American History Ink™
Reading Level 6, Interest Levels 6-12
Bring history to life with illustrated historical fiction covering important eras and events in American history
- Build background for literature or history
instruction
- Develop writing and critical-thinking
skills through creative activities
- Engage and motivate students while making
history relevant
American History Ink™ brings history to life.
These beautifully illustrated graphic novels represent important eras and
events from American history in engaging four-color texts. American
History Ink begins with the introduction of horses to American Indian culture
on the Great Plains and ends with the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the
determined efforts of rescue workers and citizens in the days that followed.
The Teacher Guide includes full lesson plans and reprints of each novel without
the narrative and dialogue—perfect for teaching literary elements and writing
skills. Activities at the end of each novel build comprehension, vocabulary,
and historical knowledge. Texts are appropriate for use in history, humanities,
and language arts courses.
