America: Our Stories, Volume 1: First Peoples to 1812

by Lorene Lambert

This living history book provides a birds-eye view of American history during the Early Modern time period—from the discovery of America to the War of 1812. The masterful storytelling of Lorene Lambert will capture your student’s imagination and bring the history of early America to life. Learn how America was discovered and initially mistaken for another continent. Get to know the native peoples who lived in America before the colonists arrived. Discover the fascinating stories and people behind the founding of the American colonies. Find out how the United States of America won its freedom and became a nation. These and many other interesting stories await you inside. Written for all ages to enjoy together, Our Stories is accessible for younger children while including plenty of details to provide older students with an overview of Early Modern American history that gives context for more in-depth studies. Photographs and reproductions of historical paintings throughout the book also help students visualize the events and people they will get to know. History doesn’t have to be boring or tedious! With Our Stories , you and your students can truly enjoy learning how America came to be.

248 pages, Paperback

Published March 25, 2023

Reviews

[Watermarked Pages · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoyed this so much. It’s challenging to find American history books that present history both factually and interestingly, and that don’t have an agenda to paint America as either perfectly good or perfectly villainous. Particularly when it came to settlers and Native peoples, I felt like this explained both good and bad interactions and was honest about atrocities and dishonesty on both sides, without being too graphic for elementary students.

[Amanda DeMarco · Rating 5 out of 5]

My family loves this book! It is wonderfully written and highly engaging. I have both an elementary school child and a middle school child, and they both enjoy our history time so much thanks to this book.

[Darcy Schock · Rating 4 out of 5]

I really like how Lorene Lambert writes about history. It is engaging, informative, and written in a way that naturally sticks with you.

[Meghan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Enjoyed very much as far as history books go.