2009 Catalog - Knowledge Quest

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history, geography 

and homeschooling 

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2009 Catalog 

www.KnowledgeQuestMaps.com / www.HomeschoolingABCs.com 

P.O. Box 789, Boring, OR 97009 / 877.697.8611

A Little About Us 

Greetings from the Johnson family! We are a homeschooling 

family with six children. We love educating our children at home and have 

been doing so for nearly 12 years. We have used various methods and curricula 

throughout the years, but have often found that a resource we wished for simply 

didn’t exist. These holes in the homeschool marketplace are what led us to create 

some of the materials that you will find within the pages of this linked catalog. 

We began our business - Knowledge Quest, Inc. - in 2001 with the desire 

to produce simple black and white maps that children could label and color while 

studying both world and American history. I can still remember that first map 

packet that we had copied at our local print shop :-). Our efforts eventually expand- 

ed into producing 10 foot wall timelines, a hardcover timeline book, a historical bi- 

ography series along with some additional geography resources that would delight 

the whole family. 

We have enjoyed working with other authors to bring you the best resources 

possible in the fields of history and geography. Recently, however, we became 

troubled by all of the uncertainty and doubt we were hearing from fellow home- 

school parents when they would call to inquire about books and products for their 

families. More often than not, the conversation would turn to other subjects, the 

most common being the fear of making mistakes and not 

feeling confident about their curriculum decisions, teaching 

methods and learning styles. 

We stumbled upon the idea of teaching homeschooling 

parents how to homeschool with confidence and our Homeschooling 

ABCs class was born. Soon we will be unveilling 

our high school level class as well. This is an exciting 

time to be homeschooling and we are pleased that the Lord 

is leading us to be of greater help in the lives of others. 

We hope that you enjoy perusing this catalog. 

Please feel free to send any comments or questions to us at 

helpdesk@knowledgequestmaps.com. God bless! 

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A Child‛s 

Geography 

Series 

by Ann Voskamp 

ISBN: 978-1-932786-32-3 

Grade Level: 1-6 grades 

Page Count: 243 

Price: $32.95 

WORLD GEOGRAPHY 

A Child’s Geography: Explore His Earth is, in some 

ways, really like exploring and scouting out various routes 

before a grand trip! While scouting and surveying the grand 

scheme of things - the sciences of our Earth - our appetite is 

whetted for the real march out - the countries of this Earth. 

The anticipation builds as we learn about the workings and 

the ways of His Earth. Then, having gained our bearings in 

Explore His Earth, future volumes of “A Child’s Geography” 

will follow the same traditional path of our chronological study 

of history, trekking through the countries of our world today. 

Includes CD-ROM with reproducible pages. 

Iraq, Jordan, Israel, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and Turkey... 

your family probably hears or reads about these names 

frequently. In an increasingly complex world, it is vitally 

important that children learn to see the world through their 

Creator’s eyes. As we explore the Holy Land you and your 

family will delight in incredible, mysterious landscapes, 

hidden wonders and beautiful peoples - all created in 

God’s image. We will travel through the lands of Scripture, 

discovering familiar Biblical landmarks, such as the possible 

resting place of Noah’s Ark, the remains of the Tower of 

Babel, the tracks of Moses up to the peak of Mount Sinai. 

A Child’s Geography: Explore the Holy Land includes a 

bonus CD-ROM with reproducible pages. 

ISBN: 978-1-932786-33-0 



Price: $34.95 

SAVE $5.00 when 

you buy both! 

www.KnowledgeQuestMaps.com 

“I’ve read through all 275 

pages of A Child’s Geography: 

Explore the Holy Land. 

And this really IS the best 

geography guidebook I’ve 

seen for the K-6th grade set. 

- Holly 

Let’s Go! 

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U.S. GEOGRAPHYThe 

Click 

here for 

sample 

Join us as we travel from 

Star-Spangled 

Series 

by Joel F. King 

coast to coast, learning about the 50 

states! From the disappearance of England’s 

fi rst American settlement to California’s 

population explosion of 1849, you’ll 

experience the growth of a new nation. From Plymouth Rock to Pearl Harbor, 

you’ll follow the courses of American history and geography! And when 

you’re done and you think you’ve learned everything you can... Well, crack 

your knuckles, take a seat, and turn the pages to one of our challenging brain 

games. Trust me, if you want to stay in the know, the four GeoQuizzes are for 

you! Great for children 4th grade on up to adult! 80 glossy full-color pages! 

264 page workbook contains 36 weeks of lesson plans plus CD-ROM. 

