AGS US History

AGS United States History ©2005 by Pearson Learning.

AGS United States History provides complete historical coverage—from the earliest days to the 2004 presidential election. This high-interest, low-readability text makes it easy for you to engage students who struggle with reading, language, or a learning disability. Lexile Level 880 Reading Level 3-4 Interest Level 6-12

Features and Benefits

Take your class on the American journey

Investigate the burial mounds of the early Adena people. Travel with the pioneers across the western frontier. Learn about repercussions from the sinking of the ship, the Lusitania. These are just a few of the many historical adventures you find in United States History. This updated, easy-to-read text provides complete coverage—from the earliest days to the 2004 presidential election.

Organized chronologically, the book brings history to life for your students. This edition includes new documents and appendixes for study, such as Washington’s Farewell Address and the Emancipation Proclamation. Fascinating sidebars make important connections between historical events and civics, economics, technology, and geography. Aligns with state and national standards ELL/ESL appropriate Skill Track Software monitors student progress Applies research-based learning and teaching strategies Features high-interest, low readability text Offers document-based readings and questions Enhances learning with colorful illustrations, photos, maps, timelines, charts, and graphs Develops critical-thinking, vocabulary, writing, and test-taking skills Includes hundreds of activities on the Teacher’s Resource Library CD-ROM