Beautiful Feet History Study Guides, Grade 7-12

Rea Berg’s study guides for history use a literature approach. Reading well-written historical fiction is a better way to learn about history. Her book selections are excellent. (Guides are written by Rea Berg unless otherwise noted.)

Ancient History

 
A Literature Approach to Ancient History

By Rea C. Berg

A Literature approach to Ancient History is a "popular one-year study of the ancient world is now two study guides in one. Featuring separate notes for intermediate (4th - 6th grade) and high school level students, this guide leads you through the fascinating civilizations of ancient Sumeria, Egypt, Greece and Rome. Biblical history is combined with the writings of Shakespeare, Henryk Sienkiewicz. Padraic Colum, Genevieve Foster and others. Detailed study notes, vocabulary lists, maps, lesson plans and tests with answer keys."

An Ancient History Timeline is now available.

 

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Early American and World History

A Literature Approach to Early American and World History for Junior High

By Rea and Rebecca Berg

Early American World History Study Guide by Rea and Rebecca BergThe Literature Approach to Early American and World History Study Guide features several of the Genevieve Foster books as the foundation for this rich study. Books by other Newbery Award winning authors are also used, including James Daugherty, Esther Forbes, and Jean Lee Latham. This comprehensive study, beginning in the l5th century and stretching to the U.S. Civil War, will be a memorable and insightful experience. As with the other Beautiful Feet advanced guides teacher notes are included. Designed as a one-year course.

The content in the books for this course is very suitable for this age group. If you have children who are younger, this course would be very adaptable for them. All the books are excellent to read aloud to younger children.

In addition to A Literature Approach Early American History and World History for Junior High Study Guide, you will need the following items:

Poor Richard

Of Courage Undaunted

Johnny Tremain

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

The Great Little Madison

Abraham Lincoln's World

George Washington's World

World of Captain John Smith

World of Columbus and Sons

You can purchase them separately or in the Early American and World History Bundle. They may be available in your local library.

 

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Of Courage Undaunted

Of Courage Undaunted by James DaughertyBy James Daugherty

9781893103023

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Poor Richard

Poor Richard by James DaughertyBy James Daugherty

9781893103030

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Johnny Tremain

By Esther Forbes

9780440442509

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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch

Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham 9780618250745By Jean Lee Latham

9780618250745

$6.95

Great Little Madison

By Jean Fritz

9780698116214

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George Washington’s World

by Genevieve and Joanna Foster

 George Washington's World by Genevieve and Joanna FosterThis classic not only provides the reader a true biography of the great American, but a view of the world in which he lived. Marvel also at the lives of Franklin, Frederick the Great, Voltaire, Napoleon, Catherine of Russia, Eli Whitney, Robert Fulton and many others. Portrayed as a whole, the political, industrial, and scientific revolutions of the 1700's, come to life as never before. George Washington's World is laced with vivid illustrations and carefully researched maps and charts. 360 pages, Trade PB

Intermediate to High School

9780964380349

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Abraham Lincoln's World

By Genevieve Foster

Abraham Lincoln's World by Genevieve FosterReaders will enjoy an interesting look at not only the man, but the 19th century world in which he lived. Britain's enormous growth and emergence as a democracy, Germany united under Bismarck, Russia freeing the serfs, Japan opened to foreign trade, the U.S. in turmoil over slavery, and many other cultural and socio/economic events are all shared in Foster's engaging text laced with her traditional pictures, maps, time lines and graphs. Abraham Lincoln's World will give you a look around the world in his time. 347 pages, Trade PB

Intermediate to High School

Expanded Edition

9781893103160

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The World of Columbus and Sons

By Genevieve Foster

World of Columbus and Sons by Genevieve FosterThe World of Columbus and Sons tells the story of the world of the Renaissance and the Reformation. Columbus, Prince Henry the Navigator, Ivan III, Gutenburg, Queen Isabella, Leonardo da Vinci, Mohammed II, Nomi Mansa, Martin Luther, Vasco de Gama, Copernicus, Michelangelo, and many others all come to life. The author, a three time Newbery Honor Award winner, presents the events of this important period as a series of miniature dramas with an emphasis on the interaction of events and people. 406 pages, Trade PB, Intermediate/High School.

97809643803871

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The World of Captain John Smith

by Genevieve Foster

World of Captain John Smith by Genevieve FosterThis award winning title continues the world's story near the turn of the 16th century during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. Set amidst the drama of Shakespearean England, readers will also be introduced to the prominent personalities of Smith's world: Sir Francis Drake, Mary Queen of Scots, the Medici of France, Galileo, Henry Hudson, Sir Walter Raleigh, Pope Gregory, Chaplain, the Czars of Russia, the Pilgrims, the Puritans and many more. Dozens of key events such as the closing of the Orient, the defeat of the Spanish Armada, the writing of the KJV bible are included in the World of Captain John Smith. 400 Pages, Trade PB, Intermediate/High School.

9781893103009

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Medieval, Reformation and Renaissance History

A Literature Approach to Medieval, Reformation and Renaissance History

By Rea C. Berg

Literature Approach to Medieval, Reformation, and Renaissance HistoryThis study guide will acquaint you with some of the best classic and historic literature covering the period from the Magna Carta in 1215 to the Elizabethan c era in England. Introducing your students to such masters as Shakespeare, Chaucer, Sir Walter Scott, as well as the heroic lives of Wycliffe, Tyndale, Joan of Arc, Luther and more, A Literature Approach to Medieval, Reformation and Renaissance History will provide a rich and rewarding way to learn of this fascinating era in history, Designed as a one or two year course, this single guide provides a complete course of study for both 7/8th and 9/10th grade levels. See the Medieval History Timeline.

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U.S. and World History from Civil War to Vietnam

A Literature Approach to U.S. and World History, from Civil War to Vietnam

By Rea and Rebecca Berg

Literature Approach to US and World History by Rea and Rebecca BergIn this literature based survey of Civil War to Vietnam War time-period, students will read such classics as Uncle Tom's Cabin, The Red Badge of Courage, Around the World in 80 Days, The Hiding Place, The Diary of Anne Frank, House of Sixty Fathers, and many more. A Literature Approach to US and World History also includes The six books by Albert Marrin. This one or two-year course is designed for the upper junior high or high school level.

Some of the content in the required books is more mature, particularly the Albert Marrin books. I would not recommend trying to adapt it for use with younger children.

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