ISBN: 978-1-932786-26-0 


Page Count: 80 full color 

Price: $18.95 

ISBN: 978-1-932786-27-9 



Price: $34.95 (includes CD-ROM) 

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“The Star-Spangled Workbook is designed to coincide with The 

Star-Spangled State Book. I am very impressed with this course! 

The author has thought of everything and included it in these two 

books” - Heidi Strawser, The Old Schoolhouse Magazine 

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Historical 

Maps of the 

United States 

U.S. GEOGRAPHY 

Newly revised … Over 110 maps of 

United States history! Follow the story of 

America’s founding, birth and development 

through maps designed to be labeled and 

colored. Students gain a greater understanding 

of the history and geography of a region 

when allowed to interact with the area through 

the use of a map. Set contains historical maps 

that depict battles and expansions, etc., as well 

as state maps which includes capital, date of 

statehood, state bird and fl ower and other important 

facts. Includes reproducible CD-ROM. 

Or purchase CD-ROM alone. 

ISBN: 1-932786-09-0 



Price: $19.95 

ISBN: 978-1-932786-30-9 



Price: $24.95 (incl CD-ROM) 

Bring the geography of 

American history to life for 

your students. 

Printable maps covering 

places and events from 

the Vikings’ discovery of 

North America to the war 

in Iraq. 

www.KnowledgeQuestMaps.com 

Civil War 

Reenactment 

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WORLD HISTORY 

The Complete Set of World History Maps 

If you need a map that 

is not divided by current 

political boundary lines, 

you need this resource. 

An excellent tool for 

research projects. Over 

200 maps included! 

The Complete Set includes historical maps 

covering the time period between 5000BC—the 

Present and includes companion unlabeled maps 

totaling over 200 maps in all. The Complete Set 

may be purchased either as a hardcover book 

which includes a reproducible CD-ROM for easy 

printing or just on CD-ROM alone. The CD-ROM 

is identical to the hardbound version and includes 

a hyperlinked index. 

All fi les are in PDF 

format. Download 

samples here. 

“[Knowledge Quest] 

maps are ideal; they are 

uncluttered, accurate, 

and perfect for coloring. 

I highly recommend 

them as a simple 

and yet effective way 

to develop the young 

student’s geographical 

awareness of the 

ancient world.” - Susan 

Wise Bauer 

ISBN: 1-932786-07-4 



Price: $29.95 

ISBN: 1-932786-25-2 


Page Count: 240 + CD-ROM 


Award Winning 

Geography Program! 

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Award Winning 

Geography Program! 

WORLD HISTORY 

Tapestry of Grace MapAids CDs 

Using Tapestry of Grace? Knowledge Quest and Tapestry 

of Grace have joined together to produce MapAids 

- map CD-ROMs customized especially for the 

Tapestry curriculum. All four CDs are now available. 

What makes these CDs so special? Well, they are 

organized by Tapestry of Grace weeks as set up in their 

year plan guides. There is a teacher’s map, which is 

the answer key. And then there are maps for the grammar 

stage student, the dialectic and rhetoric stage students 

and an overlay map so your student can produce 

a transparency map notebook. 

Purchase these CDs right here or at the Tapestry of 

Grace website: www.tapestryofgrace.com. These CDs 

are not standalone products, but must accompany the 

Tapestry of Grace curriculum. Samples available online 

ISBN: 1-932786-17-1 / 18-X / 19-8 / 20-1 


Page Count: Over 200 maps each 

Price: $24.95 each (for Redesigned) $9.95 each (for Classic) 

What folks are saying... 

Only 

$9.95 for 

classic 

“These maps are gorgeous! I just love 

the clarity. This is a resource that is 

so valuable to us teachers, especially 

for the upper levels which really 

become difficult to teach. When our 

family cycles back through Tapestry 

of Grace at these higher levels, having 

the teacher maps with answers will be 

so helpful!” - Jean 

“Fantastic job! These maps will be 

a tremendous help to moms. I am 

looking forward to this additional tool 

with our Tapestry program!” - Pam 

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WORLD HISTORY 

$17.95 

Timeline of Medieval History 

Chronological 

10 foot long 

wall timelines! 

