History Just Before You Were Born
Certain seminal events of recent history have sent out
shockwaves that are still reverberating throughout our lives. September 11,
Hurricane Katrina, and the AIDS crisis are a few of these life-changing
occurrences. Readers of these meticulously researched volumes will learn about
the fascinating story of each event and its consequences, particularly the
effects we see in our everyday lives. The stunning design includes historical
photographs as well as timelines that summarize essential points of information.
This impressive series fills in the gaps in social studies texts, making it an
indispensable part of every history collection.
• Historical and scientific
information is woven into the text
• Sidebars and fact boxes offer additional
data and contribute to the eye-catching layout
• Comprehending the
relationships between individuals and events in informational texts is a key
idea of the English Language Arts Common Core
