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Cantering the Country Geography Curriculum
Using the geography of the United States as a starting point, Cantering the Country is a 3-year unit study.
It covers the geographic features, history, and interesting characters of each state.
Cantering the Country Curriculum
By Lore Pettit and Dari Mullins, Publisher: Geography Matters
Cantering the Country can be used for all children in grades 1-5. It includes a CD-ROM with over 150 printable maps and activity sheets.
This geography unit study integrates geography, literature, history, science, character, and maps & flags. There's an
Activity CD-ROM with reproducible outline maps and activities.
Your child will create a notebook full of wonderful information with Cantering the Country.
The following recommended (though not mandatory) books can be used with this course are available separately below:
In addition to the recommended books, each lesson has suggested literature, history, and science books that are related to the lessons.
Grades 1 to 6 |
ISBN-13:
9781931397568 |
List $29.95 Sale Price $26.95
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Aquarium Guide - MiniPublisher: Answers in Genesis
Now in a new smaller size that makes it easier to carry with you when you visit and aquarium, the Aquarium Guide-Mini covers more than 100 of God's sea creatures. It gives information about their unique features, their incredible design, and more.
"With aquariums around the world using God's amazing creatures to teach evolution, Christians need information that gives them biblical truth."
Don't make your trip to the aquarium without the Aquarium Guide. |
ISBN-13:
9781600923258 |
List $12.99 Sale Price $11.95
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Children's Illustrated Atlas of the United States *
This alphabetical state-by-state atlas examines each state's unique landscape, culture, and history, providing young readers with a solid background
for school reports and research projects. Visually inviting illustrations, paintings, and photos in the
Children's Illustrated Atlas of the United States capture the historical, physical, and individual personality of each state. |
ISBN-13:
9780528934599 |
List $9.95 Sale Price $9.49
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Earth Science for Every KidBy Janice Van Cleave
Earth Science for Every Kid has instructions for experiments, each introducing a different earth science concept. |
ISBN-13:
9780471530107 |
List $14.95 Sale Price $13.49
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Eat Your Way Through the USABy Loree Pettit, Publisher: Geography Matters
Eat Your Way Through the U.S.A. is more than just a cookbook. Each state has its unique geographical features and agricultural products. These influence both the ingredients that go into a recipe and the way food is prepared.
With Eat Your Way Through the USA, you can experience a different meal from each of the 50 states and the District of Columbia. Easy to follow recipes for a full meal from each state are included. There is a set of interesting food facts from each state to supplement your cooking experience.
"This is a great cookbook full of wonderful recipes and also teaches children unique facts about each U.S. state. My family especially loves the "homemade "Chicken Dumpling recipe" Anna J. |
ISBN-13:
9781931397346 |
List $14.95 Sale Price $13.49
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Geography from A to Z: A Picture GlossaryBy Jack Knowlton | ISBN-13:
9780064460996 |
List $7.99 Sale Price $7.49
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Profiles from HistoryBy Ashley M. Wiggers, Publisher: Geography Matters
Profiles from History tells stories of twenty historical figures. It has beautiful illustrations, activities, and discussion questions which will help students "recognize the effect these individuals have had on history."
The profiles include: Marco Polo, Johannes Gutenberg, William Bradford, Squanto, Galileo, Columbus, John Smith, Leonardo da Vinci,
Pocahontas, Shakespeare, Michelangelo, James Cook, George Frideric Handel, Benjamin Franklin, Meriwether Lewis, William Clark, Thomas Jefferson, Sacagawea, Mozart, Zebulon Pike, Francois Millet, Jesse Applegate. |
ISBN-13:
9781931397575 |
List $16.95 Sale Price $15.49
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Zoo Guide: A Bible Based Handbook to the ZooPublisher: Answers in Genesis
The Zoo Guide is a Bible based handbook to the zoo. Make your next visit to the zoo more than just fun, make it factual and fascinating too!
Zoo Guide features more than 100 animals and includes beautiful pictures. With Zoo Guide, you will explore the amazing facts and design features that point to our awesome Creator. |
ISBN-13:
9781600920080 |
List $19.99 Sale Price $17.95
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