It's essential to understand the founding and early history of the United States when learning about other American history. Why the American Revolution happened, what the U.S. Constitution says, and the consequences of the Civil War all influenced more recent history and how the country is run today. Each book in this set presents an overview of one event or time in early U.S. history, specially simplified and condensed for readers in need of help or review. Full-color photographs and historical images highlight important people and events included in the main content. Features include: Accessible language allows struggling readers to engage with important social studies curriculum topics more easily. Concluding timelines help readers keep track of key dates. Additional important people, events, and concepts are included in fact boxes.