Joy Hakim's US History Books: History read as a Narrative

A History of US is a thorough textbook series accessible from elementary to high school written and read like a narrative. A History of US is unique in its approach as narrative nonfiction, a storytelling based on truth. Joy Hakim was disappointed in the state of dull and uninspiring textbooks and decided to write her own. A History of US is a textbook series students may be read or read on their own. A History of US is sought for its accessibility and excitation in students. It is good for students who do not like the classic textbook format and prefer reading stories. Some parents may consider her writing a slightly liberal interpretation of history, though there are conservative reviewers who think she is being truthful.

Grades: Written intended for middle school, but used by elementary to high-school

Cost: The full ten volume set can be purchased for $230, or $20-40 individually.

OTHER DETAILS

Key features

Type of Tool: Textbook

Time required: Length of textbooks are unclear, though I'd estimate 20-40 minutes a day would be ideal

Special Needs:

Literacy Requirement (does a child need to know how to read):

Screens

Screens:  No, no screens are required

Online requirement:

Time

Parent/Caregiver Involvement: Yes, kids can use it with no help from a parent, teacher or caregiver

Prep Time:  No prep time required

Other characteristics

Modality: Visual

Adaptive: No, it is the same for every student

Educational Philosophy:

Other characteristics:   Self-directed learning, Fun and entertaining

Accountability

Assessment: No, there is no assessment component

State Standards: Yes

Teacher Accounts:

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John Flores

John Flores in an undergraduate at UC Berkeley studying Cognitive Science and Economics. As an active volunteer, he is helping out during this pandemic by working as a tutor at schoolclosures.org, and helping with PPE distribution by volunteering at connectngive.org.

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