- Award-winning author- Tells who key figures in American history really were- Blends stunning original art with archival reproductions- Map- IndexGrades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- Identify and use sources for reconstructing the past (diaries, pictures, maps)- Individual Development & Identity: IV- Explore factors that contribute to one's personal identity such as interests, capabilities, and perceptions- Power, Authority & Governance: VI- Recognize tensions between the wants and needs of individuals and groups, and concepts such as fairness, equity, and justice