2009 Catalog - Knowledge Quest
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Resources to help<br />
you navigate through<br />
history, geography<br />
and homeschooling<br />
(catalog is hyperlinked!)<br />
<strong>2009</strong> <strong>Catalog</strong><br />
www.<strong>Knowledge</strong><strong>Quest</strong>Maps.com / www.HomeschoolingABCs.com<br />
P.O. Box 789, Boring, OR 97009 / 877.697.8611
A Little About Us<br />
Greetings from the Johnson family! We are a homeschooling<br />
family with six children. We love educating our children at home and have<br />
been doing so for nearly 12 years. We have used various methods and curricula<br />
throughout the years, but have often found that a resource we wished for simply<br />
didn’t exist. These holes in the homeschool marketplace are what led us to create<br />
some of the materials that you will find within the pages of this linked catalog.<br />
We began our business - <strong>Knowledge</strong> <strong>Quest</strong>, Inc. - in 2001 with the desire<br />
to produce simple black and white maps that children could label and color while<br />
studying both world and American history. I can still remember that first map<br />
packet that we had copied at our local print shop :-). Our efforts eventually expand-<br />
ed into producing 10 foot wall timelines, a hardcover timeline book, a historical bi-<br />
ography series along with some additional geography resources that would delight<br />
the whole family.<br />
We have enjoyed working with other authors to bring you the best resources<br />
possible in the fields of history and geography. Recently, however, we became<br />
troubled by all of the uncertainty and doubt we were hearing from fellow home-<br />
school parents when they would call to inquire about books and products for their<br />
families. More often than not, the conversation would turn to other subjects, the<br />
most common being the fear of making mistakes and not<br />
feeling confident about their curriculum decisions, teaching<br />
methods and learning styles.<br />
We stumbled upon the idea of teaching homeschooling<br />
parents how to homeschool with confidence and our Homeschooling<br />
ABCs class was born. Soon we will be unveilling<br />
our high school level class as well. This is an exciting<br />
time to be homeschooling and we are pleased that the Lord<br />
is leading us to be of greater help in the lives of others.<br />
We hope that you enjoy perusing this catalog.<br />
Please feel free to send any comments or questions to us at<br />
helpdesk@knowledgequestmaps.com. God bless!<br />
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A Child‛s<br />
Geography<br />
Series<br />
by Ann Voskamp<br />
ISBN: 978-1-932786-32-3<br />
Grade Level: 1-6 grades<br />
Page Count: 243<br />
Price: $32.95<br />
WORLD GEOGRAPHY<br />
A Child’s Geography: Explore His Earth is, in some<br />
ways, really like exploring and scouting out various routes<br />
before a grand trip! While scouting and surveying the grand<br />
scheme of things - the sciences of our Earth - our appetite is<br />
whetted for the real march out - the countries of this Earth.<br />
The anticipation builds as we learn about the workings and<br />
the ways of His Earth. Then, having gained our bearings in<br />
Explore His Earth, future volumes of “A Child’s Geography”<br />
will follow the same traditional path of our chronological study<br />
of history, trekking through the countries of our world today.<br />
Includes CD-ROM with reproducible pages.<br />
Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey...<br />
your family probably hears or reads about these names<br />
frequently. In an increasingly complex world, it is vitally<br />
important that children learn to see the world through their<br />
Creator’s eyes. As we explore the Holy Land you and your<br />
family will delight in incredible, mysterious landscapes,<br />
hidden wonders and beautiful peoples - all created in<br />
God’s image. We will travel through the lands of Scripture,<br />
discovering familiar Biblical landmarks, such as the possible<br />
resting place of Noah’s Ark, the remains of the Tower of<br />
Babel, the tracks of Moses up to the peak of Mount Sinai.<br />
A Child’s Geography: Explore the Holy Land includes a<br />
