Document-based units show students how to interpret primary sources, and help students improve their abilities to analyze, create, discuss, hypothesize, and evaluate. Reproducible worksheets with short-answer questions expose students to a wide range of historical sources, including letters, documents, diaries, photos, art, poetry, maps, posters, ads, and material artifacts. Book 1 has lessons on the American Revolution, westward expansion, and women;s suffrage. Book 2 covers the Civil War, World War II, and civil rights. Grades 5-8. Bibliography. 8½'' x 11'' (JWW956)