Books in Carole Marsh State Books series

Carole Marsh specializes in fact + fiction. The truth is stranger than fiction! she always says . . . and proves it in these dramatic stories that are set to take place in Oklahoma locales. A bloody room, swarthy pirates, chilling apparitions and more, provide the backdrops of fictional stories based on true facts. Not only imparts history, geography and science to kids in a dramatic, exciting way, but also encourages creative writing & further research. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.

Reproducible timelines include: Colorado Indians, Biographies, History, Legend & Lore, Art, Science, Inventions, Business, Women, Civil Rights, Current & Future Events and more. Also includes Your Personal Timeline Activity, Time Capsule Activity, Timeline Glossary and Author's Timeline. Great for highlighting those must-know important events in Colorado and a super reference for kids. Students can match events with dates, make flashcards, pick their favorite time period to study, research for more information about timeline events of interest, or read the newspaper and search for current events to put into the context of the timeline. Over 300 entries range from prehistoric times through now. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book. Great for library research and you can make copies and laminate timeline pages to create posters for classroom walls. It's time to add this book to your library!

In this unique and timely state history title, students will explore what their own family members' contributions to Minnesota's history have been as well as what contributions they would like would like to make to their state as they grow up. Covers: What is Minnesota history? Who is important in our state's history? When is history? Where have the most important historical events taken place? Why should kids care about Minnesota history? and much more. Using critical historic epochs as a backdrop, the author cleverly convinces kids that ordinary citizens are the truly important role-players in our state's success. Includes reproducible activities, glossary, bibliography and index. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions & instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.

In this unique and timely state history title, students will explore what their own family members' contributions to Nebraska's history have been as well as what contributions they would like would like to make to their state as they grow up. Covers: What is Nebraska history? Who is important in our state's history? When is history? Where have the most important historical events taken place? Why should kids care about Nebraska history? and much more. Using critical historic epochs as a backdrop, the author cleverly convinces kids that ordinary citizens are the truly important role-players in our state's success. Includes reproducible activities, glossary, bibliography and index. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions & instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.

In this unique and timely state history title, students will explore what their own family members' contributions to Kentucky's history have been as well as what contributions they would like would like to make to their state as they grow up. Covers: What is Kentucky history? Who is important in our state's history? When is history? Where have the most important historical events taken place? Why should kids care about Kentucky history? and much more. Using critical historic epochs as a backdrop, the author cleverly convinces kids that ordinary citizens are the truly important role-players in our state's success. Includes reproducible activities, glossary, bibliography and index. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions & instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.

In this unique and timely state history title, students will explore what their own family members' contributions to Oklahoma's history have been as well as what contributions they would like would like to make to their state as they grow up. Covers: What is Oklahoma history? Who is important in our state's history? When is history? Where have the most important historical events taken place? Why should kids care about Oklahoma history? and much more. Using critical historic epochs as a backdrop, the author cleverly convinces kids that ordinary citizens are the truly important role-players in our state's success. Includes reproducible activities, glossary, bibliography and index. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions & instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.

In this unique and timely state history title, students will explore what their own family members' contributions to California's history have been as well as what contributions they would like would like to make to their state as they grow up. Covers: What is California history? Who is important in our state's history? When is history? Where have the most important historical events taken place? Why should kids care about California history? and much more. Using critical historic epochs as a backdrop, the author cleverly convinces kids that ordinary citizens are the truly important role-players in our state's success. Includes reproducible activities, glossary, bibliography and index. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions & instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.

Who were the very first people to live in Texas? Who lived, played and hunted where your home and school stand today? American Indians, of course. This book will help you discover the often neglected story of a society where the adults were the ones who played games, where dreams were taken very seriously, where your family was protected by the spirit of an animal and where thieves could steal your name. This A-Z look at Texas Indians emphasizes Indian pride, culture, skills and creativity. Includes women Indians + math problems, writing activities and questions for discussion. Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions & instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.