A History of US: Liberty for All?: 1820-1860 A History of US Book Five

Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text.

Early nineteenth century America could just about be summed up by Henry David Thoreau's words when he said, "Eastward I go only by force, but westward I go free." It was an exuberant time for the diverse citizens of the United States, who included a range of folk, from mountain men and railroad builders to whalers and farmers, as they pushed forward into the open frontier and all their hopes and fears are captured in Liberty for All? In addition to colorful accounts of the massive westward migration, the California Gold Rush, a war with Mexico, the Oregon boundary conflict, Texas and the Alamo, Liberty for All? takes a deep look at the issue that began to gnaw at the country's core: How, in the land where "all men are created equal," could there be slaves?

About the Series:
Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text, A History of US weaves together exciting stories that bring American history to life. Hailed by reviewers, historians, educators, and parents for its exciting, thought-provoking narrative, the books have been recognized as a break-through tool in teaching history and critical reading skills to young people. In ten books that span from Prehistory to the 21st century, young people will never think of American history as boring again.

• A History of US: The New Nation: 1789-1850 A History of US Book Four
• A History of US: War, Terrible War: 1855-1865 A History of US Book Six
• A History of US: From Colonies to Country: 1735-1791 A History of US Book Three
• A History of US: Making Thirteen Colonies: 1600-1740 A History of US Book Two
• A Reconstructing America: 1865-1890 A History of US Book 7
• A History of US: An Age of Extremes: 1880-1917 A History of US Book Eight
• A History of US: War, Peace, and All That Jazz: 1918-1945 A History of US Book Nine
• A History of US: The First Americans: Prehistory-1600 A History of US Book One
• A History of US: All the People: Since 1945 A History of US Book Ten
• A History of US: Sourcebook and Index: A History of US Book Eleven