Hey homeschoolers! Did you know that you can use the textbooks that public and private schools use in your curriculum? You can!
While this may not be an option for many homeschoolers due to various reasons, other homeschoolers like these textbooks for several reasons.
Pros
1. They are extremely detailed in the text. Often times I have found that some texts are more detailed than a "homeschool" version.
2. The Teacher WrapAround editions have more help, suggestions, and information than you would ever use. It's nice to be able to pick and choose what you need.
3. Many times the text will come with interactive activities from a corresponding website. Check out this one for high school's World History (this is the brand new 2010 version).
4. Accessories: if you can afford them they offer so many to choose from.
5. They offer AP and Honors courses.
6. Many of the subjects have either online texts or interactive CDs. (Holt provides an online texts complete with videos and "how to's" on the subject)
Cons
1. You get the evolutionary view of the world. This may be ok for some homeschoolers, but not for others. You would have to choose how to explain/teach the difference and your own beliefs to your own children.
2. The expense: these materials can be quite expensive, especially if you add the accessories that go with it (videos, workbooks, slides, and a whole host of others).
3. As homeschoolers, sometimes you have to jump through a few hoops in order to get the materials, but if you're ok with the evoluntionary versions, many times it's worth it!
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