Sue G in PA Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 I've been searching and searching and can't find one! I really just want something that speaks from a Christian perspective. We read secular, enjoy History of US, Story of the World, etc. but I would just like something Christian to balance the scale. KWIM? Any suggestions? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ali in OR Posted October 23, 2009 Share Posted October 23, 2009 Take a look at A Child's Story of America. Biblioplan uses that as a spine as well as History of US. It was too much for us to do both and I prefer History of US, but A Child's Story of America is Christian (Christian Liberty Press) and inexpensive (maybe $10 at RR??). You might look into it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sue G in PA Posted October 24, 2009 Author Share Posted October 24, 2009 I do have that. And I like it. Is it too "easy" for an 8th grader? I guess not if it is recommended alongside History of US. Thanks! I also remembered I could look at BJU. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephanieZ Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I've been searching and searching and can't find one! I really just want something that speaks from a Christian perspective. We read secular, enjoy History of US, Story of the World, etc. but I would just like something Christian to balance the scale. KWIM? Any suggestions? Thanks! I don't know of a spine, but SonLight sure picks nice fiction and nonfiction history books, so if you could use supplements that way, you could peruse their lists for Cores 3 & 4 or Core 100, depending on your kids' ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyGrace Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I actually could not find one this year for my 4th grader for Modern period, so we are going without for the first time! And I checked EVERYTHING. (I do have Abeka 4 that we use as a spine from time to time.) My best suggestion for 8th grader would be BJU. They use that at our classical co-op. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HiddenJewel Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 All American History is another one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southmetromom Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 How 'bout TruthQuest? Perhaps not "spiny" enough? I'm liking it, though, and just reading tons of good books. Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 :lurk5: We're doing a year of American History, so I'm anxious to see the responses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 They're secular but a couple of good books to balance out some of the more liberal American History texts are The Politically Incorrect Guide to American History by Thomas E. Woods, Jr. and A Patriot's History of the United States by Larry Schweikart & Michael Allen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I've heard good things about the BJU American history textbook for 8th grade. I've never used it, but maybe if you asked specifically about it in another post, you might get more info. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amtmcm Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 We're using LFBC for US History and it's great - perfect for 8th grade! Every Thursday assigns an essay question which is great preparation for high school. We used their World History last year and thoroughly enjoyed it. It's not very glamourous or one of the "hot" curricula, but it's easy to implement, Christian, conservative and solid. Because it's so streamlined it's also very easy to supplement with literature, outlining, DVD's, etc.... It is supposed to be a 9th grade text, but I'd rather use something more rigorous for high school. I think this is perfect for middle school. My 2 cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest slhanes1 Posted October 24, 2009 Share Posted October 24, 2009 I have read the original publications. They have released expanded/updated editions for all three in the series. They are wonderful books and very imformative and have been enjoyable to read. There is a children's version of each book but they might be too easy for an 8th grader. Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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