- One of the few series that covers a broad range of major events throughout U.S. history.
- A proven, best-selling series that has been redesigned and rewritten, with new topics to bring it up to date.
- Includes information about the political climate of the times and about George Washington.
National Social Studies Standards, Grades 5-8
- Individuals, Groups, & Institutions: V
- Analyze group and institutional influences on people, events, and elements of culture.
- Describe the role of institutions in furthering both continuity and change.
- Production, Distribution, & Consumption, VII
- Use economic concepts to help explain historical and current developments and issues in local, national, or global contexts.