This textbook is absolutely tremendous, telling the story of North America, covering the Indian nations, European colonization, and history of the United States up to the 20th century. Told as a series of stories with thumbnail biographies, lives of the saints, maps, and other supplemental material. Engagingly written, with age-appropriate vocabulary and style, and generous explanations of new terms. Stupendous! Students will find the lavish use of color photos and drawings very attractive. 5th grade on up. 466 pgs. Hardcover. Full color. 8"x9½"
The Teacher's Manual is as well done as the textbook and offers goals, activities, quizzes, tests, and an answer key for the questions in the textbook. 178 pgs.
The Workbook (optional) includes varied styles of exercises for each section in the textbook. Workbook pages can be assigned instead of the review questions provided in the text. Answer key available separately. 118 pgs.
CHC’s Answer Key to the Workbook is formatted for maximum ease of use. For answers to the questions in the text, purchase the Teacher’s Manual. For answers to the workbook, purchase this answer key.
A Hands-On Study Guide to this text is included in CHC Lesson Plans for Fifth Grade. A single-subject lesson plan that includes the Hands-On Study Guide is available here.
Recommended core text in CHC Lesson Plans for Fifth Grade. Tour this title within the Fifth Grade Interactive Guide!