History Activity Books

Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Revolution" Teacher resource book includes information pages, maps, a timeline, reading and writing connections for seven topics. Book in teacher pages has step by-step project directions and photographs..Title: History Pockets: The American Revolution.Subject: Science/technology, nonfiction.Important period of our country's history will come to life when students create the exciting projects presented in The American Revolution.You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, and reading and writing connections for seven topics, including famous patriots, causes of the war, and battles.Teacher pages feature step by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Revolution" Teacher resource book is designed to help students to know important period of American history by creating the exciting projects in The American Revolution.

Making learning fun and interactive is a surefire way to excite your social studies students. This book includes game-formatted activities for major historical topics. While the goal of these activities is to create excitement and to spark interest in further study, they are also standards based and include grading rubrics and ideas for assessment. Encouraging teamwork, creativity, intelligent reflection, and decision making, the games of Hands-on History Activities will help you take an active approach to teaching while inspiring your students to make their own explorations of history. 176pp..Grade: 3 - 8 / Ages 8 - 14.Language: English.Author Name: Garth Sundem.Publisher: Shell Education.Publishing Date/Year: May 13, 2005.No. of Pages: 176.ISBN -10: 1425803695.ISBN -13: 978-1425803698.Series: Hands-On History Activities.Edition: 1.Dimensions: 10.8"H x 8.5"W x 0.4"D.An engaging and informative "Hands-on History: Ancient Civilizations Activities" keep the readers fascinated till the end

Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Civil War" Teacher resource book includes information pages, maps, a timeline, reading and writing connections for seven topics. Book in teacher pages has step by-step project directions and photographs..Title: History Pockets: The American Civil War.Subject: Science/technology, nonfiction.Civil war had a profound effect on American history.Students will acquire an understanding of this period of U.S. history as they complete the many engaging and informative projects in The American Civil War.You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts and crafts projects, reading and writing connections, and evaluation forms, the teacher pages feature step by-step project directions and photographs of the completed projects.Evan-Moor® "History Pockets: The American Civil War" Teacher resource book is designed to help students to acquire an understanding of Civil War in U.S. History.

Evan-Moor® "History Pockets Colonial America" Resource book is ideal for grades 4 - 6 and has the aspects of northern, southern colonial life. Resource book with 96 pages has pockets like Jamestown and Plymouth, Native Americans story telling..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - 12 and grades 4th - 6th+.Introduction pocket gives an overview of the settlement of the 13 original colonies.Author: Marc Tyler Nobleman.Number of pages: 96.Format: paperback.Evaluation forms are provided at the end of the book for teacher and student assessment purposes.The introduction pocket gives an overview of the settlement of the 13 original colonies.The other pockets feature a look at the aspects of colonial life in the northern, middle and southern colonies.The book contains the following pockets: Introduction to Colonial America: maps and a time line, The First Settlements: Lost Colony, Jamestown, and Plymouth, The Native Americans: storytelling, rich languages, and peace treaty and more.Included in each of the pockets are: a reproducible pocket labellisam, a bookmark of short, fun facts about the subject, a fact sheet of background information for teacher and students, arts and crafts projects plus writing activities.In History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6, you'll find 8 memorable discovery pockets.In History Pockets: Colonial America, Grades 4-6, you'll find 8 memorable discovery pockets

Mark Twain "U.S. History Maps" Resource book is ideal for grades 5 - 8 and has explanations of historical events from ice age to admission of the 50th state. Resource book with 96 pages features maps that can be reproduced, scanned or projected..Grades 5 - 8+.Features maps designed to be easily reproduced, projected, or scanned.Includes a variety of classroom activities and brief explanations of historical events.Covers the discovery of America, Spanish conquistadors, the New England colonies, wars and conflicts, westward expansion, slavery, and transportation.Answer keys provided.96 pages.From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating text enhances the study of any era in U.S. History.From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating text enhances the study of any era in U.S. History.

Gallopade® "Presidents, Inventors & Explorers" Biography fun book for 1st - 5th grades offers an overview of each person's life/education/personal obstacles/accomplishments. Book has interesting biographies filled with fun activities..Age group and grade: Ages 6 - 11 and grades 1st - 5th.Subject: Social studies.Provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles and key accomplishments.Format: Paperback.Includes The Wright Brothers, Thomas Jefferson, Thomas Edison, Paul Revere, Johnny Appleseed, Juan Ponce de Leon, Lewis and Clark, Christopher Columbus, and more.Interesting reproducible biographies are filled with fun activities.The people in this set are the must-reads that all students are required to learn about and are tested on.Set of 13 books.Presidents, inventors & explorer biography funbook provide an overview of each person's life and touch on their childhood education, family, personal obstacles.

