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The Popes Wall Chart
$19.95
A 28" x 40" poster illustration of Papal history. This full-color chart features a medallion-sized portrait and a short biography of every pope--all 264 of them. (Pope Benedict XVI is the 265th. He is not yet pictured on the chart.)

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Pocket Catholic Dictionary
$11.95
By Father John Hardon, S.J. A comprehensive, one-volume reference work containing definitions and explanations for over 2,000 key Catholic terms in areas of faith, morals, history, theology, worship, spirituality and more. Paperback.

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Dictionary of Mary
$11.95
A compilation of writings from many sources, this book sets forth alphabetically, the most important teachings about Mary. Includes a day-by-day calendar for celebrating the month of May. Terrific timeline of Marian events in Church history. More.

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A Catholic Dictionary
$24.00
Edited by Donald Attwater. Over 5,000 entries in an easy-to-use format. First published in 1931; revised and updated in 1961.

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Butler's Lives of the Saints CD-ROM
$29.95
For several years I resisted purchasing the $95.00 set of Butler's Lives in print. I'm glad I did. Here is the complete set on disc, with excerpts for the saints' writings, plus additional background information on over 2,000 Catholic saints. Version 2.0

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The Early Church Fathers CD-ROM
$59.95
Complete content of the original thirty-eight volumes published by Scribner's and Sons, 1900. Includes the writings of Clement, Polycarp, Irenaeus, Origen, Augustine, Athanasius, Eusebius, Jerome, Church Councils, much more. Folio search function allows you to locate topics of authors quickly.

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The ABC's of Christian Culture Level A
$65.00
A Catholic approach to History, this program is designed for teaching several children of varying ages at the same time. Through the use of time lines, map activities, hands-on projects and research assignments, the complexities of history and geography are broken down into manageable parts. The laminated Wall Chart of Western Civilization and the sixty laminated History Cards are color-coded for easy recognition. The 2001 edition features a spiral-bound parent manual with more than 150 daily lesson plans. Also included are two introductory CD's, forty historical map masters, patterns and directions for making five medieval flags, ten history tests and answer key. This program is NOT self-contained, but requires numerous outside resources for reading and research. A complete list of texts is provided in the manual. Student maps and worksheets are reproducible for classroom or family use. Ages 10-17.

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The ABC's of Christian Culture Level B
$60.00
Level A is a prerequisite to Level B. Level B covers the same historical periods as Level A, but focuses on different details. This level has a strong emphasis on music and poetry. Included are:
teacher manual of lesson plans 63 new history cards 21 new map masters, eight new medieval flag patterns.
(This is the original version of Level B. Many, but not all, lessons are broken down into daily assignments and many include suggestions for both older and younger students. Ages 10-17.

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The ABC's of Christian Culture Laminated Wall Chart
$8.00
The wall chart from the ABC's of Christian Cutlure is available separately. This is a really useful tool for any student of history. The chart is color-coded and incrementally correct to graphically display the durations and relationships between the four ancient cultures of Western Civilization and the Six Ages of the Church. A short textual description of each period accompanies the graphic.

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Stories of Great Americans
$14.95
Reprint of an 1885 children's text. Offers 52 stories of statesmen, authors, inventors, poets, musicians, even a priest. Protestant author. About a 3rd grade level.

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How Our Nation Began
$16.00
by Msgr. Philip Furlong.
A History text for third graders. Begins with Native Americans in pre-Columbian times, ends with the conclusion of the War of Independence. Hardcover, b&w illustrations.

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How Our Nation Began Workbook and Key
$11.00
Workbook pages correlate with each chapter in the above text. Key included.

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Our Pioneers and Patriots
$24.00
An upper-elementary U.S. History text by Fr. Philip Furlong that begins with Columbus and ends in 1939. Paperback. Black and white illustrations. Ages 10 - 13.

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Our Pioneers and Patriots Answer Key
$9.00
Answer Key for study questions in the above text. Paperback.

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Old World and America
$21.00
By Rev. Philip Furlong. A History text of Western Civilization for upper-elementary students. Covers Egypt, Greece, Rome, coming of Christ, Christianization of Europe, Middle Ages, Renaissance, discovery and settlement of the New World. Ages 10 - 13.

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Old World and America Answer Key
$10.00
Answer Key to above text. Paperback.

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Christ the King Lord of History
$24.00
A high school World History text by Anne Carroll written in an engaging style. Begins with Abraham and ends with the election of John Paul II. Thirty chapters include review questions and project ideas. Ages 14-17.

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Christ the King Lord of History Workbook
$21.00
A workbook and study guide for the above text by Belinda Mooney. Exercises and questions provide review, organizational charts help students understand and retain the information. Multiple choice, true/false and matching exercises may also be used as tests. Paperback. Key included.

