A photo journal of our recent trip to Greenfield, told from the perspective of our stuffed dog, Henrietta: "Hi, have we met? I'm Henrietta and I would like to tell you about my recent trip to Greenfield Village. Have you been there? It's a really cool history place. If you love history the way I do, you will love this place. If you don't love history, I think you will still find things to like here Be sure to wear your walking shoes and have as much time as you possibly can - there are over 80 historical buildings spread out over 80 acres. And most of them have very neat people in them who will share lots of great history stories with you." (Please note: some of the pictures in the preview are in color, but the physical book is currently only in black and white. Sorry for any confusion.)

Bandit, our stuffed raccoon, tells the story of an exciting trip to Washington, D.C. Whether you are planning a trip to D.C. yourself, or just want to enjoy the trip through Bandit's eyes -- you will have fun with this unusual look at the country's capital. (For some reason the preview shows the inside pictures in color, but the book is currently in black and white. Sorry for any confusion.)

Dee and Cathy travel extensively, in and out of the United States. They also enjoy teaching about this great country, starting from both a historic perspective and a geographic one. Along the route they have put together a number of lapbooks for the use of their own students and other families. Here you find lapbooks and mini units of four sample states: Alabama, Alaska, Georgia, and Tennessee; two sample cities: Washington, D.C. and New York City; and two other mini units on National Parks and Animals across the U.S.

This Teacher Key includes the answers to the Mid-Term and Final Exam, and two classroom activities that work well in helping students grasp important economic concepts.

What makes this book different from so many others about Leonardo da Vinci? In these 100 pages, Catherine has worked hard to make it interesting for those who may yet know nothing about him, but also for those who already know quite a bit It is written in a family-friendly way, with stories and details that appeal to a wide range of ages -- from kids through adults. Here Leonardo is placed in a framework of history and geography, so that his vast accomplishments can more easily be seen and understood. Catherine includes maps, pictures, charts, timelines, and more, to bring the ultimate Renaissance man to life You may also enjoy Catherine's historical fiction books about Leonardo da Vinci - The Life and Travels of Da Vinci. She has currently finished the first three novels in the series: Leonardo the Florentine, Leonardo: Masterpieces in Milan, and Leonardo: To Mantua and Beyond.

The Civil Rights fight has taken place in many states across the county, particularly in the South; but this little book looks at some of the key events that took place within the boundaries of Alabama...From the "Scottsboro Boys" to the Tuskegee Airmen, Freedom Riders, and the girls murdered at the Sixteen Street Baptist Church...From Rosa Parks to Reverend Fred Shuttlesworth and Governor George Washington...These are some of the people who helped shape the Civil Rights movement in and out of Alabama. Obviously a book this size cannot be an extensive look at these important people and important events, but the hope is to bring them to the forefront, so that readers are motivated to learn more.

New York City - what a city What a history If it happened anywhere in American history, it probably happened in New York. Reading the history of this city is both fascinating and exciting; as if watching the people and the events that traveled through the region, and across the years. This brief look at the history will use an annotated timeline and a variety of pictures to bring the history of this fascinating city to life.

Catherine's desire with Founding Era Plays is to make the major people, events, and debates of the American Revolution and the Declaration of Independence come alive for students. The two plays can be read aloud in a class of any size, or enjoyed silently by one or more students. Whether you are a founding era enthusiast, a revolutionary era novice, or a teacher looking to ignite interest in this important topic, you will find an enjoyable resource in this unique handling of the period in Founding Era Plays.

This little book brings the history of Jamestown to life with an annotated timeline and simple pictures...A simple look at an important part of our history that was anything but simple.

For many young writers the most difficult part of their task is getting started. They want to write. (Or someone else wants them to write ) But they don't know where to begin. And oftentimes when they do begin, they are overwhelmed by the risks of improper spelling or improper punctuation. This workbook takes away the writer's block and the risks. It gives struggling writers starting points and enough minimal direction to get them writing. It also reminds them that in a rough draft spelling and punctuation are not critical, the writing is. Proper spelling and punctuation are important, but they can come later, after the writing has really begun. The workbook takes the student through the process of improving ten sentences, in four different ways. Only after the student has written a sentence four different ways are they even asked to turn it into a paragraph. And only after they have done all ten sentences and paragraphs are they asked to go beyond those and try their hand at constructing a story. And at that point they are reminded to pay attention to proper spelling and grammar.

It's the hot, miserable summer of 1787 in Philadelphia. Will the delegates at the Grand Convention succeed or fail at their mission? Will they amend the Articles of Confederation as instructed? Or are they up to something else? Our tale is brought to us by Henry, a young man from Britain who has been tasked with keeping an eye on what the delegates are up to. He is certain they cannot accomplish what they came to Philidelphia to do Historical fiction - this novel is written at a Young Adult level, but has been enjoyed by adults as well as students, including younger students as a read-aloud.

Catherine has been homeschooling her 12 children for the last 30 years. This is her alphabetical guide to their home education adventures, with 26 chapters that will encourage you and motivate you to keep going. As of 2012, Catherine has graduated ten of her own children, and assisted with the homeschooling of many others. Her adult children are following their passions around the world, including one that is now in the Marines, one that is a lawyer, and one who has his masters in International Business. She can tell you from personally experience that homeschooling does indeed work Whether you are just considering homeschooling, are a frustrated beginner or a veteran in danger of burning out, Organized Ramblings will encourage you in your journey.

The "Corps of Discovery" went places no white men had ever been, encountered countless Indian tribes that Easterners had only heard rumors about, and "discovered" plants and animals never before dreamed of by Americans or Europeans. It was a military expedition, with much of the usual military protocol and discipline. But it was also very unusual for a military expedition - there were two commanders instead of one. And they were accompanied by many civilians along the way - including one slave, various Frenchmen, occasional Indian scouts, and an Indian woman and her newborn son. This is a brief introduction to that unusual journey.

The current state of affairs has been called a "financial tsunami," a "financial ice age," and "the worst financial crisis since the Great Depression." Our first question needs to be, "Is it?" Our next question might be, "How did we get here?" As someone who enjoys the study of both history and economics, I see these questions as both important and interlinked I put this brief annotated time-line together initially for my own study, and to share with my students. I soon found that many others around me were asking similar questions and looking for the same information. This book was researched and written initially during the fall of 2008, as the current crisis first came to our attention. It was updated again in December 2009. It is written by a fiscal conservative, and it is intentionally kept brief.

Homeschoolers, are you looking for a more effective way to teach your students? Do you know there must be an alternative to the textbooks that sit in front of you? But you don't know where to begin. Catherine, homeschooling veteran of more than thirty years, will show you how much easier this can all be, how to incorporate topical studies into your education process, and revitalize your students' education in the process. Now, in addition to the Topical Studies Made Easy booklet, Catherine and Dee bring you ideas on several specific topical studies to get you started on the path to studies of: Artists, Birds, Indians, Alphabet Fun, Astronomy, Civil War, Lewis & Clark, Presidents, States. The book also includes two complete mini units: Leonardo (da Vinci), the Architect and the Astronomy Mini Unit, Galileo.