America's Story Vol. 1

Embark on a Faith-Filled Journey Through American History from the Ancient Americas to the Great Gold Rush, with Full-Color Illustrations, Stories, Maps, Hands-On Activities, and More! America's Story Volume 1, designed for ages 8-11, is a 1-year full-color student textbook featuring: Engaging narrative to capture even the shortest attention spans Beautiful historic illustrations, photographs, and maps Relatable stories of the people and places from the most key moments in America's history And much more! The America's Story 1 Teacher's Guide (sold separately) is packed with: Helpful teacher tips, answer keys, and lesson schedules Worksheets with reflection questions for active listening and retention Assignments with hands-on activities for engagement and application And more! Through 28 chapters and 5 built-in review sections, America's Story 1 helps your kids imagine themselves at the table of the first Thanksgiving, discovering the patriotism that jumpstarted the Revolutionary War, and experiencing the cries for justice that led to the Abolitionist Movement! Enjoy Having Exciting, Interactive Stories O'Dell's lively storytelling style ensures history comes alive in an exciting way! Through engaging narrative, O'Dell interacts with students and draws them in to imagine the adventures, hardships, failures, and triumphs of the incredible characters who shaped American history. In America's Story 1, an American history curriculum, your student will: Learn about those who lived & thrived in the Americas first Meet the Christian Viking who accidentally discovered America around 1000 A.D. Become acquainted with the many explorers and their amazing tales of the Americas Discover how simple words were used to powerfully shape the course of history Follow along through the Revolutionary War and watch as the Constitution of the United States of America is drafted Tell of the triumphs, hardships, mistakes, and victories that together formed the nation we now know And so much more! Key Features of America's Story 1 Easy to Read—Enjoy age-appropriate lessons that are easy to understand and absorb Full Color Illustrations, Maps, and Diagrams—Help your kids retain key concepts and historical moments with visuals Hands-On Activities—Includes a fun build-your-own timeline, puzzles, and more Flexible—Follow the 1-year schedule or build your own Ready-to-Use—No planning or prep required! Includes a daily lesson schedule with grab-and-go worksheets