[Corin Stormhands]

Question to the homeschoolers.

We need some good books for Luke to read that talk about creation, dinosaurs, etc. He's really getting into reading non-fiction and there's precious little out there that doesn't talk about "millions of years ago."

Thoughts?

[2Jedismom]

Have you looked into Ken Ham? I think he writes books like that for young children. I've never read any, though...

[HairOfTheDog]

Thoughts?

Heh... you didn't ask me :~D

[TalonDJ]

Not sure, I would have to ask my mom. I know she would have some suggestions. Most of our earth science was before we got into or found out about some of the more recent creation science stuff. Some very interesting stuff out there in the last 15-20 years on erosion and sediment deposition that calls into question the whole geologic time scale. That and some really good biochemical refutations of core evolutionary premises. The ones I know of were pretty advanced though. Not nearly as easy to gobble up as that 'look how fish embryos look like human ones' junk that public school text use to indoctrinate. Really though I would recommend finding some really good materials about how to THINK scientifically and analyze assumptions and form conclusions. That is where we see so much laughable nonsense in the MSM or public schools. Does not matter if it is 'global warming', evolution or anything else; health 'studies' for example: eggs are bad for you! no wait they are not, but butter is bad for you... no wait that is not either, exercise is bad!

That is the real issue. Evidence comes and goes but the ability to look at it scientifically and draw conclusions with a full understanding of what your assumptions were is the key skill to get across. So I would go for a book on logical thinking skills, one on the scientific method and THEN a nice refutation of evolutionary assumptions. (I found after learning to think that public school science books are their own refutation, heheh)

[g'nad]

We started a series called Exploring Creation with Botany. It's by J Fulbright. It's an Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. Curriculum Support. I love it, but am not sure if they have anything with dinosaurs. apologia.com or #765-608-3280.

Mrsnad

[Alkhin]

Hi Corin - while Im not in the creationist camp I have heard of several HS curriculums that might have what you are looking for. Try A Beka, or Bob Jones University, or Sonlight. I am going with Sonlight for the coming year, cause Ive discovered I dont like having to design a new lesson for each day, nor does Erin take well with the directive "read this and then write an essay about it." WTM is a fabulous guide for a classical education, but unless you already know how to design daily lesson plans and whip up daily activities for weeks ahead of time, its easier to go with a company that has already got it done.

Well thats my soap box moment LOL.

hows everyone doing? We are in a kind of HS lull until we get her Stanford Achievement scores back. Ive been playing away in fanficdom, so my mind hasnt really been on politics so much, although I am trying to get back to updating Tributaries on a more regular basis. I just dont hve the fire to rant so much any more.

[Peanut Gallery]

There is a curriculum called Considering God's Creation which we have used and like. There are also some other books he may enjoy:

Gallileo For Kids
Planet Earth
Dragons of the Deep
Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the Fifth Day
Exploring Creation with Botany, Textbook (this is a complete science series, botany is only one topic in the series)
It Couldn't Just Happen: Fascinating Facts About God's World
Dinosaurs By Design
Mystery of History (textbook)
Story of the World Vol 1 (this is also a popular homeschool curriculum)
The Answers Book


The next two either don't discuss creation in depth or only mention Big Bang briefly:

Extreme Reader: Space Mysteries
Don't know Much About Space