Drive Thru History: Columbus, the Pilgrims, and Early Boston

Get ready for a new installment of Drive Thru History! Starting off with the European discovery of America, host Dave Stotts will bring you to Columbus' birthplace in Italy and his launching point in Spain before moving on to another famous colonizer of the New World. Set off to Scrooby, England, and follow in the footsteps of the Pilgrim's trek to America. Finally, discover the beginnings of the Revolutionary War as you tour the famous sites of Boston, Lexington and Concord. Filled with Dave's trademark humor, history comes alive with zest and an integrated Christian worldview. 80+ minutes on DVD.

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Switched-On Schoolhouse 2012 Grade 4 History & Geography

Travel through time and around the world with SOS History & Geography! Developing an appreciation for God's activity in the history of humanity, these interactive lessons will bring students through World & American Geography; World, American & Religious History; Government and Citizenship; Economics; and Social Studies.

Grade 4 SOS History & Geography students will focus on world geography, including topics such as world cities, countries, climates, and land topography.

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Bob Jones Heritage Studies Grade 4 Revised Kit

Gain a thorough understanding of American history with Heritage Studies. Geography, alignment with Bible truths, relevant world history, government, economics and culture are all presented to help better understand the background of the United States. Through this study, students will learn to sequence events, summarize data, make predictions, identify sources of information, work with graphs and formulate opinions. Heritage Studies 4: Dawn of Opportunity examines the events from the 1700s through the 1900s, covering immigration, evangelists, inventions, Boer War, Boxer Rebellion and more.

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Early American History

This study guide is designed for the student of American History who desires to understand the hand of God in the American saga. Seeing God's hand in the events of the past gives us vision and hope for the future. We have therefore carefully selected literature that best embodies this truth. This guide has also incorporated the Principle Approach, which is a method of applying Biblical principles to every area of life. This approach was developed by Verna Hall and Rosalie Slater through their books entitled, The Christian History of the Constitution and Teaching and Learning America's Christian History. We have chosen to use a somewhat simplified version of the Principle Approach in presenting the material for this level and suggest the use of America's Providential History by Mark Beiles and Stephen McDowell. We have introduced the First Five Principles of the Principle Approach in this study. These are included at the back of the study guide. This course is designed to incorporate a simple notebook approach. Each student uses the notebook to record reports, student maps, Scripture verses, illustrations, principles, and so on. Course Outline: The Vikings; Marco Polo; Columbus; First English Colony, Jamestown; The Pilgrims, Plymouth; The Colonial Era; Pre-Revolutionary Era; The American Revolution; The Louisiana Purchase; The Civil War. Grades 4-6 The following books accompany Early American History:

Leif the Lucky, Columbus, Pocahontas, Benjamin Franklin, * A More Perfect Union: The Story of our Constitution,   America's Providential History, *The Landing of the Pilgrims, *The Lewis and Clark Expedition Coloring Book, *Abe Lincoln Grows Up, America's Paul Revere, Amos Fortune: Free Man, The Life of Washington, *Go Free or Die, *Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and Clark, *Walking the Road to Freedom, William Bradford, Pilgrim Boy, *The Vikings, The Star Spangled Banner. 

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Western Expansion Study Guide

This easy-to-use lesson guide is designed to follow the sold-separately Early American History: A Literature Approach Guides. Built around Notebooking, as each word of literature is read, students can discuss the questions and then record what they've learned. Moving lesson-by-lesson chronologically (1800-1865), each entry includes the page numbers of the books being read, findings to record, comprehension and critical thinking questions, timelines, and other notebook assignments. Links and "Historical Help" sidebars are included throughout. Line-listed answers included. 37 pages, softcover. Grades 4-7.

