This two-volume illustrated history of the United States covers the first civilizations in North America to the twenty-first century and includes Backstory features on lesser known corners of history, Opinion debates on historical topics, Point of View historians' insights on key issues, and Then and Now comparisons of cultural artifacts from past and present.

U.S., a brief American History program, transforms the learning experience through personalized, adaptive technology helping students better grasp the issues of the past while providing greater insight on student performance. This American History program tells the story of the American people in a highly portable and visually appealing manner helping students better connect with our nation's past and understand our present. Connect is the only integrated learning system that empowers students by continuously adapting to deliver precisely what they need, when they need it, and how they need it, so that your class time is more engaging and effective.

"In Experience History, we suggest a bit of the substance and flavor of the process by examining some of the debates and disagreements around a particular historical question. We place the reader in the role of historical detective."--Provided by publishers.

The leading narrative history that students love to read, in a more concise format.

U.S. History is designed to meet the scope and sequence requirements of most introductory courses. The text provides a balanced approach to U.S. history, considering the people, events, and ideas that have shaped the United States from both the top down (politics, economics, diplomacy) and bottom up (eyewitness accounts, lived experience). U.S. History covers key forces that form the American experience, with particular attention to issues of race, class, and gender.

America: A Narrative History puts narrative front and center with David ShiÕs rich storytelling style, colorful biographical sketches, and vivid first-person quotations. The new editions further reflect our society and our students today by continuing to incorporate diverse voices into the narrative with new coverage of the Latino/a experience as well as enhanced coverage of women and gender, African American, Native American, immigration, and LGBTQ history. With dynamic digital tools, including the InQuizitive adaptive learning tool, and new digital activities focused on primary and secondary sources, America: A Narrative History gives students regular opportunities to engage with the story and build critical history skills. The Brief Edition text narrative is 15% shorter than the Full Edition.

America is the leading narrative history because students love to read it. Additional coverage of immigration enhances the timeliness of the narrative. New Chapter Opener videos, History Skills Tutorials, and NortonÕs adaptive learning tool, InQuizitive, help students develop history skills, engage with the reading, and come to class prepared. What hasnÕt changed? Our unmatched affordability. Choose from Full, Brief (15% shorter), or The Essential Learning Edition--featuring fewer chapters and additional pedagogy.

U.S., transforms the learning experience through personalized, adaptive technology helping students better grasp the issues of the past while providing greater flexibility for instructors to enhance their teaching. This brief American History program tells the story of the American people in a highly portable and visually appealing manner helping students connect with our nation's past and understand our present. The Connect suite of assignments contain critical thinking and interactive map exercises, with over 600 searchable primary resources with integrated writing assignments, and an adaptive reading experience to strengthen reading comprehension of students—all improving student outcomes.