Make history come alive in your classroom! The Spotlight on America series is designed to introduce students to some of the important historical figures and events in American history. Each title in this series includes a balanced variety of activities in reading, language arts, social studies, and science.

The activities in this book include:

• Writing letters
• Keeping journals
• Writing a "How To" essay
• Readers' Theater
• Using maps and timelines
• Holding a classroom Colonial Day