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  1. History Quest: Early Times (Pandia Press)

    History Quest: Early Times (Pandia Press)

    SKU: 6521

    $36.99

    Elementary History Curriculum from Pandia Press

    Grade level: appropriate for 1st – 4th grade as a read-aloud, 5th grade+ as an independent read

    Book type: Narrative History book with many backline drawing illustrations and maps

    Through an exciting and rich narrative, History Quest: Early Times takes you on a journey into the past to experience the rise and fall of ancient civilizations and empires. You’ll visit faraway places to meet and learn from everyday folks, famous world leaders, and even a few mythological characters. Designed as a read-aloud for elementary-age children, an independent read for older students, or a journey of exciting adventures for family storytime, the History Quest series presents an immersive study of history in an engaging and memorable format.  

    In every chapter of History Quest you will find a "History Hop!" that takes you on an imaginary journey back in time to meet historical characters and visit historical places such as a campfire breakfast with a Paleolithic family, tea time with Empress Leizu in Ancient China, a chat with Socrates at the Agora, and more! Blackline drawing illustrations and maps included.

    516 pages. From Pandia Press

    See also Study Guide #6520. Learn More
  2. History Quest: Early Times Study Guide (Pandia Press)

    History Quest: Early Times Study Guide (Pandia Press)

    SKU: 6520

    $64.99

    History Quest: Early times Study Guide contains everything you need for a full year’s history curriculum for elementary-age children. Each weekly unit takes a chapter of History Quest: Early Times (#6521), the narrative history series, and turns it into a robust unit study with a week’s worth of engaging activities. Your student will gain a broad and deep understanding of early civilizations through readings, geography activities, discussions, writing assignments, coloring pages, crafts, and more. Also included throughout the curriculum are four weeks of warm and cozy ancient literature study, where parents and students snuggle up together to enjoy time-honored tales from four ancient civilizations across the world

    . The History Quest: Early Times Study Guide is your child’s first step in a lifelong quest to explore and appreciate history. From Paleolithic times to the Islamic Empire, the Study Guide to History Quest: Early Times is a complete one-year curriculum guide that combines history with activities, world geography, great books, and writing. Young students study events and people from early civilization including ancient Egypt, Babylon, Assyria, Mesoamerica, Persia, Greece, India, Rome, Kush and Aksum, China, and Arabia. This comprehensive curriculum combines history studies with geography, literature, hands-on activities, and writing.

    History Quest:  Early Times Study Guide is a teacher/parent guide that provides step by step lessons to teach world history from Pre-history to the 8th century CE.

    270 pages. Grades 1-4.

    From Pandia Press.

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  3. Modern American and World History Timeline for Gr. 5-8  - (Beautiful Feet Books)

    Modern American and World History Timeline for Gr. 5-8 - (Beautiful Feet Books)

    SKU: 6613

    $14.95

    Ranging from the bombardment of Fort Sumter at the beginning of the Civil War in 1861 to The Great Recession in 2007, this Timeline features 28 dated illustrations to help your student learn and visualize the incredible people and events of the last 150 years. Well-known figures such as Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, Gladys Aylward, Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr., are interspersed with the seminal events of the World Wars, the Civil Rights Movement, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Designed to aid students in understanding the chronology of historical events the Timeline will be a useful teaching tool as well as a fun project. With its dated illustrations of significant events and individuals, students cut and color the detailed drawings and paste them on three 6" x 34" card-stock strips which are scored and able to fold for convenient storage in the student notebook. Many students will mount their completed timelines on the wall. When assembled this timeline will stretch to nearly nine feet in length! Author: Josh Berg. From Beautiful Feet Books Learn More
  4. Magic Tree House/Merlin Mission #7 Night of the New Magicians

    Magic Tree House/Merlin Mission #7 Night of the New Magicians

    SKU: 6678

    $5.99

    Night of the New Magicians By MARY POPE OSBORNE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA

    The #1 bestselling chapter book series of all time celebrates 25 years with new covers and a new, easy-to-use numbering system!

    Merlin sends Jack and Annie on a mysterious mission to Paris, France, over a 100 years ago. There they must find four magicians and give them an urgent message from Merlin himself. When Jack and Annie land in Paris, they make their way to the 1889 World’s Fair. Below the Eiffel Tower, built especially for the fair, there are thousands of exhibits from all over the world. But how will Jack and Annie find the magicians in the crowds of people? And who are the magicians anyway? Jack and Annie are about to find out in another adventure filled with history, magic, and amazing surprises!

