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Reading Sample
King James’s Town
From The Story of the World, Volume 3: Early Modern Times
by Susan Wise Bauer
While Spain hauled boatloads of gold out of South America and brought it to
King Philip II, James looked on in envy. He wanted his share of the gold too!
So he gave a group of wealthy Englishmen royal permission to look for gold in
North America. These wealthy men joined together to buy three ships: the Susan
Constant, the Godspeed, and the Discovery. They filled the ships with food and
tools and offered free land in the New World to men who would sail the ships to
North America and search for gold. The new settlement, or colony, would belong
to King James, and each wealthy man would get a share of the gold. “Instead of
milk and honey,” one wrote to a friend, “we will find pearls and riches!”
The three ships set out from England one cold
December day, filled with bricklayers, blacksmiths,
sail makers—and goldsmiths. But as soon as the ships
turned west, a strong wind blew them back. The ships
struggled for six weeks against the wind before they got
out of sight of shore!
The hopeful colonists, crammed into tiny cabins
beneath the decks, began to get seasick and argue with
each other.
At last the wind changed, and the ships began the
long journey across the ocean. For five miserable months, the colonists lived on
biscuits baked as hard as iron and meat pickled in salt. Their fresh water, stored in
barrels on board, was green with algae. They had barely enough to drink— and no
one took a bath for the entire voyage!
Finally, the North American coast came into view. On May 13th, 1607, the
three ships landed. The colonists staggered to shore and found shady green woods,
streams of water, and tall thick grass.
The spring weather was warm and sunny. The forests were filled with wild
geese, deer, and rabbits; the river nearby teemed with fish, crab, and oysters. The
“Indians” (Native Americans) who lived nearby seemed friendly. The colonists,
sure that they had found the perfect place for their new home, built a few huts and
named their colony Jamestown, in honor of King James.
The settlers didn’t spend very much time building, though. They spent their
days searching for gold! One of Jamestown’s leaders, John Smith, soon grew
exasperated. “There is no talk, no hope, no work, but dig gold, wash gold, refine
gold, load gold!” John Smith complained. He knew that the colony’s grain supplies,
brought from England, would soon run out. He was afraid that the Indians might
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grow hostile. He wanted the colonists to grow their own crops and to build walls
to protect themselves.
Meanwhile, the Indians near Jamestown were watching the English explore
further and further into their country. They were worried! How much land
did these newcomers want? One day, Indian warriors attacked a little group of
colonists who were out searching for gold. The colonists, frightened by the attack,
finally listened to John Smith’s advice. They built a fort with thick log walls to
protect them. And they began to clear fields for crops.
But it was too late.
The English had arrived in Jamestown during a terrible drought. There was
no rain. The fields were dry, and the crops didn’t grow. Water grew scarce—and
dirty. The grain from England was almost gone. The colonists began to grow ill
from disease and starvation. One colonist, George Percy, wrote,
“There were never Englishmen in such misery as we. Five men had to divide
a small can of barley soaked in water. Our water was filled with slime and filth.
Sometimes three or four men died in a single night!”
By fall, half the colonists were dead. And then winter came.
The men who were still alive huddled in their icy wooden huts.
Their feet froze; their joints were swollen from cold and hunger.
But John Smith was determined to make Jamestown a success.
Just before Christmas, he rounded up a few healthy men to go
looking for food—and perhaps for a better place to settle. Smith
and his companions paddled their way slowly up the river that ran
deep into the woods. The water grew shallower—and narrower.
Overgrown banks rose up on either side. Briars reached down into
the canoe. Finally, they came to a fallen tree, collapsed across the water, and could
go no further.
John Smith pushed the canoe to shore and got out. “Go up on the bank and
cook our food,” he told his companions. “I’ll see if I can figure out where we are.”
He walked away along the muddy edge of the water. The river turned and
twisted. Soon, he lost sight of his men. He paused, looking around. Suddenly he
heard a faint rustle ahead of him. An arrow struck him in the thigh and bounced
off his heavy leather breeches! John Smith drew his gun, shouting a warning. He
could see two Indians, half hidden by the undergrowth, notching arrows to their
strings. He backed away from them—and stumbled into the shallow river. More
Indians appeared from the brush around him. Smith, floundering in the river
mud, shot all the bullets out of his gun. By the time he ran out of ammunition, he
was stuck to his waist in muck.
Smith laid down his empty weapon and held up his hands in surrender. The
Indians pulled him out of the mud and marched him through the thick woods.
Finally, they arrived at the edge of a large clearing filled with Indian houses.
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Who in the World was The Unready
The Who in the World? Biography Series King?
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illustrations by Jed Mickle
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Ethelred’s mother stood behind him. The
Unfortunately, biographies of great men and women of the past are almost all
archbishop smeared holy oil on Ethelred’s
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Middle Ages. Designed to be used as part of The Story of the World curriculum,
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beyond the textbook. Explorer?
The biographies correlate to the following chapters in The Story of the World: The by Lorene Lambert
Middle Ages. illustrations by Jed Mickle

