This fascinating biography about James Madison, the Father of the Constitution, walks readers through his life and many accomplishments, from his early days at Mount Pleasant to his time on the Continental Congress, as Secretary of State, and as the fourth president of the United States.
James Madison and the Making of the United States
Helps build content knowledge across geography, history, and other social studies strandsOffers flexibility for a variety of learning styles, as well as below-level, above-level, and English language learnersIncludes text features, including captions, bold print, glossary, and index to increase comprehension and academic vocabularyChallenges students and extends their learning with "Your Turn " activityAligns to state standards as well as McREL, WIDA/TESOL, and the NCSS/C3 Framework, and prepares students for college and career readinessBreathe life into the pages of history with primary source documents in this book that offer significant clues on what life might have been like for James Madison in the 1800s.