Book Description

THE STORY OF AMERICAN HISTORY FROM THE BEGINNING TO WORLD WAR I The American Journey is a student-friendly presentation of American history, from pre-exploration to World War I. Its unparalleled author team, including National Geographic, ensures accuracy in every detail of the narrative, maps, and charts. - Foldables--student-made three-dimensional graphic organizers--are a unique strategy that helps students read effectively and also can be used as assessment or study tools. - A Guide to Reading, Reading Checks, and a Summary in every chapter keep students on track as they learn to read for information and process what they've read. - TIME Notebooks allow students to step into the past, learning about everyday life in various periods and the "hot topics" of different eras. - National Geographic's Geography and History features show students how geography and events intertwine to create the history of a location or nation. - The program emphasizes skill development--from reading maps to analyzing primary and secondary sources to exploring the connections between history and geography, economics, government, citizenship, and current events.