Journey to the Past: Investigating Primary Sources

From the revolutionary era to today, there is so much for
readers to learn and understand about primary sources, including how they've
changed over time. From diaries to statues, primary sources provide invaluable
information, however, they take skill to analyze. This set guides readers
through the analysis of a single kind of primary source throughout American
history. The main text provides historical context for each source as well as
highlights how information is gathered through labeled photographs and
classroom-supporting research techniques. This unique set gives readers a new
perspective about how history is studied and made today.

• Includes at least
seven primary sources, both historical and modern

• Encourages media literacy
and an understanding of bias

• Asks readers questions about each primary
source for further analysis