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The Elegant Essay: Building Blocks for Analytical Writing. Now in its third edition, The Elegant Essay walks high school students through the entire essay-building process. The student book includes instruction, practice exercises, modeling, and grade sheets. The separate teacher's manual provides a sample schedule, grading helps, and lesson-by-lesson instructions regarding how to teach the material and includes sample models and answers. After practicing the elements of an essay, students apply all they have learned by completing two essay assignments: a descriptive and a persuasive essay. With clear explanations and practice exercises, The Elegant Essay is an excellent extension and refinement of IEW Unit 8. Consumable. Contains Christian Content. From Institute For Excellence in Writing (IEW.) Learn More

Billy and Blaze are lost. This book is part of the classic Billy and Blaze series for young readers. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and special understanding between a boy and his horse. Ages 5-8. Learn More

Follow the Roberston family, a pioneer family living on a farm in 1840 in the backwoods, as they take you through a year of their lives. Learn how to tell time by the sun, finger spin, make butter, and much more! Wonderful stories and drawings tell about the sights, sounds, and smells of cornhusking bees, making maple syrup, or sheep shearing. A delightful blend of fact and historical fiction. Paperback. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 9th-12th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

Book 4’s engagingly illustrated stories include Nelson Went Overboard for Dogs, What a Scare!, A Different Kind of Library, A Birthday to Remember, The Treasure Hunt, and A Wild Ride. Introductory exercises teach word families and vocabulary, while follow-up questions develop students’ understanding of the stories and encourage their reasoning abilities. Drawings accompany many of the new words to help students understand the vocabulary. After each story, students can complete illustrations by adding their own drawings Skills Addressed • Spelling patterns • Sight words • Vocabulary development • Sequencing • Categorizing • Following directions • Critical thinking • Story recall • Inferential Thinking • Rhyming words • Multi-syllabic words • Matching sentences to pictures. Recommended for Grade 4. Learn More

Pocketful of Pinecones: Nature Study With the Gentle Art of Learning : A Story for Mother CultureKaren Andreola, renowned interpreter of the Charlotte Mason method of education, has written a unique sort of book in the homeschool world. Pocketful of Pinecones is a teacher's guide the nature study cleverly disguised as a heartwarming story written in the form of a mother s diary. Woven into the story are more than 100 examples of what to look for on a nature walk, Latin names for the living things to observed by the characters, study questions, and nature poems and verses. Also includes: A supplement of selected quotations by Miss Charlotte Mason, An annotated list of books with a nature theme-both fiction and non-fiction, Nostalgic pencil drawings. Pocketful of Pinecones is a story about Carol. Carol is on her feet a lot-industriously caring for her family and pours out her secret worries, hopes, joys, and disappointments in her diary. Carol's story continues in the sequel; Lessons at Blackberry Inn. Learn More

Readers around the world know and love Laura, the little girl born in the Big Woods of Wisconsin and raised in covered wagons and on wide open prairies. Now Little House fans can learn more about "Half-pint" in this, the first picture book biography book of Laura Ingalls Wilder. With a simple, glowing text by noted historian and Little House scholar William Anderson, and glorious paintings by Dan Andreasen, Pioneer Girl is a very special portrait of a writer whose classic books and poineer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. This picture-book biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder tells the remarkable story of the pioneer girl who would one day immortalize her adventures in the beloved Little House books. Written in simple, glowing text by noted Little House scholar William Anderson, and illustrated with glorious paintings by artist Dan Andreasen, this wonderful first biography captures the very essence of the little girl called ‘Half-pint,' whose classic books and pioneer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. This picture-book biography of Laura Ingalls Wilder tells the remarkable story of the pioneer girl who would one day immortalize her adventures in the beloved Little House books. Written in simple, glowing text by noted Little House scholar William Anderson, and illustrated with glorious paintings by artist Dan Andreasen, this wonderful first biography captures the very essence of the little girl called ‘Half-pint,’ whose classic books and pioneer adventures have made her one of the most popular literary figures in America. Learn More

