Books for Early American History Grades 5 and 6

America’s Providential History*

Beliles and McDowell

Learn how God’s presence was evident at the founding of our nation.

You will need this book for both semesters.

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Your Story Hour: Heritage of Our Country Volume 6 Audio CD Set*

By Your Story Hour

The Heritage of Our Country CD Set has twenty-four true life stories about great Americans such as: Columbus (well, he wasn't exactly American, but he helped), the early Pilgrims, the story of the US flag, Benjamin Franklin, Abraham Lincoln, Dr. Walter Reed, Booker T. Washington, Thomas Edison, one of the first woman lawyers, Edward Bok, Alexander Graham Bell, the Wright Brothers, Charles Lindbergh, Philip Nolan, Glenn Cunningham, and Marty Marion. The set includes 12 CDs.

This set includes the required Your Story Hour CDs for both the Early American History Guides above.

Beyond the Horizon—Columbus plans for voyage 1

The Disappearing Light—Hardships and perils of Columbus 2

Mutiny of Alonzo— Columbus 3

Columbus in Chains—Columbus 4

Persecuted and Betrayed—Early Pilgrims 1

The First Thanksgiving—Early Pilgrims 2

These recordings are used in the second semester.

America's Arch Hero Makes a Speech—Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg

Billy Scott Faces the Firing Squad—A Lincoln story

NOTE-With this set, you get the required CDs for both the primary and intermediate studies plus an additional 7 CDs.

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Leif the Lucky

By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire

The biography of Leif the Lucky "covers the story of the Viking discovery of America around the year 1000. The Caldecott award-winning authors pen a refreshingly true text about Leif Erickson's childhood, immigration to Greenland, conversion to Christianity , evangelization of Greenland, and subsequent discovery and colonization of the North American continent. This lively text is complemented with full color illustrations in the D'Aulaire's inimitable style. 64 pages, Over sized, full color, Paperback, ages 5 and up

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Columbus

By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire

Columbus is "unmatched for an inspiring view on the life of the , greatest mariner of all. Columbus' full life story is told in historical detail with an honest portrayal of this remarkable figure. With the D'Aulaire inimitable style in art and writing they have brought to life the story of the 'Admiral of the Ocean Sea', Christopher Columbus!   64 pages, Over sized, full color, Paperback, ages 5 and up

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Pocahontas

By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire

First published by Bantam Doubleday Dell in 1946, Beautiful Feet is now publishing this endearing classic of the native American maiden. "Enjoy the true account of the Indian princess, Pocahontas, Captain John Smith, Powhatan, John Rolfe and the Jamestown settlement of 1607. In the D'Aulaire's original style of historical storytelling they have brought this colorful New World tale to life. 45 pages, Over sized, full color, Paperback, ages 5 and up

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William Bradford Pilgrim Boy

By Bradford Smith

Used in the Beautiful Feet's Early American History Intermediate Study Guide, this "is a wonderful children's book sharing remarkable stories of Bradford's life until his death in Plymouth.  Orphaned at a young age he was formed by forces which were providentially preparing him for the great call upon his life." Illustrated in black and white with fun questions and activities included. Glossary. 200 pages,  Trade PB

Intermediate

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Landing of the Pilgrims

Landmark Books

9780394846972

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Benjamin Franklin

By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire

"Since 1950, this children's biography has captured the charm and genius of the most beloved founding father of his time. Illustrated with full-color lithographs, each page contains a proverb of Ben's from his Poor Richard's Almanac, along with a fascinating and detailed text of his life. Many character lessons can be read and learned from this remarkable book." 48 pages, Over sized, full color, paperback, ages 5 and up

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Amos Fortune, Free Man

By Elizabeth Yates

9780140341584

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America’s Paul Revere

By Esther Forbes

9780395249079

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The Life of Washington

Josephine Pollard Published by Beautiful Feet Books

Also used with the Beautiful Feet Early American History Intermediate Study Guide, this "1893 reprint is largely devoted to Washington's life during the American Revolution, however, the main purpose according to the author was to give its young readers a distinct and vivid idea of the exalted character and priceless services of the man who was commonly referred to as the 'Father of his Country .' "  113 pages, Trade PB

Intermediate

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A More Perfect Union

By Giulio and Betsy Mastro

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Lewis and Clark Expedition Coloring Book*

If you like to supplement your history studies with coloring books, then you might like Dover Historical Coloring Books.

9780486245577

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Sacajawea, Guide to Lewis and Clark

By Della Rowland

9780440402152

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Abe Lincoln Grows Up

By Carl Sandburg, Illustrated by James Daugherty

"Drawn From Carl Sandburg's superb two-volume Abraham Lincoln: The Prairie Years, this is not only a beautifully told story of the young Lincoln, but it is also the story of the young America."

9780156026154

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Go Free or Die

By Jeri Ferris

Go Free or Die is a biography of Harriet Tubman, "a Black woman whose cruel experiences as a slave in the South led her to seek freedom in the north for herself and for others through the Underground Railroad."

9780876145043

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Walking the Road to Freedom

By Jeri Ferris

Walking the Road to Freedom is a story about Sojourner Truth, "a Black woman orator who spoke out against slavery throughout New England and the Midwest."

9780876145050

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