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The Romans (ENHANCED eBook)

"The Romans" (500 B.C.—500 A.D.) provides an overview of the dramatic growth of Rome from a tiny agricultural village on the banks of the Tiber to an empire of several million square miles—the largest in the history of the world. Special emphasis is given to the sociology of life in Ancient Rome—the lives of ordinary women, children, families, and soldiers—as well as to the great political, cultural, and intellectual achievements which shaped the course of the Western world. The rise of Christianity, the lives of the emperors, as well as the internal and external conflicts which led to Rome's decline are all vividly documented in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys are included.

The Ancient World (ENHANCED eBook)

"The Ancient World" (Paleolithic Age—500 B.C.) covers the period from the dark prehistory of the Paleolithic Age to the development of the earliest centers of civilization in Egypt, Mesopotamia, and the Indus Valley. The lives of hunter-gatherers, the agricultural revolution, and the rise of the world's first cities are all vividly depicted in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys are included.

The Greeks (ENHANCED eBook)

"The Greeks" (1000 B.C.—300 B.C.) provides an overview of Greek civilization from its origins in ancient Minoan and Mycenaean culture through the Golden Age of Athens and the rise of Alexander the Great. Special emphasis is given to the sociology of life in Ancient Greece—the lives of ordinary women, children, families, and soldiers—as well as to the great political, cultural, and intellectual achievements which shaped the course of the Western world. The birth of democracy, science, philosophy, poetry, and drama are among the events vividly depicted in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys are included.

The Renaissance (ENHANCED eBook)

"The Renaissance" (1300—1500) provides an overview of the years from the Late Middle Ages through the Renaissance. Special emphasis is given to the natural and political disasters that ravaged 14th-century Europe, as well as the unprecedented intellectual, cultural, and artistic flourishing of the 15th and 16th centuries. The Black Death, The Hundred Years' War, the invention of the printing press, the birth of humanism, and the life of Leonardo da Vinci are among the dramatic events vividly documented in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and provocative review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests and answer keys are included.

The Road to the Civil War: Division and Compromise on Slavery

This packet provides a detailed overview of the cultural and ideological landscape of post-colonial America that set the stage for war. Emphasis is placed on the fierce cultural and economic rivalry between the industrial North and the agricultural South and the pivotal rift concerning slavery that led to this irrepressible and bloody fight. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A test, answer key, and extensive bibliography are included.

Ancient Greece I: Origins to the Golden Age

This packet provides an overview of Greek civilization from its origins in ancient Minoan and Mycenaean culture through the Golden Age of Athens. The birth of democracy, poetry, drama, and even the Olympics are among the events vividly depicted in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Complete the unit with the included test and answer key.

Ancient Rome II: Julius Caesar to the Decline

Ancient Rome II provides an overview of the growth and fall of the Roman Empire from the life and death of Julius Caesar to the empires division. Special emphasis is given to the daily life of ordinary people as well as to the great political and cultural achievements which shaped the course of the Western world. The rise of Christianity, the lives of the emperors, and the internal and external conflicts which led to Rome's decline are all vividly documented in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are included.

The Early Middle Ages: A.D. 500-1000

"The Early Middle Ages" covers one of the darkest periods in European historyfrom the collapse of the Roman Empire through centuries of chaos, destruction, and barbarian rule. The Germanic Invasions, civilizing power of the church, the rise of feudalism, and life in a medieval castle are among the topics vividly documented in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are included.

The Paleolithic Age to Early Civilizations: The Ancient World Set I

Follow the history of civilization from the dark prehistory of the Paleolithic Age to the development of the earliest centers of civilization in Mesopotamia and the Indus Valley. The lives of hunter-gatherers, the agricultural revolution, and the rise of the world's first cities are all vividly depicted in this richly illustrated text. Challenging map exercises and review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Complete the unit with the included test. An answer key is also included.

Industrialization and Colonization: The Age of Progress

Industrialization and Colonization covers the latter decades of the 19th century and the early years of the 20th. Building on the advances of the industrial revolution, this "post-revolutionary" period is similarly defined by remarkable technological and industrial innovation. An era of firstssteel bridges, sewing machines, bicycles, typewriters, radios, automobiles, airplanes, electric light bulbs, and the first motion picturethe Age of Progress gave birth to unprecedented modes of productivity, transportation, and communication. Thomas Alva Edison and Wilbur and Orville Wright are among the historic figures discussed. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are included.

The Executive and Judicial Branches: The U.S. Constitution

Introduce your students to the complicated evolution of our nation's most important document, the Constitution. This packet focuses on the executive and judicial branches, detailing their creation, roles, and powers. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful analysis. Tests, an answer key, and a timeline are also included.

U.S. Constitution (ENHANCED eBook)

The U.S. Constitution traces the complicated evolution of our nation's most important document. From its roots in English political history through the Magna Carta and the writings of John Locke to early colonial treaties such as the Mayflower Compact and the Articles of Confederation, this volume vividly documents the challenges and difficulties in securing the "blessings of liberty." Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. Tests, answer key, bibliography, and bonus timeline included.

