The Artner Reader's Guide to American History

The Artners are a successful homeschooling family who use a Latin-centered curriculum. They also have a special interest in U.S. history and a superb knowledge of children's history books. They have found a way to address American history in an informal way using good history books rather then textbooks. The Artners have read and researched, selected and catalogued, the best of children's American history books-both in and out of print. Using their "quick fact sheet," you can prepare your children for the historical period they will read about for the year, and then your work is over. The Artner course is the only U. S. history course you will need for grades 3-8 You can use the money you will save to buy great history classics for your library. You can use the time you will save to read good books and learn history right along with your children. And you can look forward to "book discussions" at the dinner table about the great heroes and heroines, the triumphs and tragedies of American history. Optimus magister bonus liber: the best teacher is a good book. The Artner course will show you how to let good books do the work of teaching U. S. history for you.… (more)