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Christ and the Americas
$24.00
A high school history text by Anne Carroll. The 26 chapters cover from pre-Columbian times to the 1990's. Includes chapter review questions and suggested projects and research topics. Ages 14-16.

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Christ and the Americas Workbook and Answer Key
$21.00
At last a workbook for students to use along with Anne Carroll's Christ and the Americas. The workbook helps the student in mentally processing a large amount of information and grasping the major historical concepts as well as names, places, dates and events. Then, with the answers filled in, the questions become a great study guide and memory aid.

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St. Joseph Church History
$7.50
A good survey of Church history in less than 200 pages. Includes maps, charts, timelines, black and white illustrations and brief biographies of key persons. Helpful timeline charts. Paperback. Ages 13 and up.

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Encyclopedia of Battles
$19.95
A veritable library of military history presenting accurate accounts of more than 1,500 crucial conflicts spanning more than 3,400 years. No other volume like it exists. Ninety-nine maps, complete index, over 500 pages. Paperback. Ages 13 and up.

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The Story of the Church, Her Founding, Mission and Progress
$22.50
Reprint of a 1935 text book for upper elementary and high school students. Begins at the first Pentecost and continues to 1935. Black and white illustrations. Paperback. Ages 12-17.

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The Founding of Christendom
$25.00
Volume 1 in a series by Warren Carroll. History from a Christ-centered perspective beginning with the earliest civilizations and continuing to the conversion of Constantine. Paperback. Ages 16 - adult.

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The Building of Christendom
$25.00
Volume 2 in a series by Warren Carroll. This volume begins with Constantine and the Arian heresy and ends with the success of the First Crusade. Paperback. Ages 16 - adult.

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The Glory of Christendom
$25.00
Volume 3 in a series by Warren Carroll. This volume covers the Middle Ages, detailing developments in art, exploration, government, religion and scholarship. Paperback. Ages 16 - adult.

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Usborne Book of World History
$24.95
This publication combines six smaller volumes into one: The First Civilizations; Warriors and Seafarers; Empires and Barbarians; Crusaders, Aztecs, Samurai; Exploration and Discovery; The Age of Revolution. Full color. More pictures than text. Hard cover. Ages 8 - 12.

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Bible History, Johnson, Hannan, Dominica
$24.00
Authors: Fr. George Johnson, Fr. Jerome Hannan, Sr. M. Dominica. An excellent study of the Old and New Testaments for seventh and eighth grade students. Includes 23 maps, 165 illustrations, study questions, index and pronouncing vocabulary. Paperback. Ages 12-13. See workbook below.

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Bible History Workbook
$21.00
A practical tool for review and practice to accompany the Bible History text above. Includes matching exercises, fill-in-the-blanks and more. Paperback. Ages 12-13.

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Battles That Changed History
$11.95
An interesting work by Fletcher Pratt, this book details the events surrounding sixteen decisive battles whose outcomes produced changes that had lasting effects on Western Civilization. The reader may be surprised by which battles are included. Paperback. Ages 16 - adult.

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Great Speeches in History CD
$15.95
Over 150 minutes by distinguished British actors. Each selection is introduced by period music and a brief description of the historical setting. Speeches of Socrates, Demosthenes, Cicero, William of Normandy, Martin Luther, Thomas More, Elizabeth I, Charles I, Oliver Cromwell, William Pitt, Edmund Burke, Patrick Henry, Samuel Adams, Thomas Erskine, Lord Macaulay, John Bright, others. This is a wonderful tool to enliven history study by bringing various great moments to life. Ages 13+.

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World's Great Speeches
$18.95
By Copeland. A recently updated edition, with many speeches from modern times added.

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Introduction to the Bible
$18.00
By Father John Laux. A high school text presenting the true meaning of inspiration, guidelines to understanding the Bible and the Church's role as the Bible's official interpreter. Also gives an introduction to each book of the Bible with well-chosen Scriptural passages from most of the books that render a representative example of what they are like and about.

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Set of All Twelve History Timelines
$42.00 $39.00 On Sale!!
Save three dollars on the complete set. Ancient China, Mesopotamia, Early N. America, Egypt, Greece, Rome, Israel, Road to Revolution, Civil War, Lewis and Clark, U.S. History Comprehensive, Twentieth Century.

