Children's Historical Publishing Home Based Arts USA, Inc. is a social non-profit organization that is spiritual and creative in nature. Their mission is to elevate and enrich people's lives through the arts, history, and sciences, both at home and at school. These programs are composed of imaginative, meaningful actions defined by valuable service. Their current programs are the development of Learning Activity Books and music that are of historical and cultural in nature to serve as both a learning tool and to help bridge the gap in social issues. Home Based Arts USA are very proud of their outreach and being able to supply elementary students across the nation with more than 250,000 books. An Example of their commitment to education is their latest book Awesome Americans: Charles F. Kettering. Charles F. Kettering held over 140 invention patents and now he is the subject of the Awesome Americans series by Children’s Historical Publishing (CHP). “Boss Kett,” as he was known in his day, helped found Sloan-Kettering Cancer Institute and the DELCO division of GM. He also made some of the most significant advancements to the automobile, from the self-starter and quick drying paint to the automatic transmission. Other inventions include the electric cash register, portable electric generator, and many more featured in this Learning Activity Book. Mr. Kettering left a remarkable footprint. He was one of the greatest inventors in U.S history. With illustrations by artist Leonard Williams and teacher’s guide, children will enjoy a rich history of Mr. Kettering with matching games, word searches, fill in the blanks and an essay prize contest. The book is written for children to showcase some of Mr. Kettering’s amazing inventions, humanitarian pursuits and phenomenal life story in a way that reaches the kids of today.  Below is just a sample of what Home Based Arts offers. To learn more click HERE.

Paul Laurence Dunbar is considered one of America's greatest poets. In just 15 years, he wrote several songs, a full-length play, four books of short stories, five novels and 12 books of poetry.  He was the first African-American to gain national populariy and critical acclaim as a poet in a profession dominated by whites.  His success gave young African-Americans hope to purse the arts as a profession when blacks were only encouraged to get industrial jobs.   This book on Mr. Dunbar's life will help children learn about who came before them to pave the way to their dream-pursuits, so that they too can excel at being a writer, a scientist, a businessman, whichever interest sparks their imagination.

This is based on the true historical story about the first African American fighter pilots in the U.S. Army Air Corps, and their ground crews. See how together as a team they created the dramatic story of the 332nd Fighter Group, and the 99th Fighter Squadrons. Follow these brave and daring men as they become heroes and then legends in their own time carving for themselves a place in American history forever. A great book for Black History Month. “These airmen were dedicated to freedom and opportunity for all. Americans everywhere still benefit from their heroic actions because of barriers they broke. Join us on this tour of duty with a very special group known as the Tuskegee Airmen.”-Quote from General Lester L. Lyles, General USAF (retired)

Imagine what life would be like without a cone to hold your ice cream, without yellow pages in the telephone book, the self-starter for your car, cellophane wrap, the pull tab on cans, or even the airplane. Many of these world changing, not to mention life changing inventions were created by Dayton, Ohio inventors. Learn about these inventions and inventors in Dayton Inventors and Inventions as Johnny Dayton and Jenny Gem explore this world of creativity and imagination. Teachers, Homeschoolers, parents, and children alike will get an “I didn’t know that” kick out of this learning activity book. Remember you are never too young or too old to invent something.

Just think what the world would be like if you couldn't watch television, astronauts couldn't walk in space, airplanes didn't know what direction they were going and the eye doctor was unable to tell if you needed glasses. Many of these world changing, not to mention life changing inventions were created by Dayton, Ohio inventors. Learn about these inventions and inventors in Volume 2 of Dayton Inventors and Inventions as Johnny Dayton and Jenny Gem explore this world of creativity and imagination. Teachers, Homeschoolers, parents, and children alike will get an “I didn’t know that” kick out of this learning activity book. Remember you are never too young or too old to invent something.

Never underestimate the importance local history. The Dayton/Miami Valley People, Places, and Things is the first book in a series focusing on hometown history. The hometown of the Wright Brothers (inventors), Paul Laurence Dunbar (poet), Tecumseh (Shawnee Indian Chief), James Ritty (inventor of the cash register), John D. Siebenthaler (first tree patent), and The Wright Cycle Shop is an example that some of the best history of America is in your own backyard. Start your children’s collection of local history with this book. The creation of this series of learning activity books is intended to step beyond the Success of the classroom to Significance in your community.

The History of Hot Air Balloons will take you on a journey through time in the creation and development of the Hot Air Balloon. Join the “History Kids” as they examine the science and technology of how hot air balloons work. Math, science, technology, time and distance, physics, weather, teamwork, safety, and mapping skills are just some of the educational enrichment and enhancement skills that form the foundation of this learning activity book. Just think of the fun you can have as you float along with the wind.

Have you ever wanted to fly? Children also dream of soaring through the skies. Adventures In Flight will draw them into a world of aviation, and introduce them to the visionaries and adventurers who took aviation to new levels. Children can take off with this learning activity book that will teach them about the many innovations of flight from the hot air balloon to the space shuttle. This book is dedicated to those flying machines of all periods of aviation history from the unconventional to the sophisticated. Learn about the Wright Glider, the Spirit of St. Louis, why airplanes fly, and the parts to the space shuttle. Certain parts of Adventures In Flight are specifically intended for science teachers and their students, and are adaptable for younger or older students

How well do you know the history of the UAW? Did you know: • From 1937-1941 the UAW worked to bring the union into Ford, accepting the help of one creative Ford worker who installed an extra radio button in all new cards tuned to the Union’s station. • UAW President Walter Reuther was good friends with Martin Luther King Jr. The UAW and Mr. Reuther contributed greatly to the civil rights movment and participated in marches with Dr. King. • The longest UAW strike of nine years took place at the Ohio Crankshaft factory in Cuyahoga Heights.  The workers stood united and earned fully paid health insurance, wage increases and pension credit, plus all strikers got their jobs back.` • Ivy League universities including Cornell and Columbia, plus fine schools such as New York University and Boston University, have employees that belong to the UAW. The first learning-activity book about the UAW has just been released by Children’s Historical Publishing (CHP), a division of Home Based Arts USA. “Magic of the UAW” illustrates the historical people, places and events of the UAW. From the union’s early days working with President Roosevelt in the 1930s to the major accomplishments of today, this fun and educational book shows how the UAW has been a pioneer for the rights of American workers.

Focusing on African-American studies for elementary and middle school students, these books and teaching guides are designed to help bridge the gap on topics that do not have in-depth curriculum coverage. Train Without Tracks "Secrets of the Underground Railroad" includes learning and activities that will help develop student's knowledge based on age appropriate benchmarks.   View My Stats