Books for Curious Learners

Funded Nov 29, 2023

These books have helped make learning history much richer for my students! As intended, the Zinn text "fills in the gaps" of what little physical books I have. It gives students a new, fresh, and honest perspective on United States history that they really have found more engaging and interesting. I love using them in my classroom.

The texts were particularly useful for a rather large project the groups worked on about westward expansion and "manifest destiny." Students were tasked with using a variety of secondary sources to become an expert on a topic having to do with a growing America in the 1800s. Students used the Zinn text, their textbook, and online sources to learn about topics such as The Mexican-American War, Bleeding Kansas, Indian Removal etc. I found that the students who used the blue book had a much more commanding grasp of the content. It has been an invaluable resource in the classroom. I can't wait to continue using it to its fullest next school year.”

With gratitude,

Mr. Waelde