From apothecaries to zithers, this book is a fascinating picture dictionary of the curious items used by the early pioneers. Each letter features a number of entries to give children a broad… More →
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Detailed illustrations show intriguing objects used by the hardworking pioneers. Photos help demonstrate how things were made the old-fashioned way such as churning butter and spinning… More →
The early settlers were the first recyclers and often had to make out of used materials whatever they could not buy. Pioneer Projects presents many authentic activities with step-by-step… More →
This beautifully illustrated cookbook introduces children to the pioneer kitchen and features recipes from the many immigrant groups who built this land. Fascinating text describes how they… More →
Taught to every school child and new citizen, learn about the significance of the Pledge of Allegiance, its historic past, and why it is a great symbol of the United States of America. More →
Learn about the significance of the Seal of the President of the United States, its historic past, and why it is a great symbol of the United States of America. More →
What began as a day to celebrate the birthday of George Washington, the first president of the United States of America, has grown to include every other president to serve as leader of the… More →
"With malice toward none; and charity for all." Those were the words of reconciliation that Abraham Lincoln preached as he tried to reunite a nation at the end of the American Civil War.… More →
The Civil War was the costliest conflict in United States history, claiming more than 600,000 lives. It was also a transformative event that freed nearly 4 million slaves and changed the… More →
Because settler children were expected to help out with chores at home, there was often little time for play. Recess time at school gave children the opportunity to play Schoolyard Games.… More →
This newly revised edition describes how children in an early community were expected to help out with chores at home and had little time to play. But recess time at school gave children the… More →
The 9/11 attacks make up one of the most important moments in United States history. Everything changed after September 11, 2001, when terrorists hijacked airplanes and crashed them into… More →