History

Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. A fascinating telling of the ups and downs of the post WWI spree that led into the Great Depression. Hakim presents an accurate and realistic narrative of our nation's history, appealing to all age groups. Hundreds of photographs, illustrations, maps, and political cartoons, as well as a chronology and further reading. 224 pages. Learn More

Master storyteller Joy Hakim has excited millions of young minds with the great drama of American history in her award-winning series A History of US. Recommended by the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts and Literacy as an exemplary informational text. A riveting, moving, and impossible to put down telling of the Civil War. Captures the passion and commitment of abolitionists and slave owners alike. Includes profiles of Abraham Lincoln, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, John Brown, Harriet Tubman, and Jefferson Davis. Hakim presents an accurate and realistic narrative of our nation's history, appealing to all age groups Hundreds of photographs, illustrations, maps, and political cartoons, as well as a chronology and further reading. 176 pages. Learn More

With accurate historical information, this easy-to-understand book tells why and how the Constitution of the United States was created. A More Perfect Union includes a map and back matter with a table of dates and a summary of the Articles of the Constitution.

"A simple, attractive, informative book about a milestone in American history. The simplest and most accessible history of the Constitution to date."—School Library Journal

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Follow the Roberston family, a pioneer family living on a farm in 1840 in the backwoods, as they take you through a year of their lives. Learn how to tell time by the sun, finger spin, make butter, and much more! Wonderful stories and drawings tell about the sights, sounds, and smells of cornhusking bees, making maple syrup, or sheep shearing. A delightful blend of fact and historical fiction. Paperback. Learn More

This is a history of Shaksperean illustration from the very old Peacham drawing to Ronald Searle's illustrations of Richard Burton as Henry V, & Orson Welles as Othello. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

From simple smartphone puzzle games to big-budget open-world adventures, video games are one of today’s most popular forms of entertainment. Readers will find out what it takes to make their favorite games, from the planning stages to final debugging. Along the way, they will also explore the history of video games and learn basic programming skills. Features include detailed sidebars to show useful tips for beginning coders; timelines to highlight coding breakthroughs; glossaries; charts, diagrams and more. Learn More

Splendid collection of 5 dolls and 32 authentic costumes re-creates clothing worn by the first family circa 1860. Frock coats, stovepipe hats, cutaway jacket, other garments for President Lincoln plus gowns, dresses, morning suit, more for Mary Todd Lincoln. Variety of coats, suits, trousers, hats for Robert, Willie, and Tad Lincoln. Meticulous detail. Learn More

America was at a crossroads in 1939 as they debated whether to join the Allies in their battle against Hitler's relentless march across Europe. As European immigrants the d'Aulaires felt keenly the importance of standing against injustice, and saw in Lincoln the archetypal American hero as he stood against the injustice of slavery. It was this spirit they hoped to exemplify in their biography of young Abe as he grew into manhood against the backdrop of the wilderness of Kentucky, the deep woods of Indiana, and the prairies of Illinois. Camping for weeks in Lincoln country, the d'Aulaires imbibed the spirit of the man Lincoln as well as his humor and good will. From his days as a clerk, teaching himself law reading Blackstone, practicing law in Springfield, running unsuccessfully for office, debating Stephen Douglas over the issue of slavery, and ultimately becoming President of the United States, the d'Aulaires have written and beautifully illustrated the life of one of America's most remarkable citizens. Learn More

Abraham Lincoln Discovery Kit. An eye-opening exploration of the life and legends of America's Great Emancipator. Includes: Abraham Lincoln Coloring Book, 19 stickers. Paper doll with 30 costume stickers. Over 40 different puzzles, Concentration-style memory game, Gettysburg Address poster, and 11 x 17 Color Your Own Poster. From Dover.

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His Life and Times with 21 Activities

By Janis Herbert

Providing a fresh perspective on one of the most beloved presidents of all time, this illuminating activity book tells the rich story of Abraham Lincoln’s life and details the events of his era. Highlighting Lincoln’s warm, generous spirit and impressive intellect, the guide teaches children about his fascinating life story, his struggles at the onset of the Civil War, and his relevance in today’s world. Activities include delivering a speech, holding a debate, drawing political cartoons, and making a stovepipe hat or miniature Mississippi River flatboat. Lively sidebars, abundant photographs and illustrations, and fun projects help to kick the dust off old Honest Abe. Also included are selections from some of Lincoln’s most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section of Web sites to explore and sites to visit, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for young readers.

