David C. King

Over 40 fun, hands-on projects and activities from the days ofcolonial America Spend a year with the Mayhews, a family living in the Massachusettscolony of 1732. Ten-year-old Nathan and his twelve-year-old sister,Sarah, are eager to share all the fun and adventure--and the hardwork--of their daily lives. Along the way, they'll show you how toplay games, make toys and crafts, and perform lots of interestingand challenging everyday activities. Churn your own butter and whip up a batch of tasty Maple Creamtreats. Write with a quill pen you can make yourself, learn how todip candles, and play popular games like Jackstraws, Crack the Egg,and Sheep Over the Fence. Colonial Days is filled with interesting historical information andfun facts about growing up in days gone by. Discover howdifferent--and how similar--life was for American kids in history.

Discover the Past with Fun Projects, Games, Activities, and Recipes

Colonial Days

Examines the life and times of Franklin Pierce, placing this president within his historical and cultural context, while at the same time focusing on the major events that occurred during his administration.

Franklin Pierce

Celebrates the diversity of life through the exploration of cultures around the world.

Oman

A biography of the nineteenth-century English naturalist whose study trips, on which he documented the diversity of animal life, led him to develop theories about evolution and natural selection.

Charles Darwin

"Provides comprehensive information on the background, lifestyle, beliefs, and present-day lives of the Nez Perce People"--Provided by publisher.

The Nez Perce

DK Publishing

Full-color maps, photographs, and paintings illustrate a comprehensive reference guide to American history.

Children's Encyclopedia of American History

Greenland

International Education for Spaceship Earth

Debbie Nevins

The story of Bosnia and Herzegovina is full of conflict and challenges, but it's also full of rich traditions and people who are proud of their heritage. This complex story is told in a comprehensive way, through detailed main text filled with the most up-to-date information, helpful maps, informative sidebars, and splendid full-color photographs. As readers discover the geographic, economic, political, religious, and even culinary identity of Bosnia and Herzegovina, they are encouraged to develop a deeper understanding and appreciation for cultural diversity.

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Explore the American West with the people who settled it! In 1805, when William Clark first spotted the Pacific Ocean-highlighting the famous Lewis and Clark expedition across the continent-it marked the beginning of a massive westward movement that lasted through the century. Westward Expansion provides a rare glimpse into the day-to-day experiences of pioneering Americans as they followed Lewis and Clark's lead, risking their lives to explore, farm, seek their fortunes, and establish communities in what had been considered a vast wilderness. Through rich primary sources, you'll find yourself living and working alongside the brave men and women who came to typify the American West, including pioneers from the eastern states, from Europe, and from Asia; Native Americans defending their homeland; freed slaves searching to carve their own destinies out of America's wilderness; prospectors searching for gold and silver; and many other colorful characters. From Daniel Boone's account of first exploring Old Kentucky to Chief Joseph's explanation of why he would no longer fight against the U. S. Army, Westward Expansion presents a wealth of period documents, including diaries, letters, articles, advertisements, speeches, and more, from both famous figures and ordinary citizens. Find out how all of these American voices working together helped make this country what it is today.

Westward Expansion

"Provides comprehensive information on President Herbert Hoover and places him within his historical and cultural context. Also explored are the formative events of his times and how he responded"--Provided by publisher.

Herbert Hoover

Stephanie Fitzgerald

Laura Sullivan

This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Virginia. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.

Third Edition

Virginia

Provides activities and discussion to be used with Across five Aprils by Irene Hunt.

A Literature/social Studies Program. Across five Aprils by Irene Hunt

Connect

Irene Hunt

A guide designed to give background on the history, geography, and culture as it relates to a specific book.

A Literature/social Studies Program, Grades 4-6

Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt

Activities, Projects and Fascinating Facts

Have Fun with American Heroes

It’s important to learn about the U.S. presidents, butit’s even better to have fun while doing it. Have Fun withthe Presidents is filled with activities, recipes, games,puzzles, profiles, quotes, and fascinating facts, about all 42American presidents, from George Washington to George W. Bush. You will learn all kinds of interesting things about thepresidents, their families, and the times in which they lived, butthis is much more than just a book of facts. The games andactivities in Have Fun with the Presidents will give you abetter understanding of each president’s importantcontributions, interesting hobbies, and unique personality. In Have Fun with the Presidents you will learn that Herbert Hoover and his wife spoke Chinese in the White House asa way of maintaining their privacy Dwight Eisenhower was an enthusiastic cook who loved grillingon the roof of the White House Two of Theodore Roosevelt’s sons managed to sneak a ponyinto a White House elevator so they could take it to their sickbrother’s bedroom George H.W. Bush hated broccoli so much he had it banned fromthe White House kitchen And much more!

Activities, Projects, and Fascinating Facts

Have Fun with the Presidents

Joseph S. Nye

Joseph S. Nye Júnior

Philip Zelikow

Confidence in American government has been declining for three decades. Leading Harvard scholars here explore the roots of this mistrust by examining the government's current scope, its actual performance, citizens' perceptions of its performance, and explanations that have been offered for the decline of trust.

David C. King

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