Explore World History with a Literature-Based Elementary Homeschool History Curriculum

BookShark’s Reading with History C curriculum offers an exciting and engaging way to study world history. Starting with the fall of Rome and journeying through modern world history, this curriculum is filled with Newbery award-winning books, children’s classics, little-known treasures, and biographies of remarkable historical figures. It’s a curriculum designed to make history come to life with memorable adventures, inspiring stories, and meaningful discussions.

Comprehensive Instructor's Guide

The Instructor's Guide provides a 36-week, 4-day schedule, giving you flexibility for extracurricular activities like co-ops, music lessons, sports, and field trips. With helpful features such as:

• Colorful map answer keys
• Discussion questions and answers
• Background notes for parents

These resources are designed to help you maximize your homeschool experience, guiding meaningful interactions with your children as you dive into history.

Virtual Learning Platform

The optional virtual learning platform allows students to:

• Access reading schedules
• Take assessments
• Receive instant auto-grading results

Parents can track and review student progress, customize assessments, and communicate with their children via a computer or mobile device. Virtual courses must be started within 6 months of purchase, and students will have 12 months from the start date to complete the course.

World History & Geography – Introduction to World History

This second part of our Intro to World History curriculum expands students' understanding of global civilizations and how history has shaped our world today. Explore diverse regions such as:

• Europe
• The Americas
• Asia
• The Middle East
• Africa
• Australia

Your child will learn about the rise and fall of civilizations and the lasting impact of these events on the present day. Questions like “Why did castles, knights, and jousting tournaments fade away?” and “Why do Americans use inches instead of centimeters?” are explored with depth and context.

Read-Alouds and Independent Reading

Our Read-Alouds offer exciting historical tales that help your child enjoy learning about history in a fun, interactive way. From operatic crickets to mighty Italian stallions, these books are sure to spark imagination. Additionally, our Readers program ensures that every child, regardless of reading level, can engage with age-appropriate stories that they can read on their own. Simply choose the program that matches your child’s reading level via the Customize Tab.

Required Resources

A few essential resources are included to enhance your homeschooling experience:

• The Timeline Book
• Markable Map & Markers
• 3” Binder with Tabs to organize your Instructor’s Guides

Optional Hands-On History Supplement

For a more interactive experience, you can add the Hands-On History: World History II to your curriculum package. This supplemental resource is scheduled in the Instructor’s Guide for your convenience and is available through the Customize Tab.

BookShark’s elementary homeschool history curriculum provides everything you need for a rich, engaging, and educational experience in world history. Get started today and make history come alive for your child!