bonus CD-ROM with reproducible pages.<br />
ISBN: 978-1-932786-33-0<br />
Grade Level: 1-6 grades<br />
Page Count: 275<br />
Price: $34.95<br />
SAVE $5.00 when<br />
you buy both!<br />
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“I’ve read through all 275<br />
pages of A Child’s Geography:<br />
Explore the Holy Land.<br />
And this really IS the best<br />
geography guidebook I’ve<br />
seen for the K-6th grade set.<br />
- Holly<br />
Let’s Go!<br />
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U.S. GEOGRAPHYThe<br />
Click<br />
here for<br />
sample<br />
Join us as we travel from<br />
Star-Spangled<br />
Series<br />
by Joel F. King<br />
coast to coast, learning about the 50<br />
states! From the disappearance of England’s<br />
fi rst American settlement to California’s<br />
population explosion of 1849, you’ll<br />
experience the growth of a new nation. From Plymouth Rock to Pearl Harbor,<br />
you’ll follow the courses of American history and geography! And when<br />
you’re done and you think you’ve learned everything you can... Well, crack<br />
your knuckles, take a seat, and turn the pages to one of our challenging brain<br />
games. Trust me, if you want to stay in the know, the four GeoQuizzes are for<br />
you! Great for children 4th grade on up to adult! 80 glossy full-color pages!<br />
264 page workbook contains 36 weeks of lesson plans plus CD-ROM.<br />
ISBN: 978-1-932786-26-0<br />
Grade Level: 4-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 80 full color<br />
Price: $18.95<br />
ISBN: 978-1-932786-27-9<br />
Grade Level: 4-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 264<br />
Price: $34.95 (includes CD-ROM)<br />
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“The Star-Spangled Workbook is designed to coincide with The<br />
Star-Spangled State Book. I am very impressed with this course!<br />
The author has thought of everything and included it in these two<br />
books” - Heidi Strawser, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine<br />
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Historical<br />
Maps of the<br />
United States<br />
U.S. GEOGRAPHY<br />
Newly revised … Over 110 maps of<br />
United States history! Follow the story of<br />
America’s founding, birth and development<br />
through maps designed to be labeled and<br />
colored. Students gain a greater understanding<br />
of the history and geography of a region<br />
when allowed to interact with the area through<br />
the use of a map. Set contains historical maps<br />
that depict battles and expansions, etc., as well<br />
as state maps which includes capital, date of<br />
statehood, state bird and fl ower and other important<br />
facts. Includes reproducible CD-ROM.<br />
Or purchase CD-ROM alone.<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-09-0<br />
Grade Level: 1-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 128<br />
Price: $19.95<br />
ISBN: 978-1-932786-30-9<br />
Grade Level: 1-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 128<br />
Price: $24.95 (incl CD-ROM)<br />
Bring the geography of<br />
American history to life for<br />
your students.<br />
Printable maps covering<br />
places and events from<br />
the Vikings’ discovery of<br />
North America to the war<br />
in Iraq.<br />
www.<strong>Knowledge</strong><strong>Quest</strong>Maps.com<br />
Civil War<br />
Reenactment<br />
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WORLD HISTORY<br />
The Complete Set of World History Maps<br />
If you need a map that<br />
is not divided by current<br />
political boundary lines,<br />
you need this resource.<br />
An excellent tool for<br />
research projects. Over<br />
200 maps included!<br />
The Complete Set includes historical maps<br />
covering the time period between 5000BC—the<br />
Present and includes companion unlabeled maps<br />
totaling over 200 maps in all. The Complete Set<br />
may be purchased either as a hardcover book<br />
which includes a reproducible CD-ROM for easy<br />
printing or just on CD-ROM alone. The CD-ROM<br />
is identical to the hardbound version and includes<br />
a hyperlinked index.<br />
All fi les are in PDF<br />
format. Download<br />
samples here.<br />
