American History - a visual encyclopedia

Item #: 15708 
Available: 127.00

David C. King

ISBN: 9781465483676

Created in conjunction with the Smithsonian Institution, this volume tells the remarkable story of the most influential nations on earth. Filled with original photos and facsimiles, your student will learn about the major events and inventions from each decade of U.S. history.

Overview

Created with the Smithsonian Institution, American History: a visual encyclopedia tells the remarkable story of one of the most influential nations in the world.

This comprehensive guide charts an incredible historic journey through the centuries, from the American Indians, to the founding of a new country and the war that divided it, to America's extraordinary impact on the world today.

With the complete texts of the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Gettysburg Address, as well as state-by-state information, this groundbreaking reference book shows how the country's present and future are firmly rooted in its vibrant past.