History Books and Magazines
Appleseeds
- history and social studies magazine by Cobblestone publishing for
elementary grades. Each issue focuses on a specific topic.
Calliope -
a world history magazine for students in upper elementary and middle
school. Each issue centers around a world history theme.
Cobblestone
- very popular history magazine for students in upper elementary and
middle school. Most issues center around an theme in American
history.
Kids Discover - each issue of
this magazine centers around one science, geography, or history topic. Articles are short in this
publication since the
pictures usually take center stage. Visually appealing, for children ages 6 and up.
Dig -
a wonderful archaeological magazine for middle- to high-school students.
Each issue centers around a specific theme.
Learning Through History - a new world history magazine developed
for homeschoolers. Each issue focuses on one period in history, for
ages 9 and up.
Notable
Books for Social Studies - a list of books selected as the best
in social studies for young people. The committee publishes a list
every year.
History Texts
A History of US -
a favorite US history series for homeschoolers for middle school and
up, written in an engaging style with plenty of photographs and
illustrations.
The Story of the World, Vol 1
- the first in a four-volume world history series for elementary students.
A popular resource for homeschoolers because the books read more like novels than textbooks.
You can also purchase an Activity Book
for each volume.
History Projects
Westward Ho!
- this simulated
internet journey allows classes and homeschoolers to travel the Oregon
Trail
as part of an interactive wagon train. Across the country,
collaborative "families", based on real families from America's past,
make daily decisions (travel and fate scenarios are provided by the
project moderators) that will influence their safe arrival in Oregon.
The journey runs from January 16 - February 16, 2007. Registration
is now open.
History Outlines and Timelines
Outline of US History - the U.S. Department of State's
comprehensive outline of United States history.
Smithsonian American History Timeline - a linked timeline of
American history published by the Smithsonian in partnership with
various history-related sites.
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