AMAZING MICHIGAN-BOOK of PUZZLES
by Jeff Brown

Jeff Brown is a master of the puzzle. Here is a unique collection of over 24 types of puzzle activities which incorporate social studies benchmarks and history themes.  Let learning about our state be a fun experience! Your 4th, 5th and 6th grade students will love to put their minds to work unraveling secret codes, finding hidden words, doing word matching, crosswords, and more! These puzzles help review Michigan history, geography and government.
© 2002. size 8.5 x 11. 48 pages. Paperback.
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Reproducible lessons and fun activities to supplement your study of the Underground Railroad. Learn about famous escapes, the routes, songs, and people. This resource adds creative writing, art, primary source use, maps and puzzles to make an interesting learning experience.  ©2002. 10 x 11. Paperback. 24 pages.

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Activities and reproducible worksheets include geography, history, shipping, folklore and environment. A foldout outline map helps with mapping activities. Includes a CD-ROM with video clips of Niagara Falls, canals, locks, lighthouses and ships. Helps students understand how important the lakes are to our state and our nation.  ©2003. Spiral bound. 56 pages. CD-ROM. Shrink wrapped 

Charlie had to write a history paper - how boring! His Grandpa had worked with the few select men who built the Mackinac Bridge. Grandpa was feeling sad that no one cared about the bridge history anymore. Charlie took a nap on his grandparents home beach on Lake Huron right where they could view the magnificent bridge. He dreamed he was there in 1954. When he awoke he knew his history paper would be anything but boring. You'll enjoy the surprise ending to the story! Color and black and white pictures. ©2006. 7.75 x 9.75. 32 pages. Hardcover. Upper 4th-5th grade reading level.

GREAT LAKES AND GREAT SHIPS:
AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY FOR CHILDREN
by Mitchell & Woodruff

The colorful art creates a spectacular history of transportation on the Great Lakes from tribal canoes to grand passenger ships including schooners and modern freighters. Full color.   ©1991.   9 x 12.  48 pages. Hardcover.

This book and CD set should be an award winner! It is a very nice educational resource. Has a 146 page songbook and study guide plus an 18 song CD. Includes old favorites and new songs. The book has musical scores and lyrics plus many pictures. Also includes a fold out map and timeline discussion questions and classroom activity reproducibles. ©2004. 9.5 x 11. 146 pages with CD. Paperback. (Songs may be used for elementary - reading levels better 5th grade and up.)

MICHIGAN BINGO GAME
History Edition
by Carole Marsh

Play as traditional Bingo by using Michigan facts involving the entire class. Includes instructions, 36 different Bingo cards, cover-ups, answer mat, 50 fact cards with answers for easy or difficult play and funny reward cards. A fun way to review! Correlates with social studies benchmarks. In a 6.5 x 9.25 packet. 4th grade level.

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Help prepare for the social studies MEAP. This concise reproducible booklet has 19 different activities. Helps students understand the importance of these values in our society. It concludes with tips for teaching and a list of trade-books which support the various values. Answers to questions included. ©1999. 8.5 x 11 Paperback.  28 Pages. CDVs

A very professional full color video with spectacular scenery.  This video covers all the basics about Michigan, its two peninsulas and the Great Lakes.  The narrative informs the viewer of the famous attractions of Michigan such as Mackinac Island, Pictured Rocks, Sleeping Bear Dunes and many more.  A great addition for teaching Michigan studies to any 3rd or 4th grade classroom. © 1996. (4th grade and up) Available in VHS & DVD 18 minutes.

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Upbeat songs and the accompanying lessons help teach the Core Democratic Values. Eleven songs in two formats and a second CD with 11 elementary and middle school lesson plans. Dave Kimber's approach can help improve your MEAP scores! ©2004. Two CDs. Workbook is provided on the CD. CDV's

This beautiful book is written in a rhythmic sense making the reader yearn to continue.  Here is a story of a tall, lonesome tree who lives on a Christmas tree farm but is too big to be chosen by anyone. However, he doesn't think of the shelter he provides for the birds, squirrels, deer, and rabbits until they show him their appreciation.  A story that will make anyone's heart melt.  ©2000.  8.75 x 11.25.  30 pages.  Hardcover.

A fun and educational book which tells of hockey successes by Canadian and U.S. players. Colorful artwork. Good explanations of terms for each letter. A great resource for all young hockey players! ©2002.  10.25 x 10.5. 44 pages.  Hardcover.