Books published by publisher Learning Co

The study of the Emancipation Proclamation introduces students to the famous document that was the beginning of the end of slavery in the United States of America. Through a variety of activities, students will learn the history of this document and explore its meaning and impact on the nation. Also included is a study of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution, related to the Emancipation Proclamation. Handouts, discussions and primary source materials are included in this study as well as two poems celebrating Lincoln and his Proclamation and an editorial cartoon illustrating the view of some Englishmen. As students examine this historical document and how it came to be, they'll begin to understand the impact it had then and on life today

This book is part of an important new series designed to bring America1s national monuments to life for your students. Topics were chosen not only for their historical importance, but also to honor the people of many cultures who have built our nation. Included in this series are the contributions made by Mexican Americans, Native Americans, African Americans and Americans of European descent. When the Civil War broke out in 1861, many of Massachusetts1 African Americans residents wanted to join in the fight to free their enslaved brethren, but the United States Army policy prohibited African Americans from enlisting. A prominent white officer, Robert Gould Shaw, volunteered to lead the first African American regiment after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation letting African Americans enlist. Original documents, time lines and letters present facts about the Civil War, the Battle at Fort Wagner and the Massacre at Fort Pillow. Children will also explore the history of slavery, the importance of the Emancipation Proclamation and the lives of Frederick Douglass and Robert Gould Shaw. As the fascinating story of the Civil War unfolds, students will discover for themselves the excitement of history, the mystery of finding clues to the past and the awe of seeing legends in the making. A host of fun and challenging activitiesÐfrom writing to fill-insÐreinforces key terms, provides context and explores contemporary relevance. Multiple intelligence activities, internet research ideas, a glossary and an answer key complete this valuable resource.

An exciting, hands-on collection of ideas and activities designed to introduce your students to the fascinating world of ancient Egypt. Unearth ancient treasures in your own archaeological dig, make a model of the Nile, create a pharaoh's crown or write your name in hieroglyphs. Map skills, time lines, even an ancient Egyptian game add to the wealth of information included in this outstanding resource! Photos by Joel A. Freeman, Ph.D.

Which would you rather do--read about the gold rush OR dip your pan into an icy-cold riverbed, scoop out some rocks and mud, swish it around in the rushing water and discover glistening, glittery flakes of gold? This exciting new series is designed not only to bring history to life for your students, these activities actually bring history into your classroom! Children will have the opportunity to become a part of the exciting adventure as they experience firsthand the lure of gold and the harsh realities of mining life. Fascinating "nuggets" of information about this rare and precious metal, active explorations of the Californian and Alaskan gold rushes, role-playing investigations of the mining life-even a sourdough starter recipe-are included. Teachers are provided with background information, source materials and resources. So push back the desks and roll up your sleeves-here is history in the making!

This exciting new series is designed not only to bring history to life for your students, these activities actually bring history into your classroom! Cowboys riding their horses across the prairie taking huge herds of cattle to market, sleeping under the stars as coyotes howl in the night—it's a scene familiar to all and especially beloved by children. Almost all boys, and many girls, at some point in their young lives dream of being cowboys. But most don't have any idea how hard those cowboys had to work or what dangers and discomforts they faced along the trail. This book will help students put themselves in the place of the cowboy and learn some of the details behind the exciting life-style. Students will learn how to make and throw a lariat (lasso) and how to read a cattle brand. They'll make a wanted poster, work together on a cattle drive mural and discover how important the right equipment was (cowboy hat, chaps, etc.). They'll cook and eat chili, cowboy style, play rodeo games and learn special cowboy words. Teachers are provided with background information, source materials and resources. All the little pardners in your class will enjoy spending some time in the old west learning about the rough and tough life of the cowboy. So, get along, little doggies, for a western adventure that's real!

Here's an exciting, hands-on collection of ideas and activities designed to introduce students to the fascinating world of the ancient Vikings. Learn about Viking citizens, politics, food, fashion, religion, currency, commerce, literature, art, architecture and travel. Through innovative group and individual projects, students discover the intricacies of Viking society and the accomplishments of one of history's most fascinating peoples, separating fact from fantasy as they examine the everyday lives of these infamous old world traders, raiders and explorers. Using Exploring Ancient Civilizations: Vikings as their guidebook to adventure, students replicate Viking jewelry, drinking horns, coins, board games and weapons; bake bread using a centuries-old Scandinavian recipe; draw gripping beasts; raise runestones; sail longships; write legends; and much, much more. Unique source materials add to the wealth of information included in this outstanding resource.

This book is part of an important new series designed to bring America's historic monuments to life for your students. Topics were chosen not only for their historical importance, but also to honor the people of many cultures who have built and helped to preserve this nation. Included in this series are contributions made by Mexican Americans, Native Americans, African Americans and Americans of Asian and European descent. Forty-eight years passed between the end of World War II and the authorization by Congress to construct a memorial. Situated on the Mall in Washington, D.C., the 56-pillared memorial commemorates the states and territories of the U.S. at the time of the war. Two 43-foot arches at the north and south entries contain four American eagles holding a victory laurel. A Rainbow Pool, 24 bas-relief panels and a Freedom Wall complete the structure. Through original source materials, excerpts from contemporary documents, time lines and activities, students' investigations will relate past history to present day and reinforce key terms and concepts, produce context and develop understanding and appreciation. Multiple intelligence activities, internet research ideas and an answer key complete this vital resource.

The Nez Percé, whose ancestral home had been in the Wallowa Valley for thousands of years, were forced from their homelands through a series of treaties with the United States government. When Chief Joseph and his band of Nez Percé said they would not leave, the government came to remove them. A chase ensued and the Nez Percé were nearly to Canada before they surrendered. The tiny band of warriors and their families were wounded, cold and starving when Chief Joseph surrendered. The simple and plaintive surrender speech by Chief Joseph is recognized as one of the most eloquent speeches in American history. Students will learn about the Nez Percé and surrender speech through a variety of activities, including an 1877 editorial from the New York Times deploring the injustice of the war. The book also includes editorial cartoons that first appeared in Harper's Weekly. The cartoons were drawn by Thomas Nast, the most well-known American editorial cartoonist of the 19th century. The cartoons clearly depict the attitudes toward Native Americans and immigrants in the late 1800s.