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
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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
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By Rea and Rebecca Berg
 The
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
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Of Courage Undaunted
 By James Daugherty
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9781893103023 |
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Poor Richard
 By James Daugherty
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9781893103030 |
List $16.95
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Johnny Tremain
By Esther Forbes |
9780440442509 |
List $6.50
Sale $5.99
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Carry On, Mr. Bowditch
 By Jean Lee Latham |
9780618250745 |
$6.95
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Great Little Madison
By Jean Fritz |
9780698116214 |
List $6.95
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by Genevieve and Joanna Foster
 This
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 |
List $17.95
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By Genevieve Foster
 Readers
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 |
List $17.95
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By Genevieve Foster
 The
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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by Genevieve Foster
 This
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
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By Rea C. Berg
 This
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
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By Rea and Rebecca Berg
 In
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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