The Sensational South Carolina Co

Carole Marsh

Founder and CEO of award-winning publisher Gallopade International, Carole Marsh is the creative force behind more than 15,000 children’s books and supplemental educational materials

A native of The South, Marsh’s love for the Carolinas—having lived there for many years—has been apparent over the years resulting in over 40 South Carolina specific educational products for teachers, parents and young readers, and five Real Kids! Real Places! mystery series titles set in the Carolinas including Marsh’s new title The Mystery at Fort Sumter.

Marsh’s popular series, America’s National Mystery Book Series Real Kids! Real Places! initiated from her own children’s request for her to write books for kids, and is aimed at young readers ages 7-14. This original series now has 34 titles all including real characters, historical and factual information, and tons of hilarious mishaps!

Carole Marsh’s instinctive kid-friendly approach toward making reading and learning both fun and educational earned Gallopade International the 2002 Teacher’s Choice Award from Learning Magazine. In 2004, Learning Magazine presented Gallopade International and Carole Marsh Mysteries with the Teacher’s Choice for the Family Award. Other accolades given to Gallopade include the 2003 Excellence in Education Award from the National School Supply & Equipment Association (NSSEA), and the 2007 iParenting Media Award.

In 2007, Marsh, a Georgia native, was honored by the Georgia Writer’s Association and received the prestigious Georgia Author of the Year award.

THE MYSTERY AT FORT SUMTER:

First Shot Fired in the Civil War!

by Carole Marsh
Christina, Grant, Mimi and Papa go to Charleston, South Carolina in search of missing (and dead!) Aunt Lulu and learn about Fort Sumter and the first shots fired in the Civil War as they solve a mystery of mayhem during a rare winter blizzard.

Paperback $7.99**
ISBN: 978-0-635-07429-4

Included in this mystery:
• Ferry Ride to Fort Sumter • Fort Sumter - first shot in America's Civil War (or the War Between the States) - In 1861, the Fort was a Federal Fort - April 15, 1861, The Battle at Fort Sumter - 34 hours of fighting • Charleston known as the Most Haunted City in America • Food: Charleston stone-ground cheese grits, hush puppies, oyster stew, steamed shrimp, key lime pie, iced tea with lemon and mint leaves • King Street • Museum of Charleston • Children's Museum of Charleston • Meeting Street • Queen Street • Old Slave Market • Charleston Post and Courier • Saks 5th Avenue • U.S. Custom House • The Old Citadel Building Hotel - The Dungeon Suite - Parade Grounds • The Citadel Military College, Fort and Arsenal • Cannons and cannonballs • The Civil War - Medicine - Reasons for the Civil war - Slavery - States rights - Abolitionists - Confederate States of America - Confederate leaders demanded Fort Sumter's surrender - More than half a million soldiers killed - Brother vs. brother - Union Soldiers - Reconstruction - Emancipation Proclamation - Carpetbaggers and scalawags • South Carolina - First state to succeed from the Union

The Positively South Carolina Puzzle Book

Just as exercising your body improves your physical form, solving crosswords, Suduko, logic puzzles and memory games improves your mental fitness and increases your brain cells! Each Puzzle Book in filled with creative puzzles that will entice any child to learn more about YOUR state. Great for home, school or on the road!

ISBN: 978-0-635-06740-1
Paperback $9.99 **

The Sensational South Carolina Coloring Book

The reproducible coloring book includes pictures of characters, places, facts, and fun. The kids can color their way around your state while learning new facts. Great for school, home or on the road.

ISBN: 978-0-7933-9868-3
Paperback $3.95 **

Ages 5-7

South Carolina Native Americans

An A-to Z look at state Indians emphasizes Native American pride, culture, skills, and creativity. Includes women Indians, math problems, writing activities, and questions for discussion. This state-specific resource includes Tribes, Reservations, Legends, Home life, Fun and Games and more.

ISBN: 978-0-635-02324-7
Paperback $7.95 **
36 pages. Ages 8-13

My First Book About South Carolina

An 'early bird' intro to basic state facts. Covers state basics such as the state's nickname, seal, song, bird, motto, flag, regions, industries, neighbors, and weather, plus an intro to history, people, and more. Excellent for grades 2, 3, and 4. Basic state information is presented in a non-intimidating way. Twenty-three activities reinforce basic state facts. Great for easy reproducible activities, centers, a-page-a-day handouts, simple homework assignments and more. Includes glossary, bibliography and index. It's never too early to study your great state!

ISBN: 978-0-7933-9897-3
Paperback $7.95 **

THE BIG SOUTH CAROLINA REPRODUCIBLE ACTIVITY BOOK

100+ activities, from Kindergarten-easy to Fourth/Fifth-challenging! This big activity book has a wide range of reproducible activities including coloring, dot-to-dot, mazes, matching. word search, and many other creative activities that will entice any student to learn more about South Carolina. Activities touch on history, geography, people, places, fictional characters, animals, holidays, festivals, legends, lore, and more.

ISBN: 978-0-7933-9955-0
Paperback, Price: $9.95**

Ages 7-11

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