“[<strong>Knowledge</strong> <strong>Quest</strong>]<br />
maps are ideal; they are<br />
uncluttered, accurate,<br />
and perfect for coloring.<br />
I highly recommend<br />
them as a simple<br />
and yet effective way<br />
to develop the young<br />
student’s geographical<br />
awareness of the<br />
ancient world.” - Susan<br />
Wise Bauer<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-07-4<br />
Grade Level: 1-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 250<br />
Price: $29.95<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-25-2<br />
Grade Level: 1-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 240 + CD-ROM<br />
Price: $45.00 (incl CD-ROM)<br />
Award Winning<br />
Geography Program!<br />
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Award Winning<br />
Geography Program!<br />
WORLD HISTORY<br />
Tapestry of Grace MapAids CDs<br />
Using Tapestry of Grace? <strong>Knowledge</strong> <strong>Quest</strong> and Tapestry<br />
of Grace have joined together to produce MapAids<br />
- map CD-ROMs customized especially for the<br />
Tapestry curriculum. All four CDs are now available.<br />
What makes these CDs so special? Well, they are<br />
organized by Tapestry of Grace weeks as set up in their<br />
year plan guides. There is a teacher’s map, which is<br />
the answer key. And then there are maps for the grammar<br />
stage student, the dialectic and rhetoric stage students<br />
and an overlay map so your student can produce<br />
a transparency map notebook.<br />
Purchase these CDs right here or at the Tapestry of<br />
Grace website: www.tapestryofgrace.com. These CDs<br />
are not standalone products, but must accompany the<br />
Tapestry of Grace curriculum. Samples available online<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-17-1 / 18-X / 19-8 / 20-1<br />
Grade Level: 1-12 grades<br />
Page Count: Over 200 maps each<br />
Price: $24.95 each (for Redesigned) $9.95 each (for Classic)<br />
What folks are saying...<br />
Only<br />
$9.95 for<br />
classic<br />
“These maps are gorgeous! I just love<br />
the clarity. This is a resource that is<br />
so valuable to us teachers, especially<br />
for the upper levels which really<br />
become difficult to teach. When our<br />
family cycles back through Tapestry<br />
of Grace at these higher levels, having<br />
the teacher maps with answers will be<br />
so helpful!” - Jean<br />
“Fantastic job! These maps will be<br />
a tremendous help to moms. I am<br />
looking forward to this additional tool<br />
with our Tapestry program!” - Pam<br />
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WORLD HISTORY<br />
$17.95<br />
Timeline of Medieval History<br />
Chronological<br />
10 foot long<br />
wall timelines!<br />
(buy all 4 and save)<br />
10 Ft. Wall Timeline<br />
400 - 1600<br />
Timeline Category<br />
Stickers included<br />
1000<br />
$17.95<br />
Timeline of New World History<br />
Also available:<br />
Timeline of Ancient History 5000BC-400AD0A<br />
Timeline of New World History 1600-1850<br />
Timeline of Modern History 1850-the Present<br />
Blackline Maps of World History - paper & CD-ROM versions<br />
Blackline Maps of American History - paper & CD-ROM versions<br />
10 Ft. Wall Timeline<br />
1600 - 1850<br />
Timeline Category<br />
Stickers included<br />
1725<br />
$17.95<br />
timeline of modern history<br />
Visit us on the web at:<br />
www.knowledgequestmaps.com<br />
Timelines of World History<br />
Also available:<br />
ISBN 1-932786-12-0 Timeline of Ancient History 5000BC-400AD<br />
51795><br />
Timeline of Medieval History 400-16000-<br />
Timeline of Modern History 1850-the Present<br />
Blackline Maps of World History - paper & CD-ROM versions<br />
Blackline Maps of American History - paper & CD-ROM versions<br />
9 781932 786125<br />
ISBN 1-932786-13-9 51795><br />
10 Ft. Wall Timeline<br />
1850 - the Present<br />
Timeline Category<br />
Stickers included<br />
1930<br />
ISBN 1-932786-13-9 51795><br />
Also available:<br />
10 foot long wall timelines - long<br />
enough to record a signifi cant<br />
amount of information and attractive enough to adorn<br />
the walls of your home. There are 4 wall timelines in<br />
all. The Ancient timeline begins at 5000BC and continues<br />
