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The American Revolution Workbook Grade 5-12
SKU: 3211
$12.99Help students learn about our nation’s history with a social studies book about the American Revolution. The American Revolution book by Mark Twain for fifth to eighth grades provides information on the events leading up to the American Revolution, the American victory, and the beginning of the United States government. This social studies resource book helps students examine the historical decisions of leaders of the time, as well as everyday people, while providing activities to develop reading comprehension skills. By Carson Dellosa/Mark Twain Media Learn More -
U.S. History: People and Events: 1607-1865 Resource Book Grade 6-8
SKU: 1476
$12.99Give voice to notable personalities of the past and the events surrounding them with U.S. History: People and Events (1607–1865). This 128-page social studies book provides a full-spectrum view of some of the most fascinating and influential lives and occurrences in United States history. Along with biographical sketches and overviews from the arrival of the Mayflower to the end of the Civil War, this resource book provides reinforcement questions and a time line to help students make connections between the lives of the featured Americans and the other events of their time period. Use as a full unit or as classroom supplement. Supports NCSS standards and the National Standards for History.
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Can't You Make Them Behave, King George? by Jean Fritz
SKU: 12753
$7.99ABOUT CAN’T YOU MAKE THEM BEHAVE, KING GEORGE?
This entertaining volume, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz, sheds light on the life of England’s King George III.
It begins when he was a bashful boy who blushed easily, goes on to his early days as king, and finally examines his role in the American Revolution – when Americans ceased to think of him as good King George. Fascinating history made accessible for young readers.
“The lively text includes plenty of amusing, personality-revealing anecdotes . . .”–Children’s Literature
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George Washington's Breakfast
SKU: 12752
$7.99ABOUT GEORGE WASHINGTON’S BREAKFAST
A fun take on history from Newbery Honor-winning author, Jean Fritz! George Washington Allen, a boy who never gives up until he finds out what he wants to know, is determined to learn all there is to know about his namesake, including what the first president ate for breakfast!
“The sprightly, humorous story and likable colored illustrations bring history alive and make research meaningful.” —Booklist
“A delightful book. The plot combines history, biography, research, cooking and a determined child.”–The New York Times Book Review
“Younger and reluctant readers may enjoy this, as it offers a painless way of picking up information.”–School Library Journal
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Understanding the U.S. Constitution Workbook Grade 5-12
SKU: 12842
$12.99Teach students the importance of the U.S. Constitution with the help of Mark Twain’s U.S. Constitution book for middle and upper grades. Understanding the US. Constitution for fifth to twelfth grades helps students become informed citizens by delving into the history and structure of the U.S. Constitution. This social studies resource book covers the birth of the Constitution, the branches of government, the articles, and the amendments. Full copy of the U.S. Constitution and a sample test are included. By Carson Dellosa/Mark Twain Media
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Interactive Notebook: U.S. Constitution Grade 5-12
SKU: 12233
$9.99Interactive Notebook: U.S. Constitution is designed to allow students to become active participants in their own learning by creating interactive notebooks. The instructions given in the book lay out an easy-to-follow plan for setting up, creating, and maintaining an interactive notebook for the study of the U.S. Constitution. The book features mini-lessons, correlating interactive notebook pages, and informational text reading selections. The lessons cover the Articles of Confederation, the Constitutional Convention, and the drafting and ratification of the U.S. Constitution. This interactive approach to diagramming social studies concepts gives students many opportunities to create models and demonstrate their knowledge through artistic creation, labeling, and verbal explanation. Correlated to current national, state, and provincial standards. By Carson Dellosa/ Mark Twain Media
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Will You Sign Here, John Hancock?
SKU: 12295
$6.99ABOUT WILL YOU SIGN HERE, JOHN HANCOCK?
Little-known facts are highlighted in this fun book about this historical figure, by Newbery Honor-winning author Jean Fritz. “The book is a most enjoyable view of history . . . The delightful illustrations exactly suit the times and the extraordinary character of John Hancock.”—The Horn Book
Everyone knows that John Hancock was one of the first signers of the Declaration of Independence. But not many know that he signed his name so large to show how mad he was about how the colonists had been treated.
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Where Was Patrick Henry on the 29th of May? by Jean Fritz
SKU: 12294
$8.99ABOUT WHERE WAS PATRICK HENRY ON THE 29TH OF MAY?
Newbery Honor author Jean Fritz makes Patrick Henry’s history come alive!
