by HE Marshall $35
A child’s history of Scotland, from legendary days through the time when the kingdoms of Scotland and England were joined together. Relates in vigorous prose the thrilling exploits of the heroes and heroines who defended Scotland from its English invaders. Includes the stories of Macbeth, William Wallace and Robert the Bruce, Mary Queen of Scots, the poet king and the beautiful lady of the garden, the “Glen of Weeping” and many others. First published a century ago. PB 552p, 810g. Ages 10-18.
The history of Scotland is important to all Christendom. Here was a nation which at one point covenanted with God to submit to the rulership of King Jesus. This book will give you a general understanding of Scotland’s History. But we encourage you to not stop at this book, but go on and discover the wonderful witness to Christ this nation once had.
Tags: britain, history, scotland
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by Eva March Tappan $27
Spirited and interesting picture of life in castles and manors, monasteries and towns during the Middle Ages. The description of the customs of knights is especially full. Chapter titles include Page, Squire, and Knight; The Knight’s Arms and Armor; Jousts and Tournaments; How to Capture a Castle; Daily Life in a Castle; Life on a Manor; Pilgrimages and Crusades; Military Orders, Monks, and Monasteries; Hermits, Friars, and Missionaries; Life in Town; Merchant Gilds and Craft Gilds; How Goods Were Sold; Schools and Literature; Science and Medicine; and Architecture and the Arts. Your boys will love this book! 324p. Ages 9-12.
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Tags: Gr 3-6, Gr 7-9, history, middle ages
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by Julia Diggins $25.35 This product can be ordered from Chariot Press
This is an excellent reader for all students as they learn about geometry. It has been out-of-print for 34 years. Students and teachers have used photo copies rather than not being able to experience the beautiful illustrations by Corydon Bell and have their own copy to refer to and cherish throughout the years.
Using only three simple tools-the string, the straightedge, and the shadow-men discovered the basic principles and constructions of elementary geometry more than two thousand years ago.
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Tags: ancients, egypt, Gr 10-12, Gr 3-6, Gr 7-9, greece, living books, Maths, mesopotamia, Science
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by Richard Maybury $28
This book explains how events on the other side of the world a thousand years ago can affect us more than events in our own hometowns today.
The Thousand Year War in the Mideast is a concise European/Mideast history course. Learn about the Russians, Serbs, Croats, the Balkans, Kosovo, the Ottoman and Mongol empires, Turkey, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan, and more.
The events of the Thousand Year War have been the cause of great shocks to our economy and investment markets, including: the oil embargoes, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iraq-Kuwait war, and the Caucasus Wars over the Caspian Sea oil basin. These shocks are likely to remain so for decades to come. Forewarned is forearmed. You must understand where this war is leading to manage your career, business and investments, as well as to reach an informed opinion regarding U.S. involvement in Mideast affairs. Quality paperback, 272 pages. Ages 14 through adult.
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Tags: history, politics, war
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by Richard Maybury $28
The explosion of the battleship Maine in Havana Harbor in 1898 was the beginning of a chain reaction that continues today. Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the First World War. He focuses on the ideas and events that led to World War I, events during the war, and how they led to World War II. Includes the ten deadly ideas that lead to war.
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Tags: history, politics, war
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by Richard Maybury $28
Mr. Maybury presents an idea-based explanation of the Second World War. He focuses on events in the Second World War and how our misunderstanding of this war led to America’s subsequent wars, including the Korean and Vietnam Wars, the Iraq-Kuwait War, and the ‘war on terrorism’ that began September 11, 2001. Quality paper, 349 pages. Ages 14 through Adult.
“The best book I’ve read on World War II. Read the rest of this entry »
Tags: history, politics, war
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$28.00
Greenleaf’s guide to OT History has 196 lessons placing biblical events in chronological order. Discussion questions are included for each lesson. Using it before or during your studies of Ancient Egypt and Greece will help place biblical history in perspective. This study will enable you to learn all the main bible stories directly from the bible (no dumbed down story books needed) and gain many other interesting insights you probably never considered before, like Adam being alive right up until just before the flood, etc. A great must have for the Christian home educator.
Tags: bible, egypt, greece, israel, mesopotamia
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Large format (A4) biographies of famous explorers. Full colour illustrations. Great books.
Age 8-14.
James Cook $16
Ferdinand Magellan $16
Christopher Columbus $16
Sir Walter Raleigh $16
Marco Polo $16
Tags: christopher columbus, explorers, Gr 3-6, hernando cortes, history, james cook, Library, magellan, marco polo, sir walter raleigh
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These books describe the life, activities and tools used by each of the occupations listed. Photos of real people dressed in period costume demonstrating the tasks, and use of implements of the time. Excellent drawings. Age 8-14.
The Blacksmith $16
The Woodworker $16
The Colonial Cook $16
Historic Tools and Gadgets $16
Tags: children, colonial, games, Gr 3-6, Gr K-3, history, Library, trades
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