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Peter J. Leithart analyzes some of the grand classics of ancient literature from a Christian perspective. Includes: Theogony, The Iliad, The Odyssey, The Aeneid and more. Softcover. 385 pages. Learn More

After a hearty breakfast of pancakes, Nate the Great gets an urgent call from Annie. She has a mystery for him to solve. So Nate begins by getting all the facts, asking the right questions, narrowing the list of suspects, Nate, the boy detective who "likes to work alone," solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. The illustrations capture the tongue-in-cheek humor of the story. Recommended for beginning readers. Softcover. 16 pages. Learn More

Exquisitely written, this Newbery Medal-winner is a poetic, compelling, and often melancholy novel of a young girl growing up in the Oklahoma Dust Bowl during the Depression. A terrible accident has transformed Billie Jo's life, scarring her inside and out. Her mother is gone. Her father can't talk about it. And the one thing that might make her feel better -- playing the piano -- is impossible with her wounded hands. To make matters worse, dust storms are devastating the family farm and all the farms nearby. While others flee from the dust bowl, Billie Jo is left to find peace in the bleak landscape of Oklahoma -- and in the surprising landscape of her own heart.

Ages 10 and up.

Paperback.  From Scholastic

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Is war a thing to be forgotten? That's what Annie's mother would like to do. She wants to forget the pain and heartache- and to keep it away from Annie, too. But Annie cannot forget the death of her favorite uncle, who was killed in France. She cannot forget Andrew, the angry young veteran she meets at the hospital where her father works. Can Annie find the courage to help Andrew? And will she ever be able to make sense of a war that took so much from so many? Written by Margaret I. Rostkowski. Softcover. 217 pages. Learn More

Looking for a fun, diverse art elective course? Does your child want to be an artist? Not sure how to teach basic art concepts? Don't worry. Alpha Omega Publications has the answer—LIFEPAC Art. Teaching art is a breeze with this easy-to-follow art elective. Every parent can do it. Made of ten individual, full-color worktexts, LIFEPAC Art will give your student a comprehensive introduction to art, design, and composition. LIFEPAC also offers flexible lessons that can be easily personalized to your student's learning pace! Consumable worktexts cover broad topics like design, color, drawing, printmaking, calligraphy, and art appreciation. And frequent reviews ensure your student will master fundamental art concepts! But that's not all. LIFEPAC Art worktexts are filled with helpful illustrations and clear directions so students can easily create and learn! With this art course, your child will learn different art styles and how to apply personality into artwork. Best of all, previous art experience is not required by student or teacher. And the must-have teacher's guide includes tons of benefits too—like teaching tips, clear objectives, and ideas for additional activities. This outstanding, student-directed art course will encourage both critical thinking and independent learning in your child! Try this Alpha Omega curriculum for yourself and see how fun teaching art is. Just order LIFEPAC Art for 7th-12th grade today! Learn More

The unshakable love of Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montagues defies the feud that divides their families. Romeo and Juliet fall in love at a masquerade party. However, Juliet has been engaged to Paris, a nobleman. With the help of Franciscan Friar Lawrence, Juliet and Romeo are secretly married. A fight and duel break out among cousins of the feuding families involving Romeo. Romeo escapes. Juliet fakes her death using poison with the help of Friar Lawrence. But, Romeo believes it and swallows poison himself at her gravesite. Juliet awakens and kills herself when she sees Romeo has dead. The families’ agree to recon ciliate after the loss of their children.

This softcover Oxford book contains some illustrations and photos to enhance the reading of this play. Background and other helpful information is given.

