Capstone's "You Choose: History" Series for Homeschooling
Presenting history as just a collection of dates and names from dry textbooks is boring. For a more engaging approach, try Capstone’s “You Choose: History,” a series of interactive books that lets kids “jump into” the action of historical events by making decisions that shape the narrative. Depending on the choices made, the reader will follow different paths and reach different outcomes.
What’s In The “You Choose: History” Series?
The books cover various historical periods and events. There are world history titles, such as:
There are also a wide variety of U.S. History titles including:
The “choose your own adventure” style of the series:
- Shows the complexity of historical events by providing different viewpoints.
- Encourages critical thinking by prompting readers to weigh options and consider the consequences of their decisions.
- Increases engagement with an interactive format that makes history more exciting and memorable.
Supplement your existing history curriculum with these interesting living books. Use them to:
- Spark discussion and debate as kids consider the choices made and resulting outcomes. Talk about how the different perspectives shaped their understanding of the event.
- Develop writing skills: compare and contrast the different paths taken in the story. Write journal entries from the perspective of one of the characters.
By providing an immersive and interactive experience, the “You Choose: History” series can help bring history to life.
