From Adam to Us

From the dawn of civilization to today’s headlines, From Adam to Us packs 5,000 years of world history, geography, literature, and faith into a 150-day, two-volume adventure your middle schooler can actually finish. This one-year course is built for grades 5–8 and walks students chronologically from Creation to the digital age, making stops in every major era along the way. The 30 units run Monday to Friday—four days of rich, narrative lessons drawn from primary sources, art, and photos, plus a fifth day for a hands-on project or review.

Your student won’t just be reading. He’ll be charting maps in the 43-page Map Book, building a historical timeline in the Timeline Book, tackling vocabulary, writing creatively, and digging into Our Creative World—a companion reader brimming with letters, poems, speeches, and cultural snapshots from around the globe. Critical thinking is built in through “Thinking Biblically” sections, creative writing prompts, and varied assignments that flex different skills.

The core package includes two full-color hardcover lesson books (Part 1 and Part 2), Our Creative World, the Map Book, the Timeline Book, and an Answer Key. If you want extra reinforcement, the optional Student Workbook serves up crossword puzzles, word searches, drawing pages, literature review questions, and unit tests. The Lesson Review is perfect for parents who want streamlined comprehension checks and grading ease.

Yes, it’s thorough. Yes, some days will feel full. But the payoff? A year’s worth of history planned for you, a child who doesn’t just memorize dates but understands how the world fits together.