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Adding a harder spine for Bigger?
Posted: Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:20 pm
by sted
Hi Carrie,
I've read your suggestions for adding a harder spine to "beef up" Bigger for a 6th grader. I've always like the looks of The Story of US by Joy Hakim. Do you think that would work or do you think your other recommendations are better?
Thanks,
Shannon
Re: Adding a harder spine for Bigger?
Posted: Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:06 am
by Carrie
Shannon,
I personally have trouble with some of Hakim's views in her history series, so I'd lean toward the recommendations mentioned in this past post of mine (which are all ones we've tried with our own son). However, you would know best what fits your family. Link:
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Blessings,
Carrie
Re: Adding a harder spine for Bigger?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 10:51 am
by sted
Hi Carrie,
I appreciate your information. Not being an American History buff are you able to elaborate on her views compared to the ones from books that you recommend? I am looking for ones that would be accurate but God-honoring as well.
Thanks for you help,
Shannon
Re: Adding a harder spine for Bigger?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 11:09 am
by Carrie
The God-honoring part is definitely missing from Hakim, to the point of almost feeling anti-Christian. That rules those books out for us.
Blessings,
Carrie
Re: Adding a harder spine for Bigger?
Posted: Fri May 01, 2009 11:28 am
by sted
Well then I'd probably leave it too:)
Shannon