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A History with 21 Activities

By Richard Panchyk, Foreword by Senator John McCain

Now more than ever, kids want to know about our country's great struggles during World War II. This book is packed with information that kids will find fascinating, from Hitler's rise to power in 1933 to the surrender of the Japanese in 1945. Much more than an ordinary history book, it is filled with excerpts from actual wartime letters written to and by American and German troops, personal anecdotes from people who lived through the war in the United States, Germany, Britain, Russia, Hungary, and Japan, and gripping stories from Holocaust survivors—all add a humanizing global perspective to the war. This collection of 21 activities shows kids how it felt to live through this monumental period in history. They will play a rationing game or try the butter extender recipe to understand the everyday sacrifices made by wartime families. They will try their hands at military strategy in coastal defense, break a code, and play a latitude and longitude tracking game. Whether growing a victory garden or staging an adventure radio program, kids will appreciate the hardships and joys experienced on the home front.

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Enrich content area reading and encourage students to take an in-depth view of the people and events of specific eras of American history. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, history, and geography. A readers' theater is also included.

Topics include:

African Americans in Early America

Leaders Before the Civil War

War, Reconstruction, and Segregation

Leaders from the Civil War to the Great Depression

African American Heroes, 1865-1940

The Civil Rights Movement,

1945-1970 Moments and Movers in the Civil Rights Movement

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Enrich content area reading and encourage students to take an in-depth view of the people and events of specific eras of Native American history. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, history, and geography. A readers' theater is also included.

Topics include:

The Iroquois Confederacy

War and Revolution

Southeastern Tribes

The Western Plains

Conflict in the Southwest

The Far East

Native American Leaders

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As students learn about social studies topics, they practice reading for detail, building vocabulary, using context clues, inferring, drawing conclusions and more. Cards feature full-color photo on front and Nonfiction text and comprehension questions on the back. Set of 32, 6" x 8" cards. Includes teacher guide. Grades 3+. Aligned with Common Core and State Standards. Supports requirements of Title I and other federally funded programs. Learn More

Celebrate black history with an inspirational display! Includes photos and quotes from Barack Obama, Rosa Parks, Thurgood Marshall, Fannie Lou Hamer, Langston Hughes, Jesse Owens, Martin Luther King Jr., Shirley Chisholm, Harriet Tubman, and Marian Anderson. Includes teacher guide with reproducibles. Set of 10 pieces. Learn More

Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards.

Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.

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Language ‏ : ‎ English

Paperback ‏ : ‎ 160 pages 

Reading age ‏ : ‎ 9 years and up

Grade level ‏ : ‎ 4 - 6 Item 

Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11 x 0.4 x 8.5 inches

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Missions, Miners, and Moviemakers in the Golden State, Includes 21 Activities

By Katy S. Duffield

The rich story of the men and women who settled and built the Golden State is told in this engaging chronicle, from the first native inhabitants that arrived 9,000 years ago and the Spanish in the 1700s to the followers of the Gold Rush in 1848 and the Hollywood and Silicon Valley newcomers. They faced many struggles—including earthquakes, economic hardships, and the forced internment of Japanese citizens—yet they persevered. To get a better idea of the scope of California history and the lives of the state’s residents, children will create a Chumash rock painting, play the Miwok game of Hoop and Pole, bake and eat hardtack like a gold miner, design a cattle brand, assemble an earthquake preparedness kit, and more. This valuable resource also includes a time line of significant events, a list of historic sites to visit or explore online, and Web resources for further study.

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REA's Quick Access Study Charts contain all the information students, teachers, and professionals need in one handy reference. They provide quick, easy access to important facts.

The charts contain commonly used mathematical formulas, historical facts, language conjugations, vocabulary and more! Great for exams, classroom reference, or a quick refresher on the subject. Most laminated charts consist of 2 fold-out panels (4 pages) that fit into any briefcase or backpack.

Each chart has a 3-hole punch for easy placement in a binder.

Each chart measures 8 1/2" x 11"

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For 2 or more players

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Includes a 16-page Teacher's Guide.

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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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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. 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 #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.

126 pages

Grades 8+

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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

Memoria Press says, "we have looked, and we cannot find an American history study on a grammar-school level that we think rivals H. A. Guerber’s two-volume American history set from the turn of the 20th century. So, rather than settle for lesser quality, we have combined Guerber’s The Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic into one edited volume that makes it a perfect one-year survey of American history for the middle school years."

The Student Guide provides questions corresponding with the text and also provides an in-depth study that will aid the student in gaining a better understanding of modern history.

Grades 5-8

See also 8819, 8914, 8920, 8921.

