History of Us (10 Volume Set- 1999) 2nd Edition By Hakim, Joy Published By Oxford University Press, USA Paperback

A History of US #1-10

by Joy Hakim

History of the United States from Prehistory to 1999. Includes a Sourcebook and Index.

Genres: History, Education, Historical, Nonfiction, American History

Paperback

First published November 21, 1996

About the author

I've just updated A HISTORY OF US to include some new stories, especially those on people who haven't had their full story told, like Native Americans and African Americans. I've been astounded by some of what I've learned, I think you will be too.


My husband and I live most of the year in Colorado. I grew up in Rutland, Vermont and graduated from Rutland High School. I earned a bachelor's degree in government at Smith College, a master's degree in education from Goucher College, as well as an honorary doctorate from Goucher.

I've been a teacher: in Syracuse, New York; Omaha, Nebraska; and Virginia Beach, Virginia. And I've taught in elementary school, middle school, high school, and in a community college.

I've also been a newspaper woman: a general reporter, a business reporter, and an associate editor and editorial writer at Norfolk's Virginian-Pilot.

We have three children and five grandchildren.

from: http://www.joyhakim.com/biography.html

Reviews

[Rebecca Angel · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great history series, geared for school kids of all ages. For the younger ages, it's great on it's own. For the older set, it is a fantastic jumping off point for more research and reading. I have used this series with a History Club with kids jr/and high school. We read about 30-40 pages a week, and they each did a project based on the readings. We could get through the set in school year.

We would come together once a week to share the projects, discuss, and I would show them something extra I found that was relevant. Even the kids' whose parents pushed them into joining told me they quickly came to enjoy reading Joy Hakim because it wasn't boring at all.

[Nancy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a set of books. I really love these books. History is told as a story, not a sequence of events. I will have to share these with the class. As I was reading these (more than once) I would often find myself saying to whomever was near-by, "Hey, did you know..." This books could be used in the classroom to pique students interest and to introduce them to little known, yet highly fascinating people and facts. The volumes are rich in the diversity.

[Harold T. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good series of books that provides an overview of US History, recommended for teens who are either homeschooled or wanting a history resource. The books provide more than the basics, but don’t get bogged down in the minutiae. For those wanting a deeper dive or analysis of US History, I suggest going elsewhere. But if a broad overview that touches on more than just the main points, this series is worth your while.

[Kristi Wilson · Rating 5 out of 5]

If you only have one set of U.S. History books on your shelves for middle school (and younger) children, this is the best one I've ever seen. Full to capacity for 1st person documents, and appendixes that lead you to original sources. It combines storytelling, with fact delivery. Children are given hundreds of photos from the various time periods. The books tell the stories of those who were in the margins, too. You "hear" their first person narrative; see the contrast of their intelligent narratives in stark contrast to the newspaper clippings or posters that portrayed them as villains and buffoons. These books ensure that history is never told as neat, tidy tales of heroism; rather, they learn early that history is complicated and full of well-meaning, brilliant, good-hearted people who often made terrible judgement calls and that with ignorance came fear and hatred. They find heroes and villains on all sides.

[Suzanne Vincent · Rating 5 out of 5]

And excellent series for teaching U.S. History for late elementary, early middle grade readers. I love these books because they give history a fair shake--telling the truth without demonizing the characters, putting the story of us into the perspective of the time, rather than filtering it through our 21st century sensibilities.

Some say they don't offer enough information. If you REALLY want to delve deep into US History, that's true. But that's not the point of these books. The point is to make history as interesting as possible for children.

Ms. Hakim also gives plenty of resources for further exploration within the books, which is what you should do. Start with these books and explore from there with other books, videos, etc.

Thank you, Joy!

[Joaquin Arguelles · Rating 5 out of 5]

The 9 book series is excellent, clear, complete, accurate, comprehensive, specific, detailed, simple, and absolutely beautifully written. AND THESE ARE HISTORY BOOKS, not novels! They are a history of the United States from pre-history until today. The best series of books I have ever read. And (believe it or not) its intended audience is high school students! I will absolutely read these books again. And I look forward to reading other books by Ms. Hakim.

[Anne · Rating 4 out of 5]

While not without biases, these are easily digestible and interesting Am. History texts for grade school. Pictures, maps, and factoids galore. Some of Hakim's phrasing can be clunky, but at least it isn't boring. Its also easy to supplement.

[David · Rating 3 out of 5]

it is a very good series, it is just that she seems to be writing for a younger age group than she really is and so she explains everything when i know it already (she explained what subjects are in the context of an anarchy). she also tries to be funny when she cant be.

[Reader2007 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this in 7th grade and really enjoyed it. There are lots of neat pictures. =)

[Pam · Rating 5 out of 5]

I use these books for reference all the time (sub teaching now, and previously for homeschooling). Excellent! Enjoyable reading for the history student - much more lively than a textbook!

[Julie · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an amazing set! She tells the history of America in such a story like fashion, and so NOT like a textbook.

[Mudram28 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent series about U.S. history for young people.

[Kathie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best history books I've read. My students loved them. They couldn't get enough of her science series either. Terrific writer and kids to adults can enjoy her books.