Events That Shaped America - Pack of 2

The United States has been shaped by the people and events of its past. This series vividly describes events that determined the course of U.S. history and introduces young readers to the people who influenced these events. The easy-to-read text, historic photographs, suggested activities, and clear, simple maps help bring to life the causes of these events, their effects on people at the time, and their significance today.

Each book includes:

• Full-color Photographs
• Glossary
• Index
• Further Information
• Things to Think About and Do
• Time Line

Titles include:

	The 1963 Civil Rights March It was the biggest peaceful demonstration the world had ever seen. This book tells the story of the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, looking at the event's background and also at the civil rights movement of the 1960s as a whole.
	The Scottsboro Case In 1931, nine young men were arrested in Alabama. They were convicted of rape and held in prison for many years. This book tells the story of the Scottsboro Boys and their struggle to prove their innocence.