    Formerly numbered as Magic Tree House #35, the title of this book is now Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #7: Night of the New Magicians.</p

    Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Aug 14, 2007 | 144 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years |

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  5. City of God, by St Augustine Bishop of Hippo

    City of God, by St Augustine Bishop of Hippo

    SKU: 4349

    $18.00

    City of God By AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO Translated by Henry Bettenson

    St Augustine, bishop of Hippo, was one of the central figures in the history of Christianity, and City of God is one of his greatest theological works. Written as an eloquent defence of the faith at a time when the Roman Empire was on the brink of collapse, it examines the ancient pagan religions of Rome, the arguments of the Greek philosophers and the revelations of the Bible. Pointing the way forward to a citizenship that transcends the best political experiences of the world and offers citizenship that will last for eternity, City of God is one of the most influential documents in the development of Christianity.

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  6. Exploring Australia Resource Book Grade 5-8

    Exploring Australia Resource Book Grade 5-8

    SKU: 6415

    $9.99

    Take students in grades 5–8 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Exploring Australia! This 48-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Map projects and hands-on activities engage students in learning about the physical, political, and human geography of Australia. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. This book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

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  7. World Civilizations and Cultures Resource Book Grade 5-8

    World Civilizations and Cultures Resource Book Grade 5-8

    SKU: 6414

    $13.99

    Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using World Civilizations and Cultures! This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and mapping exercises engage students in learning about the history and culture of civilizations around the world. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. Aligned to Common Core State Standards, NCSS standards and national and Canadian provincial standards. By Carson Dellosa/Mark Twain Media Learn More
  8. Exploring Africa Resource Book Grade 5-8

    Exploring Africa Resource Book Grade 5-8

    SKU: 6411

    $9.99

    Take students in grades 5–8 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Exploring Africa! This 48-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Map projects and hands-on activities engage students in learning about the physical, political, and human geography of Africa. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level.

    Aligned to Common Core State Standards, NCSS standards and national and Canadian provincial standards.

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  9. What Was the Gold Rush?

    What Was the Gold Rush?

    SKU: 7923

    $5.99

    ABOUT WHAT WAS THE GOLD RUSH?

    Which of these facts are true?

    Bedbug, Hangtown, and Murderer’s Gulch were mining camps

    People poured into California to get rich quick

    The largest nugget weighed 195 pounds In 1848, gold was discovered in California, attracting over 300,000 people from all over the world, some who struck it rich and many more who didn’t.

    Hear the stories about the gold-seeking "forty-niners!"

    With black-and white illustrations and sixteen pages of photos, a nugget from history is brought to life!

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  10. History Year by Year

    History Year by Year

    SKU: 6730

    $24.99

    History Year by Year THE HISTORY OF THE WORLD, FROM THE STONE AGE TO THE DIGITAL AGE

    Get ready for the ultimate time-travelling tour through history!

    From ancient times to the modern world, you’ll experience each and every defining moment firsthand, including revolutions, art, battles, leaders, ideas, and inventions.

    A giant visual timeline keeps track of your ongoing journey with stunning pictures, beautiful illustrations, and fact-packed text. The special “child in time” features reveal how children lived in different periods. You’ll meet a scribe in ancient Egypt, a young warrior in ancient Greece, and a girl working in the Industrial Revolution, among many others. Complex topics become crystal-clear with comprehensive coverage of ancient Rome, the Renaissance, Mughal India, the Ottoman Empire, the Atlantic slave trade, the French Revolution, the American Civil War, World War I, World War II, the Civil Rights Movement, the War on Terror, and much, much more.

    With more than 1,500 photographs, illustrations, maps, and graphics, History Year By Year showcases history in more detail and depth than ever before. Whether you’re mesmerised by mammoths and mummies or fascinated by flying and Facebook, there is something for everyone on this adventure through the ages.

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  11. World Geography Puzzles: Countries of the World Workbook Grade 5-12

    World Geography Puzzles: Countries of the World Workbook Grade 5-12

    SKU: 1242

    $9.99

    Reinforce geography concepts, such as location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region, with World Geography Puzzles: Countries of the World. The units profile selected countries and then give students an opportunity to reinforce their knowledge by completing a variety of fun and challenging puzzles like crosswords, word searches, hidden messages, and more. Each country profile includes basic information such as capital, population, and type of government. It also offers descriptions of what makes each country unique, such as landmarks and physical features, industries, wildlife, and historical importance.

    These activities can be used as supplements to classroom or homeschool units focused on certain countries, or they can be a fun addition to any geography or social studies lesson. Students will enjoy learning about the countries of the world while completing these fun puzzle units.

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  12. 100 Inventions That Made History

    100 Inventions That Made History

    SKU: 0289

    $17.99

    Applying engaging, innovative design and fun, informative text, 100 Inventions That Made History looks at the trailblazing inventions that have advanced technology and transformed the way we live, as well as the gadgets and gizmos that we couldn’t live without!

