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Learning History Through
Living Books Study Guides
Learning History Through Living Books Study Guides - In response to popular
request from our customers, we have written these simple-to-use study guides for all ages, which use real, living
books, or literature that brings the time period being studied to life for the reader! Each study guide is non-consumable,
and takes approximately 4-6 weeks to complete. Including history, geography, vocabulary, writing, researching,
and more, this popular series is quite affordable, as the only things needed to do the study are the study guide,
the book that corresponds, a dictionary, and a set of encyclopedias or internet access. Written from a Christian
viewpoint, these guides put good use to some of our favorite living books for history, as the time periods and
persons in the books are further studied and researched. We hope you enjoy these guides as much as we enjoyed writing
them and using them with our own six children. We welcome your suggestions for titles to use for further study
guides. Study guides are just $6.95 each, corresponding books priced individually below each guide.
We are now offering previews of the books in .pdf format. If you don't have Adobe Reader chick here to download it free:
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Star Guide: 
= elementary through junior grade level,  = junior high through high school level.
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Tirzah
A wonderful addition to our ancient history guides, this story
focuses on the life of Tirzah, a 12-year-old Israelite girl at the time of the exodus
from Egypt. A day-by-day account of how the Lord led the Israelites through the leadership
of Moses, this study provides a fascinating, first-hand account of life in these exciting
Bible times. For elementary through junior high levels. Includes history, Bible study,
geography, researching, and some writing.
LHTLB Guide for Tirzah by Sandi
Queen..................$6.95...
Book - Tirzah by Lucille
Travis....................................$6.99....
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The
Testimony of Charlie Coulson
The study of the time period of the Civil War, this is the true story of how
the Christian testimony of Charlie Coulson,
an injured Civil War drummer boy, affects the life of the Orthodox Jewish doctor who operates on him, and subsequently,
that doctor's conversion to Christianity. Also takes an in-depth look at Orthodox Jewish beliefs and customs. For
elementary through high school ages.
LHTLB Guide for Charlie Coulson..............$6.95
Corresponding Book: Charlie Coulson......$8.95 |
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The Door in the Wall
The study guide for this award-winning book by Marguerite de Angeli takes your student on an adventurous study
of Medieval life in England. Learn about the Middle Ages through the life of Robin, a young man paralyzed from
sickness who goes on to become a hero.
Includes history, geography of England, creative writing,
vocabulary, researching, Bible, and more.
LHTLB Guide for The Door in the Wall by Sandi
Queen..................................$6.95
Corresponding Book: The Door in the Wall by Marguerite de
Angeli...........$6.50
Also, we highly recommend as a valuable study guide Short Stories
From English History by Albert F. Blaisdell
Paperback, $9.95... |
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I, Juan de Pareja
This is one of our all-time favorite historical fiction novels! Based
on the factual relationship between master artist
Diego Velazquez and his faithful servant Juan de Pareja, the story of
Velazquez' life as a painter for the Spanish court is told from his servant's point of view. A touching, heartwarming
tale of Medieval life, this study focuses on
the lives of many famous painters, particularly Velazquez, but also on
the time period in which they lived, the social
classes, types of art, European geography, and more.
LHTLB Guide for I, Juan de Pareja by Sandi Queen.................................................................................$6.95
Book - I, Juan de Pareja by Elizabeth de Trevino.....................................................................................$6.95 |
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Mr. Revere and I
A delightful look at the life of Paul Revere through the eyes of his
faithful horse! This behind-the-scenes look at the American Revolution covers
history, some geography, vocabulary, research skills, and creative writing.
LHTLB Study Guide: Mr. Revere and I....................$6.95
Book: Mr. Revere and I (by Robert Lawson)........... $6.99 |
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Ben and Me
The study guide for this fun book, by Robert Lawson, takes the user on
a tour through Early American History that you won't soon forget! A unique chronicle
of the life of Benjamin Franklin, as told by his friend Amos, a mouse who lives in
Doctor Franklin's ever-present fur cap, you'll learn about the life of Franklin and his
contemporaries in the American Revolution, Franklin's inventions, his writings, his
maxims, and his part in the Declaration of Independence. Also studies some geography
of the original 13 Colonies, vocabulary, researching skills, creative writing,
and much more. Highly amusing book, great study for all ages!
LHTLB Study Guide - Ben and Me by Sandi Queen..............$6.95
Accompanying Book - Ben and Me by Robert Lawson..........$6.95 |
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Stream to the River, River to the Sea - A
story of Sacagawea's journey with Lewis & Clark
This intriguing book, by Scott O'Dell, chronicles the life of
Sacagawea - including her travels with Lewis and Clark. A fascinating, in-depth study of Indian
tribes, U.S. geography, vocabulary, researching, and creative writing, this is one history
study all ages will enjoy.
