The Mystery of History Volume 1, 3rd Edition
The Mystery of History I covers ancient history in a conversational style for elementary through high school students.
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2026 Seventh-Grade Curriculum Kit
The Mystery of History: Volume I
Many history programs teach ancient civilizations as disconnected stories. The Mystery of History: Volume I takes a different approach by placing Biblical events, world civilizations, and historical figures together on the same timeline.
Beginning with Creation and continuing through the resurrection of Jesus, this volume explores ancient cultures across the world—including China, Rome, Egypt, Assyria, the Americas, and more—while showing how events overlap rather than exist in isolation.
Written by homeschool mom Linda Hobar in a conversational, read-aloud style, the program guides families through 108 lessons organized across 36 weeks with three lessons each week.
One of the strongest features is the chronological integration. Students discover connections like:
- Joshua living during the era of King Tut
- Daniel existing during the time of Aesop
- Cleopatra overlapping with Herod the Great
- The included downloadable Companion Guide extends the program with:
- Hands-on projects
- Research activities for older students
- Maps, quizzes, memory work, and book suggestions
- Timeline resources and review activities
The multi-level design allows younger students to listen alongside older siblings who tackle deeper assignments and research projects.
This is a program built for families who want history studied together, chronology emphasized consistently, and Biblical history taught as part of world history rather than alongside it.
Find answers to the most frequently asked questions about this product below:
One difference between the two series is their target age. The Story of the World is primarily for elementary students, with Volume I recommended for 1st through 4th grade and Volume IV for 4th through 8th grade. The Mystery of History's reading level begins at about 4th or 5th grade in Volume I and progresses to 10th or 11th grade in Volume IV, although it is easily adaptable for multiple ages.
Another key difference is the religious perspective. The Story of the World aims to narrate from a neutral perspective. It covers major religious characters and historical events but does not endorse a particular religious view. The Mystery of History is written from a clearly Christian perspective and integrates biblical and church history into the text.
A minor difference between the two series is the student work involved. The Story of the World revolves around the narrative, so all activities, while engaging, are optional. The Mystery of History is also narrative-based but expects more student work. Nonetheless, it is highly adaptable to each student's age and family preferences.
- July 9, 2022
History
Rachel H.
I have been wanting to use this curriculum for a while! We can't wait to get going. Through my planning, it looks like it will be great
- June 8, 2022
Love it
STACEY B.
One of or favorites to learn together
- December 15, 2021
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, Mystery of History
STACEY B.
My 7th grader and I have enjoyed this subject. We printed out the student handbook and put it in a binder. I love that this is bible based and ties biblical history with world history. We will definitely do this again next year.
- May 31, 2021
Maybe we would have enjoyed a different approach
Natalie
I think our daughter would have liked the book more if there were activities to do. We will be using a non-religious based approach for history next year. I think it left some details out because it was staying in the religious aspect.
- September 14, 2020
Well written and Enjoyable
Katherine W.
First off this curriculum is written with a Biblical world view. If that is not what you are looking for check out Story of the World. My kids and I started with this History Curriculum and we were hooked and completed books 1-4. She starts with creation, gives you a new look into People who lived during Biblical times, including many not mentioned in in the traditional Sunday School Stories. The last Chapter is my favorite ending with the Resurrection and a beautiful alter call. It is easy to picture Secular figures living alongside those we are familiar with in the Bible. Susan is very engaging in her writing and is enjoyable to listen to in the audio version. A must have for students such as my son with Dyslexia. The format is easy to adjust for multiple grade levels. All if my kids grades PK-7th get something out of the lessons. We have worked thru this curriculum several times.
- September 3, 2020
Great
Kim E.
Really enjoying a Christian based history curriculum. Lots of great options on how to implement it.
- July 30, 2020
Wonderfully presented
Derie
I am really pleased with the way this is presented. I love how the author has made it accessible to kids of all ages. Since the book came with a free download code for the companion guide, I decided to not order the physical copy, so as to save a little money. I wish I had ordered it though. I appreciate the free download code, and will definitely make use of it, but I would reconned ordering the companion guide with this.
- March 12, 2020
Great book
Kara J.
This book is interesting and breaks each section into easy to read portions. Love the faith based teaching of this book.
- August 14, 2019
The Mystery of History Volume 1 - 3rd Edition
Megan
The new binding is beautiful. The pages layout is fantastic, since it's not just solid text that an ADHD person like me would find intimidating.