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Timeline - Ancient China
$3.50
From 6,000 B.C. to A.D. 1644. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates brief description of the major persons and events in ancient China's history. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Ancient Egypt
$3.50
5,000 B.C. to 31 B.C. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief description of the major persons and events in ancient Egyptian history. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Ancient Greece
$3.50
Egyptian history from c. 3,000 B.C. to 146 B.C. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the major persons and events in ancient Greek history. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Ancient Rome
$3.50
Roman history from 753 B.C. to A.D. 476. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the major persons and events in ancient Roman history. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Ancient Israel
$3.50
Jewish history from c. 1900 B.C. to A.D. 135. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the major persons and events in ancient Israel's history. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Mesopotamia
$3.50
From 5,000 B.C. to 331 B.C. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the major persons and events in Mesopotamian history. The back of the timeline offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Early North America
$3.50
From 2,000 B.C. to A.D. 1700's. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the native inhabitiants and early explorers of the North American continent. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Road to Revolution
$3.50
From 1607 to 1791. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the major persons and events in colonial America. The back of the timeline offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - United States History
$3.50
From 1200 to 1949 (when Alaska and Hawaii beome states). Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates brief description of the major persons and events in U.S. history. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study for under $3.00.

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Timeline - Civil War
$3.50
From 1619 when the first slave ship comes to America, to April, 1865, the end of the Civil War. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the major persons and events surrounding the Civil War. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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Timeline - Twentieth Century
$3.50
From 1903 to the 1990's. Six-foot full-color timeline gives pictures, dates, and brief descriptions of the major persons and events in U.S. history. The back of the time line offers further information, activities, map and pictures. A complete unit study.

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History of California Timeline
$9.95
By Rhea Berg. Accompanies the History of California (below). Includes 23 detailed drawings on art-quality paper (to cut, color and paste), two card-stock strips scored and folded for convenient storage, and the California Explorers Poem.

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History of California, a Literature Approach
$12.95
By Rhea Berg. A study guide for California History for grade 4-5 in 112 lessons. Resources used with this guide include, Island of the Blue Dolphins, America's Providential History, Our Golden California, The Making of American California, First Voyage to America, Columbus, (D'Aulaire) Zia, Seabird, Carlota, The Story of Junipero Serra, God's Monntain Man, Patty Reed's Doll, Cruise of the Arctic Star, Blue Willow.

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From Sea to Shining Sea - The Story of America
$55.00
Written for students grade 5-6, this publication is a product of the Catholic Schools Textbook Project.
Told as a series of stories, with thumbnail biographies, lives of the saints, maps, illustrations, and other supplemental material. The lavish use of color photos, drawings and maps combined with the excellent writing make this volume and series the best available today. Illustrated. 462 pages, hardcover.

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From Sea to Shining Sea Teacher Manual
$29.95

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All Ye Lands - World Cultures and Geography
$55.00
Grade 6
This is the first volume of five books aimed at grades 6-9 to teach world history and geography. Produced with the absolute highest quality in design, color, illustrations, paper and bindings, this textbook project for Catholic schools employs the writing and editing talents of a group of highly qualified teachers, authors, editors and artists to present these magnificent texts.
Produced under the direction of general editor Dr. Rollin Lasseter of the University of Dallas, this volume covers world history and culture up through the Middle Ages, as well as developments in China, Japan, Russia, Europe, Africa and the Americas up to the mid 1800's. The lavish use of color photos, drawings and maps combined with the excellent writing make this volume and series the best available today. Ilustrated
Produced and developed by: Catholic Schools Textbook Project. In cooperation with: Ave Maria University and Ignatius Press, San Francisco. Textbook with both color and black and white photographs. pages 350 hardback

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All Ye Lands Teacher Manual
$29.95
All Ye Lands, World Cultures and Geography was written for grade 5 students and is a product of the Catholic Schools Textbook Project. The teacher manual features: Chapter Goals, Key Terms, Chapter Overview, What Students Should Know, Answer Key, Chapter Activities, Sample Tests, Timeline Dates and Further Resources. Comb-bound, beta version. 216 pages.

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The Promised Land CD-ROM
$9.95
Journey through the Old Testament from Creation to the early struggles of God's Chosen People. This CD-ROM covers the lives of Adam and Eve and continues through to the death of Samson and the time of Judges. In it you will learn about Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses and others as they do their part to fulfill God's will to bring all mankind to the Promised Land. FEATURES: rollover animations, biblical term glossary, comprehension tests, maps and family trees. Ages 6 and up.

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The Teachings of John Paul II CD-Rom
$29.95
The Teachings of Pope John Paul II takes an intimate look at the life and work of the most influential figure of the 20th Century. Religion teachers, scholars, students, home schools, priests, nuns, and families will find this multi-media CD-ROM a valuable asset.
INCLUDES: Encyclicals, illustrated Catholic Bible, Vatican II Documents, audio clips, liturgical music clips, hundreds of color photographs.

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