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An old classic, now republished. One thousand frequently used words are arranged according to grade levels so that you can test any pupil and determine his or her level of spelling. You may also use the lists for weekly spelling. Pupils who can spell the thousand most common words are ready for most of the writing they need to do. 64 pages, Paperback Learn More

Begins with the alphabet. Moves to simple one-syllable words such as cat and fox, then on to more difficult one-syllable words such as horse and spring. Illustrated with the charming original drawings. Mott Media's McGuffey's Readers are the 1830's version and are printed with Gold Embossed Bindings and the Original Woodcut Artwork. Can be used in First and Second Grades. 60 pages, Hardbound Learn More

Most words are phonetically regular. A few have silent letters. The words get as hard as "would" and "stalked" and "engaged." Includes stories of children who want to please God and who love to learn. Use in the second and third grades. Mott Media's McGuffey's Readers are the 1830's version and are printed with Gold Embossed Bindings and the Original Woodcut Artwork. 153 pages, Hardbound Learn More

Begins with one- and two-syllable words and progresses to more difficult words - covering about third grade through fifth grade reading levels. Contains stories on the Bible, American history, manners, animals, courage, honesty, God, and the love of reading. Mott Media's McGuffey's Readers are the 1830's version and are printed with Gold Embossed Bindings and the Original Woodcut Artwork. 242 pages, Hardbound Learn More

If the Romans were history’s great men of action, the Greeks were history’s great men of thought. Dive into the lives and minds of thirty-two famous Greeks through stories detailing the rise, Golden Age, and fall of Greece. The triumphs of Aristotle, Ptolemy, Ulysses, Pericles, Alexander the Great, and many others will enable your students to understand why the scope of Greek accomplishment is still known today as “The Greek Miracle.”

Each of the 30 workbook lessons of the Famous Men of Greece Guide includes famous quotes, a drill of key people and places, 10 vocabulary words, 5-10 comprehension questions, and an activities section with mapwork, discussion questions, and research projects. The Appendix contains maps, a “Who Said That?” worksheet, a timeline, drill questions, and drawing pages.

The first 11 lessons are a review of Greek mythology and are therefore not included on the Final Exam.

Text #1256 is to be used with Student Guide/Workbook, #5060 and Teacher Guide, #5061. From Memoria Press-Charter/Public Editions

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Some Pig. Humble. Radiant. These are the words in Charlotte's Web, high up in Zuckerman's barn. Charlotte's spiderweb tells of her feelings for a little pig named Wilbur, who simply wants a friend. They also express the love of a girl named Fern, who saved Wilbur's life when he was born the runt of his litter. E. B. White's Newbery Honor Book is a tender novel of friendship, love, life, and death that will continue to be enjoyed by generations to come. This edition contains newly color illustrations by Garth Williams, the acclaimed illustrator of E. B. White's Stuart Little and Laura Ingalls Wilder's Little House series, among many other books. 192 pages. Ages 8-12. Learn More

By Else Holmelund Minarik, Illustrated by Maurice Sendak

Celebrate the timeless warmth of a mother's love with the very first ever I Can Read book! 

Meet Little Bear, a friend to millions of children. And meet Mother Bear, who is there whenever Little Bear needs her. When it is cold and snowy outside, she finds just the right outfit for Little Bear to play in. When he goes to the moon, she has a hot lunch waiting for him on his return. And, of course, she never forgets his birthday.

This classic from Else Holmelund Minarik and Maurice Sendak was written in 1957 and remains as beloved today as it was then.

An ALA Notable Children's Book, this Level One I Can Read is full of warm and lovingly playful stories that are perfect for children learning to sound out words and sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

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Billy was a little boy who "loved horses more than anything else in the world." Imagine how happy he was when he got his very own pony for his birthday! From that day on, Billy was seldom seen without his new friend, Blaze. Riding through fields and woods, Billy and Blaze learned to trust and understand one another -- and to jump over fences and fallen trees with ease. They were a great team, but were they good enough to win the gleaming silver cup at the Mason Horse Show? This is the first book in the classic Billy and Blaze series. Sensitive drawings and easy-to-read words capture the warmth and gentle understanding between a boy and his horse. Ages 5-8. Learn More

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Author: Rebecca Manor

Recommended For: 7-9th Grade

This teacher guide, designed for 7th grade - 9th grade homeschoolers, features assignments, research and creative writing projects, discussion and narration prompts to encourage critical thinking, curated reading lists for digging deeper, character connections, activities and handicraft, and more. The teacher's guide allows you, in the words of Charlotte Mason, to "spread a feast" for your child to delight in the accounts of great men and women and to learn from the triumphs and mistakes of the past.

Through the accompanying literature, your homeschooling student will read award-winning books that tell the story of our country from a rich array of voices. They'll develop critical reasoning skills and hone their ability to look at history from multiple perspectives. 

