This book examines not only the rather lengthy story of Lincoln's memorial, but also the man and his presidency. Always first or second on historians' lists of Greatest U.S. Presidents, Lincoln is an admirable study. From his poor, frontier childhood; to becoming the proud and powerful man who led a nation through a terrible war, wrote two of the most famous speeches in U.S. history and the Emancipation Proclamation- there is much to be learned.

Forty-eight years passed between the end of World War II and the authorization by Congress to construct a memorial. Situated on the Mall in Washington, D.C., the 56-pillared memorial commemorates the states and territories of the U.S. at the time of the war. Two 43-foot arches at the north and south entries contain four American eagles holding a victory laurel. A Rainbow Pool, 24 bas-relief panels and a Freedom Wall complete the structure.

As the fascinating story of George Washington unfolds (from young boy to General to President), children will also learn about the French and Indian War, the American Revolution, building the Washington Monument and other tributes to the first President. Activities designed for writing, researching and exploring provide additional information and hands-on experiences.

The Vietnam conflict was one of the most controversial engagements in the history of the United States. The effects of U.S. involvement, the impact of an individual's participation, political decisions and the politics of decision-making are still felt. The memorial itself, was a topic of intense debate. And yet, it is one of the most visited sited in Washington, D.C.

The Nation Divides contains 12 full-color PowerPoint slides, 28 reproducible pages including five pages of test material, and a richly detailed teacher's guide. Among the topics covered in this volume are the rivalry of the north and south, the cotton kingdom, expansion of the United States, the Kansas-Nebraska Act, Abraham Lincoln, the Lincoln-Douglas Debates, the election of 1860, the underground railroad, and the abolitionist movement.

Chock-full of simple experiments for students to conduct to discover information about their own bodies: eyes, ears, brain, heart, bones, muscles and more. Also included are creative writing activities and review quizzes.

Activities to Encourage Students to Think and Solve Problems. These easy-to-use, hands-on explorations are just what you need to get your science curriculum, and your students, into action!