How to Survive Middle School: U.S. History A Do-It-Yourself Study Guide

THINK U.S. HISTORY IS HARD? Make learning easy with this do-it-yourself study guide that includes everything kids need to know to tackle middle school U.S. History!

Learning is an adventure both inside and outside of the classroom with the How to Survive Middle School study guide series!

These colorful, highly visual books cover all the essential info kids need to ace important middle school classes. Large topics are broken down into easy-to-digest chunks, and reflective questions help kids check understanding and become critical thinkers.

Written by middle school teachers and vetted by curriculum experts, this series is the perfect school supplement or homeschool resource—and a great way to help create independent learners.

HTSMS: U.S. History includes key facts and super-helpful illustrations, maps, and vocab that explore topics including:

• Native American Peoples

• European Colonies and the Declaration of Independence

• Civil War

• World Wars I & II

• The Great Depression

• The Cold War

• Civil Rights

• The Vietnam War

• and more!

Books also available for: World History, English, Math, and Science.

Rebecca Ascher-Walsh has written for outlets including The L.A. Times, Entertainment Weekly, The Wall Street Journal, and Travel & Leisure, and is the author of four books for National Geographic, including Devoted: 38 Extraordinary Tales of Love, Loyalty, and Life with Dogs. She lives in New York City with her husband and twin seventh-grade daughters.
 
Annie Scavelli is the Humanities Department chair and a History teacher at the Institute for Collaborative Education in Manhattan. She earned a Master's Degree in Education from Teachers College of Columbia University and a Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Johns Hopkins University. She currently lives in New York City.

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