Exploring American Histories

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Exploring American Histories opens a new perspective on the diverse histories of the nation. It integrates a wide array of primary and secondary sources—both written and visual—using a unique building blocks approach that enhances students' analytical skills while they learn fundamental concepts of American history. By incorporating sources into the narrative and culminating in multi-source projects at the end of each chapter, the text makes history engaging and helps students understand how sources shape historical narratives and foster critical thinking. Available for free with the print book, the digital assignment and assessment options elevate skill building and evaluation. The most effective active learning tools are found in LaunchPad, which includes an accessible e-book and LearningCurve, an adaptive, automatically graded tool that encourages reading. The complete companion reader features "Thinking through Sources" digital exercises to help students construct arguments from the sources, along with various study and assessment tools. For instructors seeking an affordable way to ensure student preparedness, Achieve Read & Practice combines LearningCurve adaptive quizzing with a mobile, accessible Value Edition e-book in a user-friendly product.