Our Pioneers and Patriots

by Philip J. Furlong

This famous 5th-8th grade level U.S. history textbook written in 1940 reflects both Catholic faith and patriotic love of country. With 55 chapters, plus Study Questions and other Activities, it teaches a lot in a simple manner, including the early exploration and settlement of the United States, California missions, French and Indian War, War of Independence, birth of the U.S., War of 1812, westward expansion, inventions and discoveries, explorers...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0895555921
• ISBN13: 9780895555922
• Release Date: September 1997
• Publisher: Tan Books
• Length: 398 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.4" x 5.5" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8

Customer Reviews

Review from the Publisher

505 Pp. PB. Impr.235 Illus. & Maps. Index. A famous 5th-8th grade American history textbook written in 1940 with Catholic faith and patriotic love of country. 55 Chapters, with Study Questions & Activities. Teaches a lot in a simple manner: From Early exploration and settlement thru 20th-century developments. By the end of this book the student will be familiar with the famous persons, places, dates, and events in U.S. history and have a tremendous store of knowledge to build on when pursuing greater understanding at a more advanced level. Worth 10 times its price! A real classic!The Answer Key is available for only $10.00.

A must buy!

If you are a homeschooler using Laura Berquist's syllabus, you know this is a must buy book. It covers 4th and 5th grades in American History. I would recommend buying the answer key to go along with it. Pax