This resource goes beyond hard facts and meaningless dates to showcase the real people who made the significant events happen. Each short, concise chapter is sure to delight students 12 and up, as well as adults who want a snapshot view of American history.

Countdown to Christmas: Memory Making Stories and Activities for Every Day from December 1st to the 25th Do you long to make this holiday season the best ever? Do you wish to escape from the commercialism that hounds us from every corner? Do you wish to slow down this Christmas and enjoy the holiday as they did in the good old days? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you are holding the answer in your hands. Countdown to Christmas has family friendly stories and activities for every day from December 1st to the 25th. Imagine your family gathering each day to read a Christmas...

A tragic accident leaves fun-loving Jill and good-natured Jack cooped up for months. During this time they learn some valuable lessons and are cheered up by their friends. Jill and her two friends begin a missionary society, while Jack helps a troubled youth stay on the straight and narrow. Louisa May Alcott has done an excellent job of showing the real life of children during the 1800s. Originally published in 1880 this timeless tale is just as inspiring and enjoyable today as when it was first written. Mrs. Sarah J. Hale, author of Mary Had a Little Lamb said, "Miss Alcott has a faculty of...

Countdown to Thanksgiving: Memory Making Stories & Activities for 14 Days Leading up to Thanksgiving. Create Special Memories this Thanksgiving Do you long to make this Thanksgiving the best holiday you have ever had? Do you long to slow down and just enjoy Thanksgiving like our ancestors did? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this wonderful book will brighten your family's Thanksgiving. Countdown to Thanksgiving has family friendly stories and activities for every day for two weeks leading up to Thanksgiving. Imagine your family reading a heart-warming Thanksgiving...

Create Special Memories this Summer Do the summer holidays slip by before you have a chance to really celebrate them? Are the summer months so full you don't have time to sit back and relax? If you answered yes to either of these questions, then this wonderful book will brighten your family's summer. Summer Countdown has family friendly stories and activities for five summer holidays (Mother's Day, Memorial Day, Flag Day, Father's Day, and Independence Day). Imagine your family reading a heart-warming holiday story and then participating in a fun activity together during the summer months....