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Tagged: high school, History, world history, World history spine

This topic has 5 replies, 6 voices, and was last updated 9 years, 11 months ago by Rachel White.

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June 26, 2015 at 6:15 pm
DawnD
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I am looking for a book ( or books) that I can use for a spine for written narrations that I can add other reading or research to for a world history program of my own design. I know I’m reinventing the wheel, but I can’t find the perfect thing for my 10th grade son. Anyone have an idea?
June 27, 2015 at 8:07 am
pslively
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Susan Wise Bauer wrote some high school/adult history books pretty recently. I have not read them so I cannot recommend them, but they might be worth looking into.
Other than that, I don’t know. I have looked for the same thing but have been unsuccessful in finding that perfect book. Right now we are using Diana Waring cd’s and textbooks to tie everything together. I love then but would still like something more.
June 27, 2015 at 8:49 am
nebby
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I’d try looking at what Heritage History has.
June 27, 2015 at 11:20 am
sheraz
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I second Nebby. They have many books that have been divided by topic, reading level, etc. We use lots of them for our history selections.
June 28, 2015 at 8:04 pm
Misty
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We went with Winston Churchill for our spine.
June 28, 2015 at 9:28 pm
Rachel White
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Bauer has the three new books so far, with good coverage of non-European histories. Documented history approach. I am still reading reviews on it. Looks promising in being even-handed. Definitely High school/adult material. May need previewing at some areas.
For a distinctly Christian approach: Streams of Civilization Vol. 1 and 2: http://cathyduffyreviews.com/history-geography/streams-of-civilization.htm
Winston Churchill’s Look at Ambleside for more info.
The New Penguin History of the World by J.M. Roberts (I’m most interested in this one) http://cathyduffyreviews.com/history-geography/new-history-world.htm
Stobaugh’s ‘World History’. Add other books to it to fill out the content. The readings are short, but questions thought-provoking. Some have complained that he adds too much of his own commentary. I’ m looking into that charge. http://cathyduffyreviews.com/History-series-Stobaugh.htm
HTH, RAchel