Help your middle grade child build proficiency in US history and AP US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Maps for US History Geography Workbook! Books on American History are a great way for children to have a thorough understanding of US geography through focused lessons and practice. Students learn how to decipher symbols, discover landforms, and gauge distances using map skills. Reproducible maps are included for additional learning support. The 80-page workbook is sized at about 8" x 11"-giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. Use the answer key in the back of the geography workbook to track your child's progress before moving on to new lessons and topics. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade homeschool and classroom curriculum success..Social Studies.Mark Twain Media.Ages 11 - 18.Paperback.English.80 pages.9781622238903.Black and white maps are reproducible for student use.Practice geography skills by using the map keys to decipher symbols, discovering the landforms represented on the maps, and gauging distances using the map scales.Use the maps to supplement your curriculum.Reinforce the five themes of geography: location, place, region, movement, and human-environment interaction.US Geography for kids ages 11+

What became of the lost colony at Roanoke? Who really discovered the Americas? What caused the Salem witch trials? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - teens and grades 5th - 8th.What became of the lost colony at Roanoke, who really discovered the Americas, what caused the Salem witch trials, there are no "right" or "wrong" answers.Number of pages: 144.Format: paperback.Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events.These real life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions.Activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, functions of law in society and presentation skills.The activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, functions of law in society and presentation skills.What became of the lost colony at Roanoke? Who really discovered the Americas? What caused the Salem witch trials? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers

Part of the Travel to. . . Children’s Book Series, this 48-page nonfiction book takes you back in time to ancient Rome, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Mexico, and other places in ancient history. Learn about their societies, their architecture, the rise and fall of power, and more..Nonfiction/Social Studies.Kaitlyn Duling/Rourke Educational Media.Grades 5-9.Paperback.English.48 pages.9781731658104.Before- and after-reading activities.Extension activity.Glossary.We proudly publish respectful and relevant nonfiction and fiction titles that represent our diverse readers, and are designed to support reading on a level that has no limits!.Take a trip through time to see how ancient cities and civilizations thrived and fell long ago as you Travel to. . . Ancient Cities and Civilizations!

Help your middle school or high school child build proficiency in US history and AP US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Lewis and Clark Expedition History Workbook! American history books are a great way for children to have a thorough understanding of US history through focused lessons and practice. Students learn about history, geography, and social studies topics associated with the Lewis and Clark Expedition with activities that provide research opportunities and promote critical reading, thinking, and writing skills. The 64-page workbook is sized at about 8" x 11"- giving your child plenty of space to complete each exercise. Use the answer key in the back of the social studies workbook to track your child's progress before moving on to new lessons and topics. Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade homeschool and classroom curriculum success..Social Studies/Lewis and Clark Expedition.Maria Backus/Mark Twain.Ages 10 - 18.Paperback.English.64 pages.9781622238910.Activities provide research opportunities and promote critical reading, thinking, and writing skills.Students will draw conclusions; write opinions; compare and contrast historical events, people, and places; analyze cause and effect; and improve mapping skills.Students will have the opportunity to apply what they learn to their own lives through reflection and creative writing.Great for homeschool or classroom settings.Help your middle school or high school child build proficiency in US history and AP US history with the activity-packed Mark Twain Lewis and Clark Expedition History Workbook!

In the Amazing People: Activists and Advocates Activity Book, children learn about 53 inspirational people who made important contributions to society while also completing engaging activities about each person..Teaches about the lives of 53 amazing activists and advocates..Includes activities that relate back to each activist and advocate..Includes extension activities that challenge young learners to apply what they learned about the activist or advocate to their own life..Bonus features include 53 stickers, one poster, and 64 flash cards.

Who invented the alphabet? Is the lost city of Atlantis a legend? Was there really a Trojan horse? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - teens and grades 5th - 8th.Who invented the alphabet, is the lost city of Atlantis a legend, was there really a Trojan horse, there are no "right" or "wrong" answers.Number of pages: 144.Format: paperback.Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events.These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions.The activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, development of civilizations and presentation skills.Mysteries in history ancient history challenges the students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Explore the life of John Lewis with easy-to-read text and exciting pictures. This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the civil rights movement, American leaders, and U.S. history..Explores John Lewis's story, including his unique childhood, participation in the civil rights movement, and time in Congress.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3..ISBN: 9781087643014.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects Lewis's life to significant change in local government and America as a whole.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about pursuing change.With an extension activity and other helpful features, this book teaches students that one person can make a difference in their community—and their country.

Historically, Black colleges and universities were established to educate African American students when segregation laws prohibited them from attending the same schools as White students. Today, HBCU campuses and programs fulfill an ever-evolving mission that has allowed them to provide affordable education for diverse generations. Travel to… Historically Black Colleges and Universities to take a guided tour to a handful of the campuses that paved the way for some of the country's brightest minds! Learn about the campuses with fact- and photo-filled text as well as a map for added visual reference. Featuring before- and after-reading activities and an extension activity for added reading comprehension practice, this 48-page title takes students on a journey across the United States and through history..Fact- and photo-filled text provides insights into important issues.For ages 10-15..This 48-page title takes students on a journey across the United States and through history..ISBN: 9781731657305.Includes before- and after-reading activities.Includes a glossary and an activity for home or the classroom.Includes a Travel To ... map that shows readers the places they traveled to in the book.Travel to Historically Black Colleges and Universities takes readers on a journey through the history and campuses of HBCUs, showcasing their role in providing education during segregation and their ongoing impact, with engaging text, photos, maps, and activities to enhance reading comprehension.

