Make powerful history connections with these two new Teacher Resource Books…and MORE from ABC-CLIO!
Developed by leading historians and educators, these new resource books relate current topics to history and give you complete, classroom-ready thematic units. Don’t miss the 2009 NHD resource books, listed below!
The Olympics
From the first games in 776BC to the remarkable friendship between Jessie Owens and Luz Long, this resource book supports the range of grade 6-12 history and social studies courses, including Ancient History, Modern World History, American History, American Government, and Economics.
April 2008, 175pp. EAN 978-1-59884-185-5 $39
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The Presidential Election
From the role of a candidate’s “likeability” to the race for the nomination, this resource book covers the historical, political, cultural, and economic issues of presidential elections, balancing activities in both history and government. Four major subject areas include: The Voters, Getting the Nomination, the General Election, and the Role of the Media.
April 2008, 175pp. EAN 978-1-59884-186-2 $39
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SAVE 35% Buy BOTH books for just $49.99.
(Hurry—offer expires 6/30/08. Call 800.368.6868 to order. Mention source code 081WCA1 with your order.)
Available in May 2008—three new Resource Books to support the 2009 National History Day theme: The Individual in History.
Order The Individual in History: Uncivil Disobedience for $39
Order The Individual in History: Environmental Movement for $39
Order The Individual in History: Native American Resistance for $39
Save 35%! Order all THREE titles for just $74.99.
(Hurry—Offer expires 6/30/08.
Call 800.368-6868 to order. Mention source code 081WNA1 with your order.)
Additional Resource Books Developed In Collaboration with National History Day
Engaging activities, supported with primary and secondary sources, to build
knowledge, strengthen understanding, and encourage further exploration.
Conflict & Compromise in History: Citizen Soldier
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Conflict & Compromise in History: The Presidency
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Conflict & Compromise in History: Women's Movement
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Triumph and Tragedy in History: Free Speech
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Triumph and Tragedy in History: Immigration
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Triumph and Tragedy in History: Nation-Building
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More Resource Books from ABC-CLIO, Developed in Conjunction with the National Archives
Teaching With Documents
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Teaching With Documents: Article Compilations
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