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he LIFEPAC 2nd Grade History & Geography Set gives students a biblical introduction to the history of the United States of America. Ten engaging worktexts present lessons on the trail of the Native Americans, the different branches of the government, westward expansion, and America’s pioneers. The course also includes a comprehensive study of maps. Learn More

A Child's Story of America by Christian Liberty Press gives students a comprehensive overview of U.S. history from Columbus to the present. Review questions are included throughout, as well as helpful maps. Contains numerous illustrations and large print, recommended 4th grade, 200 pages. Learn More

History for Little Pilgrims by Christian Liberty Press presents a lively and biblical overview of world and American history, including Creation, the history of God's kingdom, early explorers and cultures, the discovery of the Americas, and the growth and development of the U.S. Numerous full-color illustrations, maps, and chapter questions help ensure comprehension. Geography lessons also included, and a coloring book is also available for supplemental use. Recommended grade: 1; 120 pages. Learn More

ADAM AND HIS KIN: The Lost History of Their Lives and Times by Ruth Beechick. A rare blending of the Bible account with information from sciences, archeology, ancient traditions and other sources. Reads as easily as a story, yet teaches actual history. Narrates from creation to Abram, encompassing the whole period usually called "prehistoric". Charts, maps and illustrations help to give a clear picture of times and places. Gives insights into the world before the great flood and into the rebuilding of civilization afterward. Shows the sources of all pagan beliefs. For the whole family. 176 pages, Paperback. Learn More

Have we been brainwashed about our roots? Read evidence that the writings in Genesis are more ancient than historians admit. Adam, Noah, and other eyewitnesses actually wrote these records for us. This unique course, based on Genesis 1-11, integrates the linguistic evidence and other fields of knowledge with the Bible. It clears up the fuzziness of history before Egypt. Through literature and art it reveals startling insights about giants, dragons, cherubim and other beings that the early people knew but we have lost in myth. Gives true answers to age-old questions of God, man, and the world -- in order to develop the right worldview, which leads to right thinking. Includes maps, charts, timeline and full-color reproductions of ancient art. Six units with flexible uses for teens, almost teens, and the rest of the family. 112 pages, Paperback Learn More

If the Romans were history’s great men of action, the Greeks were history’s great men of thought. Dive into the lives and minds of thirty-two famous Greeks through stories detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. The triumphs of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, Alexander the Great, and many others will enable your students to understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment is still known today as “The Greek Miracle.”

Each of the 30 workbook lessons of the Famous Men of Greece Guide includes famous quotes, a drill of key people and places, 10 vocabulary words, 5-10 comprehension questions, and an activities section with mapwork, discussion questions, and research projects. The Appendix contains maps, a “Who Said That?” worksheet, a timeline, drill questions, and drawing pages.

The first 11 lessons are a review of Greek mythology and are therefore not included on the Final Exam.

Text #1256 is to be used with Student Guide/Workbook, #5060 and Teacher Guide, #5061. From Memoria Press-Charter/Public Editions

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Get your passports ready!

A Trip Around the World gives you and your students the opportunity to explore life in Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, Germany, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States. Sections for each country contain basic information (area, population, flag descriptions, etc.), fascinating facts (sports, education, wildlife, etc.), language activities, recipes, classroom activities, flags, maps, and a resource list.

Softcover 112 pages. Recommended for grades K-3

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Bring the action and adventure of U.S. history into the classroom with U.S. History Maps for grades 5 and up! From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating 96-page book enhances the study of any era in U.S. history! The maps can be easily reproduced, projected, and scanned, and each map includes classroom activities and brief explanations of historical events. This book covers topics such as the discovery of America, Spanish conquistadors, the New England colonies, wars and conflicts, westward expansion, slavery, and transportation. The book includes answer keys. Grades 5-8 Learn More

Key to Metric Measurement worksheets helps students understand metric units and how to apply them. Teach the Metric System with Real Examples. With these workbooks, students learn how to measure in metric units. The metric system is the only one used in international commerce and communication, and it's becoming more prevalent in the United States. Students completing this series will be more comfortable with the metric system as adults. The many creative activities in Key to Metric Measurement are designed to help students learn at a careful pace and may be done individually or in groups, with some specific team projects in each book. Interesting measurement activities involve the use of real examples from many countries, such as maps of Mexico and Japan, and a train schedule from China. There are 4 books in this series. Book 1 Focus: Metrics Units of Length. Anwers key and notes are available separately. 45 pages. Softcover. Grades 4-12 Learn More

Key to Metric Measurement worksheets helps students understand metric units and how to apply them. Teach the Metric System with Real Examples. With these workbooks, students learn how to measure in metric units. The metric system is the only one used in international commerce and communication, and it's becoming more prevalent in the United States. Students completing this series will be more comfortable with the metric system as adults. The many creative activities in Key to Metric Measurement are designed to help students learn at a careful pace and may be done individually or in groups, with some specific team projects in each book. Interesting measurement activities involve the use of real examples from many countries, such as maps of Mexico and Japan, and a train schedule from China. There are 4 books in this series. Book 2 Focus: Measuring Length and Perimeter Using Metric Units. Anwers key and notes are available separately. 45 pages. Softcover. Grades 4-12 Learn More

