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Don't Know Much about the Universe. Who dug those canals on Mars? What was the biblical Star of Bethlehem? Were the pyramids built by extraterrestrials? From the ancients who charted the heavens to Star Trek, The X-Files, and Apollo 13, outer space has intrigued people through the ages. Yet most of us look up at the night sky and feel totally in the dark when it comes to the basic facts about the universe. Kenneth C. Davis steps into that void with a lively and readable guide to the discoveries, theories, and real people who have shed light on the mysteries and wonders of the cosmos. Discover why Einstein was such a genius, the truth behind a blue moon or two, the amazing secrets of Stonehenge, and even how one great astronomer lost his nose. With the fun question-and-answer format that has appealed to the millions of readers of his bestselling Don't Much About® series, you'll be taking off on an exciting armchair exploration of the solar system, the Milky Way, and beyond. 384 pages. Learn More

A survey of many different areas of art of American Indians, and scenes by white men of Indians using their art. From prehistory to now. There are masks to wear. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

“One of the seminal works of Western philosophy, Aristotle’s Rhetoric vastly all subsequent thought on the subject—philosophical, political, and literary. Focusing on the use of language as both a vehicle and a tool to shape a persuasive argument, Aristotle delineates with remarkable insight both practical and aesthetic elements and their proper combination in an effective presentation, oral or written. He emphasizes the role of language in achieving precision and clarity of thought.

The ancients regarded rhetoric as the crowning intellectual discipline—the synthesis of logical principles and other knowledge attained from years of schooling. Modern readers will find considerable relevance in Aristotelian rhetoric and its focus on developing argumentation. Aristotle’s examinations of how to comose and interpret speeches offer significant insights into the language and style of contemporary communications, from advertisements to news reports and other media.”

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Martin Cothran’s Classical Rhetoric with Aristotle is a guided tour through the first part of the greatest single book on communication ever written: Aristotle’s Rhetoric. With questions that will help the student unlock every important aspect of the book, along with fill-in-the-blank charts and analyses of great speeches, this companion text to Aristotle’s great work will send the student on a voyage of discovery from which he will return with a competent knowledge of the basic classical principles of speech and writing.

The Student Text contains exercises, questions, reading notes and more, centered around Aristotle’s Rhetoric, but also with review questions from Traditional Logic.

It also contains optional exercises for Arthur Quinn’s Figures of Speech

The answers are contained in the Answer Key (# 6131 sold separately).

178 pages

Grades 10-12

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Classical Rhetoric is not one of those subjects that many parents have experience with, which is one reason why our customers have long been clamoring for an instructional DVD to go along with the course. Although Martin Cothran’s Classical Rhetoric is self-instructional, it is still nice to have the author helping your student through material that would otherwise be unfamiliar. In this DVD, Mr. Cothran takes the subject of persuasive communication and brings Aristotle’s principles to life by drawing on current events and his own experiences speaking and debating. For those homeschool parents and teacher who want some help teaching rhetoric, Classical Rhetoric is now available on DVD!

Memoria Press’ video course features Martin Cothran, author of the book, Classical Rhetoric: Aristotle’s Principles of Persuasion. These DVDs include Mr. Cothran’s verbal instructions on every aspect of the course, including supplementary exercises, and include helpful graphics slides to help explain the content. There are lectures for each lesson, plus an introduction and four case studies. The lesson lectures average 45 minutes each.

Used along with Classical Rhetoric, your new DVD course will enable you to bring a master teacher into your home.

This course is ideal for students from 9th grade to adult.

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The Answer Key contains the answers to the exercises in the Classical Rhetoric Student Text by Martin Cothran (#6130 sold separately). Learn More

Help to ease your child's transition into reading chapter books with the confidence building "Step into Reading" series. This level 5 book is perfect for children who have just started reading chapter books and still like books with colorful pictures. Read all about the Trojan war in this non-fiction account of Grecian history. 48 pages, softcover. Pronunciation guide included. 47 pages. Learn More

Take a tour with students in grades 5 and up using Egypt and the Middle East! This 128-page book covers topics such as Sumer, the rise of kings, grave robbers, Queen Hatshepsut, King Tut, Alexander the Great, the Islamic Golden Age, the Crusades, WWI, and Saddam Hussein. This book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of reproducible, cross-discipline activities. It also includes biographical sketches, a time line, and a complete answer key.

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Tell classic tales to students in grades 5 and up using Greek and Roman Mythology! This 128-page book includes reproducible activities that develop higher-level thinking skills through mythological stories, maps, charts, crossword puzzles, quizzes, and worksheets. The book covers topics such as mythology, geography, history, and creative writing. Students love learning about these fascinating tales! 