LHTLB Guide for Streams to the River, River to the Sea by Kiley Queen....................$6.95 |
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Theras
and His Town by Sandi Queen
A endearing tale of Ancient Greece, this study follows the life of Theras, a boy from Athens, as he travels from
Athens to Sparta. Compares the differences between these two cities and their customs, as well as giving an excellent
overview of the geography, history and religion of that area and time period. Researching and writing projects
included.
LHTLB: Theras and His Town Study Guide...............$6.95
Corresponding Book: Theras and His Town, by Caroline Dale Snedeker.......$14.95 |
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A
Triumph for Flavius"
A literature-based study about life in Ancient Rome for elementary ages, this
book and guide takes the user through the daily life of Flavius, a Roman boy. Includes history, geography, researching,
vocabulary, Bible, and writing.
LHTLB: A Triumph for Flavius by Sandi Queen - $6.95
Corresponding Book: A Triumph for Flavius by Caroline Dale Snedeker -
$14.95
PREVIEW (.pdf) |
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Theodore Roosevelt: The Boy and The Man
Follows the life of Teddy Roosevelt from boyhood to the end of his life.
Paperback, $14.95...
LHTLB Study Guide for "Theodore Roosevelt: The Boy and the Man" by Michelle Zoppa
This guide will take your middle school and high school students through an intensive study of Roosevelt's life,
including his boyhood, youth, the Rough Riders, and his Presidency. Also studied are the time period of his life.
Includes lessons in researching, vocabulary, and creative writing. Non-consumable.
LHTLB Guide: Theodore Roosevelt.........$6.95... |
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Land of the Morning by Jean McAnlis McMurdie
Jean McAnlis McMurdie and her family were interned in the Philippines by the Japanese during WWII. Her father,
a doctor, and his family were missionaries stationed in the Philippines. This is an account of their hiding out
in the bush, their betrayal and capture, and their life in the interment camps. Through great hardships, her family
maintained their love, religion, compassion, and dignity. Written in a beautiful and loving style, this narrative
tells of the horrors and difficulties without dwelling on them.
LHTLB Guide for Land of the Morning................$6.95
Corresponding Book: Land of the Morning......... 14.95 |
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Twelve
Bright Trumpets
Twelve historical fiction stories spanning
the Middle Ages from the withdrawal of the Roman
legions from Britain to the fall of Venice as Queen of the
Sea. A historically accurate collection of tales that all
ages will enjoy.
Twelve Bright Trumpets Study Guide....................$6.95
Corresponding Book: Twelve Bright Trumpets....$14.95 |
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Hey,
Mac!
This is Serious Business! A Guy Could Get Killed! by William F. McMurdie
Study Guide by Michelle Zoppa
A combat infantryman's story of his World War II experience, this study for junior high and high school students
makes a thorough study of this time period. Complete with vocabulary, researching, writing, map-making, and more,
it's a history study from a first-hand perspective, written by someone who experienced the war. Sometimes humorous,
sometimes sad, this is a study every student should experience!
Hey, Mac! Study Guide.......................$6.95
Hey, Mac! Accompanying Book.......$14.95 |
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The White Isle
The White Isle is Britain - a barbaric land to the patrician Claudian family exiled from Hadrian’s Rome, but an
island of strange enhancement and stirring adventures to Lavinia, their daughter. When Favonius, Lavinia’s father,
is suddenly appointed “legatus” to faraway Britain, the whole family begins their long journey along the Roman
roads through Gaul, across the channel to the white cliffs of the British coast. The contrast between the cultures
of the early British Christians with the pagan Roman aristocracy, and Lavinia’s conversion to Christ, make a dramatic
story.
The White Isle Study Guide by MIchelle Zoppa........................$6.95
Corresponding Book: The White Isle....................................$14.95 |
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All of a Kind Family
- a delightful study of life in a Jewish family in the early 1900’s, this study of a large extended family living
in New York City will give many insights into different Biblical and Jewish holidays and customs, such as Passover,
the Jewish Sabbath, Purim, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, and more. Though the time period is different, if you wish
to do an in-depth study on Jewish beliefs, customs, & holy days,this book and guide, along with the book and
guide for The Testimony of Charlie Coulson, makes a perfect combination for all ages.
All of a Kind Family Study Guide................................................$6.95
Corresponding Book: All of a Kind Family................................$6.95 |
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Abraham Lincoln: The Boy and the Man
- an in-depth look at not only the life of Abraham Lincoln, but also of the time period in which he lived and served
as President of the United States. This guide and book will take your upper level student through a detailed study
of both. Goes very well with the set for The Testimony of Charlie Coulson, which covers the same time period.
Abraham Lincoln Study Guide.....................................................$6.95
Corresponding Book: Abraham Lincoln....................................$14.95 |
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