A history of us joy hakim book 10

The whole books consist of approximately 1850 pages not including table of contents and appendixes. It tells the tale of america in 10 userfriendly small, illustrated books. The 71 tests in this assessment package have been designed around the primary goal of a history of us. Each test checks understanding of chapter content, which is coordinated with the teaching guides for each volume of the a history of us set. From colonies to country 17351791 history of us, 3, and several more. I studied it extensively at uc berkeley, and still do in my free time. Joy hakims all the people is a breathtaking journey through american life from the end of world war ii to the present. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. A history of us is a 10volume, awardwinning series about the birth and development of the united states as related by master storyteller joy hakim. All the people 19452001 9780195153378 by hakim, joy and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. The first americans prehistory1600 a history of us, a history of us. We are using a history of us by joy hakim to study us history. I am ordering the 10 book set and the source book book 11 as well as the assessment book.

It presents history in a narrative fashion, which makes it very readable. The first americans and it was written by joy hakim. A graduate of smith college and goucher college she spent years teaching students from. Master storyteller joy hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of american history in her awardwinning series a history of us.

I purchased books 9 and 10 at the recommendation of a friend and was surprised by joy hakim s opinions written as fact. Hakims books in general provide a fantastic, intelligent platform or springboard. A history of us by joy hakim is a companion piece to the forthcoming 16part pbs series, freedom. It was published by oxford university press and has a total of 192 pages in the book. More information about this seller contact this seller. Her volumes are some of the most fascinating histories ive ever read. Designed to accompany joy hakims ten volume a history of us or as a stand alone reference, this collection of great american documents is ideal for all students of american history. Read all the people, 19451999 with my son as part of his history curriculum. Filled with photos, illustrations and political cartoons from across the decades, hakim. An 11th source book, with original documents, is also available. Whether its standing on the podium in seneca falls with the suffragettes or riding on the first subway car beneath new york city in 1907, the books in joy hakim s a history of us series weave together exciting stories that bring american history to life. A history of us book 10 by joy hakim, 9780195168570, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide.

War, peace, and all that jazz, 19181945, a history of us, book 9 by. She also served as an associate editor at norfolks virginianpilot, and was an assistant editor. Making thirteen colonies 16001740 history of us, 2, a history of us. Truman, joe mccarthy, ike, jfk, lbj, rosa parks, thurgood marshall, elvis presley, martin luther king, jr. A history of us the 71 tests in this assessment package have been designed around the primary goal of a history of us understanding information, not memorizing.

I am gathering free resources to go along with the books, and will be adding to this list of free us history resources as we work through each chapter. A history of us is a 10 volume, awardwinning series about the birth and development of the united states as related by master storyteller joy hakim. This volume starts in the ice age with some of our ancestors who hiked and canoed from asia to the new world and, dozens of centuries later, got called indians by. I love history and wanted a history book in which i could trust the authors objective view. History of us book 10 study guide flashcards quizlet. Prehistory1600 a history of us book one by joy hakim overview recommended by the common core state standards for english language arts and literacy as an exemplary informational text. Joy hakim does a good job generally of chunking us history into easily digestible pieces. War, peace, and all that jazz, 19181945, a history of us. At first i enjoyed the reading style, but was offput several times by this. Joy hakim history of us lifelong learning resources. Designed to accompany joy hakim s ten volume a history of us or as a stand alone reference, this collection of great american documents is ideal for all students of american history. I am so confused about the resources for the series a history of us by joy hakim. Book description oxford university press, usa 1112002, 2002. I built the 100level program on the foundation of joy hakims awardwinning a history of us series.

Very few authors managed to write history book without putting the reader to sleep. I work in artificial intelligence research, and its shaped how i see the world and do my work. From womans suffrage to babe ruths home runs, from louis armstrong. Breaking the textbook mold, a history of us contains none of the intimidation that comes with behemoth texts.

A graduate of smith college and goucher college she spent years teaching students from elementary school up to the college level. A history of us by joy hakim is a popular 10 volume set that presents american history in a series of interwoven narratives and biographies. Hakim braids multiple narratives together to bring alive material long dead to childrens imaginations. I read a history of us around when i was in 2nd grade and it lit a fire in me. Master storyteller and lifelong student of american history joy hakim takes readers from 9 to 99 on a breathtaking journey, from the ice age to the 21st century. Filled with primary sources, the sourcebook and index traces the gradual unfolding of ideas of freedom in america through letters, declarations, proclamations. A portion of the questions assess knowledge of key facts and chronology.

However, as with any history textbook, the focus on certain events such as civil rights led to the neglect of other areas such as americas foreign interventions in korea and. Great deals on one book or all books in the series. A former teacher, reporter and editorial writer, hakim first gained fame as a historian with her 10volume history of us, written as texts for elementary school students. A history of us by joy hakim is the story of the united states told through wellwritten, vivid, short biographies and hundreds of period illustrations, political cartoons, etchings and photographs. Recommended by the common core state standards for english language arts and literacy as an exemplary informational text. Reconstructing america 18651890 by hakim, joy preowned. Hailed by historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thoughtprovoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a breakthrough tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. Joy hakim born january 16, 1931 is an american author who has written a tenvolume history of the united states, a history of us, and freedom. A history of the us, 10 volume set, revised edition. Joy hakim, a former teacher, editor, and writer won the prestigious james michener prize for her series, a history of us, which has sold over 4 million copies nationwide.

While the author certainly has a couple of biases i dont agree with what history book worth its salt doesnt have opinions, this series is interesting and holds the attention of. A form of government in which the ruler is an absolute dictator not restricted by a constitution. A history of us, ten small books published by oxford university press. I often find that we read about a topic in her book, then talk about it over dinner that. Hakim, a former teacher and newspaper editorial writer, is the author of the 10volume a history of us. Im 24 now, and have never stopped learning about history.

Master storyteller joy hakim weaves these dramatic events and more into a seamless tale thats so exciting, how could it be true. A dallas school used the books to teach middle school reading and scores went up 10%. Browse joy hakims bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Filled with primary sources, the sourcebook and index traces the gradual unfolding of ideas. Whether its standing on the podium in seneca falls with the suffragettes or riding on the first subway car beneath new york city in 1904, the books in joy hakims a history of us series weave together exciting stories that bring american history to life. Using joy hakims history of us, your student will cover u. All the people since 1945 10 by joy hakim 2010, paperback see more like this a history of us. The author explained the history of the united states by telling stories. Set created from the study guide for the history of us book 10 by joy hakim. If members of the history book club do not recognize the name joy hakim, grade school students know her as the grandmother who writes history. I purchased books 9 and 10 at the recommendation of a friend and was surprised by joy hakims opinions written as fact. Hakim, a former teacher and newspaper editorial writer, is the author of the 10volume a history of us and the 3volume the story of science.