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The History of the Ancient World The History of the Medieval World
From the Earliest Accounts to the Fall of Rome From the Conversion of Constantine to the
by Susan Wise Bauer First Crusade
(published by W.W. Norton) by Susan Wise Bauer
(published by W.W. Norton)
For years, we’ve been hearing from parents
who are excited to be reading The Story of the In her earlier work, The History of the Ancient
World with their children­—because they too are World, Susan Wise Bauer wrote of the rise of
learning history for the first time. Many moms kingship based on might. But in the years between
and dads have contacted us, asking “How can I the fourth and the twelfth centuries, rulers had to
learn history at a deeper level?” The History of the find new justification for their power, and turned
Ancient World to divine truth or grace to justify political and
is the answer. “Acutely interesting... military action. Right thus replaced might as the
Written in the engine of empire.
same narrative Bauer’s survey Not just Christianity and Islam, but the religions
HAW HMW
978-0-393-05974-8 $24.95 style that has will spark the ISBN 978-0-393-05975-5 $30.00
of the Persians, the Germans, the Maya—and
868 pages $29.95 made The Story 746 pages $35.00
even Buddhism, were pressed into the service of
of the World so imagination.”
grade 9–adult popular, The ­— Booklist
the state. This phenomenon—stretching from the grade 9–adult
Americas all the way to Japan—changed religion,
History of the
but it also changed the state.
Ancient World takes readers through literary
records, archaeological finds, monuments, and religious writings of the ancient From the schism between Rome and Constantinople
world, in order to explain what life was like 5,000 years ago, to show who the to the rise of the Tang Dynasty, from the birth
figures from history were, and to explain their motivations, fears, and hopes of Muhammad to the crowning of Charlemagne,
(often, the same motivations, fears and hopes we have today). this erudite book tells the fascinating, often violent
story of kings, generals, and the peoples they ruled.
The History of the Ancient World is ideal for adults who want a narrative history
of their own, or for high school students who want a spine for their history
studies (just as The Story of the World acts as a spine for elementary- and middle- “Witty and well-written...rich “Exciting and terrifying.”
school students’ history studies).
in detail and intriguing in ­— Booklist
anecdotal information.”
“Elegant writing “Bauer’s elegant prose...makes this ­— Publisher’s Weekly
style and superlative a wonderful starting point for the
storytelling skills.” study of the ancient world.” READ MORE ABOUT SUSAN WISE BAUER
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 LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS

The Ordinary Parent’s Guide OPG Audio Companion

to Teaching Reading
Rhymes read by Mark Russo
Music by Mike Smith
By Jessie Wise and Sara Buffington
Quick Quiz: How do you pronounce /ŏ/? What about /ō/?
Too many parents watch their children struggle
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 A Sample Lesson