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Reading Comprehension Book 1 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—Sacajawea Science—How Rocks are Made Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Pandora Combined Subjects—How Insects Communicate Math—The History of Numerals Literature—A Different Kind of Home The Arts—The Art of Creating Cartoons In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion. Includes teacher's edition/answer key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 2 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—A Wall of Names Science—How to Make a Thermometer Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Climatic Clues Combined Subjects—How Weather Affects Travel Math—Reading a Thermometer Literature—Demeter and Persephone The Arts—Daedalus: A Cunning Artist In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes teacher's edition/answer key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 3 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—First Ladies Science—Eclipses Philosophy, Logic, and Language—The Giving Trees Combined Subjects—Amelia Earhart Math—Tree Rings Tell a Story Literature—A House Made From Trees The Arts—A Great Musician In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 4 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—Harriet Tubman Science—The Water Cycle Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Writing on Stone Combined Subjects—Breaking the Sound Barrier Math—Why We Have a Seven-Day Week Literature—The Palm Tree of the Iroquois The Arts—Michelangelo In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 5 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—An Inuit Tradition Science—Marie Curie Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Probability and Chance Combined Subjects—What It Takes to Fly Math—Math in Music Literature—Haiku The Arts—Music in Our Lives In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 6 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—Our Basic American Right Science—The Biggest River Philosophy, Logic, and Language—The Power of Words Combined Subjects—Communication Through the Arts Math—Mathematics in Art Literature—Desert Treasure The Arts—The Art of Ancient Egypt In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

High-quality plastic cubes measure ¾” each and come in 10 bright colors. These stackable cubes are easy for little hands to connect and twist apart. Great for counting to 100 by ones and tens, grouping, and one-to-one correspondence. MathLink® Cubes feature geometric shape cutouts.  Cubes link together on all sides of each cube with geometric shape cutouts for more complex patterning activities. Includes Activity Guide Grades K+

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This book provides parents and other adults with a discussion on training children in Christian values. Its primary purpose is to sharpen the skills and understanding of those individuals who have a burden to guide youngsters in the path of righteousness. The five chapters of this text are entitled: “How to Influence Children in Godliness,” “The Deceitfulness of the Heart,” “How to Instruct Children for Eternity,” “Teaching Children to Be Happy,” and “Teaching Children the Royal Law.” By Christian Liberty Press. Softcover, 138 pages. Learn More

This course features a review of phonics and spelling patterns from Building Spelling Skills: Book 1, and then goes on to explore a variety of consonant combinations, blends, digraphs, the spelling of certain peculiar phonetic sounds, and larger word parts. The course ends with spelling words incorporated into reading selections. Christian values, uplifting quotes and reminders to pray before each test are noteworthy elements of these spelling workbooks for grades 1-6. Phonics principles are emphasized throughout, along with advancing vocabulary through contextual works and lessons that include word meanings. A teacher's help is necessary, especially in the beginning books. Test pages are supplied in the back of each book. Word list exercises, choose the best answer, fill in the blank, list writing practice, sentence practice, categorization and other type questions help with reinforcement and retention of spelling words and principles. This second edition features updated fonts and other minor aesthetic changes; two-tone pages don't distract from the content. Grade 2. 133 pages. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

The Focus On Elementary Textbooks (3rd Edition) cover a single-subject area for any one of the 5 core disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy). There are 12 chapters in each textbook. Chapters are kept short to help students master content efficiently. Ideal as an introductory textbook. Subjects and grade levels are purchased separately.

Elementary Biology gives kids an introduction to the essential elements in biology. Learning real terms and concepts, Elementary Biology students start to put their questions into a useful framework for understanding science.

Students learn about

•cells
•photosynthesis
•plant growth
•protozoa
•butterflies
•frogs. Each chapter also comes with an accompanying laboratory experiment. This is where kids get to really learn real science. The Elementary Biology experiments help kids learn the first step of the scientific method – making good observations.

