Marshall Cavendish Corporation.

Marshall Cavendish Corporation

99 White Plains Road, Tarrytown, NY 10591

$20.95 Each 1-800-831-9881

'Turning Points in American History' is a new six volume series by Dennis Brindell Fradin which introduces young readers to overviews of key events in the development of our country. Each of these 46-page histories features a throughly 'kid friend' text that is as engaging as it is informative, as well as very nicely illustrated throughout with paintings and pictures. The titles include "The Mayflower Compact" (0761421254) which tells the story of the Pilgrims who in seeking religious freedom settled the New World and ruled themselves under a mutual compact. "Jamestown, Virginia" (076142122X) is the story of the settlement founded in 1607 and how the Native Americans help the new settlers survive in the American wilderness. "The Declaration Of Independence" (0761421297) is the story of how Americans separated from England and declared themselves a sovereign nation. "The Alamo" (0761421270) is the story of a critical battle against Mexico and it led to Texas becoming part of the United States. "The Assassination Of Abraham Lincoln" (0761421238) is the story of Lincoln's life, his death, and his impact upon the preservation American and race relations in the aftermath of Civil War. "Custer's Last Stand" is the story of George Armstrong Custer, the Battle of the Little Bighorn, the struggle of Native Americans forced to settle on reservations, and the end of an era in American history. An ideal and very highly recommended addition to school and community library American History collections for young readers, each sturdily bound volume is enhanced with the inclusion of a glossary, a Timeline, suggestions for further information, a bibliography, and an index.