List of Picture books to go with Unit 18 of Big Ideas through History which covers Colonial Americas, East India Trading Companies, The Scramble for Africa, and Indonesians.
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I have not read all of these books and there is a wide range of levels. I suggest thoroughly researching the appropriateness of each book for your situation before sharing with your children.
(affiliate links) | Section 43: ———————— Indian Castes | Section 53: ———————— East India Companies | Section 54: ———————– The Scramble for Africa | Peoples XVIII: ———————— Indonesians |
Portuguese Colonies in the Americas | ||||
French Colonies in the Americas | ||||
Controlling Florida: Colonization to Statehood | ||||
Racing to Colonize the New World | ||||
David Livingstone: Deep in the Heart of Africa | ||||
Indonesia: A Question and Answer Book | ||||
Indonesian Children’s Favorite Stories: Fables, Myths and Fairy Tales | ||||
Indonesian Fables of Feats and Fortunes | ||||
Balinese Children’s Favorite Stories | ||||