104 pages

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"We have looked, and we cannot find an American history study on a grammar-school level that we think rivals H. A. Guerber’s two-volume American history set from the turn of the 20th century. So, rather than settle for lesser quality, we have combined Guerber’s The Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic into one volume that makes it a perfect one-year survey of American history for the middle school years. Our edition of this text has been heavily edited to make it more concise and to allow for the fact that many events considered pivotal to history in the late 1800s have paled in significance with the passing of time and events such as two world wars." Memoria Press. See also 8914, 8913, 8920, & 8921. Learn More

This book is the answer key to #8920, 200 Questions About American History Student Book.

As a supplement to Guerber’s The Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic #8819, we have compiled a list of 200 questions that everyone should know about American history. This little book comes with a teacher key. The questions come directly from our newly edited Guerber book and The Story of the World, Volume 4 #2911.

With these new books, students will get a good grounding in American history that will be a thorough preparation for a more difficult high school American history course.

69 pages

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As a supplement to Guerber’s The Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic #8819, we have compiled a list of 200 questions that everyone should know about American history. This little book comes with a teacher key. The questions come directly from our newly edited Guerber book and The Story of the World, Volume 4 #2911.

With these new books, students will get a good grounding in American history that will be a thorough preparation for a more difficult high school American history course.

25 pages.

*This Guide was originally made to be used with Guerber and Everything You Need to Know About American History Homework, which is now out of print. While we work on a suitable replacement you may need to make a few modifications if you do not have this book.

See also Answer Key #8921.

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Dorothy Mills wrote some wonderful history books in the 1920s for use by middle school students, and Memoria Press is proud to bring these books back into publication—with added illustrations! Mills’ books include quotes from great classical historians such as Herodotus and Cicero, making them a great preparation for reading these authors in high school. We also wrote study guides so that you can have a total classical history curriculum in the middle school years.

Our study guides contain reading notes, vocabulary, comprehension questions, enrichment activities, maps, and tests. The Mills’ series concludes with The Book of the Middle Ages, where students are privileged to see how the West spread out, building a new civilization on the remnants of the Roman Empire. From the foundation of monasteries to the bell towers of universities, from the crowning of Charlemagne to the execution of Joan of Arc, the travel through the West unfolds beautifully. 61 pages

See also 8814, 8815, 8816.

Grades 6-9

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Dorothy Mills wrote some wonderful history books in the 1920s for use by middle school students, and Memoria Press is proud to bring these books back into publication—with added illustrations! Mills’ books include quotes from great classical historians such as Herodotus and Cicero, making them a great preparation for reading these authors in high school. We also wrote study guides so that you can have a total classical history curriculum in the middle school years. Our study guides contain reading notes, vocabulary, comprehension questions, enrichment activities, maps, and tests.

The Mills’ series concludes with The Book of the Middle Ages, where students are privileged to see how the West spread out, building a new civilization on the remnants of the Roman Empire. From the foundation of monasteries to the bell towers of universities, from the crowning of Charlemagne to the execution of Joan of Arc, the travel through the West unfolds beautifully.

See also 8814 and 8815.

Grades 6-9

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Traditional Logic II covers the figures of the traditional syllogism, forms of rhetorical arguments, kinds of hypothetical syllogisms, as well as relational arguments. The book also includes a wealth of famous arguments throughout history.

By the end of Traditional Logic II, the student will be able to analyze a variety of argument forms, including enthymemes, sorites, and epicheirema, as well as recognize and respond to dilemmas.

The level of understanding attained in this course would be more than that typically attained in a college course.

Advanced Concepts and Argument Forms:

• Figure and mood in syllogisms
• Syllogism reduction
• Hypothetical reasoning
• Chain arguments
• The dilemma
• The oblique syllogism

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

Traditional Logic II Quizzes & Tests contains 15 quizzes and a final exam.

See also #s8830, 8831, 8832, 8833.

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Traditional Logic II covers the figures of the traditional syllogism, forms of rhetorical arguments, kinds of hypothetical syllogisms, as well as relational arguments. The book also includes a wealth of famous arguments throughout history.

By the end of Traditional Logic II, the student will be able to analyze a variety of argument forms, including enthymemes, sorites, and epicheirema, as well as recognize and respond to dilemmas.

The level of understanding attained in this course would be more than that typically attained in a college course.

Advanced Concepts and Argument Forms:

• Figure and mood in syllogisms
• Syllogism reduction
• Hypothetical reasoning
• Chain arguments
• The dilemma
• The oblique syllogism

A logic course for all ages but designed for use as young as seventh grade, Traditional Logic is an in-depth study of the classical syllogism. Along with a basic understanding of the theory of knowledge, the text presents the four kinds of logical statements, the four ways propositions can be opposed, the three ways in which they can be equivalent, and the seven rules for the validity of syllogisms. Each chapter, in approximately five pages of text, explains challenging concepts in clear, concise language.

Includes the Traditional Logic II Student Text only.

See also #s8830, 8831, 8832, 8833.

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