All American History

All-American History presents U.S. history as an engaging narrative that reads like a story rather than a dry textbook, dividing each of 32 weekly lessons into "the atmosphere" (historical setting), "the event" (what happened), and the impact on America's future. This Christian perspective history curriculum for grades 5-12 includes religious developments often overlooked in secular texts while presenting social and cultural history more objectively than some publishers like BJU Press or Abeka, making it appealing to families seeking balanced faith-based content without heavy editorializing. Volume 1 covers exploration through 1840, while Volume 2 continues from the Civil War prelude through the 21st century, with each volume providing a complete year of American history study. The Student Reader, Student Activity Book with maps and review questions, and comprehensive Teacher's Guide work together to create a nearly open-and-go experience, with the Teacher's Guide offering extensive book lists, hands-on activity suggestions, and adaptation ideas for younger students. The multi-age design allows families to teach all children together using the same core reader, with younger students listening to highlights and completing age-appropriate activities, while older students read independently and complete more advanced work. An optional All-American History Junior digital supplement provides modified lesson plans, shorter reading assignments, literature guides, and additional hands-on activities specifically designed for elementary-aged learners. Parents appreciate the engaging writing style that brings historical figures to life through real details and the comprehensive Teacher's Guide that eliminates hours of prep work, though some note the narrative occasionally jumps between topics within chapters, which can confuse younger students about which historical figure is being discussed. The black-and-white printing throughout keeps costs reasonable, and families teaching multiple children can share the Student Reader while purchasing only additional Activity Books. Browse sample pages on the publisher's website to see if the narrative style and faith perspective align with your family's approach to studying American history.