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Amazing Facts in U.S. History
SKU
012365
ISBN
9781580371643
Grade 5-8
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Description
For some kids, the study of history can be well, dry. Spark their interest withAmazing Facts in U.S. History! This activity book contains a series of quizzes on strange, but interesting, facts about Early Explorers, Native Americans, the First Thanksgiving, the 13 Colonies, the Revolution, the Gold Rush, the Civil War, World War II, U.S. Presidents, and more!
Prior to each quiz is a summary of the topic to follow, the actual quiz questions are not covered. The goal is to spark interest in a topic. These would be an excellent way to excite interest in a topic or use as a guide for a history based unit study or research project. Quiz answer sheets provide explanations for the more unusual facts. Several "mystery from history" sections, which involve logic puzzles and word games, are also included. ~ Anh/Deanne
Publisher's Description of Amazing Facts in U.S. History
Bring history to life for students in grades 4 and up with Amazing Facts in U.S. History!
Students will love using this captivating resource book to explore little-known historical facts, folklore, and factoids often taught in school that are either untrue or undocumented.
Topics covered in this 128-page social studies book include the following:- the Fountain of Youth
- the first Thanksgiving
- the colonies
- the Revolutionary War
- George Washington
- the Cherokee nation
- the Gold Rush
- the Wild West
- American Presidents
The book includes questions, explanations, historical mysteries, quizzes, puzzles, logic problems, and answer keys.
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Carson-Dellosa |
| Author: | Don Blattner |
| Grades: | 5-8 |
| ISBN: | 9781580371643 |
| EAN/UPC: | 044222144937 |
| Length in Inches: | 10.75 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.25 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.7 |
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