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  • To Preserve the Union

    Causes and Effects of the Missouri Compromise

    Series series Cause and Effect
    Expand slavery or limit it? By 1818, the United States was deeply divided about what to do in Missouri, a territory that wanted to be a state. At issue was whether slavery would be legal in the new state. But how did the fight start? And how would the fate of Missouri change the United States? ... Read more

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  • Who Was Abraham Lincoln?

    Illustrated by John O'Brien ...
    Series series Who Was?
    Born to a family of farmers, Lincoln stood out from an early age—literally! (He was six feet four inches tall.) As sixteenth President of the United States, he guided the nation through the Civil War and saw the abolition of slavery. But Lincoln was tragically shot one night at Ford’s Theater—the first President to be assassinated. Over 100 black-and-white illustrations and maps are included. ... Read more

    $4.99 CAD

  • Abraham Lincoln

    by David Colbert ...
    Series series 10 Days
    You're about to be an eyewitness to the ten crucial days in Abraham Lincoln's life, including:A tragic loss that sets a boy on a course for greatnessA career sacrificed to protest an unjust warA state resorting to treason to preserve slaveryA president who learns the most difficult decisions are made aloneAnd a promise made to every citizen that American's salves will be free.These days and five ... Read more

    $9.99 CAD

  • What Is the Constitution?

    Illustrated by Tim Foley ...
    Series series What Was?
    NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • We the People deserve to know—what is the U.S. Constitution? Learn all about our governmental blueprint in this fascinating history for young readers, part of the beloved What Was? series. The perfect way to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary!Signed on September 17, 1787—four years after the Revolutionary War won America’s independence from the British—the ... Read more

    $6.99 CAD

  • Reconstruction and the Rise of Jim Crow

    1864–1896

    Series Book 2000 - The Drama of American History Series
    History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Slavery and the Coming of the Civil War

    1831–1861

    Series Book 2000 - The Drama of American History Series
    History is dramatic—and the renowned, award-winning authors Christopher Collier and James Lincoln Collier demonstrate this in a compelling series aimed at young readers. Covering American history from the founding of Jamestown through present day, these volumes explore far beyond the dates and events of a historical chronicle to present a moving illumination of the ideas, opinions, attitudes, and ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • The U.S. Constitution

    Government by the People

    by Hal Marcovitz ...
    In 1787, the young United States was suffering from a governmental crisis. The original form of government created to unite the 13 states did not work well, and it was clear that something new was needed. In Philadelphia, representatives of the states met to create a new system of government. The document they produced, the U.S. Constitution, remains the framework for our government more than 225 ... Read more

    $10.99 CAD

  • The Rebellious Colonists and the Causes of the American Revolution

    Series series The Story of the American Revolution
    The 13 American Colonies had many reasons to begin the Revolutionary War. From the Boston Tea Party to the Intolerable Acts, they felt it was time for independence. Read more about the conflict between the colonists and Great Britain and the events that led up to the American Revolution. ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • The United States Constitution

    by Liz Sonneborn ...
    Series series Documenting U.S. History
    Learn about the United States Constitution, one of the most significant documents in U.S. history. Find out about those who were involved in its creation and why studying this primary source is so important. ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Abraham Lincoln

    Series series Pivotal Presidents: Profiles in Leadership
    It may be little exaggeration to say that the figure of Abraham Lincoln embodies the American ideal more so than any other U.S. president. Although he came from humble beginnings and held several odd jobs before launching his career in politics, Lincoln’s determination and natural abilities brought him to the White House, where he led the struggle to preserve the union and emancipate the country’s ... Read more

    $38.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus

  • Building a New Nation

    The Federalist Era, 1789–1801

    Series Book 1998 - The Drama of American History Series
    Building a New Nation chronicles the development of the new government following the signing of the Constitution. It explores the political views of the young nation's leaders as they struggled to form a strong nation, despite the foreign and domestic dilemmas that they faced. The authors describe the beginnings of the two-party system, the administrations of the first three presidents, and key ... Read more

    $7.99 CAD

  • Reconstruction

    Outcomes of the Civil War

    Series series The Story of the Civil War
    When the American Civil War ended in 1865, the country faced the huge challenge of rebuilding and healing after four years of bitter war. Cities of the war torn South had to be rebuilt, and the rights of former slaves needed to be protected. Find out about the successes and failures of the trying Reconstruction period of American history. ... Read more

    $29.99 CAD or Free with Kobo Plus