My3Munchkins Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 (edited) We'll be using SOTW1 in the fall. I would like to purchase a few books as additional resources to go along with SOTW (I'll use the library too). What are your top 3-5 favorites? ETA: DC are 6 and 7. :) Edited June 22, 2012 by My3Munchkins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecclecticmum Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 1. Some sort of encyclopedia (I use a DK Pocket Edition World History) 2. A Book about the beginnings (depending upon your faith - first people, evolution, dinosaurs, creation, bible etc) 3. A good Illustrated factual book about Egypt (again, depends on ages of children) I like ones that show art, hieroglyphics, clothing, jewellery, day to day life, plus machinery) 4. A book about other civilisations (incans, aztecs, babylonians, pompeii) 5. One more book depending upon the interests of the child. An ancient Rome one would be a good choice. I have a pocket encyclopedia, a couple of egyptian books, famous figures of ancient times pop-outs, two books (egypt & rome) based more on the archaeological findings of a childs life in those days, A little history of the world etc. Basic Guide to Encyclopedias: Pre-K-K: Usborne First "Series" 1st-4th: Usborne 5th-8th: Kingfisher 9th-12th: Technical/Scientific based guides/encyclopedias I'd say for younger kids, a basic encyclopedia with blurbs and nice detailed pictures that they can ask questions about, a more factual one for elder children. Other books I tend to base on their interests, consequently we have a LOT of egyptian books, as my daughter is enthralled with Ancient Egypt, its even going to be the theme of her birthday party LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
My3Munchkins Posted June 20, 2012 Author Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks! We'll also be using the library but I like having our own books too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeplessnights Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 My boys really liked the Gilgamesh trilogy picture books: Gilgamesh the King, The Revenge of Ishtar, and the Last Quest of Gilgamesh. Oh, and the Usborne Time Traveler too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linguistmama Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I'll second the Gilgamesh trilogy since we loved it! The art is beautiful. We also really loved the D'aulaire greek myths. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
warneral Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 The sonlight list is here http://homescool-ed.blogspot.com/2007/04/sonlight-books-arranged-by-well-trained.html I also have found book lists for winter promise, tapestry of grace. Many of the books listed above are in these lists plus many more :) Activity books, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3peasinapod Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 I second the Gilgamesh trilogy! They are wonderful. We also loved Roman Diary by Platt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BugsMama Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 My Purchase List: D'ulaires Greek Myths Gilgamesh Trilogy The Wanderings of Odysseus Black Ships before Troy and undecided for egypt- maybe a book on the mythology Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleeplessnights Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 If your child is young (1st-3rd), I'd recommend Boy of the Pyramids published by simplycharlottemason.com for Egypt. My K & 2nd loved it last year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellen Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My son's favorite books were Conquest!: Can You Build a Roman City by Julia Brice, Egyptian Diary: the Journal of Nakht and Roman Diary both by Richard Platt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alte Veste Academy Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 (edited) How old are your munchkins? :D Their ages/levels would affect my recommendations. :) ETA: OK, I see from the intro thread that the munchkins doing SOTW will be 7 and 6. My 7 and 6 year olds' favorites from this year: The Aesop for Children Egyptian Diary Roman Diary Roman Myths Pyramid Gods and Pharaohs from Egyptian Mythology D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths City: A Story of Roman Planning and Construction Edited June 22, 2012 by Alte Veste Academy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmmaNadine Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 My son's favorite books were Conquest!: Can You Build a Roman City by Julia Brice, Egyptian Diary: the Journal of Nakht and Roman Diary both by Richard Platt. What great suggestions. I haven't heard of either of these authors before, but they sound like wonderful additions to both SotW and other history curriculum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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