Kings and Carpenters, One Hundred Bible Land Jobs You Might Have Praised or Panned by Laurie Coulter

A fun ride through the many occupations of Iron Age Canaan.
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Resource: book
Time: 1200 - 586 BC
Place: Canaan/Israel

Summary:
This book is a fun ride through Iron Age Canaan, that land bridge between the sea and mountains that joins Europe, Asia and Africa.  The book is divided into categories such as Farm Jobs, Craft Jobs, or At-Sea Jobs. Each job is described in 2 to 4 paragraphs, bite sized reading.  It is written in the second person and interspersed with archaeological tidbits and quotes from the Bible.  The book begins with an introduction which includes information of the region, how writing began, archaeology in Israel and a timeline of the dates between 1200 and 586 BC.  The book ends with an author's note reflecting on the recent history of the Holy Lands, recommended further reading and index.  Illustrated by Martha Newbigging.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none

Reading Level: grade 3 - 6
Lexile Measure: not available
Guided Reading Level: not available


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Book

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The Spanish Inquisition a 15 Minute History podcast

Questions answered about what really happened during the Spanish Inquisition.
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Resource: podcast
Running Time: 15 minutes


Time: 1480 - 1800s
Place: Spain

Summary:
Miraiam Bodian from the University of Texas explains how the Inquisition worked, its methods and its motivations. Easy to listen to and with interesting information.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none


Website:
iTunes U
15 Minute History Website
Episode Page

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Paiute Princess The Story of Sarah Winnemucca by Deborah Kogan Ray

Sarah Winnemucca was a fierce advocate for her people.
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Resource: picture book, biography
Time: 1844 - 1891
Place: America

Summary:
Sarah Winnemucca lived in a time of tribulation for the Native American peoples of the West. She was educated in an patchwork fashion and could speak English and Spanish fluently as well as read and write.  She spent her life fighting the injustices done to her people with words, both spoken and written.  She also served as a school teacher, so that other Indian children could have the same education as she did.  This book is rich with information.  The narrative is told with her actual words punctuating the text so Sarah's voice is heard clearly. The end of the book is also full of information with an author's note, several pages of history, a timeline, and bibliography.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none

Reading Level: grade 3 - 7
Lexile Measure: 1010L
Guided Reading Level: not available


Format Links
Audiobook 
Kindle
Book

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The National Parks by Ken Burns: Great Nature

The National Parks mature and change through the Great Depression and World War II.
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Resource: documentary
Running Time: 2 hours
Rating: TV - G

Time: 1929 - 1945
Place: America

Summary:

CCC boys working,
credit: Library of Congress

With expert narration, still life photos, art, black and white footage, as well as first hand accounts, the story of the National Parks continue in this fifth episode of the acclaimed mini-series.  The parks found a new role through the Great Depression, which was, for the parks a great golden age.  Young, out of work men found purpose through work in CCC camps, sponsored by the New Deal.  George Melendez Wright, a young biologist championed the cause of wildlife in the parks. As America was dragged into the second World War, Japanese Americans, who loved the parks were interred and the parks themselves were used as rest and relaxation stations for soldiers. The fight over Jackson Hold and The Grand Teton National Park is highlighted.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none

Format Link:
DVD
Digital Download

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Harald the Ruthless by Andrea Hopkins

A story of an actual historical figure told as a saga.
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Resource: picture book
Time: 1015-1066
Place: Scandinavia

Summary:
Harald the Ruthless was a real Viking and king of Norway.  This book is the retelling of a saga written by Snorri Sturlson.  What is a saga?  There is a wonderful explanation at the beginning of this book. It is a tale told at a distance from the action, more story than absolute fact. This saga follows Harald from childhood to death on the battlefield, detailing his many clever exploits and bloody battles. Illustrated in black, white and red by Leo Duranona.  There are many maps and pages of historical notes in the back of this book.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
There is a lot of graphically depicted violence.  Some detailed in the prose as well as drawings of bloody battles, a beheading, dead bodies and arrow through the throat.

Reading Level: grade 5 - 9
Lexile Measure: not available
Guided Reading Level: not available


Format Links
Book

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Lego Challenge 2 - Pyramids

The second challenge is Pyramids.  The rules are simple, build a Pyramid out of Legos.  It can be as we see it today or as it might have looked thousands of years ago. 

Need some inspiration or information?

Check out these books:

You Wouldn't Want to be Pyramid Builder

Pyramid by David Macaulay

Check out these websites:

Smithsonian, has a great list of books and websites. 

The British Museum 

When you are done, snap a picture of your creation and share using our linky below.

An InLinkz Link-up

The Building of the Transcontinental Railroad

Charlie Brown shares with the class a report on building the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Resource: Video
Running Time:
Rating: not rated

Time: 1860s
Place: America

Summary:
Charlie Brown invites viewers to watch as he presents his report on the building of the Transcontinental Railroad.  Charlie tells the story of the how the Central Pacific with thousands of Chinese workers working east from San Francisco and the Union Pacific working west from Nebraska changed the way Americans traveled.  This video uses a delightful combination of cartoons, illustrations and photographs with folk songs like "She's Coming 'Round the Mountains". This is a nicely detailed report.

Potentially Objectionable Content:
none


Format Link:
DVD - found on the DVD This is America Charlie Brown


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