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The American Revolution for Kids: A History with 21 Activities (For Kids series)

Heroes, traitors, and great thinkers come to life in this activity book, and the concepts of freedom and democracy are celebrated in true accounts of the distinguished officers, wise delegates, rugged riflemen, and hardworking farm wives and children who created the new nation. This collection tells the story of the Revolution, from the hated Stamp Act and the Boston Tea Party to the British surrender at Yorktown and the creation of the United States Constitution. All American students are required to study the Revolution and the Constitution, and these 21 activities make it fun and memorable. Kids create a fringed hunting shirt and a tricorn hat and reenact the Battle of Cowpens. They will learn how to make their voices heard in “I Protest” and how Congress works in “There Ought to Be a Law.” A final selection including the Declaration of Independence, a glossary, biographies, and pertinent Web sites makes this book a valuable resource for both students and teachers.

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We the People: The Story of Our Constitution

America had won the Revolution, but our troubles were far from over. The thirteen states were squabbling, the country could not pay its bills, and in Massachusetts farmers had taken up arms against the government. Was our country, which had fought so hard for its independence, going to survive? In May 1787 delegates from across the country -- including George Washington, James Madison, and Benjamin Franklin -- gathered in Philadelphia and, meeting over the course of a sweltering summer, created a new framework for governing: the Constitution of the United States. Their efforts turned a shaky alliance of states into a nation that would prosper and grow powerful, drawing its strength for centuries to come from "We the people" and inspiring hope for freedom around the world.

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From Sea to Shining Sea for Children

From Sea to Shining Sea for Children tells America's story during its first fifty years. These were the days of Benjamin Franklin and Daniel Boone, Francis Asbury and Charles Finney, Andrew Jackson and Sam Houston. During these years Conestoga wagons and circuit riders became famous, Indian wars and slavery were major concerns, and the Louisiana Purchase and the Oregon Trail expanded American boundaries from sea to shining sea. But God was also at work in the young nation, giving its settlers exciting opportunities to shape its history and to be His people. Softcover, 208 pages.

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The Light and the Glory for Young Readers: 1492-1787

Adapted for children ages 8-12, The Light and the Glory for Young Readers explains American history through the lens of the providential-history approach, showing of God intervened over and over again in history just to create a place where His followers could worship. Telling the tale of Columbus, the Spanish missionaries, Roanoke Colony, and more, learn how Jamestown's proximity to swamps shows that they didn't seek the Lord's direction, how King Phillip's War was due to God lifting protective grace, and how "this fighting was more than a war over land. This was a spiritual battle... yet, God continued to take care of His people by showing them special favor." Study guide with questions and answers included. 186 pages, softcover. Ages 8-12.

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Sounding Forth the Trumpet for Young Readers: 1837-1860

Sounding Forth the Trumpet is the third book in the "Discovering God's Plan for America" series adapted from Peter Marshalls & David Manuel's adult work. Designed for Ages 9-12, this volume explains the American past through the lens of the providential-history approach, showing of God intervened over and over again in history just to create a place where His followers could worship. This book covers the continuing debates in congress over slavery, John Quincy Adams and Polk, war with Mexico, the Gold Rush, the Underground Railroad, the Dred Scott decision, Fulton Street Meetings, Dwight L. Moody, John Brown, and the election of Abraham Lincoln. 222 pages, softcover. Ages 9-12. Study guide with questions and answers included.

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Ballads of American History--Book and CD

Liven up your curriculum with songs! In this book and CD set, Cooper's memorable ballads capture not only the musical style of various historical eras but plenty of names and dates, too! There's a song for Jamestown, Plymouth, the colonies, the Revolution, the Constitution, westward expansion, the Civil War, Reconstruction, and the transcontinental railroad. Ages 7 and up. From Noble.

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A History of US, 11 Volumes: Third Edition

Discover why so many teens and tweens are having fun reading American history! "Most history books are boring, but your book kept me on the edge of my chair," says one thrilled sixth grader. Updated and packed with compelling photographs, instructive maps, and vivid storytelling, Hakim's series breathes life into the heroes, villains, and adventures that make up our past. (Not written from a Christian perspective.) Softcovers, from Oxford University. Book volumes are sold separately.

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Lifepac Social Studies, Grade 4, Complete Set

The LIFEPAC Social Studies (History & Geography) complete set contains all 10 student workbooks for a full year of study plus the comprehensive Teacher's Guide.

