Best American History Textbooks - April 2024

Everything You Need to Ace American History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)

It’s the revolutionary American history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.     Everything You Need to Ace American History . . . covers Native Americans to the war in Iraq. There are units on Colonial America; the Revolutionary War and the founding of a new nation; Jefferson and the expansion west; the Civil War and Reconstruction; and all of the notable events of the 20th century—World Wars, the Depression, the Civil Rights movement, and much more. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the n... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0761160833
• UPC: 884984134858
• ASIN: 0761160833
• ISBN: 0761160833
• Brand: Workman Publishing Company
• Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

Painless American Government (Barron's Painless)

With Barron’s, learning about government studies becomes fun. Painless American Government covers the U.S. Constitution, branches of government, civil liberties and civil rights, and more. Short quizzes are included throughout the book so students can test their learning progress. Geared toward middle school– and high school–level learners, Painless American Government takes a lighthearted, humorous approach to learning about government and politics, and is ideal for students who find it confusing or who just need a little extra help.Ideal for students learning the basics of government, ... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0764126016
• ASIN: 0764126016
• ISBN: 0764126016
• Brand: Barrons Educational Series
• Manufacturer: Barrons Educational Series

Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

This updated and revised edition of the American Book Award-winner and national bestseller revitalizes the truth of America’s history, explores how myths continue to be perpetrated, and includes a new chapter on 9/11 and the Iraq War.Americans have lost touch with their history, and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James Loewen shows why. After surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinfor... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0743296281
• ASIN: 0743296281
• ISBN: 9780743296281
• Brand: Atria Books
• Manufacturer: Atria Books

American History: US History: An Overview of the Most Important People & Events. The History of United States: From Indians, to "Contemporary" History ... Native Americans, Indians, New York Book 1)

5th edition, updated November 2018 This NEW edition includes updated, expanded and added materialFrom Colonization to the Space Race, this is the history of America’s successes and failures.It’s a story filled with strength and resilience, triumph and defeat, prosperity and poverty. Learn how a little settlement of a few hundred colonists grew to be one of the most powerful nations the world has ever seenWith American History: US History: An Overview of the Most Important People & Events. The History of United States: From Indians to Contemporary History of America, 5th Edition you’ll di... [Read More]

• ASIN: B01JWEQGIO
• ASIN: B01JWEQGIO
• Manufacturer: William D. Willis

The American Yawp: A Massively Collaborative Open U.S. History Textbook, Vol. 2: Since 1877

"I too am not a bit tamed—I too am untranslatable / I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world."—Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself," Leaves of Grass The American Yawp is a free, online, collaboratively built American history textbook. Over 300 historians joined together to create the book they wanted for their own students—an accessible, synthetic narrative that reflects the best of recent historical scholarship and provides a jumping-off point for discussions in the U.S. history classroom and beyond. Long before Whitman and long after, Americans have sung something collectively am... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1503606880
• ASIN: 1503606880
• ISBN: 1503606880
• Manufacturer: Stanford University Press

The Best American History Essays on Lincoln

This new volume in the Best American History Essays series brings together classic writing from top American historians on one of our greatest presidents. Ranging from incisive assessments of his political leadership, to explorations of his enigmatic character, to reflections on the mythos that has become inseparable from the man, each of these contributions expands our understanding of Abraham Lincoln and shows why he has been such an object of enduring fascination.Contributions include:* James McPherson on Lincoln the military strategist* Richard Hofstadter on the Lincoln legend* Edmund Wils... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0230609147
• ASIN: 0230609147
• ISBN: 0230609147
• Manufacturer: Palgrave Macmillan

American History: Everything You Always Wanted to Know About...

From the founding of the United States of America government to the present-day challenges, this clearly explained text is a perfect guide for anyone who wants to be knowledgeable about the history of America and its democracy. As it goes through the sequence of the events of the past, it provides readers with the analysis necessary to make them more engaged and appreciative participants in the American future.This book was designed for those who want to develop a better understanding of America’s founding, economic and cultural growth, the political and social challenges it went through, as... [Read More]

• ASIN: 194755655X
• ASIN: 194755655X
• ISBN: 194755655X
• Manufacturer: Sterling Test Prep

A People's History of the United States

"A wonderful, splendid book--a book that should be ready by every American, student or otherwise, who wants to understand his country, its true history, and its hope for the future." --Howard FastWith a new introduction by Anthony Arnove, this edition of the classic national bestseller chronicles American history from the bottom up, throwing out the official narrative taught in schools—with its emphasis on great men in high places—to focus on the street, the home and the workplace.Known for its lively, clear prose as well as its scholarly research, A People's History of the United States i... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0062397346
• ASIN: 0062397346
• ISBN: 0062397346
• Brand: Harper Perennial Modern Classics
• Manufacturer: Harper Perennial Modern Classics

The American Story: 100 True Tales from American History

American history comes alive in these 100 true stories that define our country.   This magnificent treasury tells the story of America through 100 true tales. Some are tales of triumph—the midnight ride of Paul Revere, the Wright brothers taking to the air, Neil Armstrong’s first steps on the moon. Some are tales of tragedy—the fate of the Donner Party, the great fire in Chicago, the eruption of Mount Saint Helens.   There are stories of inventors and athletes and abolitionists and artists. Stories about struggling for freedom—again and again, in so many ways.   With full-color ill... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0375812563
• ASIN: 0375812563
• ISBN: 0375812563
• Brand: Alfred A Knopf Books for Young Readers
• Manufacturer: Alfed A. Knopf

