Duck is running for president, and he needs your vote. Tired of doing chores for Farmer Brown that leave him “covered in tiny bits of grass and espresso beans,” he decides to hold an election to oust Farmer Brown from being in charge of the farm. The creators of Click, Clack, Moo have brought the […]
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Civil Rights Books for Kids
Books to Teach Civil Rights This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. Do you know how to start a conversation about civil rights with your young children? Sometimes, sharing a book together can open the door to a conversation and questions kids might be thinking about. Children are never too young to […]
The Story of Jane Goodall
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Jane Goodall: A Biography Book for New Readers (The Story Of: A Biography Series for New Readers) introduces young readers to the life of an amazing scientist. Jane Goodall has been a nature lover all of her life, and her drive to become a scientist propelled […]
The Story of Harriet Tubman
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Harriet Tubman: A Biography Book for New Readers is a colorfully illustrated introduction to this courageous leader. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures. This book is just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture […]
The Story of George Washington
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of George Washington: A Biography Book for New Readers is a colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous president. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures. This book is just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture […]
The Story of Frida Kahlo
A Biography Book for New Readers The Story of Frida Kahlo: A Biography Book for New Readers is a beautiful, colorfully illustrated introduction to this famous artist. It is written simply, with short chapters and lots of sidebars and pictures–just right for young readers who are ready to move beyond simple picture books. Non-fiction is […]
Stories to Tell: Learning from Oral History
Incorporating Oral History Into Your Curriculum As we move into the high school years in our homeschool, my son has begun to study modern history. Many curriculum companies save the twentieth century for later years due to the often harsh and more disturbing events that have occurred. While this is true, one advantage to studying […]
Living History: Real Teens Meet A Real Hero
Real Teens Meet a Real Hero Our Real Teens Read literature group had the privilege of meeting a real hero. After reading Anne Frank’s Diary of a Young Girl and Number the Stars by Lois Lowry, discussing both books, and learning some background history, we arranged a field trip to meet a Holocaust survivor and hear […]
World War II for Kids
Teaching Kids about World War II The World War II era is such an interesting time to study, but many resources are geared toward older kids due to the intense subject matter. In our homeschool, I like to incorporate hands-on activities whenever possible, and I find World War II for Kids to be a complete […]
History Revealed
History Revealed: What in the World? This year, my younger two boys are both listening to Diana Waring’s History Revealed: What in the World? audio curriculum as part of our history studies. This 12-disc set of audio history lessons is a sweeping look at history from the beginning of the world through the world wars. […]
The Hiding Place, Young Reader’s Edition
The True Story of a Real-Life Hero Corrie Ten Boom’s remarkable and inspirational story unfolds in The Hiding Place, where the harsh realities of life in Hitler’s Europe during WWII are documented. The Young Reader’s Edition is an abridged version of The Hiding Place, and it includes illustrations and larger print than my full-length […]
Bonhoeffer Student Edition
The fascinating life of a courageous hero is presented in Bonhoeffer Student Edition Pastor, Martyr, Prophet, Spy by Eric Metaxas. This edition is adapted especially for student readers in a much more condensed version than Metaxas’ full length biography of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, and it includes sidebars, timelines, photographs, lists, and a glossary. It is also divided with […]