Books in Hands-on History series

Color your own mandala masterpiece!The word mandala is based on an ancient Sanskrit idea for "circle," but this circular form has come to stand as a symbol of unity, wholeness, and cosmic order in many cultures around the world. Kids of all ages will enjoy bringing 25 of these colorful lotus designs to life with markers, pencils or crayons in this engaging coloring book.

Where in the world are we? Increase students' interest, knowledge, and awareness of geography using Hands-On Geography for grades 6–8. This book features hands-on activities that emphasize the five themes of geography published in Guidelines of Geographic Education: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and regions. The book includes map skills, geography activities, interdisciplinary units, lessons on reading and creating charts and graphs, rubrics, organizers, and an answer key. This 128-page book supports National Geography Standards.

Color your own sugar skull!In Mexico and other Latin American countries, people celebrate the Day of the Dead on November 1 and 2, days when, according to tradition, the spirits of departed loved ones come back to visit the living. Sugar skulls are a colorful and popular way to celebrate El Dia de los Muertos. People craft sugar skulls of sugar and other materials, but they're also fun to color with markers and crayons. Are you ready? This fun coloring book includes 25 unique designs plus blank templates so you can design your own sugar skulls.

Football mad, twelve- year- old Dan is a trusted messenger for Ireland’s rebel leader, Michael Collins. He promises his cousin Molly to never fire a gun, but after the dramatic events of ‘Bloody Sunday’ in Croke Park, he is pulled deeper into the struggle. Hunted by a vengeful Intelligence Officer, Molly and Dan are forced to flee Dublin. On the run, they meet Flying Columns and narrowly escape death as Cork burns. When a plot is discovered to de-rail the Treaty negotiations, Dan is sent with a vital message to London. Talent spotted by a famous English coach, he is offered a lucrative football contract that would take his family out of poverty. But as the rebel Irish leaders try to reach a deal with the British government, Dan is forced into dangerous play with his deadly enemy. Will he save the day and can the leaders bring peace to Ireland?

Color your own Tiffany lamp!Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) and his workshop pioneered a series of leaded stained glass lamps in the 1890s. These colorful lamps have become an icon of American style, and an emblem of the Art Nouveau movement in the United States. Kids of all ages will love to decorate these 25 coloring pages with markers, crayons, or colored pencils.

Color your own Celtic animals!For many centuries, animals and mythical beasts have captured the imagination of artists in Ireland and the British Isles. This fun coloring book is based on designs drawn from the centuries-old history of Celtic art, especially medieval illuminated manuscripts which used animals as a focus of decoration. Kids of all ages will love to celebrate Saint Patrick's Day or any time of the year by coloring these fantastic beasts based on authentic Celtic animal designs.

Boston in the 1770s is a tense place. The patriots object to a government across the sea deciding their taxes, and the redcoats have been sent in to keep order. All Jack wants is to stay out of trouble, and to protect his little sister – but when the fighting breaks out, he knows he’ll need to pick a side. Paris in the 1790s is full of excitement as the Revolution promises liberty, equality and fraternity for all. Catherine is proud to have a father in the new government, and pleased to have made a new friend who is just as thrilled by the Revolution as she is. But not everyone feels the same way – and terror will soon take over the city. Wexford in 1798 is waiting for word about an uprising. The United Irishmen are plotting for the country to be free from Britain, even as members of the illegal secret society are urged to turn in their weapons. Robert’s brothers tell him he’s too young to take part, but he’s determined to prove them wrong and show them he’s no coward.