Church History Volume One by Everett Ferguson

Here’s the book summary:
Church History offers a unique contextual view of how the Christian church spread and developed. It did so, not in a vacuum, but in a setting of times, cultures, and events that both influenced and were influenced by the church. Church History looks closely at the integral link between the history of the world and that of the church.

Volume One explores the development of the church from the days of Jesus to the years prior to the Reformation. Filled with maps, charts, and illustrations, it offers overviews of the Roman, Greek, and Jewish worlds; insights into the church’s relationship to the Roman Empire, with glimpses into pagan attitudes toward Christians; the place of art and architecture, literature and philosophy, both sacred and secular; and much more, spanning the time from the first through the thirteenth centuries.

And now, my review:
This is a great educational book to put alongside of our learning the timeline of happenings in the history of the Church.  This one starts out at the time of Christ and runs to the Pre-Reformation.  It has 24 chapters and it’s broken up really nicely by centuries.  It has some pictures scattered throughout and that’s nice to add to all the learning.  Whether you’re looking at Diocletian, Constantine, Augustine or the First Crusade it’s in there.  I’m thankful to add this to our school library and I’m sure it will continually be a valuable resource as we journey through this time frame.
I received a copy of this work in exchange for my honest review.

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Time for Kids: Presidents of the United States

Here is the book summary:
TIME For Kids presents a complete overview of our nation's chief executives from George Washington to the newly elected 45th president!

Did you know that James Monroe was the first president to appear without a wig in public? Or that George W. Bush appointed the first African-American secretary of state? Presidents of the United States invites the reader inside the White House to discover fascinating facts about the U.S. commanders-in-chief-their origins, accomplishments, and place in history-as told through famous quotes, important historical dates, and a timeline of events. Special sections cover the election process, the branches of government, and the role of presidents in the expansion of our nation from before the 13 colonies through westward expansion. With more than 200 photographs, illustrations, portrait reproductions, and maps.

And now, my review:

This is a nice, full-color, engaging book of the Presidents of the United States of America.  The things I like about it are that it’s current.  It includes a nice sidebar that gives pertinent information and then has some paragraphs, about 2-3 pages, about each one and often times it will include information about their families or “big” events that happened while they were in office.  I find for my family, that it’s a great addition to our American history class and it’s great for my youngest all the way to my oldest student. 
I received a copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.

https://www.amazon.com/TIME-Kids-Presidents-United-States-ebook/dp/B01J6J1XQA/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1493831842&sr=1-1&keywords=time+for+kids+american+presidents

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