Modern History 1865 - Present

World and Modern US History literature, classics, and living books are always discounted at Schoolhouse Publishing!

World and US History is, to me, absolutely fascinating and exciting (probably my favorite historical time period). The story of the fight for freedom all over the world, the invention and technological wonders, the World Wars of our grandparents, and civil rights - what an exciting time period to study!  History should be like a good movie - full of suspense and excitement, wonderful lessons learned, inspiring heroes, and pointing us back to God and His sovereignty.  It is, after all, His story.  Keep your homeschool history alive and exciting with living books, classics and literature from this time period.  Spark your homeschool students' love of history and build your homeschool library while enjoying Schoolhouse Publishing's low, low prices. 

Basher Five-Two
$5.99   $3.59
Softcover, 144pgs, 9780440413134

This is the amazing, true survival tale of an American Air Force pilot who was shot down during a peacekeeping mission over Bosnia. "Basher Five-Two" includes a photo insert with pictures of the captain as a child, as well as of his plane.

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Softcover, 152 pgs, 9780982887516

Is the nightmare finally over, or is Maggie’s life in danger still? A hasty decision could prove to be fatal.  Tensions are high as the jury delivers the verdict. Will it finally bring relief to the Daniels family, or will Mr. Thomas Gatlin find a way to carry out his revenge?
 

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Softcover, 276 pgs, 9780142401125

Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry is the Newbery Award winning story of an African American family living in Mississipi in the early part of the 20th century. Segregation was the norm, with black and white children living in separate social strata, attending separate schools, and subject to different rules. The story explores difficult subjects such as segregation, prejudice, and the KKK. Written for grades 6-8. This story would make an excellent addition to any study of recent American history.

 

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Softcover, 144 pgs, 9780440416630

In this story set during World War II, two survivors from a torpedoed American freighter have much to learn from each other when the Germans invade the small island of Curacao.

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Words by Heart
$4.95   $2.97
Softcover, 176 pgs, 9780440413462

Hoping to make her adored Papa proud of her and make her white classmates notice her "Magic Mind" and not her black skin, Lena vows to win the Bible-quoting contest. Winning does not bring Lena what she expected. Instead of honor, violence and death erupt and strike the one she loves most dearly. Lena, who has believed in vengeance, must now learn how to forgive. An ALA Best Book for Young Adults. "School Library Journal" Best Book of the Year. A "Booklist" Reviewers' Choice.

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