Description: Winning the American Revolution was just the first step. After defeating Great Britain, the American colonies were united in name only. How would this independent nation be governed? During the summer of 1787, representatives went to Philadelphia to solve the problem. The resultthe U.S. Constitutioncreated a new government, establishing the foundations of a free nation and setting a new course for history.
Review Quotes: This series offers a high interest overview of the American Revolution. Each of the volumes is dedicated to a single event or facet of the war with the additional bonus of primary sources. It is an accessible history series that is kid-friendly. History teachers will appreciate that the primary sources document the narrative. The appealing format includes quotes, famous paintings, maps, illustrations, historical documents, engravings, and manuscripts. Its strongest feature is the clear, crisp language which gives understandable explanations of events and why they happened. English teachers will use these readable volumes to teach Common Core Standards. Glossary. Timeline. Websites. Index. Recommended., Library Media Connection November/December 2013