BOOK LIST (to print) -- WORLD: OVERVIEW
ELEMENTARY
FC My Book of Delights: Book Eleven
FC My Book of Delights: Book Twelve
FC My Book of Delights: Book Twelve
♦ A Child's Geography of the World by V. M. Hillyer
♦ $ A Child's History of the World by V.M. HIllyer
♥ Favorite Tales of Long Ago by James Baldwin (1955)
A collection of favorites.
► ♥ Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin
Baldwin was one of the best children's historical storytellers of his day. William Bennett drew heavily from his works in his Book of Virtues.
♥ Seven Historic Ages by Arthur Gilman (1874)
♥ Number Stories of Long Ago by D. E. Smith (1919)
♥ Old World Hero Stories by Eva March Tappan (1911)
Stories of Greece, Rome, Germanic Nations, Middle Ages, Crusades and more. Good readaloud.
♥ Tales from Far and Near: History Stories of Other Lands by Arthur Terry (1915)
“Simple stories from ancient history.”
♥ Ten Boys from History by Kate Sweetser (1910)
“In this small volume the boys of many lands and races whose stories are told, have been selected not because they later became famous men...but because each one achieved something noteworthy as a boy.”
♥ Ten Boys Who Lived on the Road to Long Ago by Jane Andrews (1895)
♥ The Book of Brave Adventures by Dorothy Calhoun (1915)
“Dear Girls and Boys: When is a book like a mirror? The answer is,’When you can see yourself in it.’ . . . May this book reflect many deeds of yours which show you to be a brave young adventurer.”
♥ The Seven Little Sisters That Live on the Round Ball That Floats in the Air by Jane Andrews (1887)
► Jim Weiss The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer
♦ $ A Child's History of the World by V.M. HIllyer
♥ Favorite Tales of Long Ago by James Baldwin (1955)
A collection of favorites.
► ♥ Fifty Famous Stories Retold by James Baldwin
Baldwin was one of the best children's historical storytellers of his day. William Bennett drew heavily from his works in his Book of Virtues.
♥ Seven Historic Ages by Arthur Gilman (1874)
♥ Number Stories of Long Ago by D. E. Smith (1919)
♥ Old World Hero Stories by Eva March Tappan (1911)
Stories of Greece, Rome, Germanic Nations, Middle Ages, Crusades and more. Good readaloud.
♥ Tales from Far and Near: History Stories of Other Lands by Arthur Terry (1915)
“Simple stories from ancient history.”
♥ Ten Boys from History by Kate Sweetser (1910)
“In this small volume the boys of many lands and races whose stories are told, have been selected not because they later became famous men...but because each one achieved something noteworthy as a boy.”
♥ Ten Boys Who Lived on the Road to Long Ago by Jane Andrews (1895)
♥ The Book of Brave Adventures by Dorothy Calhoun (1915)
“Dear Girls and Boys: When is a book like a mirror? The answer is,’When you can see yourself in it.’ . . . May this book reflect many deeds of yours which show you to be a brave young adventurer.”
♥ The Seven Little Sisters That Live on the Round Ball That Floats in the Air by Jane Andrews (1887)
► Jim Weiss The Story of the World by Susan Wise Bauer
MIDDLE SCHOOL
♥ Around the World in 80 Minutes by William Walsh
A quick look at some of the world's most recognizable buildings and monuments.
♥ Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls by James Johonnot (1887) Edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie and Edward Everett Hale.
Stories of soldiers and statesmen, men of science and letters, explorers, reformers, philanthropists, orators, composers, and eminent women.
♥ Story of the Old World: A European Background to the Story of Our Country by Henry Elson (1911)
Story of the World by M. B. Synge
♥ True Stories from Ancient History, Chronologically Arranged From the Creation to Charlemagne by Maria Budden
♥ Wonders of History by Peter Parley
The Peter Parley books were some of the most popular children's books of the early and middle 19th century. Here are many more fascinating details of historical stories that will likely be familiar to your older children, starting with the Ancient History of Assyria and Babylon. Lots of words for a Middle Schooler, but could be a nice readaloud.
♦ Young People's History of the Medieval World by V.M. Hillyer
A quick look at some of the world's most recognizable buildings and monuments.
♥ Stories of Heroic Deeds for Boys and Girls by James Johonnot (1887) Edited by Hamilton Wright Mabie and Edward Everett Hale.
Stories of soldiers and statesmen, men of science and letters, explorers, reformers, philanthropists, orators, composers, and eminent women.
♥ Story of the Old World: A European Background to the Story of Our Country by Henry Elson (1911)
Story of the World by M. B. Synge
- ♥ On the Shores of the Great Sea
- ♥ The Discovery of the New World
- ♥ The Awakening of Europe
- ♥ The Struggle for Sea Power
- ♥ Growth of the British Empire
♥ True Stories from Ancient History, Chronologically Arranged From the Creation to Charlemagne by Maria Budden
♥ Wonders of History by Peter Parley
The Peter Parley books were some of the most popular children's books of the early and middle 19th century. Here are many more fascinating details of historical stories that will likely be familiar to your older children, starting with the Ancient History of Assyria and Babylon. Lots of words for a Middle Schooler, but could be a nice readaloud.
♦ Young People's History of the Medieval World by V.M. Hillyer
HIGH SCHOOL
♥ An Outline of World History by Eva March Tappan
Part of The World's Story. Here is a detailed outline of events and dates through the ages.
