The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, Revised Edition (Story ... the World: History for the Classical Child)
by Susan Wise Bauer
from Peace Hill Press
What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year-old become the last emperor of Rome?
Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer's trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas—find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. This first revised volume begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, The Story of the World, Volume 1 includes maps, a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids.
This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world's civilizations.
Lies My Teacher Told Me: Everything Your American History Textbook Got Wrong
by James W. Loewen
from Touchstone
Winner of the American Book Award and the Oliver C. Cox
Anti-Racism Award of The American Sociological Association
Americans have lost touch with their history, and in Lies My Teacher Told Me Professor James Loewen shows why. After surveying eighteen leading high school American history texts, he has concluded that not one does a decent job of making history interesting or memorable. Marred by an embarrassing combination of blind patriotism, mindless optimism, sheer misinformation, and outright lies, these books omit almost all the ambiguity, passion, conflict, and drama from our past.
In this revised edition, packed with updated material, Loewen explores how historical myths continue to be perpetuated in today's climate and adds an eye-opening chapter on the lies surrounding 9/11 and the Iraq War. From the truth about Columbus's historic voyages to an honest evaluation of our national leaders, Loewen revives our history, restoring the vitality and relevance it truly possesses.
Thought provoking, nonpartisan, and often shocking, Loewen unveils the real America in this iconoclastic classic beloved by high school teachers, history buffs, and enlightened citizens across the country.
Cracking the AP World History Exam, 2008 Edition (College Test Prep)
by Princeton Review
from Princeton Review
Scoring high on the AP World History Exam is very different from earning straight A's in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about World history—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP World History Exam, we’ll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus on the topics most likely to appear on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP World History tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
Cracking the AP World History Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test.
The World That Trade Created: Society, Culture, And the World Economy, 1400 to the Present (Sources and Studies in World History)
by Kenneth Pomeranz
from M.E. Sharpe
Barron's AP United States History 2008 (Barron's How to Prepare for the Ap United States History Advanced Placement Examination)
by William O. Kellogg Ed.M.
from Barron's Educational Series
BarronÂ’s newly updated Advanced Placement U.S. History test preparation manual presents two full-length practice exams with answer keys and explanatory comments covering all questions. The author also provides extensive study and test-taking advice, followed by an overview of U.S. history from the Colonial era to the twenty-first century. The overview includes sample questions, analyses, and answers. Additional features include a chronological summary of major events, developments, and dates in U.S. history, a glossary defining key words and phrases, and a general index.
Kaplan SAT Subject Test: U.S. History, 2008-2009 Edition (Kaplan Sat Subject Tests Us History)
by Mark Willner
from Kaplan Publishing
Includes:
*4 practice tests with detailed explanations
*Expert review to prepare test takers for the U.S. History content they need to know
*Effective strategies
*Index
*Glossary of key terms
*Easy-to-use layout and design
Cracking the AP European History Exam, 2008 Edition (College Test Prep)
by Princeton Review
from Princeton Review
Scoring high on the AP European History Exam is very different from earning straight A’s in school. We don’t try to teach you everything there is to know about European history—only the strategies and information you’ll need to get your highest score. In Cracking the AP European History Exam, we’ll teach you how to
·Use our preparation strategies and test-taking techniques to raise your score
·Focus only on the critical political, economic, social, and intellectual history that’s likely to be covered on the test
·Test your knowledge with review questions for each topic covered
This book includes 2 full-length practice AP European History tests. All of our practice questions are just like those you’ll see on the actual exam, and we explain how to answer every question.
Cracking the AP European History Exam has been fully updated for the 2008 test.
Kaplan SAT Subject Test: Biology E/M, 2008-2009 Edition (Kaplan Sat Subject Test. Biology E/M)
by Claire Aldridge
from Kaplan Publishing
Includes:
*2 Full-length practice tests
*Diagnostic test
*Comprehensive review of all the tested material with practice quizzes for each chapter
*Effective strategies to maximize your score
*Additional practice sets relating specifically to the Ecology test and seperate practice sets that relate specifically to the Molecular test
*New, easy-to-use layout and design
Social Studies That Sticks: How to Bring Content and Concepts to Life
by Laurel Schmidt
from Heinemann
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- identifies essential social studies themes, standards, and skills
- models maximum use of primary source documents, eye-witness narratives, biographies, and historical fiction
- describes how artifacts, objects, art, photography, and architecture can be tools for inquiry and learning
- explores the community of a social studies classroom
- tackles matters of cultural perspective, point of view, bias, and propaganda
- transforms current events into historical investigations
- maps vital steps for social-justice projects
- provides guidelines for essays, presentations, oral histories, personal narratives, and original historic writing
- outlines dozens of authentic assessments
- introduces theLearning Ledger for student self-assessment
- pinpoints archival material, hundreds of books and websites, and historical resources for research and classroom use.
CLEP History of the United States II, 1865 to the present (REA) - The Best Test Prep for the CLEP (Test Preps)
by Lynn Marlowe
from Research & Education Association
This updated and revised test prep features a comprehensive review of U.S. since the Civil War plus 2 full-length practice exams based on the actual CLEP exam. Both exams are thoroughly discussed in extensive detail. Follow up your study with REA's test-taking strategies, powerhouse drills and study schedule that get you ready for test day. The guide's glossary illustrates prominent persons and events in American history including court decisions and military actions.
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