Homeschool History

I have purchased T O N S of history curriculum. I can't even express the remorse I have over all the money spent/wasted on homeschool history curriculum. What we still continue to use today out of the entire lot is "The Story of the Ancient World" by H.A. Guerber & Christine Miller from Nothing New Press. We read one section at breakfast each morning and often, both children BEG me to read another section. What is in this history book? The Old Testament! Seriously, it is that good!

Published in 1896 (!) and written for elementary age children (and their parents), these age appropriate, chronological narratives are excellent and provide the "friendly read aloud" atmosphere I was looking for. We often have lots of discussion and other parts of our day may intersect with the morning reading.

From the Nothing New Press website:
"The engaging narratives that followed are richly detailed accounts of the lives and times of the most important people of the period, arranged chronologically. The people are placed within the context of their times, and their history is presented with interesting background information so that the entire narrative flows as a single, unbroken story. Dates are given in the narrative where they are known; the pronunciation of place and personal names is carefully marked at its first encounter in the text; and illustrations abound. The text includes maps, a comprehensive timeline of all the persons and events encountered in the history, a comprehensive Recommended Reading list of wonderful historical fiction and non-fiction keyed to the chapters; and a complete bibliography and index round out the book".

Soon, we'll be reading "The Story of the Greeks"...can't wait!