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Originally published in 1944, Foster earned her reputation by her masterful display of "horizontal history"—telling the story of world events in the geo-political sphere, while giving as much importance to advances in science, medicine, music, literature, and exploration. Thus, while Abe Lincoln was a boy romping the woods of Kentucky, Thomas Jefferson was completing his eighth year as president, George III reigned in Great Britain and Napolean was about to meet his Waterloo. Beethoven and Sir Walter Scott were at the height of their creative powers, while Victor Hugo was staging plays at school. By the time Lincoln was old enough to help his father chop wood, other young boys and girls were being prepared for the future parts they would play. Harriet Beecher was reading anything she could get her hands on, Charles Darwin was collecting toads, crabs and shells, and the impoverished boy Dickens was working in a shoe blacking factory in London. When Lincoln opened his shop in Salem, David Livingstone was opening up deepest Africa, and thousands of Americans were opening up the West on the Oregon Trail. The spirit of freedom was moving around the globe as the abolitionist movement gained power in the States and serfdom saw its demise in Russia. Technologically the world was bursting with the invention of the telegraph, the railroad and the steamboat. With her whimsical and informative illustrations and timelines Foster has magnificently captured a remarkable age and a remarkable man. 345 pgs Learn More

"James Daugherty has turned his pen to the greatest American of them all: Abraham Lincoln, sixteenth president of the United States. His book is the people's Lincoln, Lincoln the man--seen through the clear eyes of an artist and poet, American to the bone. It is a story to set the blood tingling and fill the heart with sorrow and glory, to set the footsteps of the mind on leaf-fallen Kentucky ground, on Springfield's pavements, and down the hurried streets of Washington in the spring rain. It is a picture of a tumbling, surging young nation with the pioneer states knocking at the door, the era of the coonskin cap and the French brocade. Across its broad canvas pass the lynx-eyed backwoodsmen, the crinolined belles of the plantation South, the slick politicians of wartime Washington in the 1860s, the desperate fighters in blue and gray. It is the sound of battle, and the bands playing 'Dixie,' and the march of tired feet and the trumpets calling." -description from the original 1943 edition It is Lincoln as his contemporaries saw him, as we might see him now. He stalks through these pages with his gangling humorous ways like a well-beloved friend. Originally published in 1943, Daugherty dedicated this beautiful work to his son, "Lieutenant Charles M. Daugherty, American soldier-artist and his comrades in arms throughout the world." In every case where tyranny raises its ugly head, Lincoln has and will continue to stand as America's shining symbol of freedom, justice, and equality. 216 pgs Learn More

Abraham Lincoln A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE MERLIN MISSION #19: ABE LINCOLN AT LAST (#6690) By MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

Track the facts with Jack and Annie!

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #19: Abe Lincoln at Last!, they had lots of questions. What was it like to grow up in a log cabin? How did Lincoln become president? What was his family like? Why did the US fight the Civil War? Find out the answers to these questions and more as Jack and Annie track the facts.

Filled with up-to-date information, photos, illustrations, and fun tidbits from Jack and Annie, the Magic Tree House Fact Trackers are the perfect way for kids to find out more about the topics they discovered in their favorite Magic Tree House adventures. And teachers can use Fact Trackers alongside their Magic Tree House fiction companions to meet common core text pairing needs.

Paperback | Published by Random House Books for Young Readers Dec 27, 2011 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Student Book only]

While writing about U.S. history topics from Explorers to Modern Times, students will develop advanced writing skills such as thesis statements, MLA format, persuasive essays, research papers, and more.

This Student Book contains assignments, instructions, engaging source texts, blank outlines, checklists, sample compositions, and clever vocabulary cards.

These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Item #1743)

Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to high school students with prior experience in IEW. Suggested activities in Janice Campbell's Excellence in Literature: American Literature (Item#3674) are optional.

From Institute for Excellence in Writing. High School Level.

To purchase this Student Book together with the accompanying Teacher's Manual, use Item # 2239.

