History

Design your own personal coat of arms. Detailed, easy-to-follow instructions make it easy even for beginners to fashion emblems that reflect family origins, traits, and accomplishments. Decorate plates, mugs, and stationery or create wallhangings, sew-on patches, T-shirt decals, pin-on badges, and much more. From Dover. Learn More

Unearth and discover a Terracotta Warrior, cash coin, and ritual wine cup from Ancient China.

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ake a whirlwind tour of Washington, D.C., with this fun-filled book of puzzles! Discover interesting facts about Capitol Hill, the National Mall, the White House, and other famous landmarks of Washington, D.C., including museums, parks, and monuments as well as neighborhoods around the city. Along the way, you'll solve crosswords, search-a-words, mazes, word scrambles, and other challenges that will make this trip to our nation's capital both memorable and fun. Dover Original. Learn More

Five planes vanish into the blue ocean. Two crews disappear from a ship. Strange things can happen when you enter the Bermuda Triangle.

Stunning photographs combine with lively illustrations and engaging, age-appropriate stories in DK Readers, a multilevel reading program guaranteed to capture children's interest while developing their reading skills and general knowledge.

With DK Readers, children will learn to read—then read to learn! Lev 3 Reader

Ages 7-8

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ABOUT 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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Dog Heroes A NONFICTION COMPANION TO MAGIC TREE HOUSE MERLIN MISSION #18: DOGS IN THE DEAD OF NIGHT (#0002) By MARY POPE OSBORNE and NATALIE POPE BOYCE Illustrated by SAL MURDOCCA.

When Jack and Annie got back from their adventure in Magic Tree House Merlin Mission #18: Dogs in the Dead of Night, they had lots of questions. How do St. Bernards help find avalanche survivors? Who are some of the most famous war dog heroes? What breeds make good service dogs? 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 Aug 09, 2011 | 128 Pages | 5-3/16 x 7-5/8 | 7-10 years

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By Kenneth C. Davis, Illustrated by Renée Andriani

Thirteen stripes-
Fifty stars-

And hundreds of AMAZING facts about the U.S.A.!

Can you guess the names of the ten states below?

1. I have the highest waterfalls in North America.
2. I am the smallest state.
3. I am the largest state.
4. I have produced the most presidents of the United States.
5. I was the first to become a state.
6. I was the last to become a state.
7. I have the "Gateway to America."
8. I have the most kids under age ten.
9. I have the most tornadoes.
10. I am home to America's most popular vacation spot.See page 6 for answers.

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Don't Know Much About the Civil War. Subtitled, "Everything You Need to Know About America's Greatest Conflict but Never Learned," this book follows the question and answer format of the Don't Know Much About Series. For high school students, 500 pages. Learn More

This Dover coloing book includes several images depicting crafts and occupations during the 1600-1700's. All ages. Learn More

Early American craftsmen made a vital contribution to the development of this country, and they are still a very important part of our heritage. This coloring book provides illustrations of 22 once widespread crafts: wigmakers, glassblowers, hatters, coopers, tinsmiths, and more. Tools of the trade are also illustrated and captions provide basic information on each craft. Dover Original. Learn More

For many centuries, Amerindian peoples of the south western United States have lived in communal villages, or pueblos, that are typically a complex of flat roofed buildings made of adobe or stone. Now children can recreate a pueblo willage with this simple, colorful scale model. All that's needed is a pair of scissors and a bit of glue. Simple instructions enable young model makers to assemble authentic pueblo dwellings and populate the village with two sided free standing figures of Indians engaged in day to day activities, games and rituals. Full color. A Dover Publication.

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eeBoo’s Votes for Women Flash Cards celebrates 48 great people who contributed to the Suffrage Movement. These brave individuals fought to give women and people of color the right to vote. All men and women are created equal and deserve to be heard. Remember to vote and exercise the right these women and men fought so hard for. Features: Box: 5" x 1¼" x 6" Cards: 4½" x 6" 45 cards Winner of the Oppenheim Best Toy Gold Award Learn More

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Egypt and the Middle East! 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 Egypt and the Middle East. 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. Grades 5-8. From Carson-Dellosa. Learn More

From the mysterious land of the pharaohs comes the inspiration for this magnificent collection of fine art stickers.

