History and Geography

It is the year 597 and Pope Gregory is sending a select number of his monks, led by Fr. Augustine, to re-evangelize England. Young Wolf, born in that land but raised in Rome, accompanies his father, Wolfstan, who goes as a guide and interpreter. Though the King of Kent's wife is a Christian, the missionaries from Rome do not know whether they will be welcomed, tolerated or martyred. In a story full of adventure, Wolf meets Fritha, a Saxon girl whose life and destiny are soon closely bound up with his own.

Two cultures, two faiths, struggle against each other in this exciting story by Madeleine Polland. You can almost hear the clash of arms and taste the Great Hall feasts in this authentic recreation of 9th century Europe, when Viking raiders ravaged the coasts of Ireland. Amid the battles and shipwrecks and deeds of bravery and treachery, twelve-year-old Beorn learns Christian humility from his young captive, Ness, the daughter of an Irish chieftain.

Palestine, first century A.D.-the Jews have revolted against Roman occupation. The ten Greek cities of Palestine-the Decapolis-want only to continue their peaceful trading existence, but they find themselves caught in the middle of the uprisings. Apollodorus, a merchant of Philadelphia, takes a risk and rescues a man whom a Roman patrol has left to die in the desert. When Apollodorus is killed by robbers, his three sons are left almost penniless and must each find a way for themselves. 

Mystery surrounds the young peasant boy known as Big John. Raised during the strife-filled days of the reign of King John of England, his life is one day changed when a knight says, in passing, “You remind me of someone—someone I once knew and loved.” It is from “Old Marm,” the herb woman, that John understands that injustice has been done his family. Though never telling him the family name lest he unwittingly betray himself, she does all she can to prepare him to one day reclaim his name and family honor. Then Old Marm dies, and John is left without a clue to his identity. 

Dr Oma is a story set in the time of the reformation. Juliana von Stolberg (1506 – 1580) the Queen Mother of the Netherlands, is cherished by the Dutch people as a wise and gifted healer. Juliana gains an able apprentice when her granddaughter Maria comes to live with her. Will Maria learn to trust her fears to God while her father, the courageous William of Orange, fights to free Holland from Spanish rule? Will one woman’s belief save the Netherlands and change the world? 

Young Simon, recently and tragically orphaned, becomes a scribe in the following of the exiled Archbishop of Canterbury, Thomas Becket. The uncertainty of the tumultuous years leading to the infamous cathedral slaying is heightened by Simon's separation from his twin Edmund, who is in the service of King Henry II.

At last, a Pennsylvania history course for high schoolers that uses real books! A literature-based unit study, Keystones 2 walks your student through our state’s fascinating history.

A complete PA History program designed for the third through seventh grader, Keystones is both fun and interesting. Widely acclaimed, and meeting all requirements for PA History, it introduces your student to great, godly Pennsylvanians. God’s providence is evident all through the history of this great state. The true stories will encourage and challenge your student in his/her Christian faith.

A complete PA History program designed for the third through seventh grader, Keystones Pennsylvania History is both fun and interesting. The activity pack provides the "hands-on" activities for the students, and is the meat of the program. It is essential to the Keystones program. With the Pennsylvania Keystones activity pack, your student will do map studies, timelines, nature studies, and creative writing. 

A complete PA History program designed for the third-seventh grader, Keystones is both fun and interesting. Meeting all requirements for PA History, it introduces your student to great, godly Pennsylvanians. God’s providence is evident all through the history of this great state. The fascinating, true stories will encourage and challenge your student in his/her Christian faith.

A complete PA History program designed for the third through seventh grader, Keystones is both fun and interesting. The Teacher Key contains a daily reading plan, additional activity sheets based on these literature selections, and other teacher helps to aid you in using this program as a one - year history course. The activity pack provides the "hands-on" activities for the students, and is the meat of the program.

Here's another one of those 'They could make it into a movie!' books that keeps you always wanting to read just one more chapter. Red Hugh was a true champion for Irish liberty from Queen Elizabeth's constricting reign in the late 1580's and beyond. Hugh's capture, imprisonment, and escape from the Dublin Castle; his triumph over a blizzard and frostbite; his dramatic rescue of his family's castle; his conflict with the evil Captain Leeds; and his inexhaustible love for Ireland make this a wonderful read-aloud book for the entire family. You learn an astonishing amount of Irish geography and culture while relishing this true adventure, as well.