America: The Essential Learning Edition, Combined Volume

by David Emory Shi

The essential framework for student success in American History. The Essential Learning Edition of America ’s celebrated narrative offers a unique pedagogical program built around core objectives. In-chapter features guide reading, source activities guide analysis, and digital resources reinforce the reading and skill development, all providing a clear path for student success. The Second Edition has been made even more accessible and engaging with a streamlined narrative, expanded visuals, added coverage on the culture of daily life, and NEW History Skills Tutorials.

1440 pages, Unbound

Published July 1, 2018

Reviews

[Teri · Rating 5 out of 5]

This textbook is used by high school AP and entry-level college students. This particular edition covers American History from the pre-Columbus era through the Biden administration. It is easy to read and very engaging for a textbook. Chapters are chronological and include primary and secondary resources for critical analysis activities. Each chapter also includes core objectives and a review of the objectives at the end. The text also includes numerous maps, pictures, drawings, artwork, and political cartoons to provide the reader/student with visual references.

One of the better textbooks I've used for college-level classes.

[Cindy Lloyd · Rating 2 out of 5]

Distant past makes for a handy reference, but as the authors progress to more recent times, it becomes a biased lecture rather than history. I don't care much to be preached at when I'm not a member of the choir. The fact that this is passed off as education is not good, there's the distinct odor of indoctrination about it.