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American roots : readings on U.S. cultural history by Karen Lourie Blanchard; Christine Baker Root is a book available to read on EtoBox.

What is American roots : readings on U.S. cultural history about?

<p>This reading skill-builder is designed to enrich students¿ study of English while also providing a general understanding of the social, cultural, economic, and political forces that have shaped the United States.<br> Written for intermediate-level students, <b><i>American Roots</i></b> includes articles written in a variety of styles. These readings describe major events, people, and trends within nine broad historical periods, and are designed to increase reading confidence while building knowledge of U.S. history and culture.<br> Readings are accompanied by maps, photos, charts, and graphs, as well as follow-up exercises to strengthen reading skills, including:</p> <ul> <li>Previewing.</li> <li>Identifying main ideas and details.</li> <li>Separating fact from opinion.</li> <li>Summarizing.</li> <li>Understanding inferences, and more. In addition to building reading skills, <i><b>American Roots</b></i> also improves speaking, listening, and writing as students work through a variety of activities.</li> </ul> <b>www.longman.com/americanroots</b>

Author

Karen Lourie Blanchard; Christine Baker Root

Publisher

Pearson Education ESL

Published

2001

Language

EN

ISBN

9780201619959

Subjects

History, Language Learning, Humanities

Rating

4.4 / 5 (27 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-14