American History Reference

For a country less than 250 years old, the United States has a lot of history. From a collection of backwater colonies to the dominant world power, its story is fascinating, extensive, and as diverse as the ethnicities and races represented by its population. Most of our American history books are divided according to specific periods or events (the Colonial Period, Civil War, etc.); this section acts as a catch-all for reference works and overviews of the history of the nation.

Whether you're looking for resources to supplement a broader study, crafts to help illustrate particular events or figures, reference works for putting names and dates together, or just plain collections of fun facts, this is the place to look. Imagine it as a reject heap for American history books—you might be frustrated if you're looking for something specific, but if you're willing to browse there are some genuine treasures hidden among the rejected titles. And in the tradition of the American governmental system, there are as many perspectives here as there are books—and possibly even a few more.

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Smithsonian Guide to Historic America: The Pacific States
by Tabori Stewart
from Stewart, Tabori, & Chang
for 9th-Adult
in American History Reference (Location: HISA-REF)
Tunes That Teach American History
by Ken Sheldon
from Scholastic Inc.
for 3rd-6th grade
in American History Reference (Location: HISA-REF)
World's Great Speeches
by Lewis Copeland, Lawrence Lamm & Stephen McKenna (editors)
4th edition from Dover Publications
in Speech & Debate (Location: SPEECH)
$21.95