Topics covered include:

• Planet Earth
• Island Countries
• Mountain Countries
• Polar Regions
• Tropical Jungles
• Grassland Regions
• Desert Lands
• Seaport Cities
• United States
• Our World In Review

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The Story of the World, 4 Volume Set

Purchase all four Story of the World Volumes and save! Captivate your young listeners as they travel the world from the Ancient Times until the Modern Times, learning to view history in the big picture. 4 volumes, including:

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Internet-Linked Discovery Set

he titles in this set include: Astronomy and Mummies and Pyramids.

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Creation to the Resurrection, Second Edition, Volume 1: The Mystery of History Series

The Mystery of History Volume 1 is written from a Christian, young-earth, perspective, teaching children to see God's hand throughout history...and how the Gospel of Jesus is the mystery behind all of history! Written in a conversational style, many lessons are presented in the form of mini-biographies, integrating fascinating stories with the events of the time. Covering creation to the resurrection, students will learn about famous biblical characters, ancient peoples, and well-known men such as Aesop, Buddha, Pythagoras, Confucius, Emperor Asoka, Herodotus, Caesar, Hannibal, and Herod.

Arranged by quarters and weeks, each quarter begins with an "Around the World" summary of events to introduce the time period; lessons progress chronologically with each week having 3 lessons, a pretest, review, and exercise or quiz. The 108 lessons will take a year to complete if you follow a traditional 36 week school year.

Activities are broken down by age group and reinforce the material just learned through fun ideas that engage all learning styles; they're based upon the classical grammar/logic/rhetoric stages. Review exercises cover the timeline and map work exercises; quizzes are cumulative reviews that go over material from the very beginning of the course; the semester-long tests are similar (though longer), covering materials from 2 quarters (one major time period). Quarter-end worksheets help students synthesize what they've learned and keep everyone straight! Suggested Schedules for different age groups are included, as well as plenty of reproducibles. Line-listed answers included. 636 pages, activity pages reproducible, softcover, three-hole-punched and perforated pages. Grades 4-8, but adaptable for the family.

This second edition features the following updates & improvements:

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The Mystery Of History, Volume 2: The Early Church and the Middle Ages

Your students will discover how God continually reveals himself in this big-picture look at world events from Pentecost to the printing press. User-friendly format features lively text, quizzes and tests, reviews, projects and activities, timeline and mapping assignments, answer keys, reproducible student pages, and more. It's classical, chronological---and complete! Grades 4 to 8. 704 pages, softcover.

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A Child's Story of America, Second Edition: Grades 4-5

From the launching of the Santa Maria to the landing of the space shuttle, U.S. history has unfolded under divine authority. Introduce your fourth and fifth graders to heroic figures and important events including John Winthrop, George Washington, Sam Houston, the signing of the Mayflower Compact, the Great Awakening, the Boston Tea Party, and more. Includes end-of-chapter study questions. 202 pages, softcover from Christian Liberty Press.

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A Child's Story of America, Test

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A Child's Story of America Answer Key

Teacher's help and answer key for A Child's Story Of America.

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Our Nation Under God

Give your children a fundamental understanding of how the nations of the world developed and the flow of U.S. history in particular with this well-illustrated overview. They'll see God's purposes for civil, family, church, and self-government---and his plan for creation. Includes chapter review and comprehension questions; exercises; and map work activities. Grades 2 to 4. 154 pages, softcover from Christian Liberty Press.

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Our Nation Under God, Teacher's Manual

Teacher's manual for 79920 One Nation Under God, this guide provides in-depth methods to make the most of every lesson in the history text book. Includes answer keys, lesson plans, relevant prayer lists and activities.

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Our Nation Under God, Test

These tests accompany the textbook Our Nation Under God. Tests are comprised of multiple choice and/or true or false questions. There are 10-15 questions per test; pages are loose-leaf and stapled together. Answers are not included; they are contained in the Our Nation Under God Teacher's Manual.

