Mythology and Folk Lore
The kids have developed a love of mythology, delighting in hearing stories of all sorts. We’ve explored mythology in so many ways: books, television, Cirque de Soleil, Disney’s Hercules, Ages of Mythology.
- Usborne Greek Myths
- Favorite Greek Myths retold by Mary Pope Osborne
- Dorling Kindersley Illustrated Book of Myths, Tales & Legends of the World retold by Neil Philip
- American Indian Myths and Legends by Erdoes and Ortiz
- All Color Book of Egyptian Mythology by Richard Patrick
- The Fables of Aesop
- The Princess and the Pea
- Robin Hood Dorling Kindersley
- The Paper Bag Princess by Robert Munsch
- Women Warriors: Myths and Legends of Heroic Women by Marianna Mayer
- The Frog Prince retold by Paul Galdone
- Twelve Tales From Aesop retold by Eric Carle
- Larger than Life: The Adventures of American Legendary Heroes by Robert San Souci
- Joseph Campbell and the Power of Myth with Bill Moyers (DVD)
- The Gods and Goddesses of Ancient China by L. Fisher
- The Brothers Grimm: The Devil With the Three Golden Hairs retold by Nonny Hogrogian
Comparative Religion
Of course, all this exploration has sparked many questions and discussions about religion—what it is, why people believe, what are the different ways of believing.
- Religion Eyewitness Books
- Three Wise Women by Mary Hoffman
- A Shepherd’s Gift by Mary Calhoun
- Dorling Kindersley Children's Illustrated Bible retold by Selina Hastings
- Buddhism Eyewitness Books
- Kindness: A Treasury of Buddhist Wisdom by Conover and Wahl
- Twenty Jataka Tales by Khan
- Joseph, King of Dreams Dream Works(movie)
- Breakout! Story Keepers Early Christians in Rome 64 A.D(movie)
Ancient Civilizations
We’ve been researching widely about Egypt and Greece, because these are Emily’s particular interests.
- Ancient Civilizations Eyewitness Books
- Find out about Mesopotamia by Lorna Oakes
- Secrets in Stone: All About Maya Hieroglyphs by Laurie Coulter
- Ages of Empires computer software
Egypt:
- Ancient Egypt Eyewitness Books
- Ancient Egypt Builders and Craftsmen by Jane Shuter
- Guide to the Valley of the Kings by Alberto Siliotti
- The Best Book of Mummies by Philip Steele
- Ancient Egypt: Discovering it’s Splendors National Geographic Society
- The History Channel’s The Great Pyramid
- WB’s The Mummy: Quest for the Lost Scrolls
- Mummy Eyewitness Books by James Putnam
- Voices of Ancient Egypt by Kay Winters
- Mummies by John Malam
- The 5,000-Year-Old Puzzle by Claudia Logan
- Ms. Frizzle's Adventures in Ancient Egypt by Bruce Degan and Joanna Cole
- Rotten Ralph Helps Out by Jack Gantos and Nicole Rubel
Greece:
- Greeks Usborne Internet Linked book
- Favorite Greek Myths retold by Mary Pope Osborne
- The Gods and Goddesses of Olympus by Aliki
Rome:
- Colosseum: A Gladiator's Story The Discovery Channel
- True Gladiators The Discovery Channel
- Seven Wonders of Ancient Rome The Discovery Channel
- Antony & Cleopatra: Battle at Actium The Discovery Channel
- The Roman Empire in the First Century PBS documentary
European History
The Middle Ages:
Castles, knights, battles, princesses—what kid couldn’t be fascinated by all this?
- Arms and Armor Eyewitness Books
- Knight Eyewitness Books
- Castle by David Macaulay
- Medieval Life Eyewitness Books
- A Medieval Castle by Fiona MacDonald and Mark Bergin
- Knights in Armor Living History
- The Middle Ages: See Through History by Sarah Howarth
- Knights and Battles Discovery
- King Arthur and His Knights by Sir James Knowles
- Ms. Frizzle's Adventures: Medieval Castle by Joanna Cole and Bruce Degan
- The Sword and the Stone (movie)
- The Black Cauldron (movie)
- Quest for Camelot (movie)
- Princess Bride (movie)
- A History of the Middle Ages Schleisinger Media(movie)
- A Medieval Feast by Aliki
American History
We love visiting living history sites, and you can check out some of our adventures on the Field Trips page. These trips have been so much fun and have spurred incredible learning journeys through books, sewing, movies, food, crafts—you name it!
Colonial Days:
- The New Americans: Colonial Times 1620-1689 by Giulio Maestro
- Stranded at Plimoth Plantation 1626 by Gary Bowen
- Remember Patience Whipple Dear America Series (a terrific series!)
- The Witch of Blackbird Pond by Elizabeth Speare
- Samuel Eaton’s Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Boy by Kate Waters
- Sarah Morton’s Day: A Day in the Life of a Pilgrim Girl by Kate Waters
- If you Sailed on the Mayflower in 1620 by Ann McGovern
- In the Days of the Salem Witchcraft Trials by Marilynn K. Roach
- If you Lived in Colonial Times by Ann McGovern
- If you were there when They Signed the Constitution by Elizabeth Levy
- Colonial Days by David King
- Colonial Kids by Laurie Carlson
- Felicity series by American Girls
- Colonial Crafts by Bobbie Kalman
- The Boston Tea Party by Steven Kroll
- The Blacksmith by Bobbie Kalman
- The Revolutionary Soldier 1775-1783 by C. Keith Wilbur
- Liberty’s Kids PBS series and computer software
- Benjamin Franklin PBS Documentary
- The American Revolution by Michael Weber
- Felicity books by American Girl
The 1800s:
- Victorian Days by David King
- Civil War Days by David King
- The Visual Dictionary of the Civil War DK by John Stanchak
- Civil War: A Library of Congress Book by Martin Sandler
- If you Lived at the Time of the Civil War by Kay Moore
- Abraham and Mary Lincoln: A House Divided PBS series
- Pioneer Days by David King
- If you Traveled West in a Covered Wagon by Ellen Levine
- Going West: Journey on a Wagon Train to Settle a Frontier Town by Johmann and Rieth
- The Oregon Trail computer software
- If you Traveled on the Underground Railroad by Ellen Levine
- Follow the Drinking Gourd by Jeanette Winter
- Picture Book Biography wonderful series by David Adler
- Pioneer House PBS series
The 1900s:
- 1900s House PBS series
- Elllis Island The History Channel Documentary
- If you lived at the time of Martin Luther King by Ellen Levine
- Picture Book Biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. by David Adler
Native America
- If you lived with the Iroquois by Ellen Levine
- If you lived with the Sioux Indians by Ann McGovern
- Tapenum’s Day: A Wampanoag Indian Boy in Pilgrim Times by Kate Waters
- Kaya series by American Girl
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