For Young People The Rediscovery of America for Young People: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of Us History, (Hardcover)

<b>An expansive history of Native America and winner of the National Book Award, now adapted for younger readers. <p>An essential resource for teachers and students that combats the erasure of Native peoples from US history, telling a fuller and truer account of America. </p></b><p><b>"Eloquent and comprehensive.... In the book's sweeping synthesis, standard flashpoints of U.S. history take on new meaning." --Kathleen DuVal, <i>Wall Street Journal</i></b> </p><p>Weaving five centuries of Native and non-Native histories, from Spanish colonial exploration to the rise of Native American self-determination in the late twentieth century and its evolution in the twenty-first century, Blackhawk 'rediscovers' America, guiding readers to a new understanding of our nation's past and, hopefully, our collective future. The book shows how </p><p>- European colonization in the 1600s was never a predetermined success;<br>- the first shots of the American Revolution were prompted by Indian affairs in the interior;<br>- California Indians targeted by federally funded militias were among the first casualties of the Civil War;<br>- twentieth-century reservation activists refashioned American law and policy;<br>- Native history is alive; it is not a relic of the past as it is often presented in history books and lessons. </p><p>The most enduring feature of U.S. history is the presence of Native Americans, yet most histories focus on Europeans and their descendants. Adapted by Rebecca Stefoff, Blackhawk's <i>The Rediscovery of America for Young People </i>fills a pressing need in the teaching of American history. The book acknowledges the enduring power, agency, and survival of Indigenous peoples, revealing anew the varied meanings of America. </p><p>Includes maps, period photos, and other visuals. </p><p>The <b>For Young People series</b> adapts celebrated nonfiction books for middle and high school readers and includes critically acclaimed and bestselling histories by Ronald Takaki, Howard Zinn, Jared Diamond, Charles C. Mann, and others.</p>

• For Young People The Rediscovery of America for Young People: Native Peoples and the Unmaking of Us History, (Hardcover)
• Author: Ned Blackhawk
• ISBN: 9781644215708
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-09-08
• Page Count: 576