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  • I'm Reading About Connecticut

    Carole Marsh

    Library Binding (Gallopade, Dec. 15, 2014)
    I’m Reading About Connecticut is a 48-page colorful book that helps students learn what makes Connecticut unique. I’m Reading about Connecticut helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about Connecticut. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the state to life. I’m Reading About Connecticut topics include:Native AmericansExplorersSettlementStatehoodFlagCapitalSealNicknameBordersPresidentPeopleBirdFlowerTreeInsectBeachesMountainsRiversLandmarkAgricultureSportsClaim to FameGlossaryAnd More!
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  • Connecticut Symbols and Facts FunSheet Pack

    Carole Marsh

    Paperback (Gallopade, Jan. 1, 2008)
    Each desk-sized “FunSheet” includes original illustrations are designed to be colored with markers, colored pencils, or crayons. The “FunSheet” includes YOUR state name, statehood information, state flag, state seal, and lots of state symbols and facts for kids to read, color, and learn, PLUS a state symbols word search and maze. The oversized 11” x 17” “FunSheet” gives kids lots of room to show their creativity and include lots of educational value! You can even laminate the fun sheets to use throughout the year as desk-sheets, placemats, wall displays, and more! These attractive coloring and activity sheets make it fun to learn about YOUR state’s symbols and other important facts. Each pack comes with 30 sheets. Put the “FunSheet” in the hands of every student.
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  • Connecticut Jeopardy!: Answers and Questions About Our State!

    Carole Marsh

    Staple Bound (Gallopade, Jan. 31, 2004)
    Modeled after the popular TV game show; features categories like state History, Geography, Exploration, People, Statehood, State Attractions, and lots more. Each category lists educational and entertaining answers--the student gives the correct question. Includes approximately 30 categories and 150 answers and questions. Kids love the Jeopardy-style format! This reproducible book features categories of your state to build quick-thinking skills. The categories includes missions, animals, landmarks, flag facts, ancestors, politics, settlers, statehood, trivia, first, potpourri and more.
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  • My First Pocket Guide About Connecticut

    Carole Marsh

    Hardcover (Gallopade, Nov. 7, 2000)
    The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Connecticut basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Connecticut. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Connecticut Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Connecticut Geography section digs up the what's where in Connecticut. Connecticut History section is like traveling through time to some of Connecticut's greatest moments. Connecticut People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Connecticut Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Connecticut Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Connecticut. Connecticut Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Connecticut.
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  • Connecticut Geography Bingo Game!

    Carole Marsh

    Game (Gallopade, Nov. 1, 2000)
    Learn state geography facts while having fun! The game includes 36 different Bingo cards, colorful cover-ups, answer mat for quick easy check, instructions for 10 fun and educational ways to play, fact cards, and funny reward cards. Get the matching History and Biography Bingo cards for 150 different Bingo games.
  • Connecticut Classic Christmas Trivia

    Carole Marsh

    Staple Bound (Gallopade, Nov. 1, 2002)
    I spent one winter researching the holiday history, folklore, legend, and more of each and every state,' says Carole marsh. A great coffee-table book or classroom read, this book-in an edition for each U.S. state-shares a wealth of fascinating historical material and trivia about everything from holiday traditions to how we got the Christmas tree, superstitions, and more. From the Yule logs of Maine to snow on the Alamo, you'll love your own state book, but wish you could read them all. Don't forget to send your favorite teacher or grandchild a copy for their state!
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  • Connecticut History Bingo Game!

    Carole Marsh

    Game (Gallopade, Nov. 1, 2000)
    Learn state history facts while having fun! The game includes 36 different Bingo cards, colorful cover-ups, answer mat for quick easy check, instructions for 10 fun and educational ways to play, fact cards, and funny reward cards. Get the matching Geography and Biography Bingo cards for 150 different Bingo games.
  • Connecticut Government Projects - 30 Cool Activities, Crafts, Experiments and More for Kids to Do to Learn About Your State!

    Carole Marsh

    Staple Bound (Gallopade, May 1, 2003)
    This unique book combines state-specific facts and 30 fun-to-do hands-on projects. The Government Projects Book includes making a three branches state government tree and adding leaves of each branch's functions, designing a simple census questionnaire, staging a mock classroom election, holding a meeting with Robert's Rules of Order and more! Kids will have a blast and build essential knowledge skills including research, reading, writing, science and math. Great for students in K-8 grades and for displaying in the classroom, library or home.
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  • Connecticut Symbols Projects - 30 Cool Activities, Crafts, Experiments and More for Kids to Do to Learn About Your State!

    Carole Marsh

    Staple Bound (Gallopade, May 1, 2003)
    This unique book combines state-specific facts and 30 fun-to-do hands-on projects. The Symbols Projects Book includes creating a model of the state bird, counting popcorn to visualize state population, creating state borders using craft materials, making a scrapbook of unique state facts and more! Kids will have a blast and build essential knowledge skills including research, reading, writing, science and math. Great for students in K-8 grades and for displaying in the classroom, library or home.
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  • Connecticut Millionaire

    Carole Marsh

    Staple Bound (Gallopade, July 15, 2001)
    The Millionaire GameBook is reproducible and allows kids to learn about their state symbols, tree, flower, motto, statehood date, capital city, natural resources, weather and borders. The book includes multiple choice questions that are challenging and fun to answer with established dollar values to tally for extra excitement. This book covers fascinating state facts and meets state standards.
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  • Connecticut History Projects - 30 Cool Activities, Crafts, Experiments and More for Kids to Do to Learn About Your State!

    Carole Marsh

    Staple Bound (Gallopade, May 1, 2003)
    This unique book combines state-specific facts and 30 fun-to-do hands-on projects. The History Project Book includes creating a cartoon panel to describe how your state name may have come about, creating a fort replica, making a state history museum, dressing up as a famous explorer and recreating the main discovery, and more! Kids will have a blast and build essential knowledge skills including research, reading, writing, science and math. Great for students in K-8 grades and for displaying in the classroom, library or home.
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