Guest 4boys Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 So after spending the last couple of weeks researching my brains out trying to find the "perfect" history to do with my young students...I finally received in the mail today what I will be using as my spine for all of the grammar stage to introduce world history: R&S's Understanding the Old World. It is technically their Grade 7 history textbook but after reading every sample page I could find, I decided that this was the one. It is fairly narrative even though it's a textbook and touches on all of world history (including Ancient China, India, etc.) from a very conservative Christian viewpoint, citing Bible verses and prophesies throughout the text. There are lots of pictures, maps and a bit of a timeline introduces each chapter. There are also sections on important people of each time period. There's even a section on the Anabaptists which works for me because that is my background. From what I can tell, I think it will be interesting and very understandable for my 7 and 5yo sons to listen to. I was looking for something written from a Christian viewpoint that does a good overview of world history. I want to go more in depth once we reach logic stage history and beyond. I also didn't want to spend a pile of money and this definitely fit my preferences. Just wanted to share, in case someone is looking for something similar. We haven't actually used it yet but I'm quite excited about it. If anyone is interested, here is a link to R&S Books: http://www.rodandstaffbooks.com/item/1-19701/?list=Rod_and_Staff_Social_Studies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen the RD Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 Erin, It's funny that you mentioned this because I, too, have been in pursuit of the same type of "spine" for my logic stage dd. I thought this looked great, too, so I ordered it earlier today. I have MOH Ancients, but I really feel that it is too easy for my rising 6th grader. There are some great thought provoking questions in R&S. Looking forward to receving it. Thanks for your post. Jennifer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caroline4kids Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 It looks really good. I have been trying to find "spines" myself. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2abcd Posted June 9, 2009 Share Posted June 9, 2009 I like how R&S weaves the history of Christianity into secular history. Thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom2agang Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thank you! This is just what I've been looking for. :) bumping for others just in case! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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