Spine books, typically used for history, might be textbooks, real books, or any other book that provides an overview of the subject. A spine book is used as a primary resource in conjunction with other resources, sort of like a unit study. A spine book typically gives you continuity and fills in gaps left by more specialized topical resources.
Core Curricula
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