Educational Resources: American History



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	Black History Month Martin Luther King Learn more about how Martin Luther King & Rosa Parks emerged on the national scene from a wonderful excerpt from The American Century from Harold Evans who writes, "...late on the afternoon of December 1, 1955, a simple seamstress in Montgomery, Alabama, refused to give up her bus seat to a white man because she was too tired, and unknowingly sparked the historic confrontation of the Montgomery bus boycott. The real story is more complex – and more inspiring." Find out more about these pivotal events in the hsitory of the Civil Right movement. The Rockets Red Glare by Allen W. McDonnell The Start Spangled Banner, National anthem of the United States of America dates back to the War of 1812. During that war Frances Scott Key went aboard a British Frigate to negotiate the release of an important prisoner of war. Find out more about this story. The 50 United States by Joe Spataro America, that is the United States of America is a big place with a lot of materials to study. Sometimes it's hard to remember some of the little things. Here are some study aids. The 14th Colony by Allen W. McDonnell Most children in North America learn at an early age that the "Thirteen Colonies" revolted in 1775 and after 8 long hard years won their independence with the Treaty of Paris in 1783. What most of us weren't taught is that the British actually founded 14 colonies on the Atlantic coastline of North America.		Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons more Curriculum Guides more homeschooling books Writer's Support Group Homeschool Help complete support and resources Homeschool FAQ most frequently asked questions Painless American History (Painless) by Curt Lader, Laurie Hamilton The full span of American history is covered, starting with Columbus' landing, then proceeding to colonization, the Revolutionary War against England, the formation of a new government, American growth and expansion during the nineteenth century, and emergence as a major world power in the present century. Here are the discoveries, the personalities, the wars, the scientific and technological triumphs, the rough-and-tumble political campaigns, and all the other ingredients that add up to make a colorful and exciting chronicle. Timelines, ideas for fascinating Internet projects, and the authors light narrative style are just a few of the ingredients that ! make this a history book kids will enjoy reading.

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