Learn the history behind the phrase "We the people". This nonfiction book analyzes the Preamble to the U.S. Constitution in an exciting and informative way. The book includes a glossary, a short fiction piece related to the topic, and a bonus activity. This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble. It also explores important topics like justice and liberty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the Constitution, structure of government, and United States history..Analyzes the Preamble line by line in an easy-to-understand manner.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the creation of the U.S. Constitution and the Preamble..ISBN: 9781087605159.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects essential topics like the U.S. Constitution and federal government to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about the Preamble's powerful words.With this book that's perfect for young readers, students can see how the powerful words of the Preamble are reflected in American government.

The United States Constitution announced to the world that, in America, all people were created equal. But even then, some people were "more equal" than others. The long struggle to put all Americans on an equal footing has defined the moral character of our nation for two centuries. The Fight for Freedom traces the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements, stopping at key moments along the way to check in on the Great Debates that made Americans think hard about what their country really stands for. Young readers will discover that, although the arguments may have changed, the central question of discrimination is still very much in play. In that way, The Fight for Freedom helps them make connections and experience history in a living, breathing way. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history..The Fight for Freedom traces the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements..For ages 10-14..ISBN: 9781603576079.Young readers will discover that, although the arguments may have changed, the central question of discrimination is still very much in play.Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening.Text contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history.."The Fight for Freedom" explores the history of the Civil Rights, Women's Rights, and Gay Rights movements, highlighting key moments and debates that have shaped America's ongoing struggle with equality and discrimination, while helping young readers make connections to social issues and history.

Learn about the process of electing government leaders! This nonfiction book explains how elections work and ways for individuals to stay involved in government. The book also includes a related fiction piece, a glossary, an extension activity, and other helpful features. This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and civic duty and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore political parties, government leaders, and the structure of America's representative democracy..Describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the presidential election process with examples from United States history..ISBN: 9781087605104.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students invested.Explores major civics topics such as representative democracy and political parties.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will get students excited about elections and campaigns.Perfect for young readers, this book will show students how to be informed citizens when it comes to elections and campaigns.

Understanding the US. Constitution for fifth to twelfth grades helps students become informed citizens by delving into the history and structure of the U.S. Constitution. This social studies resource book covers the birth of the Constitution, the branches of government, the articles, and the amendments. Full copy of the U.S. Constitution and a sample test are included.Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character..Covers the birth of the U.S. Constitution, the three branches of government, the articles, and the amendments.Includes a copy of the U.S. Constitution.Offers a 100-question practice test to prepare for required U.S. Constitution tests.Correlated to current national and state standards.96 pages.9781622236916

A life of crime doesn't pay—and yet thousands of crimes are committed every day across the country. What crimes stand out in history and why? Learn about some of the most bizarre and famous American crimes and how their locations have become a part of the fabric of our country with the Scene of the Crime book, part of the Travel to… book series. This enticing nonfiction book includes before- and after-reading activities, an extension activity, and a map showing where readers have traveled to in the children's book to help engage readers along the way..Fact- and photo-filled text that supports social studies curriculum.For ages 10-15..ISBN: 9781731657312.Includes before- and after-reading activities.Includes a glossary and an activity for home or the classroom.Includes a Travel to ... map that shows readers the places they've traveled to in the book.Scene of the Crime takes readers on an intriguing journey through famous and bizarre American crimes, exploring their historical significance and the locations where they occurred, with engaging text, activities, and a map to enhance learning and reading comprehension.

Great Debates is as an information-packed series that stimulates smart discussion with tough questions. Each book in the series aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening and contains critical thinking components in regards to social issues and history. The narrative pauses at defining moments and "drops in" on influential Americans battling over two sides of a key issue. Readers learn how arguments are framed, and make eye-opening connections between great debates from the past and the ones that are taking place today. Text strengthens critical thinking skills with open-ended questions concerning social issues and history. Readers are invited to "find their own voice" and get involved if they find they have an interest in the issue. Set of 4 paperback books..Stimulates Critical Thinking – Engages readers with tough questions and invites them to explore both sides of historical issues..For ages: 10-13 years.Set of 4 paperback books..ISBN: 9781684504459.Encourages Active Participation – Promotes readers to "find their own voice" and engage with the issues presented in the text..Aligns with Common Core Standards – Meets Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking & Listening..Explores Social Issues and History – Provides an in-depth look at historical debates, helping readers make connections between past and present discussions..Comprehensive Learning Tools – Includes full-color photographs, primary sources, an index, glossary, and a further information section for deeper understanding..Spirited Historical Discourse – Features influential Americans debating key issues, providing a dynamic way to learn about history..Great Debates takes its name from the spirited discourse that surrounds each historical theme in the series.