Patrick Henry wasn’t particularly well spoken. As a lawyer, he mumbled through some of his early cases. But when the issue was freedom, Patrick Henry was transformed into a natural orator. Jean Fritz makes history come alive as she chronicles the life of a man who moved a nation.
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What Was the Gold Rush?
SKU: 7923
$5.99ABOUT 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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Who Was Queen Elizabeth?
SKU: 7922
$6.99ABOUT WHO WAS QUEEN ELIZABETH? A teenager imprisoned in the dreaded Tower of London An admirer of William Shakespeare A beloved ruler known as “Good Queen Bess” Our bestselling series is fit for a queen! The life of Queen Elizabeth I was dramatic and dangerous: cast out of her father?s court at the age of three and imprisoned at nineteen, Elizabeth was crowned queen in 1558, when she was only twenty-five. A tough, intelligent woman who spoke five languages, Elizabeth ruled for over forty years and led England through one of its most prosperous periods in history. Over 80 illustrations bring ?Gloriana? and her court to life. Learn More -
Churchill, by Paul Johnson
SKU: 7909
$17.00From the “most celebrated and best-loved British historian in America” (Wall Street Journal), an elegant, concise, and revealing portrait of Winston Churchill
In Churchill, eminent historian Paul Johnson offers a lively, succinct exploration of one of the most complex and fascinating personalities in history. Winston Churchill’s hold on contemporary readers has never slackened, and Johnson’s analysis casts new light on his extraordinary life and times. Johnson illuminates the various phases of Churchill’s career—from his adventures as a young cavalry officer in the service of the empire to his role as an elder statesman prophesying the advent of the Cold War—and shows how Churchill’s immense adaptability and innate pugnacity made him a formidable leader for the better part of a century. Johnson’s narration of Churchill’s many triumphs and setbacks, rich with anecdote and quotation, illustrates the man’s humor, resilience, courage, and eccentricity as no other biography before, and is sure to appeal to historians and general nonfiction readers alike.
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History Year by Year
SKU: 6730
$24.99History 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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Soft Rain A STORY OF THE CHEROKEE TRAIL OF TEARS
SKU: 6177
$6.99It all begins when Soft Rain’s teacher reads a letter stating that as of May 23, 1838, all Cherokee people are to leave their land and move to what many Cherokees called “the land of darkness”. . .the west.
Soft Rain is confident that her family will not have to move, because they have just planted corn for the next harvest but soon thereafter, soldiers arrive to take nine-year-old, Soft Rain, and her mother to walk the Trail of Tears, leaving the rest of her family behind.
Because Soft Rain knows some of the white man’s language, she soon learns that they must travel across rivers, valleys, and mountains. On the journey, she is forced to eat the white man’s food and sees many of her people die.
Her courage and hope are restored when she is reunited with her father, a leader on the Trail, chosen to bring her people safely to their new land.
Praise for Soft Rain: “An eye-opening introduction to this painful period of American history.”–Publisher’s Weekly
“The characters themselves transform a sorrowful story of adversity into a tale of human resilience.”–Kirkus Reviews
“This gentle child’s-eye view will move readers enormously.”–Jane Yolen
Middle Grade (Ages 8-12)
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DK Readers L3: Abraham Lincoln: Lawyer, Leader, Legend
SKU: 5549
$4.99ABOUT DK READERS L3: ABRAHAM LINCOLN: LAWYER, LEADER, LEGEND
This exciting book follows the life story of Abraham Lincoln, from his boyhood on the frontier, to his election as president, to his leadership during the Civil War. Along the way, readers will learn important facts about slavery, politics, and other aspects of American history.
Ages 7-9
From Penguin Random House
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Jumbo US MAP - Blank
SKU: 2033
$0.35This inexpensive paper outline map is perfect for geography, history, genealogy and unit studies. It can be used as a great visual and hands-on approach to learning U.S. geography. Blank U.S. Map is approximately 10 3/4" x 16". Buy multiple and use throughout the year for activities and assessment.
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World Geography Puzzles: Countries of the World Workbook Grade 5-12
SKU: 1242
$9.99Reinforce 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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100 Inventions That Made History
SKU: 0289
$17.99Applying 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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Pirates Mad Libs
SKU: 2826
$5.99ABOUT PIRATES MAD LIBS
Aye, mateys, it’s the Mad Libs you’ve all been waiting for—Pirates Mad Libs. With 21 stories on how to talk and act like a pirate, pirate history, and even how to throw a pirate party, Pirates Mad Libs will have everyone singing, “Yo-ho, yo-ho, a NOUN’s life for me!”
