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Galloping the Globe FAQ

Since Usborne's Book of Famous Lives is out of print what do you recommend I use to replace it?

Usborne's Book of Famous Lives was a compilation of 5 smaller Usborne books. Two books, Inventors and Explorers, cover about 50% of the references to Famous Lives listed by Galloping the Globe.

You may also check with your library for books on the same people at the appropriate level for your student.

We substituted other books and references on the more recent printings of Galloping the Globe.

How can I learn more from people who are using this curriculum?

Join our Yahoo users group at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/galloping-the-globe

If I buy Galloping the Globe with the additional resources can I get a discount?

We offer discounts when you buy a bundle of resources that compliment Galloping the Globe. See Specials and Closeouts section of our Website.

Are the other books easy to find at the library or are they more obscure titles needing time and research?

Most books were found at the authors' local library. You may need to check your library for availability or select from similar topics that your library has on their shelves. The intent of the authors was to make it fairly simple to find the resources to use the curriculum.

What other resources do I need?

The authors recommended a few core foundational books to have handy. They are not absolutely necessary to make use of Galloping the Globe since many book choices are available at your local library, but it does make planning easier. The following books are mentioned complete with page numbers throughout the curriculum for your convenience.

Highly recommended:

Considering God's Creation by Sue Mortimer & Betty Smith - science
Our Father's World - student book (second grade social studies by Rod & Staff 606-522-4348)
Missionary Stories with the Millers by Mildred A. Martin
Heaven's Heroes by David Shibley
Marvels of Creation Magnificent Mammals by Buddy and Kay
Children Just Like Me by Barnabas and Anabel Kindersley
Atlas (Beginner World Atlas)
Around the World in a Hundred Years by Jean Fritz
Big Book of Book and Activities by Dinah Zike
Eat Your Way Around the World by Jamie Aramini
Geography From A to Z by Jack Knowlton
Children's dictionary

Can I make copies of the flags and maps and activities for my students?

Yes you may copy pages for your own student use, not for a school or for others.

Do I need to purchase a separate book for each student?

No the book is a teacher guide and student resource. No student book is needed because each student will make their own notebook throughout the course.

How many years can this unit study be used?

You can teach from Galloping the Globe for 1-3 years depending upon how many of the assignment choices you use. When you study a place that your students have special interests in, feel free to spend more time and go into more depth.

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Galloping the Globe - now with CD-ROM by Loree' Pettit and Dari Mullins
$29.95