History Course Set

$58.10
$58.10
Includes:
Course Book, Maps & Images, Timeline, Timeline Stickers Years 1 & 2, Explorers and Settlers Game. Included in the Course Book: Access to Student Explorer PDF Downloads (all four levels) and Audio Dramatizations. History Years 1-4 are currently being discontinued and physical components are available at a 25% discount only while supplies last.*
Additional Options:

History Read-Aloud Book Pack Year 2

$30.96
Details

This optional book pack adds the power of historical fiction to your studies. Includes:

  • Foo and Ching by Phyllis Ayer Sowers
  • The Falcon of Eric the Red by Catherine Cate Coblentz
  • The Mooring Tree by Gertrude Robinson
  • The Story of Edith Cavell by Iris Vinton

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and appeal to all ages—grades 1–12.

Details:
  • An Emphasis on God and Character
  • Family Style
  • An Emphasis on US History and Principles of Freedom
  • Good & Beautiful Style Learning
  • Very Little to No Preparation Time

Please note: History 2 Course Books and Maps & Images Book now come with perforated pages and are perfect bound.

*History Years 1-4 are currently being discontinued and physical components are available at a 25% discount only while supplies last. No coupon code is needed, the 25% discount is reflected in all prices. All sales for discontinued items are final. We do not have a date for the release of future history courses although new editions will not be available prior to the 2022-2023 school year. US Constitution and Government is not being discontinued and book packs are not discounted.

Buy Individual Items

Don’t need all of the items in the Complete Physical Course Set? Purchase individual Physical Course Set Items below.

Course Book Year 2

$26.24
Details

This 214-page, perfect-bound, course book guides the parent through the course, which requires no prep time other than glancing at future lessons to see if there are any extra items to gather. Includes access to Audio Dramatizations and the Student Explorers.

  • Full-color cover
  • Black & white inside
  • 8.5″ X 11″, 60# paper

The Maps & Images Booklet as well as the History Timeline are also needed to complete this course. 

Maps & Images Year 2

$9.74
Details

This full-color 74-page book includes beautiful maps, paintings, and images on coated paper. The course book explains when and how to incorporate these maps and images into the lessons.

Explorers and Settlers Game Year 2

$8.99
Details

This fun game for 2-8 players helps children of all ages memorize key historical figures who were settlers and explorers. This interactive card game adds variation and family interaction as you learn about history.

*Original game by The Good and the Beautiful

History Timeline

$9.74
Details

This 7-page, laminated timeline comes with the Year 2 Course and is also used for the Year 3 and Year 4 courses. It also is used to review information learned in the the Year 1 course. The timeline can be hung up or simply laid out on the table when referenced by the course book. The timeline includes major historical events and figures from creation to modern times. The course book will direct you when to have your children add the stickers to the timeline. The Year 3 and Year 4 courses include additional timeline stickers that will be added to the timeline and it is suggested you purchase the timeline if you have not completed Year 2. 

*Timeline stickers sold separately.

Q: Should I buy the timeline to use for Year 1?  A: The Year 1 course makes no reference to the timeline, and it is not necessary for the Year 1 course, but you may purchase and use the timeline with the Year 1 course if desired.

History Timeline Stickers Year 1 & 2

$3.38
Details

Includes timeline stickers for both Year 1 and Year 2 events. The Year 2 Course Book will guide you to place stickers on the timeline during select lessons. 

Buy Downloads

Looking for a digital option? Our Complete Course Set (except for the card game) is also available as PDF Downloads. *NOTE: downloads are non-refundable.
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Course Book (PDF) Year 2

$16.00
Details

This 214-page course book guides the parent and child through the course and requires no prep time other than glancing at future lessons to see if there are any extra items to gather. Includes access to Audio Dramatizations and the Student Explorers.

  •  Full-color cover
  • Black & white inside
  • 214 pages
  • 8.5×11
  • PDF for self-printing

The Maps & Images Book as well as the Timeline are also needed to complete this course. 

Maps & Images (PDF) Year 2

$16.00
Details

This full-color 72-page book includes beautiful maps, paintings, and images. The course book DIRECTS when and how to incorporate these maps and images into the lessons. PDF for self-printing. 

