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History Pockets Review by Heather Jackowitz
Evan-Moor Educational Publishers18 Lower Ragsdale Drive
Monterey, California 93940
800-777-4362
http://www.evan-moor.com/
Ancient Egypt:
Introduction to Ancient Egypt—start a timeline of Ancient Egypt
Daily Life—make a necklace that displays common Egyptian symbols
Government and Leaders—make a booklet of six famous Pharaohs and queens
Religion—cut and paste objects into the appropriate rooms of a tomb
Architecture—make a book showing a pyramid being built from start to finish
Language—make a cartouche nametag with hieroglyphs
Arts and Recreation—draw an Egyptian figure using the style called frontalism
The American Revolution:
Introduction to the American Revolution—make a map of the thirteen original colonies
Causes of the War—write about Benjamin Franklin's "Join or Die" political cartoon
Famous Patriots—copy a portion of the Declaration of Independence
A Soldier's Life—make a cutaway booklet with illustrations and information about Continental and British uniforms and equipment
Battles—create a pop-up book to display a map and information about the Battle of Bunker Hill
Spies and Traitors—decode one of Benedict Arnold's most important messages
Birth of a Nation—learn about and color a drawing of the Great Seal
In order to use these books, you must have access to a photocopier and some basic art supplies, such as scissors, glue, and markers or crayons. Everything else is provided between the covers of these user-friendly books! Add a work of historical fiction, such as The Golden Goblet by Eloise Jarvis McGraw or Toliver's Secret by Esther Wood Brady, and you have a ready-made unit study. Most children like to make things, and Evan-Moor's History Pockets help children create impressive portfolios that they will be proud to share.