Squawky Acres Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 I just started using Beautiful Feet American History (Primary level) with my K, 2nd and 3rd graders -- to supplement our SOTW and four-year history cycle. I like its gentle, literature-based introduction to American History, and just leave out the Bible verses and related discussions. As my children are older, we are able to condense lessons, and go through it at a good pace so that it will probably just take us a few months to complete. The problem is that it ends in the 1860's, and I would also like to cover topics through modern history in the same way and at the same level. I thought about putting together my own resources and book lists, but was wondering if there were any that have already been assembled. Their customer service rep was very helpful, and suggested that we could do the Westward Expansion or History of the Horse units next before going into the Intermediate Level, which does cover both time periods; but I am really set on doing modern history next before going up a level. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeriJ Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Check the book list in the free curriculum guide at Simply Charlotte Mason. They are grouped by time period and grade level. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UCF612 Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Wayfarers? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_Bear Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Maybe try looking at the Sonlight books arranged by History cycle a la WTM? This very helpful homeschooler has this arranged. http://homescool-ed.blogspot.com/2007/04/sonlight-books-arranged-by-well-trained.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Squawky Acres Posted May 28, 2016 Author Share Posted May 28, 2016 (edited) Thank you. These are all very helpful suggestions. I just needed some help in narrowing down some good books for elementary students on more contemporary history. I can use all of these book lists! Edited May 28, 2016 by Squawky Acres Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaxy Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The book "All Through the Ages" is an extremely helpful booklist that might help you here (and for future history studies, too). Pulls sources from BF, Sonlight, and more and organizes them chronologically, and by type and age level. Fabulous resource! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chelli Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Guest Hollow's American History Year 2 Free and covers from 1861 to the 1990's 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALB Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Truthquest American History for Young Students, volume 3 covers 1860- present. Many BF users also use TQ and vise versa. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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