Ignite your students' interest in American history with the 1800s Causes and Events 6-Book Set. These nonfiction readers highlight key 1800s subjects, concepts, and significant historical events. The texts utilize intriguing primary sources that will captivate the curiosity and attention of middle school students. The 'Your Turn!' activities will challenge students and they will gain content knowledge and strong literacy skills as they interact with these high-interest texts. The concepts in the books are aligned to McREL, WIDA/TESOL, NCSS/C3 Framework, and other state standards. Titles in this set include: The War of 1812: By the Dawn's Early Light, 19th Century Innovations: Paving the Way, Abolitionists: What We Need Is Action, Causes of the Civil War: A House Divided, The Civil War: Brother Against Brother, and Reconstruction: Freedom Delayed.