My 9 year old is dyslexic. These are perfect for a reluctant reader. He actually asks to read the next lesson. He laughs at the jokes and remembers what he has read. I would not use it alone. We added it to our Evan Moore History Pocket series between the 2 and some outside sources I feel he is getting a solid history education. The comic book pictures give a nice visual to the time period being studied another added benefit. We plan on using them over 3rd grade - 5th grade and pass them down to the younger siblings.
Jennie, Co-op Member
We bought these a couple years ago, but I never wrote a testimonial. Given the amount of use these books have received, I think it only fair to write how much they have been enjoyed. My sons have read and re-read these. I think they have them memorized!! I continually hear comments about some area of history or another. When I ask where they learned it, invariably I hear... "I read it in Chester Comics." These have never been a "formal" part of our schooling, but they have contributed more than many of the books I have assigned. Thank yo...(more)
JAL, Co-op Member
Buying the whole set of Chester comix was a great decision! Both of my kids devoured them within a few days. My son especially keeps re-reading them. They have all the flavor of comic books (colorful and funny), but they are also chock full of historical information. When we get into historical discussions, my kids will say, "No, remember it was the..." and they really remember the facts as well as the fun!
Colleen B., Co-op Member
Our children enjoyed the comic book format and short history of fellow (and famous) homeschoolers.) It is also a good tool for budding, reluctant readers. They will study a comic book much more willingly than they will stare at a page full of type. I will recommend this book to my fellow home schoolers.
J. Mitchell, Co-op Member
My children LOVE the Chester the Comix history series. I had to hide them until school so they wouldn't read them all during the summer. It is a great way to do some mutli-age American history. We are using it as review of the many historic sites we have visited in the past few years.
Tami Kromer, Co-op Member
I had heard great things about Chester Comix and ordered a whole set. My boys, 11 and 9, literally read the entire set in about a week and asked me to get more! The facts are setting in too- my son referenced a fact from one of the books the other day!
J Schrank, Co-op Member
My son LOVES Chester Comix! He reads them over and over and over again. He frequently gives me a bit of information that I didn't already know and I'll ask him where he learned it. He says, "Chester Comix!"
KP, Co-op Member
My daughter started reading them right away. She's in jr. High and I wasn't sure of their content, whether it would be interesting enough. I am amazed by them. I'm even learning from them.
Kelly H, Co-op Member
My son loves these! And let's face it, so do I...he's learning history!
Mrs. Kahlo, Co-op Member
These comix keep my son engaged. They are very entertaining and educational at the same time.
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