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The Story of Inventions, Second Edition

Now updated, The Story of Inventions covers key innovations from the 15th through the 20th century. Divided into four sections: Power, Manufacturing & Production, Communications, and Transportation, chapters focus on the invention as well as the life of the inventor, weaving together true-life stories in a format enjoyable for young and old. Learn about the printing press, steel, computers, steamboats and other inventions that paved the way for the growth of our modern world. Comprehension questions follow each chapter. 280 pages, softcover. Upper elementary grades.

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The Story of Inventions, Second Edition Test Packet

This test packet accompanies the sold-separately The Story of Inventions, 2nd Edition from Christian Liberty Press.

Assess student comprehension with T/F and multiple choice tests, each covering 2-3 chapters. Line-listed test answers are also included. Pages are loose-leaf, with the answer key pages three-hole-punched; they're stapled together in the middle for you to easily remove.

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The Story of Inventions, Second Edition, Answer Key

This answer key accompanies Christian Liberty Press' The Story of Inventions, 2nd Edition. The answers to each chapter's comprehension questions are provided with any relevant notes. 28 pages, booklet format.

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Heroes in American History, Grades 2-4

Enrich the social studies topics you teach with this collection of reproducible, read-aloud plays about Abraham Lincoln, Rosa Parks, Susan B. Anthony, Helen Keller, George Washington, Carver, Squanto, Neil Armstrong, and other American heroes. Plays come complete with background information, discussion questions, writing prompts, literature and Internet links, and engaging cross-curricular activities. A great way to help students meet the language arts and social studies standards.

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Early American History

This study guide is designed for the student of American History who desires to understand the hand of God in the American saga. Seeing God's hand in the events of the past gives us vision and hope for the future. We have therefore carefully selected literature that best embodies this truth. This guide has also incorporated the Principle Approach, which is a method of applying Biblical principles to every area of life. This approach was developed by Verna Hall and Rosalie Slater through their books entitled, The Christian History of the Constitution and Teaching and Learning America's Christian History. We have chosen to use a somewhat simplified version of the Principle Approach in presenting the material for this level and suggest the use of America's Providential History by Mark Beiles and Stephen McDowell. We have introduced the First Five Principles of the Principle Approach in this study. These are included at the back of the study guide. This course is designed to incorporate a simple notebook approach. Each student uses the notebook to record reports, student maps, Scripture verses, illustrations, principles, and so on. Course Outline: The Vikings; Marco Polo; Columbus; First English Colony, Jamestown; The Pilgrims, Plymouth; The Colonial Era; Pre-Revolutionary Era; The American Revolution; The Louisiana Purchase; The Civil War. Grades 4-6

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Homeschool Huskies for Boys: Volume One Patriotic

This is an extremely appealing civics and social studies program for boys and girls in grades 1 through 8 that lays a good foundation for the fundamental principles and concepts of our country. Each study includes historical information, directions for additional research, a craft or activity that reinforces the lesson, and an iron-on patch!

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Homeschool Ponies for Girls: Volume One Patriotic

This is an extremely appealing civics and social studies program for boys and girls in grades 1 through 8th that lays a good foundation for the fundamental principles and concepts of our country. Each study includes historical information, directions for additional research, a craft or activity that reinforces the lesson, and an iron-on patch!

Includes 11 iron-on merit patches.

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Homeschool Ponies, Pioneer, volume 2

This is a thorough study of the seven states that make up the Oregon Trail. Students are first asked to write to seven Historical Societies (addresses are given) which will gladly respond with generous amounts of state information. Boys and girls will map their journey as they make several stops at the forts and landmarks along the trail. While "visiting" each state, students will learn some of that state's history (including state birds, flags, seals, and natural resources), make a pioneer craft, and study a famous person (past or present), of their choice, to earn their iron-on patches.

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DISCOVERING WORLD CULTURES

Discovering World Cultures Through Literature promotes a better understanding of how different cultures interact with, adapt to, and depend upon their environment. Students will bring home a new appreciation and respect for the dynamic relationship that exists between nature and humanity.

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