AuntPol Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 We are doing the middle ages to early rennaissance (basically SOTW 2) in history this fall. I would like to try and combine Reading and History using DITHOR -putting in book choices for my son to read or as the book I read aloud. I am looking for books in the 4-6 reading level for that period that fall into the various genres: Biography Historical Fiction Mystery Nonfiction Realistic Fiction Adventure Fantasy Folk Tale Humor Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wendy in ME Posted April 28, 2008 Share Posted April 28, 2008 This is exactly what we will be doing next year. My boys will be 10 and almost 12. I don't yet have all of my choices narrowed down but I am using Veritas Press history and will be using some of their historical literature suggestions. Here are some of the books I am thinking about. Biography: The Bard of Avon, John Calvin, Trial and Triumph, Along Came Galileo Adventure: Adventures of Robin Hood Fantasy: The Hobbit Folk Tales: parts of Myths and Legends of the Middle Ages, D'Aulaire's Norse Myths Nonfiction: Our Island Story Historical Fiction: Adam of the Road, Rolf and the Viking Bow You could look at the book lists of various curriculum like Winter Promises, TOG, MFW, Veritas etc to see what they have listed and then separate the books into different genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 Since someone actually pm'd me about this thread, I thought I would bump it up with what we ended up using: Bios: Leif the Lucky, Eric the Red, Columbus, Joan of Arc, William the Conqueror, St. Patrick, Francis of Assisi, Apple and the Arrow ( so many good choices) Adventure: Viking Adventure, Sword in the Tree, Minstrel in the Tower, Robin Hood, Marco Polo: His Notebook, Crispin; Tolkien books Historical Fiction: Door in the Wall, Men of Iron, Trumpeter of Krakow, Spy for the Night Riders, Queen's Smuggler, Fantasy: Many good books by Avi; Deltora Quest; Tolkien books Mystery: Shadow Spinner, Mystery of the Crystal Castle (modern), Mystery at Dracula's Castle (modern) Folk Tale: Khan's Daughter, St. George and the Dragon, Beowulf, Chanticleer and the Fox, Pretzel Hero Non-fiction: Castle Diary, various books on castles and knights and samurai Humor: Half Magic, Whipping Boy, How to Train a Dragon* Realistic Fiction: nothing historical here lol (How to Train Your Dragon is not too historical but it is extremely hilarious -even my "hates to read" daughter read the entire series. If you don't chose it as a reader -the audio book is awesome and a movie is coming out next year) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntPol Posted February 23, 2009 Author Share Posted February 23, 2009 (edited) and while I am at it.... Here are ones that I have listed for next year when we do Ambleside Year 4 (they are in two groups -first set under each is historical and second set is Christian Fiction as I am homeschooling my DD next year and she demands a wide variety to choose from lol) This list of course was made with what is available at my library and what is my kids reading levels. Some others are on my read aloud and audio lists. There are a lot of other good books at bookintime and sonlight, etc Biography Childhood Series-Abigail Adams, George Washington, Betsy Ross, etc. Columbus –D’Aulaire Pochontas-D’Aulaire Miles Standish: Plymouth Colony Leader Amos Fortune, Free Man-Yates Benjamin Franklin-D’Aulaire The Revolutionary John Adams-Harness Daniel Boone-Daughtery George Washinton-D’Aulaire Traitor: Case of Benedict Arnold-Fritz Why Not Lafayette-Fritz Carry on Mr.Bowditch Historical Fiction My America Series Dear America Series American Adventure Series Madelaine Takes Command (Living History Library) Siege!: The Story of St. Augustine in 1702-Hays Printer’s Apprentice-Krensky Calico Captive -Speare Meet Kaya (American girl) Meet Felicity (American Girl) Early Thunder –Fritz Matchlock Gun Johnny Tremain Sign of the Beaver Skippack School Elsie Dinsmore series (and offshoots –Millie, Violet, Kathleen etc) Nonfiction Miracle: The True Story of the Wreck of the Sea Venture-Karwaski Landing of the Pilgrims-Daughtery (Landmark book) George vs. George: The Revolutionary War as Seen by Both Sides-Schanzer Why Don’t You Get a Horse Sam Adams-Fritz A More Perfect Union-Maestro Pirate Diary Any of the Fritz books Adventure Mayflower Secret –Jackson (Trailblazer) Hostage on the Nighthawk: William Penn-Jackson (Trailblazer) Indian Captive: The Story of Mary Jemison –Lenski **Many of the historical fiction books can be moved here if they don't get chosen or if using a sequel Adventures Down Under Series Cooper Kids series –Frank Peretti Ladd Family Adventures –Lee Roddy The Daring Adventures of Penhaligon Brush Adventure of Hank the Cow dog Humor Ben and Me-Lawson Any of the Fritz books Bears on Hemlock MOuntain-Dagliesh My Life as a Smashed Burrito (Wally McDoogle series) Misadventures of Willie Plummet Science Fiction/Fantasy Qwerty Stevens Stuck in Time with Benjamin Franklin (also humor) Oh Say I Can’t See (Time Warp Trio) (also humor) Indian in the Cupboard Chronicles of Narnia Spell of the Crystal Chair (Seven Sleepers, Lost Chronicles #1) Door Within Trilogy Wilderking Trilogy Archives of Arthropos Wrinkle in Time Ordinary Princess Landon Snow Land of Elyon DragonSpell Mysteries American Girl Mystery Series Carole Marsh Mystery books Adventures of the Northwoods series Accidental Detectives series Red Rock Mysteries Mandie and the Secret tunnel (series) Sugar Creek Gang series 3 cousins detectives serie Folk Tales American Folktales Various Native American legends Realistic Fiction Here’s Lily series Winnie the Horse Gentler series Sophie’s World Series Cul De Sac Kids series High Hurdles series Adventures in Odyssey series Edited February 23, 2009 by AuntPol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 DITHOR? Can you explain?? Thanks! Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber in AUS Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Bump, what's DITHOR? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonshineLearner Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 :lurk5: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazymom4 Posted February 24, 2009 Share Posted February 24, 2009 Drawn Into the Heart of Reading by Heart of Dakota...you can check out their website for samples.... HTH Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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