Debatable Issues in U.S. History: 001 (Middle School Reference)

"Nicely designed, with a balance of text, illustrations, sidebars, and excerpts from primary documents."-Booknews

"ÝT¨his resource for junior high and high school students examines a variety of important issues that have sparked ongoing and emotional political and social debate in the United States."-VOYA

"ÝT¨hese short introductions to each controversial topic may be enough to spark additional research, and they certainly make difficult issues a little clearer. Suitable for school and public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

"Clear, objective introductions to 58 of the most contentious issues in American history from Roger Williams's political and religious differences with Massachusetts colonial leaders in 1635 to the disputed election of 2000....Report writers will find this set both easy to use and more readable than many of the primary-source excerpts found in Greenhaven's "Opposing Viewpoints" series."-School Library Journal

"Starred Review This will be an excellent exploratory resource for students looking for something interesting to research during a specific time period, or for educators who wish to highlight the convtroversial nature of much of American history and the key roles debate and compromise have played in our democratic society....This would also make a great resource for historical debates! Highly Recommended."-Library Media Connection

?Nicely designed, with a balance of text, illustrations, sidebars, and excerpts from primary documents.?-Booknews

?[T]his resource for junior high and high school students examines a variety of important issues that have sparked ongoing and emotional political and social debate in the United States.?-VOYA

?[T]hese short introductions to each controversial topic may be enough to spark additional research, and they certainly make difficult issues a little clearer. Suitable for school and public libraries.?-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin

?Clear, objective introductions to 58 of the most contentious issues in American history from Roger Williams's political and religious differences with Massachusetts colonial leaders in 1635 to the disputed election of 2000....Report writers will find this set both easy to use and more readable than many of the primary-source excerpts found in Greenhaven's "Opposing Viewpoints" series.?-School Library Journal

?Starred Review This will be an excellent exploratory resource for students looking for something interesting to research during a specific time period, or for educators who wish to highlight the convtroversial nature of much of American history and the key roles debate and compromise have played in our democratic society....This would also make a great resource for historical debates! Highly Recommended.?-Library Media Connection

"[T]his resource for junior high and high school students examines a variety of important issues that have sparked ongoing and emotional political and social debate in the United States."-VOYA

"[T]hese short introductions to each controversial topic may be enough to spark additional research, and they certainly make difficult issues a little clearer. Suitable for school and public libraries."-Booklist/Reference Books Bulletin