World and Modern US History (1865-Present)

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

World and US History is, to me, absolutely fascinating and exciting (probably my favorite historical time period). The story of the fight for freedom all over the world, the invention and technological wonders, the World Wars of our grandparents, and civil rights - what an exciting time period to study!  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 post-Civil War 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.

Hardcover, 816 pgs + DVD, 9781931397698

More than a curriculum, the Trail Guide to Learning series teaches you HOW to teach. Taken from the heart of Dr. Ruth Beechick's philosophy and personal mentoring, this curriculum not only guides you in what to teach, but how to make the most of these precious homeschooling years. 

 

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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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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 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 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 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 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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CD, 9781586092061

Amos Fortune, Free Man  Progeny Press Study Guide CD by Carole Pelttari for the novel by Elizabeth Yates This Progeny Press Study Guide...

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CD, 9781586092566

This Progeny Press Study Guide assists in reading and comprehension for your student as he reads through the book "Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry". It will give a  synopsis of the book, as well as background information on the author, and the historical setting. Activities include comprehension questions, character studies, critical thinking exercises, scripture application, vocabulary, puzzles, essay ideas, and project ideas. An answer key is included with each guide. This is a re-producable CD, making it convenient for multiple children within your family.

 

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Softcover, 268 pgs, 9780942617320

The events of the Thousand Year War have been the cause of great shocks to our economy and investment markets, including: the oil embargoes, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iraq-Kuwait war, and the Caucasus Wars over the Caspian Sea oil basin. These shocks are likely to remain so for decades to come. Forewarned is forearmed. You must understand where this war is leading to manage your career, business and investments, as well as to reach an informed opinion regarding U.S. involvement in Mideast affairs.

 

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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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Wright Brothers For Kids
$11.95   $7.19
Softcover, 146 pgs, 9781556524776

The Wright Brothers for Kids provides a unique approach for your homeschool student to study history:  by actually doing it.  If you are studying inventors and inventions or famous Americans, why not actually tie your science in by actually having them do some of the same experiments the Wright brothers did?  It's a brilliant idea!  

This book not only provides the biography of the Wright brothers, as well as the history of flight, but it also gives step by step instructions for more than 20 activities (including building a rubberband - propelled plane). 

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