Compass Point Books Set 4 We The People American History Kids Burgan Quiri Hard

Compass Point Books Set 4 We The People American History Kids Burgan Quiri Hard This series presents the important events and people that shaped United States history through interesting text and historically accurate photos and drawings. Set out into the wilderness with Lewis and Clark or ride along on the Oregon and Santa Fe Trails with the pioneers who built the West. Each book includes a supplemental section on important dates and people suggestions for finding more information and a Did You Know? section filled with lots of interesting and unusual facts. "The Declaration of Independence," by Michael Burgan ISBN: 0-7565-0042-7 Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted. "The Bill of Rights," by Michael Burgan ISBN: 0-7565-0151-2 Explains how the Bill of Rights was written and ratified. "The Lewis and Clark Expedition," by Patricia Ryon Quiri ISBN: 0-7565-0044-3 Chronicles the expedition led by Lewis and Clark to explore the unknown western regions of America at the beginning of the nineteenth century describing its mishaps adventures and impact on western expansion. "The Battle of Gettysburg," by Michael Burgan ISBN: 0-7565-0098-2 A short look at one of the turning points of the Civil War. Details the days before during and after the Battle of Gettysburg, a significant event which occurred in 1863 during the Civil War.