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Synopsis
Compelling Series By Two Newbery Honor Winning Authors Who Demonstrate How Dramatic History can be by Focusing on Key Historical and Political Events a Well as Sociological Issues.
Children's Literature
What a neat time to be alive. The United States was changing rapidly. In one fell swoop, the Louisiana Purchase doubled the country's size. Adams and Jefferson were in a bitter battle for the presidency-the first highly contested election for this office. Lewis and Clarke explored unknown territories (the mention of one of my family members within this expedition was a real treat). The integration and more importantly the frustration with the Indians became evident. And as the text notes, the problem of alcoholism within the tribes was beginning. The War of 1812 ensued. These were among the many deciding events in our history, and the Colliers have caught them all in this great book. Instructors will easily integrate this book into the curriculum at the intermediate and older levels, thus making history come to life for these students. Part of the "The Drama of American History" series.