Books in Hands-on Ancient History series

Presents information about life in Virginia, South Carolina, and Mississippi between 1770 and 1860 and provides instructions for making such related projects as a Commonplace book, a folk remedy for colds, a recipe for Hoppin' John, and a girls' game called Graces.Presents information about life in Virginia, South Carolina, and Mississippi between 1770 and 1860 and provides instructions for making such related projects as a Commonplace book, a folk remedy for colds, a recipe for Hoppin' John, and a girls' game called Graces.

This exciting new series is designed not only to bring history to life for your students, these activities actually bring history into your classroom! Washington Crossing the Delaware—it's one of the most famous paintings of the Revolutionary War. But is it accurate? Do your students understand what was happening in the picture? Do they have any inkling of the pain and effort and courage involved in that event? Through a variety of creative activities in this book, students will discover the truths behind the picture—not only what happened that night, but what led up to it and what happened as a result of it. Poetry, discussion, role play, games and other activities will bring the Revolutionary War into your classroom! Students will learn that war causes pain and hardship for everyone, even those at home. They'll put themselves in the place of the soldier—hungry, cold, lonely, underpaid and afraid. They'll discover the horrors of medical treatment in the 1700s and learn about the weapons of war. Understanding the sacrifices made by Revolutionary War soldiers such as those who crossed the Delaware with Washington will make students more appreciative of those in the armed forces today who are keeping America free.

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 Día 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? Includes 25 unique designs plus blank templates so you can design your own sugar skulls.

Students will discover for themselves why the Pilgrims left their homeland and came to a new world, what their boat the Mayflower was like, how they spent their time on the ship and what they ate during the voyage, how they lived in their new home and why we remember them today. They'll learn how the Pilgrims and Native Americans cooperated in order for their people to live peacefully with one another, and how one Native American, Squanto, became the Pilgrims' best friend.