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Children’s Books about Elections and Voting

I firmly believe it’s our responsibility as citizens to educate kids about the democratic process of elections and voting. (Even though you might dislike election time and the drama that comes with it!) Election season gives us an opportunity to teach children about elections by reading kid-appropriate children’s books like these… Try incorporating at-home activities […]

30 Fun Geography Activities for Kids

I believe so strongly in the importance of our children having a global perspective– knowing the world is so much more than about them, their neighborhood, and their country. I’ve found over 30 fun books, games, & playful activities to help facilitate knowledge of geography and a global perspective. Geography Activities for Kids The most […]

Favorite President’s Day Books for Kids

I love recommending books that give kids a glimpse into a President’s life or personality. Nonfiction books on the presidents are about what you’d expect –fine but nothing terribly compelling. However, if you’re looking, reliable nonfiction publishers and series about the presidents include: DK National Geographic Who Was…? As far as picture books with both […]

The Best Historical Fiction Chapter Books About Westward Expansion

When learning this part of U.S. History, help kids immerse themselves in chapter books about western expansion and life in early America. Historical fiction chapter books like will give children more understanding about life traveling west or life as a settler in the west. Unfortunately, there aren’t many chapter books on the westward expansion (that […]

11 Historical Fiction Chapter Books About The American Civil War

Kids studying the American Civil War benefit from reading historical fiction chapter books because the details, the ambiance, and the significant events become more real through the lens of a memorable story. Here you’ll find my picks for chapter books set in the Civil War time period for readers ages 6 – 13. For […]

Historical Fiction Chapter Books About The (American) Revolutionary War

Homeschoolers, teachers, and parents, I’ve made a list of historical fiction chapter books about The American Revolutionary War that will help set the stage for your learners. Often, reading a fictional story is the best way to build background knowledge as the story sticks in your mind so clearly. The setting and historical facts stay […]

Thrifty Guides for Time Travelers Make History Irresistible

The Thrifty Guides Handbooks for Time Travelers are irresistible, wildly imaginative romps through history. These books are filled with tongue and cheek hilarity while also being boldly informative about their historical topics, so far The American Revolution and Ancient Rome. If you’re looking for the BEST history books of your life, look no further than The […]

Moving Historical Children’s Books About The Holocaust and World War II

The only way kids can understand World War II (WWII) and the Holocaust is to read historical stories, both fiction and nonfiction stories, that immerse them in the experiences of people who lived through it. It’s been said before but here is the truth. In order not to repeat the past, we must understand it. […]