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The mingling of apples, dough, sugar, and spice has been loved by all for centuries. Once America’s staple dessert, Apple Pandowdy “made your eyes light up and your stomachs say howdy!”. If you plan on studying the early 19th century with your kids, you’ll definitely want to include this simple and delicious recipe.

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On June 15th of 1215, King John set his seal on the Magna Carta, which would inspire leaders across the world for centuries. So, how exactly do we teach our kids the purpose of the Magna Carta in a way they’ll understand and remember?

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What comes to mind when you think of St. Patrick’s Day? It’s safe to say that most Americans would think of four-leaf clovers, leprechauns, pots of gold, and corned beef and cabbage.

While all these are fine and fun, it’s often forgotten that St. Patrick’s Day is full of Christian history.

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Home School in the Woods’ 5-part collection of Project Passport World History studies are thorough, comprehensive, and jam-packed full of educational goodies. We count them amongst our most favorite products — and no wonder! We invested over six years into the series, painstakingly researching and creating each study.

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Living books are a key component of the history journey for many learners. They provide "pictures of life" and can be the perfect way to round out your history studies. Along with including living history book suggestions in many of our products, we've rounded up some of the top living history book options here.

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