Bøker av Cathy Diez-Luckie

Robin Hood steals from the rich to give to the poor. Mulan takes her father's place in the army to defend her homeland. Sinbad explores strange new lands, while Scheherazade weaves magical tales of enchantment. These are the epic heroes and heroines of the Middle Ages.Now children ages 6 to 12 can make movable articulated paper dolls and relive the memorable events of the world's most famous epic stories with Beowulf, Mulan, Sinbad, Scheherazade, King Arthur, Queen Guinevere, Rostam, Don Quixote, Ivanhoe, Robin Hood, and Maid Marian. Move their arms and legs; use their weapons; and act out their stories at home or at school-over and over again. Read about their amazing deeds and create your own new adventures.Includes:Detailed biography section with facts and stories about each figureCompanion reading list for read-aloud and independent readers to learn more about each figure and his or her cultureMeticulous illustrations based on historical paintings, statues, and tapestriesEasy to assemble (instructions included)Colored and colorable versions of each characterPrinted on sturdy card stock for hours of creative play

Engage your child's imagination with articulated paper puppets of more than 100 great men and women from throughout history. Unlike paper dolls, these figures move! These easy-to-assemble figures, each accompanied by a brief biography, provide a tangible, colorful, interactive supplement to your child's study of history. From pharaohs and queens to soldiers and presidents, from astronauts to activists, the 103 figures in this set introduce your child to the people who shaped history.Bundle includes:Famous Figures of Ancient TimesFamous Figures of the Middle Ages and RenaissanceFamous Figures of the Early Modern EraFamous Figures of the American RevolutionFamous Figures of the Civil WarFamous Figures of Modern Times Detailed biography section with facts about each figureCompanion reading list for further explorationMeticulous illustrations based on historical paintings and photographsEasy to assemble (all instructions included)Colored and colorable versions of each characterPrinted on sturdy card stock for hours of creative play

Make 21 articulated puppets from the Modern Age! Crazy Horse fights to defend his people on the wide plains of Montana. Rosa Parks, Gandhi, Nelson Mandela, and Martin Luther King take brave stands to make a better world. Rosie the Riveter builds ships, tanks, and airplanes that soldiers and pilots will use to defend democracy. Amelia Earhart explores the endless skies, while Neil Armstrong dares to go further than any human has ever been. This is the modern era. Now children ages 6 to 12 can make movable, articulated paper dolls and relive the memorable events of the modern age with Queen Victoria, Susan B. Anthony, Crazy Horse, Florence Nightingale, Thomas Edison, Queen Min of Korea, Emperor Meiji of Japan, a World War I soldier, Gandhi, Winston Churchill, Amelia Earhart, Rosie the Riveter, a World War II pilot, Albert Einstein, Rosa Parks, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., Ronald Reagan, Nelson Mandela, Margaret Thatcher, and astronaut Neil Armstrong.These activists, leaders, explorers, and fighters shaped our modern world. Read about their amazing lives, and act out new adventures, with Famous Figures of Modern Times. Detailed biography section with facts about each figureCompanion reading list for further explorationMeticulous illustrations based on historical photographsEasy to assemble (all instructions included)Colored and colorable versions of each characterPrinted on sturdy card stock for hours of creative play

Famous Figures of the Civil WarHave fun learning more about American history with jointed paper dolls from the Civil War! Use our Civil War activities to bring history to life for your child. First, cut out the arms, legs, and body parts. Then put them together with a hole punch and mini brads to make a paper doll that moves. Use your imagination to make them move and come to life with stories of the Civil War.Inspire your child with this fun history craft. Perfect for eager children who want more hands-on activities and love crafts. You can also use them to motivate reluctant learners. Add this American history activity to your homeschool history lesson. Or, have your child make the paper dolls while reading a biography. Another idea is to have your child narrate what they have learned about the person whose puppet they have created. A great hands-on Civil War activities project for elementary kids.Make 10 Jointed Paper Dolls from the Civil WarThe 10 famous people in this book come in two versions: one colored and one to color. The card stock pages make sturdy paper dolls from American history. All costume is from the time of the Civil War. You may laminate the pages before cutting them out to strengthen them. We label the back of each paper doll with a letter key for easy identification and assembly. Cut out the pieces. Use a 1/8? round hole punch to form a hole at each joint. Finally, place a mini brad through the joint hole and you have a moving historical character!Includes Facts and a Reading ListThere is a brief description of each person at the beginning of the book, along with a list of books to read aloud. The list of books may be a teaching resource for books to read while your child is making the jointed paper dolls. Or, use the historical paper dolls with biographies, with lap books, as a unit study, on a timeline, or with any American history curriculum. Hours of fun and educational play for hands-on learners. Deliver the Gettysburg Address with Abraham Lincoln. Follow Harriet Tubman through the Underground Railroad. Stand with General Ulysses S. Grant as General Robert E. Lee surrenders at a farm in Appomattox Courthouse, Virginia. Learn while playing with paper dolls from Famous Figures of the Civil War!