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History of the World Mad Libs
SKU: 1588
$5.99ABOUT 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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Mathematics Puzzles Book Grade 4-8+
SKU: 8416
$7.99Strengthen students’ knowledge of basic math operations, fractions, decimals, geometry, algebra, metrics, and more! Mathematics Puzzles is a fun homeschool or classroom supplement that presents math skills reinforcement in crosswords, word searches, hidden number puzzles, and hidden message puzzles. Quizzes and answer keys are also included.
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HMH Core Skills Social Studies Workbook Grade 2
SKU: 8337
$12.49Integrate history, geography, culture, economics, civics, and government, with Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt's Core Skills: Social Studies workbook series. Students will practice map and geography skills and work with charts and other graphic devices. Lessons feature short paragraphs and an abundance of graphics (including photos, charts, and maps); students read the paragraph and answer the question that's often based upon the included images. Chapter checkups provide multiple-choice exercises and an open-ended "thinking and writing" question that review the previous chapters. Unit skill builders and unit tests are also included.
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HMH Core Skills Social Studies Workbook Grade 4
SKU: 8339
$12.49Integrate history, geography, culture, economics, civics, and government, with Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt's Core Skills: Social Studies workbook series. Students will practice map and geography skills and work with charts and other graphic devices. Lessons feature short paragraphs and an abundance of graphics (including photos, charts, and maps); students read the paragraph and answer the question that's often based upon the included images. Chapter checkups provide multiple-choice exercises and an open-ended "thinking and writing" question that review the previous chapters. Unit skill builders and unit tests are also included.
In this 4th grade workbook, fifteen lessons are included in seven units, which cover all regions found in the United States. Covering the scope of human interactions through history, students will learn about the Northeast Region, the Southeast Region, the North Central Region, the Rocky Mountain Region, the Southwest Region, and the Pacific Region.
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HMH Core Skills Social Studies Workbook Grade 6
SKU: 8341
$12.49Integrate history, geography, culture, economics, civics, and government, with Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt's Core Skills: Social Studies workbook series.
Students will practice map and geography skills and work with charts and other graphic devices. Lessons feature short paragraphs and an abundance of graphics (including photos, charts, and maps); students read the paragraph and answer the question that's often based upon the included images. Chapter checkups provide multiple-choice exercises and an open-ended "thinking and writing" question that review the previous chapters. Unit skill builders and unit tests are also included.
In this 6th grade workbook, sixteen lessons are included in five units, which cover basic geography principles, ancient civilizations, early Western civilizations (Greece & Rome), the Eastern hemisphere, and the Western hemisphere. Covering the scope of human interactions through history, students will learn about the Roman Empire, Greek city-states, the Pax Romana, lines of latitude, the building of the Panama Canal, and more.
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HMH Core Skills Social Studies Workbook Grade 3
SKU: 8338
$12.49Integrate history, geography, culture, economics, civics, and government, with Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt's Core Skills: Social Studies workbook series. Students will practice map and geography skills and work with charts and other graphic devices. Lessons feature short paragraphs and an abundance of graphics (including photos, charts, and maps); students read the paragraph and answer the question that's often based upon the included images.
Chapter checkups provide multiple-choice exercises and an open-ended "thinking and writing" question that review the previous chapters. Unit skill builders and unit tests are also included.
In this 3rd grade workbook, sixteen lessons are included in six units, which cover basic information on various types of communities. Covering the scope of human interactions through history, students will learn about American Indian communities, suburban communities, cities, people and places, and more.
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HMH Core Skills Social Studies Workbook Grade 1
SKU: 8336
$12.49Reproducible for classroom use. Line-listed answer key included.
Integrate history, geography, culture, economics, civics, and government, with Houghton-Mifflin-Harcourt's Core Skills: Social Studies workbook series. Students will practice map and geography skills and work with charts and other graphic devices.
Lessons feature short paragraphs and an abundance of graphics (including photos, charts, and maps); students read the paragraph and answer the question that's often based upon the included images. Chapter checkups provide multiple-choice exercises and an open-ended "thinking and writing" question that review the previous chapters. Unit skill builders and unit tests are also included.
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