Sixteen authentic images, all adapted from elaborate artworks found in the tombs and temples of ancient Egypt, depict female musicians, priests officiating at a funeral, a portrait of a high-born lady, as well as paintings from the Temple of Hatshepsut in Deir el Bahari; the Tomb of Nefertari in the Valley of the Queens; the Tomb of Ramses III in Thebes; and many others. Ideal for adding an eye-catching, decorative touch to almost any flat surface, these attractive stickers will also appeal to lovers of all things Egyptian.

Dover Original.

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Four large peel-and-apply images of ancient deities: Ra, the sun god; Osiris, god of the underworld; Isis, goddess of fertility; and Anubis, god who leads the dead to judgment. Dover Original. Learn More

With this book young Egyptologists can travel back in time for an exciting and accurate glimpse of everyday life in the land of the Pharaohs. Nineteen full-color stickers depict inhabitants of the ancient Nile River Valley as they ply their trades — scribe, musician, potter, farmer, warrior, homemaker, and more. Perfect for illustrating classroom assignments, these handsome peel-and-apply illustrations can be used to add a decorative touch to bulletin boards, posters, lockers, notebooks, and a host of other flat surfaces. Dover Original. Learn More

Did you know that the Great Pyramid is the largest stone structure ever built? Or that the great Sphinx has guarded Khafre's pyramid at Giza for over 4,500 years? With this exciting maze book you'll learn these and many other fascinating facts about Ancient Egypt while you have fun solving the mazes.

There are 36 challenging mazes for you to try, each one accompanied by an interesting illustration: the Sphinx, Queen Nefertiti and Tutankhamen; the Great Pyramids; Anubis, Horus, and other gods; obelisks, mummies, tomb scenes; and more.

To solve each puzzle you must enter the maze, pass through all the hieroglyphics and end on the illustration without retracing any path. There is an informative caption for each illustration, and solutions are included for maze lovers who lose their way in these complicated corridors.

Dover Original.

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Experience the thrill of discovery as unearth a mystery from ancient history. A wonderful education kit which includes a block containing replica treasure from ancient history which must be dug out with special tool provided. This set contains replica Egyptian Mummies. A must for the budding archaeologist. Box measures approx: 18 x 5.3 x 21.3 cms Learn More

This kit contains a hieroglyphic block with digging tool, brush, mummy, and roll of paper gauze. Once the excavation is completed, use the gauze to wrap and preserve the archaeological treasure! Learn More

Eleanor Roosevelt. A Newberry Honor Book, this photobiography of Eleanor Roosevelt follows the style of Freedman's now famous format from Lincoln's Photobiography. Middle school and up. 191 pages. Learn More

Individual and group activities, art projects, games, and even a classroom election are used to instruct students about our nation's system of selecting its leaders.48 pages. Grades 1-3. From Teacher Created Resources. Learn More

Her Life and Times, 21 Activities

By Kerrie Logan Hollihan

One of England’s most fascinating monarchs is brought to life in this hands-on study for young minds. Combining projects, pictures, and sidebars with an authoritative biography, children will develop an understanding of the Reformation, Shakespearean England, and how Elizabeth’s 45-year reign set the stage for the English Renaissance and marshaled her country into a chief military power. Providing 21 activities, from singing a madrigal and growing a knot garden to creating a period costume—complete with a neck ruff and a cloak for the queen’s court—readers will experience a sliver of life in the Elizabethan age. For those who wish to delve deeper, a time line, online resources, and a reading list are included to aid in further study.

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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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Escape North! The Story of Harriet Tubman is an easy-to-read, page-turning account of Harriet Tubman’s life. It takes you from her childhood in slavery to her years as a conductor on the Underground Railroad to her later work as a suffragette and as a spy in the Civil War. This remarkable true story brings to life one of America’s greatest female role models.

Part of: Step Into Reading: Level 4

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