The Great Mississippi Flood Of 1927( Series - Cornerstones Of Freedom. Second Series )

- One of few series that covers a broad range of major events throughout U.S. history.
- Primary source quotes are included.
- Includes expanded subject coverage, subheadings, informative sidebars, glossary terms, terelines, and additional resources, as well as an attractive new design and dramatic photographs.
- Core-curriculum subjects.
Curriculum Standards: Social Studies Standards, Grades 5-8
Time, Continuity, and Change: II
- Develop critical sensitivities such as empathy and skepticism regarding attitudes, values, and behaviors of people in different historical contexts.
Individuals, Groups, and Institutions: V
- Identify and analyze examples of tensions between belief systems and government policies and laws.
Power, Authority & Governance: VI
- Give examples and explain how governments attempt to achieve their stated ideals at home and abroad.