America's Story
A. No, all volumes of America’s Story are written at the same level of difficulty and are equally suitable for grades 3-6.
A. No. Each volume is designed to stand alone, so families can begin with whichever period of U.S. history best fits their current needs. If you are switching to Master Books from another American history program, feel free to pick up with America’s ...
A. The curriculum is primarily targeted at grades 3–6 (or ages 8–11). However, since it’s highly flexible, it can be used as a base for older students. For example, middle school students can layer on the Digging Deeper activities (suggested in the Teacher...
A. Yes. The series is intended to be an adaptable, homeschool curriculum that allows parents to teach multiple ages together, family-style. Purchase of the Teacher Guide includes permission to reproduce the worksheets for family use. Some parents purchase...
A. Lessons are intentionally brief to match a child's attention span. Each day takes about 45 minutes.
A. The series provides an honest, unedited narrative, avoiding the whitewashing of history. It addresses tough subjects like slavery and injustices in an age-appropriate and biblical way.
A. It uses a storytelling approach to engage the child's imagination. It also emphasizes oral and written narration, where children retell in their own words what they have learned.
A. The curriculum is written from a biblical Christian worldview. It teaches that history is HIStory, a narrative of God’s providence, and encourages children to look for God’s hand in past events. See the complete Master Books statement of faith here...
A. Each course requires a full-color, non-consumable textbook and a Teacher Guide, which serves as the source for student activity pages, daily schedules, and answer keys. Optional add-ons include timeline figures and audiobooks.
Master Books sells a wide variety of biographies, non-fiction, and fold-out timelines that can supplement America’s Story:
Amazing American Presidents
America’s War Heroes
America’s Famous Spies
Famous American Statesmen
Famous...
A. Yes. For auditory learners and busy families, audiobooks (narrated by the author Angela O’Dell) are available for all three volumes. For hands-on and visual learning, there are Timeline Packs to portray the sequence and flow of history.
A. The Teacher Guides are a toolbox of activities. Parents are encouraged to adjust the work to their child's ability, such as allowing oral narration or sketching instead of completing every written worksheet.
A. Beyond academic facts, the goal of America’s Story is for students to develop a love for history and understand that they are part of a bigger story God is still writing in the United States. The curriculum aims to foster wisdom, character, and patriotism...
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