The Young People's History of the United States

In The Young People's History of the United States, readers of all ages will find a highly entertaining and informative overview of America's past. It is richly illustrated with colorful photographs, maps, paintings, cartoons, and more, as well as lively quotations from both the famous and not-so-famous people of America's past. More Reviews and Recommendations Editorial Reviews - The Young People's History of the United States From Barnes & Noble

Join George Washington and his men during the long, hard winter at Valley Forge; witness Sitting Bull's devastating victory over General Custer at Little Big Horn; join Harriet Tubman as she risks her life to lead her people to freedom on the Underground Railroad; travel to Berlin with Jesse Owens, whose victories in the 1936 Olympics angered Adolf Hitler; listen to FDR address a nation in the depths of depression; see the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of the Cold War. Geared for younger readers, this lively history recaptures America's past in colorful informative text and stirring images culled from many sources. 9" x 12". B&W & color illus. Ages 9 & up From the Publisher