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 Augustus Caesar's World by Genevieve FosterConsidered the innovator of "horizontal history," Genevieve Foster became frustrated when her two school-aged children complained about the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.99 |  | Classical 500BC-600AD | Elem | General |
 The Runaway by Patricia St JohnPhilo, a first-century Phoenician boy, is worried about his family. Evil hangs over their house like a cloud. And it all seems to come... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $7.55 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
 George Washington by Sterling NorthSterling North, author of the award-winning children’s classic Rascal, tells the tale of the Father of Our Country and how he became... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.32 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
 The Magna Charta by James DaughertyIt was Ben Franklin who coined the phrase, "Rebellion to tyrants is obedience to God," and if any historical drama fulfills that maxim, it... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $11.52 | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Elem | General |
 The Landing of the Pilgrims by James DaughertyIn England in the early 1600s, everyone was forced to join the Church of England. Young William Bradford and his friends believed they had... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.67 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
 Cathedral by David MacaulayThe Gothic cathedral is one of humanity's greatest masterpieces--an architectural feast that couldn't help but attract the attention of... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.23 | | Renaissance/ Reformation | Elem | General |
 Columbus by Ingri D'AulaireAs is their custom, the d'Aulaires have thoroughly researched their subject in order to provide the most historically accurate account of... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $9.99 | | Renaissance/ Reformation | Elem | General |
 Castle by David MacaulayImagine yourself in 13th-century England. King Edward I has just named the fictitious Kevin le Strange to be the Lord of Aberwyvern--"a... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.10 | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Elem | General |
 Greek Myths by Ingri D'AulaireNo education is complete without a large slice of Greek mythology. And there's no better way of meeting that literary quota than with the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.70 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
 George Washington's World by Genevieve Foster1942 Newbery Honor Title The period measured by the life of George Washington 1732 to 1799 was one of revolution and change in many... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.49 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
 Pyramid by David MacaulayWhen children catch their first glimpse of a pyramid, a sea of questions inevitably tumbles forth. "Why are they shaped like that?" "How... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.94 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| A Child's History of the World by V. M. Hillyer V. M. Hillyer is SO readable. My children continue to love reading his books. We have his geography, his art, and history of the world and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $58.98 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
| Exodus by Brian Wildsmith ...captures all the major events of this powerful and exciting tale..." as stated on the dust jacket of this gorgeous book! The gold leaf... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $13.60 |  | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| Mummies made in Egypt by Aliki Aliki describes and illustrates the techniques and the reasons for the use of mummification in ancient Egypt. Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| A Little Princess by Frances Hodgson Burnett Generations of children have treasured the story of Sara Crewe, the little girl who imagines shes a princess in order to survive hard times... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Little Town on the Prairie by Laura Ingalls Wilder The long winter is finally over, and with spring comes a new job for Laura, town parties, and more time to spend with Almanzo Wilder.... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $10.58 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Alexander the Great by Robert Green Alexander is one of the world's most influential and important men. A biography aimed at a younger audience. At: Local Library Amazon $6.95 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| The Apple and the Arrow by Conrad Buff The year is 1291, and Walter is the twelve-year-old son of William Tell, the greatest bowman in the land of Uri. Walter lives happily in... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.65 | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Elem | General |
| A Medieval Feast by Aliki The king is coming to visit! The lord and lady of Camdenton Manor must work quickly to prepare fo his arrival. It will take weeks to ready... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Elem | General |
| Blaze and the Mountain Lion (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson Billy and Blaze head west again in another classic adventure from C. W. Anderson. This time, the loyal friends come face-to-face with a... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.04 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
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| Beowulf the Warrior by Ian Serraillier My children (6 and 7 years old) thoroughly enjoyed listening to how the mighty and brave Beowulf defeated the evil Grendel and his Mother. ... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.10 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| 1828 Dictionary of the English Language by Noah Webster This 1828 facsimile reprint of the first American Dictionary documents the quality of Biblical education which raised up American statesmen... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $56.20 | | Not History Related | Elem | General |
