Resource List – Mosaic Introduction to World History, Part 1

Myths, Maps, and Marvels consists of lesson plans that coordinate lessons, readings, activities, and websites from the following resources. You should feel free to look for these at your local library or via used book resellers. In the event you decide to purchase any of these books new, you are welcome to use the Amazon links below. These affiliate links help support Bringing Up Learners, and allow me to continue to offer free resources to homeschoolers! Any products you place in your cart after first clicking on one of the items below will generate a small commission, so consider using Bringing Up Learner’s affiliate links (or any other of your favorite homeschool bloggers!) any time you make an Amazon purchase.

History Books – Fiction and Non-Fiction

The Usborne Internet-Linked Encyclopedia Of World History This resource can be used for years of study, and includes access to hundreds of great website links.

The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child: Volume 1: Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor, Revised Edition Mosaic users can choose whether they would prefer to use this book for the narrative history component of the course, or Gombrich’s single volume narrative history, below.

A Little History of the World We use the first section of this book in Myths, Maps, and Marvels. The book contains history up to modern times, and could be used for more than one year.

Ancient Greeks (Beginners)

Who Built the Pyramids? (Starting Point History)

Who Were the Romans? (Starting Point History)

Tut’s Mummy: Lost…And Found (Step-Into-Reading, Step 4)

Voices of Ancient Egypt

Gilgamesh the King

Miranda the Great

Mini Greek Myths for Young Children (Mini Usborne Classics)

Chinese Children’s Favorite Stories

Other Literature and Poetry

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Winnie-the-Pooh (Pooh Original Edition)

Mrs Piggle Wiggle

The Whipping Boy Newbery Medal Winner

Misty of Chincoteague Newbery Medal Winner

Half Magic

Beezus and Ramona

Understood Betsy

The Stories Julian Tells ALA Notable

The Tale of Despereaux: Being the Story of a Mouse, a Princess, Some Soup and a Spool of Thread Newbery Medal Winner

A Family of Poems

Projects and Activities

Ancient Civilizations, Grades 1-3 (History Pockets)

Egyptian Activity Book (Creative Fun Series)

Classical Kids: An Activity Guide to Life in Ancient Greece and Rome

Ancient Egypt/Book and Treasure Chest

Other Resources

Sacred Myths: Stories of World Religions (This book is currently only offered used on Amazon – You can order new copies from the publisher, Sybil Books.)

The Mosaic Introduction to Timelines (free 26 page download from Bringing Up Learners)

Historical Timeline Figures CD-ROM (from Geography Matters)

Blackline Maps of World History: The Ancients (purchase download from Knowledge Quest Maps- Available alone, or in a set)

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