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Early American History Study Guide Grade 5-6
Early American History Study Guide for Grades 5 and 6
On this page you will find the Early American History Study Guide and books for intermediate grades.
Author Rea Berg’s study guides for history use a literature approach. Reading excellent historical fiction is a better way to learn about history.
This is a one year read-aloud course appropriate for the 5th thru 6th grade level. This guide utilizes award-winning selections of literature to acquaint
students with the greats of American history from the Vikings to the Civil War.
Used with the Early American History Timeline, A Literature Approach to Early American History for Intermediate Grades incorporates geography, map-making, biblical principles, poetry and more!
Other study guides and books by
Beautiful Feet Books are available at Lamp Post Homeschool Store.
Early American History
By Rea C. Berg, Beautiful Feet Books
Daily lesson plans make this approach stress-free along with wonderful reading. It will truly bring this time period alive for student and teacher.
Additional books are required with the Early American History Intermediate course:
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9780012058923 |
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By Beautiful Feet Books
The Early American History Timeline is designed as a student kit, for students to cut, assemble and color as they study the corresponding
events in American History .With 18 detailed drawings, from Leif Erickson to the Emancipation Proclamation, these key events will help to reinforce your students
knowledge and appreciation for our rich American Heritage. Used in conjunction with the Early American History study guides. |
eahtimeline |
Price $9.95
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*Note Items marked with an asterisk are more difficult to obtain at the library.
Beliles and McDowell
Learn how God’s presence was evident at the founding of our nation.
You will need the America's Providential History book for both semesters. |
1887456007 |
List $18.95
Sale $16.95
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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. |
9781600790287 |
List $45.00
Sale $35.95
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By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, Beautiful Feet Books
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 |
9780964380301 |
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By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, Beautiful Feet Books
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 |
9780964380332 |
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By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, Beautiful Feet Books
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 |
9781893103283 |
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By Bradford Smith, Beautiful Feet Books
Used in the Beautiful Feet's
Early American History Intermediate Study Guide, William Bradford Pilgrim
Boy "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 |
9781893103177 |
List $9.95
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By James Daugherty, Landmark Books
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9780394846972 |
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By Ingri and Edgar D'Aulaire, Beautiful Feet Books
"Since 1950, this children's biography, Benjamin Franklin, 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 |
9780964380394 |
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By Elizabeth Yates |
9780140341584 |
List $6.99
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By Esther Forbes |
9780395249079 |
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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 |
9781893103061 |
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By Giulio and Betsy Mastro
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9780688101923 |
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$7.99
Sale $7.49
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If you like to supplement your history studies with coloring books, then you might like Dover Historical Coloring Books. |
9780486245577 |
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By Della Rowland |
9780440402152 |
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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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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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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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