| Tut's Mummy Lost and Found by Judy Donnelly Illus. in full color with black-and-white & full-color photos. "Beginning with the death of Tutankhamen, the book moves forward to... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| The Usborne Time Traveler by Judy Hindley This book is recommended for ages 9-12, but my 6-year-old ate it up and my 4-year-old enjoyed it too. I bought it because my girls are... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $15.63 | | Ancient to MiddleAges | Elem | General |
| If You Were There When They Signed the Constitution by Elizabeth Levy In a lively question and answer format, readers are taken behind the locked doors of the Philadelphia State House during the dramatic... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
| If You Lived in Colonial Times by Ann McGovern Ann McGovern's gay and informative book gives young readers a vivid picture of life in colonial New England from 1659 to 1730. The... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
| Moses by Leonard Everett Fisher Life of Moses, leader of Israel, for early readers. At: Local Library Amazon $4.98 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| Crusades by Anthony West At: Local Library Amazon $6.28 | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Elem | General |
| Star-Spangled Banner by Peter Spier Due to careful research, Spier's artwork depicts "the dawn's early light" and "the rocket's red glare" with remarkable authenticity and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.92 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Stories of the Pilgrims by Margaret B. Pumphrey Beginning with Queen Anne's visit to Scrooby inn, tells in story form of the everyday life of the Pilgrims in England and Holland, of their... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $10.95 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
| Noah's Ark by Peter Spier The bee and the fox, the sheep and the ox--two of each kind trudged aboard Noah's famous vessel. Peter Spier uses his own translation of a... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.59 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| The New England Primer The New England Primer was the first textbook ever printed in America and was used to teach reading and Bible lessons in our schools until... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.95 |  | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
| The Story of the Romans by H. A. Guerber Elementary history of Rome, presenting short stories of the great heroes, mythical and historical, from Aeneas and the founding of Rome to... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $12.55 | | Classical 500BC-600AD | Elem | General |
| Bible Story Book by Elsie Egermeier We are a homeschool family and have used Egermeier's Bible Story Book to give our children a complete overview of scripture in preparation... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $17.97 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| Pompeii: Buried Alive by Edith Kunhardt Davis Illus. in full color. "The drama of natural disasters provides prime material to entice young independent readers. In this volume, the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| The Landmark History of the American People by Daniel Boorstin At: Local Library Amazon $13.49 | | Colonial to Modern | Elem | General |
| The Bravest Dog Ever by Natalie Standiford Illus. in full color. Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| If You Lived at the Time of the American Revolution by Kay Moore Using a lively question-and answer-format, the author explains the American Revolution not only as a war for freedom which the American... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
| Pyramids by Anne Millard From the ancient ziggurats of Mespotamia and the steep pyramids of the Maya to the modern wonders of today, the engrossing text and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| Blaze and the Forest Fire (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson Billy and Blaze are more than just friends -- they're heroes! When they spot smoke in the brush, they race through the woods to sound the... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.18 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Pony Express by Samuel Hopkins Adams At: Local Library Amazon $9.05 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Tippecanoe and Tyler Too by Stanley Young At: Local Library Amazon $8.26 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| If You Grew Up With Abraham Lincoln by Ann McGovern "If you grew up with Abraham Lincoln, what kind of house would you live in? How would you travel? What would you do for fun?" These - and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Blaze Shows the Way (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson Billy and Blaze are back in another exciting tale of their adventures. This time they're showing their friends Tommy and Dusty how to be as... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| The Blue Fairy Book by Andrew Lang Finest stories from around the world — most of them old favorites: "Sleeping Beauty," "Rumpelstiltskin," "Cinderella," "The Arabian... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.53 | | Middle Ages 600-1300 | Elem | General |
| One Wintry Night by Ruth Graham A classic Christmas picture book, One Wintry Night tells the story of a mountain boy who is injured in a snowstorm and seeks refuge in a... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.48 | | Classical 500BC-600AD | Elem | General |
| Chitty Chitty Bang Bang by Ian Fleming Ian Fleming, best known for his James Bond novels, wrote only one children’s book—and it is a classic! Chitty Chitty Bang Bang... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Fantastic Mr. Fox by Roald Dahl In the tradition of The Adventures of Peter Rabbit, this is a "garden tale" of farmer versus vermin, or vice versa. The farmers in this... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Five Children and It by Edith Nesbit The Enchanted Castle and Five Children and It, by Edith Nesbit, is part of the Barnes & Noble Classics series, which offers quality... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.32 Read Online | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Exploring Planet Earth by John Hudson Tiner A wonderful supplement to any homeschool curriculum, this book emphasizes the history of civilization from a biblical perspective with... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.24 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