    Divided into five chapters — On the Move, Getting Connected, Ordinary Things, For Better or Worse, and Culture Shock — all areas of inventions are covered as well as showcasing the inspirational people who brought them to life. From antibiotics to the atomic bomb, microscopes to the microwave, and wind turbines to the World Wide Web, 100 Inventions That Made History is a discovery not to be missed.

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  13. History of the World Mad Libs

    History of the World Mad Libs

    SKU: 1588

    $5.99

    ABOUT HISTORY OF THE WORLD MAD LIBS History of the World Mad Libs features 21 Mad Libs-style stories all about history! The book includes topics like the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, famous inventors throughout history, and much much more! This makes a great buy for all the inquisitive kids or adults in your life!

    from Penguin- Random

    Middle grades

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  14. Statistics & Probability Workbook

    Statistics & Probability Workbook

    SKU: 12660

    $11.99

    Mark Twain’s Statistics and Probability resource book for fifth to twelfth grades provides opportunities for students to organize and interpret data. From predicting an event to conducting surveys and analyzing test scores, this resource book for math teachers helps students understand how these concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Probability & Statistics is part of the Middle/Upper Grades Math Series, which provides students in middle school, junior high, and high school with instruction and practice in the fundamentals of math so they can transition to higher-order math concepts with confidence. Clear explanations, numerous practice exercises, and frequent reviews provide students with the tools for success in mastering probability and statistics.

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  15. I Said I Could and I Did: True Stories of 20th-Century Americans CD - The Well Trained Mind

    I Said I Could and I Did: True Stories of 20th-Century Americans CD - The Well Trained Mind

    SKU: 8252

    $14.95

    An inspiring audio collection of true stories of 20th Century Americans whose gifts transformed the world.

    Written & Performed by Jim Weiss.

    You will meet: George Gershwin, who composed musical masterpieces, and his lyricist friend, E.Y. Harburg (The Wizard of Oz and more) Navy Admiral Grace Hopper, the quotable computer genius who led the way into the age of high technology Langston Hughes, whose belief in possibilities drove him to overcome racism and write immortal poetry Nellie Bly, the pioneering woman journalist whose breathtaking adventures literally took her around the world Charles Steinmetz, the scientific genius with a giant heart lodged in a body four feet tall Harry Truman, whose boyhood readings in history later guided his own history-making decisions as President of the United States.

    These stories will have you shaking your head in wonder at the vast (and vastly entertaining) variety of ways in which humans can strive for greatness.

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  16. Antarctica (The Seven Continents)  Evan-Moor

    Antarctica (The Seven Continents) Evan-Moor

    SKU: 12739

    $21.99

    Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica!

    The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities.

    Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Antarctica in the World, Physical Features of Antarctica, History of Exploration, People of Antarctica Today, and Natural Resources and Wildlife.

    Recommended ages 9 and up.

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  17. Usborne The Maya,  (IR) - Beginners Series

    Usborne The Maya, (IR) - Beginners Series

    SKU: 4721

    $4.99

    This information book provides a simple introduction to the world of the ancient Maya. It describes their bustling cities and tall temples, their religious beliefs, the customs of their kings and nobles, and their passion for cacao.

    Series: Beginners

    How many eyes do spiders have? What do fire fighters wear? What kind of truck can transport the space shuttle? Find the answers to these questions and lots more in these exciting books for children who are learning to read on their own.

    Age 8 years and up

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  18. History of the World in 100 Pictures (IR)

    History of the World in 100 Pictures (IR)

    SKU: 4173

    $9.99

    A new way of looking at History through a hundred pictures, this title will give young and older readers alike an overview of the most defining moments of World History.

    Series: Picture History

    Discover how life-saving medicines were made, great empires rose, people were sent to the Moon, famous battles were won, and how artists, inventors, scientists, and explorers changed our world through 100 amazing pictures.

    These books contain links to specially selected websites with even more information.

    Age 10 years and up

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  19. Usborne History of Science in 100 Pictures (IR)

    Usborne History of Science in 100 Pictures (IR)

    SKU: 4086

    $9.99

    Find out about the key advances in science through 100 amazing pictures.

    Discover how scientists invented life-saving medicines, probed the secrets of the smallest particles and sent people to the Moon – and how ground-breaking scientific theories changed our world again and again.

    Series: Picture History

    Discover how life-saving medicines were made, great empires rose, people were sent to the Moon, famous battles were won, and how artists, inventors, scientists, and explorers changed our world through 100 amazing pictures.

    These books contain links to specially selected websites with even more information.

    Age 10 years+

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  20. 4D Cityscape Paris Puzzle

    4D Cityscape Paris Puzzle

    SKU: 1959

    $39.99

    Discover Paris with your own eyes with the 4D Cityscape History Over Time Paris Puzzle.

