TanglewoodEducation: American Civics

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                      Group A- Ancient History
                      Group B- Medieval History
                      Group C- Renaissance History
                      Group D- Modern History

Group E- American civics *studied each year

                       Tanglewood Suggestions:
All grades:  pick (1) Star Spangled Banner book
                       pick (1) other book to cover during the year

*3rd grade: this is the grade traditional schools usually have
the students memorize all the states and capitals

The Star Spangled Banner (pictureback)
This adorable little book contains all four verses of the song. Charmingly illustrated, each page also contains a small sidebar depicting some important item of Americana such as Betsy Ross & the American flag, the Statue of Liberty, Mt. Rushmore, and more. This year, I'm going to switch from using the D'Aulaire's version to this one. They're both wonderful!

3.25 pb 23pp

The Star Spangled Banner (D'Aulaire's ed.)
This book is an absolute delight! We use it every morning while singing the national anthem-- one girl holds the flag while the other turns the beautifully illustrated pages in this book. The words of this important piece of our heritage become meaningful as the children gaze upon the sumptuous images in this book.

14.95 hc 36pp

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

The Fourth of July Story
An accessible story of America's birthday brings alive the history and spirit of the Fourth of July with an introduction to the fight for independence and the events and people that shaped American tradition.

$5.99 pb 32pp

SHH! We're Writing the Constitution!
A lively account of how the U.S. Constitution came to be. Great illustrations.

$6.99 pb 64pp

How the U.S. Government Works
A simple explanation of the three branches of our government, and what they do.

$6.95 48pp

The United States of America
I wish you could see the wonderful illustrations in this book! While trying to find a replacement for the State Sticker Book (which was to be the spine of the 3rd grade state study) I had several "state" books covering tables, floors, etc. This is the one my girls could not leave alone. Each state is beautifully drawn; mountains, rivers and major cities are all visible. Each state also has charming pictures of its state bird, flower, tree etc. along with pertinent interesting facts.

$5.95 pb 64pp

The State Sticker Book
We now have The State Sticker Book which was originally a part of the 3rd grade curriculum! After waiting nearly a year for this wonderful book, the publishing company finally reprinted it! This book is outstanding for teaching elementary students about the different states in our great country. Each state is covered on one page with info such as state motto, bird, capital, interesting facts and trivia. Along with fun "cartoony" pictures, there are stickers of state flowers, flags, and capitals. In the back of the book there is a "Capital Matching" game, information about the United States, national symbols, holidays, and the words to our national anthem. A fun learning tool at an unbeatable price.

$4.95 pb 64pp