Children's Encyclopedia of American History

A Groundbreaking Reference Guide to American History for Children An Essential Resource for helping children relate today's news to the events of the past Dynamic Design attracts and engages even hard-to-reach students Features More than 750 photographs and artworks, plus extensive maps, charts, a state-by-state review, the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and much more Reviewed by the curators of the Smithsonian Institution Current Events Discussions are now an integral classroom learning tool; with up-to-the-moment content and engaging style, DK's Children's Encyclopedia of American History is the ideal social studies companion. Comprehensive Yet Accessible, this is the perfect volume for finding out when the Battle of Bull Run happened, or for learning all about how the West was settled or why the Cold War was important. Written to Appeal to Children ages 8 and up, the concise articles at the heart of this major reference book clearly explain the events, trends, patterns, people, and moments that make up the history of the most influential nation on earth.King, David C. is the author of 'Children's Encyclopedia of American History', published 2003 under ISBN 9780789483300 and ISBN 0789483300.