    Includes 3D replica plastic models to complete the puzzle. 4D Cityscape is a challenging and fun multi-lawyer puzzle.

    Take trip through history and discover different parts of the world as you assemble the first to layers of the puzzle to form a map of the city's streets, islands, roads, railways, parks, and geography.

    Layer 1 and 2 assemble together to form a geographical map of the city, while the 4th dimension is time, located on the third layer of the puzzle.

    As you piece together each building in chronological order, the history of the city reveals itself right before your own eyes!

    Recommended ages 14 and up

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  21. 4D Cityscape New York Puzzle

    4D Cityscape New York Puzzle

    SKU: 13044

    $39.99

    Build your own highly-detailed version of 'the city that never sleeps' in the center of your bedroom or living room with the 4D Cityscape: New York City time puzzle.

    This interactive experience is sure to thrill and excite both geography buffs and puzzle lovers alike.

    The first layer of this best-selling, interactive puzzle forms the foundation with a vivid map of New York.

    The second layer is a unique foam layer to add dimension that has cutouts for inserting the miniature buildings.

    Once atop of the first map layer, the 2nd dimension brings New York to life!

    The puzzle includes over 100 plastic buildings that depict the city as it appeared as far back as 1812 through to 1971 with the addition of the World Trade Towers, and into the future in 2013 with the completion of the Freedom Tower.

    Including icons such as the Statue of Liberty, Empire State Building, and the United Nations, the buildings fit into pre-cut holes in a traditional 2D jigsaw puzzle composed of 575 pieces that form the city’s street layout and islands.

    Includes a Time Poster that includes a history of the city.

    Ages 14 and up.

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  22. History Quest: Middle Ages (Pandia Press)

    History Quest: Middle Ages (Pandia Press)

    SKU: 7344

    $36.99

    History Quest: Middle Times | Homeschool History Book from Pandia Press

    Pages: 530

    Grade level: appropriate for 1st – 4th grade as a read-aloud, 5th grade+ as an independent read

    Book type: Narrative history book with many backline illustrations and maps

    Through an exciting and rich narrative, History Quest: Middle Times takes you on a journey through the Middle Ages—a time of knights and ninjas, princesses and sultans, great explorations and technological advances, exciting cities and fascinating figures. You’ll visit faraway places to meet and learn from everyday folks, famous world leaders, and characters in medieval literature.

    Designed as a read-aloud for elementary-age children, an independent read for older students, or a journey of exciting adventures for family storytime, the History Quest series presents an immersive study of history in an engaging and memorable format.

    See also Study Guide #7104. Learn More
  23. Encyclopedia of World Religions

    Encyclopedia of World Religions

    SKU: 5156

    $14.99

    This thought-provoking book offers a balanced exploration of the beliefs, history and customs of all the major world religions, as well as many less well-known faiths, past and present. Spiritually inspiring photographs and illustrations, as well as informative maps and a time chart, will help you to gain a better understanding of: What people of different faiths believe; Where and how people worship; The impact of religion on society; Rites of passage, customs and festivals. Internet links on almost every page take the reader to subject specific world wide web sites for further learning and exploration of the concepts of the religion being discussed.

    Ages 10+   Publisher: Usborne

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  24. Timelines of World History

    Timelines of World History

    SKU: 2730

    $19.99

    Discover the history of the world thanks to this detailed book with lots of timelines to help children understand the chronology of world history. Each time period is laid out with each culture side-by-side so you can see what all was happening at different places at the same time in history.

    Ages 8+

    Publisher: Usborne

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  25. Modern American and World 5-8 Teacher Guide

    Modern American and World 5-8 Teacher Guide

    SKU: 7950

    $26.95

    This item is not available online and can only be purchased at our physical location.

    This study guide, designed for 5th grade-8th grade homeschoolers, makes teaching this literature-rich curriculum easy. The guide provides detailed background information, study notes, comprehension and discussion questions, writing assignments, website links, a Timeline for a fun hands-on activity, and recommended supplemental literature. Organized into easily followed lessons, students and parents will learn the modern history of our nation along with poetry, geography, and character studies.
     
    Through the accompanying literature, your homeschool students will explore one of the most dynamic periods of history in our Modern American and World course that covers the American Civil War up to modern day! Read engaging literature to learn about the events that led to the Civil War, Reconstruction, the turn of the century, both World Wars, Civil Rights, Korean War, Vietnam War, and contemporary America. Study notes provided will cover historical figures like the Wright brothers, Teddy Roosevelt, Gladys Aylward, George Washington Carver, Frederick Douglass, Sergeant York, Jackie Robinson and many others.

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