Why We Remember: United States History- Classics Edition

Why We Remember: United States History is a comprehensive middle grades program designed to provide core United States History contents and social studies skills through a high-interest student-focused design. Written by acclaimed author, Herman J. Viola, Ph.D., the text puts students at the center of our nation's unfolding history by allowing them to experience history firsthand through engaging narratives, dramatic images, and primary source documents.

Why We Remember puts students at the center of our nation's unfolding history. This text provides a conceptual and visual road map through history by beginning each chapter with a History Mystery story and continuing with Hands-On History activities throughout each chapter. The colorful imagery and computer-generated maps throughout the book help capture your student's attention and keep them focused on key concepts.

Completely up-to-date

Why We Remember: United States History covers our nation's unfolding history from the arrival of the earliest peoples through the George W. Bush administration including the events on September 11, 2001, the war on terrorism, and the space program.

Program features include:

• new and updated content that is fully compatible with your existing classroom set
• a focus on key events, people and ideas throughout United States History
• a story-like narrative to help reinforce key concepts for students
• a useful, manageable support package for teachers