The American Yawp: A Massively Collaborative Open U.S. History Textbook, Vol. 1: To 1877

"I too am not a bit tamed—I too am untranslatable / I sound my barbaric yawp over the roofs of the world."—Walt Whitman, "Song of Myself," Leaves of Grass The American Yawp is a free, online, collaboratively built American history textbook. Over 300 historians joined together to create the book they wanted for their own students—an accessible, synthetic narrative that reflects the best of recent historical scholarship and provides a jumping-off point for discussions in the U.S. history classroom and beyond. Long before Whitman and long after, Americans have sung something collectively am... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1503606716
• ASIN: 1503606716
• ISBN: 1503606716
• Manufacturer: Stanford University Press

American Anthem: Modern American History, California Edition (HRW Modern American History)

THIS IS A CALIFORNIA TEXT BOOK- STUDENT EDITION

• ASIN: 0030432995
• ASIN: 0030432995
• ISBN: 0030432995
• Manufacturer: HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

American Anthem, Modern American History: Student Edition 2007

book is like new.clean page no highlighting.Just cover has some minor scratched being on shelf.

• ASIN: 0030432979
• ASIN: 0030432979
• ISBN: 0030432979
• Manufacturer: HOLT, RINEHART AND WINSTON

The American Revolution: A Visual History

The American Revolution will transport you back in time and onto the frontlines. This complete overview of the war brings all the action to life, from the Boston Massacre and the Boston Tea Party to the Declaration of Independence and the Treaty of Paris.Beginning with the first stirrings of colonial resistance, The American Revolution presents illustrated accounts of every major military action and comprehensive timelines for every stage of the war. Revealing first-person accounts by soldiers and civilians and profiles of the war's main protagonists, from George Washington to Benedict Arnold.... [Read More]

• ASIN: 1465446079
• ASIN: 1465446079
• ISBN: 1465446079
• Brand: Dk Pub
• Manufacturer: DK

America's History: For the Ap* Course

2018 America's History Ninth Edition for the AP Course (H) by James A. Henretta, Rebecca Edwards, Eric Hinderaker, & Robert O. Self ***ISBN-13: 9781319065072 **997 Pages

• ASIN: 1319065074
• ASIN: 1319065074
• ISBN: 1319065074
• Manufacturer: Bedford/St. Martin's

Everything You Need to Ace World History in One Big Fat Notebook: The Complete Middle School Study Guide (Big Fat Notebooks)

It’s the revolutionary world history study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.     Everything You Need to Ace World History . . . kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations—from Africa and beyond; the middle ages across the world; the Renaissance; the age of exploration and colonialism, revolutions, and the modern world and the wars and movements that shaped it. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. There are five b... [Read More]

• ASIN: 0761160949
• ASIN: 0761160949
• ISBN: 0761160949
• Brand: Workman Publishing Company
• Manufacturer: Workman Publishing Company

The Dallas Cowboys : The Outrageous History of the Biggest, Loudest, Most Hated, Best Loved Football Team in America

9780316077545

• UPC: 23368914

Stamped from the Beginning : The Definitive History of Racist Ideas in America

Some Americans cling desperately to the myth that we are living in a post-racial society, that the election of the first black president spelled the doom of

• UPC: 55770104
• Rating: 4.0

The National Parks : America's Best Idea

This evocative and lavishly illustrated narrative--the companion volume to the 12-hour PBS series--delves into the history of the park idea, from the first sighting by white men in 1851 through to the most recent additions

• UPC: 10830872
• Model: 101963
• Rating: 5.0

Lies My Teacher Told Me : Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

Based on careful research at the Smithsonian Institution, this volume issues a bold, direct challenge to the errors, misrepresentations, and omissions of the leading American history

• UPC: 5727109
• Rating: 3.966

Lies My Teacher Told Me : Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong

"Every teacher, every student of history, every citizen should read this book. It is both a refreshing antidote to what has passed for history in our educational system and a one-volume education in itself." --Howard

• UPC: 157972344
• Rating: 3.875

Medical Apartheid : The Dark History of Medical Experimentation on Black Americans from Colonial Times to the Present

"Medical Apartheid" is the first and only comprehensive history of medical experimentation on African Americans, from the era of slavery to today. Washington details the ways both slaves and freedmen have been used in hospitals

• UPC: 7978490
• Rating: 4.0

America and the Pill : A History of Promise, Peril, and Liberation

A revealing new look at the groundbreaking form of contraception that enabled women to control their lives and transform the

• UPC: 15785730

The American Yawp, Volume 1 : A Massively Collaborative Open U.S. History Textbook: To 1877

9781503606715

• UPC: 300789481

The American Yawp, Volume 2 : A Massively Collaborative Open U.S. History Textbook: Since 1877

9781503606883

• UPC: 457515608

America: The Last Best Hope (Volume II) : From a World at War to the Triumph of Freedom

Respected scholar Bennett reacquaints America with its heritage in this engaging narrative that slices through the cobwebs of time, memory, and prevailing cynicism to reinvigorate America with an informed

• UPC: 7764348
• Rating: 4.0

Social Problems - Joel Best (2008, Paperback textbook)

• UPC: 143523917969
• Category: Nonfiction
• Price: 3 USD