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Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

While writing about topics from U.S. history, from the Explorers to Modern Times, students will develop more advanced writing skills such as thesis statements, MLA format, persuasive essays, research papers, and more. This course is designed for students with at least one year of experience with IEW.

The Student Book contains assignments, instructions, engaging source texts, blank outlines, checklists, sample compositions, and clever vocabulary cards.

The Teacher's Manual includes creative lesson planning tips, vocabulary quizzes, and answer keys.

These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar (Item # 1743), either live or on DVD.

Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to high school students with prior experience in IEW. Suggested activities in Janice Campbell's Excellence in Literature: American Literature ( Item # 3674)are optional.

Note: The Student Resource Notebook is a necessary component of this course. This supplemental resource is included with your purchase as an e-book for you to download and print, or you may purchase it printed and spiral bound (Item # 0713).

Extra student books may be purchased Item # 2619.

For Grades 9-12. From IEW Institute for Excellence in Writing.

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Tales include Hercules, Perseus, Theseus, Orpheus, Meleager and the Argonauts. Learn More

This Dover coloring book is filled with images of Hercules famous adventures. All ages. Learn More

Follow the adventures of Lewis and Clark as they discover new lands filled with new challenges. From encounters with indigenous people, floods, heat, prairie fires, and snake-infested waters, as well as hunger, thirst, and freezing weather, this book will take you on their infamous journey as you discover the daily challenges faced by the Corps of Discovery. Based on the author's earlier works and studies of Lewis and Clark, the book is written with young readers in mind and reads like a delightful story without losing the accuracy of the time period. There are 41 black-and-white illustrations of various sizes and a 2-page map of the U.S. showing the route taken by the expeditionary force. 184 pages. Ages 9-12. Published by Dover. Learn More

There are three works that are at the source of Western culture: the Iliad, the Odyssey, and the Aeneid. After you have completed your study of Homer’s two works, Virgil’s epic story of the founding of Rome, the Aeneid, is your next logical Great Book to study.

The Teacher Guide provides answers to the Comprehension and Discussion Questions, Chapter Summaries, Drill Exercises, and Quizzes and Tests.

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Explore Africa's heritage and regional diversity through map activities, review questions, and a time line, An answer key is included. Softcover 96 pages. Recommended for grades 5-8+ Learn More

Kids will discover fascinating facts about Air Force One, one of the most famous symbols of presidential power, with these 30 detailed illustrations and informative captions. They'll enjoy coloring while learning about the history, functions, and unique features of the highly customized Boeing 747, which serves as transportation for the United States commander in chief. Dover Original. Learn More

Airplanes of the Second World War Coloring Book. This book features illustrations of 46 planes of World War II especially for coloring. Among them, the "Enola Gay", the Japanese Zero used by kamikaze pilots, the German Komet jet fighter and the spunky British spitfire that performed so valiantly in the Battle of Britain. Colorists will find detailed information in the captions concerning authentic coloring, markings and insignia, as well as information about design innovations, each plane's military role and affiliation, and other pertinent data. The illustrations are accurate and authentic. A Dover Publication. Learn More

These colorful sticker images offer you a short, but exciting lesson in the history of flight. Sixteen peel-and-apply illustrations portray such heavier-then-air ships as early gliders, the Sopwith Camel, the Red Baron's Fokker DR-1 triplane, the A-10 Thunderbolt, the Boeing 767, and the F-14 Tomcat. Use these accurately drawn illustrations for classroom assignments or add a high-flying note to lunch boxes, notebooks, and other flat surfaces. Dover Original. Learn More

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans fictionalized biography series. Before Albert Einstein was an internationally renowned genius, he was a kid—learn all about his childhood and what makes him an all-star in American history! Albert Einstein is a household name synonymous with genius around the world. His work unlocked mysteries of the universe and also impacted everyday conveniences like remote controls and televisions. And while most are familiar with Einstein’s adult wisdom (and wild hair), do you know what he was like as a child? From his passion for music—he played both the violin and the piano—to his early curiosity for understanding the mysteries of science, in this narrative biography you’ll learn all about Albert Einstein’s childhood and the influences that shaped the life of a remarkable man. ages 8-12. 208 pages. Learn More