Footsteps of Faith Queen EstherHave fun learning more about the story of Queen Esther with articulated puppets! First, cut out the arms, legs, and body parts. Then put them together with a hole punch and mini brads to make a paper doll that moves. Use your imagination to make them move and come to life with the actual story of Queen Esther of Persia.Inspire your child with this fun story craft from ancient Persia. Perfect for eager children who want more hands-on activities and love crafts. Add this ancient history activity to your homeschool history lesson. Have your child narrate the story of Queen Esther with the jointed paper dolls. A great hands-on project for elementary kids.Make 5 Jointed Paper Dolls from the Story of EstherThe 5 famous people in this book come in two versions: one colored and one to color. The card stock pages make sturdy paper dolls from the story of Esther. You may laminate the pages before cutting them out to strengthen them. We label the back of each paper doll with a letter key for easy identification and assembly. Cut out the pieces. Use a 1/8? round hole punch to form a hole at each joint. Finally, place a mini brad through the joint hole and you have a moving historical character!There is a brief description of each person at the beginning of the book. Supply your kinesthetic learners with meaningful and easy-to-use activities. The story of Queen Esther of Persia will come alive as children create the moving figures and use them to retell her story. Use this book independently or combine it with any history curriculum that covers ancient Persia or Israel.A captivating activity for hands-on learners. Fun to make and play with, again and again!

Famous Figures of the American RevolutionHave fun learning more about American history with jointed paper dolls from the American Revolution! First, cut out the arms, legs, and body parts. Then put them together with a hole punch and mini brads to make a paper doll that moves. Use your imagination to make them move and come to life with the actual stories of the American Revolution.Inspire your child with this fun history craft. Perfect for eager children who want more hands-on activities and love crafts. You can also use them to motivate reluctant learners. Add this American history activity to your homeschool history lesson. Or, have your child make the paper dolls while reading a biography. Another idea is to have your child narrate what they have learned about the puppet. A great hands-on U.S. history project for elementary kids.Make 10 Jointed Paper Dolls from American HistoryThe 10 famous people in this book come in two versions: one colored and one to color. The card stock pages make sturdy paper dolls from American history. All costume is from the time of the American Revolution. You may laminate the pages before cutting them out to strengthen them. We label the back of each paper doll with a letter key for easy identification and assembly. Cut out the pieces. Use a 1/8? round hole punch to form a hole at each joint. Finally, place a mini brad through the joint hole and you have a moving historical character!Includes Facts and a Reading ListThere is a brief description of each person at the beginning of the book, along with a list of books to read aloud. The list of books may be a teaching resource for books to read while your child is making the jointed paper dolls. Or, use the historical paper dolls with biographies, with lap books, as a unit study, on a timeline, or with any American history curriculum. Hours of fun and educational play for hands-on learners. Stand in a thunderstorm with Ben Franklin as he conducts experiments with a kite. Write the Declaration of Independence with Thomas Jefferson. Sew the first American flag with Betsy Ross. Lead the Continental Army with George Washington. Learn while playing with paper dolls from Famous Figures of the American Revolution!

