As a homeschooled kid, I love books that teach me things without being a schoolbook. These are all history books, but they’re a bit different than your average history book. Most history books take one person, or one event, and highlight that. With this set, you explore what was happening in the whole world during someone’s life.

“Considered the innovator of “horizontal history,” Genevieve Foster became frustrated when her two school-aged children complained about the boring presentation of history in their school texts. This frustration led to Foster’s first book, George Washington’s World (1941). In her unique approach, Foster weaves a story of the world around her central character; rather than focusing exclusively on geo-political events, as most textbooks do; she includes stories of scientific discovery and invention, music, literature, art, and religion. She has a keen intuition for stories that will especially delight and amuse her youthful audience.” (Taken from this page.)

Augustus Caesar’s World

 

 

 

George Washington’s World

 

 

 

Abraham Lincoln’s World

 

 

 

The World of Columbus and Sons

 

 

 

The World of Captain John Smith

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These books are my favorite way to learn history! I wish she would write more of them. And when I have kids, I’m definitely getting these for them!

Have you read any of these? What did you think of them?

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