Genevieve Foster Book Recommendations

These are similar in style to her books written for older student (such as World of Captain John Smith), but the writing is simpler.

1492 Year of Columbus
Part One is titled "The Columbus Story."

Part Two is titled "Artists and Scientists" and includes: Copernicus, Leonardo da Vinci, and Michelangelo.

Part Three is titled "Around the World" and includes: Ethiopia, China, The Spirit of Japan, The Incas of Peru, and the Aztecs of Mexico.



Part One is titled "The Pilgrim Story."

Part Two is titled "Artists and Scientists" and includes: Shakespeare, Rembrandt, Dr. William Harvey and Galileo.

Part Three is titled "Around the World" and includes: Africa's Kingdom of Benin, Akbar of India, China, and Japan.

I highly recommend these books by Genevieve Foster! I like to read her books before reading any other literature because they help set the stage.

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