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AMERICA UNIT STUDIES (Gr. 3-7)

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Unit Studies

AMERICA UNIT STUDIES This literature-based American history curriculum is made up of six 11-week unit studies that form a complete two-year curriculum (except math) for Grades 3, 4, 5, 6, or 7. First three are based on the books by Peter Marshall and David Manuel, second three on Great Stories in American History.
Units use popular books and add more historical information, lessons and activities that cover:

  • American history 1492-2001 (includes 9/11)
  • reading/vocabulary
  • Bible/life application
  • English grammar and writing
  • geography, health, music and art
  • science, and
  • a complete answer key.

    Suggestions for including younger and older students are included. Most of the other books used are found in libraries, but also available from Builder Books.


Grammar Cards for America Unit Studies
This handy package of grammar cards designed for the America Unit Studies program will save you the time of making them yourself.
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Unit 1492-1789

Courage of Sarah Noble
SKU: 5309    $4.99   
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Johnny Tremain
Orphan Johnny is apprenticed to a silversmith during the Revolution and becomes acquainted with Paul Revere and the movement for liberty. Gr.6-11 (Progeny Press Guide available) (Total Language Plus Guide available)
SKU: 5314    $6.25   
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Land of the Pilgrim's Pride
(1492-1789) 11-week Unit Study Guide. Grades 3-6. Features The Light and the Glory for Children. Other books used: Pedro's Journal, Mayflower Secret, Courage of Sarah Noble, Matchlock Gun, and Cabin Faced West (for grades 3 & 4). Double Life of Pocahontas, Light in the Forest, Johnny Tremaine (for grades 5 & 6)
SKU: 8071    $34.95   
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Mayflower Secret, The
SKU: 7101    $4.99   
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Matchlock Gun, The
SKU: 5371    $5.75   
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Cabin Faced West, The
SKU: 5248    $5.65   
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Double Life of Pocahontas, The
SKU: 7729    $4.75   
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Light in the Forest, The
(Gr.6-8) Reg.$5.99
SKU: 6284    $6.25   
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Light & the Glory for Children, The
by Peter Marshall & David Manuel, study questions & glossary are included. 8-13 year olds.
SKU: 5129    $11.99   
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Unit 1787-1837

From Every Mountainside
(1787-1837) 11-week Unit Study Guide. Grades 3-6. Uses From Sea to Shining Sea for Children, Ben & Me, Story of Sacagawea, Abandoned on the Wild Frontier, a book about a frontier person (student choice), and Soft Rain-Story of Cherokee Trail of Tears (for grades 3&4) Moccasin Trail (for grades 5&6)
SKU: 8072    $34.95   
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From Sea to Shining Sea for Children
"by Peter Marshall & David Manuel, study questions & glossary are included. 8-13 year olds."
SKU: 5186    $11.99   
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Ben & Me
SKU: 7727    $5.65   
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Story of Sacajawea, The
SKU: 5338    $4.99   
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Soft Rain-Story of the Cherokee Trail of Tears
SKU: 7726    $4.50   
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Beneath the Sky of an Angry God
SKU: 7775    $4.95   
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Moccasin Trail
SKU: 7724    $4.75   
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Unit 1837-1860

Let Freedom Ring
1837-1860) 11-week Unit Study guide. Grades 3-6. Features Sounding Forth the Trumpet for Children. Other books used: Dame Shirley and the Gold Rush, Listen for the Whippoorwill, Little Pilgrim's Progress, What Are You Figuring Now? A Story About Benjamin Banneker, and Trouble for Lucy (for grades 3 & 4) Bound for Oregon, Amos Fortune (for grades 5 & 6)"
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What Are You figuring Now? A Story About Benjamin Banneker
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Trouble for Lucy
SKU: 7721    $5.65   
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Dame Shirley and the Gold Rush
SKU: 7720    $4.75   
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TRAILBLAZER - Listen for the Whippoorwill
(1853) Historic Character: Harriet Tubman
SKU: 5349    $6.99   
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Little Pilgrim's Progress, The
(Helen Taylor) Version for younger children.
SKU: 8415    $7.95   
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Amos Fortune, Free Man
Gr.5-7. Progeny Press Guide available.
SKU: #5396    $5.99   
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Bound for Oregon
SKU: 7719    $5.60   
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Unit 1860-1900

May God They Gold Refine
11-week Unit Study guide. Grades 4-7.
SKU: 7797    $34.95   
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Rifles for Watie (Ages 12+)
A Newbery winner, the story of a young Union recruit who is given opportunity to see the war from both sides, and must make some difficult choices in the process.(Total Language Plus Guide available) Reg.$5.95
SKU: 6266    $5.65   
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Unit 1900-1940

Til All Success Be Nobleness
11-week Unit Study guide. Grades 4-7.
SKU: 7798    $34.95   
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Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Gr.6-8. (Progeny Press guide available)
SKU: 5375    $6.65   
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Unit 1940-2001

And Every Gain Divide (WWII to present)
11-week Unit Study guide. Grades 4-7.
SKU: 7799    $34.95   
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Hiding Place, The
reg.$6.99 Gr.7-11. Progeny Press Guide available.
SKU: 5347    $6.99   
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