This sample lesson comes from The Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading
(see page 12). Although the font size here is a little smaller than you’ll find it in
the actual book, the content and the formatting is identical to what you’ll use
in the OPG. Check out the sample lessons at www.peacehillpress.com and see if
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Young students who learn to write well need one-on-one instruction—something
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Diagnostic tests within the book will help the parent to determine where the
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 LANGUAGE ARTS LANGUAGE ARTS
First Language Lessons
for the well - trained mind

Levels 1 and 2
By Jessie Wise
SEPT. First Language Lessons is a complete beginning
2010
grammar text that uses copywork, narration,
picture study, and other classical techniques to
develop the young student’s language ability
978-1-933339-44-3 • 150 pages during those important first two years of study.
FFL1 paperback $14.95 Scripted lessons give the teacher direction and
FFL1 PDF $12.95 confidence, while exquisite pencil reproductions
grades1 1–2
grade
of great paintings are used to encourage children
in oral composition. First Language First Language First Language First Language
Lessons Level 3 Lessons Level 3 Lessons Level 4 Lessons Level 4
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2–4 4-5
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OCT. grades grades
2010 Everything you need to teach beginning grammar grades 2–4 grades 4-5
is supplied.  No extra workbook or set of consum-
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FFL2 paperback $14.95
FFL2 PDF $12.95
These innovative grammar texts provide scripted exercises that make grammar
concepts perfectly clear. The accompanying workbook makes it easier for busy
grade 2 parents and teachers to spend more time teaching and less time preparing.
First L anguage L essons First Language Lessons, Level 3 is a complete grammar text that covers a wide
Audio Companion REVISED
range of topics--including parts of speech, sentence diagrams, proper sentence
construction, punctuation, and usage.  Level 3 is designed to follow Levels 1 and
stories read by Mark Russo, AUDIO,
FALL 2010 2, but can be used as a first grammar text for older students.
music by Mike Smith
Level 4 covers a full range of grammar topics, including parts of speech, puncutation,
This CD features fun poems, entertaining stories, and
sentence diagrams, dictionary use, and letter writing.
memorable rhymes found in First Language Lessons. It adds 49 tracks • 75 minutes
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possible for busy parents and teachers to spend more time teaching and less time
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grades 1–3
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enjoyable. A short introduction by Jessie Wise explains some basics of teaching
W W W. P E A C E H I L L P R E S S . C O M
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 Curriculum Tip
Using Writing with Ease with
First Language Lessons
For students in grades 1–4, a thorough language arts program contains four
elements: reading, writing, grammar, and spelling. Traditional language arts
curricula often combine all four—but this is not necessarily the best solution
for your child. For one thing, we believe that reading should be a joy; rather
than recommending an elementary literature “curriculum,” we think that
you should go to the library and read, read, read. For another, programs that
combine grammar and writing (“grammar and composition”) usually do one
of those elements well—but not the other. Grammar and writing are related
but different skills, and often a young student will progress at a different rate
in each—producing frustration if the two are tied together.
Writing With Ease and First Language Lessons provide related but independent
lessons in writing and grammar. Although the books reinforce each other,
your child can follow his own natural pace in each, and still develop well-
rounded, complete grammar and writing skills.
Sample Language Arts Plan
First grade:
• Writing With Ease (core text) and Writing Workbook 1
• First Language Lessons 1
• Spelling program (we recommend Spelling Workout or Spelling
Power, although there are many good programs out there).
• Library card
• Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading
Third grade:
• Writing With Ease (core text) and Writing Workbook 3
• First Language Lessons 3 and First Language Lessons 3 Workbook.
When using Writing With Ease, you may treat the dictation lessons in
FLL as optional.
• Spelling program
• Library card
• Ordinary Parent’s Guide to Teaching Reading
Fourth grade:
• Writing With Ease (core text) and Writing Workbook 4
• First Language Lessons 4 and First Language Lessons 4 Workbook.
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 RELIGION new From Olive Branch Books/Peace Hill Press
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