This is an exciting complete year's curriculum from Bright Ideas Press for students in grades 5-8. It is also adaptable for younger and older students (I'll be using it with my 11th grader this year) - another great multi-level product. This first volume covers Exploration through 1840. There are 32 weekly lessons, and each lesson contains three sections examining the atmosphere in which the event occurred, the event itself, and the impact this event had on the future of America. Though not entirely necessary, this is one Teacher's Guide that I believe is helpful to the program. Besides a complete answer key (even for the supplemental projects for older students), the Teacher's guide provides ideas for younger students, and a complete literature list (broken down by age-level and by unit, so you can coordinate your student's reading with each unit in the book). It even includes a bunch of additional forms, figures, and maps for further study (especially for older students). Support materials include a student activity book and a student reader (sold separately or in our 3-piece special). What I like: This is one teacher's guide that isn't just a waste of money. It's actually useable - especially if you are multi-level teaching to upper or lower grades. It also strengthens the entire program through the great literature, video, and activity ideas. What I don't like: Nothing! Regularly priced at $18.95, we're offering the book at a 20% discount - just $15.15.