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Focus on World History is a comprehensive program for students new to world history. The five volumes in the series trace the story of humankind from the dawn of early man in Africa right up to contemporary issues in the 21st century. Guided by the National Standards for History, each unit includes background material and student activities that build skills in decision-making, comprehension analysis, contrasting, sequencing, interpreting, research, mapping, and role playing. The pages of Focus on World History are filled with photographs, maps, charts, drawings, primary source documents, worksheets, and engaging reading selections. Each volume includes an answer key, glossary, assessment, and suggestions for additional activities and resources. Topics in this volume include: Early human communities; Emergence of agricultural societies; Civilizations of Mesopotamia, Egypt, the Indus Valley, and Greece; The great empires of Persia, China, India, and Rome; The emergence of major religions. Grades 7-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

The Middle Ages (400 – 1600) – This engaging story tells world history in a compelling, fun way. Who discovered chocolate? What happened to the Giant Fovor of the Mighty Blows? Why did the Ottoman Turks drag their war ships across dry land? Susan Wise Bauer leads you on a fascinating journey through the cultures, conflicts, and ideas that continue to shape our world. This read-aloud book is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone. ( Turn it into a full-year curriculum with the accompanying Activity Book (sold separately), which provides coloring pages, map exercises, review questions, reading lists (fiction and nonfiction), research ideas, and fun crafts & projects. Parents of older students (4th grade and up) can use the Tests (sold separately) to evaluate progress, with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. Learn More

Find out how explorer Christopher Columbus survived great danger on the high seas on his voyages to the New World. Longer sentences and an expanded vocabulary make this series of 48-page books slightly more challenging: Level 2 is appropriate for children who have started to read but still need help. Information boxes full of background information will stimulate inquisitive minds. These books contain between 700 and 850 words, and they are approximately 70 percent pictures and 30 percent text. The Dorling Kindersley Readers combine an enticing visual layout with high-interest, easy-to-read stories to captivate and delight young bookworms who are just getting started. Written by leading children's authors and compiled in consultation with literacy experts, these engaging books build reader confidence along with a lifelong appreciation for nonfiction, classic stories, and biographies. There is a DK Reader to interest every child at every level, from preschool to grade 4. 32 pages. Learn More

Did you know that horses used to have four toes? Or that a Zedonk is a cross between a zebra and a donkey? Discover these tidbits and more interesting facts and history about equines in DK Eyewitness Books: Horse. From pulling wagons and farm equipment to racing and jumping in professional sports, horses and humans have worked together for over 6,000 years. Delve into the history and modern-day knowledge of our most helpful animals. Find out about the three different types of bits used to guide a horse's head and the fastest recorded speed a horse has run. Learn the major horse breeds from around the world and the many different sizes and colors they come in. Featuring more than 180 images and illustrations, DK Eyewitness Books: Horse brings the fascinating history and story of horses to life. Each revised Eyewitness book retains the stunning artwork and photography from the groundbreaking original series, but the text has been reduced and reworked to speak more clearly to younger readers. Still on every colorful page: vibrant annotated photographs and the integrated text-and-pictures approach that makes Eyewitness a perennial favorite of parents, teachers, and school-age kids. Part of the DK Eyewitness series. Ages 8-12. Paperback 72 pages. Learn More

Discover the story of electricity - from the earliest discoveries to the technologies of today After two centuries of research and experimentation, electricity has revolutionized the way we live and become an indispensable part of scientific progress. Eyewitness Electricity brings vividly to life our exploration of this powerful natural force. It is a vital part of the living world. Our eyes receive light rays and turn them into tiny electrical signals that pass along our nerves to the brain. The chemicals in batteries create power for such things as toys and flashlights. The invention of electric motors enabled the creation of a whole range of household appliances that have shaped the modern world. See how electricity works nerves and muscles and what causes lightning. Learn how electricity can transmit voices and images across an ocean and what makes a silicon chip work. Discover the amazing speed of charged atoms, what happens when you tune in the radio, and much, much more! Learn More

The explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was the beginning of a chain reaction that eventually led to the destruction of the World Trade center and still continues today. In his two-part World War series, author Richard J. Maybury explains that an unbroken line leads directly from the Spanish-Vietnam War, the Iraq-Kuwait War, and the "War on Terror" that began September 11, 2001. Mr. Maybury explains the other side of the story, the side you are not likely to get anywhere else. In World War II: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, which focuses on the years 1935 to September 11, 2001, Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the Second World War. He focuses on events in the Second World War and how our misunderstanding of this war led to America's subsequent wars, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Iraq-Kuwait War, and the "War on Terror". Mr. Maybury also explains how these ideas and events are today the reasons why the U.S. Government gets into so many wars in far corners of the globe. Using the epistolary style of writing (using letters to tell a story), Mr. Maybury plays the part of an economist (Uncle Eric) writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew (Chris). Using stories and examples, Mr. Maybury gives interesting and clear explanations of topics that are generally thought to be too difficult for anyone but experts. Mr. Maybury warns, "beware of anyone who tells you a topic is above you or better left to experts. Many people are twice as smart as they think they are, but they've been intimidated into believing some topics are above them. You can understand almost anything if it is explained well." Learn More

The explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was the beginning of a chain reaction that eventually led to the destruction of the World Trade center and still continues today. In his two-part World War series, author Richard J. Maybury explains that an unbroken line leads directly from the Spanish-Vietnam War, the Iraq-Kuwait War, and the "War on Terror" that began September 11, 2001. Mr. Maybury explains the other side of the story, the side you are not likely to get anywhere else. In World War I: The Rest of the Story and How It Affects You Today, which focuses on the years 1870 - 1935, Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the First World War, the ideas and events that led to World War I, events during the war, and how they led to World War II. Mr. Maybury also explains how these ideas and events are today the reasons why the U.S. Government gets into so many wars in far corners of the globe. Also includes the ten deadly ideas that lead to war. Using the epistolary style of writing (using letters to tell a story), Mr. Maybury plays the part of an economist (Uncle Eric) writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew (Chris). Using stories and examples, Mr. Maybury gives interesting and clear explanations of topics that are generally thought to be too difficult for anyone but experts. Mr. Maybury warns, "beware of anyone who tells you a topic is above you or better left to experts. Many people are twice as smart as they think they are, but they've been intimidated into believing some topics are above them. You can understand almost anything if it is explained well." From Bluestocking Press. Learn More

By Jess Brallier and Who HQ

Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

One of the most brilliant human beings who ever lived
A scientist whose discoveries and theories led to TV…and the atom bomb
A peace-loving guy with really crazy hair

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here’s the story of Albert Einstein’s life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.

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Mariel of Redwall A TALE FROM REDWALL By BRIAN JACQUES

When the rat pirate Gabool the Wild attacks the mouse-ship carrying Joseph the Bellmaker, he plunders its magnificent bell in a fit of greed, and then pitilessly casts Joseph and his daughter Mariel into the raging sea. After she is rescued and brought to Redwall Abbey, Mariel sets out with three fearless Mossflower companions (and her trusty rope-weapon, the Gullwhacker) to track down Gabool and avenge her father-and thus begins an unforgettable battle!

Paperback | 400 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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Readers around the world know and love Laura, the little girl born in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and raised in covered wagons and on wide open prairies. Now Little House fans can learn more about "Half-pint" in this, the first picture book biography book of Laura Ingalls Wilder. With a simple, glowing text by noted historian and Little House scholar William Anderson, and glorious paintings by Dan Andreasen, Pioneer Girl is a very special portrait of a writer whose classic books and poineer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. This picture-book biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder tells the remarkable story of the pioneer girl who would one day immortalize her adventures in the beloved Little House books. Written in simple, glowing text by noted Little House scholar William Anderson, and illustrated with glorious paintings by artist Dan Andreasen, this wonderful first biography captures the very essence of the little girl called ‘Half-pint,' whose classic books and pioneer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. This picture-book biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder tells the remarkable story of the pioneer girl who would one day immortalize her adventures in the beloved Little House books. Written in simple, glowing text by noted Little House scholar William Anderson, and illustrated with glorious paintings by artist Dan Andreasen, this wonderful first biography captures the very essence of the little girl called ‘Half-pint,’ whose classic books and pioneer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. Learn More

Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning : A Story for Mother CultureKaren Andreola, renowned interpreter of the Charlotte Mason method of education, has written a unique sort of book in the homeschool world. Pocketful of Pinecones is a teacher's guide the nature study cleverly disguised as a heartwarming story written in the form of a mother s diary. Woven into the story are more than 100 examples of what to look for on a nature walk, Latin names for the living things to observed by the characters, study questions, and nature poems and verses. Also includes: A supplement of selected quotations by Miss Charlotte Mason, An annotated list of books with a nature theme-both fiction and non-fiction, Nostalgic pencil drawings. Pocketful of Pinecones is a story about Carol. Carol is on her feet a lot-industriously caring for her family and pours out her secret worries, hopes, joys, and disappointments in her diary. Carol's story continues in the sequel; Lessons at Blackberry Inn. Learn More

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

A complete history curriculum in a book—perfect for busy moms, dads, and teachers. The Curriculum / Activity Guide offers parents and teachers a complete history curriculum for use with The Story of the World Text (sold separately). In addition to extensive reading lists and cross-references to the most common illustrated encyclopedias, the Activity Book contains comprehension questions, sample narrations, maps, coloring pages, and activities for each chapter in The Story of the World. Children and parent-teachers love the activities, which range from coloring pages and games to mummifying a chicken! Turn the Story of the World into a full one-year history, geography, and literature program. The Curriculum Guide and Activity Book is designed primarily for grades 1-4, although the maps and many of the activities are also appropriate for grades 5-6. 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