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Teach your child solid reading skills with this hands-on course that covers the fundamentals of phonetics in an engaging workbook format. The Horizons Kindergarten Phonics and Reading Set includes four student workbooks, four teacher's guides, four brightly illustrated readers, an alphabet floor puzzle, and a wipe-off tablet. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

LIFEPAC 1st Grade Language Arts is a comprehensive phonics-based language course which integrates phonics, reading, and grammar into one fun-filled homeschool course. Ten colorful worktexts, five vocabulary-controlled readers and a complete teacher's guide make this a great choice for parents looking for an easy-to-use reading program! Reading Basics, a set of five required beginning-level readers, are included in this set. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

The LIFEPAC 3rd Grade Language Arts Set from Alpha Omega Publications is packed with instruction in critical language skills! Employing a unique integrated approach, LIFEPAC 3rd Grade Language Arts includes instruction in sentence structure, spelling, reading, vocabulary, composition, and more. Your child will love this engaging course! Teacher's guide include. From Alpha Omega. . Learn More

What can the peace-loving mice of Redwall Abbey do to defend themselves against Cluny the Scourge and his battle-seasoned army of rats? If only they had the sword of Martin the Warrior, they might have a chance. But the legendary weapon has long been forgotten-except, that is, by the bumbling young apprentice Matthias, who becomes the unlikeliest of heroes. 352 pages

( See also #1876, #5187, #5188, #5189, #5190, #5191, #5192, #5197)

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Applications of Grammar Book 2/Structure for Communicating Effectively Answer Key by Christian Liberty Press. Reviews the basics of English grammar, focusing on parts of speech, using phrases & clauses, diagramming key words, phrases, and clauses, writing & diagramming sentences, and clarifying agreement in sentences. 8th Grade. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code Book 1 introduces students to the sounds of short vowels. The exercises begin with short a and then follow with short i, short u, short e, and short o. Students practice blending sounds to read and write CVC words. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • Short a • Short a with final consonant sounds • Short i • Short u • Short e • Short o Recommended for Grades K-4. From Educator's Publishing Service Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code Book 1 1/2 reinforces and extends the sounds of short vowels learned in Explode The Code Book 1. The exercises begin with short a and then follow with shorti, short u, short e, and short o. Students practice blending sounds to read and write CVC words. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • Short a • Short i • Short u • Short e • Short o Recommended for Grades K-4. From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code Book 2 introduces students to the sounds of initial and final consonant blends. The exercises begin with beginning l blends and progress through to ending blends. Students practice blending sounds to read and write one-syllable words. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • Initial blends (bl, cl, fl, gl, sk, sl, pl, cr, dr, gr, br, fr, pr, tr, sm, sn, sp, st, sw, tw) • Ending blends (mp, sk, st, fr, lt, nt, lf, lp, nd, nk) Grades K-4. From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code Book 2 1/2 reinforces and extends the sounds of initial and final consonant blends introduced in Explode The Code Book 2. The exercises begin with beginningl blends and progress through to ending blends. Students practice blending sounds to read and write one-syllable words. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • Initial blends (bl, cl, fl, gl, sc, sk, sl, pl, cr, dr, gr, br, fr, pr, tr, sm, sn, sp, st, sw, tw) • Ending blends (ct, ft, lb, ld, lk, lm, sp, mp, sk, st, fr, lt, nt, lf, lp, nd, nk) Grades K-4. From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. The exercises in Explode The Code Book 3 begin with words that present y as a vowel, then progress to long vowels with silent-e, and finally to consonant and vowel digraphs. Students practice blending sounds to read and write one-syllable words that include digraphs and long vowel sounds. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • y as a vowel • Silent-e • Consonant digraphs (sh, th, wh, ch, -tch, -ng, -ck) • Vowel digraphs (ee, ea, ai, ay, oa, ow) Grades K-4. From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. The exercises in Explode The Code Book 3 1/2 reinforce the sounds learned in Book 3. Exercises begin with long vowels with silent-e and progress to consonant and vowel digraphs. Students practice blending sounds to read and write one-syllable words that include digraphs and long vowel sounds. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • Silent-e • Consonant digraphs (sh, th, wh, ch, ng, ck) • Trigraphs (-tch, -ith) • Vowel digraphs (ee, ea, ai, ay, oa, ow) Grades K-4. From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More

Explode The Code Book 4 1/2 reinforces syllable types and syllabication learned in Book 4. Students practice blending sounds to read and write multisyllabic words. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • Syllable types (open, closed, Cle, silent-e, digraph) • Syllabication with 2- and 3-syllable words (VC/CV, V/CV, VC/V, VCC/CV, VC/CCV) Grades 1-3. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code Book 6 introduces students to the r-controlled vowels, silent letters (-igh), and vowel diphthongs. Students practice blending sounds to read and write multisyllabic words. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • r-controlled vowels (ar, or, er, ir, ur, war, wor) • Silent letters (-igh) • Vowel diphthongs (oo, ea, ie, oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw, ew, ui, ue) Grades K-4. From EPS. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code Book 6 1/2 reinforces r-controlled vowels, silent letters (-igh), and vowel diphthongs learned in Book 6. Students practice blending sounds to read and write multi-syllabic words. In addition, several review lessons are included. Skills Addressed • r-controlled vowels (ar, or, er, ir, ur, war, wor) • Silent letters (-igh) • Vowel diphthongs (oo, ea, ie, oi, oy, ou, ow, au, aw, ew, ui, ue) Grades K-4. From EPS. Learn More

A phonics best-seller for over 30 years, Explode the Code series has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling. This research-based and teacher-tested program exceeds "No Child Left Behind" requirements and National Reading Panel Standards. Explode The Code Book 7 introduces students to the sounds of soft c and g, silent consonant patterns such as -dge, -mb, kn, wr, and silent t and silent h words. In addition, this book teaches the sounds of ear, ei, eigh, and ph words. Students practice blending sounds to read and write multisyllabic words and phrases. Several review lessons are included along with a posttest. Skills Addressed • Soft c and g • Silent letters (-dge, -mb, kn, wr, silent t, silent h, ph) • Sounds of ear • ei and eigh words Grades K-4. From EPS. Learn More