A History of US

This year I will going through 5th grade Calvert for the third time. It is not my favorite Calvert grade and one reason is the tediously dull American History text. At least, it was tediously dull - perhaps they have upgraded to a less dull text but history textbooks seem to have dull as part of their definition.

But Calvert has other strengths and I know an excellent way to supplement middle school American history. About 6 years ago, I read through Joy Hakim's A History of US with my two older children. It was a delightful experience. I remember the writing being crisp and entertaining and the stories enthralling. The only downside, for me, was a strong liberal bent to both the selection and presentation of the material. However, I never mind getting more than one side of a story and this is no exception. I find my understanding of history to be greatly enriched by viewpoints that challenge my own.

I am quite looking forward to making the journey with Ms. Hakim again...