The Young Nation: America, 1787-1861 (10 Volumes) - Hardcover

David M. Brownstone; Irene M. Franck

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0717256456 ISBN 13: 9780717256457

Publisher: Grolier, Inc., 2002

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From School Library Journal:

Grade 5-8-The set concentrates on American history between the end of the Revolutionary War and the start of the Civil War. Volume one summarizes the early European discovery, exploration, and conquest of North and South America. It also explains the social and economic conditions that led to the Declaration of Independence (included) and subsequent war. From there on, the straightforward text highlights major figures and events in the struggle to establish a new nation's place in the world. While the text is simple and clear, the ideas it presents are neither simplistic nor cursory. Charts, maps, and cross-references (with volume and page number citations) are found throughout. Color versions of period artwork and full-color photographs with informative captions printed in white on solid color blocks appear throughout. Unfortunately, a number of the illustrations are poorly reproduced. Each volume ends with an annotated list of Web sites, a short list for further reading relevant to that volume, and a cumulative index. Fully one third of the final volume is comprised of useful appendixes such as a table of population figures and general population characteristics for all states and territories from 1790 through 1860. A glossary gives clear explanations of significant words and phrases such as "Dred Scott decision," "54-40 or fight," and "Wilmot Proviso." A useful purchase for both school and public libraries.
Ann G. Brouse, Steele Memorial Library, Elmira, NY
Copyright 2003 Reed Business Information, Inc.

From Booklist:

Gr. 4-8. This 10-volume set covers American history during the period beginning with the Constitution and ending with the Civil War. The first four volumes take a chronological approach, while the fifth, which focuses on slavery, includes information from the colonial period to 1860. The remaining five books are thematic, discussing topics such as immigration, women's lives and rights, and the impact of science and technology on everyday life during the period. A handsome layout and many excellent pictures, most in full color, give the books an inviting look. The illustrations include many period paintings and engravings as well as maps, documents, and photos of historic sites and reenactments of events. The practice of including parenthetical see notes ("see p.25) in the text occasionally becomes intrusive, as in volume 5, when three such notes appear in a four-sentence paragraph. Otherwise, the text flows well and, though not lively, it incorporates a great deal of information into a readable narrative. Each volume concludes with a list of recommended books and Internet sites as well as a separate index. Volume 10 ends with a master index and an extensive list of illustration credits for the entire set. Carolyn Phelan
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About this edition

• Publisher: Grolier, Inc.
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0717256456
• ISBN 13: 9780717256457
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 10