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Free American History Resources: List 1
Recently, I’ve taken several free, online history classes about America and World War II. Thus far, the classes have been wonderful in content and presentation. I look forward to engaging in more of these educational opportunities. As I was researching for online classes, I discovered a good deal more. I thought many of you may appreciate my growing list of finds for free, American history resources! Due to space, I’ve had to trim this post to contain only . . .
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Cribb – OLD ABE {Book Review}
No matter how much you learned about Abraham Lincoln in your last American History class, there’s more to appreciate in John Cribb’s book, OLD ABE: A Novel. Perhaps you remember stories of him splitting fence rails or wearing a black top hat. Maybe you’ve heard a few interesting tidbits about his wife, Mary Todd or their children: Bob, Tad, and Willie. Most people think of Lincoln when they discuss the Civil War, the Emancipation Proclamation and the Thirteenth Amendment of the Constitution. You’ll find all of these things and much more...
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Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! Book Review & Giveaway
If you know a third – fifth grader who isn’t crazy about reading or history, then introduce them to Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! This is one of those books that even slightly older students will enjoy. My son was in the eighth grade when this book was published. He wasn’t a big fan of reading, and like most kids, he didn’t like history unless it was presented in an interesting manner. A book titled: Ben Franklin’s in My Bathroom! definitely grabbed his attention. Check out the review and see if this book is one you'd like to win in the giveaway.
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The Christian Faith of Rosa Parks
What many history books and public speakers fail to mention is the Christian faith of Rosa Parks. Her faith was integral to the choices she made in her life—some of which changed the lives of millions. Rosa Parks said, “As a child, I learned from the Bible to trust in God and not be afraid. I felt the Lord would give me the strength to endure whatever I had to face.” National Day of Courage In honor of what would have been Rosa Park’s 100thbirthday, the Henry Ford Museum initiated a National Day of Courage on February 4, 2013. Many gave tribute to the bravery of the former Alabama seamstress,…
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THIS DANGEROUS BOOK by Steve & Jackie Green: A Review & Giveaway
by Sally Matheny This Dangerous Book “Research shows over 80 percent of Americans own a hard copy of the Bible. More than half of agnostics and skeptics own a Bible. But have you ever asked, ‘What is this book, really?’” –This Dangerous Book The release of THIS DANGEROUS BOOK coincides with the opening of the Museum of the Bible located in Washington D.C. Steve and Jackie Green, the founding family of the museum, co-authored this book with Bill High. It’s a book about three journeys—that of the Bible, the Green’s, and the Museum of the Bible. The Greens interweave vignettes of their own faith journey while sharing fascinating information…