Key to Metric Measurement worksheets helps students understand metric units and how to apply them. Teach the Metric System with Real Examples. With these workbooks, students learn how to measure in metric units. The metric system is the only one used in international commerce and communication, and it's becoming more prevalent in the United States. Students completing this series will be more comfortable with the metric system as adults. The many creative activities in Key to Metric Measurement are designed to help students learn at a careful pace and may be done individually or in groups, with some specific team projects in each book. Interesting measurement activities involve the use of real examples from many countries, such as maps of Mexico and Japan, and a train schedule from China. There are 4 books in this series. Book 3 Focus: Finding Area & Volume Using Metric Units. Anwers key and notes are available separately. 53 pages. Softcover. Grades 4-12 Learn More

Key to Metric Measurement worksheets helps students understand metric units and how to apply them. Teach the Metric System with Real Examples. With these workbooks, students learn how to measure in metric units. The metric system is the only one used in international commerce and communication, and it's becoming more prevalent in the United States. Students completing this series will be more comfortable with the metric system as adults. The many creative activities in Key to Metric Measurement are designed to help students learn at a careful pace and may be done individually or in groups, with some specific team projects in each book. Interesting measurement activities involve the use of real examples from many countries, such as maps of Mexico and Japan, and a train schedule from China. There are 4 books in this series. Book 4 Focus: Mass, Capacity, Temperature and Time. Anwers key and notes are available separately. 52 pages. Softcover. Grades 4-12 Learn More

For many students, understanding the basics of latitude and longitude is a challenge that limits their ability to comprehend and synthesize geographical information. Where on Earth? is a valuable resource that addresses this issue, with seven engaging lessons. The seven skill-sequenced lessons include reproducible student reading material, diagrams, vocabulary exercises, activities, worksheets, and maps. Building skill upon skill, students read about key concepts, then use grids and maps to develop an understanding of latitude and longitude. Detailed teaching suggestions, tests, and answer keys are included. Topics include: How grid lines measure; What is latitude? Mercator maps; Elliptical maps; ...and many more. Developed by a geography teacher, Where on Earth? is a classroom-tested approach that works. Grades 7-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

Published by Common Sense Press, Great Science Adventures is the result of the creativity of Dinah Zike and Susan Simpson. This series makes learning relevant and exciting! Check out all 10 titles which include Life, Earth, and Physical Science! In each of the 24 lessons, students make a Lots of Science Library Book using the masters provided inside. Information, pictures and diagrams make the study of each topic meaningful. For lab activities, the exclusive Investigative Loop process helps students get the most from their experience. Complete and clear directions are provided, along with materials lists, questions to ask, and data for students to record. 3D Graphic Organizers make complicated material simple. Students see and touch each part, increasing understanding and retention. Teacher Pages include vocabulary words, concept maps, assessments, assignments for all grade levels, and enrichment activities. From Common Sense Press. Grades K-8 Learn More

35 reproducible map activities from the ancient Near East to modern Vietnam. Each map is accompanied by background material and prompts for examining the map’s meaning and role in world history. Maps and activities include: Barbarian Invasions of Rome; Africa’s Cultures Before European Contact; Latin America: The Colonies; Europe, 1939; The Modern Middle East; …and 30 more. Grades 7-10. From Walch Education. Learn More

There are numerous ways to interpret or present U.S. history -- and one of the most illuminating is through maps. U.S. History Map Activities brings history into perspective through the visual aid of cartography. 25 maps and matching worksheets capture the sweep and influence of key events over the past 500 years. Sample chapter titles include: Early American Indians and Their Culture; Thirteen Colonies; Louisiana Purchase and Western Exploration; Texas and the Mexican War; Mining Regions and Cattle Trails of the Old West; American Involvement in Vietnam; ...and 19 more. By working with the maps, students will gain new; understanding into how the land has influenced the conflicts, politics, culture, and traditions of our country. Grades 7-10. From Walch Education. 92 pages. Learn More

As we explore the Holy Land you and your family will delight in incredible, mysterious landscapes, hidden wonders and beautiful peoples - all created in God's image. We will travel through the lands of Scripture, discovering familiar Biblical landmarks, such as the possible resting place of Noah's Ark, the remains of the Tower of Babel, the tracks of Moses up to the peak of Mount Sinai. Over the course of 16 chapters and nearly 280 pages of text, explore six Middle Eastern countries with: ~ engaging text of a "living-book" ~Field Notes (narration prompts) ~Travel Logs (notebooking & mapping activites) ~Bringing it Home suggestions that focus on art, music, poetry and food of each country, ~Prayer Walk for each country. Written for grammar age explorers (gr. 1- gr.6) CD-ROM includes reproducibles in the form of copywork passages, copywork templates, travel log templates, quizzes, maps, recipes and more.279 pages packed with delightful information. From Knowledge Quest/Bramley Books. Learn More

This expanded and updated full-color world history text from Christian Liberty Press provides a comprehensive overview of ancient history from Creation through the 1620s. Written from a Christian perspective, this hardcover edition contains vocabulary terms, comprehension questions, and suggested projects.

