Beth in SW WA Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 My dds are loving this book. It has short chapters, quick activities and just enough info per topic/chapter. I purchased this at Costco a while ago. Highly recommend for gentle intro to US history for mid-elementary.CBoUSH at Amazon for $10'ish.... We will use this w/ our CC cycle 3 history this year along with a few US History research projects and the lit from BF American (early elementary). Although entitled 'complete book of us history' -- it is not necessarily complete. But plenty of info for grades 2/3. I would love to read other feedback regarding this book. Did anyone do a Native American project? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinyhappypeople Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 We're just barely starting it, but so far, so good. I love that there are so many illustrations. Both of my girls are very visual people, so I think that will help them remember more of what they're learning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 (edited) "Complete Book of US History": Loved it! Used it along with a lot of the OLDER Cornerstones of Freedom books on individual events in US history. Neither of our DSs ever liked hands-on activities or projects, so no experience with a Native American project. We did read a series of biographies on famous Native Americans (Troll publishers), plus a lot of the books from Sonlight 3 and 4, several of which have Native American protagonists. And, I did think that the book was so cheap and colorful, it would be a great one to cut up as you used it and turn it into visuals and booklets for a lapbook of U.S. history... Our DSs were 3rd/4th and 4th/5th grades the 2 years we did U.S. History. We also were doing the "Complete Book of U.S. States and Presidents" (made flashcards for each state and pres.), plus the Holling C. Holling books and the Beautiful Feet Geography guide and map pack for our geography along with those above American History resources. Worked great! Enjoy! Warmest regards, Lori D. Edited August 31, 2011 by Lori D. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share Posted August 31, 2011 Our DSs were 3rd/4th and 4th/5th grades the 2 years we did U.S. History. We also were doing the "Complete Book of U.S. States and Presidents" (made flashcards for each state and pres.), Enjoy! Warmest regards, Lori D. Hi Lori, We already cut up our "Complete Book Of US States and Presidents" and made a 5-page lapbook. For this not-so-crafty-mom that was a fun project. You can't beat these cheap books from Costco. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmmetler Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 We're using US History, States and Presidents, and Maps and Geography all along with Sonlight Core 3&4. DD really likes them, and they cover some different information than the Landmark book or Story of the USA. I think I paid $14.95 for all three of the Complete books together at Costco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlessedMom Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 Thank you for sharing your excitement about this book. Does anyone know if it is currently available at Costco? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 My costco was out of these when I went the last few times. I think the workbooks come in the summer or spring for the purpose of "summer education"? I finally ordered it on Amazon after hearing many good reviews. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewe Mama Posted August 31, 2011 Share Posted August 31, 2011 We just started it on Monday and are using it with the free www.guestthollow.com American History I curriculum. I'm not too fond of some of their choices, so The Complete Book of US History fills in some of the holes. We are using History pockets for the crafty-type projects. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RootAnn Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I'm using it as my spine this year although with the American Girl (Portraits of An American Girlhood) unit study book, many books from SL 3+4 (and some I picked out from other resources, and various art and music tie-ins. I like how many topics it touches on that we can then expand on using other resources. I don't know how long it'll take us to get through all our activities, but we plan on taking our time & enjoying the whole thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom31257 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 It's a very good book. I used it as the spine for our study last year and shared my research with several on the board. I posted about it here if anyone else is interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smilesonly Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I've ordered the workbook for grades 3-5 and plan on using it with Core D instead of Landmark. So good to hear others have enjoyed this!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tam101 Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 Thanks for the heads up. I might be good for us next year! Never to early to plan. :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 sigh... I *desperately* need a little girl or two to homeschool now that we are nearly done with our DSs (one graduated last year, the other graduates this year) -- girls to fill those gaps our boys would never do: coloring, crafts, lapbooking, art, etc. ... :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thundersweet Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 I've ordered the workbook for grades 3-5 and plan on using it with Core D instead of Landmark. So good to hear others have enjoyed this!:001_smile: Sent you a pm but I'll also ask here. How do you plan to use this book with core D. Core D is sitting on my shelf and I am not fond of Landmark for my 10 yo dd. Thanks, Sandy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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