Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of readers from ages 9 to 99 with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Hailed by historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. And the kids themselves agree: Hakim has piles of fan letters as testimony.
The Freedom: A History of US companion book to the PBS series captures both the visual energy of the programs and Hakim's rare gift for telling history through the lives of its makers. The book follows the thread of the programs and also expands on them, providing a more complete picture of the people and events that shaped a defiant band of thirteen colonies into a great nation of 50 states. More than 4oo illustrations, sidebars, and historical documents enhance this stunning look at American history for families to share, discuss, and treasure. With a Foreword by President George W. Bush and Laura Bush, Freedom: A History of US is an essential book for every household in America, reminding us that great storytelling and a passion for freedom will always have a place at the table.
FOREWORD BY PRESIDENT GEORGE W. BUSH AND MRS. BUSH
INTRODUCTION Ordinary People
PART 1 Independence
PART 2 Revolution
PART 3 Liberey for All?
PART 4 Wake Up, America
PART 5 A Fatal Contradiction
PART 6 A War to End Slavery
PART 7 What Is Freedom?
PART 8 Whose Land Is This?
PART 9 Working for Freedom
PART 10 Yearning to Breathe Free
PART 11 Safe for Democracy?
PART 12 Depression and War
PART 13 Democracy and Struggles
PART 14 Let Freedom Ring
PART 15 Marching to Freedom Land
PART 16 Becoming Free
THE DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE
FREEDOM IN THE CONSTITUTION
INDEX
CREDITS