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Suggestins and activities for teaching History of US in the classroom.

A collection of reproducible maps of the United States, grouped in five regions, including the West, the Southwest, the Midwest, the Southeast, and the Northeast, each with a regional map, a fact sheet for each state, a blank outline map of each state, state facts and information, activities, and clip art.

Contains descriptive articles on seven aspects of westward expansion in post-Civil War America, including mining towns, the cattle industry, and settlers on the Great Plains, and features photos, color maps and illustrations, and vocabulary boxes.

Presents a short collection of narratives that explore the major figures and events in the history of ancient Rome, and describes Romulus and Remus, the Punic Wars, Julius Caesar, Cleopatra, ancient buildings, and much more.

Presents a whole language thematic unit for teaching students about ancient India, including summaries of two related books, planning guides, writing and bulletin board ideas, curriculum and home/school connections, technology links, activities, and a bibliography.