Early Modern History 1800-1865

World and Early US History curriculum is always discounted at Schoolhouse Publishing!

Early Modern History is, to me, absolutely fascinating and exciting (probably my favorite historical time period). The story of western movement, covered wagons and the Oregon Trail, the Civil War, and emancipation!  History should be like a good movie - full of suspense and excitement, wonderful lessons learned, inspiring heroes, and pointing us back to God and His sovereignty.  It is, after all, His story.  Keep your homeschool history alive and exciting.  This section of our website is specifically for the fascinating ages of 1800's to the present, with focus on American History.  Spend some time browsing through this section to find exactly the program you are looking for to spark your homeschool students' love of history.  Click here for an easy-to-use chart that compares all our history programs at a glance.

Across Five Aprils
$6.99   $4.19
Softcover, 190 pgs, 9780425102411

Across Five Aprils is the touching story of Jethro Creighton. When the Civil War breaks out, his family is split, with brothers joining both sides of the cause. When cousins also join the war, the two families join forces to keep the farm going. Jethro's father dies unexpectedly, and young Jethro is now the man of the family. 

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Softcover, 32 lessons, 9781892427427

This is an exciting complete year's curriculum from Bright Ideas Press for students in grades 6-12. It is also adaptable for younger students - another great multi-level product. All American History Volume 2 covers the Civil War through the 21st century.

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Softcover, 64 pgs, 9780977859757

The Draw and Write Through History books are designed to give your child drawing lessons that integrate with his history studies and penmanship. Each picture is broken down step-by-step, then presented in full color. Each picture also gives a copywork story based on the event pictured. In Draw and Write Through History:  Invention, Exploration, and War: The 20th Century, your student will draw and learn about Harry Truman, the Space Shuttle, and more. This is truly a gorgeous book, and your children will learn so much through its pages!

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JS American History Teacher
$19.99   $11.99
Softcover, 160 pages, 9780890516430

This convenient teacher’s guide is all a parent or teacher needs to easily grade the 10th grade student assignments for American History: Observations & Assessments from Early Settlement to Today. Assignments with answers, learning objectives, grading criteria, and short essay questions are included.

 

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JS British History
$24.99   $14.99
Softcover, 144 pages, 9780890516454

The course includes ancient and modern source material, which the student will read and write thoughtful essays about their developing world view.  Mr. Stobaugh is a fascinating writer, and anticipates excellence from his students.  I would suggest the student keep a vocabulary journal as he works through this course.  This course would also be fun to do in a co-op setting because of the fascinating essay and discussion topics.

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JS British History Teacher
$19.99   $11.99
Softcover, 144 pages, 9780890516454

This convenient teacher’s guide is all a parent or teacher needs to easily grade the 11th grade student assignments for British History: Observations & Assessments from Early Cultures to Today. Assignments with answers, learning objectives, grading criteria, and short essay questions are included.

 

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JS World History
$24.99   $14.99
Softcover, 144 pages, 9780890516485

Twelve years in the making, this thoughtful, interesting, and intensive (but easy to use) course leads your student through history without revisionist or anti-Christian perspectives.  This beautifully illustrated course also teaches world view, helping the student to develop and be grounded in his own world view. 

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JS World History Teacher
$19.99   $11.99
Softcover, 144 pages, 9780890516478

This convenient teacher’s guide is all a parent or teacher needs to easily grade the 12th grade student assignments for World History: Observations & Assessments from Creation to Today. Assignments with answers, learning objectives, grading criteria, and short essay questions are included.

 

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Softcover, 339 pgs, 9780060581831

On The Banks of Plum Creek is the 3rd book in the classic "Little House" series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This is a full-color collector's edition. An award-winning story about little Laura and her family as the live in a little dugout home. My kids loved this story. You'll need this book for the third unit in "Prairie Primer," if you're using that guide. It also goes well with TruthQuest history.

 

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Softcover, 290 pgs, 9780060581848

By The Shores of Silver Lake is the 4th book in Laura Ingalls Wilder's award-winning series about life during the westward movement. Full of wonderful facts and exciting vignettes, my kids love this book! You'll need this book to complete the fourth unit in "Prairie Primer." You can also use it to further your studies in TruthQuest Age of Revolution II.

 

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LH #5 The Long Winter
$8.99   $5.39
An SHP Favorite!, Softcover, 334 pgs, 9780060581855

The Long Winter is the 5th book in the classic series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. This particular volume is my favorite in the series. It never ceases to amaze me how people survived as recently as when my own great grandmother was alive! An amazing story...and an award winner! If you are using "Prairie Primer," you'll need this book to complete the fifth unit. You can also use this in conjunction with TruthQuest Age of Revolution II.

 

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Softcover, 307 pgs, 9780060581862

 Little Town on the Prairie is the 6th book in the classic series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. It continues to follow the Ingalls family as they move into town for a brief time. As usual, the book is exciting, detailed about life in that era, and very entertaining. 

 

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