Roxy Roller Posted June 16, 2011 Share Posted June 16, 2011 I am driving myself crazy and I am hoping that you can help me. We are moving into the Middle Ages, Renaissance and Reformation in the fall, and I can't make up my mind which spine to use. I will be mainly using it with my 4th to 7th Graders. Here are the ones that I have looked at, but I think I have decided against. Although if you have a good argument, I will revisit them. Story of the World 2/3 - Bauer Mystery of History 2/3 Kingfisher History of the World - I have the white and the red. I am not sure about the following: Story of the Middle Ages - Miller/Guerber Story of the Renaissance and Reformation - Miller/Guerber Middle Ages - Mills Renaissance and Reformation Times - Mills Our Island Story - Marshall This Country of Ours - Marshall Story of the Thirteen Colonies - Guerber Story of Liberty - Coffin I also have Famous Men of the Middle Ages and Famous Men of the Renaissance and Reformation, but I don't want to use them as a spine, they will be used for enrichment. I will also be having my DD outline/rewrite from various books as we go. I really want to find a spine that will 'be enough', meaning, if we don't do anything but read and narrate when things get busy, we will not suffer. Although I am planning to add additional books and literature. We are evangelical protestants, if that makes any difference. Thanks in advance, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Popehj Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 I'm struggling with this as well, did you ever figure out what to do? I don't know if I should use Guerber/Miller or Mills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marynamo Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Have you looked at Diana Waring's series History Revealed? Really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 (edited) . Edited September 5, 2023 by SilverMoon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonia Posted October 19, 2014 Share Posted October 19, 2014 We're studying ancients this year and we're using the Dorothy Mills books as spines. I haven't seen her MA or RR books but I think they could work for what you want, if they are like the ancients books. They are not religious though. But you could add in that with a few other books (the Withrow series, 100 Most Important Events in Church history, etc.) I think her writing style is good, it's clear and covers a lot of content. Your 7th grader could read it independently but you might want to read aloud to your 4th grader. I do a mix of both with my daughter (5th grade). I'll read longer sections out loud and then have her read shorter sections. We're liking the ancients book and I plan to continue with her books next year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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