The 64-page Mark Twain Hands-on History Projects Resource Book for grades 5–8 allows students to use hands-on presentations and activities to understand the integration of history and language arts. Students will research historical and geographical topics and then produce written, graphic, or oral presentations to demonstrate their knowledge. Lessons highlight specific concepts in language arts and geography, and each lesson gives students guidelines and step-by-step instructions. Projects cover topics from ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages to the Civil War, the Renaissance, and much more. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.