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BLACK
STARS
African American Inventors
by Otha
Richards Sullivan
It
is often hard to find information on African Americans of
distinction. This well written book by a former Detroit
science teacher has sections on inventors with Michigan
connections such as Elijah McCoy and Claude Harvard plus many more
from around the United States. Includes a chronology,
bibliography, index and numerous black and white photos.
©1998. 7.5 x 9.5, 164 pages. Hardcover.
(Grades 6-8))
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COMPLETE
GUIDE TO PETOSKEY STONES
by Bruce Mueller and William
H. WildeWhere
to find them and how to polish them are only two aspects of this
informative guide about our sometimes illusive, but beautiful
state stones. Also gives rules about taking stones from state
and national park land and where private beaches begin and end.
Numerous black and white photos. ©2004. 5.5 x 8.5. 70 pages.
Paperback.
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School Price
$12.95
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EASY
ECONOMICS
by Jean Shafer and
Susan Popp Clark
Helps build student
confidence for the social studies MEAP. This concise reproducible
booklet has 34 different activities which focus on basic economic
concepts. It is divided into four sections: economic fundamentals,
market fundamentals, business fundamentals, & government
fundamentals. Answers to questions included.
©1998. 8.5 x 11. 54 pages.
Paperback. Middle school level.
REPRODUCIBLE
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ESCAPING
ON THE FREEDOM TRAIN
by Patricia
Westfield Reproducible
lessons and fun activities to supplement your study of the
Underground
Railroad. Learn about famous escapes, the routes, songs, and people.
This resource adds creative writing, art, primary source use, maps
and puzzles to make an interesting learning experience. ©2002.
10 x 11. Paperback. 24 pages.
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HOLLAND
DUTCH HERITAGE IN AMERICA
by John Penrod
Superb
and tremendous describe the photography in this book. Photos
of Windmill Island, tulip farms and the people of Holland and
its community. Shows and tells what Dutch heritage is all about.
Just looking through it makes you wish the tulips could stay
all year! Learn about costumes and customs. Good explanations
of the pictures on each page. ©1999.
8.5 x 12. 60 pages.
Hardcover.
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LEARNING FROM CHARTS and GRAPHS
- Lessons in History, Civics, Geography and Economics
by Jean
Shafer
Many
students are challenged by the chart and graph elements
found on the MEAP tests. Here is a way to give them practice
and increase their confidence! Dr. Shafer provides 37
independent activities for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students.
They are divided into four groups: Early America, America
Grows, the 1900s, America Today. ©2003. 8.5 x 11.44 pages. REPRODUCIBLE.
Paperback. |
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LIGHTHOUSES OF
MICHIGAN
by John Penrod
This
is one of the best lighthouse books we have ever seen. It is a
lavish book with a very reasonable price! Who better to write and
photograph about Michigan lighthouses than John Penrod with over 40
years experience in taking outstanding pictures? Shown are 78 of the
106 lighthouses along Michigan’s shores. See the newest (1991) to
some of the oldest (1840) ©1998. 8.25 x 11.5. 72 pages. Paperback. |
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The book
zeroes in on areas of Michigan using actual sections of the state
highway map. Maps and activities about the Great Lakes region are
included at the end. An ideal complement for any study of
Michigan—or as a short course during Michigan Week! |
Michigan
Map Skills & Information Workbook
by Paul
McCreary (10th ed. 2004)
Just
revised to contain more social studies benchmarks and to improve
use by younger students. This 32 page book with full color maps is
a very practical teaching aid. It presents map reading skills
using the official state highway map in a workbook format. Great
Life Skills! Some specific skills are:
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Determining
location |
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Using map
indexes |
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Understanding
map legends and symbols |
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Finding
distances and planning routes |
32 pages
12 x 15 Paperback. Click
here to view table of contents.
Workbook
Single
copy
ISBN
0-910726-78-7 $9.95
(15 or more $7.85 each)
Teacher's
Guide
in a handy folder. 32
pages $7.85
ISBN 0-910726-79-5
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CAMP FORGOTTEN -
Video
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan
by Bill Jamerson SHOWN ON PBS!
Turn back the clock to
1933- the middle of the worst depression the country has ever seen.
Thousands of young men between the ages of 17 and 23 are finding a
purpose in their lives as a part of the CCC in Michigan. They fought
forest fires, built park structures, planted trees and did many other
useful projects. Students can get the feel of turning out to morning
exercise in the snow while under the supervision of a "kindly"
army officer! The video includes interviews with over a dozen men who
were there- an experience which changed their lives! ©1993.
58 minutes. (6th grade - Adult)
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VHS
video price
DVD price |
$39.95
$39.95 |
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THE
EDMUND FITZGERALD - Video
by Great Lakes Historical Society
A high
quality video of the complete history of the Edmund Fitzgerald
from its launch to the sinking off Whitefish Point. It includes
footage from the submarine investigations of the wreck site done
in 1994. A great addition to any Michigan unit. ©1993 14
minutes. |
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