Beautiful Feet Books vs Notgrass History
The sharpest difference is faith content: Beautiful Feet Books is Light, Notgrass History is Integrated. Three more attributes come apart too.
At a glance
Beautiful Feet Books
Grades K-12
Notgrass History
Grades 1-12
Owners report it suits
Independent workersBoth are reported to suit Multi-age families.
Skip to who fitsWhere they differ
| Attribute | Beautiful Feet Books | Notgrass History |
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Parent involvement
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Independence
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| Faith content | Light | Integrated |
| Approach | Spiral | Mastery |
| Best for Tags show where owners consistently report a good fit. They are not exclusions. | Multi-age families | Independent workersMulti-age families |
| Method | Charlotte MasonClassical | TraditionalCharlotte Mason |
| Grades | K-12 | 1-12 |
Solid tags are unique to that program. Muted tags are carried by both.
Where they match
- Rigorboth on grade
- Prep loadboth minimal
- Screen timeboth fully offline
- Time commitmentboth 25 to 40 min
- Formatboth Textbook
- Used asboth Spine
How each one plays by grade
Beautiful Feet Books
Grades K-12
Most courses come in a lower (K-3) and an upper (4-6 or 5-8) edition, with high-school guides for several. Younger kids narrate orally; older ones write paragraphs and essays.
Notgrass History
Grades 1-12
Elementary covers US geography, world geography, and the early American story (grades 1-4). Middle school has America the Beautiful, From Adam to Us, and Uncle Sam and You (grades 5-8). High school has five Exploring courses: America and World History run a full year and earn history, English, and Bible credit; World Geography runs a full year and earns geography, English, and worldview; Government and Economics are one-semester courses earning half credits in the subject and English.
Cost
| Cost item | Beautiful Feet Books | Notgrass History |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $30-60 guide, $145-290 pack | ~$75-275 |
| Consumable | No | Partial |
| Per child / year | ~$145-290 for a new pack, ~$60-120 using library or used copies, less per child when reused | ~$125 (curriculum package) up to ~$275 (full bundle), plus ~$20-40 consumables per added child |
What parents report
Beautiful Feet Books
Consistently praised
- The book list is excellent
- Open-and-go study guide
- One guide runs several ages at once
- Guide and books reuse for every kid
- Kids remember the stories
Reported as challenges
- Books sold separately, so sourcing takes effort
- Rough on reluctant readers
- No tests, grades, or answer keys
- Thin on modern world history in the middle years
Notgrass History
Consistently praised
- Reads like a story, not a dry textbook
- One course covers history, English, and Bible
- Older kids can run it independently
- Clear daily lesson layout
- Beautiful photos and primary sources
Reported as challenges
- Literature package is sold separately or borrowed
- Lots of daily reading, which some kids find heavy
- Elementary levels still need a parent alongside
- Distinctly Christian worldview won't suit secular families
Who Beautiful Feet Books fits
Fits Charlotte Mason, classical, or eclectic families with willing readers who value narration and discussion over worksheets, especially those teaching several ages together. Reluctant readers, families who want a single all-in-one box, and anyone who needs built-in tests and grades will find it a poor match.
Read the full Beautiful Feet Books entry Check price Beautiful Feet BooksWho Notgrass History fits
Gentle but solid history that older students can carry themselves, folding in Bible and English for high school credit. Families wanting a hands-on, activity-driven, or secular program should look at Story of the World instead.
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Descriptions aggregate what homeschool parents consistently report across public community sources together with each publisher's own materials. Prices and editions change over time. Both entries last reviewed August 2026.