Grades 4 - 6.Introduce students to Colonial America through fun filled activities and facts all while building a portfolio. Evaluation forms included. 96 pages
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Just the Facts! History pockets teachs just the facts. This product is especially good for children with special needs who have comprehension difficulties and cannot handle the traditional textbook. It is also great forthe student who gets bored with the traditional history textbook. The hands on approach keeps the child's attention and creates a lasting impact that helps the child remember the significant events in history. Toss the textbook with it's fluff and puff. It's a BIG time waster. Get this product. You will keep your child's attention and they will remember what you have taught them!
A key strategic victory that paved the way for the Allied invasion of Japan, Iwo Jima was described by Lieutenant-General Holland Smith, Commander Fleet Marine Forces Pacific, as "the most savage and costly battle in the history of the Marine Corps." For 36 days in February and March 1945, Marines pounded an island fortifiedby miles of interlocking caves, concrete blockhouses and pillboxes - one of the most impenetrable defenses of the Pacific War. Unwilling to surrender, the Japanese fought until the bitter end: nearly all of their 20,000 troops were killed in the fighting, compared with 7,000 US dead. At Iwo Jima, the Marines secured an island base that would prove crucial in the final battles of the Pacific campaign. This book illustrates the Marines' decisive victory at Iwo Jima in graphic novel format and includes eight pages of background information detailing the key players, the experience of the forces, and the aftermath of the battle.
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Iwo Jima My dad served on Iwo Jima during WWII and he enjoyed reading this book. He found it accurate as to how it was there. "Island of Terror: Battle of Iwo Jima" was real. It was interesting seeing it written in comic book fashion.
Because of the way it is presented, this book would be good for history classes in our school rooms.
From ancient to modern history, politics to pop culture, your family will have a blast exploring the past in Time Troopers. Hosted by John Cleese as Agent Wormold, experience fascinating video clips and reenactments such as a Wright brothers test flight or a hip-shaking Elvis. Then answer trivia questions about these and other momentous events on a mission to rediscover history!
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History game I got this game as a gift for my neice and nephew - they are home schooled and have had a very conservative upbringing. I needed something that would still be fun for them, but that their parents would approve of and allow them to use. They seemed to like the game and even though they are two years apart in age, they tied the first two times they played together!
On December 7, 1941, the Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on American military bases in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Masterfully planned and executed, the attack devastated the US Pacific Fleet; in less than two hours, Japanese aircraft had sunk or damaged all eight US battleships anchored in the harbor and had destroyed 151 planes. Thrust into battle, the United States could have only one response: war. DAY OF INFAMY portrays the attack that drove the United States into World War II in full-color, historically-accurate comic book narrative. Featuring the personal stories of front-line heroes like Ken Taylor, George Welch, and mess attendant Dorie Miller, DAY OF INFAMY also provides rich background material – causes and consequences, key players, and a glossary of terms – as well as a list of additional resources that encourages readers to delve further into the time period. DAY OF INFAMY is the ultimate way to experience how Pearl Harbor unfolded and to introduce a lifelong passion for reading.
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A much more accessible format and history The same is achieved in Steve White's DAY OF INFAMY: ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, which provides a colorful graphic novel focusing on Pearl Harbor events. These histories will also appeal to young adults studying the facts of military history - this audience will find a much more accessible format and history, here.
In this collection of engaging and entertaining mini-comic books, students share in the adventures of time traveler Scooter McGinty as he celebrates Thanksgiving with the Pilgrims, rides through Lexington with Paul Revere, joins Lewis & Clark's Corps of Discovery, supports women's rights, and more. Includes background notes and teaching ideas.
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Kids love this! I teach 5th graders S.S. They love learning history in comic book format especially my reluctant readers. There are 5 short comphrension questions at the end of the stories. This is one book I use often.
The Barbary War - the first American war against Libya - was the first war waged by the United States outside national boundaries after gaining independence and unification of the country. The four Barbary States of North Africa - Morocco, Algiers, Tunis, and Tripoli - had plundered seaborne commerce for centuries. This was piracy on an extraordinary scale: they controlled all trading routes through the Barbary waters and North Africa: demanding ransom and booty for safe passage. In 1801 the newly elected President Jefferson ordered a naval and military expedition to North Africa in order to put down regimes that endorsed piracy and slavery. The Pasha of Tripoli declared war on the United States. Under the leadership of Commodores Richard Dale and Edward Preble, the US Navy blockaded the enemy coast and engaged in close, bitterly contested gunboat actions. On 16 February 1804 LT Stephen Decatur led 74 volunteers into Tripoli to burn the captured American frigate The Philadelphia. British Admiral Lord Nelson called the raid "the most daring act of the age". In 1805 Marines stormed the Barbary pirates' harbor fortress stronghold of Derna (Tripoli), commemorated in the Marine Corp Hymn invocation "To the Shores of Tripoli." The US Navy troops were recalled before they could secure their gains, but returned after the War of 1812. Their success then won worldwide admiration for the Americans and their Navy. They marked the way for the European nations to finally quash the Barbary States and end the piracy.
This event marks the true birth of the US Navy and Marines and is ever remembered in the Marines' battle hymn.
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The unmatched bravery of the Navy of a new republic This is a terrific book about the long forgotten Naval war against the Islamic pirates of North Africa. It recalls our Navy's first heroes, particularly Stephen Decatur. It should remind everyone that the history of conflict between the civilized world and Islam goes back many centuries. The book documents conflicts between those who recognize the situation for what it is and seek to end it by force, and the diplomats who seek to appease the Barbary pirates. Not surprisingly, then as now, the Navalists were right. Altogether, this is a well-told, well-documented book about the conflict of civilized nations, with one of the world's longest running pathologies.
Americans have lived through times of struggle and times of celebration Learn about the important people and events that have shaped this nation. From inventors and explorers to politicians and athletes, from conflicts and treaties to agriculture and indu
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Professor Noggin's Card Game - History This is an excellent fun way to help with your kids education. Mine love playing. From my 5 year old to my 15 year old. We do change the rules a little bit to allow all of them to play together.
Grades 1-3. Build a pocket book filled with information on eight different Native American tribes from the Artic to the southeastern United States. Students learn historical background facts, do arts and crafts activities, picture dictionary and evaluatio
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Incredible! I purchsed this book for a unit study of Native Americans for my second grader and it is worth it's weight in gold! When I received it I wanted to start on it immediately (but we have to wait until September!) This book covers various tribes throughout Northern American with text discussing life relating to each tribe.
Children make a pocket (folder) from large sized construction paper relating to each specific tribe. Within each section of the book a tribe is covered with special information about tribal life. It includes cut and paste activities to complete and place in each folder.
History pockets could stand alone as a unit study for 1st-3rd graders, but could certainly be expounded upon with additional reading and activities.
Grades 4 - 6. Build a portfolio of 10 famous adventurers with historical background fact sheets, maps and timelines, reading and writing connections, each in individual pockets. The pockets will be bound together with a decorative cover that students will b
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Sadly Disappointed I thought these History Pockets would compliment our homeschool well. I was wrong. They are good for bursts of information, but we found them to be busy work, dull and redundant to our learning.
I would not recommended them to fellow homeschoolers.
The American experience in all its diversity is captured in this fascinating collage of exceptional men and women who have made their mark on American history! Artist Randy Green. Item 134. Finished size 24 X 30
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LEARN HISTORY WHILE HAVING FUN As an elementary teacher, I purchased this as an on-going jigsaw puzzle for members of the class to assemble during free time. Students are enjoying it and learning about our nation at the same time. Completed puzzles are glued together, mounted on tag board, and hung around the room for others to view.
