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America's Most Important Documents: Inquiry into Historical Sources

This essential set examines some of the most important documents in American history. Through primary sources and historical context, each book explores what gave rise to the document, how it was created, what it set out to establish, and its legacy today. Features include: Unique Side Bars that provide further study of key events related to the document.

America's Story

There are multiple ways to look at one event in history. People can have different memories and understandings of an event based on their ideas and beliefs. This essential set introduces readers to diverse perspectives from different periods and movements in U.S. history, providing clear insight while also inviting students to assess the information critically. Each book focuses on an iconic period of U.S. history. Using primary sources such as letters, personal accounts, and newspaper articles to provide evidence of diverse viewpoints, these exciting books demonstrate how perspectives have changed and developed over time.

America's White Table

The White Table is set in many mess halls as a symbol for and remembrance to service members fallen, missing, or held captive in the line of duty. Solitary and solemn, it is the table where no one will ever sit. As a special gift to her Uncle John, Katie and her sisters are asked to help set the white table for dinner. As their mother explains the significance of each item placed on the table Katie comes to understand and appreciate the depth of sacrifice that her uncle, and each member of the Armed Forces and their families, may be called to give. It was just a little white table... but it felt as big as America when we helped Mama put each item on it and she told us why it was so important. "We use a Small Table, girls," she explained first, "to show one soldier's lonely battle against many. We cover it with a White Cloth to honor a soldier's pure heart when he answers his country's call to duty." "We place a Lemon Slice and Grains of Salt on a plate to show a captive soldier's

Amicus Ink Board Books

These board books feature rhyming narrative poems with active verbs and warm, inviting illustrations that tell a sweet story of adventure, perfect for young ones and their caregivers to read together.

Amicus Ink Board Books: Animal Families

Charming illustrations and friendly text take young readers through the circle of life, showing how animal babies are born, grow up, and then have their own babies. The board book bindings and larger trim size make these nice for sharing with the youngest readers.

Amicus Ink Board Books: Baby Dinosaurs

Take little ones on a prehistoric adventure with baby dinosaurs! Based on facts we know from paleontology, these poetic rhyming stories imagine what Jurassic and Cretaceous life was like for the youngest dinosaurs. Delightful read-alouds for toddlers and preschoolers, these sturdy board books will stand up to countless readings.

Amicus Ink Board Books: Farm Animals

Amicus Ink Board Books: First Words and Pictures

These are ideal first books for very young readers, filled with delightful artwork and simple descriptions. They are designed to help infants embark on a lifetime of reading, introducing them to basic concepts of literacy, the alphabet, mechanics and the natural world.

Amicus Ink Board Books: Little Animal Friends

Follow these young animals as they venture out on their own, with mama not far behind. These board books feature rhyming narrative poems with active verbs and warm, inviting illustrations that tell a sweet story of adventure, perfect for young ones and their caregivers to read together.

Amicus Ink Board Books: Little Nature Explorers

Inspire little ones to explore and appreciate nature with these cozy board books. Short expressive lines with repeated words and warm, friendly illustrations make these perfect for sharing with babies and toddlers at storytime or bedtime.