The second installment in this three-volume set focuses on primary sources from the 19th century. The book will help elementary students to develop their literacy skills as they learn about these important documents that helped to shape America. Documents for Democracy is illustrated throughout with 28 full-color, original drawings. This second volume features excerpts from Ralph Waldo Emerson's "Self Reliance," Frederick Douglas' "July 4th," Abraham Lincoln's "Gettysburg Address," and Emma Lazarus' "The New Colossus."

This teacher guide, a companion piece to the student version, includes notes, supplementary background information, vocabulary terms and other teaching aides. There are also discussion questions, teaching suggestions and handouts for student activities.

The third installment in this three-volume set focuses on primary sources from the 20th century. The book will help elementary students to develop their literacy skills as they learn about these important documents that helped to shape America. Documents for Democracy is illustrated throughout with full-color, original drawings as well as actual photographs from some of the events. This volume features excerpts from Theodore Roosevelt's Speech at the Minnesota State Fair, Carrie Chapman Catt's Address to Congress, Malcolm X's OAAU Founding Rally Address, and President Reagan's Challenger...

This teacher guide, a companion piece to the student version, includes notes, supplementary background information, vocabulary terms and other teaching aides. There are also discussion questions, teaching suggestions and handouts for student activities.