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4-6Hands-on American History series.
Each book begins with three short chapters that briefly summarize a particular period in United States history; some sweeping generalizations and oversimplifications occur in the discussions. A fourth chapter includes one recipe and three crafts or activities (some of which are too complicated for the targeted age). Contemporary photos and archival pictures decorate the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hands-on American History titles: The History and Activities of the Civil War, The History and Activities of the Colonies, The History and Activities of the Revolutionary War, The History and Activities of the Frontier, and The History and Activities of the Wagon Trail.