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Review: A Child's Geography Volume 3, Explore the Classical World

9/5/2013

 
Stunning pictures, easy to read text (for an adult) and a chance to think on what was learned.  This is what makes up A Child's Geography: Explore the Classical World.   Come join us as we review this geographical-history book.
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Product: A Child's Geography Volume 3, Explore the Classical World
Vendor: Knowledge Quest.
Price: $34.95 with a pull out map $9.95.
Age Range: 1st through 6th grade, it will work well for middle school as well.
Written  by: Terri Johnson
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So what I think?  What did my lad think?
How did we use it?
We used it purely as factual literature.  Let's read and let it sit for us in our brains, so when we need it for something we can pull out the ideas and run with them.  (We do that alot in this house).  It's amazing what pops up later for us to use and reflect upon.

I enjoyed it.   I thought the information was well presented and had sufficient pictures to make the words come to life. 

My lad (age 8) THOROUGHLY enjoyed this book.   It captured his interest and it provoked good conversations.     He did find it a bit lengthy between the reading and the reflection type questions so I broke it down for him and we went through the book more slowly.  We HAVE NOT finished it.  It will be a good portion of our geography/history time for the rest of the year.

We get alot of crafts/activities with this book.   And I made the decision that we would simply do what interested us, regardless of where it was in the list of when/where (the activities are suggested to go with certain chapters). 

One of the activities we did was trying a fresco.   The lad was most displeased with his first attempt, and we'll be attempting it later.  He didn't like how the paint went on (it's too smooshy mom) and it was just too new and different for him.  So I'll be letting it set in his brain for a while.  The craft did prove to be an interesting science experiment for us as well though... we had different thicknesses of tempura paint and we learned the thicker style works better for this type of painting rather than the thin style. 

I was told "Mom, I like your abstract art one better than what I tried for a picture"  maybe that style works better mom.    (this with a very sad voice).  When I suggested that we'll paint on the other side when it's all dry he perked up though.... then it will be hard and not wet right mom?  So it will paint more regularly?   It should bud.. good, I'll do that then mom.  :)   It certainly made us realize the difficulties artists would have had in days gone by.
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In my opinion, if you want a good book to talk with your children about the Classical world, this would be an excellent first choice.  Interesting, thought-provoking, the odd giggle provoking type of book that should appeal to most children and their educators.   Definitely a hit in this household.
If you'd like to see what this book is all about, you can download the first three chapters for yourself.  You can find those here. 

To find out what other reviewers thought,please go here.  :)  Thanks!

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Kristina S.
9/6/2013 08:06:42 pm

We are doing an around the world animals and people study this year. I think this curriculum would enhance our study of the history of some of the areas we are going to learn about. :)

Kristina S.
9/6/2013 08:09:18 pm

I would truly like A Children's Geography: Volume 3 best. After that I'd be interested in the Map Trek collection or their What Really Happened in the Middle Ages book.

Debbie link
9/8/2013 09:56:54 am

We've read the first 2 volumes in this series and loved them, so I'd love to own the third one as well.

Debbie
9/8/2013 09:58:31 am

I love Map Trek.

monica
9/10/2013 01:58:41 am

I would really like to try this with my kiddos!

tammy cordery
9/10/2013 04:57:19 am

I would love this history program because my kids think history is boring I think they would love this.

Karolyn
9/10/2013 06:39:21 am

I have read great reviews about this program and would love to try it!

Angie
9/10/2013 09:04:07 am

I'd like to use this with my kids as we go through our study of history. I like that it matches up with a historical time period.

Angie
9/10/2013 09:05:53 am

I'd like to try Map Trek by Knowledge Quest.

Sally
9/10/2013 09:37:53 am

The first that I heard of Knowledge Quest was today, and judging be the comments and reviews, we have really been missing out! I have downloaded the free sample chapters from the Knowledge Quest website and they look great! We would love to win the book!

Kendra White
9/10/2013 10:54:07 am

We love KQ and would love to try this new volume of ACG!

judith martinez
9/10/2013 04:41:58 pm

I would love this so that my younger kids can do history with their sister but at their level. I'd really like the full Map Trek collection!

Angie Tester
9/11/2013 12:26:05 am

I could use this with my son for year 4 next year. I have been to Greece and Rome before children!

Jessica
9/11/2013 07:39:23 am

I want to win because I'm trying to strike an interest of history and geography in my children. I've always loved both the topics and got blessed with mathy-sciencey girls.

jennifer bravo
9/11/2013 09:42:10 am

We are brand new to homeschooling and I would love the opportunity to try this out with the kiddos!

Becky Milstead
9/11/2013 06:26:55 pm

I would like this because I think it would be a great addition to our homeschool.

Becky Milstead
9/11/2013 06:29:08 pm

I would like to try The Child's Geography & Map Trek.

karen r
9/12/2013 02:21:35 pm

I want to teach my kids using the all inclusive approach this book would provide.


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