Beginning with George Washington's inauguration and continuing into the nineteenth century, The New Nation, tells the story of the remarkable challenges that the new country faced. Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territory (bought from France at a mere four cents an acre!), Lewis and Clark's daring expedition through the 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. These dramatic events and more are woven into a seamless tale that's so exciting, how could it be true? But it is-it's A History of US.
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"Read this with my son as part of his history curriculum. Does a good job of covering most of the details in this time period."
— Ron (4 out of 5 stars)
“One of the best nonfiction series of the decade. Impossible to put down.”
— School Library Journal“Merits every accolade, starting with the most personal: I couldn’t put it down.”
— Washington Post Book World" I liked this a lot. It was clear and enjoyable. "
— Ariel, 9/10/2013" This series is so great at explaining the issues in US history! "
— Skye, 9/18/2011" I finished this book for school in my history class. "
— Meghan, 6/1/2011" i read this book in history class. it is really good "
— Rebecca, 10/10/2010" a good resource for children to learn about american history in relation to the building formation and implimnetation of the american society "
— Theresa, 4/19/2009" i read this book in history class. it is really good "
— Rebecca, 2/11/2009" I finished this book for school in my history class. "
— Meghan, 4/11/2008Joy Hakim, a former teacher, editor, and writer won the prestigious James Michener Prize for her series, A History of US, which has sold over four million copies nationwide. A graduate of Smith College and Goucher College she spent years teaching students from elementary school up to the college level.
Christina Moore is an actress and Earphones Award–winning audiobook narrator. As an actress, she is best known for her roles in the television series That ’70s Show, Hawthorne, and 90210. She is a founding member of Bitches Funny, an all-female sketch group that has performed in New York City and Los Angeles.