Elizabeth Crary

  • 7

    Catalog books

  • 32

    Works

  • 1979 to 2014

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

Elizabeth Crary guides readers through hands-on explorations of the past in Historical Activity Guide. Her approach pairs short historical overviews with practical, classroom-ready activities that encourage observation, comparison, and creative reconstruction of everyday life across periods and places.

Crary’s book is aimed at teachers and anyone who wants to make history tactile and memorable. Exercises range from object studies and role-play to simple projects that illuminate social customs, technology, and material culture without requiring specialized materials or expertise.

Best Place To Start

Heidi's Irresistible Hat

Parenting Press • 2000 • quick commitment

It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Hands-on classroom activities • Historical role play scenarios • Timeline and map exercises

Genres and themes: Children’s educational activities • History for young learners • Interactive classroom resources

Who this author is best for: Good for teachers or parents seeking structured, activity-based history lessons for children.

Start with the Historical Activity Guide to find themed lesson plans and ready-made classroom materials.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Heidi's Irresistible Hat

    Parenting Press • 2000 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2000 • 32 pages.

  2. Helping children with their feelings

    N • 2014 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2014 • 38 pages.

  3. I'm Mad (Dealing With Feelings)

    Parenting Pr • 1992 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1992 • 32 pages.

  4. Historical Activity Guide

    Parenting Pr • 1989 • commitment varies by edition

    It helps anchor a specific period of this author’s publishing run instead of blending into the undated shelf clutter.

  5. Practical Tips & Tools

    Parenting Press • 2002 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002 • 24 pages.

  6. Without spanking or spoiling

    Parenting Press • 1979 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 1979 • 102 pages.

  7. Feeling Elf Cards

    Parenting Press • 2002 • commitment varies by edition

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2002.

How The Picks Compare

  • Heidi's Irresistible Hat is the easier short commitment, while Helping children with their feelings asks for more reading time up front.
  • Heidi's Irresistible Hat gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while Helping children with their feelings leans later in the catalog.
  • I'm Mad (Dealing With Feelings) is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Heidi's Irresistible Hat.

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