through 400AD. The Medieval timeline picks up at<br />
400AD and continues through the year 1600. The New<br />
World timeline covers 1600-1850 and fi nally, the modern<br />
timeline (half of it shown below) completes the set covering<br />
1850 to the present. Over 150 Timeline Category Stickers<br />
are included with each timeline purchased. Save over 15%<br />
when you purchase all four as a set.<br />
Rather make your own timeline? Click here!<br />
Click image below to see a full-sized sample.<br />
Visit us on the web at:<br />
Timeline of Ancient History 5000BC-400AD<br />
www.knowledgequestmaps.como<br />
m 9 781932 786132<br />
Timeline of Medieval History 400-1600<br />
Timeline of New World History 1600-1850<br />
Blackline Maps of World History - paper & CD-ROM versions<br />
Blackline Maps of American History - paper & CD-ROM versions<br />
Visit us on the web at:<br />
www.knowledgequestmaps.com<br />
ISBN 1-932786-14-7 51795><br />
9 781932 786149<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-14-7<br />
Grade Level: 5-12 grades<br />
Page Count: n/a<br />
Price: $17.95 each<br />
or $60.00 for all four<br />
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WORLD HISTORY<br />
Do you not have room for a wall timeline, but still<br />
want the benefi ts of creating one with your students?<br />
Here is a solution for you. History comes<br />
alive when your student records signifi cant historical<br />
events in his own hand. This blank hardcover<br />
timeline book with dates pre-marked from 5000BC<br />
to the present will allow your student to gain a<br />
better understanding of the fl ow of history. He will<br />
make connections between historical events by<br />
recording entries across academic subjects—kingdoms,<br />
empires, rulers, scientists, literature, great<br />
writers, musicians, and<br />
so much more—all can<br />
be recorded into his own<br />
personal book of history.<br />
Includes reproducible<br />
CD-ROM.<br />
ISBN: 978-1-932786-31-6<br />
Grade Level: 5-12 grades<br />
Page Count: 104<br />
Price: $24.95 (incl CD-ROM)<br />
9x12 Hardcover<br />
70# text stock for<br />
extra durability!<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-15-5<br />
Grade Level: 5-12 grades<br />
Page Count: 104<br />
Price: $19.95<br />
“The student that<br />
does careful and<br />
consistent work in<br />
this volume will<br />
have an informative,<br />
enduring keepsake<br />
to which he can refer<br />
in years to come.” -<br />
Marcia Somerville,<br />
Lampstand Press<br />
Click<br />
here for<br />
sample<br />
Wonders of Old is divided<br />
into four historical<br />
time periods: ancient,<br />
medieval, new world and<br />
modern. Significant<br />
dates are listed at the<br />
end of each section as a<br />
helpful reference.<br />
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WORLD HISTORY<br />
A biography series for<br />
your 8-14 year olds to<br />
read alone or for your<br />
family to read aloud.<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-21-X<br />
Grade Level: 4-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 240<br />
Price: $15.95<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-22-8<br />
228<br />
Grade Level: 4-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 224<br />
Price: $15.95<br />
ISBN: 1-932786-23-1<br />
1932786 23 1<br />
Grade Level: 4-8 grades<br />
Page Count: 224<br />
Price: $15.95<br />
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What Really Happened...<br />
These collections of historical biographies presents the lives of ordinary people who accomplished<br />
extraordinary deeds during historical times. Illustrated with stunning portraits,<br />
What Really Happened in Ancient Times describes with historical accuracy and ageappropriate<br />
content the quality character and unbending determination Eve, Noah, Gilgamesh,<br />
Imhotep, Daniel, Cyrus the Great, Eratosthenes and Constantine. (240 pages)<br />
What Really Happened During the Middle Ages includes biographies about St. Patrick,<br />
Theodora, Alcuin, Wenceslas, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Johann Gutenberg and<br />
Martin Luther. (224 pages) Sample chapters available online. Click here.<br />
What Really Happened in Colonial Times includes biographies about Pocahontas, Lady<br />
