About this book
Overview
Nevada: A Journey of Discovery is a 7th grade Nevada history textbook. The outline for this book is based on the Nevada State Social Studies Standards and teaches Nevada geography, history, economics, and civics. The book places the state's historical events in the context of our nation's history. The text also features dozens of photographs, local, historical, and contemporary. Features such as timelines, primary source documents, Nevada portraits, Linking the Past to the Present, and What Do You Think? discussion questions deliver the content in an effective and inviting way, making history come to life.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Natural Nevada: Geology and Geography
Chapter 2
Native People
Chapter 3
Exploring the West
Chapter 4
Settling Nevada
Chapter 5
A Mining State
Chapter 6
End of a Century
Chapter 7
Progressive Nevada
Chapter 8
Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression
Chapter 9
Remaking Nevada
Chapter 10
Modern Nevada
Chapter 11
Government for the Nation and the State
Chapter 12
A Strong Economy
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Chapter 1
Natural Nevada: Geology and Geography
Chapter 2
Native People
Chapter 3
Exploring the West
Chapter 4
Settling Nevada
Chapter 5
A Mining State
Chapter 6
End of a Century
Chapter 7
Progressive Nevada
Chapter 8
Roaring Twenties and the Great Depression
Chapter 9
Remaking Nevada
Chapter 10
Modern Nevada
Chapter 11
Government for the Nation and the State
Chapter 12
A Strong Economy
