We recently have had the opportunity to review an Á La Carte product from Home School in the Woods . I chose to have my kids work on The Erie Canal Lapbook Project for several obvious reasons. 1- I grew up in a canal town. We were less than a two block walk from the Erie Canal. I have memories of biking, canoeing, eating ice-cream and attending festivals along the canal. I remember the boat rides, the locks and the bridges. My first job growing up was at our local library that overlooks the canal. This was my childhood and to share both the memories and the historical significance of this canal with my children, is priceless. 2- My father is presently vice-chair of the Erie Canal board. I hoped to share the history of the canal with my children so they would be able to learn something that was important to their grandfather. 3- We love lapbooks! When I am in need of a quick, fun and easy resource for my kids to do when we are not working in our normal...