Review
Notgrass History teaches American and world history through an engaging narrative textbook paired with primary-source readings and literature selections, aimed at middle and high school students from a Christian worldview.
Curriculum Grade
B-
- Academic Rigor: 4/5
Why this score
The primary-source integration and complete course structure deliver real high-school-level history rigor with clear credit documentation.
- Ease of Use: 4/5
Why this score
Complete course packages with a clear daily schedule make this straightforward to implement without extra planning.
- Parent Time Required: 3/5
Why this score
The reading-based format needs some parent involvement for discussion, though older students can handle much of the reading solo.
- Cost Value: 4/5
Why this score
$100-180 per course for a full year of history, literature, and primary sources is a fair price for the depth delivered.
- Engagement: 4/5
Why this score
The genuinely readable narrative style and primary-source integration make history noticeably more engaging than a standard textbook.
- Flexibility: 3/5
Why this score
Courses can generally be sequenced somewhat independently, though the narrative history flow is chronological.
- Independent Learning: 4/5
Why this score
Older middle- and high-school students can work through the reading-based course largely independently once oriented.
- Support & Community: 3/5
Why this score
A solid, established base of Christian homeschool high-schoolers uses the program, with decent official support.
- Special Needs Support: 2/5
Why this score
The reading-heavy format can be demanding for reluctant readers, with little built-in accommodation beyond pacing flexibility.
Pros
- Genuinely engaging narrative writing style makes history more readable than a standard textbook
- Strong integration of primary sources and literature alongside the core narrative
- Clear, complete course packages simplify high-school credit tracking
Cons
- Christian worldview integrated throughout the historical narrative and discussion questions
- Narrower grade range (middle/high only), so it needs pairing with other resources for younger kids
- Reading-heavy format can be demanding for reluctant readers
Best for
Christian middle- and high-school families who want an engaging, primary-source-rich history course with built-in credit tracking.
Editorial evidence
Last editorial review: July 20, 2026.
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