Kathryn Walton

"Written more than 200 years ago, the first 10 amendments of the Bill of Rights are still in use. Understanding how these additions to the Constitution is key to understanding why the Bill of Rights is so important to United States history. All readers can benefit from understanding what the Bill of Rights is and why it exists, especially to understand modern political conversations"--Provided by publisher.

"The Emancipation Proclamation was one of the most important documents for slaves in the United States. In 1862, the American Civil War tore the United States apart. While President Abraham Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union, he had a much larger idea: Ending slavery. The Emancipation Proclamation can be confusing to struggling readers, but this volume gives readers needed context to understand this document. With clear language historical context,...

The Midwest is a huge region with so much to see! Travelers can experience urban living right next to beautiful farmlands. With the bright lights of Chicago, Illinois and the Beautiful hills of the Great Plains, there is plenty to see and do in the Midwest. On this trip, young readers will take a glimpse into the history of the Midwest, all while learning about what this region is like today. With fact boxes offering more insight, full-color photographs,...

U.S. Congress was formed concurrently with the United States through the ratification of the Constitution. This unified body of lawmakers, composed of the Senate and House of Representatives, makes legislative decisions for the nation. Readers will learn essential information about this government institution, its historic home, and how its history has affected the operations of the modern U.S. government. Historical images, fascinating fact boxes,...

Whether it's a hike through Great Basin National Park or a drive through Death Valley, there are many places to explore in the Great Basin region! But the natural wonders aren't the only thing the Great Basin region has to offer. Through this book, young readers will take a tour through the Great Basin region of the United States, discovering the mining towns of Salt Lake City, Utah and more. With fascinating fact boxes and colorful photographs, young...

One of the United States' most fascinating regions, the Pacific Northwest has a lot to offer! Take a trip through the Rocky Mountains, or along the Pacific coast, all while learning about how this region became part of the United States. Young readers will love jumping into the beautiful, full color photographs of the Pacific Northwest and discovering how this region is different from the rest of the United States. With fact boxes that support social...

The American Southwest might have a history of cowboys and gunfights, but there's more to the region than that! With vast deserts spanning across much of the region with mountains cutting through, visitors to the Southwest will have plenty to see and do. Readers on this trip will discover the history of the American Southwest as well as the geography that makes the region what it is. With achievable text paired with fact boxes and full-color photographs,...

"Though it started as a fight between France and Great Britain, the French and Indian war helped lead to the American Revolution. But there's more that came from the French and Indian War than the beginning of the revolutionary era in the U.S. In this volume, the complex concepts and struggles in this war are pared down to the most important facts. Struggling readers will have the chance to understand key concepts and explore what makes this war so...