Veritas Press Catalog 2008/2009 - (Page 42) F I F T H G R A D E Early History Readers, 5th Grade You may be a homeschool family teaching this time period to younger children, too. This collection is for you. Selected with 2nd or 3rd graders in mind, these readers will provide resources that will satisfy the needs and curiosity of the subject matter in ways directed to their age level. Soft 48p The 18 Penny Goose 24 Sally M. Walker Soft 64p #255-285 $3.99 Ben Franklin and the Magic Square 26 #490-098 $3.99 Christopher Columbus 2 (shown) #490-235 $3.99 George the Drummer Boy 19 Nathaniel Benchley Soft 64p #255-330 $3.99 George Washington and the General’s Dog 27 #490-526 $3.99 George Washington’s Mother Jean Fritz Soft 48p #435-392 $3.99 Lewis & Clark: A Prairie Dog for the President 29 #490-600 $3.99 Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag John Herman Soft 48p #435-803 $3.99 Sam the Minuteman 19 Nathaniel Benchley Soft 64p #255-700 $3.99 Early History Readers Collection, 5th Grade (All nine titles, 15% savings) Franklin: The Autobiography Benjamin Franklin Mr. Franklin comes to life in this complete and unabridged reading. Written as a letter to his son, yet never finished, Franklin’s account of his life from his childhood in Boston to his years in Philadelphia ends in 1757 with his first mission to England. Soft 240p 26 #490-512 $13.95 Going Along with Lewis and Clark Barbara Fifer Geography Songs: States & Capitals The best way we know to learn the location of states and capitals. Children sing a song as they point to the states on a map. It is terrific. Now a DVD to sing along with provides a way for the student to test himself on his geographic learning. CD #050-075 DVD #050-086 Beautifully illustrated, this book contains incredible maps and photography that will put you right in the middle of the Corps of Discovery, allowing you to understand their expedition. Great with the history cards. Soft 48p 29 #217-333 $11.95 Great Explorers Series The Age of Exploration brought us exciting times and remarkable men. Clear succinct text and vivid, colorful design make this series a rare find and an excellent source for quick learning and research. Soft 48p John Cabot Tony Bastable #226-310 $11.95 Christopher Columbus Melissa Nathan #226-150 Ferdinand Magellan Tony Bastable #226-250 Marco Polo Keren Gefen (shown) #226-525 Juan Ponce De León Tamara Green #226-325 $12.95 $15.00 $11.95 $11.95 $11.95 $11.95 Geography Flashcards See other sets and description on page 15. USA Edition 098-868 $9.95 George Washington Cheryl Harness The Great Little Madison Jean Fritz A splendid look into life during America’s colonial period in the context of our fourth president. Madison, known as the “Father of the Constitution” is sometimes overlooked—a huge mistake. His oratory skill is something we long to help recreate. Soft 159p 26 #567-030 #255-276 $30.50 Actually for younger children, but interesting for older children, too. Beautiful illustrations. Historically accurate. Soft 48p 27 #490-525 $7.95 Explorers Who Got Lost Diane Sansevere Dreher During the 15th and 16th centuries most explorers who sailed beyond the horizon to find new lands thought they knew where they were going. Most got terribly lost and stumbled onto new lands. Full of humor. Excellent maps. You may not agree with the entire portrayal of Columbus, but the book is full of wonderful historical information. Soft 135p 1–5 #620-002 $8.99 George Washington’s World Genevieve Foster First published in 1941, this reprint is something to be excited about. The author captures children with her stories. This is a wonderful biography of Washington and the world around him. Soft 357p 27 #075-050 $6.99 Guns for General Washington Seymour Reit $15.95 First Voyage to America Christopher Columbus Give Me Liberty: The Uncompromising Statesmanship of Patrick Henry David Vaughn Based on the diary of Col. Henry Knox, this is the story of the daring attempt to bring canons from Fort Ticonderoga to Boston. A prime work to capture the reading interest of boys who may not naturally enjoy reading. Soft 122p 22 #250-050 $6.00 Guns of Thunder Douglas Bond Columbus’ voyage is chronicled in this fascinating document, an abridgement of the actual ship’s log. Forty-four illustrations, including a number from rare sources, enhance this absorbing text, translated into English and set into large type for young readers. Soft 90p 2 #190-060 You know he said, “Give me liberty or give me death.” But did you know of his great faith? This book goes beyond the oratory and eloquence to portray Henry, whose whole life seemed to embody American courage and patriotism, as well as his family and faith. Soft 304p 25 #170-031 $9.95 Joel Belz writes, “I wish I’d had this kind of book to read when I was a kid.” The first of a planned trilogy connecting faith and freedom in early America. If you’ve read Bond before, I don’t need to tell you any more. 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