Are particular resources required? Will I have trouble finding the recommended resources?

TruthQuest History does not lead you through certain books. It leads you through history, using living books−whichever books are available to you. You do not need to find particular books! That is exactly the pressure we wish to take off you! Therefore, TruthQuest History lists the best in-print and out-of-print books on each topic. No particular books must be read; whatever is available to you is just fine. You, the parent, must not feel anxiety if you're unable to find the exact books listed in the guide, for there are no 'musts' and no worries!

Why? This "I-want-everything-just-perfect-so-I-can-feel-secure" anxiety can actually hurt your own cause by returning you to textbooks or more limited curricula, which are the only alternatives if you're not going to try to locate the best your library has to offer, whether recommended in TruthQuest History or not.

But TruthQuest History does make it easy for you to find the best books at your library. How? Our updated reading lists include the most recent books likely to found at your library, we still mention the older gems your library may yet be holding, and the TruthQuest History chronology at least lets you know which topic to cover so you can use whatever your library does have. You can probably search and reserve books through your library's online catalog right from your own home! Remember, you do not have to use the same books mentioned in TQH. The booklists are to serve you, and to show you all the possibilities….not to enslave you.

Lastly, the commentary in TruthQuest History subtly conveys the most important principles, so if you're totally unable to find a good resource on a topic, you can burrow deeper into the commentary and find a great deal of value right there. Remember, you can always check an encyclopedia or textbook if you need to. That's all you might have been doing without TruthQuest History anyway. Now it's your last resort, not your main dish! So, don't worry, be happy!

Though it's not necessary, you may wish to join the many homeschool families who enjoy adding precious, older books to their home libraries. Several homeschool families search for these gems, then offer them for sale at incredibly reasonable prices! We've included some of their websites below, but please note we are not financially connected, nor do we take any responsibility for transactions. We've had great experiences with the ones we've used, though!

www.doubledouble.net/books.htm
www.greatlakesbooks.com
www.anotherdaybooks.com
www.readingwell.com

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