These spelling dictionaries are indispensable resources for writers of all ages and abilities. Based on studies of spelling and vocabulary and the author’s research, these handy reference books contain the most frequently used and misspelled words for students at these grade levels. Unlike most beginning dictionaries, these are designed to be useable and reliable, to build research and writing skills, and to help teachers promote independent learning in a classroom setting. Skills Addressed • Spelling • Dictionary and reference skills • Homonyms • High-frequency words • Commonly confused words • Overused words • Content area vocabulary • Writing and word choice. Grades 6-8 Learn More

Mariel of Redwall A TALE FROM REDWALL By BRIAN JACQUES

When the rat pirate Gabool the Wild attacks the mouse-ship carrying Joseph the Bellmaker, he plunders its magnificent bell in a fit of greed, and then pitilessly casts Joseph and his daughter Mariel into the raging sea. After she is rescued and brought to Redwall Abbey, Mariel sets out with three fearless Mossflower companions (and her trusty rope-weapon, the Gullwhacker) to track down Gabool and avenge her father-and thus begins an unforgettable battle!

Paperback | 400 Pages | 5-1/16 x 7-3/4 | Middle Grade (10 and up)

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In the trademark Simon style, carefully selected color photos, drawings, and a clear and informative text tell the story of Earth's mountains: their formation, relative sizes, ecology, and influence on weather....Simon may have done more than any other living author to help us understand and appreciate the beauty of our planet and our universe. Learn More

This is an informative book on one of the earth's most devastating, yet fascinating, natural disasters. Learn about the origins of earthquakes and how scientists classify them, and see the extent of damage these destructive forces have caused worldwide over the years. Earth's surface is formed by gigantic, slowly moving plates of solid rock. When these plates lurch past one another with sudden large bursts of energy, one of the most awesome forces of nature is unleashed -- a major earthquake. About 3,000 earthquakes are recorded every day on our planet. Most are too small to notice, but when a powerful one hits, it can be very destructive. Acclaimed science writer Seymour Simon has teamed up with the Smithsonian Institution on a new, updated edition of his much admired book about the forces that shake and shape Earth. Grades 3-7. Learn More

This course provides students with the opportunity to learn about great inventors and inventions from the 1620s to the 1990s. Now updated, The Story of Inventions covers key innovations from the 15th through the 20th century. Divided into four sections: Power, Manufacturing & Production, Communications, and Transportation, chapters focus on the invention as well as the life of the inventor, weaving together true-life stories in a format enjoyable for young and old. Inventors include Edison, Fermi, Ford, Gutenberg, Morse, Bell, Fulton, and others; inventions include the sewing machine, cotton gin, radio, television, submarine, computer, and more. Comprehension questions are included at the end of each chapter.Recommended for 6th grade. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Apologia's award-winning Christ-centered college-prep chemistry course, Exploring Creation With Chemistry, 3rd Edition---now better than ever! Featuring more in-depth discussion of concepts and new biographical sketches of Christian scientists, this rigorous curriculum requires mathematical proficiency at the algebra level. Exploring Creation with Chemistry 3rd edition introduces the student to the concepts of chemistry and provides the strong foundation necessary to further understand many of the other sciences including biology, physics, astronomy, and countless others. Exploring Creation with Chemistry 3rd edition will bring students one step closer to understanding their surroundings while strengthening their faith that the Creator has designed a magnificent and purposeful world. The material covered in this text lay the ground work for college level classes and will provide the student with the confidence needed to advance to more in-depth study and research. Textbook only. Solutions and Test Manual sold Separately (Item #5136) Learn More

Thirty carefully drawn black-and-white reproductions of Matisse's works. Selections include Blue Nude I, La Danse, Icarus, The Circus, The Sword Swallower, The Thousand and One Nights, The Moorish Café, and many others. All paintings are shown in full color on the covers, so you can choose to recreate the originals. 32 pages. Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11. Dover Original. Learn More

Thirty meticulously rendered black-and-white drawings of van Gogh masterpieces. By referring to the accompanying full-color illustrations, you can bring alive these skillful adaptations that include Sunflowers, Starry Night, Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear and Pipe, The Church at Auvers, and many more. Captions identify each artwork. Dimensions: 8 1/4 x 11. Dover Original. Learn More

