Book excerpt: Teach children their history and you will give them a life-long legacy Genealogy is an exiting and rewarding academic challenge that helps to build character, self esteem and self-confidence. This is one of the most interesting adventures parents and their children can take together. This activity & coloring book is filled with a variety of family activities for your child. Here is some of the activities your child will have fun doing as they learn about their family history. Antique Treasure Hunts, Fill in the Blank Questions, Family Pop Quiz, Oral History Interviews.