North America
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101 Places You Gotta See Before Youre 12!
Learn how to find unique destinations for children without leaving town! Rediscover the possibilities in your own backyard using just this “untravel” guide’s list of offbeat landmarks and a phone book. Learn More -
Great States Junior ~ Geography Trivia Game
Draw a card with child-friendly trivia question. Use the picture or the letter clue to find the state that answers it on the map. A terrific way for young children to get to know a U.S. map! 150 cards, board and pieces. Learn More -
United States Placemat - Two-sided U.S. political and physical map
This versatile laminated placemat has a labeled map on one side and a blank map on the other. A great springboard for discussion at lunch or snack! Label states or U.S. land and water features for geography. 17½" x 12". Learn More -
Make Your Own Inuksuk
What is an inuksuk? It’s a stacked stone sculpture. An inuksuit is built to serve as a memorial, prayer, or signpost — or for the intrinsic satisfaction of stacking stones. Learn More -
The Day of the Dead - A Rookie Read-About Holidays book
Introduce a cultural tradition in a way children easily relate to: by celebrating! This fact-filled book for beginning readers explores the history and significance of the day and offers great ideas for activities and crafts. Learn More -
Independence Day - A Rookie Read-About Holidays book
This fact-filled, photo-format book for beginning readers will answer children’s questions about the holiday and give them a chance to explore the day’s history and significance. Activity and craft ideas, too. Learn More -
Flag Day - A Rookie Read-About Holidays book
Children are naturally curious about why some days are honored with quiet respect and some with parties. This fact-filled book explores the history and significance of the day and offers related activity ideas. Learn More -
Cinco de Mayo - A Rookie Read-About Holidays book
This fact-filled, photo-format book for beginning readers will answer children’s questions about the holiday and give them a chance to explore the day’s history and significance. Activity and craft ideas, too. Learn More -
Animals of North America - Nomenclature Cards from Laughing Star Montessori
33 Subjects, 132 Cards. Designed for the Primary classroom. These three-part photo card sets are color-coded to match the continent colors on the Montessori World Puzzle Map (Nienhuis). The continent color frames the image. Learn More -
Comalapa ~ Guatemalan Coin Purse
Perfect for a favorite small collection! Beautifully woven and embroidered, with zipper closure that makes it easy for children to open and close. Generous 6¼" x 5¼". Hold vocabulary cards or items for sorting! Learn More -
North & Central America Flag Set
Bright polyester flags are stapled securely to a plastic staff topped with a gold spearhead. Designs and emblems are accurate in detail and color. Includes all 14 flags from the North American continent, which includes Central America. 6" x 4". Learn More -
The American Flag
Exploring the meaning of the “stars and stripes” design is a great way to introduce national flags and their symbolism. Beginning reader text with key terms highlighted, indexed, and defined. Learn More -
The United States Flag Set
The U.S. flag and wooden stand focus attention on the familiar “stars and stripes” design. The companion book for early readers explores the origin and symbolism of the flag. Learn More -
Native American Card Set
Introduce early civilizations by exploring a familiar geographic region—the United States. Cards detail the traditional foods, clothing, shelter, defense, and arts for the five main indigenous culture areas of Native Americans. Learn More -
Pieces of Nature ~ North American Wild Animals
Play concentration, Go Fish!, or any pair-based matching game with beautiful wildlife photos that will familiarize children with the wild creatures in their own “backyard.” 24 pairs of thick cards. Learn More -
Goose Quill Pen - Colonial writing tool for children
Early American children made quill pens from feathers and ink from berries! Your children will learn to dip the tip in ink, gently blot it, and hold the real goose quill “just so” to write and draw. Learn More
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