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Dannielle · 02-18-2004, 02:36 PM

OOH...I had big time issues with A Child's History of the World. I was really thrown for a loop when the story of Robin Hood was presented as a historic event. At first I thought to myself, "hmmm...I always thought that was a story...learn something new every day". Then I did some research online and felt really dumb for believing that it might actually be true.

And don't get me started on the racial stuff in that book.

I am glad to hear we're not the only ones who didn't like miquon. All I hear are rave reviews. It had my dd so frustrated and confused (with first grade math).

Momof6 · 02-18-2004, 04:34 PM

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Originally posted by Dannielle
OOH...I had big time issues with A Child's History of the World. I was really thrown for a loop when the story of Robin Hood was presented as a historic event. At first I thought to myself, "hmmm...I always thought that was a story...learn something new every day". Then I did some research online and felt really dumb for believing that it might actually be true.

And don't get me started on the racial stuff in that book.

I am glad to hear we're not the only ones who didn't like miquon. All I hear are rave reviews. It had my dd so frustrated and confused (with first grade math).

*lol* about the Calvert book. It did not bother me but I see folklore and history as being not too different. But that is my radical viewpoint about the nature of what is history.

I realize it bothers a lot of folks.

I was totally confused with miquon right along with my poor dd and ds. We still have those rods around here somewhere though.

Hugs,
michelle

Wendydagny · 02-19-2004, 04:48 PM

Just a note...CHOW has been revised, and the new version isn't supposed to have any racial issues in it. I don't know if they changed the fables as history or not (we're only to the Vikings), but King Arthur was only presented as a legend, if that matters.

~Hope~ · 02-19-2004, 05:21 PM

Wendy,

Where do you purchase a revised edition?

Hope

Wendydagny · 02-19-2004, 07:53 PM

It's the 1997 edition. I'm assuming you have the paperback 1924 one from Sonlight right?

I think Sonlight sells the new one now. I got it from Veritas Press. You can also order it directly from Calvert....they also have a supposedly very cool CD-ROM to accompany it too.

skyblue · 02-26-2004, 11:30 PM

I was homeschooled and love to see all the different curriculums being mentioned! My mom mainly used Abeka and then let my sis and I just have at it. Using mainly Abeka, I can tell you their science books are excellent. My friends who used Saxon math had a much easier time and I have decided to use Saxon K and up with Christine. Did a little Bob Jones but got bored quick. For spelling, my mom used Modern Curriculum until 8th grade (than Abeka) which I am thinking of using with Christine too. I've been thinking of using five in a row for K. Glad to hear the good reviews. Unsure on history yet. I am looking for something kind of in between Christian and secular, more balanced basicly. Of course I did Abeka history and geography. Although I loved them when younger, I don't agree with their political stuff as much now. Their Government and Economics combined book and their Economic book (like a fun college text) were very enjoyable and challenging. They cover all the basics and some. I am thinking of using Alpha and Omega's life Pacs for language/english.

Another note for those using Abeka. Sometimes when they change their books (like they did when I was 11), you may find it necessary to use the old text if it is more in line with the grade before or even skip a grade.

Fun, fun subject! Jennifer