History Links vs Catholic Faith Comes to the Americas

3 May, 2009 Catholic Homeschool, Challenged Child, Compare Curriculum, History

As if the decisions were not hard enough to find just the right curriculum – here is a history curriculum that comes highly recommended by both Cathy Duffy and Maureen Wittman who are both home school curriculum reviewers if you are not aware of that.

History Links I thought, was really intended for older middle school grades however, after recently checking through their website again I have discovered that you can begin this curriculum as early as preschool. It is set up so it covers information by different age levels. So a 2nd grader may not get as in depth as an 8th grader would. Sounds quite interesting, and very hands on.

Each History link book can be found at Sacred Heart Books for less than you can buy directly from the publishers website. Sacred Heart books sells these unit studies for 12.95 per unit.

Catholic Faith Comes to the Americas by Seton Press

All in all after careful review of several history books that blend Catholic history with American history I have noted that several of the home study programs have opted for Catholic Faith Comes to the Americas by Seton Press for those entering 3rd grade. They even note that some of their second grade history material is overlapped in this 3rd grade book. The books is a good price at $15.00 and gives an introduction to American history with short biographies on missionaries, such as Elizabeth Seton, and discoverers such as Christopher Columbus. It covers converting Mexico, South America, Catholics in the war of independence, friends of the Indians – Rose Duchesne, sisters in the Civil War, and many more. You can view the content page of this book and order it by going to Seton Press