Streams of Civilization: Earliest Times to the Discovery of the New World: Volume One

This book is very detailed, easy to follow and engaging, and even more importantly, by openly discussing the various viewpoints of history (uniformitarianism vs. Catastrophism) in the very beginning, it encourages analytical thinking skills and not merely fact regurgitation. This book could easily be supplemented with the following fiction books. Chapters 1-2: Journey To The Ice Chapter 3: Tirzah Chapters 7-8:Twice Freed (Freestyle Fiction 12) Chapters 11-12:Augustine Came to Kent (Living History Library (Warsaw, N.D.).) When we studied these time periods, we liked to find great historical fictions to help us "visualize" and "experience" what we were learning.

My 12 year old son and I bought this book from a homeschool store in CO in August upon their recommendation. We were not disappointed. We liked the balance presented by the authors and feel they did not try to hide the truth about what evolutionists or creationists think and why each side believes what it believes. We learned many things about civilizations that Mom (graduated 1976) or son had not read in previous Christian & non-Christian history books.

I agree with Lina King's description. This is an EXCELLENT introduction to western civilization, interesting, clear and full of opportunities for discussion. I do not understand why she did not give the book any stars.

This history text gives good data and fair inclusion of both a creationists and evolutionist theory of beginnings. The author treats the Bible as one reliable historical document to be included among all the rest. The reading is frequently dry. My older daughter consumed it, but my son has to be urged to get the reading done. This is a fine textbook.

We have used this history text with three students, for four years. The text is comprehensive and suitable for use over a two year period with many suggested projects and activities. In addition, it is a hardcover text at an extremely reasonable price. We especially appreciate the coverage of civilizations on all continents. It gives a much more balanced look at history and helps students gain an insightful appreciation of many cultures, not just the usual emphasis on Middle Eastern, Mediterranean and Euro-american. Woven throughout is the application of biblical principles and notation of historically fulfilled biblical prophecy. I wish this text had been available when I was in junior or senior high school!