The Story of America is a unique collection of the best books on American history, designed for striving readers in middle school and high school. Nonfiction handbooks are accompanied by historical fiction books with their own nonfiction backstory sections, covering essential topics such as African American history and the American Civil War. The collection also features classic texts and biographies that explore the foundational figures and events of the American Revolution. This collection was created with much thought and consideration for the diverse peoples, cultures, and groups that built our history, offering vivid narratives and insights into the lives of influential figures. The materials are designed to engage students and help them understand American history through a comprehensive, thoughtful approach. This library aims to share the stories and voices of those who helped create our nation, providing a deeper understanding of significant events such as wars and their impact on American society.
The Story of America pairs nonfiction handbooks with historical fiction books. Each fiction book includes its own nonfiction backstory section, so students get the narrative and the history side by side. The collection covers essential topics including African American history, the American Civil War, and the American Revolution, with classic texts and biographies that explore the people and events that shaped the nation.
Hi-Lo doesn't mean simplified history; it means high-interest content at an accessible reading level, so striving readers get the same depth of subject matter as their peers without the text itself being the barrier. [Read more about why hi-lo texts aren't "dumbed down."]
The Complete Library covers the full span through 2022 in one purchase. If you're building out a curriculum in stages, Boxed Set 1 (through 1866) and Boxed Set 2 (1866-2022) let you split the purchase by era. Instructional Support guides are available for both eras and are built to accompany either boxed set with lesson-ready material.
