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From iconic cultural movements to groundbreaking scientific innovations, many events and people have shaped US history. Fun features and an engaging design draw readers in as they learn about important hidden figures and historical events.

American Adventures

Each title in this series features a trio of fictional stories highlighting a moment in history.

American Debates and Speeches

Through captivating images and engaging Side Bars, readers will understand the contextual significance of these influential documents and be able to connect them to modern forms of activism. Features include: Primary texts for readers to examine, as well as the context needed to better understand the importance of these texts. Features transcriptions of or from the texts on which each volume focuses. Historical photographs, paintings, and other primary source images give readers a glimpse into the past.

American Democracy in Action

What duties does the president of the United States have? How do you vote in an election? These questions and many others are answered in this engaging series. Readers will expand their knowledge of relevant social studies and civics curriculum topics, such as Congress, the U.S. Constitution, the democratic process, the judicial system, and citizenship. This series helps to explain the history of the U.S. government, how it has changed over the years, its current role in our society, and each citizen's role within that government. Vibrant full-colour photographs, a detailed glossary, and informative graphic organizers provide extra insight into these important subjects.

American Democracy in Crisis

The January 6, 2021, insurrection at the US Capitol was a crisis point for American democracy, but the crisis is not over. American democracy is threatened by deep political polarization, the spread of misinformation, voter suppression, and extremist violence. As young Americans inherit this country, they may be in a position to help repair democracy.

American Dream?, The: A Journey on Route 66 Discovering Dinosaur Statues, Muffler Men, and the Perfect Breakfast Burrito

As a child growing up in Malaysia, Shing Yin Khor had two very different ideas of what "America" meant. The first looked a lot like Hollywood, full of beautiful people, sunlight, and freeways. The second looked more like The Grapes of Wrath-a nightmare landscape filled with impoverished people, broken-down cars, barren landscapes, and broken dreams. This book chronicles Shing's solo journey (small adventure-dog included) along the iconic Route 66, beginning in Santa Monica and ending up Chicago. What begins as a road trip ends up as something more like a pilgrimage in search of an American landscape that seems forever shifting and forever out of place.

American Eras: Defining Moments (21st Century Skills Library)

In the American Eras: Defining Moments series, readers will turn back the clock to history's turning points. Each book will take a closer look at the major challenges and hurdles the United States faced in each period. Readers will review how these pivotal moments influenced the American culture from the fashion to the policies to the entertainment of that era.

American Government

Governments help our society run smoothly. This series introduces early readers to the different types of government in the United States, exploring their parts, roles, and how people fill their offices.

American Government Handbooks

Unique handbooks comprise the American Government series. With the confusing political discourse in today's world, it's no wonder kids tune out. How can we tune them back in? The stale descriptions in standard American government textbooks do nothing to motivate learning. The readability is too high. And the language too dry. How can we make it personal? Accessible? Interesting? Even humorous?

American Heroes (Pogo Books)

Ruby Bridges helped bring races together at a young age. Alice Wong advocates for people with disabilities. George Washington Carver changed the way we grow crops. American Heroes introduces readers to historical and present-day citizens from all walks of life who changed the United States for the better. Historical and current photos complement the text, and a timeline shows major events in the person3s life. Each book also has a table of contents, infographic, glossary, index, compelling What Do You Think? sidebars to encourage deeper inquiry, and reading tips for teachers and parents.

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