City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction


David Macaulay - 1974
    With black and white illustrations and detailed explanations, this comprehensive and visual resource is perfect for young readers interested in history, architecture, and Roman civilization.

Squanto, Friend of the Pilgrims


Clyde Robert Bulla - 1954
    Tells of the adventurous life of the Wampanoag Indian, Squanto.

George Washington's World


Genevieve Foster - 1941
    Learn about the fascinating lives of the great philosophers, musicians and inventors of the 1700 s. Recommended in Laura Berquist Syllabus Grade 5Author: Genevieve Foster Grade: 4-8 Pages: 355, Paperback Publisher: Beautiful Feet Books ISBN: 096438034X

Blood and Guts


Linda Allison - 1976
    Includes suggestions for related experiments and projects.

Under the Sea


Fiona Patchett - 2002
    What lives at the bottom of the sea? What does a shark really eat? How does a sea horse swim? In this book you'll find the answers and lots more about the fascinating things which live under the sea.

Archimedes and the Door of Science


Jeanne Bendick - 1962
    Against the backdrop of Archimedes's life and culture, the author discusses the man's work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it. The simple, often humorous, illustrations and diagrams greatly enhance the text. Ages 10 and up.

Archaeologists Dig for Clues


Kate Duke - 1996
    Every chipped rock, charred seed, or fossilized bone could be a clue to how people lived in the past. In this information-packed Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science book, Kate Duke explains what scientists are looking for, how they find it, and what their finds reveal. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for children ages 4 to 6. It’s a fun way to learn to read and as a supplement for activity books for children.This is a Level 2 Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out Science title, which means the book explores more challenging concepts for children in the primary grades and supports the Common Core Learning Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM) standards. Let’s-Read-and-Find-Out is the winner of the American Association for the Advancement of Science/Subaru Science Books & Films Prize for Outstanding Science Series.

A Child's Introduction to Poetry: Listen While You Learn about the Magic Words That Have Moved Mountains, Won Battles and Made Us Laugh and Cry


Michael Driscoll - 2003
    The book encourages children to listen, read, and learn. Full color illustrations.

Tut's Mummy: Lost...And Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)


Judy Donnelly - 1988
    Describes the burial of the Pharaoh Tutankhamen and the discovery of his long-lost tomb by archaeologists more than 3000 years later.

Mary Jones and Her Bible


Mary Emily Ropes - 1882
    Mary was a popular girl who loved her parents, worked hard and was keen to learn but most of all she longed to have a bible of her own. But Mary knew that bibles were hard to come by and if she was fortunate enough to find one, it would be expensive so her dearest wish looked as if it would be an impossible dream! An inspiring story of a young girl's commitment to God and love for His word.

Diary of an Early American Boy


Eric Sloane - 1958
    Profusely illustrated, it will give its readers a sense of participation in the past that is all too rare in conventional histories.

You Can Teach Your Child Successfully


Ruth Beechick - 1992
    Dr. Beechick reminds parents that teaching is a process of passing on knowledge, not passing students through a system. You will become informed and confident in teaching math skills, reading comprehension, and the mechanics of writing, spelling, and grammar.

If You Were There When They Signed The Constitution


Elizabeth Levy - 1987
    You will meet the key delegates and find out what is going on.

Sarah Whitcher's Story


Elizabeth Yates - 1971
    As the long days pass, the searchers grow desperate, but Sarah's father's trust in God holds firm.

Isaac Newton and the Laws of Motion


Andrea Gianopoulos - 2007
    World-changing events unfold before your eyes in this amazing tale of invention! Dramatic illustrations and fast-paced text provide a "you-are-there" experience. With extensive back matter, including a bibliography, extended reading list, glossary, and further Internet sources, young readers will gobble up this action-packed comic book about one of history's greatest discoveries.