One Nation, Many Stories takes in the full sweep of the exciting and entertaining history of the United States of America and presents it to the fifth-grade reader in a respectful and thoughtful manner. This workbook incorporates written exercises into the instructional material and helps students build their knowledge, synthesize information, and strengthen their overall understanding of social studies topics. It offers the following dynamic features:* pleasing layout and graphic elements that pull the reader through the text* illustrations in rich color that bring the story to life* Make It Personal thought exercises that involve the student in the story* Sharpen Your Mind questions that hone analytical skills* Skills for Success worksheets that help students organize and process information* chapter and unit review exercises that challenge students to apply what they have learned* interesting historical tidbits sprinkled throughout that enliven the discussionThe book is published in convenient workbook format to ensure a smooth flow of classroom routine for educators and easily accessible material for students.