Activities such as fill-in-the-blanks, maps, word puzzles, and other worksheets to photocopy are in this hefty book. Additionally, games, music, recipes, and other craft suggestions provide variety. Labeled for grades 5-12, this book is one option...

Describes some of the well-known as well as the lesser-known details of Paul Revere's life and exciting ride. Enjoyable text by Jean Fritz. Read two weeks in unit 4. 32 pages PB

With this imaginative, informative, and amply-illustrated guide to drawing, it's amazingly easy for kids to make those art dreams come true. After a brief overview of tools and materials, the entertaining hands-on activities begin with contour...

Using a travel guide format, describes the Aztec and Inca civilizations in 1504, including their clothing, food, dwellings, sports, religion, and other aspects of daily life. Great choice for learning about this pre-colonized society. 32 pages HB

Providing basic information about eleven of the battles of the French and Indian War, this picture book will explain more about the struggle for control of North America. 32 pages PB

Colorful introduction to the life and accomplishments of Ben Franklin. Great biography if you don't have one on your shelves. Read one week in unit 4. 48 pages PB

Readers today are still fascinated by Nat, an eighteenth-century nautical wonder and mathematical wizard. Nathaniel Bowditch grew up in a sailor's world--Salem in the early days, when tall-masted ships from foreign ports crowded the wharves. Your...

Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, Midsummer Night's Dream, King Lear, Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, Twelfth Night, and other selections told for children will be part of your read-aloud time for lower-grammar, upper-grammar, and dialectic students. 117...

Colonial Living is Edwin Tunis's vigorous re-creation of 17th- and 18th-century America--of the everyday living of those sturdy men and women who carved a way of life out of the wilderness. In lively text and accurate drawings, you and your students...

Examines the political situation in America at the time of the troubles between England and her colonies there and describes how the Declaration of Independence was written and accepted. Easy reading for most upper-grammar students. 48 pages PB

Easy reading for upper-grammar students that covers exploration after Columbus, including Cort??s, Pizarro, de Soto, Verrazano, Drake, and more. Excellent addition to your students' studies. Read three weeks in unit 2, and two weeks in unit 3. 48...

Recounts the story of Johann Gutenberg, who is credited with the invention of printing with moveable type. 64 pages PB

Read about the impact that Francis Marion had on the Revolutionary War. This one will hold the interest of your youngsters and be a great addition to your home library! 60 pages PB

Although we are using few from the History of the U.S. series, Book 3, written by Joy Hakim gets a thumbs up from us! The lively text, engaging pictures, and thorough coverage make this our choice for a spine text for Unit 4 upper-grammar students....

A Newbery Medal winner in 1965, this novel tells the story of Juan, a slave who is the assistant to the great Spanish painter, Diego Velasquez. In spite of this type of work being forbidden to slaves, Juan becomes an accomplished artist himself....

Introduces the Middle Ages, including activities and crafts that are representative of medieval life, such as creating an hour glass, a catapult, a coat of arms, and a code of honor. Similar to others from Williamson Publishing, this is a book your...

The second book in the popular "A History of US" series (third edition), this is an excellent introduction to the formation of the American colonies. Abundant pictures and thorough text make this a solid choice for upper grammar students....

Learn about Mecca in ancient times, the prophet Muhammad, mosques, hajj, and more. This picture book will accentuate your student's study of Islam. Read with him to provide a balanced approach to this religion. 32 pages PB

Presents an overview of culture and society during the Middle Ages. Coupled with our core selection, this book is a nice add-on for upper-grammar students. Nice pictures help the topic matter become real to the young student. 64 pages PB

Published by Christian Liberty Press, this is the story of two young Americans who are on vacation in Europe. Along the way, they meet Luther, Nicolai, Gerhardt, Calvin, and other fascinating players of the Reformation. At the end of each biography,...

There are typically four to six pages provided about each president in this book by National Geographic. Information about the branches of government, political parties, first ladies, the Electoral College and more is also included. Read three weeks...

Follows the struggles and triumphs of the colonists who came to the New World and founded Plymouth Colony in what would become Massachusetts. Simple picture book for your studies. 48 pages PB

Presents an overview of the history of European society during the time known as the Renaissance, from the fourteenth to the seventeenth century. Easy but enjoyable reading that will help the Renaissance come alive to youngsters. 64 pages PB

Follow the steps of Champlain as he explores from New France to Cape Cod. Adds In-Depth reading to your studies for this week. 32 pages PB

Describes how the Constitution came to be written and ratified. Also includes the full text of the document produced by the Constitutional Convention of 1787. 64 pages PB

From the ancient Germans to the Hundred Years' War, this delightful chapter book is a step up from the picture books that your child was accustomed to as a lower-grammar student. It relates the story of the Middle Ages in an effective and simple...

A child's story of our country's birthplace, Jamestown in Virginia. Enjoyable book that was first printed in 1948 and will make a great addition to your home library! 35 pages PB   NO QUANTITY DISCOUNTS!

Presents three to five page biographies of various Christian men and women who helped to shape the Christian faith and church throughout history. This is an excellent introduction to Church History for those in your youngest crowd. Read three weeks...

Easy-to-read chapter biography about this separatist settler of the Plymouth Colony. 200 pages PB