US History Detective 1

U.S. History Detective®, Book 1 takes your student on a journey from the Colonial Era through Reconstruction—and keeps his brain switched on the entire way. With 65 bite-sized lessons and more than 20 built-in reviews, this course isn't just about remembering what happened. It's about figuring out why it mattered and how we know. Each lesson starts with a numbered reading passage and ends with layered questions: multiple choice, short answer, and short essay. But here's the twist—your student doesn't just pick an answer. He has to defend it using evidence from the text. It's like a built-in habit of citing sources, minus the lectures. Black-and-white and full-color visuals (maps, political cartoons, historical photos, and more) bring the context to life. No prep for you, no grading guesswork—answer key and sample essay points are included. And yes, your student can tackle it all independently. Ideal for grades 8–12, this 336-page workbook covers everything from first contact with Na