The volume begins with a discussion of how history is formed, including methods of archaeology, dating, geology, the evolution/creation debate, and the written record. Following units cover early civilizations and kingdoms, classical Greece, Rome, Christianity, African history, the early Middle Ages, the development of European nations, the Far East, Pre-Columbian America, the Renaissance, and the Reformation. The text contains many colorful images and maps, as well as additional side.

9th Grade. 466 pages, indexed, hardcover.

Non-consumable. This 3rd Edition has been extensively revised with updated information, color illustrations, and enhanced maps.

Also available :

• Key #3179
• Tests # 3180
• Historical Charts #6265
• Volume 2 #3193

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Streams of Civilization Volume 2 Third Edition

Volume 1(#3181) provides a comprehensive overview from Creation through about 1620.

Volume 2(#3193) takes us from the Age of Exploration to the present. Both volumes have been significantly revised and are now 3rd editions.

The hardcover texts feature many more maps and illustrations and are now thicker; Volume 1 is now over 400 pages and Vol. 2 is over 600 pages. Each textbook chapter ends with comprehension questions, projects, vocabulary and a list of notable people. Projects include writing assignments (research papers, reports, news stories, and creative writing), research suggestions, discussion questions, art and music appreciation and more. Completing at least one project per chapter is recommended. Volume 2, in addition to more challenging reading, increases the emphasis on church history in relation to secular history.It offers no apologies for the strong conservative opinions expressed.

Teacher manual packets hold a brief introduction with some teaching tips, but are primarily answer keys with answers to comprehension questions and definitions for chapter vocabulary and notable people.(#3179, #3191)

Test packets include one test per chapter with 20-25 questions in each. These include matching,true/false, short answer, ordering, and multiple choice. Answers are found at the end of the test packet. ( #3180, # 3190)

Historical Charts #6265 also available.

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These 18" x 24" maps are used with Geography Through Literature study guide and Holling Clancy Holling titles (sold separately). This set includes maps for three regions of the United States and one map of the world. It is recommended that each student have his/her own Map Set to complete the course requirements. From Beautiful Feet Books. Learn More

Published by Common Sense Press, Great Science Adventures is the result of the creativity of Dinah Zike and Susan Simpson. This series makes learning relevant and exciting! Check out all 10 titles which include Life, Earth, and Physical Science! In each of the 24 lessons, students make a Lots of Science Library Book using the masters provided inside. Information, pictures and diagrams make the study of each topic meaningful. For lab activities, the exclusive Investigative Loop process helps students get the most from their experience. Complete and clear directions are provided, along with materials lists, questions to ask, and data for students to record. 3D Graphic Organizers make complicated material simple. Students see and touch each part, increasing understanding and retention. Teacher Pages include vocabulary words, concept maps, assessments, assignments for all grade levels, and enrichment activities. From Common Sense Press. Grades K-8 Learn More

Published by Common Sense Press, Great Science Adventures is the result of the creativity of Dinah Zike and Susan Simpson. This series makes learning relevant and exciting! Check out all 10 titles which include Life, Earth, and Physical Science! In each of the 24 lessons, students make a Lots of Science Library Book using the masters provided inside. Information, pictures and diagrams make the study of each topic meaningful. For lab activities, the exclusive Investigative Loop process helps students get the most from their experience. Complete and clear directions are provided, along with materials lists, questions to ask, and data for students to record. 3D Graphic Organizers make complicated material simple. Students see and touch each part, increasing understanding and retention. Teacher Pages include vocabulary words, concept maps, assessments, assignments for all grade levels, and enrichment activities. From Common Sense Press. Grades K-8 Learn More

Don’t just read about history—experience it! Color a picture of Captain Cook in Botany Bay, design an Ottoman pattern, play the Battle of Bunker Hill board game, and pan for gold. Designed to turn the accompanying book The Story of the World, Volume 3: Early Modern Times (sold separately) into a complete history program, this Activity Book provides you with comprehension questions and answers, sample narrations, maps and geography activities, coloring pages, lists of additional readings in history and literature, and plenty of simple, hands-on activities — all designed for grades 1-4. If you purchase this Activity Book, you have permission to copy the maps and coloring pages for use within your own family. Tests and Audio Book are also available (sold separately). Learn More

Examine the technological and social changes brought about by the machine age in Europe and the United States in this social studies activity book for the middle grades. Activities, maps, puzzles, quizzes, and a time line are included.

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