Author Description

The Maryland Adventure is a 4th grade Maryland history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Maryland State Curriculum Framework for Social Studies and teaches American history, world history, civics and government, geography, and economics. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history. At the beginning of each chapter, you will find a two-page spread with several elements designed to draw students into the subject. Other features such as timelines, Terms to Understand, Primary Sources, and Maryland Portraits deliver content in an effective, inviting way, making history come alive. TABLE OF CONTENTS Chapter 1 Natural Maryland Chapter 2 The First People Chapter 3 Colonial Maryland Chapter 4 Revolution and a New Nation Chapter 5 Life in the New State Chapter 6 Two Marylands: The Civil War Chapter 7 Into a New Century Chapter 8 Taking Our Place in the World Chapter 9 Modern Maryland Chapter 10 Our State Government Chapter 11 Making a Living in Maryland