Year 1
History Course Set
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- An Emphasis on God and Character
- Family Style
- Good & Beautiful Style Learning
- Very Little to No Preparation Time
Please note: History 1 Course Book and Big Book of History Stories now come with perforated pages and are perfect bound.
*History Years 1-4 are currently being discontinued. 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 released during the 2023-2024 school year. US Constitution and Government is not being discontinued.
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How the Course Works
Required Course Items
History Course Book
Details:This 215-page 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. Only one course book needed per family.
*History Years 1-4 and all components, including the History Year 1 Course Book, are currently being discontinued. Physical components are available only while supplies last. 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.
Big Book of History Stories
Details:This high-quality, 204-page, full-color book includes maps and color images for use with the course book as well as a compilation of 21 beautifully written, illustrated stories that correspond with the lessons.
*History Years 1-4 and all components, including the History Year 1 Big Book of History Stories, are currently being discontinued. Physical components are available only while supplies last. 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.

Keys of History Board Game
Details:This fun game for 1-8 players helps children or all ages memorize key historical events and historical figures. This interactive board game adds variation and family interaction as you learn about history.
*Original game by The Good and the Beautiful
*History Years 1-4 and all components, including the History Year 1 Keys of History Board Game, are currently being discontinued. Physical components are available only while supplies last. 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.
History Course Set Student Explorers
Details:History Course Set Dramatized Audio Recordings
Details:Recommended Resources
History Read-Aloud Book Pack
Details:The Three Gold Doubloons, which is included in this Read-Aloud Book Pack is sold out and will not be restocked. Please note that the books in this book pack that are in stock can be purchased separately by clicking the links below.
This optional book pack adds the power of historical fiction to your studies. Includes:
- Boy of the Pyramids by Ruth Fosdick Jones
- The Saracen Steed by Arthur Anthony Gladd
- The Three Gold Doubloons by Edith Thacher Hurd Out of Stock
- Through the Wall by Alida Sims Malkus
These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and appeal to all ages—grades 1–12.