A Coloring Book of Greek Goddesses. Along with the Olympian goddesses - Athena, Artemis, Hera, etc., this book illustrates less familiar deities such as Dawn and Night. All are drawn from Ancient Greek art, and each picture has a line from an ancient author. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

Saxon Algebra 1/2 Text only. Containing 123 lessons, this text is the culmination of pre-algebra mathematics, a full pre-algebra course and an introduction to geometry and discrete mathematics. Topics covered include prime and composite numbers; fractions & decimals; order of operations, coordinates, exponents, square roots, ratios, algebraic phrases, probability, the Pythagorean Theorem and more. As with all Saxon products, this text utilizes an incremental approach to math, which increases retention of knowledge. 487 pages, hardcover. Glossary, index, and answers to odd-numbered problems included. Note: This text is included as part of the Saxon Algebra 1/2 Homeschool Kit, sold separately (Item #3840). Learn More

By Jess Brallier and Who HQ

Illustrated by Robert Andrew Parker

One of the most brilliant human beings who ever lived
A scientist whose discoveries and theories led to TV…and the atom bomb
A peace-loving guy with really crazy hair

Everyone has heard of Albert Einstein-but what exactly did he do? How much do kids really know about Albert Einstein besides the funny hair and genius label? For instance, do they know that he was expelled from school as a kid? Finally, here’s the story of Albert Einstein’s life, told in a fun, engaging way that clearly explores the world he lived in and changed.

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Ben Franklin was the scientist who, with the help of a kite, discovered that lightning is electricity. He was also a statesman, an inventor, a printer, and an author-a man of such amazingly varied talents that some people claimed he had magical powers! Full of all the details kids will want to know, the true story of Benjamin Franklin is by turns sad and funny, but always honest and awe-inspiring. Grades 3-5 Learn More

Every kid has heard of Harry Houdini, the famous magician who could escape from handcuffs, jail cells, and locked trunks. But do they know that the ever-ambitious and adventurous Houdini was also a famous movie star and the first pilot to fly a plane in Australia? This well-told biography is full of the details of Houdini’s life that kids will really want to know about and illustrated throughout with beautiful black-and-white line drawings. Paperback. 112 pages. Ages 8-12. Learn More

Curious about boogers? Interested in brains? Want to know more about bumps and bruises? Then this is the book for you! Delving even deeper into places normally too gross to go, this book picks up where the original "Grossology" book left off - in the complexities of your own body. Every subject - from goosebumps to hiccups, constipation to knuckle cracking, and rashes to farting is explained in disgustingly accurate correct terms. Written by Sylvia Brazei and Illustrated by Jack Keely. 80 pages. Learn More

With a clear, accessible format, Edgar Degas: Paintings that Dance by Maryann Cocca-Leffler, presents factual information about the artist in the style of a school report, interjecting the narrative with the voice of a child writer. Full-color photos and reproductions of the paintings illustrate the text. Part of the Smart About Art Series. Other titles available. Ages 5 and up. Learn More

Students will enjoy learning interesting facts about artist Claude Monet in this colorful book. Illustrations inlcude famous paintings by the artist. The author traces Monet's life from his childhood, through his rejection of traditional painting and the development of Impressionism, to his final, settled years in Giverny, sprinkling the report with his own drawings and comments. Ages 4- Learn More

Henry Matisse: Drawing with Scissors, part of the Smat About Art Series. Keesia discovers she and Henri Matisse share the same birthday—New Year’s Eve! so she picks him for her artist report. She finds out that over his long career Matisse made paintings, sculpture, books, costumes, and her favorite—his cut-outs, or what Matisse called “drawing with scissors.” The report is filled with about 20 of Matisse’s masterpieces as well as artwork that Keesia has created in his “style” such as cut-out leaves, drawings through windows, and fauvist animals. As she follows Matisse through his life she discovers why he is considered one of the greatest artists of the twentieth century. Ages 5 and up. Other titles available in the Smart About Art Series. Learn More