History Timeline (PDF) Year 2

$4.00
Details

This 7-page timeline is incorporated with the Year 2 Course and is also used for the Year 3 and Year 4 courses. It also is used to review information learned in the the Year 1 course. PDF for self-printing. The timeline can be hung up or simply laid out on the table when referenced by the course book. The timeline includes major historical events and figures from creation to modern times. Timeline stickers are purchased separately. The course book will direct you when to have your children add the stickers to the timeline. The Year 3 and Year 4 courses include additional timeline stickers that will be added to the timeline.

History Timeline Stickers (PDF) Year 1 & 2

$4.00
Details

Includes timeline stickers for both Year 1 and Year 2 events. The Year 2 Course Book will guide you to place stickers on the timeline during select lessons. PDF for self-printing.

Recommended Resources

Find optional add-on products to complement the History Year 2 Course Set.
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History Read-Aloud Book Pack Year 2

$30.96
Details

This optional book pack adds the power of historical fiction to your studies. Includes:

  • Foo and Ching by Phyllis Ayer Sowers
  • The Falcon of Eric the Red by Catherine Cate Coblentz
  • The Mooring Tree by Gertrude Robinson
  • The Story of Edith Cavell by Iris Vinton

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and appeal to all ages—grades 1–12.

Suggested Read-Aloud List for Year 2 History

It is suggested that you buy our read-aloud book pack or select one read-aloud book for each of the four units. See our recommended list here.
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4-Year History Outline

See the lesson outline for all four history courses.
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Audio Dramatization Sample

Sample the audio dramatizations that accompany this course, which follow two siblings and their adventures with their history-loving aunt and uncle.
Listen to Sample

How the Course Works

Required Course Items

Front Cover History Year 2 Course Book - 2B
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Course Book Year 2

Details:
This 214-page, perfect-bound, course book guides the parent through the course, which requires no prep time other than glancing at future lessons to see if there are any extra items to gather. Includes access to Audio Dramatizations and the Student Explorers.
  • Full-color cover
  • Black & white inside
  • 8.5" X 11", 60# paper
The Maps & Images Booklet as well as the History Timeline are also needed to complete this course. 
Front Cover History Year 2 Maps and Images - 2B
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Maps & Images Year 2

Details:
This full-color 74-page book includes beautiful maps, paintings, and images on coated paper. The course book explains when and how to incorporate these maps and images into the lessons.
Graphic of History 1 and 2 Timelines and Stickers - 1B
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History Timeline

Details:
This 7-page, laminated timeline comes with the Year 2 Course and is also used for the Year 3 and Year 4 courses. This helpful resource reviews information learned in the Year 1 course. The timeline includes major historical events and figures from creation to modern times.
Graphic of History Year 2 Timeline Stickers - 1B

History Timeline Stickers Year 1 & 2

Details:
Includes timeline stickers for both Year 1 and Year 2 events. The Year 2 Course Book will guide you to place stickers on the timeline during select lessons. 
Front Cover Explorers and Settlers History Game from History Year with Open Cards in Background

Explorers and Settlers Game Year 2

Details:

This fun game for 2-8 players helps children of all ages memorize key historical figures who were settlers and explorers. This interactive card game adds variation and family interaction as you learn about history.

*Original game by The Good and the Beautiful

Graphic of History Year 2 Open Course Book & iPad with Audio Files
Listen to Sample

Dramatized Audio Recordings Year 2

Details:
Dramatized audio recordings help bring history to life! Follow the story of two siblings as they explore history. The course book will indicate when to listen to each recording. The webpage and password to access the audio recordings is included in the front of the course book. Not sold separately.
Front Cover History Year 2 Student Explorer
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Student Explorers Year 2

Details:
Expand learning with the Student Explorer activities. PDF download, divided by grade levels (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12). The webpage and password to access the Student Explorers is included in the front of the course book. Not sold separately.

Recommended Resources

Front Covers History Year 2 Book Pack -1B
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History Read-Aloud Book Pack Year 2

Details:

This optional book pack adds the power of historical fiction to your studies. Includes:

  • Foo and Ching by Phyllis Ayer Sowers
  • The Falcon of Eric the Red by Catherine Cate Coblentz
  • The Mooring Tree by Gertrude Robinson
  • The Story of Edith Cavell by Iris Vinton

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and appeal to all ages—grades 1–12.

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