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    <body><![CDATA[This is the most fabulous history curriculum that I have ever used. The activity book makes this learning experience exponentially better. I have used this book and the activity book for my own home schooled children (they love it!) as well as a small group of home schooled kids who meet together on...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/56024841">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[Excellently written history book for children.  Sometimes we find it's hard to put it down b/c we are enjoying it so much. We read a chapter or two every night and supplement the reading with either classics from that time period or classics that focus on that time period (per &quot;The Well-Trained...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/67672248">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[We have thoroughly enjoyed this look at ancient history. We have supplemented our studies with Susan Bauer's accompanying activity book, which supplies maps, narratives, and really cool learning activities.   <br/><br/>This book is written to teach 5-8 year olds. I, myself, have learned A LOT abou...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/18887178">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[recommended as being very engaging as a read aloud, 1st grade level]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[My children love these books.  Well, they love listening to them over and over on CD.  These books provide a solid historical outline of major historical events.  Because my children listen to the Cd's over and over they practically have these books memorized. Once this solid outline is in place it ...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/28323806">more...</a>]]></body>
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    <body><![CDATA[So far so good! This 4-volume condensed history of the world begins with the early nomads and ends with modern times. It is written for elementary-aged children (I'm reading it to Lydia, and she can't get enough), but I have to admit I'm learning a ton, and for the first time I'm learning history in...<a href="http://www.goodreads.com/review/show/14413357">more...</a>]]></body>
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