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A Coloring Book of the Odyssey (From the art of Ancient Greece.) The greatest trip the world has ever known, all from ancient art. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

Available in two levels, students of all ages study events from Early Modern history. This was a time of nationalism and revolution: scientific, agricultural, industrial, French, and American. It was also a time of civil war and rebellion: English, Spanish, Scottish, Russian, and America. And it was a time of advancement and expansion: the Age of Reason, Galileo, Lewis and Clark, East India Trading Company, Mercantilism, and the Enlightenment. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in Early Modern history from all parts of the world. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Early Modern course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From Elizabethan England to the California Gold Rush, Early Modern level one is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Early Modern level one is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from 1600 to 1850. This guide includes: 18 Early Modern history blackline maps; Hands-on activity instructions; Extensive library lists for each lesson; Suggested schedule for a 36 week school year; 20 detailed lessons covering: Reading, Writing, Map work, Activities. *Grades 6-8. Note:* Early Modern Level two is a comprehensive course that is appropriate for both middle school and high school students with little modification. For high school students we recommend adding daily lesson summaries and one oral report of the studentʼs choice. **Includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Available in three levels, students of all ages study events from ancient civilizations including first farming, the Code of Hammurabi, the invention of writing, the Diaspora, Greek democracy, and the rise and fall of Rome. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of Ancient civilizations from all parts of the world such as the Egyptians, the Greeks, the Romans, the Mayans, the Hittites, the Persians, the Mesopotamians, and many others. The starting point in history is also the starting point in History Odyssey. Ancients is the most basic of all the time periods. (With the exception of level three. Level three courses do not get increasingly more difficult). Like all History Odyssey courses, each Ancients course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From first civilizations to the Fall of Rome, Ancients level two is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with literature, world geography, and writing activities. Ancients level two is a student guide that provides step by step lessons to learn world history from 6000 BCE to AD 500. Students will also learn basic outlining and summarizing skills, research skills, critical thinking and analytical skills. This guide includes: 21 Ancient history blackline maps; Worksheets; Recommended resource list. 87 detailed lessons covering: Literature, Writing, Map work, Timeline analysis, Research. **Includes a 1" binder. Grades 5-8. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Available in three levels, students of all ages study events from the Middle Ages including monasticism; the Vikings; knighthood; the Crusades; the Dark Ages, feudalism; early American, African, and Asian dynasties; and the Renaissance. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in the Middle Ages from all parts of the world such as Normans, Byzantines, Mongols, Aztecs, Hapsburgs, Tudors, and many others. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Middle Ages course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From fall of Rome to the Renaissance, Middle Ages level two is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with literature, world geography, and writing activities. Middle Ages level two is a student guide that provides step by step lessons to learn world history from AD 500 to 1600. Students will also learn advanced outlining and summarizing skills, how to write a biography, research skills, beginning literary analysis, critical thinking and analytical skills. This guide includes: 29 Middle Ages history blackline maps; Worksheets; Recommended resource list; Primary source writings; 113 detailed lessons covering: Literature, Writing, Map work, Timeline analysis, Research. Grades 5-8. **Includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Modern history brought to life: Making sense of the nonsensical. Available in two levels, students of all ages study events from Modern Times history. This was a time of imperialism, nationalism, manifest destiny, and technology. And it was a time of world war, the American Civil War, and attention to human rights. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in modern history from all parts of the world. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Modern Times course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From British Imperialism to the American Civil War to the Israeli- Palestinian conflict, Modern Times level two is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with literature, world geography, and writing activities. Modern Times level two is a student guide that provides step by step lessons to learn world history from 1850 to the 21st Century. Students will also learn how to write an essay, how to write a research paper, literary analysis, critical thinking and analytical skills. *Modern Times Level two is a comprehensive course that is appropriate for both middle school and high school students with little modification. For high school students we recommend greater focus on the assigned research paper. This guide includes. 23 modern history blackline maps; Worksheets; Recommended resource list; Primary source writings; 99 detailed lessons covering: Literature, Writing, Map work, Timeline analysis, Research. **Includes a 1" binder. Grades 7-9. From Pandia Press. Learn More

