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This book by Virgil M. Hillyer could be used as an entire elementary-level world history text. It is written in a way that children will understand, yet still offers depth and concepts that are important for children to absorb. This is a great family read aloud book. You'll find two different version and can read more about it here and here. |
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This text reads like a story book more than a history textbook. This book has a decidedly Christian bent. Students are given a comprehensive overview of U.S. history from Columbus to the present. Review questions are included throughout, as well as helpful maps. The text contains numerous pictures and large print. An optional test packet and answer key is available. |
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Beautiful Feet Books publishes Rea Berg's "History Through Literature" study guides. They offer fine children's literature, including the D'Aulaire biographies and Genevieve Foster's "World" titles. This is a great resource for anyone wishing to utilize an approach that studies history through literature. |
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Diana Waring--History Alive! produces books, tapes, videos, and history curriculum for the homeschool market. |
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Greenleaf Press is a small family-owned and operated publisher and supplier of quality books for children. They are committed to "twaddle-free", living books, and approach teaching history to children using biography and chronology. You will find sections in the catalog covering each major historical period in order, with a variety of biographies, reference books, and historical fiction. For Israel, Egypt, Greece, Rome, the Middle Ages, and the Renaissance and Reformation there are Greenleaf Study Guides and Greenleaf Study Packages. |
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Helene A. Guerber wrote histories for grammar school children in the 19th century. Published in 1896 by the American Book Company, ‘Guerber’s Historical Readers in the Eclectic Readings Series’ were used to introduce children to the histories of the ancient and classical world. These engaging narratives are richly detailed accounts of the lives and times of the most important people of the period, arranged chronologically. The people are placed within the context of their times, and their history is presented with interesting background information so that the entire narrative flows as a single, unbroken story. Dates are given in the narrative where they are known; the pronunciation of place and personal names is carefully marked at its first encounter in the text; and illustrations abound. The text includes maps, a comprehensive timeline of all the persons and events encountered in the history, a comprehensive Recommended Reading list of wonderful historical fiction and non-fiction keyed to the chapters; and a complete bibliography and index round out the book. These books are intended as a child’s first introduction to history in grades 2-6 (the grammer stage). They make wonderful read alouds, and the Recommended Reading suggestions keyed to the chapters provide additional detail and fascinating excursions into topics introduced in the narrative, often with books children can look at or read on their own.
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KONOS offers unit studies for homeschoolers, with a focus on character building and the study of history. |
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Life in America was designed by home schooling parents to meet the needs of families. Features unit studies in a box, with all resource material supplied. |
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The Mystery of History series is another alternative to traditional textbooks. The five volume set covers history from creation to present day, with a biblical worldview. This series is intended for grades K-8. Note that at this time, this series is not completed. |
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This history book is an alternative to traditional textbooks. Starting with the time of primitive man up through the history of the New World in America (and everything in between), this is a great history book. With an honest Catholic perspective, this is a book that students will look forward to reading. This edition includes many maps, beautiful descriptive pictures and also includes short tests, matching games, multiple choice questions, problems to discuss, detailed Table of Contents, Index and much more. A gold-mine for every Catholic home and school and an absolute must for Catholic home schoolers. Great for students in the upper elementary grades. This edition is a beautiful, sturdy, gold embossed hardcover.
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This book series by Susan Wise Bauer is another that is best enjoyed as a read aloud rather than seen as a history textbook. It is full of engaging stories, mixing facts and historical legends. The companion study guides offer questions, narration exercises, activities, crafts, and reproducible pages. There are also lists for each chapter of supplemental books that are easily found at your local library.
Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 1: Ancient Times (From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor)
Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 2: The Middle Ages (From the From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance)
Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 3: Early Modern Times (From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners)
Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 4: The Modern Age (From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR)
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The TruthQuest History series consists of ten volumes that serve as guides for parent wishing to use real books in their approach to history education. They are full of book recommendations, along with information on the topics of study. There are also writing exercises included in these texts. |
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Veritas Press offers a history based classical curriculum for kindergarten through twelfth grades. |
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Rainbow Resource Center |
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In business since 1989, it is their mission to provide the best educational products to homeschoolers, parents, and educators at the lowest prices available. They currently carry over 40,000 quality educational products in all subject areas, for grades PK-12 and beyond. In addition to our great prices, you can count on us for these "perks" as well. |
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