A History of US

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A History of US is a 10-part (and one sourcebook) historical book series for children, written by Joy Hakim. The series is published by the US branch of Oxford University Press and is currently in its third edition. Originally conceived as a trade children's series, the books quickly found fans among classrooms teachers; in response to the prompting of educators Oxford University Press developed ancillary teaching materials to accompany the series. Branded as 'alternatives to traditional textbooks' the series is regularly used in both public and private schools, usually in middle school classes. The books are all written in a personal tone, as if the author were a storyteller. The texts have been released to ample praise by teachers, home-schoolers, students, and many others. The series has also won the James A. Michener Award in Writing, and the Parent's Choice Silver Honor Award.

The books are titled:

The First Americans
Making Thirteen Colonies
From Colonies to Country
The New Nation
Liberty for All?
War, Terrible War
Reconstruction and Reform
An Age of Extremes
War, Peace, And All That Jazz
All the People

The eleventh volume is a sourcebook and index, containing full text of the primary sources-- usually government documents, speeches, or famous writings-- referenced throughout the series.

[edit] Criticism

Although it has received positive reviews from most people, several others have criticized the works for its biased political orientation and personal voice. ^[1]