Read about the life of those amazing inventors, Wilbur and Orville Wright, as they learn, explore and create a flying machine! Presents the boyhood of the brothers who flew the first airplane in 1903. Paperback, 192 pages. Ages 8 to 12.
Old archival photographs from the Library of Congress create a "you are there" impression in this fascinating look at immigration. These are real photos of real people who flooded into the USA between 1870-1920. Images of the journey itself—Ellis Island, life in the cities and life in rural communities, children at play and at school, the Statue of Liberty (still in pieces), and quotes from immigrants from different countries add to the interesting text.
Paperback, ages 9-14 years, 96 pages.
It was 1938, and something terrible was happening in Germany. Suddenly, there were more and more restrictions for the Jews: yellow stars they had to wear, schools they could not attend, things they were forbidden to do. The Nazis were in power and Lisa Platt was scared. Her father knew they had to escape, and he left for America in the middle of the night. He promised to send for Lisa, her mother, and her two sisters when there was enough money. Until then, they were to live in Switzerland waiting. And with the waiting, came hardship none of them could ever have imagined. Paperback, 150 pages, for ages 10 and up.
If you lived at the time of Martin Luther King, you would have seen important changes brought about by the civil rights movement. Answers important questions such as "When did the civil rights movement begin?" "Were children involved in civil rights protests?" "What was the March on Washington?" Color illustrations, ages 9 to 14. Paperback, 80 pages.
Without a doubt, these excellent DVD's have had more impact than almost any other teaching tool I have used in my home. Up to now, they have only been available in costly collections. I am thrilled to offer you the best on the market to teach your children Christian virtues through the lives of famous men and women in history! My children love these, and have watched them over and over again.
Highly recommended!
* Amazingly accurate to history
* Exciting to watch
* Superb role models
* All ages love them and learn from them!
Nearly 50 colorable activities offer children fun, easy ways to learn fascinating facts about the United States. They'll explore and learn all about America as they wend their way through mazes, crosswords, find-the-difference scenes, follow-the-dot pictures, word searches, and more. Solutions included.
Why read cereal boxes?. . . when you could be learning the planets, the periodic table, the systems of the human body or the states and their capitals? These colorful, wipe-off placemats are a favorite. Since it seems that my children spend most of their time eating, perhaps this is the right place for study! Standard placemat size: 12" x 18". Placemats feature full color front; the reverse side is the same picture outlined in black and white so your child can color or write in the information on the write-on, wipe-off surface.
Oh my—this is great! A full unabridged audio compilation of American songs, poems, stories, speeches, and other source documents tell the story of America and the story of freedom! Many of the recordings are the original recording of the the author himself, such as Robert Frost, John F. Kennedy, Neil Armstrong, Ronald Reagan and others! Listen to Martin Luther King's "I Have a Dream" speech, followed by Ronald Reagan's "Farewell Address," and the letters between John and Abigail Adams. A fabulous audio-sourcebook for students of American history of all ages. Includes 3 audio CDs for a total of three and a half hours of listening and learning. There is an introduction by Caroline Kennedy, but that is her only contribution. Whether you agree with her or not, I know you'll agree this unique collection is a treasure. A great bargain!
A classic Pulitzer Prize winner and the most widely read book in America at one time, this book is so, so good and thought-provoking! The Deep South in the 1930's was a place of raw prejudice. Atticus Finch, a lawyer with integrity, stands alone in upholding justice. This story is told through the eyes of Atticus' children, and is full of warmth and humor, while dealing with a very serious issue. Atticus Finch is a hero that I want my children to know! An excellent story! Paperback and unabridged, 281 pages.
This is the classic story of two fathers and two sons and the pressures on them to pursue the religion they share in the way that is best suited to each. And as the boys grow into young men, they discover in the other a lost spiritual brother, and a link to an unexplored world that neither had ever considered before. A life-changing book! Paperback, 304 pages.
