HISTORY SERIES
AMERICAN ALBUMS FROM THE
COLLECTIONS OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS, $6.95-D each. Cat. #S7. For ages 10-14. Using the
Library's collections, this highly informative series profiles key periods in the social,
political, military and cultural history of our country. They are illustrated with
full-color and B&W photos, prints, and maps. We currently stock these volumes from
SOURCEBOOKS ON COLONIAL AMERICA: THE ARTS AND SCIENCES; BATTLES IN A NEW LAND; DAILY LIFE;
THE EXPLORERS AND SETTLERS; GOVERNING AND TEACHING; and THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR.
 COLONIAL
PEOPLE: This series features colorful illustrations and photographs of
people in period dress living out their lives and working at their trades and
tasks as they would have in the colonial period of America's history. The
information and vivid color illustrations will appeal to those from age 5 to
adult and can easily be used with grades 2-5 (and up) to bring a history
curriculum to life. Reading level is about grade 3, but these would also be
ideal for low level readers in upper grades who need good nonfiction content
that does not talk down to them.These are paperback, 8.5 x 10.75 inches, 32 pages each, with glossary and index.
 EARLY
SETTLER LIFE SERIES by Bobbie Kalman. This series is beautifully illustrated with
photographs and etchings of early settler life from the National Archives and early issues
of contemporary newspapers and magazines. The author also took over 1000
pictures of
historic villages, illustrating every aspect of early settler life. Reading level is
grades 3-4. Interest level is grades 2-9, though many adults also find these fascinating.
There are 100 large illustrations in each book, and an index and glossary. Books in the
series vary from 64-96 pages. Cover is four-color, text is two-color. Books are 8.06-D
each title.
 HANDS-ON HERITAGE
SERIES: These terrific activity books are packed with exciting crafts and projects to
make the study of history and other cultures more real: art, cooking, games, and more.
Other helps for the teacher include historical aids, organized material lists, and
step-by-step instructions. There are activities for every elementary grade in this book,
so it's great for teaching mixed ages together. 48 pages each, and
$7.16-D. Titles available
are NATIVE AMERICAN; COLONIAL AMERICAN; FRONTIER AMERICAN; REVOLUTIONARY WAR; CIVIL CIVIL
WAR; JAPAN; POLAR REGIONS; CHINA; ANCIENT GREECE; ANCIENT ROME; ANCIENT EGYPT;
VIKINGS; MEDIEVAL
TIMES; RENAISSANCE;AFRICA; MEXICO; AUSTRALIA; CANADA; CENTRAL AMERICA;
SOUTH AMERICA; INDIA; MIDDLE EAST and INCA-AZTEC-MAYA. Details for individual
books are available on a separate page. Choose American History
Titles, Ancient and Medieval History, or Other Countries. There is also a related Literature series that
complements it. Click here for details on books in the Read and Respond
Literature Series.
HISTORICAL ALBUMS,
$6.25-D each, Cat. #S41, ages 9-14. These histories of the American states begin with
Native American civilizations and sweep from European explorations , settlement and early
statehood to the issues and events of today. We stock CALIFORNIA, but we can get ALABAMA;
COLORADO; CONNECTICUT; FLORIDA; ILLINOIS; KENTUCKY; MASSACHUSETTS; MINNESOTA; NEBRASKA;
NEW JERSEY; NEW YORK; OHIO; OREGON; PENNSYLVANIA; TEXAS; VIRGINIA; and WASHINGTON. We do
have many of these others in stock now. Just ask.
 HISTORICAL
COMMUNITIES SERIES: This series of books by Bobbie Kalman provides a close-up
look at life in several of our America's historic communities. Children will learn about
such things as early kitchens, the gristmill, what people wore, their crafts, and how the
settlers made their living. The beautiful photographs that illustrate the books in this
series, many taken by the author in such places as Williamsburg, bring our early settlers
to life. I have visited many of these restored communities, and believe me, these books
are the next best thing to being there, observing , and talking to the docents. Books are
available in paper for $7.16-D. Reading level
is grade 3. Interest level is grade K-9. Each book is 32 pages long. These books are a
must for any study of early American life.
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