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History

	Streams of Civilization Volumes 1 and 2		The Atlas of Archaeology Publisher: DK Brief overviews.
	The Illustrated History of Humanity GREAT CIVILIZATIONS Society and Culture in the Ancient World Publisher: The City Press Excellent articles and lots of illustrations and photos as the name implies. ISBN: 1 877019 29-1		The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia ISBN 0753451948
	The Timetables of History by Bernard Grun ISBN 067174271X		Atlas of World History Publisher: DK ISBN 078944609X
	A City Through Time Publisher: DK ISBN 0756606411		Adam and His Kin by Ruth Beechick ISBN 0-940319-07-1 "Great Resource for Early Lessons." Cheryl Horton This book is an excellent resource for Discovering the Ancient World. Coming from a Creationist point of view, this book, although not a novel, makes History extremely intriguing and interesting. The author uses many sources to tell the story of ancient history including linguistics, archaeology, and science. She asks and answers questions such as, “Do our history books tell the truth?” “Why does the Ancient World use a 360 day year?” And more. You may want to check out the many great books by Ruth Beechick!

Reviews

'Whose Bright Idea Was That?'
It is worth every penny! I am surprised to find out how much info this unassuming book of 400+ pages has. One nice thing is the 'chronological table of entries' in the back along with a regular index. Also the list of 'popular mistaken firsts' in the front....Kelly H.

THE HOUSE OF WISDOM.
I found a WONDERFUL book that just spoke of TRISMS type learning on every page. It is also applicable to various civilization studies. It is a DK INK imprint book and it is absolutely beautiful! I can't speak highly enough of this book. I am so glad I purchased it. My family just fell in love with it. It is an incredible addition to any home library...Karen C.

Extraordinary Origins of Everyday Things
by Charles Panati
Everyday Inventions by M. Hooper
The Enc. of Inventions edited by Donald Clark

While getting some info together for wk 3 Vol 1, I discovered where I had read an actual person's name mentioned concerning the invention of the wheelbarrow. The book has nine paragraphs on the wheelbarrow (the most I've seen anywhere!) and mentions that the earliest form was designed around 200 A.D. by Chuko Liang, a general in the Chinese Army who historians believe adapted it from a smaller, two-wheeled handcart already in use.

The references the author used for this information was, ' Everyday Inventions' by M. Hooper
and 'The Enc. of Inventions' edited by Donald Clark...Kelly H.

FOR GOOD AND EVIL: The Impact of Taxes on the Course of Civilization by Charles Adams
It might be of interest for you to know that plane geometry (often attributed to Euclid) was actually invented by ancient tax collectors determining land size for harvest taxes. Rivers and floods changed the natural boundaries of farmlands into odd shapes, which gave birth to geometry, along with land surveying techniques and laws. Much of Euclid's study of geometry came from his observations of land measurement.

This may sound like a boring book but we have found it invaluable to our TRISMS studies. It is a fascinating and provocative look at taxes--beginning with the first known taxes created in Ancient Sumer. The writing style is wonderful and the book is full of illustrations, cartoons, photographs, etc.

When we read this book, it was as if our study of the civilizations was complete and answered many questions you won't find elsewhere. It would be best used by a high school student. I can't stress enough how excellent this book is and what an asset it has been to our studies. Blessings, Karen

Reader's Digest Complete Do-it-yourself Manual
It shows and tells the basics of everything. You could say it was our textbook. Of course, first aid, manners, fire safety, cars, etc. weren't in the book but it was easy to get books at the library.
My two older sons have their own apartments. Its very reassuring to me that they know the basics. They won't panic because its a unknown situation. I guess you could call the course "Life Skills". Here's where I give a plug for Consumer Math too.

Enjoy,
Linda Thornhill

The Magnificent Mummy Maker
Dear Napoleon, I Know You're Dead But
Dear Levi...
all by Elvira Woodruff
Step into....The Viking World by Philip Steele
Dear Levi... letters back and forth between brothers who
are crossing into the "west" in the pioneer days.

Step into....The Viking World by Philip Steele, is a collection of facts, pictures and crafts that go with the period. He has several others on the Romans, Egypt and etc. We can't wait to make Viking bread!

Blessings,
Traci in Ok

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