pbt1294 Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 If you could only get one of the 4 recommended supplementary History books that are scheduled(the Usborne and Kingfisher), which one would it be and why??? Thanks, Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondeviolin Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 In TWTM, she recommends Usborne for the younger years (1-4), and Kingfisher for older (5-8, IIRC). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbt1294 Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 I actually think I remember reading that now. Well, I guess I have to get both then! LOL! I have kids all over that range! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ecclecticmum Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 We have a "pockets" edition of Usborne :tongue_smilie: It could literally fit in my pocket. I decided IMO there is no point getting a "proper" version of it, because the non-fiction Read Alouds and the Docos pretty much cover everything, and even the eldest can't sit still enough for a "proper" encylopedia (i tried the usborne archaeology one (her favourite subject next to egyptians) and she couldn't sit still enough for that lol. The Pockets edition has 1 or 2 nice simple blurbs and a few choice pics for the page that she can ask questions about. With your kids it depends how they are, both would be great, but just getting the Kingfisher one might be enough if they are happy to sit on your lap, or can pay attention. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverick_Mom Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I liked Kingfisher better than Usborne in general -- Usborne is awfully "busy" and I also found some typos on important words. But I do agree that for a younger child, Usborne is better -- more colorful, and the information is in smaller bites. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
homeschoolkitty Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Do you have an ISBN for either? I am doing something wrong, and I can't find them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallory Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 I think this is something you should go find and hold in your hands and see what you like better. Are your younger kids going to read the encyclopedia? Are your olders really going to outline from it? I wouldn't spend too much until you decide that history encyclopedias really work for your family. I don't think they work very good for outlines for my olders and have ended up finding other sources for that anyway (often one of the SOTW sections works okay). And my little ones don't usually read or even look at the big encyclopedias very much (and they are way down the list of what anyone wants to listen to for a read aloud and often much of that stuff we just read in story of the world or some other picture book). There are smaller books put out Usborne that are similar to the encyclopdia that my kids much prefer- like Internet Linked Greeks and Roman World. (Finally, though you probably don't want to hear it- for the older ones, my kids like the DK Difinitive Visual Guide History the best!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KAM Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 We don't use SOTW but have both KF and Usborne. I really prefer the Usborne, as do all the kids. The KF feels a bit wordy and advanced for most of the kids, though it might be okay for my 11 y.o. this year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FairProspects Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 As you have olders, I'd recommend the Kingfisher. We don't even use the Usbourne, since I feel SOTW and picture books are enough for grammar stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbt1294 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I thinking I need something geared more for the youngers. Something that has some cool pics for them to look at while I read or after I read. My oldest is going to be very busy with her own curr. So I need something to keep the younger ones engaged. Sounds like Usborne may be what I need. ~Kyle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 As you have olders, I'd recommend the Kingfisher. We don't even use the Usbourne, since I feel SOTW and picture books are enough for grammar stage. I agree. We never had the Usborne, just the Kingfisher. We looked at pictures in it sometimes. I used the memory lists in the back for memorywork. But really, we didn't use them much. There are so many good picture books for SOTW1 at the library that that was enough. Now that the kids are getting older, the Kingfisher is perfect for extra reading, and we didn't miss the Usborne one at all with all of the library books. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather R Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I thinking I need something geared more for the youngers. Something that has some cool pics for them to look at while I read or after I read. My oldest is going to be very busy with her own curr. So I need something to keep the younger ones engaged. Sounds like Usborne may be what I need. ~Kyle The internet links from the Usborne one are sometimes pretty cool, too, and that would give your youngers something to do while the older is busy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2_girls_mommy Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 I was posting at the same time as OP, and didn't see that she wanted something more toward the youngers. Sounds like Usborne is the one then. Have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 (edited) If you have to choose, Kingfisher. It's longevity will pay for itself. Edited June 29, 2012 by LibraryLover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbt1294 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 I figured I would buy one this year and the other next year and just sort of build up our "library". So, next question. I'm looking at The Usborne IL Encyclopedia of World History and there seems to be two. I'm assuming one is the updated version. Can you guys tell me which one is the updated version and which one is referenced to in the revised SOTW guide. I would like for my page numbers to match up. :001_smile: (One has a mask on the front and one has a knight) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather R Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 We have the mask version, and it lines up. HTH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pbt1294 Posted June 29, 2012 Author Share Posted June 29, 2012 We have the mask version, and it lines up. HTH. Awesome! So let me just double check. It lines up with the REVISED SOTW??? Thanks just double checking to clarify. :001_smile: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heather R Posted June 29, 2012 Share Posted June 29, 2012 Just looked on the bookshelf; My version was the PDF sold on Peace Hill Press's website in the summer of 2010, and it says "Revised Edition" on the cover. So unless there is another revision since then, you should be fine. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmyontheFarm Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Check at your local library if they have them or can bring them in for you to look at. Our library has one set that can never leave, so when we are at the library we spend a few minutes looking over the pages each week. Bonus: Free! And I don't have to dust them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lindblomnest Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 I bought a used copy of the Kingfisher Illustrated History of the World to use with my first grader this fall and am happy with it as a supplemental. I like that my kids will grow into it, so-to-speak. I think that between reading the Story of the World and working through the activity book, we'll just be thumbing through our supplemental book this year anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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