This got us thinking. I appreciate John Holtzman's notes on the book. Sonlight's guide notes get us started on lively discussions. Blessings on the curriculum decision makers at Sonlight; your job is not easy! by Stephanie R on 2011-06-12 My 9 and 7 year old have been fascinated by this book! I love it as well. Though it can be "heady" material, we have great discussions about the "whys" of history. I have never read a history book before that gives as much context. We enjoy the Landmark History of the American People much more than the Story of the USA books. Thank you, Sonlight! by Denise H on 2011-02-13 Stop! Don't buy this book! This is the most boring, detail-overstuffed, fact-filled-to-the-nth-degree book ever written! When I started reading it, my 5th, 3rd, and 1st graders asked me where this came from because it is so unlike other books from the Sonlight history curriculum. I tried just skimming through it to get a few details into their brains, but it only made them bored to tears. This reminds me of the type of history book we were forced to listen to in public school, although this book has a Christian perspective. If you want to turn your children off to history, buy this. My kids listen to me read aloud about 20 hours per week and when I pick up this book, they all start complaining. I can't even recommend it for high school years. Denise H. by Sheila O