tntgoodwin Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) Are the any alternatives to SOTW? Something that does pretty much the same thing, but from a different author or authors? I think I would prefer something from multiple authors, just for comparisons sake. Let me know if you know of anything! Christian or secular is fine, I am interested in accuracy. Also, mostly looking for more in the US history era. Edited April 1, 2011 by tntgoodwin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 You may want to state secular or Christian in design. :) I will say that public texts exist that are divided into the classical studies and have for some years. I want to say that they are the Prentice Hall World Explorer sets. They are colorful and have good pictures. You could read passages. These are the only ones I know that might be ok for such a young group. If Christian content is not an issues, MOH of course, although once again you will need to read. I think for the ages of your dc I would approach ancient history interactively. Watch some movies/documentaries. I would use the library resources too. I would not begin a read aloud with SOTW until first grade. I would type "egypt" into the library search engine and choose ten books. I would buy a lapbook or history pocket and coloring sheets. I read to my girls while they colored. Also, I cut the pieces for the pockets and lapbooks ahead of time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Thanks! I edited my OP to make it more useful! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 (edited) . Edited July 12, 2022 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted April 2, 2011 Author Share Posted April 2, 2011 Not sure if that is what I want...is it a book, or several different books? I am kinda looking for one thick book that I can read out loud...KWIM? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stripe Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) You're looking for an anthology or some other work that has several different, distinct perspectives on various events in it, about world history? ETA: Oh, for US history. But are you looking for a SOTW type book by someone else, who is not SWB, about US history, OR a single book by multiple authors that includes multiple perspectives. Edited April 2, 2011 by stripe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Have you looked at "A Child's History of the World" by Hillyer? Just make sure you get the Calvert edition if you decide to purchase. ETA: Just noticed you are looking for US History, and not World History. Oops! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classical Book Worm Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 There's also Grombrich's A Little History of the World. http://www.amazon.com/Little-History-World-H-Gombrich/dp/0300108834/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1301754839&sr=8-2 I haven't used it, but I've heard good things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flobee76 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 We are using Queen Homeschool's A Living History of Our World, America's Story, Vol.1. We are enjoying it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodland_Mom Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 A Book in Time is an informative website that has lots of history text options. Most of the text listed have recommended age/grade levels and description or links to reviews of the book. Maybe you'll find what you're looking for there! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 www.joyhakim.com/books.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mcconnellboys Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 For U.S. history geared toward a middle school age crowd, you might look at Joy Hakim's series, but that doesn't give you variety insofar as authors..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 (edited) Why not look at Beautiful Feet? You have a guide and literature selections. Oh, and go look at Biblioplan too. You do not have to use SOTW and could choose to use MOH with other primary books. Both of these use more than one author, although not one thick book. The guides plans everything out. You can get all kinds of things to go along or accompany your study should you desire. Heart of Dakota (Darkness, hehe) and My Father's World come to mind for multiple resources and planning included as well. Edited April 2, 2011 by ChrissySC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jewel7123 Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 Heart of Darkness Um, was this an error? lol It's Heart of Dakota. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrissySC Posted April 2, 2011 Share Posted April 2, 2011 LOL, yes error .. I was looking at the book and trying to decide if I wanted to read it. Oh my goodness! I think this might be a sign that I am spending too much time on here lately! Note - you know the book - Joseph Conrad wrote it. I read it a long time ago and thought of it when I was reading another post about 7th/5th grade reading lit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tntgoodwin Posted April 3, 2011 Author Share Posted April 3, 2011 Thanks for the suggestions, I will look into these! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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