History through the Ages - CD-ROM

Timelines are a wonderful way to see all of history at a glance. They help visualize the procession of time and how one event spurs on another. They also help you see history by the slice—what was happening at various places in the world at the same time. Timelines help the most visual of learners grasp the abstract idea of "time." Creating your own timeline benefits the kinesthetic learner because of the cutting and coloring of timeline figures. Using figures with descriptive text are wonderful for auditory learners because the text helps remind them of key points for each person or event. Best of all, timelines inspire a love of learning about the people and events that made a mark in the world, reinforcing that knowledge by taking part in putting the "puzzle" of history together!

It isn't necessary to use pre-made timeline figures—you can draw your own on a strip of computer paper if you like—but having them ready-made makes putting a timeline together easier, and as a result, you'll be more likely to do it. It also gives you a wider range of people and events to discuss and more information than you might quickly find on your own.

This 2-CD set allows the freedom to print timeline figures in a variety of ways and sizes, to suit whatever project you're working on! It contains 1,260+ figures, all of the material from the four timeline figures packages, plus 80 bonus figures!

• Both CDs contain figures in two formats: One with text descriptions for those who prefer an encapsulated summary, and one with only a name and date, allowing the child to add in the information, or for easier use in projects.
• Both CDs have "Timeline Helps," our website information of helpful ideas for using the figures with wall and notebook timelines, suggestions for use in a variety of resources and games, and tips for coloring and gluing the figures!

CD 1 Includes:

• PDF pages of all the figures in our four History Through the Ages Timeline sets:
  • Creation to Christ
  • Resurrection to Revolution
    
  • Napoleon to Now
    
  • America's History
• Plus PDF pages of 80 NEW Bonus Figures!

CD 2 Includes:

• For advanced projects, a gallery of images (GIF format) of more than 1,260 timeline images that can be enlarged or reduced, allowing versatile uses such as coloring book pages, notebook timelines, complements to research papers, games, and more! Offered as individual images, this allows you to pick and choose exact figures you'd like without having to print off a whole page of extras you may not need at the moment.
• Over 30 helpful categories, stored in web browser format: Chronological, alphabetical, and several classifications that help make topical studies a breeze!

Windows & Macintosh compatible
Acrobat Reader required

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Mystie Winckler of WA, 3/19/2011

These are beautiful timeline drawings, and the CD collection is extremely versatile. The categorization and ordering of the files makes them easy to find and use and the different sizes and options (with or without the descriptive text) available makes them a flexible resource. You can even print an image in a full-sheet size and use it as a coloring sheet!

This year we have two timelines: one for our Bible curriculum (OT survey) and our history readings (American). I taped a length of receipt tape to the wall, marked each century, then we tape a cut-out figure above or below the line as we go. The figures include the OT prophets, the divided kingdom and the exiles, and every other OT person and event we've looked for so far.

I am very happy with the quality, organization, and beauty of these timeline figures. They are absolutely worth the price!