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Discovering U.S. History spans the complex and varied history of the United States from prehistoric times to the present day. This new chronological set can be read as a whole, providing readers with a comprehensive history, or as standalone volumes, with each title serving as a time capsule of a particular era. Each title brings to life the people and events that have shaped the nation through a clear and entertaining narrative, interesting boxed insets, and lively full-color and black-and-whit...

This book meets the requirements of the Study in Depth part of SHP (Schools History Project) GCSE History syllabuses. It concentrates on the way the American West was settled and developed by various groups of people between 1840 and 1895, and the impact of this settlement on the Native American peoples. Through enquiry based investigations the book explores the reasons for the settlement of the American West, the conflicts which resulted from the clash of different cultures and life styles, an...

This text provides an account of the struggles which led to the founding of the United States of America. It begins by looking at the diverse nature of the 13 colonies before the revolution and then goes on to look at the causes and course of the revolution itself. Supported by a wide range of contemporary sources, a study is also made of the roles played by women, black Americans and Indians. The final chapters deal with the impact and legacy of the revolution in Britain and other areas of the...

An exploration of the history of America, looking at the struggles of the new nation, and covering the years from 1840 to 1890. It is part of a series of books which covers the full history of America. It is illustrated in colour, with drawings, photographs and maps, and there is a section giving details of places of interest to visit in the UK to tie in with the text, and a list of titles for further reading.

Oxford Revise Edexcel GCSE History: The American West, c1835-c1895 is a complete revision and practice book covering the full topic specification, with everything you need to know to revise for this choice of period topic. Each area is clearly covered, from the beliefs of indigenous peoples to changes to their way of life. You will build your confidence for the exam across all topics. By working through the Knowledge - Retrieval - Practice sections, you will be using proven ways to revise, c...

In the spring of 1851 two women met on a street corner in Seneca Falls, New York - Elizabeth Cady Stanton, a thirty-five year old mother of four boys, and Susan B. Anthony, a thirty-one year old, unmarried, former school teacher. Immediately drawn to each other, they formed an everlasting and legendary friendship. Together, they challenged entrenched beliefs, customs, and laws that oppressed women and spearheaded the fight to gain legal rights, including the right to vote despite fierce oppositi...

We’ve worked with teachers to develop versions of our core textbooks that feature reduced content and language level, providing greater support and enabling students of all abilities to progress.   Now available for the seven most popular options, these foundation versions help make the GCSE content more accessible and are designed to be easy-to-use alongside the core textbooks in a mixed ability classroom and are also ideal for home learning.   How have we made them more accessible? We’v...

A School Library Journal Best Book, Best Nonfiction Middle to High School 2024 A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Books 2024 2025 Texas Topaz List CCBC Choices 2025 The latest from acclaimed author Gail Jarrow reveals how magicians—including Harry Houdini and his team of investigators—exposed fake mediums who exploited the vulnerable and gullible in the early twentieth century. ★ Shelf Awareness, starred review ★ School Library Journal, starred review After millions of people died duri...

Return to the real-life days of the wild, wild West where the life was rough... especially for women. The prototypical cowgirl, Calamity Jane was a bona fide frontierswoman, a professional scout, drunk, and sometime whore, doing whatever it took to stay alive in the hardscrabble days of American expansion. Writer Christian Perrissin (El Niño, Cape Horn) joins forces with Alph-Art-winning artist Matthieu Blanchin to tackle the legend of Martha Jane Cannary and her daring life alongside the likes...