country as it is to-day. Properly presented to pupils, the material
gleaned from these books will help them to form a more definite idea
of what every American should do to preserve intact the national peace
and prosperity which is their heritage.

In the following list, titles marked with an asterisk contain material
which can be understandingly read by the pupils themselves. It will be
better to have the teacher read to the class from the others.


READINGS IN AMERICAN HISTORY AND GOVERNMENT

*Tappan's _Elementary History of Our Country_, Chapters 4 to 9
inclusive. These deal with the whole period of colonization.

Thwaites and Kendall's _History of the United States for Schools_.
Chapters 3 to 9 inclusive. This is a more advanced book which
amplifies the story. There are valuable suggestions for reading in
standard literature.

Guitteau's _Preparing for Citizenship_. Chapter 19 is of great
inspirational value.

*Webster's _Americanization and Citizenship_. The following paragraphs
set forth American ideals in their origin and development: 44, 52, 53,
54, 55, 63, 73, 117-121.

*Tappan's _Our European Ancestors_. Chapters 16-20 inclusive. These
describe the European rivalries which influenced the colonization of
America.