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Explore the wonders of Egypt, Greece, Rome, and beyond with this literature-rich homeschool history curriculum designed to spark curiosity and bring ancient times to life. Ideal for homeschooling families, this program blends reading, geography, hands-on activities, and optional virtual tools for an engaging and interactive learning experience.
To support your child's developing literacy skills, this curriculum includes a customizable set of Readers—with three reading levels to choose from.
Level 1 Readers are recommended for most children starting this program.
If your child reads above or below this level, simply use the Quick Reading Assessment to determine the best fit and select an alternate level using the buttons above.
Each level features carefully chosen books that promote reading fluency and comprehension.
The Instructor’s Guide provides a 4-day weekly schedule over 36 weeks, allowing one free day for co-ops, field trips, music, or sports. With detailed daily plans, teaching tips, map activities, and answer keys, this guide ensures a smooth and enjoyable homeschool experience.
Covers ancient Egypt, Greece, Rome, India, China, and other civilizations
Includes discussion questions and answers to deepen comprehension
Provides full-color map answer keys for interactive geography practice
Offers background notes to enrich each history lesson
Upgrade your experience with BookShark’s Virtual Platform, a helpful online tool for streamlining assignments and tracking progress.
1 student and 1 parent/teacher account
Digital reading schedules and auto-graded assessments
Real-time grading and progress tracking
In-app communication between parent and student
Virtual access can begin as early as July 1st for April–June purchases, with up to 12 months to complete the course from the chosen start date.
Through compelling stories and hands-on activities, your child will:
Feast with noble Roman families
Unlock the secrets of Ancient Egypt
Follow Alexander the Great and his war elephants in India
Discover how people lived, traveled, and built across ancient cultures
The Time Traveler book features vivid illustrations and fun, engaging content that explores daily life in Ancient Egypt and Rome. With activities and timeline integration, your child can visualize and connect historical events across civilizations.
Bring learning to life with the Hands-On History: World History I Kit, scheduled directly into the Instructor’s Guide. This optional add-on provides crafts, experiments, and activities for tactile learners.
Our Level 1 Read-Alouds, including Charlotte’s Web, Gooney Bird Greene, and Mr. Popper’s Penguins, build vocabulary and foster a love of reading. These shared stories align with history topics and strengthen comprehension and critical thinking.
The included Level 1 Readers feature accessible, enjoyable books that promote independence and reading confidence. Select a different level using the Customize Tab if your child reads above or below Level 1.
Make history come alive with these required tools:
Timeline Book to track historical events visually
Markable Map for interactive geography practice
Start your child’s journey into ancient history today with a homeschool curriculum that weaves together literature, geography, reading, and engaging activities to make every lesson memorable.