Geography Homeschool Curriculum

Maps are about far more than getting from a to b. Maps can help children understand and explore both their everyday environment and faraway places. With an appealing search-and-find technique, Follow That Map! is an interactive picture book that explains and demonstrates key mapping concepts. Kids will enjoy following Sally and her friends as they search for Max and Ollie, a mischievous dog and cat on the lam from the backyard. Sally and friends take an imaginative trip through the neighborhood, city and country, around the world and beyond. Kids can join in the search for Max and Ollie, who are hiding somewhere in every map. An activity at the end of the book shows children how to make a map of their bedroom.

Illustrated by Laura Knorr

From its festive Mardi Gras parades to its wildlife-filled swamps, Louisiana is a state of great diversity. "P is for Pelican: A Louisiana Alphabet" is an alphabet book that introduces readers young and old to the culture, history, and wonders of this Gulf state. Author Anita C. Prieto's fun-filled rhymes and informative text are highlighted by artist Laura Knorr's vivid and descriptive artwork.

Illustrated by Gary Palmer

From the Appalachian Mountains to the Outer Banks, readers will be delighted to discover the beautiful state of North Carolina in "T is for Tarheel." Explore the Biltmore mansion, with its 255 rooms, which took nineteenth century millionaire George Washington Vanderbilt six years to have built. Learn about the history and lore of NASCAR racing under "Z is for Zoom!"

Your one-of-a-kind guide to America's first national park, with over 3.6 million visitors a year! As the world's first national park, Yellowstone is truly a wonder of nature; its majestic beauty and unique thermal and geologic features preserved in its pristine glory. Since 1872, 150 million visitors have been awed by the sights and sounds of this abundant and untamed wilderness spanning over 3.400 square miles. With hundreds of color photos and travel tips, this unique guide celebrates the profound and biblical history revealed within the dramatic landscapes. This is an absolute "must have" resource for Christians visiting the park who want to learn of God's handiwork! Enjoy other companion books of the True North Series - Your Guide to the Grand Canyon, and Your Guide to Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.

Book 1, Explorers and Settlers, covers Native American civilizations through the American Revolution. Each chapter opens with a vocabulary section of 5 to 10 words with pronunciations. Passages are followed by multiple choice, fill in the blank, and true/false questions with a writing and discussion element at the end of the chapter. There is a review test after chapter 7 and a final cumulative test.

The Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Union Square, Chinatown - these are just a few of the San Francisco landmarks featured in this magical journey around the fabled city by the bay. Each famous location is brought vividly to life is Elisa Kleven's fanciful collage illustrations. The Golden Gate Bridge glitters beneath a canopy of fireworks. The Japanese Tea Garden is a-flutter with blossoming cherry trees. Union Square glows with festive winter holiday decorations. Each picture is a miniature gem that sparkles with the color and action that is so much a part of the city - people rushing, strolling, reading, eating, working, and playing. Readers of every age will turn to the busy scenes again and again, each time discovering new surprises. (There's a dog, a cat, and a baby in every scene. Can you find them?)