Famous Figures of the Middle Ages & RenaissanceHave fun learning more about history with articulated puppets from the Middle Ages & Renaissance! First, cut out the arms, legs, and body parts. Then put them together with a hole punch and mini brads to make an articulated puppet from the Middle Ages that moves. Use your imagination to make them come to life with the real stories of the history. Inspire your child with this fun history craft. Perfect for eager children who want more hands-on activities and love crafts. Use them to motivate reluctant learners. Add this history activity to your homeschool history lesson. Have your child make the paper dolls while reading a biography. Have your child narrate what they have learned with the puppet and build history retention. A great hands-on craft and history project for elementary kids.Make 21 Jointed Paper Dolls from the Middle Ages & RenaissanceThe 21 famous people in this book come in two versions: one colored and one to color. The card stock pages make sturdy paper dolls wearing costumes from the time of the Middle Ages & Renaissance. You may laminate the pages before cutting them out to strengthen them. We label the back of each paper doll with a letter key for easy identification and assembly. Cut out the pieces. Use a 1/8? round hole punch to form a hole at each joint. Finally, place a mini brad through the joint hole and you have a moving historical character!Includes Facts and a Reading ListThere is a short description about each person at the beginning of the book, along with a list of books to read aloud. The list of books may be a teaching resource for books to read while your child is making the jointed paper dolls. Or, use the historical paper dolls with biographies, with lap books, as a unit study, on a timeline, or with any Renaissance history curriculum. Hours of fun and educational play for hands-on learners. Paint the Mona Lisa with Leonardo da Vinci. Explore the stars and planets with Galileo Galilei. Print the first Bible with Johannes Gutenberg. Learn while playing with paper dolls from Famous Figures of the Middle Ages & Renaissance!

Famous Figures of the Early Modern EraMake your own articulated puppets of the famous people of history with Famous Figures of the Early Modern Era! First, cut out the arms, legs, and body parts. Then put them together with a hole punch and mini brads to make a paper doll that moves. Use your imagination to make them move and come to life with the stories of history.Inspire your child with this fun history craft. Perfect for eager children who want more hands-on activities and love crafts and storytelling. You can also use them to motivate reluctant learners. Add this Early Modern history activity to your homeschool history lesson. Or, have your child make the paper dolls while reading a biography. Another idea is to have your child narrate what they have learned about the person whose puppet they have made. A great hands-on craft and history project for elementary kids.Make 21 Articulated Puppets from the Early Modern EraThe 21 famous people in this book come in two versions: one colored and one to color. The card stock pages make sturdy paper dolls wearing historically accurate costumes. You may laminate the pages before cutting them out to strengthen them for younger children. We label the back of each paper doll with a letter key for easy identification and assembly. Cut out the pieces. Use a 1/8? round hole punch to form a hole at each joint. Finally, place a mini brad through the joint hole and you have a moving historical character!Includes Facts and a Reading ListThere is a brief description of each person at the beginning of the book, along with a list of books to read aloud. Read to your children while they make articulated puppets of the famous people from the early modern era. You may use these historical paper dolls with biographies, with lap books, as a unit study, on a timeline, or with any early modern era history curriculum. Hours of fun and educational play for hands-on learners. Learn while telling the stories of history and playing with paper dolls from Famous Figures of the Early Modern Era!

Famous Figures of Ancient TimesMake articulated puppets of famous people from ancient history with Famous Figures of Ancient Times! Cut them out and put them together with a hole punch and mini brads. Then use your imagination to make them move and come to life with the real stories of history.Inspire your child with this fun history craft. Perfect for eager children who want more hands-on activities and love crafts. You can also use them to motivate reluctant learners. Add this ancient history activity to your homeschool history lesson. Or, have your child make the paper dolls while reading a biography. Another idea is to have your child narrate what they have learned with the puppet. A great hands-on ancient history project for elementary kids. Make 21 Jointed Paper Dolls from Ancient HistoryThe 21 famous people in this book come in two versions: one colored and one to color. The card stock pages make sturdy paper dolls in ancient costume. You may laminate the pages before cutting them out to strengthen them. We label the back of each paper doll with a letter key for easy identification and assembly. Cut out the pieces. Use a 1/8? round hole punch to form a hole at each joint. Finally, place a mini brad through the joint hole and you have a moving historical character!Includes Facts and a Reading ListThere is a short description about each person at the beginning of the book, along with a list of books to read aloud. The list of books may be a teaching resource for books to read while your child is making the jointed paper dolls. Use the historical paper dolls with biographies, with lap books, as a unit study, on a timeline, or with any ancient history curriculum. Hours of fun and educational play for hands-on learners. Build the Great Pyramid with Khufu. Rule ancient Egypt with Hatshepsut. Climb Mount Sinai with Moses. Fight the Spartans with a Greek hoplite. Ride with Hannibal and his war elephants as he tries to defeat the Romans. Learn while playing with paper dolls from Famous Figures of Ancient Times!