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History of US: The New Nation
Joy Hakim
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Description for History of US: The New Nation
Paperback. Beginning with George Washington's inauguration and continuing into the nineteenth century, The New Nation tells the story of the remarkable challenges that the freshly formed United States faced. Series: A History of US. Num Pages: 208 pages, 234 illus. BIC Classification: YNJ. Category: (J) Children / Juvenile. Dimension: 193 x 232 x 13. Weight in Grams: 442.
Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. Beginning with George Washington's inauguration and continuing into the nineteenth century, The New Nation tells the story of the remarkable challenges that the freshly formed United States faced. Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territories (bought from France at a mere four cents an acre!), Lewis and Clark's daring expedition through this wilderness, the War of 1812 a.k.a. "Revolutionary War, Part II," Tecumseh's effort to form an Indian confederacy, the growth of Southern plantations, the beginning of the abolitionist movement, and the disgraceful Trail of Tears are just a few of the setbacks, sidetracks, and formidable tasks put in the new nation's path. Master storyteller Joy Hakim weaves these dramatic events and more into a seamless tale that's so exciting, how could it be true? But it is- it's A History of US.
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2007
Publisher
Oxford University Press Inc United States
Number of pages
208
Condition
New
Series
A History of US
Number of Pages
208
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780195327182
SKU
V9780195327182
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About Joy Hakim
Joy Hakim, a former teacher, editor, and writer won the prestigious James Michener Prize for her series, A History of US, which has sold over 4 million copies nationwide. A graduate of Smith College and Goucher College she spent years teaching students from elementary school up to the college level. She also served as an Associate Editor at Norfolk's Virginian-Pilot, and was an Assistant Editor at McGraw-Hill's World News
Reviews for History of US: The New Nation
[An] exciting series... Ms. Hakim braids multiple narratives together to bring alive material long dead to children's imaginations.
The New York Times Book Review
Joy Hakim didn't rewrite history. But she did make it a whole lot more fun to read.
Education Week
Readers young and old will find themselves amused, amazed, and engrossed by this searching, opinionated survey. In every sense a fresh look at our history.
Kirkus Reviews
Merits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn't put it down.
Washington Post Book World
The liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children.
Los Angeles Times
A thorough and accurate narrative of our nation's history.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
I think this is the best American history written for young people that I have ever seen.
David Herbert Donald, Harvard University; Pulitzer prize-winning author of Lincoln
When master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, you're in for a breathtaking adventure.
Teaching K-8
An attention to detail and drama alike make these recommended choices for not only readers ages 8-13 but for entire families.
Children's Bookwatch
Absorbing, real and even fun to read.
Voice of Youth Advocates
Books of real substance that speak directly to kids.
Jean Fritz, author of Shhh, We're Writing the Constitution
One of the best nonfiction series of the decade. Impossible to put down.
School Library Journal
The New York Times Book Review
Joy Hakim didn't rewrite history. But she did make it a whole lot more fun to read.
Education Week
Readers young and old will find themselves amused, amazed, and engrossed by this searching, opinionated survey. In every sense a fresh look at our history.
Kirkus Reviews
Merits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn't put it down.
Washington Post Book World
The liveliest, most realistic, most well-received American history series ever written for children.
Los Angeles Times
A thorough and accurate narrative of our nation's history.
The Philadelphia Inquirer
I think this is the best American history written for young people that I have ever seen.
David Herbert Donald, Harvard University; Pulitzer prize-winning author of Lincoln
When master storyteller Joy Hakim wields her pen, you're in for a breathtaking adventure.
Teaching K-8
An attention to detail and drama alike make these recommended choices for not only readers ages 8-13 but for entire families.
Children's Bookwatch
Absorbing, real and even fun to read.
Voice of Youth Advocates
Books of real substance that speak directly to kids.
Jean Fritz, author of Shhh, We're Writing the Constitution
One of the best nonfiction series of the decade. Impossible to put down.
School Library Journal