Experience Living History Through Engaging Stories and Vibrant Narratives

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Experience Living History Through Engaging Stories and Vibrant Narratives

Exploring living history & history taught in story form brings learning to life by connecting readers with meaningful narratives that captivate and educate simultaneously. Our approach highlights real people, events, and values woven into engaging stories that deepen understanding and retention. Serving the Portland area, Living History Books offers carefully selected materials focused on uplifting and virtuous classics, biographies, and historical fiction designed for individuals and families seeking authentic learning experiences. We believe that history learned through compelling storytelling nurtures both the mind and spirit. Discover our collection today and enrich your family's educational journey with us.

Learning Through History's Teachings

Living History Books is the best place to go to find books that teach history from an LDS perspective. Our online bookstore has dozens of books written to teach students the history of the world, covering 4000 B.C. to the birth of Jesus Christ and the present. No honest reader of history can doubt that the great men and women of history were influenced by their religions, beliefs, and relationships with God.

Providing that which is Virtuous, Lovely, of Good Report and Praiseworthy!

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 Our Commitment

We want you to know that our complete vision, purpose, and goal is to provide the most excellent value strengthening sources of learning available for the education of all individuals and strengthening the family.

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  Our Philosophy

Perhaps you noticed our slogan, "The Power of the Word - To Acquire knowledge & Abide in Wisdom." We believe that there is an unbelievable power in the written word. and to acquire Knowledge through diligent study.

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Catering to the needs of ALL learners!

Owned by experienced educators!

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Information is used for your account with us and not any other reason.

Returns & Replacements

If you aren't satisfied, we provide easy and quick returns and exchanges.

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Where Can I Find The Best Living History & History Taught In Story Form In Portland?

Discover a new way to experience stories from the past with our unique approach, blending education and inspiration through living history & history taught in story form. We serve families in Portland, OR, offering resources that promote learning with a focus on virtue and truth. Our passion for living history & history taught in story form means we provide books that bring history to life, making it memorable and meaningful for all ages. By embracing living history & history taught in story form , we help students connect with events and people in engaging ways that textbooks often miss. When you turn to us for living history & history taught in story form , you can count on carefully selected works that not only educate on facts but also foster an understanding of moral choices throughout history. Let us be your partner in experiencing living history & history taught in story form that strengthens families and inspires lifelong learning.

Frequently Asked Questions

History Books

  • What payment methods do you accept?

    When purchasing our history books we accept all major credit and debit cards, including but not limited to Amex, Express, Visa, and Mastercard. Additionally, we accept payment via PayPal for the convenience of our customers.

  • What are your shipping methods?

    All history books take approximately 4 - 7 days to arrive at their destinations. We ship our history books via USPS. All shipping rates are determined by USPS using the size, shape, and weight. 


    Due to COVID shipping times may lengthen.

  • What if my product arrives damaged?

    If you receive an order of history books damaged, we apologize. Please call us as soon as possible so we may assist with a solution.

  • What is your return policy?

    Refunds are within 60 days of purchase.  Refunds are usually made in the original form of payment, or store credit.  Receipt of purchase is required for refund.  If no receipt, the refund will be in the form of a store credit.


    For any questions regarding our refund policy, please contact Wholesome Books at (385) 352-0306.

  • Terms of Use

    All images and information on this website are either property of Living History or licensed. When visiting our history books website all customers are agreeing to appropriately use all content and follow all copyright laws. If any image or content is found to be used without permission legal action may be brought against the offender.

  • Privacy Policy

    This privacy policy sets out how Living History Books uses and protects any information that you give Living History Books when you use this website. Living History Books is committed to ensuring that your privacy is protected. Should we ask you to provide certain information by which you can be identified when using this website, then you can be assured that it will only be used in accordance with this privacy statement. Living History Books may change this policy from time to time by updating this page. You should check this page from time to time to ensure that you are happy with any changes.


    What we collect


    We may collect the following information:

    • name
    • contact information including email address
    • demographic information such as postcode, preferences, and interests
    • other information relevant to customer surveys and/or offers

    What we do with the information we gather


    We require this information to understand your needs and provide you with a better service, and in particular for the following reasons:


    • Internal record keeping.
    • We may use the information to improve our products and services.
    • We may periodically send promotional emails about new products, special offers or other information which we think you may find interesting using the email address which you have provided.
    • From time to time, we may also use your information to contact you for market research purposes. We may contact you by email, phone, fax or mail. We may use the information to customize the website according to your interests.

    Security


    We are committed to ensuring that your information is secure. In order to prevent unauthorized access or disclosure, we have put in place suitable physical, electronic, and managerial procedures to safeguard and secure the information we collect online.


    How we use cookies


    A cookie is a small file that asks permission to be placed on your computer's hard drive. Once you agree, the file is added and the cookie helps analyze web traffic or lets you know when you visit a particular site. Cookies allow web applications to respond to you as an individual. The web application can tailor its operations to your needs, likes, and dislikes by gathering and remembering information about your preferences.


    We use traffic log cookies to identify which pages are being used. This helps us analyse data about web page traffic and improve our website in order to tailor it to customer needs. We only use this information for statistical analysis purposes and then the data is removed from the system.


    Overall, cookies help us provide you with a better website, by enabling us to monitor which pages you find useful and which you do not. A cookie in no way gives us access to your computer or any information about you, other than the data you choose to share with us. You can choose to accept or decline cookies. Most web browsers automatically accept cookies, but you can usually modify your browser setting to decline cookies if you prefer. This may prevent you from taking full advantage of the website.


    Links to other websites


    Our website may contain links to other websites of interest. However, once you have used these links to leave our site, you should note that we do not have any control over that other website. Therefore, we cannot be responsible for the protection and privacy of any information which you provide whilst visiting such sites, and such sites are not governed by this privacy statement. You should exercise caution and look at the privacy statement applicable to the website in question.


    Controlling your personal information


    You may choose to restrict the collection or use of your personal information in the following ways:


    • whenever you are asked to fill in a form on the website, look for the box that you can click to indicate that you do not want the information to be used by anybody for direct marketing purposes
    • if you have previously agreed to us using your personal information for direct marketing purposes, you may change your mind at any time by writing to or emailing us at customerservice@wholesome-books.com

    We will not sell, distribute or lease your personal information to third parties unless we have your permission or are required by law to do so. We may use your personal information to send you promotional information about third parties which we think you may find interesting if you tell us that you wish this to happen.


    You may request details of personal information which we hold about you under the Data Protection Act 1998. A small fee will be payable. If you would like a copy of the information held on you please write to Living History Books 825 North 300 West #N132 Salt Lake City, UT 84103 .


    If you believe that any information we are holding on you is incorrect or incomplete, please write to or email us as soon as possible, at the above address. We will promptly correct any information found to be incorrect.

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