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kristacecilia
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Posted: Oct 05 2010 at 6:03am \| IP Logged

Could anyone point me in the direction of a good list of living history books for the younger ages/grades, particularly about ancient civilizations.

Or, do you have any that you personally recommend?

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Posted: Oct 05 2010 at 5:39pm \| IP Logged

Krista

I have a list here of Mesopotamia/Israel and Ancient Egyptian books. Some are for the younger set.

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Thanks, Erin!

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Posted: Oct 06 2010 at 4:34pm \| IP Logged

Krista

Sorry to be so brief before, I didn't have alot of time.

What other civilizations are you studying?

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Posted: Oct 06 2010 at 9:55pm \| IP Logged

Krista~
Here is our Ancient Egypt Booklist for this term:
2010-10-06_215153_Ancient_Egypt_Booklist.pdf

And, this blog-Satori Smiles has a supplemental reading list that follows along with Story of the World -Ancient-Vol.1. There are some picture books and child-dvds in there that may be good for your 6 yo.

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We are using STory of the World 1 for a spine, so all the ones that are covered in there- I know mesopotamia, greece, rome, egypt, iran, china.....

Thanks so much!

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Posted: Oct 07 2010 at 3:46pm \| IP Logged

Hi Krista.

The following is our resource list for studying the Time of Christ, the Greeks - 11th century. The plans clearly note whether or not the reading selections are intended for 4th grade or 8th grade, and there are several picture books throughout that were read alouds for youngers. I'll have to see if I can find my ancient history reading list.

I couldn't find it just now...it might be on another computer. I'll come back and post for you if I find it. I know I have some picture books on it.

2010-10-07_152059_historyresourcelist_09-10.pdf

Also be sure to check out:

** St. George's Books - Chronological history reading broken down by age - I enjoy this site and their recommendations broken down by chronological period and further by ages. It's very helpful. St. George's Books sells the resource recommendations for the RC History program.

** Reading Your Way Through History (great resource here, but not many books for youngers)

** Penny Gardner's Living History Booklist

Have fun building booklists!!!

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Posted: Oct 07 2010 at 3:59pm \| IP Logged

Krista

We are using SOTW4 and my dc are loving it.

More of our booklists:
From when we studied China, lots of picture books, Romeand I like the books listed at this Christian site.

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Posted: Oct 07 2010 at 9:09pm \| IP Logged

Thank you so much, Erin, Jen, and Suzanne!!

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Posted: Oct 07 2010 at 11:41pm \| IP Logged

Be sure to let us know what's in your pile when finished deciding, we love talking books

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