True Books: American History
11 total works
A history and description of the American Supreme Court, explaining its origins in the Constitutional Convention, its early history, and some landmark cases.
Describes the history and symbolism of the American flag.
Examines various aspects of the presidency, providing some historical background and describing the election, duties, and daily activities of the president.
Describes the origins, functions, and duties of the United States Congress. Includes an explanation of how to write a letter to a member of Congress.
Chronicles how the Bill of Rights came to be, as well as the freedoms it guarantees, details each of the amendments, and demonstrates how some have affected contemporary life in the United States.
Describes how a patriotic and eloquent attorney was inspired to write "The Star-Spangled Banner" after witnessing the British attack on Fort McHenry during the War of 1812.
Explains why a constitution was needed; describes the convention in Philadelphia in 1787, the Virginia and New Jersey plans, the Great Compromise, and the ratification process.
Describes how the immigration station on Ellis Island served as a gateway into the United States for millions of immigrants.
Describes the characteristics and habits of the bird chosen as the national emblem of the United States.
Discusses the circumstances preceding and following the writing of the Declaration of Independence and describes how it was written, approved, and announced.
Recounts how the Statue of Liberty was planned, built, dedicated, repaired over the years, and then restored in the 1980s.