America: A Narrative History

America: A Narrative History is a textbook that uses narrative style, biographical sketches, and first-person quotations to engage students with diverse voices and critical history skills. It incorporates new coverage of Latino/a experience, gender, African American, Native American, immigration, and LGBTQ history.

Format: Mixed media product
Length: 1688 pages
Publication date: 01 July 2022
Publisher: WW Norton & Co

America: A Narrative History, penned by David Shis, is a captivating narrative that places storytelling at the forefront. With his rich storytelling style, colorful biographical sketches, and vivid first-person quotations, the book immerses readers in a rich tapestry of historical events. The new editions of this masterpiece further enhance its relevance by incorporating diverse voices into the narrative. This includes expanded coverage of the Latino/a experience, as well as enhanced coverage of gender, African American, Native American, immigration, and LGBTQ history.

To engage students and enhance their critical history skills, America: A Narrative History employs dynamic digital tools. These include the InQuizitive adaptive learning tool, which allows students to test their knowledge and apply their understanding of the material. Additionally, the book offers new digital activities focused on primary and secondary sources, providing students with a hands-on approach to learning history.

Through its engaging narrative, comprehensive coverage, and innovative digital tools, America: A Narrative History is an invaluable resource for students and educators alike. It serves as a testament to the power of storytelling in shaping our understanding of history and promoting empathy and understanding among different cultures and communities.

Weight: 1891g
Dimension: 236 x 157 x 51 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780393882506
Edition number: Brief Twelfth Edition