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A Christmas Carol 16 reviews Charles Dickens
Candlewick, 2006
Gorgeous illustrations!
+ One of the pillars of the Christmas season + Excellent quality book + Revisiting a Classic Christmas Story + Beautiful addition to any family library
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Little Women (Unabridged Classics) 9 reviews Louisa May Alcott
Sterling, 2004
A Favorite
+ I LIKE IT
This is one of my favorite books. I am an avid reader, and there are some books which I have read more than once, but when I think about them years - or even months - later, I cannot for the life of me remember some of the main charactors' names. It is not so with this book. I could not forget it, ...
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Mind Benders A1 5 reviews Anita Harnadek
Critical Thinking Co, 1978
Great introduction to logic
+ Super Logic Book + Great Brain Exercises for kids. + Thought provoking , challenging, and fun!!! + Great introduction to logic!
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Rifles for Watie 87 reviews Harold Keith
HarperTeen, 1987
Love It!
+ COULD BE A MOVIE!!! + Great adventure for any child who loves history! + Rifles for Watie + Rifles For Watie
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Rebecca of Sunnybrook Farm (Penguin Classics) 23 reviews Kate Douglas Wiggin
Penguin Classics, 2005
The Eternal Rebecca Randall
+ Building a classic library for a granddaughter + Perfect book for little girls
Rebecca has been my friend since I read her story in a cheap Whitman hardback when I was a little girl. A lively and creative 10-year-old girl is sent to her maiden aunts to receive a good education, but chafes under the restrictive yoke of her elder aunt. As Rebecca learns to channel her energies ...
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The Well-Trained Mind: A Guide to Classical Education at Home, Revised and Updated Edition 210 reviews Susan Wise Bauer, Jessie Wise
W. W. Norton & Company, 2004
The Well-Trained Mind
+ homeschooling resource + The Well Trained Mind
I am a certified teacher with a Bachelor's degree in Elementary Education. This book is an excellent reference book for teaching using the classical education method. The resources in this book are invaluable! From schedules, to internet links, to subject studies, and clear definitions; this ...
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Latina Christiana II Set
Memoria Press, 2002
Latina Christiana is the most popular introductory Christian Latin program available today. As the first Latin program written specifically for homeschoolers and small Christian schools, Cheryl's course has proven itself as the cornerstone of a successful classical program. Set 2 with text, teacher book and audio CD.
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The Story of the World: History for the Classical Child, Volume 4: The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to ... 12 reviews S. Wise Bauer
W. W. Norton & Company, 2005
Great Book
+ Lots of information... + Story of the World Vol. 4 + An Excellent World History Primer + History for children
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A Passion for the Impossible 5 reviews MIRIAM HUFFMAN ROCKNESS
Discovery House Publishers, 2003
Christian artists and creative types will love this book
+ Amazing pioneer missionary + This Biography of Lilias Trotter is Unique and Definitive + A real life of faithfulness + An intriguing and thought provoking story, a good read.
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Bulfinch's Greek and Roman Mythology: The Age of Fable (Dover Thrift Editions) 7 reviews Thomas Bulfinch
Dover Publications, 2000
Makes the Obscure Become Meaningful - and Fun to Read
+ bulfinch mythology + Stimulating bedtime stories + A Mastery of Myth
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Spelling Workout, G 1 review Phillip Trocki
Modern Curriculum Press, 1994
Spelling Workout Grade 7 (Student Edition)
This product is easy to use. If you've used it once before, you won't need the teacher's edition. It is at least one grade behind grade level, though, so adjust your order to meet your child's level.
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Abraham Lincoln's World, Expanded Edition 4 reviews Genevieve Foster
Beautiful Feet Books, 2003
Abraham Lincoln's WORLD
+ Abraham Lincoln's World is a great book + Connections
This book is not about Abraham Lincoln alone, but about the world in which he lived. If you want a biography of Lincoln, this is not the book. BUT if you want to know what was happening in the world that shaped the events that affected his life(and others), this is the book.
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Of Courage Undaunted 1 review
Beautiful Feet Bks, 1999
the story of the most fantastic and grabbing adventure ever
I have read of courage undaunted writen by James Daughterty, the story is captivated in a 163 page book.The time frame for this story is in the 1800 and and features the main characters Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in there adventure of mapping the Westerness of America. I love this book the ...
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Misty Boxed Set (Misty's Twilight; Sea Star; Stormy, Misty's Foal; Misty of Chincoteague) Marguerite Henry
Scholastic, 1999
Misty's Twilight: Captivated by the story of "Misty of Chincoteague," a woman with a horse farm in Florida raises one of Misty's descendants to become a champion show horse.
Sea Star: Movie men have come to Chincoteague to film the annual Pony Penning, and Paul and Maureen are thrilled -- until they learn that the producers want to buy their beloved Misty. Reluctantly, they agree to sell in ...
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The Complete Anne of Green Gables Boxed Set (Anne of Green Gables, Anne of Avonlea, Anne of the Island, Anne ... 189 reviews L.M. Montgomery
Starfire, 1998
Anne of Green Gables/ Anne of Avonlea/ Anne of the Island
+ 4.5 stars for a positive, uplifting and feel-good story for readers of all ages. + Anne of Green Gables + A heartwarming story for girls of all ages, at all times.
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A Case of Red Herrings A1 (Book A1) 6 reviews Thomas Camilli
Critical Thinking Co, 1992
Fun Way to Learn Thinking Skills
+ Learn and laugh the deductive way
We are a homeschooled family and my kids love this book. They beg for it. It is great because all of the age groups can do it together. The older ones can keep asking questions to help the younger ones figure it out. The problems help the kids to use their brain in a way that is not taught in the ...
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The Story of My Life: The Restored Edition (Modern Library Classics) 2 reviews Helen Keller
Modern Library, 2004
Person of the Century
+ A wonderful restoration of a remarkable story
My vote of many others who believe Helen Keller was Person of the Century. She was an incredible human being. Personified what should be the "Human Spirit".
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Exploring Creation with Zoology 1: Flying Creatures of the 5th Day (Apologia Science Young Explorers) 17 reviews Jeannie Fulbright, 2005
Is science supposed to be this much fun?
+ Really enjoyable + Awesome in depth science for elementary ages + Tough on Curriculum review here
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Across Five Aprils 207 reviews Irene Hunt
Berkley, 2002
A Classic
+ A Story About Family and War
Like many others, I was required to read this book in school. Unlike those who apparently have no attention span or appreciation of our country's history, I enjoyed it a great deal.
Through Jethro's experiences, Ms. Hunt does an excellent job of touching on what the true heartache of this ...
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The Story of King Arthur and His Knights (Signet Classics) 17 reviews Howard Pyle
Signet Classics, 2006
This doth be an exceedingly good book!
+ ONE YOU REALLY NEED TO ADD TO YOUR READING LIST OR LIBRARY! + Nice Copy + Not the traditional tale, but very good...
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