Ancient History Resources for 6th Grade

Explore 10 curated ancient history learning resources designed for 6th Grade students. Browse curricula, apps, videos, worksheets, and more to find the perfect fit for your learner.

Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad

Rosemary Sutcliff's vivid prose retelling of Homer's Iliad, widely used to introduce middle-grade students to the Trojan War.

The Golden Goblet

A Newbery Honor novel set in ancient Egypt, commonly paired with ancient-history studies for grades 5-8.

The Bronze Bow

Elizabeth George Speare's Newbery Medal novel set in Roman-occupied Galilee, a mainstay of ancient-history literature lists.

Famous Men of Rome

Memoria Press's classical-education reader covering Rome through short biographies, from Romulus to Constantine.

The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey

Sutcliff's companion volume to Black Ships Before Troy, retelling Homer's Odyssey for middle-grade and early high school readers.

D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths

The classic illustrated introduction to the Greek gods, goddesses and heroes — a staple read-aloud in classical homeschool programs.

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A Child's History of the World

V. M. Hillyer's warm, story-driven survey of human history from cave dwellers to modern times—a classic homeschool read-aloud spine for elementary and middle-grade students.

6-8 History: Ancient Civilizations II

6-8 Core Curriculum - History: Ancient Civilizations II This is Volume II of the Grades 6-8 History series! Take your children on this fascinating trip back in time to explore the ancient civilizations of Greece and Rome. Highlights include mul...

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6-8 History: Ancient Civilizations I

6-8 Core Curriculum - History: Ancient Civilizations I This is Volume I of the Grades 6-8 History series! Take your children on this fascinating trip back in time to explore the evolution of humans and the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia,...