Jackson, Colleen

Teaches children about the United States as a nation, with a flag, capital, and anthem, and as 50 seperate states, each with its own flag, capital, bird and flower. Also looks at natural and man-made landmarks in America.

Describes daily life in early America, covering colonies in New England and the South.

Describes the daily lives of early American pioneers, discussing their travels, their hardships, and the landscape of the frontier.

Explores the importance of rules and laws in the family, classroom, school, community, state, and nation, looks at the process of making laws, and discusses citizenship, law enforcement, and the purpose of government.

Introduces students to the basic concepts of water.

The concepts of six simple machines are explained: inclined plane, wedge, screw, lever, wheel and axle, and pulley.