Description
The definitive history series! Strong narratives and eye-catching images tell the stories behind growth and development in the United States and around the world. Features: Sidebars include: Spotlight On, A View from Abroad, A Firsthand Look, Yesterday's Headlines, Today's Perspective Glossaries define important vocabulary specific to each book Timelines and maps increase readers' understanding of historical context Additional features include: opening "Setting the Scene" spread, "The Story Continues" closing, "Living History" back-matter page, "Influential Individuals" spread Contains commentary about how the event has helped shape the world as we know it www.factsfornow.scholastic.com