Tanglewood- 2nd grade history

2nd Grade History Anchor Book: An Island Story by H. E. Marshall H.E. Marshall applies her masterful storytelling ability to the fascinating history of England. This book, used in Charlotte Mason's own schools, is the best children's history of England that I have ever seen. (2nd graders cover the first half of the book. The second half is covered in the 3rd grade.) $19.99 paperback 506 pp
2nd Grade History supplemental books: Book of the Centuries: Medieval Times A Charlotte Mason idea– a timeline in a book! A Tanglewood exclusive! *Has been revised for 2004. Check back for more info! $5.50	sample pages coming soon
Time Traveler's Book of Knights and Castles Another wonderfully illustrated book in the Time Traveler's series. These books, chock-full of pictures, are requisite for helping children to put pictures to the words they have heard from their textbooks. $6.95 pb
Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest The story of the legendary outlaw during the time of King Richard the Lionhearted, related in the way that only Ann McGovern can do. In my opinion, this is the best Robin Hood story for children. $3.99 pb 128pp
Fine Print: A Story about Johann Gutenberg This interesting book about Gutenberg's struggles to complete and perfect his printing process gives a vivid picture of life in the Middle Ages. $5.95 pb 64pp
Minstrel in the Tower Set in the year 1195, this is the exciting story of two children who must travel the French countryside in search of their mother's estranged brother. If they don't find him in time, something terrible may happen! (Publisher is out of stock- may not be available for quite a while. $3.99 pb 60pp
Viking Raiders Another volume in the excellent Time Traveler series. Outstanding Illustrations. $6.95 pb
Sword in the Tree by Clyde Roberts Bulla Written by one of my favorite authors, this is the story of young Shan and his attempts to regain what was stolen from his family. Shan's quest brings him all the way to Camelot and into the court of the great King Arthur. $4.25
St. George and the Dragon A winner of the Caldecott Medal for its fabulous illustrations, this is an excellent retelling of Spenser's "The Faerie Queen" in which the Red Cross Knight George slays the dragon which has been besieging the countryside for years. This allegorical story will intrigue you as much as it will enthrall your child. A must!! $6.99 pb 32pp
Favorite Medieval Tales I must admit that the cover of this book put me off at first. However, Once I started reading the stories inside I was hooked. This is a fabulous collection of the most famous medieval tales including Finn MacCoul, Beowulf, The Sword in the Stone, Island of the Lost Children, The Song of Roland, Sir Gawain and the Green Knight, Robin Hood, Chanticleer and the Fox, and a few others. The stories are well-written, perfect for children. (By the way, the picture on the front does not go with any story inside.) Fabulous color illustrations. $19.95 hc
Hill of Fire An "I Can Read" book, this is the fascinating and true story of a volcano that grew right out of the middle of a farmer's cornfield. Your young reader will enjoy reading this book on his own. (Chronologically, this book is not in the Medieval period. However, it is a good geography lesson.) $3.95 pb 63pp
Canterbury Tales Chaucer's famous story of the travelers' contest is rewritten for children. This version tells the tales in easy-to-understand language while eliminating the material more suited to adult readers. Very enjoyable. I'd use this version again for an older student. $3.99 pb
The Story of King Arthur Specially adapted for young readers, Malory's stirring tales of King Arthur are sure to delight your youngster. Illustrated. $1.50 pb 92pp
The Story of Money Beautifully illustrated, Maestro's book reads like a story while telling how people came to use money for trading. Your child will gain a firm grasp of the underlying principles of trade and learn a lot about history as well! $7.99 pb (Most libraries carry this book. If you're on a tight budget, I would suggest borrowing this book from the library. While I believe that the prose is enjoyable and that knowledge of the contents is necessary for a good education, this is probably not a book your child will return to on his own.)
The Discovery of the Americas Breathtaking pictures illustrate the voyages of several explorers and their subsequent discoveries of new lands. $6.95 pb (Most libraries carry this book. If you're on a tight budget, I would suggest borrowing this book from the library. While I believe that the prose is enjoyable and that knowledge of the contents is necessary for a good education, this is probably not a book your child will return to on his own.)
Red, White, and Blue: The Story of the American Flag This easy-to-read book with fun illustrations will give your second grader important background knowledge about one of our country's most important symbols. $3.99 pb 48pp