In this unit you can play games that Russian children have been playing for centuries, make a cosmonaut craft of the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan, craft a lapbook of the history of science, and try your hand at some real watercolor painting projects. There are dozens of projects to choose from in Unit 3-10. In each unit you'll find a recommended library list, important background information about each topic, lots of activities to choose from for kids of all ages, and sidebars with a bunch more ideas including Additional Layers, Fabulous Facts, On The Web, Writer's Workshop, Famous Folks, and Teaching Tips. Printable maps and worksheets are included at the end of each unit and may be printed as often as needed for your family or class.