Dmmetler Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I was planning to do SL core 6 next year, since DD wants to go back to ancients for awhile, but discovered that she'd found SOTW and has obviously read and enjoyed it (despite claiming it was "Boring" and preferring CHOW when we did Core 1/2). So, I'm looking for an alternative "Spine" for this time through. I think I can still use the SL Core 6 and other literature selections I'd planned on, but I'd like a framework. There is a "Complete Book of World History" that would be cheap, but I'm a little concerned it would be a bit light. DD has enjoyed "The Complete Book of US history" and "Presidents and States" in addition to Landmark in core 3/4, though. There's also an "Ancient Civilizations" middle school textbook that I found on Amazon that doesn't look unreasonably priced-but that I know nothing about. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2smartones Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 Mystery of History? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 For dd8 next year...I'm using the first hundred pages of KF History Encyclopedia (the red one) for our ancients spine. We'll read a ton of books for filler with a heavy focus on Greece & Rome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iucounu Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 It's just a textbook and not a spine per se as I understand the term (still coming up to speed on homeschooling) but I bought Glencoe World History recently and it is pretty nice, in my opinion. I was able to find a like-new New York State copy for cheap, plus a CD containing the full text of the book, plus all workbooks and extra study materials, for an extra $30. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crimson Wife Posted February 9, 2012 Share Posted February 9, 2012 I used KHE for the first time through the cycle and will be using a combo of K12 Human Odyssey and the Catholic Schools Textbook Project series Light to the Nations the next time through. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeanM Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 We're also using the K12 Human Odyssey as a spine for the second cycle. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted February 10, 2012 Share Posted February 10, 2012 We're also using the K12 Human Odyssey books for grades 7-9; then hopefully back to SWB for 10-12 (hopefully, because this assumes she has the time to finish the series...:D) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 OUP's World in Ancient Times series? It's fabulous. :) But OH MY WORD! The price! I got the set when it went on crazy sale a while back but maybe your library has it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zaichiki Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 My 12 y.o. logic-stage history-lover uses DK History: The Definitive Visual Guide and National Geographic's Almanac of World History. Here are "look inside" links: http://www.amazon.com/History-Definitive-Visual-Civilization-Present/dp/075663119X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328935028&sr=1-1 http://www.amazon.com/National-Geographic-Almanac-World-History/dp/1426208901/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1328935103&sr=1-2#reader_1426208901 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeaTotaler Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 My son will be finishing up the series in 8th grade. I haven't decided what we will be doing in High School. I was planning to do SL core 6 next year, since DD wants to go back to ancients for awhile, but discovered that she'd found SOTW and has obviously read and enjoyed it (despite claiming it was "Boring" and preferring CHOW when we did Core 1/2). So, I'm looking for an alternative "Spine" for this time through. I think I can still use the SL Core 6 and other literature selections I'd planned on, but I'd like a framework. There is a "Complete Book of World History" that would be cheap, but I'm a little concerned it would be a bit light. DD has enjoyed "The Complete Book of US history" and "Presidents and States" in addition to Landmark in core 3/4, though. There's also an "Ancient Civilizations" middle school textbook that I found on Amazon that doesn't look unreasonably priced-but that I know nothing about. Any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Where is a good place to purchase K12 HO? I think this sounds like a better plan for dd8 (rather than our oft used SOTW 1).... Thanks in advance! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matilda Posted February 17, 2012 Share Posted February 17, 2012 Where is a good place to purchase K12 HO? I think this sounds like a better plan for dd8 (rather than our oft used SOTW 1).... Thanks in advance! Amazon has used copies for $15. http://www.amazon.com/Human-Odyssey-Vol-Prehistory-Through/dp/1931728534/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329521315&sr=8-1-spell Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TGHEALTHYMOM Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 After SOTW for years, I just use Usborne and KingFisher. We also have used CHOW in busy times. Thanks for asking though, I am planning our next year and beyond, and was wondering about a new Ancient spine as well. :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beth in SW WA Posted February 18, 2012 Share Posted February 18, 2012 Amazon has used copies for $15. http://www.amazon.com/Human-Odyssey-Vol-Prehistory-Through/dp/1931728534/ref=sr_1_sc_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1329521315&sr=8-1-spell Purchased this...Thanks!:001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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