By Carson Dellosa/Mark Twain Media

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Easily integrate art production, art history, art criticism and aesthetics for middle school students. Lessons include objectives, lesson plans, projects and more. Softcover. Includes 56 easy-to-follow lessons; Follows the Discipline-Based Art Education Curriculum; Provides objectives, vocabulary lists, materials evaluation guides, and much more for each lesson Grades 6-8. Learn More

The LIFEPAC 7th Grade History & Geography Set presents a comprehensive overview of history and the social sciences. In this biblically integrated homeschool course, your child will study lessons which focus on the fundamentals of geography, U.S. history, anthropology, economics, political science, along with state economics and politics. Teacher's guide included. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

Lifepac Science 7th Grade Boxed Set by Alpha Omega. The LIFEPAC 7th Grade Science Set is a colorful, student-driven science course focused on the study of God's wonderful creation. In this engaging worktext-based program, your child will focus on the study of earth science and human anatomy, including lesson on science tools, Copernicus, the planets, solar effects, climate, and weather. Teacher's guide included. Learn More

Blazonry & the knights' game were full of color; heraldic arms were on man, woman and horse. The figures are from ancient monuments, and you will learn the rules of heraldry when you color them. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

Magnificent Helmets - to cut out, put together and wear . The ancient world's best. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

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

A second year of thorough, engaging grammar exercises by trusted educator and grammar expert, Susan Wise Bauer. Each year you will use the same Core Instructor Text, which has all of the lessons you will be teaching the student(7946). Students will use a different Workbook and corresponding Key each year. Each Workbook provides detailed exercises in the correct use of English grammar, based on great works of literature as well as classic and contemporary works of science and history. Workbooks may be used nonsequentially. Red Workbook Key is # 4753. Grades 5 and up. Learn More

It is August 3, 1492 and Pedro de Salcedo has had little experience at sea or aboard a ship. But he can read and write — a rare skill for a boy of his times — and because of this, he is assigned as ship's boy to a sailing vessel bound for India. The ship's commander is a man who calls himself "Captain General of the Ocean Sea." He is a man known for leading morning prayers and for his fiery temper. He is Christopher Columbus, and Pedro de Salcedo, along with the 40 other men aboard the Santa Maria, are riding with him into history. From August until October of 1492, Christopher Columbus and the ships under his command — the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria — sail into the great unknown, searching the seas for a western route to India. Pedro keeps a journal of the voyage. He describes the hopelessness shared by some of the men on board after so many months on the open sea, and the near mutiny that Columbus overcomes before land is finally spotted on a moonlit horizon on October 12, 1492. The beach on which Columbus steps is given the name of San Salvador. Pedro remains by his captain's side — and keeps writing in his journal — throughout the months Columbus and his men explore the Americas to claim what they find in the name of the king and queen of Spain. Gr. 3-8 Learn More

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 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

History Stories for Children, 3rd Edition from Christian Liberty Press introduces students to major historical events and important historical people from American and World history through engaging stories children will love to read! Students will improve reading skills while learning about Alexander the Great, King David, Ponce de Leon, The Pilgrims, and many others. This new third edition has been reformatted, updated, and expanded. It has been enhanced with poetry, extension activities, and full-color images. 264 pages, softcover. 3rd Edition. Learn More

The teacher's manual for History Stories for Children 2nd Edition contains an extensive introduction to the book, teacher information for each reading selection, and answers to the comprehension questions. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Building Spelling Skills Answer Key by Christian Liberty Press. Spelling book teaches students many of the most important root words from foundational languages such as Latin, French, Greek, Spanish, American Indian and Dutch. Also teaches about vocabulary words from ancient and modern poetry, English literature, and world literature. 8th grade. Learn More

ABOUT TITANIC

Set sail and discover what happened when the “unsinkable” ship hit an iceberg with this picture-packed guide to the Titanic disaster.

Introduce kids ages 9-12 years to the story of Titanic’s fateful maiden voyage from Southampton, United Kingdom, to New York City. 

Inside the pages of this children’s educational book about the Titanic, you’ll experience the tragic tale of the world’s most famous ship. It includes:

   • New images, including photography and updated diagrams.
   • Up-to-date information by expert consultants.
   • Amazing facts, infographics, statistics and timelines that explain the disaster as it happened.
   • Includes brand new eyewitness accounts from experts in the field.

Bring the historical significance of the Titanic to a new, younger audience. Eyewitness Titanic helps you dive even deeper to uncover the fascinating secrets of the Titanic. Learn what life was like for people on board, read personal accounts and survival stories from the epic rescue mission, and see the Titanic’s treasures that lay undiscovered for years. 

Packed with incredible statistics and facts about Titanic and written in easy-to-grasp text, this history book for children will transport young readers back to the year 1912. Full-color photographs and illustrations show the Titanic’s

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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