(buy all 4 and save) 

10 Ft. Wall Timeline 

400 - 1600 

Timeline Category 

Stickers included 

1000 

$17.95 

Timeline of New World History 

Also available: 

Timeline of Ancient History 5000BC-400AD0A 

Timeline of New World History 1600-1850 

Timeline of Modern History 1850-the Present 

Blackline Maps of World History - paper & CD-ROM versions 

Blackline Maps of American History - paper & CD-ROM versions 


1600 - 1850 



1725 

$17.95 

timeline of modern history 

Visit us on the web at: 

www.knowledgequestmaps.com 

Timelines of World History 


ISBN 1-932786-12-0 Timeline of Ancient History 5000BC-400AD 

51795> 

Timeline of Medieval History 400-16000- 

Timeline of Modern History 1850-the Present 



9 781932 786125 

ISBN 1-932786-13-9 51795> 


1850 - the Present 



1930 

ISBN 1-932786-13-9 51795> 


10 foot long wall timelines - long 

enough to record a signifi cant 

amount of information and attractive enough to adorn 

the walls of your home. There are 4 wall timelines in 

all. The Ancient timeline begins at 5000BC and continues 

through 400AD. The Medieval timeline picks up at 

400AD and continues through the year 1600. The New 

World timeline covers 1600-1850 and fi nally, the modern 

timeline (half of it shown below) completes the set covering 

1850 to the present. Over 150 Timeline Category Stickers 

are included with each timeline purchased. Save over 15% 

when you purchase all four as a set. 

Rather make your own timeline? Click here! 

Click image below to see a full-sized sample. 


Timeline of Ancient History 5000BC-400AD 

www.knowledgequestmaps.como 

m 9 781932 786132 

Timeline of Medieval History 400-1600 

Timeline of New World History 1600-1850 




www.knowledgequestmaps.com 

ISBN 1-932786-14-7 51795> 

9 781932 786149 

ISBN: 1-932786-14-7 


Page Count: n/a 

Price: $17.95 each 

or $60.00 for all four 

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WORLD HISTORY 

Do you not have room for a wall timeline, but still 

want the benefi ts of creating one with your students? 

Here is a solution for you. History comes 

alive when your student records signifi cant historical 

events in his own hand. This blank hardcover 

timeline book with dates pre-marked from 5000BC 

to the present will allow your student to gain a 

better understanding of the fl ow of history. He will 

make connections between historical events by 

recording entries across academic subjects—kingdoms, 

empires, rulers, scientists, literature, great 

writers, musicians, and 

so much more—all can 

be recorded into his own 

personal book of history. 

Includes reproducible 

CD-ROM. 

ISBN: 978-1-932786-31-6 




9x12 Hardcover 

70# text stock for 

extra durability! 

ISBN: 1-932786-15-5 



Price: $19.95 

“The student that 

does careful and 

consistent work in 

this volume will 

have an informative, 

enduring keepsake 

to which he can refer 

in years to come.” - 

Marcia Somerville, 

Lampstand Press 

Click 

here for 

sample 

Wonders of Old is divided 

into four historical 

time periods: ancient, 

medieval, new world and 

modern. Significant 

dates are listed at the 

end of each section as a 

helpful reference. 


WORLD HISTORY 

A biography series for 

your 8-14 year olds to 

read alone or for your 

family to read aloud. 

ISBN: 1-932786-21-X 



Price: $15.95 

ISBN: 1-932786-22-8 

228 



Price: $15.95 

ISBN: 1-932786-23-1 

1932786 23 1 



Price: $15.95 

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What Really Happened... 

These collections of historical biographies presents the lives of ordinary people who accomplished 

extraordinary deeds during historical times. Illustrated with stunning portraits, 

What Really Happened in Ancient Times describes with historical accuracy and ageappropriate 

content the quality character and unbending determination Eve, Noah, Gilgamesh, 

Imhotep, Daniel, Cyrus the Great, Eratosthenes and Constantine. (240 pages) 

What Really Happened During the Middle Ages includes biographies about St. Patrick, 

Theodora, Alcuin, Wenceslas, Eleanor of Aquitaine, Joan of Arc, Johann Gutenberg and 

Martin Luther. (224 pages) Sample chapters available online. Click here. 

What Really Happened in Colonial Times includes biographies about Pocahontas, Lady 

Alicia Lisle, James Cook, Rachel Walker Revere, Admiral Lord Nelson, Catherine Ferguson, 

Lucretia Mott and Narcissa Whitman. (224 pages) 

“If you love history like I love history, then you will really enjoy this book. As the third in the What 

Really Happened series, it delivers what you would expect—inspiring biographies, beautiful illustrations 

and great maps. Not only are the stories historically accurate, but they are lively and 

entertaining as well. Read this book aloud to your family and you will better understand this exciting 

time in history.” Your fellow pilgrim, Richard “Little Bear” Wheeler, Mantle Ministries 

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TIMELINE FIGURES 

History Through the Ages: Timeline Figures 

* Creation to Christ - over 250 fi gures $19.95 

* Resurrection to Revolution (1-1799AD) - over 250 fi gures $19.95 

* Napoleon to Now (1750-Present) - over 280 fi gures $19.95 

* America’s History (1000-Present) - over 420 fi gures $29.95 

* Collection of Historical Timeline Figures on 2-CD Mega Set (Creation 

to Present) includes all fi gures from the four volumes above PLUS 80 

bonus fi gures. Timeline fi gures available with text description or name 

and date only. Available as .pdf pages and individual .gif images, 

which can be resized for a variety of projects. $74.95. 

