The New Nation: 1789-1850 A History of US Book 4
by Joy Hakim
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Author: Joy HakimBrand: Oxford University Press, USA
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2007-02-04
ISBN: 0195327187
Number of pages: 208
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
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Book Review: Engaging and thought-provoking history for children
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been reading this book every night for days with my 2nd grader who is a history buff. For younger readers who may not be familiar with more abstract vocabulary, the book takes the time to explain it. For example, one chapter starts with "What is a paradox?" and describes the central paradoxes of the young United States. One paradox was, how can a nation founded on "liberty for all" also allow slavery? It sparks a lot of interesting discussions, and works well if you are reading the book together. Another interesting discussion was the idea of "King Cotton", and how that had as terrible an effect as the real kings of old. It's an abstract metaphor that provokes higher-level thinking. The book has lots of first-person accounts (original sources) and interesting side-notes. In short, a well-written account of U.S. history that will leave your young reader interested in learning more.
Summary of The New Nation: 1789-1850 A History of US Book 4
Beginning with George Washington's inauguration and continuing into the nineteenth century, The New Nation tells the story of the remarkable challenges that the freshly formed United States faced. Thomas Jefferson's purchase of the Louisiana Territories (bought from France at a mere four cents an acre!), Lewis and Clark's daring expedition through this 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. Master storyteller Joy Hakim weaves these dramatic events and more into a seamless tale that's so exciting, how could it be true? But it is--it's A History of US.1800s Books
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