Ignite your students' interest in American history with the 1800s Biographies 6-Book Set. These nonfiction readers highlight the lives of key historical figures and utilize intriguing primary sources that will captivate the attention and curiosity of middle school students. The 'Your Turn!' activities will challenge students and they will gain content knowledge and strong literacy skills as they interact with these high-interest texts. The concepts in the books are aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards. Titles in this set include: Thomas Jefferson and the Empire of Liberty, James Madison and the Making of the United States, Harriet Tubman: Leading Others to Liberty, Abraham Lincoln: Addressing a Nation, Lewis & Clark, and Civil War Leaders.