A great companion to any American history curriculum, this innovative series discusses important themes and topics in American history using graphic organizers such as Venn diagrams, compare/contrast charts, timelines, graphs, concept webs, maps, flow charts, KWL charts, and cause and effect charts. These graphic organizers present information visually in a way that is clear and easy for the students to understand. The series follows the story of the United States from the first settlers to the growth of American cities, outlining broad themes while highlighting interesting detail and showing students how graphic organizers can help them learn and organize information. The full page graphic organizers show connections and highlight differences between related topics and ideas, and enrich students' understanding of the topics. This book follows the dramatic events of the American Revolution. Chapters on the events leading up to the Declaration of Independence, life at Valley forge, and the contributions of women, Hessians, African Americans, and Native Americans round out students' understanding of the American Revolution. Graphic organizers make this essential topic comprehensible and interesting to all.