Timelines are an essential part of teaching history. At Master Books, we offer many different timelines to help you and your family see history come to life as you study. Whether your child is a visual learner, a history buff, or new to the subject, timelines offer a unique way to explore the past with purpose and clarity.
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"My kids spent nearly an hour finding historical events they have studied on it this afternoon." —LexMom (Adam's Chart of History)
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"This book is exactly what I have been looking for. It includes biblical history right along with other events that were occurring at the same time. In my opinion it is a must have for any homeschool book collection." —Reese (Big Book of History)
Top 4 Benefits of Using Timelines in Your Homeschool
When you incorporate a timeline into your homeschool lessons, your students will discover a more comprehensive view of history and God’s sovereignty. Homeschool moms agree there are many benefits to using timelines including seeing biblical history alongside events the world might see as having nothing to do with the Bible. At Master Books, we agree there are at least four key benefits, including:
- Bring History and Faith to Life: A biblical, historical timeline helps students see how Scripture and world history align. It transforms history from abstract facts into a meaningful, faith-affirming narrative that reveals God's sovereignty.
- Visualize Chronology and Connections: Timelines visually demonstrate how different events and cultures intersect, providing a broader understanding of historical contexts and relationships. Master Books timelines are designed to be visually appealing and ideal for visual learners.
- Boost Comprehension and Retention: Instead of memorizing isolated dates, students learn cause and effect. They begin to understand how events shaped the world—and how biblical principles remain relevant throughout history.
- An Investment for Your Entire Homeschooling Journey: Timelines are a long-term resource. Many families use Master Books timelines across multiple grade levels, subjects, and years. They become trusted visual references that reinforce learning over time.
Bonus Benefit: Developing Critical Thinking
Help your family identify patterns, compare historical events to modern ones, and develop critical thinking skills by recognizing cycles and trends throughout history. Enhanced critical thinking skills will set your student up for greater success in their adult life. Knowledge of the Bible and the chronology of world history will reinforce your student's faith and give them a solid foundation for using the wisdom that comes from God.
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"Absolutely beautiful and Filled with wonderful, relevant information. Beautiful layout, stunning, appropriate graphics. I’ve seen other infographic style books from secular publishers and always pass on them because I didn’t appreciate the important information withheld or the “busy” look. This book has done a marvelous job of including all the relevant historical information as well as an entire stream dedicated to Biblical and Christianity related events. I think it is so helpful for students to see all these streams laid out together and notice how they affect one another." —Michele (Timeline of American History)
Explore Master Books Timelines
Whether you need a timeline to complement your curriculum or inspire independent exploration, Master Books has options for every age group. Explore these biblical timeline options and find the ones that best suit your family’s educational needs.
Adam's Chart of History (Ages 12+)
The Adams Chart of History offers 23 feet of detailed, full-color biblical and world history. Spanning a 6,000 year time period, from Creation through the 1800s, this is our best-selling, large-format timeline. Seeing history displayed in this brilliant "at-a-glance" format helps students and adults grasp that every person or event is part of a much grander picture and purpose. This timeline is ideal for middle school, high school, and family study rooms.
Timeline of American History (Upper Elementary+)
The Timeline of American History is a full-color, 16-foot visual resource designed to help students of all ages, including middle and high schoolers, grasp the interconnected events that have shaped the United States.
From the Genesis Flood to the modern era, this timeline connects key historical moments with a biblical worldview. See the threads of history unfold—from the Revolutionary War to the Second Great Awakening, and
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Big Book of History (Ages 9–11)
Unfold 15 feet of world history with a biblical lens. This engaging timeline features events from Creation to today and is great for younger students.
Big Book of Math (Ages 12+)
Explore the history of math, science, and technology in this exciting timeline. See how math has shaped cultures and reflected the order in God’s creation.
Math has always affected history, fueling ancient empires, facilitating scientific innovations, and propelling advanced technology. The Big Book of Math is a historical timeline of math, science, and technology. Your family will love this full-color, 15-foot timeline of math history. It provides a visual map that goes beyond formulas and theories to help you explore the incredible way this area of study has helped men explore God’s consistent creation and complete real-life tasks.
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"The Big Book of Math is such a fun way to explore the historical timeline of math. We have loved the other Big Books available, and this one is no different - fun and fascinating to go through, and my kids absolutely love going through it. The layout is well-done, and the graphics are so colorful." —Becky (Big Book of Math)
Creative Ideas for Using Timelines
Learn more about Master Books timelines and how to incorporate them into your homeschool days. In this video, Desiree (homeschool mom of 3) shares even more of Master Books' timelines and gives great ideas for using them successfully.
Using the hashtag #timeline, search the Master Books App to find more creative ways homeschool moms are using the Master Books timelines.
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"I have been using this as a review for our study in American History from America’s Story 1 and look forward to applying it in our continuation through America’s Story 2 & 3. I think this will be a great layout for supplementing any American History study, and I can see excellent opportunities to allow a student to review a time period on the map and choose a project, report, or essay. For example, choose a President from these two pages to research and report, or write an essay about how you think the introduction of the iPhone affected one of the Cultural or Political events that followed; research a law made on this page and write an article from the perspective of someone who may have been in opposition to it. I really love the opportunities with this book to analyze culture and society both long past and current with the same lens." —Michele (Timeline of American History)