Ancient Times (5000 BC to 400 AD) – History is a story; Isn’t it time you read it that way? This engaging guide presents world history in a narrative format. What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi’s tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year old become the last emperor of Rome? Susan Wise Bauer leads you on a fascinating journey through the cultures, conflicts, and ideas that continue to shape our world. This read-aloud book is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone. Turn it into a full-year curriculum with the accompanying Activity Book (sold separately), which provides coloring pages, map exercises, review questions, reading lists (fiction and nonfiction), research ideas, and fun projects (the “mummified chicken” is a popular one). Parents of older students (4th grade and up) can use the Tests (sold separately) to evaluate progress, with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. Learn More

Create your own comic book world with the Faber-Castell Comic Illustration set! This complete Comic Illustration set was developed with professional Comics to include everything a beginner needs to get started drawing their own superheroes. Step-by-step instructions guide beginners on creating their own unique characters. Learn the basics of drawing shapes, Creating shadows, proportions, body parts, perspective and much more! Learn Comic Illustration in three phases: drawing, inking and coloring. Learn the usage options of each drawing tool and specific techniques for each item within this Comic Illustration set. This complete set features a variety of drawing tools any comic artist needs. This drawing kit includes: 3 Pitt Artist Pens (brush, fine and extra fine nibs), 6 goldfaber colored pencils (white, Gray, red, light Flesh, yellow, blue) and Graphite pencils, pencil sharpener, grip Matic mechanical Pencil with TK blue ink refills (used by the pros for initial sketches) and dust free eraser. From comic storytelling to creating your own comic book cover, the Comic Illustration set will guide you along the way! Create unique characters like the amazing family of superheroes and tell their visual story through creative illustration. See your artwork come to life with the very best art materials. Faber-Castell creative Studio products are designed for students and hobby artists to unleash their creativity and express themselves With unique Creations Learn More

The Modern Age (1850 to 1994) – Introduce your child to the marvelous story of world civilizations with the final volume of this best-selling history series. Where was the Crystal Palace? Who was the Sick Man of Europe? And how did cow fat start a revolution? Susan Wise Bauer leads you on a fascinating journey through the cultures, conflicts, and ideas that continue to shape our world. This read-aloud book is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone. Turn it into a full-year curriculum with the accompanying Activity Book (sold separately), which provides map exercises, review questions, reading lists (fiction and nonfiction), research ideas, and fun projects. Parents of older students (4th grade and up) can use the Tests (sold separately) to evaluate progress, with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. Learn More

The Epic of Gilgames. Translated by N.K. Sandars. Miraculously preserved on clay tablets dating back as far as four thousand years, the poem of Gilgamesh, king of Uruk, is the world's oldest epic, predating Homer by many centuries. The story tells of Gilgamesh's adventures with the wild man Enkidu, and of his arduous journey to the ends of the earth in quest of the Babylonian Noah and the secret of immortality. In addition to its themes of family, friendship and the duties of kings, The Epic of Gilgamesh is, above all, about mankind's eternal struggle with the fear of death. 128 pages. h Learn More

ABOUT TITANIC

Set sail and discover what happened when the “unsinkable” ship hit an iceberg with this picture-packed guide to the Titanic disaster.

Introduce kids ages 9-12 years to the story of Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, United Kingdom, to New York City. 

Inside the pages of this children’s educational book about the Titanic, you’ll experience the tragic tale of the world’s most famous ship. It includes:

   • New images, including photography and updated diagrams.
   • Up-to-date information by expert consultants.
   • Amazing facts, infographics, statistics and timelines that explain the disaster as it happened.
   • Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Bring the historical significance of the Titanic to a new, younger audience. Eyewitness Titanic helps you dive even deeper to uncover the fascinating secrets of the Titanic. Learn what life was like for people on board, read personal accounts and survival stories from the epic rescue mission, and see the Titanic’s treasures that lay undiscovered for years. 

Packed with incredible statistics and facts about Titanic and written in easy-to-grasp text, this history book for children will transport young readers back to the year 1912. Full-color photographs and illustrations show the Titanic’s

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Encourage students to develop collaborative problem-solving skills with STEAM Project-Based Learning! The engaging STEAM tasks provide meaningful learning opportunities for students as they work together to study current real-world problems and strategize solutions to help create a better world.

These complete units include in-depth activities that provide important context for students as they learn about each topic before they develop solutions. Each robust unit includes a hands-on STEAM task that provides students with a problem to solve using the design process of Problem and Task, Research, Brainstorm and Design, Make It and Explain It.

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This 15-piece crayon set includes 9 bright, fun colors and 6 blendable skin tones. From 6 basic colors you can create a multitude of skin tones, stimulating creativity through easy-to-do blending techniques.

The crayons are made with highly pigmented beeswax, ensuring a smooth and silky texture that glides effortlessly on paper. Each crayon delivers bold and brilliant colors, allowing your child's artwork to come to life with every stroke.

The jumbo, break-resistant crayons are triangular in shape, perfect for learning the proper grip and they will not roll away from the work surface.

Suitable for various art projects, from coloring books and crafts to school assignments and freehand drawings.

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