Give your children and students an introduction to America's fascinating past. Each of the 16 stories features large, easy-to-read text enhanced by colorful graphics. Stories are followed by reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. The map disk includes maps of the Thirteen Colonies, The U.S. Before the Civil War, and Our 50 States, as well as quizzes involving states, capitals, postal abbreviations and directions.HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS- Columbus Discovers America- Explorers & Colonies- The Pilgrims & Thanksgiving- Manhatten Island & the Dutch- William Penn- The 13 Colonies- The...

Give your children and students an introduction to America's fascinating past. Each of the 16 stories features large, easy-to-read text enhanced by colorful graphics. Stories are followed by reading comprehension and vocabulary questions. The map disk includes maps of the Thirteen Colonies, The U.S. Before the Civil War, and Our 50 States, as well as quizzes involving states, capitals, postal abbreviations and directions.HISTORICAL HIGHLIGHTS- Columbus Discovers America- Explorers & Colonies- The Pilgrims & Thanksgiving- Manhatten Island & the Dutch- William Penn- The 13 Colonies- The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere- Independence Day- George Washington- Daniel Boone- Lewis & Clark- Our Country's Song- Transportation- Inventions- Abe Lincoln & the Civil War- Alaska, Hawaii & Our FutureEDUCATIONAL BENEFITSAt the same time children are gaining an insight into American history, they will build important reading comprehension and language arts skills. In using the map activities, young learners will develop a sound foundation in social studies and map reading.