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Be an eyewitness to the prehistoric beasts that once ruled the earth and find out how ancient fossils and footprints can reveal their awesome world. From their evolution to their extinction, see what dinosaur skin was like, find out how a fossil can show if a dinosaur was a carnivore or herbivore, study claws and tails and how they were used and more in this latest edition of an Eyewitness favorite. For over 25 years, DK's Eyewitness books have been the most trusted nonfiction series in classrooms, libraries, and homes around the world. In summer 2014 this award-winning series will get a fresh new look both inside and out. The introduction of paperback editions, eye-catching jackets, and updated interiors ensure that the Eyewitness series will continue to be relevant in the ever-changing world of education and remain the go-to source for homework help, research projects, reluctant readers, ESL students, and, as always, to satisfy the minds of curious kids. Supports the Common Core State Standards. Learn More

This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as “Great Americans” and “What Do You Think?” reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed • Story elements • Literal comprehension questions • Recalling the main idea and details • Sequencing • Matching vocabulary words with meanings • Writing in response to reading passages Book A is for Grade 2. Answer Key is included. Learn More

This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as “Great Americans” and “What Do You Think?” reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed • Story elements • Literal comprehension questions • Recalling the main idea and details • Sequencing • Matching vocabulary words with meanings • Writing in response to reading passages Book B is for Grades 2-3. Answer Key is included. Learn More

This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as “Great Americans” and “What Do You Think?” reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed • Story elements • Literal comprehension questions • Recalling the main idea and details • Sequencing • Matching vocabulary words with meanings • Writing in response to reading passages Book C is for Grade 3. Answer Key is included. Learn More

This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as “Great Americans” and “What Do You Think?” reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed • Story elements • Literal comprehension questions • Recalling the main idea and details • Sequencing • Matching vocabulary words with meanings • Writing in response to reading passages Book D is for Grade 4. Answer Key is included. Learn More

Penguin Historical Atlas Egypt. From its humble origins as a cluster of rival chiefdoms along the banks of the Nile, ancient Egypt rose to become one of the most advanced civilizations of its time. This atlas traces its turbulent history and remarkable cultural development, from 5000BC through the collapse. Political rivalries are charted through the successive dynasties, from the strife of the intermediate perods to the golden ages of prosperity and artistic glory. Includes over 60 full color maps, special features and timelines and more. Softcover144 pages. Learn More

A lyrical journey through the seasons and passing years of one family evokes the feeling of historical America in this lovely story which conjures up the daily life of rural New England in the 19th century. The customs and tasks, which the book's central family is engaged in, provide great contrast to a modern society in which food and goods can be purchased through computers, and planes can traverse the globe in a matter of hours. In the autumn, the man and his family load up his ox cart with everything extra that they have made or grown during the year. Into the cart goes wool sheared from sheep in the springtime, and a shawl and pairs of mittens spun from the sheep's wool. The family loads up homemade candles, linen from homegrown flax, shingles the man split himself, birch brooms carved by his son, potatoes, apples, honey, honeycombs, turnips, cabbages from their garden, maple sugar they tapped themselves, and goose feathers from their geese. Then the man travels for ten days to the market where he sells everything, even the cart and the ox that brought him there. He buys a new sewing needle, iron kettle, carving knife, and some candy for his family and then walks all the way home. Back at the farm, the family takes the new tools (after enjoying some of the candy), begins to sew and cook and whittle, and the process of production starts all over again. Grades Pre-K-3. Learn More

This compelling story of adventure, romance, and intrigue, set in ancient Egypt, was written by the three-time Newbery Honor and Edgar Award winning author Eloise Jarvis McGraw. Mara is a proud and beautiful slave girl who yearns for freedom in ancient Egypt, under the rule of Queen Hatshepsut. Mara is not like other slaves; she can read and write, as well as speak the language of Babylonian. So, to barter for her freedom, she finds herself playing the dangerous role of double spy for two arch enemies—each of whom supports a contender for the throne of Egypt. Against her will, Mara finds herself falling in love with one of her masters, the noble Sheftu, and she starts to believe in his plans of restoring Thutmose III to the throne. But just when Mara is ready to offer Sheftu her help and her heart, her duplicity is discovered, and a battle ensues in which both Mara’s life and the fate of Egypt are at stake. Learn More