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George Washington's World 3 reviews Joanna Foster
Beautiful Feet Bks, 1997
Learn to love history!
+ excellent school resource + The World of Columus and Sons vs. George Washington's World
I must admit, when I was growing up, I hated American history above all else. In comparison with British history or world history, it seemed so boring...all facts and no fun. Well, this book will make you enjoy eating your cultural veggies. First of all, the authors took the trouble to include ...
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The Book of Virtues for Young People: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories 5 reviews
Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing, 1997
A treasure chest of wonderful stories.
+ Granddaughter therapy. + Warm and wonderful way to teach values + A collection of childrens' stories + Great Stories
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The Book of Virtues: A Treasury of Great Moral Stories 3 reviews William J. Bennett
Topeka Bindery, 1999
gret voices, great stories
+ This Book Rocks! + gret voices, great stories
My children enjoy listening to a story, poem or two during lunch and on car rides. We especially like "The Selfish Giant" by Oscar Wilde and the selection from "A Christmas Carol" by Dickens. I am definatly going to invest in the first volume! These stories are entertainng and educational in a ...
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Boy Scouts Handbook: The First Edition, 1911 (Dover Books on Americana) 4 reviews Boy Scouts of America
Dover Publications, 2005
God bless the Boy Scouts !!
+ 1911 Boy Scout Handbook + Great historical piece but half the story + Some things never change
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Ben and Me: An Astonishing Life of Benjamin Franklin by His Good Mouse Amos 41 reviews Robert Lawson
Little, Brown Young Readers, 1988
Ben and Me
+ A Tail For The Next Generation To Enjoy History + By Mr. Dude Man
ISBN 0440420385 (which now belongs to another book) - Really well-done, tongue in cheek "biography" of Benjamin Franklin, a man who is "undeniably stupid at times", according to Amos, the mouse, whose brilliant ideas seem to be all that stand between Franklin and certain death with his crazy ...
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An American Salute: Spirit of the Nation 1 review Samuel Barber, Aaron Copland, ...
Naxos American, 2002
Disappointing To Me
I'm just one person but this isn't what I expected. It's good and I've listened to it several times but it isn't what I anticipated it would be.
The advertising I'd heard on the radio led me to order this product. I'm learning to be more cautious. I assumed that what was said on the radio ...
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Minute Boys of Lexington 2 reviews Michael Fitterling
Lost Classics Book Co., 2001
Exciting history!
+ 11 Year Old Homeschooler Wrote This Review
Well written, exciting tale of the beginnings of the American Revolution. A must-read for every young history nut in your house! My 10-year old son couldn't put it down and was heard to exclaim several times, "This is GREAT history!" The author makes the places, names, and dates of history come ...
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THE ELEMENTARY COMMON SENSE OF THOMAS PAINE: An Interactive Adaptation for All Ages 4 reviews Mark Wilensky
Savas Beatie, 2007
Perfect Connection for my Students
+ American history + Review of Elementary Common Sense + An Amazing Introduction to the Overlooked Founding Document
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The Politically Incorrect Guide(tm) to American History (Politically Incorrect Guides) 257 reviews Thomas E. Woods Jr.
Regnery Publishing, Inc., 2004
Dispenses with modern "Court Historians"
+ Ah, authentic American History + Brief, but to the point + it's no secret + Politically Incorrect Guide to American History
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Walt Disney Treasures - Disney Rarities - Celebrated Shorts, 1920s - 1960s 55 reviews Disney
Buena Vista Home Entertainment / Disney, 2005
walt disney treasures- disney rarities- celebrated shorts
+ Hope they do more like this! + This Is a Real Treasure + Wonderful memories! + Pure Delight
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The Declaration of Independence: The Story Behind America's Founding Document and the Men Who Created It 6 reviews Rod Gragg
Rutledge Hill Press, 2005
A Must Read For All Americans and Immigrants
+ In God We Trust + Nice book. + Inspiring and Enlightening + Absolutly Astounding for Young Learners
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The Federalist Papers (Signet Classics) 36 reviews Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, ...
Signet Classics, 2003
Another vote for must read
+ Required reading + The Federalist Papers + For all fredom lovers + Why we are who we are.
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The Patriot (Special Edition) 879 reviews Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger
Sony Pictures, 2000
I Enjoyed It
+ Could it be time for another revolution + Never get tired of this one! + Mel and co engage again with the British with blood & guts + Worth a watch
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From Sea to Shining Sea for Children: Discovering God's Plan for America in Her First Half-Century of ... 3 reviews Peter Marshall, David Manuel, ...
Revell, 1993
A continuation of the great Christian heritage of our nation
+ Peter Marshall books are A++++++ + A good book for Christian home-schoolers.
Once I read The Light and The Glory with my children, I knew that their education in American history would not be complete without this book. We were not disappointed. This book continues the narration of the great Christian heritage of the USA. As the settlers struggled to carve out a ...
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The Life of Washington 1 review Josephine Pollard
Beautiful Feet Books, 2002
excellent portrayal of washington
both of my children have read this book as part of their history studies. it is a well written, clear and concise portrayal of George Washingtons' life. it is formatted in such a way that beginning readers can easily pronounce multi-syllable words. an excellent read for any age that has an ...
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American Jubilee 1 review Irving Berlin, George Whitefield Chadwick, ...
Telarc, 1990
A good choice
I did not know all the tunes when I have ordered this CD and after listening, there are still some tunes that I do not know. However, the quality of recording is excellent, the choice of tunes is interesting and the orchestration is good. So, if you know these tunes and if you like them, you may ...
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Declaration Of Independence 7 reviews Sam Fink
Scholastic Nonfiction, 2007
Should be on every kids nightstand
+ Jefferson Smiles! + Declaration of excelence + Indenpendence + Insid the Declaration of Independece
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Benjamin Franklin 3 reviews Ingri D'Aulaire
Beautiful Feet Bks, 1998
A book to treasure!
+ history can be painless + Great Historical Book
I am surprised to see that I'm doing the first review on this book! I checked this book out from the library to read to my children, and it is one of the most memorable biographies we have read together. This beautiful book is the story of Benjamin Franklin's interesting and inspiring life, with ...
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Our Country's Founders 3 reviews William J. Bennett
Simon Pulse, 2001
So insperational.
+ Spectacular
I love this book, and have already reccomended it to my Mother and a few good friends. I bought this book for my 12 year old son, but am afraid that it will be too difficult for him to read. The book consists of speeches, letters and articles written by our founding fathers and mothers with a ...
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God Bless America 14 reviews Mormon Tabernacle Choir
Sony, 1992
Great album
+ God Bless America - The Morman Tabernacle Choir + Fantastic
This a wonderful CD. Very patriotic and sung beautifully by the Mormon Tabernacle Choir.
I would recommend this CD to anyone whose a real patriotic American.
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