Alicia Lisle, James Cook, Rachel Walker Revere, Admiral Lord Nelson, Catherine Ferguson,<br />
Lucretia Mott and Narcissa Whitman. (224 pages)<br />
“If you love history like I love history, then you will really enjoy this book. As the third in the What<br />
Really Happened series, it delivers what you would expect—inspiring biographies, beautiful illustrations<br />
and great maps. Not only are the stories historically accurate, but they are lively and<br />
entertaining as well. Read this book aloud to your family and you will better understand this exciting<br />
time in history.” Your fellow pilgrim, Richard “Little Bear” Wheeler, Mantle Ministries<br />
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TIMELINE FIGURES<br />
History Through the Ages: Timeline Figures<br />
* Creation to Christ - over 250 fi gures $19.95<br />
* Resurrection to Revolution (1-1799AD) - over 250 fi gures $19.95<br />
* Napoleon to Now (1750-Present) - over 280 fi gures $19.95<br />
* America’s History (1000-Present) - over 420 fi gures $29.95<br />
* Collection of Historical Timeline Figures on 2-CD Mega Set (Creation<br />
to Present) includes all fi gures from the four volumes above PLUS 80<br />
bonus fi gures. Timeline fi gures available with text description or name<br />
and date only. Available as .pdf pages and individual .gif images,<br />
which can be resized for a variety of projects. $74.95.<br />
Looking for a timeline that you can build on<br />
your computer? Look no further... The Easy Timeline<br />
Creator is just that - easy! Now your students can enter their<br />
timeline entries into a software program that sorts the information<br />
by date and category. Incorporate your own timeline<br />
fi gures or use the ones on the collection CD above! This software<br />
works only with PC. Sorry Mac users! s!<br />
view<br />
samples<br />
online<br />
100 Clip-art included<br />
Grade Level: 5-12 grades<br />
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP<br />
Price: $29.95<br />
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Globalmania:<br />
Master World<br />
Geography in<br />
Just 7 Months<br />
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This is my seven month plan that will help you help<br />
your students master world and U.S. geography in<br />
just seven months. Follow this step-by-step program<br />
and take my challenge over the course of the next<br />
seven month time period. If your students have not<br />
drastically improved in their knowledge of geography,<br />
please write to me and tell me that I am off my rocker<br />
and that it doesn’t work. On the contrary, if you do<br />
see dramatic improvement, even mastery, in geography,<br />
let me know that also. I would like to celebrate<br />
with you in this wonderful accomplishment! Here’s<br />
my email address - terri@knowledgequestmaps.com.<br />
Math Can Be Fun!<br />
Many times, the subject of math can cause some<br />
real struggles for our children. I will admit that we<br />
have shed many tears over our math books. BUT<br />
THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE!! Yes, new math<br />
concepts can be hard to learn, but when we make<br />
math fun, it brings laughs instead of tears. This miniebook<br />
(just 21 pages) will help you to see math in a<br />
whole new way and give you that burst of inspiration<br />
for teaching new math concepts.<br />
This ebook is just one lesson pulled from our Homeschooling<br />
ABCs online class for homeschool parents.<br />
See next page for details...<br />
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HOMESCHOOLING CLASSES<br />
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Join our Homeschooling ABCs class and get 26 weeks of<br />
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Homeschooling is a great educational choice for your<br />
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Why and How to Use Living Books<br />
Outline Maps - Uncle Josh or <strong>Knowledge</strong> <strong>Quest</strong><br />
How to Avoid Overbuying Curricula<br />
How to Choose a Great History Program<br />
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Homeschooling with Toddlers<br />
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