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We should be careful about what our children are exposed to, but we shouldn’t shelter them completely. They need to be aware of what is happening around the world. Here are suggestions of how your family can keep up with current events in your homeschool in age-appropriate ways.
Learning doesn’t have to stop for a trip! Check out these 100 ways to keep learning while traveling. Includes academic and life skills suggestions.
Instead of learning only about the accomplishments of famous Americans, learn about their childhoods and some of the circumstances that shaped their lives in the Childhood of Famous Americans series. Find a living book to complement your history studies in this listing by time period.
A lapbook can be an engaging and fun way to learn about a specific topic. Our hands-on study of U.S. elections with the lap-pak from Home School in the Woods was perfect for learning about elections! We still pull this lapbook out to review when election time rolls around.
Living books are an excellent way to learn history. You can learn about the time period, customs, and beliefs by following the story of one individual. Here are some of our favorite living history books.
We love reading the YWAM biographies. These living books bring history to life as we learn about an individual and his or her impact on history and the culture in which they lived. Find one to complement your history studies in this listing by time period.
These living books about Ancient Greece will bring history to life. Books About Ancient Greece for All Ages Big Buildings of the Ancient World: X Ray Picture Book by Joanne Jessop In Search of Troy by Giovanni Caselli It’s Greek to Me by Michael Macrone The Seven Wonders of the Ancient World by Peter A Clayton The Stuff They Left Behind Portfolios Books About Ancient Greece for Grades 1-3 A City
The history of Ancient Egypt is rich and vibrant–stories of Pharaohs, tomb robbers, and advances in science with mummification, pyramid building, and new farming techniques. Enjoy these living books about Ancient Egypt and learn about the culture and daily life of that time. Books About Ancient Egypt for All Ages Big Buildings of the Ancient World: X Ray Picture Book by Joanne Jessop Pyramid by David Macaulay (must have book) Pyramids by
A lot happened from 1946 to the present. Here are suggestions for living books about the modern era to learn about the people and events of this time. Books About the Modern Era for All Ages We Interrupt This Broadcast by Joe Garner (Listen to the actual broadcast of important events in history) YouTube video of the first moon landing Books About the Modern Era for Grades 1-3 Book Series Childhood
The effects of World War II were far reaching. The following list of books includes stories of people from Europe and America. One story, Mercedes and the Chocolate Pilot, even sparked my desire to learn more about the chocolate pilot and I found two other books on the subject. Books About World War II for All Ages The Sound of Music Movie Check out the von Trapp family website with more information about the
The time between World War I and World War II (1920-1939) was a difficult time for many. The United States experienced the Great Depression. Europe was trying to recover from World War I. Read some of the stories and learn about this challenging time period. Books About Pre-World War II 1900’s for All Ages We Interrupt This Broadcast by Joe Garner (Listen to the actual broadcast of important events in history)
Learn about World War I with these living books. Books About World War I for Grades 1-3 Book Series Childhood of Famous Americans Series Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents by Mike Venezia Woodrow Wilson, 28th U.S. President Once Upon America A Long Way to Go: A Story of Women’s Right to Vote by Zibby Oneal Hero Over Here: A Story of World War I by Kathleen V. Kudlinski Spine A Child’s
The early 1900’s was a time of discoveries and inventions. It also saw record numbers of immigrants come to the United States. Learn about this fascinating time period with these living books. Books About Industrialization for Grades 1-3 Book Series American Girl Samantha & Nellie Rebecca Childhood of Famous Americans Series Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents by Mike Venezia Theodore Roosevelt, 26th U.S. President William Howard Taft, 27th U.S. President
The Reconstruction Era (1866-1900) was a time of rebuilding for America. It was also the time of some amazing inventions and discoveries. Books About Reconstruction for All Ages Hats are for Watering Horses by Mary Blount Christian Books About Reconstruction for Grades 1-3 Book Series Childhood of Famous Americans Series Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents by Mike Venezia Andrew Johnson, 17th U.S. President Ulysses S. Grant, 18th U.S. President Rutherford
The Civil War (1861-1865) was a pivotal point in American history. Learn the stories of the people involved and how they exhibited bravery in the face of difficult and dangerous situations. Books About the Civil War for All Ages Where Lincoln Walked by Raymond Bial Books About the Civil War for Grades 1-3 Book Series American Girl Addy Childhood of Famous Americans Series Getting to Know the U.S. Presidents by Mike