♥ Barbarian and Noble by Marion Lansing (1911)
Beacon Lights of History by John Lord
♥ Patriots and Tyrants by Marion Lansing (1911)
♥ Recent European History by George Fellows (1902)
♥ Social Evenings, or Historical Tales for Youth by Mary Lee (1854)
♥ Strange Stories from History for Young People by George Eggleston (1903)
“In choosing the themes I have tried to avoid the tales that have been often used, and to tell only those of which young readers generally have not heard before.” Some things may be objectionable. Different times.
♥ Ten Great Events in History by James Johonnot (1887)
♥ The Story of Mankind by Henrik van Loon
A Newbery winner, evolution in the beginning of the book.
♥ The True Story Book by Andrew Lang
Don't let the small print chase you away. A high schooler who is familiar with some of the stories of history will find a lot of new angles to explore.
♥ The Story of the Nineteenth Century of the Christian Era by Elbridge Brooks
♥ The Young Folk’s Story of the World by Lou Chapin (1894)
A connected history of the nations of the world.
♥ Time Telling Through the Ages by Harry Brearly (1919)
Have you ever wondered how people kept time throughout history?
♥ Torch Bearers of History by Amelia Hutchinson Stirling
Connected stories of history
♥ World Pictures by Mortimer Menpes (1902)
Beautiful watercolor drawings of the world and descriptions.
♥ Young People’s History of the World for One Hundred Years by Charles Morris (1901)
Part of The World's Story. Here is a detailed outline of events and dates through the ages.
♥ Barbarian and Noble by Marion Lansing (1911)
Beacon Lights of History by John Lord
- ♥ Volume 1: The Old Pagan Civilizations
- ♥ Volume 2: Jewish Heroes and Prophets
- ♥ Volume 3: Ancient Achievements
- ♥ Volume 4: Imperial Antiquity
- ♥ Volume 5: The Middle Ages
- ♥ Volume 6: Renaissance and Reformation
- ♥ Volume 7: Great Women
- ♥ Volume 8: Great Rulers
- ♥ Volume 9: European Statesmen
- ♥ Volume 10: European Leaders
- ♥ Volume 11: American Founders
- ♥ Volume 12: American Leaders
- ♥ Volume 13: Great Writers
- ♥ Volume 14: The New Era
- ♥ Volume 15: General Index
♥ Patriots and Tyrants by Marion Lansing (1911)
♥ Recent European History by George Fellows (1902)
♥ Social Evenings, or Historical Tales for Youth by Mary Lee (1854)
♥ Strange Stories from History for Young People by George Eggleston (1903)
“In choosing the themes I have tried to avoid the tales that have been often used, and to tell only those of which young readers generally have not heard before.” Some things may be objectionable. Different times.
♥ Ten Great Events in History by James Johonnot (1887)
♥ The Story of Mankind by Henrik van Loon
A Newbery winner, evolution in the beginning of the book.
♥ The True Story Book by Andrew Lang
Don't let the small print chase you away. A high schooler who is familiar with some of the stories of history will find a lot of new angles to explore.
♥ The Story of the Nineteenth Century of the Christian Era by Elbridge Brooks
♥ The Young Folk’s Story of the World by Lou Chapin (1894)
A connected history of the nations of the world.
♥ Time Telling Through the Ages by Harry Brearly (1919)
Have you ever wondered how people kept time throughout history?
♥ Torch Bearers of History by Amelia Hutchinson Stirling
Connected stories of history
♥ World Pictures by Mortimer Menpes (1902)
Beautiful watercolor drawings of the world and descriptions.
♥ Young People’s History of the World for One Hundred Years by Charles Morris (1901)
DELPHIAN COURSE
The Delphian Course of Reading (can also be found on the Forgotten Classics Family Library page)
In 1910, the Delphian Society was formed to further educational opportunities for women. They created a home-study reading course that offered women the equivalent of a Bachelors Degree in Classical Studies. Mature High Schoolers may enjoy going through it.
Vol. 1: xiv-xxxi Prehistoric Man
Vol. 4: 408-484 Middle Ages Overview: Teutons, Charlemagne, Early Church, Feudal System, Schools, Institutions
Vol. 5: 1-13 Chivalry: Tournaments
Vol. 7: 1-38 Survey of Drama
Vol. 8: 424-430 General Survey of Western Europe History
The Delphian Course of Reading (can also be found on the Forgotten Classics Family Library page)
In 1910, the Delphian Society was formed to further educational opportunities for women. They created a home-study reading course that offered women the equivalent of a Bachelors Degree in Classical Studies. Mature High Schoolers may enjoy going through it.
- ♥ Volume 1: Land of Pyramids, Babylonia and Her Neighbors
- ♥ Volume 2: Hebrew Literature, Greek Mythology, Life/Art
- ♥ Volume 3: Greek Drama, Philosophy and Literature, Story of Rome
- ♥ Volume 4: Roman Social LIfe and Literature, Age of Chivalry
- ♥ Volume 5: Medieval Stories, History of Music, Conduct of Life
- ♥ Volume 6: The Renaissance, Education, Art of Conversation, Modern Italy
- ♥ Volume 7: Story of the Drama, Nature Study
- ♥ Volume 8: English History, Poetry and Prose, Western Europe
- ♥ Volume 9: History of Art, Art Galleries/Museums, Modern Fiction
- ♥ Volume 10: American History, Art Literature Poetry and Fiction Expositions
Vol. 1: xiv-xxxi Prehistoric Man
Vol. 4: 408-484 Middle Ages Overview: Teutons, Charlemagne, Early Church, Feudal System, Schools, Institutions
Vol. 5: 1-13 Chivalry: Tournaments
Vol. 7: 1-38 Survey of Drama
Vol. 8: 424-430 General Survey of Western Europe History
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