History and Geography

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History

American Pioneers and Patriots, Second Edition, Hardcover by Caroline D. Emerson / Christian Liberty Press From New World colonists to Old West settlers, explore early life in America! These engaging stories of frontier families offer your 3rd- and 4th-grade students an exciting window onto the pioneer past. Through fictional accounts of brave boys and girls, today's patriots will appreciate the faith, courage, and determination of those who built our nation. 165 pages, hardcover from Christian Liberty Press.

Benjamin West and His Cat, Grimalkin by Marguerite Henry / Bradford Press This is the story of the Quaker lad, Benjamin West, and his cat, Grimalkin, who lived in the wilds of America when Pennsylvania was still a province, and the Indians were still saying, "Itah! Good be to you!" With his beloved Grimalkin as his constant companion, young Benjamin discovers his talents as an artist. Recommended for ages 8 to 12.  See my review here: Benjamin West and His Cat Grimalkin.

Trailblazers: Featuring Martin Luther and Other Christian Heroes by Dave & Neta Jackson / Bethany House Spy for the Night Riders Fifteen-year-old Karl Schumacher feels very fortunate to be a student and servant for the highly respected university professor and church-reformer Dr. Martin Luther, until a violent revolt forces Luther and his followers to fear for their lives. Attack in the Rye Grass The Native Americans are scared and angry when a group of white settlers arrives on the Oregon Coast, bringing with them the deadly measles virus. So twelve-year-old Perrin Whitman works with his uncle and aunt, missionaries Marcus and Narcissa Whitman, to keep the peace. Sinking the Dayspring After the death of his mother, young Kevin Gilmore finds himself alone and penniless until he discovers the Dayspring and missionary John Paton; soon Kevin finds himself traveling with Paton to bring much-needed supplies to the missionaries of the South Seas. Hostage on the Nighthawk When Theodore Story and his family become hostages on the pirate ship Nighthawk, they must trust the help of the Indian boy Tammany, who has a good relationship with the Storys' close family friend Governor William Penn. The Runaway's Revenge After years of mistreatment at the hands of his owner, former slave Hamilton Jones wants revenge on John Newton, who was responsible for bringing Hamilton's mother to America, but Hamilton doesn't find the evil man that he thought Newton to be.

What Really Happened During the Middle Ages: A Collection of Historical Biographies Compiled by Terri Johnson, illustrated by Darla Dixon / Knowledge Quest Enlighten your students about the Middle Ages! This reader-friendly text shines a spotlight on the lives of eight ordinary people---from St. Patrick to Joan of Arc---who accomplished extraordinary things. In these well-written and historically accurate accounts, they'll encounter people of noble character and unbending determination. Also features maps, illustrated portraits, glossary, and timeline. Ages 8 to 14. 222 pages, softcover from Bramley.

The next three books are more appropriate for upper elementary.

Famous Men of Greece by John H. Haaren & Addison B. Poland / Memoria Press Learning about history or geographical locations has often consisted purely of facts--who did what where and when. While obviously important, it's unfortunatly not easy to recall such information. Howver, when presented in narrative form, the student places himself in the hero's shoes, and see everything in its historically proper place, becuase the story has given it a correct historical context. The authors here have presented us with fascinating and age appropriate renditions of classic Grecian myth. History is finally being taught and told through the lives of its own people. Each lesson is approximately 3 pages long with an illustration to match. 138 pages, softcover.

Famous Men of Rome  by John H. Haaren & Addison B. Poland / Memoria Press Meet the men responsible for Rome's rise---and fall! Black-and-white illustrations and intriguing profiles of Cincinnatus, Pompey, Julius Caesar, Augustus, Nero, Trajan, Marcus Aurelius, Constantine, and other larger-than-life figures richly detail the history of the empire through the trials and tribulations of its champions and opponents. Includes maps and a glossary of people and places. 140 pages, softcover.

Famous Men of the Middle Ages by Haaren, Poland & Lowe / Memoria Press Jump into the middle ages with this classic history text. The story of the Middle Ages is told through the lives of Attila the Hun, Charlemagne, William the Conqueror, Edward the Black Prince, and Joan of Arc among others. This book guides students through the turbulent 'dark age' of history and illuminates how the world transitioned from the end of ancient times to the birth of the modern era. Softcover, 139 pages.

Geography

Galloping the Globe: The Geography Unit Study for Young Learners, Updated and Revised Edition with CD-Rom by Loree Pettit & Dari Mullins / Geography Matters Creative and filled with ideas for traveling the world in your studies, Galloping the Globe is a unit study for kindergarten through fourth grade. Focusing on the seven continents and some specific countries, this study is designed to take 1-3 years to complete; suggested schedules are included. Integrating geography, Bible, history, science, literature, and maps & flags, children will discover the famous people from each country as well as holidays and other cultural traditions. Each country has a checklist with books to read from the core reading list as well as individual picture books, biographies, websites to visit, language arts selections, appropriate Bible references and activities unique to each portion of the world. Employing a notebooking approach, students build a notebook as they progress throughout the course. The CD-ROM includes all of the activity sheets, maps, and flags that are in the book, as well as other bonus notebooking pages. Mac and PC compatible. Maps, reports, flags, and activity pages are reproducible. 266 pages, indexed. Answer key included. Grades K-4. Softcover.

World and US Map Chart by Barcharts Inc Designed with education in mind, this easy-to-read map and chart has the US on one side and a World Map on the other! A 4 page laminated guide includes: major river lengths, major bodies of water lengths, highest & lowest points of the world, percent of the World's population (as of 2004), most populous nations, and most densely populated regions. Measures 11 by 17 inches.

Geography Songs, Compact Disc [CD] by Larry & Kathy Troxel / Audio Memory Kids will love both dancing and singing along with these fun geography songs as they learn how easy it is to learn world geography! These audio memory aids teach the locations and names of the countries of the map through song. This kit includes: Audio CD with 33 songs, 69 page student workbook with song lyrics and written exercises, and a wall-sized map of the world.