Embark on an exciting journey through the rise and fall of ancient empires! With Reading with History G, your children will discover the fascinating stories of ancient civilizations, including the Egyptians, Romans, Greeks, Incans, and more, all the way through the Renaissance. Bring history to life with engaging biographies, historical fiction, and award-winning literature while answering real-life questions about the ancient world.

What Will Your Child Learn in History G?

Through this immersive study of world history, students will:

• Explore the ancient cultures of Egypt, Israel, Assyria, Greece, and Rome
• Learn about important historical figures like Augustus Caesar, Joan of Arc, and samurai warriors
• Understand how civilizations rose and fell, and what caused the transitions from the ancient world to the Renaissance
• Discover the connections between different cultures around the world, from ancient times through the Dark Ages and into the Renaissance

Included in the Reading with History G Kit

The Reading with History G program includes everything you need for a successful homeschool year:

• Instructor’s Guide: A complete 36-week, 4-day lesson schedule designed to leave one day a week open for extra-curricular activities like co-ops, music lessons, and field trips. The guide also includes map answer keys, discussion questions, answers, and helpful background notes for each lesson.
• Story of the World Volumes 1 & 2: These two volumes provide a gripping, story-based trek through world history, from ancient Mesopotamia to the Renaissance. Your children will follow the epic tales of kings, queens, warriors, and explorers.
• Timeline Figures: A visual tool that helps your child see how history unfolds by adding figures to their ever-expanding timeline, reinforcing key historical events.

Virtual Platform for Interactive Learning

Reading with History G also offers an optional virtual platform to enhance your homeschool experience. Students can:

• Access their reading schedules and assignments online
• Take assessments and receive instant auto-grading results
• Track their progress through interactive tools

Parents can monitor their child's work, customize assessments, and communicate directly through the virtual platform, available on both computers and mobile devices. If purchased in April, May, or June, you can begin using the virtual platform as early as July 1st and have up to 6 months to start your course. You’ll have 12 months from your start date to complete the course.

Read-Alouds and Literature

Build your child’s vocabulary and appreciation for history with a selection of read-alouds that cover a range of themes, including:

• Classic poetry from Shakespeare, Emily Dickinson, Langston Hughes, and more
• Ancient stories filled with heroes, intrigue, and lifelike characters
• Topics such as pets, nature, and family

History G Readers

Help your children dive deeper into history with readers that provide a vivid look at life through the eyes of kings, queens, knights, samurai warriors, and other historical figures. These engaging stories will bring ancient history to life and help students understand the experiences of people from different cultures and eras.

Optional World History I Lap Book Kit

The World History I - Lap Book Kit can be added to your Reading with History G package for an additional hands-on history project. The kit is scheduled in the Instructor's Guide and provides a fun, interactive way to reinforce learning. Find it in the Customize Tab above.

Essential Resources

Throughout the year, you’ll use a few essential resources to enrich the learning experience:

• The Timeline Book: A useful tool for visualizing and tracking key historical events and figures.
• The Markable Map: An interactive map that will help your child connect historical events to locations around the world.

Reading with History G offers an exciting and comprehensive exploration of ancient history, bringing the past to life in a way that will engage and inspire your children. With detailed lesson plans, a rich selection of literature, and interactive resources, this program provides a well-rounded approach to learning about the world's earliest civilizations.