| Gentle Ben by Walt Morey The Alaskan wilderness is a lonely place for Mark Andersen, especially after the death of his brother. But Mark finds a friend named Ben,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Ginger Pye by Eleanor Estes Meet Ginger Pye, the smartest dog you'll ever know. Jerry Pye and his sister, Rachel, feel pretty smart themselves for buying Ginger. It... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Hannah by Gloria Whelan Nine-year-old Hannah would do almost anything to go to school with all the other children in town. But Hannah is blind and her parents keep... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Miracles on Maple Hill by Virginia Sorensen Marly's father came back from the war a different man. Something inside him seems as cold and dead as the winter world outside. But when... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Mrs. Piggle Wiggle by Betty MacDonald Mrs. Piggle-Wiggle has been wildly popular with children and adults for over 50 years. Children adore her because she understands them--and... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.00 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Dr. Doolittle by Hugh Lofting Doctor Dolittle doesn't understand people, but he can talk to animals. His very best friends include a duck, a dog, a pig, and a parrot,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $3.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Trumpet of the Swan by E. B. White Although he lacks a voice in the traditional "Ko-hoh!" sense, trumpeter swan Louis learns to speak to the world with a trumpet stolen from... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.23 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
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| History of Medicine by John Hudson Tiner The highly-anticipated follow-up book to Exploring Planet Earth, this Christian and homeschool hit takes a look at medical practices from... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $11.19 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
| Handbook of Nature Study by Anna Botsford Comstock The late Anna Botsford Comstock was the founder and first head of the Department of Nature Study at Cornell University and the first woman... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $23.40 | | Not History Related | Elem | General |
| Minn of the Mississippi by Holling C. Holling The history of the Mississippi River Valley is told in text and pictures through the adventures of Minn, a snapping turtle, as she travels... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.21 | | Not History Related | Elem | General |
| Pagoo by Holling C. Holling An intricate study of tide pool life is presented in text and pictures through the story of Pagoo, a her-mit crab. Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $9.56 | | Not History Related | Elem | General |
| The Greek News by Anton Powell At home or at school, these innovative titles make history come alive!Covering ancient Greece in the form of a daily newspaper written at... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.96 | | Ancient before 500BC | Elem | General |
| The Erie Canal by R. Conrad Stein Before the trains came through, canals were the cheapest means of long-distance overland shipping available. The Erie Canal was a... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.99 | | Discovery/ Colonial | Elem | General |
| The Amazing Impossible Erie Canal by Cheryl Harness IMPOSSIBLE!When De Witt Clinton, a young politician, first dreams of building a canal to connect the Hudson River with the Great Lakes,... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $7.99 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
| Billy And Blaze: A Boy And His Horse by C.W. Anderson Billy was a little boy who "loved horses more than anything else in the world." Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $4.14 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| California Gold Rush by McNeer At: Local Library Amazon $5.83 | | 1800's | Elem | General |
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| Blaze and the Lost Quarry (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson Billy and Blaze are looking for adventure as they set out to explore the countryside. But when they find an abandoned quarry, they're in... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
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| Child's History of England by Charles Dickens Charles Dickens (1812-1870) has produced some of the most memorable writings in the English language, including such well known works as... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $17.79 Read Online | | Ancient to 1800's | Elem | General |
| Child's Geography of the World by V. M. Hillyer Hillyer's geography is a bit outdated for today, OK maybe a lot outdated for today. My children were amused when we read that "one day man... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $38.97 | | Ancient to Modern | Elem | General |
| Great Glass Elevator by Roald Dahl Charlie and Willy Wonka are back, this time in a fantastic journey to outer space in their glass elevator. Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $5.51 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Henry Reed Inc. by Keith Robertson Henry Reed is an unforgettable character, a strange mix of can-do entrepreneurialism and good-hearted goofiness who would make any parent... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
| Way Things Work by David Macaulay "Is it a fact--or have I dreamt it--that, by means of electricity, the world of matter has become a great nerve, vibrating thousands of... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $8.49 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
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| Blaze and the Gray Spotted Pony (Billy and Blaze Books) by C.W. Anderson Billy's younger neighbor, Tommy, loves to ride Blaze. But he wants a pony of his own--a real one, not just another toy pony. Then one... Source: Amazon At: Local Library Amazon $6.99 | | Modern 1900-present | Elem | General |
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