An account of living history kept by Governor William Bradford and others of the Mayflower company, chronicling the adventures of the Pilgrims’ day-to-day life after arriving in the New World.
Aimed at upper elementary or junior high students, Hop, Skip, and a Rhyme artfully depicts 16 of the most important literary devices. Each entry defines and utilizes a single device in winsome fashion, instructing by means of delight. Every poem is also accompanied by a lovely illustration that visually represents the poetic element. Whether used in the classroom or for family read-alouds, this little picture book is sure to inspire young writers with the joy of well-turned lyrical verse, and may also prompt a chuckle or two along the way!
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20 undated devotions that offer hope in times of trial.
Since being diagnosed with incurable cancer, Jeremy Marshall has been known for his ability to connect the difficulties that Christians face in this life with the deep seated joy that is found in knowing the Lord Jesus.
Hope in the Face of Suffering — his first devotional, based upon his ‘Lift Up Your Hearts’ GAFCON broadcasts — offers twenty inspirational messages for tough times.
Jeremy helps readers apply the principles he has learned through his own experience of dealing with terminal cancer. He holds out the message of hope in the Bible — the medicine cabinet where we can find treatment for our suffering — and meditates on God’s promises, which are like a rock upon which we can stand secure.
Students at Highlands Latin School in Louisville, Kentucky, study Horatius at the Bridge in sixth grade, and are challenged to memorize the whole poem. Those who can recite it from memory receive the Memoria Press Winston Churchill Award, and now your homeschooler can earn it too, along with this Horatius Lapel Pin and a Horatius Medal, to commemorate this extraordinary accomplishment.
Students at Highlands Latin School in Louisville, Kentucky, study Horatius at the Bridge in sixth grade, and are challenged to memorize the whole poem. Those who can recite it from memory receive the Memoria Press Winston Churchill Award, and now your homeschooler can earn it too, along with this Horatius Lapel Pin and a Horatius Medal, to commemorate this extraordinary accomplishment.
This Horatius at the Bridge Student Guide, Second Editionincludes an introduction to the text, Roman history review, character descriptions, and comprehension questions designed to guide students through the ballad.
This Horatius at the Bridge Teacher Guide, Second Edition is equipped with all answers to the Horatius at the Bridge Student Guide, Second Edition; quizzes to gauge retention; and maps to bring the story of Horatius alive for your learner.
The Lays of Ancient Rome are five ballads written by the Englishman Thomas Babington Macaulay and published in 1842. These ballads (lays) celebrate events and heroes in ancient Roman history, and Horatius at the Bridge is the most famous of Macaulay’s ballads.
The Lays of Ancient Rome are five ballads written by the Englishman Thomas Babington Macaulay and published in 1842. These ballads (lays) celebrate events and heroes in ancient Roman history, and Horatius at the Bridge is the most famous of Macaulay’s ballads. Ballads are narratives that are composed and sung orally. In more primitive societies, before the development of writing, they were an essential means of remembering and celebrating the past.
For ages, horses have galloped beside us, not just as mounts but as legends, shaping history with their hooves. In “Horses of Destiny,” illuminated by Paul Brown’s evocative illustrations, Fairfax Downey pays tribute to the steeds that have become symbols of courage, loyalty, and power.
In this informative book, Gail Gibbons, relates some of the long history horses and humans have shared.
Gibbons looks at horse biology and behaviour, and includes colourful, clear, and accessible diagrams that will interest all who want to know more about these popular animals.
Have you ever wondered what Charlotte Mason actually said about nature study? We did. So we searched through Charlotte’s original writings, looking for all her comments about nature study, and compiled them into this book. Hours in the Out-of-Doors explains all about nature study in Charlotte’s own words. Full of inspiring quotes and lots of practical tips!
Practical—Presents Charlotte’s writings in bite-size chunks with summary statements and quick personal review questions. Modern-day examples offer additional insight into applying CM principles today.
Organized—Arranges all of Charlotte’s nature study comments by topic, such as When to Do Nature Study, the Nature Notebook, and What Nature Study Looks Like.
Encouraging—Motivates and inspires you with wonderful nature quotes from Charlotte Mason and many other great men and women of history, like Claude Monet, Helen Keller, Ralph Waldo Emerson, George Washington Carver, Albert Einstein, and more!
Easy to Use—Acts as a quick and easy reference book to get you started and keep you going on the right path.
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In this classic story from Eric Carle, Hermit Crab grows out of one house after another as he searches for the perfect home. Children who must change schools, move to a new town, or even graduate to a new grade in school will relate to Hermit Crab’s situation and take heart as they see that growing up isn’t really so scary after all.
Millions of people live in cities around the world, but have you ever wondered how cities work? All those people need clean water to drink, a safe place to live, and a way to get all around the city.
How do you take care of all those people’s needs? Read and find out all about the systems a city has to help keep everyone safe, healthy, and happy.