America's Story 2

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    Overview

    For Ages 8-11

    America’s Story Volume 2 teaches upper elementary homeschool students (grades 3-6) the amazing history of the United States of America from the Civil War through the early 1900s. This full-color history curriculum features an engaging narrative, beautiful historic illustrations, photographs, maps, and more to help your student experience the struggle of the fledgling American nation as she strives to resolve conflict, reconstruct after division, expand through the Wild West, and join the world in the Industrial Revolution.

    The America’s Story 2 Teacher Guide which provides the suggested schedule, assignments, student worksheets and answer keys is required to complete this one-year course American history homeschool course.

    A Look Inside

    SKU M981-3
    Manufacturer Master Books
    Weight (in lbs) 1.90
    Title America's Story 2
    Subtitle From the Civil War to the Industrial Revolution
    Series America's Story
    Volume in Series 2
    ISBN 13 9780890519813
    Contributors Angela O'Dell
    Binding Paperback
    Page Count 288
    Publisher New Leaf Publishing Group, LLC
    Dimensions (in inches) 8 1/2 x 11

    America’s Story 2 is easy to use. As it guides your student on an adventure through American history, they will:

    • Learn to retell history using oral & written narration
    • Sketch their way through historical scenes
    • Create their own maps
    • And compile a timeline from the Civil War to the Industrial Revolution of the early 1900s!

    Exciting, interactive stories

    O’Dell’s lively, storytelling style interacts with students and draws them in to imagine the adventures, hardships, failures, and triumphs of the incredible characters who shaped American history from the Civil War through the early 1900s.

    In addition to this full-color student text, you will also need America’s Story 2 Teacher Guide which offers:

    • Suggested Daily Schedule—saving you time!
    • Student worksheets for narration (oral & written), sketching, map adventures, & timelines.
    • Optional Digging Deeper activities
    • Special Project Ideas
    • Review sheets & answer keys
    • 3-hole punched, perforated pages for convenience

    Course Features:

    • Approximately 45 minutes per lesson, 4-5 days per week
    • Designed for grades 3-6 in a one-year history course

    FAQs

    Can I use this course with an older/younger student?

    Yes. While America’s Story is designed for upper elementary students (grades 3-6), it is also very flexible and can be used with younger/older students. Younger students may require additional teacher involvement, while older students may complete additional activities or research projects to increase the difficulty of the course.

    I have two or more students using this course together, what do I need to purchase?

    We would recommend purchasing additional copies of the Teacher Guide. While the student guide could easily be shared between students, the Teacher Guide contains all of the consumable worksheets your students will need to complete the course. Purchasing an additional copy means each student will have worksheets available and ready for use.

    Do we have to start in America’s Story 1?

    No. Each volume in America’s Story builds upon the next and creates a timeline of American History from the ancient Americas to Modern Times; however, each volume also stands alone, allowing your student to start and stop in any volume.

    Table of Contents

    • Chapter 1: Storm Clouds
    • Chapter 2: The Story of Abraham Lincoln, Part 1
    • Chapter 3: The Story of Abraham Lincoln, Part 2
    • Chapter 4: Important People of the Civil War
    • Chapter 5: More About the Civil War
    • Chapter 6: The End of the Confederacy
    • Chapter 7: Our Bruised and Broken Country
    • Chapter 8: America Turns One Hundred Years Old
    • Chapter 9: Transcontinental Railroad, Part 1
    • Chapter 10: Transcontinental Railroad, Part 2
    • Chapter 11: Howdy, Partner, Welcome to the Wild West!
    • Chapter 12: Who Owns This Land?
    • Chapter 13: The Industry Boom
    • Chapter 14: Skyscrapers, Elevators, and Bridges
    • Chapter 15: America's Big Business
    • Chapter 16: Chicago is on Fire!
    • Chapter 17: The Story of a Very Stubborn Man
    • Chapter 18: Hello, Can You Hear Me?
    • Chapter 19: The Story of Helen Keller, Part 1
    • Chapter 20: The Story of Helen Keller, Part 2
    • Chapter 21: America's Victorian Age
    • Chapter 22: American Immigration, Part 1
    • Chapter 23: American Immigration, Part 2
    • Chapter 24: What Time is it Anyway?
    • Chapter 25: Poverty, Slums, and Strikes
    • Chapter 26: Big Changes!
    • Chapter 27: Looking Toward a New Century
    • Chapter 28: The American Dream
    • Glossary
    • Geographical Terms
    Engaging
    Review by Lindsay
    America's Story is an engaging set. My oldest child is the one who was taking this course, but my youngest sat there and listened asking questions too!
    A little bit easy
    Review by Homeschool x 4
    My son breezed through this book. He loves history and found this book interesting, but it was a rather easy ready for him.
    Excellent History
    Review by Amy
    I love how the AS series makes history come alive. I actually have been learning along with my children.
    Love it!
    Review by Tina
    We finished America's Story 1 and used 2 for my 4th and 1st grade as history curriculum. We like it.
    Great for My 4th and 1st Grader
    Review by Tina
    I am using it for my 4th and 1st grader. I also bought the audio file to go along with it. We like how the author tell the stories.
    Enjoyed
    Review by Lindsey
    Loved the narrative format of the book, learned lots and enjoyed.
    Great
    Review by Jenna
    I love the way this book is written and decided to use the book as a read a loud. I enjoy that the author writes about even the hard parts of history.
    We love this history!
    Review by Terena
    We love that it doesn't feel like schoolwork, rather like reading a story about the different time periods in America's history.
    Love it
    Review by Rachel
    My 4th grader and I are going through this course right now and enjoying it thoroughly, as we did AS1. My 2nd grader also enjoys listening in and sometimes participates in the wonderful discussions that are prompted by the lessons. The conversational style of the writing is very engaging, and I appreciate Angela's Biblical worldview and handling of difficult but important topics. My girls are learning a lot, and I'm re-learning a lot!
    Angela O'dell Does it again!
    Review by Lauren
    If you are looking for a great read about America's History, this series is perfect for you. Angela O'Dell has a way of telling the stories with excitement and not just a boring list of facts. We loved the America's Story series.

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