Reading and Researching America uses autobiographical readings by famous American historical figures as a foundation for developing the writing and research skills of students engaged or preparing to engage in academic study. The book includes six authentic reading passages from original sources written by well-known Americans like Benjamin Franklin, Frederick Douglass, Andrew Carnegie, and Jane Addams. These readings are meant to be used with the Yellow Pages, a research skills-building section. With a review of paragraph and essay form and an introduction to research resources and...