History and Geography

Adapted from The Virginia Homeschool Manual. Compiled by Vicki Bentley, Susan Brooks, Janice Campbell, and Rachel Ramey. Most of the subject-specific resources can be ordered from the major curriculum suppliers listed under "Homeschool Material Sources," but publisher websites are indicated where appropriate. Publisher websites often offer additional product information, articles, links to other sites, and free e-newsletters.

American Christian History Institute
Information about the Principle approach to home education.
530-226-1945
www.achipa.com

Chatham Hill Games
Historical games, maps, and prints. Game titles include: The Voyage of the Mayflower, The Battle of Bunker Hill, The Underground Railroad, The Wright Brothers, and much more.
800-554-3039
www.chathamhillgames.com

Christian History & Biography Magazine
Quarterly magazine devoted to the history and heritage of the Christian faith.
www.christianitytoday.com

Cobblestone and Calliope
High-quality history magazines.
www.cobblestonepub.com

Diana Waring - History Alive!
History tapes and books to make history come alive.
www.dianawaring.com

Dover Publications, Inc.
Carries inexpensive coloring books, craft activities, and paper dolls from various time periods.
store.doverpublications.com

Geography for Every Kid: Easy Activities That Make Learning Geography Fun
by Janice Van Cleave
Activity book for teaching geography to grades 3-7.

Geography from A-Z Picture Glossary by Jack Knowlton

GeoSafari
An award-winning, interactive electronic game of science and geography
www.edin.com

God’s World News - HEAV members save on subscriptions!
Children’s newspapers for elementary through high school ages.
www.gwnews.com

Guides to History by Kathryn Stout
K-12 social studies objectives are incorporated into an easy-to-use question guide for the study of any period or culture.
www.designastudy.com

Hands-On Geography by Maggie S. Hogan and Janice Baker

History Channel
Lots of history news, quizzes, speeches, and study guides.
www.historychannel.com

History Kits
Each of these kits is a history unit study in a box. The kits include hands-on activities and reproducible notebook pages.
www.handsnhearts.com

History Resources
From the University of Glasgow’s school of history and archaeology.
www.arts.gla.ac.uk/history

History Through Literature by Rea C. Berg
An easy-to-use program for grades 2-6, using the Holling C. Holling books.
www.bfbooks.com

J & K Schooling
Historical timeline figures, family history study projects, and character trait studies.
www.jkschooling.com

Kids Learn America by Patricia Gordon and Reed C. Snow

Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World
Large reference book in timeline format.

KONOS TimeLine
A large timeline to hang on the wall.
www.konos.com

The Light and the Glory
From Sea to Shining Sea
Sounding Forth the Trumpet by Peter Marshall and David Manuel

Mantle Ministries
Richard “Little Bear” Wheeler has living history presentations that are available on audiocassettes. Also carries reprints of classical books that describe America’s Christian heritage.
www.mantleministries.com

Mapping the World by Heart and If the World Were a Village by David Smith
www.mapping.com

Material World: A Global Family Portrait by Menzel and Mann
An outstanding book that shows a statistically average family from each of thirty nations, interviewed and photographed with all their possessions. Fascinating.

National Geographic Society
High-quality maps, games, and reference books.
www.nationalgeographic.com

On-line Biographies
You can research biographical information on more than 20,000 famous people. Geared more toward entertainment figures.
www.biography.com

Our Christian Heritage
History and geography with a biblical approach, grades 1-8.
www.ourchristianheritage.com

The Pilgrim Institute
Primary-level text for teaching American Providential history.
574-277-1789
www.pilgriminstitute.org

Runkle Geography by Brenda Runkle
An outstanding, multi-sensory, evolution-free approach for grades 6-12. Available from Geography Matters.

The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer
Four volumes cover ancient history through modern times.

Take Off!
An award-winning board game that makes geography fun.

TALICOR (Aristoplay Games)
Made for Trade
Travel through a colony shopping for items from that time period.
www.talicor.com

The Teaching Company
Outstanding audio and video courses for high school- and college-level learning.
www.teach12.com

The Ultimate Geography and Timeline Guide by Cindy Wiggers
This website has helpful articles, projects, and links.
606-636-4678
www.geomatters.com

Uncle Eric Series:
“Uncle Eric” Talks About…
Personal, Career, and Financial Security
Whatever Happened to Penny Candy?
Whatever Happened to Justice?
Evaluating Books
What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This?
Are You Liberal? Conservative? Or Confused?
Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today
www.bluestockingpress.com

Uncle Josh’s Outline Map Book by Josh and Hannah Wiggers
More than 100 reproducible maps available in book form or on CD-ROM.

U. S. Geological Survey
Excellent source for maps, as well as news about earthquakes, floods, and droughts.
www.usgs.gov

Usborne World History Dates
Book in timeline format.

WallBuilders
David Barton’s site for books, videos, audio tapes, and posters on America’s Christian heritage.
www.wallbuilders.com

Wall Chart of World History
Fold-up chart 15 feet long x 7 inches high when opened out. Can be hung on the wall. Available in book form through Barnes & Noble and Weaver Curriculum.

Where in the World Is Carmen Sandiego?
Where in the U.S.A. Is Carmen Sandiego?
Fast-paced, geography-based computer games with a detective theme. Published by the Learning Company, which also offers an online game.
www.carmensandiego.com

White Mountain Puzzles
Learn while working historical and state puzzles!
www.puzzlemaps.com

World Magazine - HEAV members save on subscriptions!
Adult weekly news publication. Christian worldview.
www.worldmag.com