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The Story of the Thirteen Colonies & the Great Republic Set
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Memoria Press
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Level: 7-12
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“We have looked, and we cannot find an American history study on a grammar school level that we think rivals H. A. Guerber’s two-volume American history set from the turn of the 20th century. So, rather than settle for lesser quality, we have combined Guerber’s The Story of the Thirteen Colonies and the Great Republic into one volume that makes it a perfect one-year survey of American history for the middle school years. Our edition of this text has been heavily edited to make it more concise and to allow for the fact that many events considered pivotal to history in the late 1800s have paled in significance with the passing of time and events such as two world wars.” – Memoria Press
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The Story of the World Series
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Christian Book
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Level: K-6
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“Told in a straightforward, engaging style that has become Susan Wise Bauer’s trademark, The Story of the World series covers the sweep of human history from ancient times until the present. Africa, China, Europe, the Americas―find out what happened all around the world in long-ago times. This first revised volume begins with the earliest nomads and ends with the last Roman emperor. Newly revised and updated, The Story of the World, Volume 1 includes maps, a new timeline, more illustrations, and additional parental aids. This read-aloud series is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children. Enjoy it together and introduce your child to the marvelous story of the world’s civilizations.” – Amazon
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Trial and Triumph: Stories from Church History
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Logos Press
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Level: k-12
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“Christianity is a faith in love with history. God took on human flesh and dwelt among us. The Spirit carried that divine work over the centuries, providing courage and maturity even amid our imperfections. Christians find their true family line not through tribes and ethnic blood but in the bond of faithfulness and shed blood that has united our family for millennia. We too often view Church history as the story of obscure aliens instead of the lives of brothers and sisters, mothers and fathers.
In this collection of forty-six brief biographies for children, Hannula sketches the stirring trials and triumphs of many famous and some lesser known figures in our family of faith—including Augustine, Charlemagne, Anselm, Luther, Bunyan, and C.S. Lewis. Through them we can begin to enjoy the old paths and find rest for our souls. “Thus says the LORD: Stand in the ways and see, and ask for the old paths, where the good way is, and walk in it; then you will find rest for your souls”(Jer. 6:16).” – Logos Press
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Western Civilization: A Brief History by Spielvogel
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Available on Amazon
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Level: 7-12
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“Put the world today into context by learning about the past through this brief, best-selling Western Civilization text that has helped thousands of students succeed in the course. Jack Spielvogel’s engaging style of writing weaves the political, economic, social, religious, intellectual, cultural, and military aspects of history into a gripping story that is as memorable as it is instructive. You will also be exposed to primary source documents–actual historical documents that are the foundation for the historical analysis you read in the chapter. These documents include letters, poems, and songs through history–documents that enliven the past. Throughout the book there are also helpful tools to help you digest the reading, including outlines, focus questions, chronologies, numerous maps, and boldface key terms with definitions.” – Amazon
This text is not specifically Christian or classical but it is an excellent reference source for any history course.
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Writing Trails in American History
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Logos Press
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Level: k-6
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“Integrate history, vocabulary, thesaurus, cursive practice and key word outlining in this multi-faceted writing modeling program for 3rd and 4th graders.
Using the very effective method of “Imitation in Writing” taught by the good folks at the Institute for Excellence in Writing, students imitate short essays on major figures and events in American history: The Mayflower, Paul Revere, The Declaration of Independence, Lewis and Clark, The War of 1812, The Oregon Trail, The War Between the States, WW I, WW II, Famous Inventors, Immigration, and more.
Includes 17 writing assignments and a scope and sequence detailing a 31-week schedule. Of course, you can pick and choose the topics and the order in which they are presented.” – Logos Press
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