Description
This bundle is our selection of supplementary stories and reference books for studying world history!
Current titles are:
- The Bible in the Wall
- The Great Wall of China (Leonard Everett Fisher)
- Story of the Middle Ages (McHugh & Southworth)
- The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times
- Fine Print
- Germ Hunter
- Images of the Middle Ages (Apple Press)
- The Silk Route (John Major)
- Roman Ship Model
- Christian Heritage in England (Kregal Pictorial Guide)
- 1 PSLC Fill-in Biography Sheet (World History)
We reserve the right to substitute titles if necessary for ones of equal or greater value or refund you the difference. (Sample picture shows only some of the current titles.)
The Bible in the Wall Among the ruins of a house, Giovanni finds a Bible. This Bible changes his life and he spreads the word to others. Then he meets a man who boasts how years ago he plastered one into the walls of a house… A true story from 1800 Switzerland which shows the convicting power of God’s Word.
The Great Wall of China Leonard Everett Fisher About 2,200 years ago, Mongols were invading China. “Build a wall,” roared Emperor Ch’in. Off marched a million workers: soldiers, criminals, musicians, and the emperor’s son. Ten years were spent building it, with watch towers every hundred yards, and a road on top. Middle grades. Soft-cover – 32 pgs
The Story of the Middle Ages Michael J. McHugh & John Southworth This world history and church history resource covers the period of history from the time of Christ to the beginning of the early explorers, focusing on the Middle Ages, in a tasteful manner. The text is comprehensive but without giving overwhelming amounts of information to junior or senior elementary students in comparison to some other textbooks on the subject. End of the chapter reviews, vocabulary to learn and discussion questions help the student understand the issues and life in the Middle Ages. (Note: Our bundle does NOT include the test packet and answer key. Our recommended use of this text is as a reference book rather than a traditional textbook.) 130 pages, hardcover.
The New Manners and Customs of Bible Times Ralph Gower, Moody Press, revised edition, 2005. This is an excellent reference book on the life in Bible times! Full-colour pictures, easy-to-understand yet detailed information on a variety of cultural-related topics which give insight to various Bible passages. Learn about food, medicine, housing, occupations, the laws, politics, wars, festivals, and more. Numerous scripture references, detailed maps, photos, and illustrations to help bring ancient history and archaeology alive! Hardcover. 352 pgs. Easy-reading style for reference material making it a good choice for children and teens.
Fine Print Joann Johansen Burch – Imagine if books still had to be copied by hand! Johannes Gutenberg changed that in the 1400’s with his invention of the printing press: an invention that would change the world!
Germ Hunter (Louis Pasteur) Elaine M. Alphin Louis Pasteur, scientist in the 1800’s, sees what tuberculosis and rabies do to a person. The doctors don’t realize that sickness comes from germs. Louis convinces them that germs cause diseases and he discovers vaccines. Soft-cover – 64 pgs. A “Creative Minds Biography”.
Images of the Middle Ages (Apple Press) Creative and reproducible worksheet lessons with black and white drawings to teach about Medieval times.
The Silk Route John S. Major Created thousands of years ago, silk was once a kind of money to China. Sought after by the wealthy of the world, it travelled a long journey of 7000 miles, linking China to the Eastern Roman Empire. Along the way the caravan would face heat, hunger, thirst, dangerous mountains and ruthless bandits. Soft-cover – 32 pgs. Lower grades.
Kregel Pictorial Guide: Christian Heritage in England – Full-colour photographs with information featuring England’s church history. Softcover.
Roman Ship Model (Candle Discovery Series) – Punch out and build a Roman ship while learning about this period in history!
1 PSLC Fill-in Biography Sheet – A single, large worksheet to fill in when studying any biography on world history. (Folded 11x 17″)