The Final Years of the Civil War: Fierce Fighting and Surrender

This packet provides a detailed overview of the cultural and ideological landscape of the end of the American Civil War. Emphasis is placed on key events occurring during the final years of the war, such as the battle of Chickamauga, the Gettysburg Address, the Red River Expedition, the assassination of Lincoln, and much more. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A test, answer key, and extensive bibliography are included.

Early Westward Movement: The American Frontier

This packet provides a detailed and richly illustrated overview of the westward expansion of colonial America through diplomacy, war, wanderlust, and grit. The frontier is defined and demythologized as Hollywood's stereotypical portrayals are replaced with factual--yet no less fascinating and lively--depictions of pioneer life. Events and personalities are vividly described, and challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A test, answer key, and extensive bibliography are included.

The French Revolution: 1789-1799

This packet covers the tumultuous years of the French Revolution. Special emphasis is given to the class struggles of 18th-century France which led to unprecedented social and political unrest. From the storming of the Bastille to the executions of Louis XVI and Robespierre, this volume vividly documents the dramatic events and key historical figures which shaped the course of this most volatile period of France's history. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are included.

The Industrial Revolution Era: 1760-1830

"The Industrial Revolution Era" covers the century of extraordinary inventiveness and unprecedented industrial and economic growth which began in mid-18th-century England and spread throughout Europe and the United States. Notable inventions discussed include the steam engine and the spinning jenny, which led to the development of the factory system. Special emphasis is given to the dramatic social, political, and economic effects of industrialization. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are included.

The Early Reformation: Early to Mid-1500s

"The Early Reformation" provides an overview of the European world during the late-15th and early-16th centuries. From Columbus's discovery of the New World to the years of religious wars, the Reformation was a period of restless exploration and often bloody protest. The Protestant Reformation, the life of Martin Luther, the English Reformation, and the Italian Wars are among the events vividly described in this richly illustrated text. Challenging review questions encourage meaningful reflection and historical analysis. A unit test and answer key are included.

Revolutionary War (ENHANCED eBook)

“The Revolutionary War” provides a detailed overview of the American battle for independence and the forging of a nation. From the earliest skirmishes at Lexington and Concord to the decisive victory at Yorktown, to the writing of the Constitution and the struggles of early national America, this book tracks both the logistical and intellectual dimensions of the "revolution," which, as John Adams said, took place "in the hearts and minds of Americans . . . before a single drop of blood was shed." As much as it vividly documents the particulars of battle, it is the dizzying aftermath of the war and the complexities of fulfilling the "idea" of America that form the impressive substance of this book. Also discussed are the social, cultural, and artistic advances of the post-Revolutionary period, including women's suffrage and the beginning of public education, with special emphasis given to the "American Renaissance" and the rising of distinctly American literature.

John J. Pershing

Black Jack Pershing earned his nickname while serving as an officer in the 10th Cavalry, which was composed mostly of African American soldiers.

The Industrial Revolution

"The Industrial Revolution" (1760—1870) covers the century of extraordinary inventiveness and unprecedented industrial and economic growth which began in mid-18th-century England and spread throughout Europe and the United States. Notable inventions discussed include the steam engine—which revolutionized transportation and international commerce—and the spinning jenny, which led to the mechanization of textile production and the development of the factory system. Special emphasis is given to the dramatic social, political, and economic effects of industrialization including its ill effects on family life and the birth of socialism.

Audiobooks

Civil War Battles

Civil War Battles is an informative introduction to the subject. For four straight years, the people of the United States fought against one another in a brutal civil war that resulted in the deaths of approximately 620,000 men in uniform. Between 1861 and 1865, more Americans died during this bloody conflict than in all other American wars combined. With fighting across the South and in Maryland, Pennsylvania, Missouri, and Kentucky, some battles proved to be key in the overall outcome of the war.
The clashes between the Union and the Confederates are nearly countless, ranging from minor skirmishes to full-scale engagements that sometimes stretched across battlefields measuring miles in length. Sometimes, these battles displayed the limits of a man's endurance and revealed the honorable manhood of the armies. The story of these battles in Civil War Battles is the story of men who risked their lives for a personal cause and those who made the ultimate sacrifice. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishing, a leading publisher of educational material.

Isabel Allende is an informative introduction to the distinguished author. Isabel Allende, one of the world's most widely read Latin American writers, is a Chilean novelest who, like Gabriel Garcia Marquez, was strongly influenced by her grandparents. Her vivid fiction, such as The House of the Spirits, blends realism with magical elements and spotlights political and often feminist concerns.

Here is a wonderful introduction to Isabel Allende that will help students understand how her family and upbringing set the stage for her life's work and success. The book is published by Chelsea House Publishers, a leading publisher of educational material.

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