Showing posts with label history. Show all posts
Showing posts with label history. Show all posts

WRL History Book Lists

It's that time of year...I find myself re-energizing to complete my CURRENT homeschool plans by investigating and reviewing our homeschool direction for NEXT year.

To that end, several folks have asked me if Wisdom Roots Library has 'certain books' to support their curriculum of choice. When you use a literature rich curriculum, such as BiblioPlan or Tapestry of Grace, knowing that you will be able to locate your books when you need them is an important part of the decision making process. This is the reason WRL exists - to support the homeschool community with quality literature!

I've pulled together a quick list of books we have in house to support both of these curriculums (follow the links above). And for those of you who use an eclectic approach to history (like me :-) I've posted partial book lists for Ancient, Medieval and US History studies too.

Seeing is believing - so if you are interested in visiting Wisdom Roots Library, let's make a date: wisdomrootslibrary@yahoo.com

Happy Planning!

Tapestry of Grace History & Literature Books

Tapestry of Grace™ is the award-winning homeschool curriculum that uses the history of the world to guide your whole family through an amazing humanities education.

Wisdom Roots Library has over 80 book titles from the Tapestry of Grace four year rotation, plus many others to compliment and supplement your homeschool studies.

Contact us today to learn more about WRL membership or schedule an appointment to preview the library.


YEAR ONE: Ancient World

A is for Adam – Ham, Ken

Bronze Bow, The – Speare, Elizabeth George

Children’s Illustrated Bible, The - Jules, Jaqueline

BiblioPlan History & Literature Books

BiblioPlan for Families is a classical Christian history and literature curriculum designed for homeschoolers.

Wisdom Roots Library has over 90 book titles from the BiblioPlan four year rotation, plus many others to compliment and supplement your homeschool studies. 

Contact us today to learn more about WRL membership or schedule an appointment to preview the library.


BiblioPlan Year 1 Ancients

§  The Beginner’s Bible - Timeless Children‘s Stories
§  Usborne Internet Linked Encyclopedia of World History (2000 or newer) by Jane Bingham
§  Bill And Pete Go Down the Nile by Tomie DePaola
§  City, David Macaulay
§  Pompeii: Buried Alive, Kundhardt
§  Pyramid by David Macaulay
§  Tale of Three Trees: a Traditional Folktale, Angela Elwell Hunt

12 Months of Books Series: January Read-Alouds

Book ideas for the month of January. 
What a wonderful month to snuggle under a blanket with your family to enjoy these 10 read-alouds.

Short and Sweet Books


The Snowy Day by Ezra Jack Keats - A young one's snow adventure.

The Hat by Jan Brett -  Silly animals wearing magnificent hats.

The Snowman by Raymond Briggs - Wordless book for all ages.  "Wonderful winter adventure shared by a little boy and a snowman".

White Snow Bright Snow by Alvin Tresselt - How folks in a small town go about their day in a snow storm.  Delightful picture of a time gone by.

Caps, Hats, Socks and Mittens A Book about the Four Seasons by Lousie Borden - Short reminders about the best things of every season. 

Owl Moon by Jane Yolen - Father child night time adventure.


Short and Sweet Books with Activities



Big Tracks, Little Tracks Following Animal Prints by Millicent E. Selsam - Let's Read and Find Out Science book.

Winter, Exploring Nature Around the Year by David Webster - Winter experiments around the sun, snow, birds, trees/cones/leaves and  creating a nature museum.


Little bit longer Books



Bertam's Trip to the North Pole by Paul T. Gilbert - Adventure story.  This book is out of print - but may be available at a living books library near you.

The Winter at Valley Forge by F. Van Wyck Mason - An incredible look at the ugly, frozen reality the soldiers faced that long winter.  As a family read aloud, in the comforts of your own home, discussion may lean towards sacrifice, honor and human nature.

Do you have any favorite winter read-alouds?

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