All Aboard the Interstate

Travel along the U.S. Interstate Highway System! This Primary Source Reader explores how this network of fast-paced freeways changed how Americans live and move. All Aboard the Interstate • Describes the geography, history, and economics surrounding the Interstate Highway System • Excites students with vibrant images and maps • Covers both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes an index and glossary, essential discussion questions, and other instructional tools to help students expand their social studies skills The U.S. Interstate Highway System provides 48,876 miles of roads that get Americans where they need to go. This teacher-approved book shows students how interstate roads have evolved and grown over time, including the history of roads built by native peoples. With rich grade-level text and plenty of useful text features, this Around the United States reader gives students a meaningful inside look at the important role of the U.S. Interstate Highway System.