This is my all time favorite history text. It introduced me, at the advanced age of 35, to world history. Sure, I had had world history in high school...in 6th period...with the football coach as teacher. And he probably knew his stuff, but it couldn't get through the mid afternoon sleepies.

By the time I finished reading through A Child's History of the World with my oldest child in 4th grade Calvert, I finally had a clue. It really turned me on to history. Now it is available as a separate package from Calvert which I think is really neat.

This is a secular history that was written by a Catholic, V.M. Hillyer, that includes Biblical stories. Did you get all that ?! It starts with prehistoric man so it is from an evolutionary perspective. It treats historical stories from the Bible as history, as, indeed, they are. And every once in a while, you may get a whiff of a Catholic perspective. The stories seem simple one by one; however, taken as a whole, this book provides a memorable framework for further studies to fill out.

New Year at History at Our House

If you happen to be looking for a secular history curriculum spanning all age levels and provided by an experienced history teacher, take a look at History at Our House. For the 2008/2009 school year, they have simplified their tier structure. You pay by level so this may be good for those with more than one student studying at the same level. I have not used this curriculum; however, I would suggest listening to the free seminars to see if you like the way that Mr. Powell teaches.

Great List of Historical Documentaries

Check out this wonderful list of historical documentaries on my friend's blog! Stay and look around her blog. Lisa is a second generation homeschooler and has a lovely family that includes natural and adopted children.