Books published by publisher Gallopade

The Primary Sources series is the winner of the 2015 Academics’ Choice Awards for the 2015 Smart Book Award in recognition of mind-building excellence. The Colonial America Primary Sources is a pack of 20 primary source that are printed on sturdy 8.5" X 11" card stock.FREE Online Teacher’s Guide for Primary Sources to help you to teach primary sources more effectively and use creative strategies for integrating primary source materials into your classroom. This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources is 15 pages. It includes teacher tools, student handouts, and student worksheets. Click HERE to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for Primary Sources.>Colonial America Primary Sources are just what teachers need to help students learn how to analyze primary sources in order to meet Common Core State Standards! Students participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations of history using historical documents. Students make observations, generate questions, organize information and ideas, think analytically, write persuasively or informatively, and cite evidence to support their opinion, hypotheses, and conclusions. Students learn how to integrate and evaluate information to deepen their understanding of historical events. As a result, students experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience. The 20 Colonial America Primary Sources are: 1. Map of "James Fort" at Jamestown – 16072. Painting (1932) entitled The Mayflower Compact, 1620 depicts the signing of the first political document in colonial American history – 16203. Depictions of the first "Thanksgiving" held in 16214. Illustration of Dutch colony of New Amsterdam in 1664, located on what is now Manhattan Island in New York City5. Replica of painting of slaves in Virginia processing tobacco for export – 16706. Portrait of a Puritan woman and her baby – late 1600s7. Illustration of early shipbuilding in a New England colony – late 1600s8. Oil painting entitled The Birth of Pennsylvania 1680 – William Penn, standing, faces King Charles II in the king’s breakfast chamber – 16809. Illustration entitled "Indian Raid in 1675" during King Philip’s War in Massachusetts10. Illustrations of early colonial tools and equipment – 170611. A colonial Quaker meeting with a woman preaching – early 1700s12. Illustration of the planned city of Savannah, Georgia – 173413. Illustration of Harvard College in Massachusetts – 174014. Illustration of a rice plantation in the southern colonies – 1750s15. First-hand account of the passage by ship to colonial America – 175016. Details from a map showing barrels of tobacco from Virginia and Maryland being loaded onto ships – 175117. Print of the Bodleian Plate, depicting the colonial architecture of Colonial Williamsburg – 178118. Illustration of British ships and soldiers arriving in Boston Harbor – 176819. Illustration (1932) of the reading of the Declaration of Independence from the East Balcony of the Old State House, Boston, Massachusetts – July 18, 177620. Map of the original thirteen colonies created for the United States centennial in 1876Your students will: • think critically and analytically, interpret events, and question various perspectives of history. • participate in active learning by creating their own interpretations instead of memorizing facts and a writer’s interpretations. • integrate and evaluate information provided in diverse media formats to deepen their understanding of historical events. • experience a more relevant and meaningful learning experience.

The Black Heritage series has updated content and a new look. Our Black Heritage Coloring Book has 24-page reproducible pages, evokes emotion and actually teaches a child something. Coloring is fun, but learning while coloring is priceless.Our Black Heritage Coloring Book can and will go anywhere kids go! Kids learn interesting facts about African American heroes from the past to the present while using their own creativity to color a wide variety of beautiful educational (and fun!) pictures! Students will be proud of their results and “new found” smarts! Not only will the kids have fun coloring the pictures, but will learn about the people, places, and historical events. This 24-page reproducible book evokes emotion and actually teaches a child something.Each includes a description of the of what the kids will be coloring. Some of the pages the kids will be coloring include: Book T. WashingtonBlack U.S. Leaders Colin Powell and Condoleezza RiceThe Underground RailroadMartin Luther King, Jr. NAACP and the Springarn Medal AwardThurgood MarshallTuskegee AirmanEmancipation ProclamationAnd more!

I’m Reading About Hawaii is a 48-page colorful book that helps students learn what makes Hawaii unique. I’m Reading about Hawaii helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about Hawaii. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the state to life. I’m Reading About Hawaii topics include:Native HawaiiansExplorersHistoryStatehoodFlagCapitalSealNicknameGeography PresidentPeopleBirdFlowerTreeInsectBeachesMountainsRain ForestsLandmarkAgricultureSportsClaim to FameGlossaryAnd More!

This 24-page reproducible book is educational, creative fun for all ages! Color your way through the interesting Native American history through the U.S. with pictures including great basin Indians, plateau Indians, and artic Indians and many more. Kids will use their creativity and learn while coloring the Native American heritage including Sacagawea, pottery and baskets, housing, and hunting to name a few!

Every four years Americans elect a new Chief Executive. Our choice of the 2016 President will affect the future of the United States and the world for the rest of the 21st century. This kid-friendly book shares interesting facts about our newest President, Donald Trump. It includes information about his childhood, educational background and career, his spouse, and children. The book also includes info on the Vice President, Mike Pence, and the duties of a V.P. The America s 45th President has interesting information about the: White House and its history; 13 posts that comprise the president's cabinet and what each oversees; Secret Service protection for the president, vice president and their families; Role of the commander-in-chief; And much more! Have fun with the facts, trivia, puzzles and more.

The Famous People in Georgia Photo Pack includes 12 photos or pictures.The 12 historical photos/pictures for the Georgia Photo Pack includes:• JAMES OGLETHORPE, Founder of the Colony of Georgia• MARY MUSGROVE, CFREEk Indian Interpreter, Negotiator, and Businesswoman• JOHN ROSS, Chief of the Cherokee Nation• HENRY GRADY, Editor of the Atlanta Constitution• JULIETTE GORDON LOW, Founder of Girl Scouts of the USA• WILLIAM B. HARTSFIELD, Six-Term Mayor of Atlanta• MARGARET MITCHELL, Author of Gone With the Wind• JACKIE ROBINSON, First African American Player in Major League Baseball• JIMMY CARTER, 39th President of the United States• MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR., Leader of the Civil Rights Movement• RAY CHARLES, Pioneer of Soul Music• ANDREW YOUNG, Politician and Civil Rights ActivistThe photo packs are perfect for:• Writing Projects• Biography Projects• Graphic Timelines• Bulletin Boards• State Studies• Learning Centers• Classroom Decoration• And More! This FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs is 9 pages. The Teacher’s Guide provides ideas for two basic ways to use the photo packs: Classroom Display and Learning Activities. Click to download the FREE Online Teacher's Guide for State Photo Packs.

The wonders of the Big Apple will excite all kids, whether they are from New York City, visiting New York City, or just learning about this awesome, amazing place. This exciting and educational coloring/activity book parades kids all around New York City, from Rockefeller Center to the Bronx Zoo, from Grand Central Terminal to the Metropolitan Museum of Art! Kids travel through New York City by way of mazes, dot-to-dots, crosswords, coloring pages, matching, a detailed map and other fun activities. Kids visit New York City's sports teams, museums, famous landmarks and cultural centers, learning all about New York City history, geography, people and much more! The New York City Coloring and Activity Book includes: The Brooklyn Bridge • The USS Intrepid • The Statue of Liberty • The Chrysler Building • Central Park • Rockefeller Center • Knicks • Giants • Islanders • Mets • Yankees • The Five Boroughs • Empire State Building • Broadway • New Year’s Eve in Times Square • And lots more!