Award-winning The Mystery of History brings world history to life, rooted in a biblical, young earth worldview. Written in a conversational, easy-to-understand tone, the lessons make history meaningful and accessible for all ages. Designed for the whole family, it presents history chronologically, connecting biblical and other world events to see God’s presence through time. Easy to use and adaptable, with engaging hands-on activities and thoughtful discussion prompts geared for three different age ranges, this 28-week curriculum (two to three lessons per week) provides a rich, faith-centered approach to world history. All grade levels: elementary through high school.
The Mystery of History Volume IV: Wars of Independence to Modern Times Student Reader, covers 1708 to 2014 with 84 lessons and hundreds of color images, maps, and fact-filled sidebars. Your family will learn about multiple "wars of independence" as well as many "wars of ideologies" between Marxism, Darwinism, Fascism, and the Cold War. Lessons also include the wars in United States history, World War I and II, more modern day conflicts, including a collapsed Soviet Union, a divided Korea, tension in the Middle East, and an ongoing War on Terror. In addition to studying the violence of this era, students will read about the composers, artists, inventors, writers, America’s Civil Rights movement, and humanitarians who contributed toward the "soul" of mankind over the last three centuries. The 500+page Companion Guide download that’s also included provides activities for younger, middle, and older students; timeline instructions; mapwork; several assessment options; book list suggestions; and much more! Written at a 9th grade+ reading level, lesson content is adaptable for middle school students. 609 pages, hardcover with access code to Companion Guide download.
