Making a Nation: The United States and Its People

By focusing on the peoples of the US, the authors relate American history in terms of the human story, in a way that students will find eminently accessible, though the content remains fully detailed. In this first of two volumes, the story begins with Columbus and continues to 1877. Each chapter includes a two-page case study, boxes with details about daily life, illustrations, and maps. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)