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World History & Literature | High School
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Ideal for a student seeking a deeper understanding of historical events. Learn the significance of Hammurabi’s code to the technological advances on the world and their continuing impact.
Combined with an incredible selection of literature, this is a deep dive into World History.
VIRTUAL
An optional online platform that enables students to access their reading schedules, take assessments, and receive instant auto-grading results. Parents can track and review student work, customize assessments, and message students directly from a computer or mobile device.
If purchased in April, May or June of this year, access to Virtual can start as early as July 1st. You will be able to start on the date of your choice up to 6 months of purchase date. Virtual courses MUST be started within 6 months of purchase. You will have 12 months from the time of your start date to complete the course.
EXPLORE THE WIDE VARIED HISTORY OF THE WORLD
Expand your mind with many of the histories and stories of the world in the NEW High School World History & Literature level. Travel the world with Genghis Khan and discover the intricacies of the modern British Empire with Winston Churchill.
HISTORY & GEOGRAPHY
With engaging titles like the History from the Dawn of Civilization to Present Day, Art of War, and WW1: The Great War to End All Wars, your student will grasp the varied cultures and their impact on society. Journey through Ancient Mesopotamia, Egypt, Greek culture, Ancient Rome, and much more!
LITERATURE & LANGUAGE ARTS
Read and enjoy the discussions that follow the classics like, A Child’s Anthology of Poetry and literature classics such as A Tale of Two Cities, Farenheit 451, and Sir Gawain & the Green Knight covering a range of topics such as myths, nature, family and more. With these gripping books your student will get an up close look at what life might have been like through the eyes of multiple perspectives in a variety of cultures!
- World History Parent Guide (B-WH-PG)
- World History Student Guide (B-WH-SG)
- China's Long March: 6,000 Miles of Danger (B-320-30B)
- Winston Churchill: Soldier, Statesman, Artist (B-320-95)
- Cry, the Beloved Country (B-330-19)
- Heart of Darkness (B-330-37)
- The Essential Iliad (B-530-04)
- Persepolis (B-530-21)
- Copenhagen (B-530-22)
- Sir Gawain and Green Knight (B-630-23)
- The Art of War (B-720-02)
- Endurance (B-720-03)
- Winged Girl of Knossos (B-720-04)
- Conquistador: Hernan Cortes (B-720-05)
- Genghis Khan and the Making Of (B-720-06)
- The Pharaohs of Ancient Egypt (B-720-08)
- From the Dawn of Civilization to the Present Day (B-720-20)
- The Family Romanov (B-720-27)
- World War I: The Great War to End All Wars (B-720-28)
- World Historical Literature & Language Arts Parent Guide | High School (B-WHL-PG)
- World Historical Literature & Language Arts Student Guide | High School (B-WHL-SG)
- A Child's Anthology of Poetry (B-230-11)
- A Parcel of Patterns (B-230-50)
- The Shining Company (B-230-62)
- All Quiet On the Western Front (B-320-20)
- First They Killed My Father (B-320-24)
- Kon-Tiki (B-330-43)
- Gilgamesh (B-530-01)
- Oedipus Tyrannus (B-530-05)
- Night (B-530-08)
- Things Fall Apart (B-530-12)
- Ramayana (B-530-15)
- Beowulf (B-630-06)
- A Tale of Two Cities (B-630-24)
- Siddhartha (B-730-01)
- Oil and Marble (B-730-03)
- Fahrenheit 451 (B-730-04)
- Julius Caesar (B-730-05)
- 1984 (B-730-10)
- Seven Daughters and Seven Sons (B-FA63)
One Set of Consumables is included with the package. To add consumables for another student please click here.
Does this integrate with History?
With the highly academic nature of the History program, we chose to surround it with classical literature and daily poetry reading. There is historical literature that ties to History, but Language Arts literature does not.
Is this high school level and what makes it a high school level?
Yes, this course was developed for high school students ages 14-18. BookShark High School Levels can be used in whatever order is best for your student. BookShark's overall Scope and Sequence include three touches on Cultures, World History, and American history from Level A through high school. This level goes more in-depth to analyze worldviews and covers a wider range of topics than previous levels. This program also requires student-led research.
Can I use this package with both of my children?
Yes, you can! Your students will be able to share most of the resources in the package including the Timeline Book.
Not sure if this is the right fit? Please review the options below to find a package that will work for both of your students:
- Ages 13-15 | Level I
- Ages 14-18 | Level J
- Ages 12-14 | High School U.S. History and Literature
If there is more than a three year age difference between your children, we recommend that you purchase a separate package for each student.
Which Math program/level will be best for my child?
Math, like reading, is a skill-based subject. It is important to pick a program and a level that fits your child’s learning style and ability. Please take a look at our Resources page for a comparison of our different math options. We also have placement tests to help you figure out the appropriate starting point for your child.
Can I purchase the package without Math?
Our Reading with History Packages are built to include customizations you can use for your school year: History, Reading, Language Arts, and Math. We love our packages so much that we discount them 15% off the retail price.
What are the “Required Resources” and why are they required?
The Required Resources include two big binders with 36-week tabs for your Parent and Student Guides, and The Timeline Book. These resources will be reused in every level of our History program and can be shared by multiple students. You can purchase these items every time you buy an All-Subject or Reading with History Package, but you only need to buy it once.
For more information on BookShark, please see our FAQs page.
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