Looking for a timeline that you can build on 

your computer? Look no further... The Easy Timeline 

Creator is just that - easy! Now your students can enter their 

timeline entries into a software program that sorts the information 

by date and category. Incorporate your own timeline 

fi gures or use the ones on the collection CD above! This software 

works only with PC. Sorry Mac users! s! 

view 

samples 

online 

100 Clip-art included 


Windows 98/ME/2000/XP 

Price: $29.95 


FREE EBOOKS 

Free resources 

for you and 

your family. 

Enjoy! 

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Globalmania: 

Master World 

Geography in 

Just 7 Months 

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This is my seven month plan that will help you help 

your students master world and U.S. geography in 

just seven months. Follow this step-by-step program 

and take my challenge over the course of the next 

seven month time period. If your students have not 

drastically improved in their knowledge of geography, 

please write to me and tell me that I am off my rocker 

and that it doesn’t work. On the contrary, if you do 

see dramatic improvement, even mastery, in geography, 

let me know that also. I would like to celebrate 

with you in this wonderful accomplishment! Here’s 

my email address - terri@knowledgequestmaps.com. 

Math Can Be Fun! 

Many times, the subject of math can cause some 

real struggles for our children. I will admit that we 

have shed many tears over our math books. BUT 

THIS DOES NOT HAVE TO BE!! Yes, new math 

concepts can be hard to learn, but when we make 

math fun, it brings laughs instead of tears. This miniebook 

(just 21 pages) will help you to see math in a 

whole new way and give you that burst of inspiration 

for teaching new math concepts. 

This ebook is just one lesson pulled from our Homeschooling 

ABCs online class for homeschool parents. 

See next page for details... 

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HOMESCHOOLING CLASSES 

I was sold after the first 

class! Thanks for showing 

us how to start and stay 

going. We are excited with 

Homeschooling ABCs and 

feel comfortable knowing 

someone cares about 

our homeschooling experience 

being a success. All 

the planning is already 

done and we really like the 

freebies and weekly schedule 

that make each lesson 

personal and fun! 

Debbie in MD 

Join our Homeschooling ABCs class and get 26 weeks of 

step-by-step instruction - all the basics of homeschooling 

from A to Z - delivered straight to your email box! 

Our course will help you to start with confi dence and make 

this year a wonderfully memorable event for your family! 

Homeschooling is a great educational choice for your 

children, but if you are just getting started, you may have 

more questions than you have answers. And perhaps 

alot of enthusiasm, but not alot of direction. But that can 

change starting today... www.HomeschoolingABCs.com. 

When you join our Upper Level Homeschool class, you 

will receive an email each week for 13 weeks that will 

discuss an important aspect of homeschooling your high 

schooler, give you food for thought and action steps to 

complete. You will receive expertise advice, guidance 

and insight that will give you the courage to step into 

these unfamiliar waters, only to fi nd out that the current is 

neither so swift nor the gulf so wide as to be crossed easily 

and successfully by you and your teen! Find out more 

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Wow! There is an absolute 

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I cannot tell you how 

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me. Now, I feel like we 

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heading in the right 

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More resources and articles available online... 

How to Make a Timeline Easily 

Why and How to Use Living Books 

Outline Maps - Uncle Josh or Knowledge Quest 

How to Avoid Overbuying Curricula 

How to Choose a Great History Program 

Scheduling the Easy Way - a 5 Step Plan 

Homeschooling with Toddlers 

Homeschooling through High School 

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(click links above!) 

Sign up for our newsletter to receive free e unit 

studies, helpful teaching tips and unadvertised 

savings! Sign up on our home page at 

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Need encouragement and homeschooling 

help? Be sure to check out our online classes 

at www.HomeschoolingABCs.com and 

www.UpperLevelHomeschool.com. 

Contact Us: 

helpdesk@knowledgequestmaps.com 

1.877.697.8611 

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