When we think of the ancient civilizations of Eqypt, Greece, Rome, and Mespotamia, we might think of pyramids, Plato, Julius Caesar, and the Hanging Gardens of Babylon. But what about everyday life? Family, fun, work, medicine and architecture are some of the elements of daily living explored in this easy-to-read, anecdotal narriative. Activities and puzzles enhance each chapter.

Beginning in the mid-1400s and closing at the end of the 17th century, this story of the Age of Exploration and Discovery includes interesting anecdotes and exciting details of the life and time-from the fear of mythical sea monsters to the fears of family left at home.

Learn about castles and moats, knights and jousts, the Crusades, and the bubonic plague. Being a knight wasn't as fun as you might think! Easy-to-read, anecdotal narratives will keep your students engaged and the intercurricular activities and puzzles that follow each chapter will enhance their language arts, math, and critical thinking skills.

Through vivid narrative and compelling activities, students will learn how American society has achieved fundamental changes through a wide variety of reform movements. Explore the antislaery movement, labor unions, the New Deal, civil rights, and much more.

Share the excitement of the revival of the arts and sciences and the achievements of Renaissance artists, writers, scientists, and explorers. Students will learn about the religious upheaval of the 1500s, investigate scientific breakthroughs, and join major explorations.

Here's the story of the birth of our nation told in vivid narrative. The focus of the book is on people - how they felt, and how they coped with the war and the years immediately following. From the Continental Congress to the aftermath of the war, students will improve their understanding of this pivotal event in American history.

The Civil War comes to life. Learn about the life of a typical soldier, contributors of African American soldiers, and the role women played during the Civil War. From the first battle of Bull Run to the hardships endured by the North and South, students will heighten their understanding of one of the most trying times in American history.

From the first frontier extending from the Atlantic Ocean to the Appalachian Mountains, to the final frontier beginning with the settlement of the Great Plains, discover the relationship between settlers and the Native Americans, and how people survived hardships and established a new way of life.

Students will experience "the war to end all wars" through stories of soldiers, nurses, and civilians and their struggles. Never had so many countries of the world joined forces in such death and destruction, as well as creativity and innovation.
Historic illustrations help describe everyday life and conditions during World War I. Puzzles and activities will engage your students in language arts, math and critical thinking while drawing them into the history of the time.

The issues people faced after World War I moved citizens in Germany and Italy to follow charismatic dictators into war. Students learn what it was like to be a soldier in combat in the European and Pacific theaters or a civilian carrying on the war at home.
Historic illustrations help describe everyday life and conditions during World War II. Puzzles and activities will engage your students in language arts, math and critical thinking while drawing them into the history of the time.

Open-ended math projects lead students on interesting investigations into American history. Students solve problems related to such historical events as the Boston Tea Party, covered wagons, African American quilts, the Statue of Liberty, the Gold Rush, Pony Express, and voting rights. Students learn how math applies to the world around them as they use skills in geometry, fractions, decimals, measurement, volume, probability, and more. Includes possible solutions.

Tap into children's natural curiosity about maps by using these fun-to-do games and activities to help them learn about direction, scale, distance, location, symbols, and different kinds of maps.

The stimulating collection of 190 brainteasers in this book provide daily challenge questions to reinforce history lessons. Level 1 focuses on U.S. history from Colonial America to the present.

The 190 brainteasers in this book provide daily challenge questions to reinforce history lessons. Level II highlights U.S. and world history from ancient times to the present.