Eyewitness to History: Sets 1 ? 4

The influential figures who have played large roles in shaping, guiding, and reforming society are given voices once again in this commanding collection of historical books. Readers will not only become familiar with their biographies, but get to know them through their speeches, letters, and other writings. They?ll also come to know the people who propelled social movements, such as the women?s rights movement and the civil rights movement, including towering personalities such as Cesar Chavez, Malcolm X, and Eleanor Roosevelt. A compelling design and carefully selected photographs of events shed further light on historic events.
? Graphic organizers summarize essential themes and events that readers should know
? Subjects are drawn from elementary social studies curricula
? Comprehending information in history texts is a key standard of the ELA Common Core