lulalu Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Joy Hakim's a Story of US or A Child's First Book of American History (Beautiful Feet)? 13 volumes seems like a lot to get through! But BF's book seems like it might be too young. Anyone have thought on these 2? Or another spine that is good. We like narratives. Ds loves A Child's History of the World if that gives an idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zoo Keeper Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 I don't think BF's book is too young for that age at all (for most kids). Especially if he likes CHOW, BF's book would be similar to that style. I think that Hakim (especially the 13 vol) would be overkill for that age. IMO, Hakim is better for jr high-- it is a LOT to get through. Landmark History of the American People (Boorstin) is another narrative American history that I like. You can see samples here... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lori D. Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Well, Story of US is more typically done in 7th-9th grades, so doing it for 4th-6th grades may be not only long, but also a bit over the heads, esp. of the younger student. Maybe: - The Complete book of United States History -- gr. 4-5, secular - Landmark History of the American People: vol 1 = colonial up to Civil War; vol 2 = Civil War to 1960s -- gr. 4-8 - A Child's Story of America -- gr. 4-5, Christian, very story-like in approach - Learning Adventures: vol. 2: A New World of Adventure (colonial/early U.S.) + vol. 3: Westward & Onward (up through late 1800s) -- gr. 4-6, unit study approach other options: - Girls of American History -- gr. 2-6; based on the American Girls book series - America's Story -- gr. 3-6, Christian, Charlotte Mason in approach - Our Land of Liberty -- gr. 4-5, secular - Abeka: Heritage Studies 5 -- gr. 5, Christian - America the Beautiful -- gr. 5-8, Christian - Moving Beyond the Page -- gr. 6, secular -- history units are on American History 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommalongadingdong Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 Hakim's books are too much for 4-6. I have them, I've tried them for my 5th grader, they don't work well. 1 hour ago, Lori D. said: Landmark History of the American People: vol 1 = colonial up to Civil War; vol 2 = Civil War to 1960s That's my suggestion if I had to pick 1 book. It doesn't cover pre Columbian times, but it's good stuff. I also love love love the Giant American History Timeline workbook for pacing, worksheets, and mkaking sure you're hitting all the right things. The Beginner's American History by HD Montgomery is also good to have. The copy I have is weirdly organized, but it's the only of I'd say a dozen books about US History/13 colonies I have that talks about the founding of each colony, specifically it was Lord Baltimore and Maryland I was looking for. My kids also love the Interactive History Adventure books. They don't cover everything, but we have about a dozen for US history up through reconstruction, and they remember the stories from those better than anything else. I also like the Evan Moor history pockets! They're perfect!!! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) . Edited October 30, 2022 by SilverMoon 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mommalongadingdong Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 40 minutes ago, SilverMoon said: Build Your Library uses the regular Hakim set as a spine for those ages but spreads it across two years (levels 5 and 6). The new BYL doesn't use Hakim as spines anymore. She's redone it, and uses different books now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EKS Posted November 9, 2020 Share Posted November 9, 2020 (edited) I recommend the concise edition of Hakim. Way, way better than the original. Four volumes, beautifully laid out and illustrated. Edited November 9, 2020 by EKS 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilverMoon Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 (edited) On 11/9/2020 at 2:36 PM, Mommalongadingdong said: The new BYL doesn't use Hakim as spines anymore. She's redone it, and uses different books now. 👍 Edited October 30, 2022 by SilverMoon 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah0000 Posted November 10, 2020 Share Posted November 10, 2020 The BF book is not too young for that age range. You can add in output pretty easily as well if you wanted more. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulalu Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 Thanks looks like the 13 books are out as an option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lulalu Posted November 10, 2020 Author Share Posted November 10, 2020 4 hours ago, Sarah0000 said: The BF book is not too young for that age range. You can add in output pretty easily as well if you wanted more. I think this is what we will use then. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Momto6inIN Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 We love the History of Us concise version too, but IME it doesn't work well for younger than 6th grade. YMMV of course, but that was our experience. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoCal_Bear Posted November 15, 2020 Share Posted November 15, 2020 +1 on the Concise History of Us as well. It is published by K12. There are lots of used copies floating around. I think I got all 4 volumes for under $25 total a couple of years ago. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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