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Dixie
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Another Preparing Question

Post by Dixie » Tue Jul 22, 2008 11:57 am

As I was reading the introduction, I ran across the following:
"One or more comprehensive history
encyclopedias (in print form, on CD, and/or on the internet) is recommended for use with the lessons."
I am wondering if there is a certain comprehensive history encyclopedia that you recommend using with Preparing?

Thank you,
Dixie
Mom to Five: 3 boys and 2 girls

6timeboymom
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Re: Another Preparing Question

Post by 6timeboymom » Tue Jul 22, 2008 12:34 pm

I am planning to use google, wikipedia, and my encarta subscription that comes with my internet subscription. :-)
We also have a full set of World Books that are about 20 years old, but most of the info doesn't change that much.
Darci
mom to 6 great boys-"they've got me surrounded!!"
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my3sons
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Re: Another Preparing Question

Post by my3sons » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:33 am

We're going to use wikipedia, and there are key words in the Preparing... guide to type in the search so it should work fine. However, if you are wanting a good solid general encyclopedia any of the DK or Kingfisher ones are good. Are you getting as excited as I am to start Preparing?!? It's just around the corner... :D

In Christ,
Julie
Enjoyed LHTH to USII
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Dixie
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Re: Another Preparing Question

Post by Dixie » Wed Jul 23, 2008 11:51 am

Thank you for the suggestions. I hadn't thought about using Wikipedia. What a great suggestion. I do own KFHE and a World Book set so I think we will be set. This will be our first year using Heart of Dakota products and I am excited to see what the year brings forth. We will be using Preparing... with our 4th grader, BLHFHG with our 2nd grader, LHFHG at 1/2 speed with our Kindergarten dd, and then we will have a 3 year old tagging along. I had thought about adding in LHTH, but I think I will have my plate more than full accomplishing these three programs along with working with an older student in another set of studies.

I really appreciate the help and information I have gleaned from these boards.

Thank you,

Dixie
Dixie
Mom to Five: 3 boys and 2 girls

Carrie
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Re: Another Preparing Question

Post by Carrie » Thu Jul 24, 2008 12:36 pm

Dixie,

The Preparing... guide suggests using wikipedia, or another computer CD ROM, or a hardback encyclopedia. So, all of those will work. We plan on using wikipedia here, as I want my kiddos to learn to search and skim with an online resource. We'll probably do a couple of the topics from the hardback Kingfisher we have too, so my son can learn to use the index well also! :D

Blessings,
Carrie

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