Creative and filled with ideas for traveling the world in your studies, Galloping the Globe is a unit study for grades Kindergarten through fourth grade. Focusing on learning the seven continents, along with some countries within those continents, this study is designed to take 1-3 years to complete. Covering all subjects except for math and spelling, children will discover the biographies, geography, literature, science, holidays and other cultural traditions of each country. Each country has a checklist with books to read from the core reading list as well as individual picture books, websites to visit, language arts selections, appropriate Bible references and activities unique to each portion of the world. Maps, reports, flags, and activity pages are reproducible. 236 pages, indexed. Grades K-4. Softcover.

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Customer Reviews for Galloping the Globe: The Geography Unit Study for Young Learners, Grades K-4

Review 1 for Galloping the Globe: The Geography Unit Study for Young Learners, Grades K-4

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2 out of 5

This is a resource book, not a text

Date:September 13, 2012

TXTweety

Age:35-44

Gender:female

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I purchased the book after in-depth search for a geography textbook, and finally decided on this one based on the reviews - I figured additional insight to other educational focuses is only more beneficial to my children. However, it is in no way a textbook of any sort. Arguably, it gives you a list of books upon books (that are not readily available at my library) and scriptures for you to reference for certain topics. It also provides less than great color pages and activities for young children, not kindergarten - maybe 2nd or 3rd grade. But this was not what I was looking for. I wanted a book that I could open and teach from, not open and get a list of other things I need to find/get/reference so I could teach. Very disappointed. I think it would be a nice added plus to an existing geography/total homeschool curriculum, but it is definately not a stand alone product.

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Review 2 for Galloping the Globe: The Geography Unit Study for Young Learners, Grades K-4

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5 out of 5

Date:September 13, 2008

Kathy

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I purchased "Galloping the Globe" for two reasons. Reason #1 was my child wanted to explore countries/cultures. Reason #2 was I needed a curriculum to bridge the gap between Sonlight and My Father's World. Galloping the Globe is a unit study which takes you "around the world in 36 weeks."Each continent is divided into various countries. Each country is divided into the following sections: people/history, general reference books, literature, science, vocabulary, music/art/projects, internet resources and Bible. Additional resources I would recommend for the study include the following: Heaven's Heroes, Children Just Like Me, Celebrations: Children Just Like Me, and the Dorling Kindersley Animal Encyclopedia.

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Review 3 for Galloping the Globe: The Geography Unit Study for Young Learners, Grades K-4

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3 out of 5

Date:January 16, 2008

Debi

If you live in a small rural town this is not for you in my opinion. I had a difficult time finding most of the books that are suppose to be at the library. However, I liked the maps and activities it contains.

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Review 4 for Galloping the Globe: The Geography Unit Study for Young Learners, Grades K-4

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5 out of 5

Date:August 27, 2007

Lori Meglino

I think this is a wonderful way to introduce young children to geography. It is a very complete unit study, except for math, and will keep your little ones interested and busy. There are more than enough books in which to choose from that dives deeper into the understanding of each country. Considering God's Creation, Geography from A to Z, Children Just Like Me, and a Beginner's World Atlas are must haves to use with this curriculum. All other books can be borrowed from your local library.

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