250 years of revolution, discovery, and trade brought to life. Available in two levels, students of all ages study events from Early Modern history. This was a time of nationalism and revolution: scientific, agricultural, industrial, French, and American. It was also a time of civil war and rebellion: English, Spanish, Scottish, Russian, and America. And it was a time of advancement and expansion: the Age of Reason, Galileo, Lewis and Clark, East India Trading Company, Mercantilism, and the Enlightenment. These comprehensive courses cover success and failures of civilizations in Early Modern history from all parts of the world. Like all History Odyssey courses, each Early Modern course carefully and gradually integrates literature and writing into the study of history. Geography is interwoven with history making it meaningful and memorable. From Elizabethan England to the California Gold Rush, Early Modern level one is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Early Modern level one is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from 1600 to 1850. This guide includes: 18 Early Modern history blackline maps; Hands-on activity instructions; Extensive library lists for each lesson; Suggested schedule for a 36 week school year; 20 detailed lessons covering: Reading, Writing, Map work, Activities. Grades 1-5. **Includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press. Learn More

Level one History Odyssey courses are essentially parent/teacher guides that provide step by step lessons guiding you through the teaching of each time period in history. Level one guides are generally written for 1st through 4th grade students. (Modern Times, level one is recommended for grades 3 through 6. It is a more difficult course and bridges the gap between level one and level two courses.) Level one guides coordinate resources that are full of engaging activities and that tell history as an exciting story. They utilize many activities that provide a hands-on experience of history including craft projects, art projects, cooking, and coloring. Each guide includes several blackline maps that students complete throughout the course, integrating geography with the study of history. Age-appropriate reading books are gradually introduced and prepare the student for classic literature in level two programs. From Victorian England to the Gulf War, Modern Times level one is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Modern Times level one is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from 1850 to present. This guide includes: 21 modern history blackline maps; Hands-on activity instructions; Extensive library lists for each lesson; Suggested schedule for a 36 week school year. 22 detailed lessons covering: Reading, Writing, Map work, Activities .**This item also includes a 1" binder. From Pandia Press Learn More

The History Odyssey Timeline is a highly effective and attractive tool that assists students in organizing their study of world history events, people, discoveries, and much more. Students enter historical events they deem significant, creating greater retention and optimal opportunity to recognize relationships between events, connections, consequences, and the flow of history across the ages. The History Odyssey Timeline consists of four separate timelines, each approximately 11 inches tall by 5 feet long. Unique Features: Date indicators are consistently spaced for each of the four timelines for a true sense of the progression of history. Divided into seven category sections, allowing students best organization of data: Men and Women, Wars and Conflicts, Treaties and Agreements, etc. Specifically designed to coordinate with History Odyssey courses. Can be used with any history course. Unfold each timeline to display as an attractive wall hanging or add hole pinches and keep it handy in your own three-ring binder. Students enter dates of historical events and people across seven category sections. Eras and dynasties can be entered as colored blocks of time. Optional sticker pack available (Sold separately - Item #5665). 200 black and white stickers depicting beautifully detailed sketches of historical events and people from 6000 BCE to Present Day. From Pandia Press. Learn More

200 color stickers depicting beautifully detailed sketches of historical events and people from 6000 BCE to Present Day. There are 50 stickers for each time period. Each sticker is approximately 1″ x 1.5″ size. From Pandia Press. Coordinates with History Odyssey Timeline (sold separately, Item # 4785) Learn More

Western civilization begins with one of the greatest books of the ancient world, the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., this epic was one of the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Odyssey has been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and is the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. This Memoria Press edition features the translation of Samuel Butler, which is both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students

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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey #8898 by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students. The Odyssey Student Guide contains Reading Notes, Comprehension Questions, Quotations, and more. The answers are contained in Teacher Guide (#8900 sold separately). Learn More

Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey #8898 was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.

The Odyssey Teacher Guide contains the answers to the Student Guide (sold separately #8899) and the quizzes and tests.

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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students. See also 8895 and 8896 Learn More

Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.

The Iliad Student Guide contains Reading Notes, Reading Comprehension Questions, Discussion Questions, and more. The answers are contained in the Teacher Guide (sold separately#8896) Novel #8894.

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Western civilization begins with the two greatest books of the ancient world, the Iliad and the Odyssey by the Greek poet Homer. Traditionally dated to the 8th century B.C., these epics were the most important influences in the formation of Greek culture. The Iliad was the principal textbook in the schools of ancient Greece and Rome, and the primary authority in matters of ethics and morals, civic behavior, and military tactics. The Odyssey was the original great adventure story and character study. The Iliad and the Odyssey have been enormously influential in Western literature and art, and are the perfect place to begin your study of Western culture and the Great Books. These Memoria Press editions feature the translations of Samuel Butler, which are both scholarly and easily accessible to younger students.

The Teacher Guide contains the answers to the Student Guide (sold separately#8895) and the quizzes and tests. Novel #8894.

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