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Homeschoolers
Basic
References
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on
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further
details.
2-in-1 Illuminated Globe
Illuminated
globe
displays
the
Earth
two
ways.
Not
lit,
globe
shows
detailed
land
areas
in
true-to-life
colors
and
accurate,
raised
relief
detail
on
mountains,
deserts,
forests
and
grasslands.
When
illuminated,
the
boundaries
of
all
the
nations
appear.
Globe
is
completely
updated.
12"
diameter.
World Atlas for Young Explorers (National Geographic)
 
This
newly
revised
world
atlas
helps
kids
learn
all
about
the
world
around
them.
Completely
updated
with
accurate,
detailed
maps,
fact-filled
charts,
photo
essays
and
statistics.
Designed
especially
for
middle-grade
readers,
this
is
the
atlas
to
which
kids
will
refer
again
and
again.
Hardcover,
192
pages.
Age
8+
Merriam-Webster's Biographical Dictionary
We
found
this
reference
volume
to be
very
valuable
and
also
reasonably
priced.
You'll
find
1,170
pages
of
brief
life
biographies
of
more
than
30,000
men
and
women--the
famous,
the
not-so-famous,
and
the
downright
obscure.
Coverage
of
the
non-English
speaking
world
is
particularly
comprehensive.
You'll
have
information
about
nearly
any
noteworthy
person
in
history
right
at
your
fingertips.
Terrific
reference
for
homeschoolers.
World History Atlas
Revised
and
updated
to
include
recent
archaeological
discoveries
and
historical
events,
the
World
History
Atlas
is
the
most
wide-ranging
portrait
of
world
history
ever
published.
Combining
state-of-the-art
cartography
with
historical
information
and
detailed
regional
mapping,
this
is a
compelling
look
at
the
human
journey.
This
huge
book
brings
history
to
life
for
kids
and
anyone
who
thinks
history
is
boring!
Merriam-Webster's Intermediate Dictionary
Designed
especially
for
the
needs
of
the
middle-grade
and
junior
high
students,
this
revised
dictionary
contains
70,000
entries,
more
than
1,000
revised
illustrations,
abundant
word
history
paragraphs,
synonyms
paragraphs,
and
example
sentences.
I
originally
bought
a
primary
dictionary
when
my
children
were
young,
but
we
found
it to
be
very
disappointing.
If
you
feel
you
need
to
get a
children's
dictionary,
don't
go
with
any
less
than
this
intermediate
level.
The
younger
versions
lack
many
words
that
even
young
children
want
to
look
up.
Animal Encyclopedia
This
lavishly
illustrated
guide
investigates
over
2,000
animal
species,
using
crisp,
stunning
photographs,
artwork,
and
special
features.
Each
entry
includes
a
fact
box
that
provides
quick
reference
information,
such
as
family
name
for
that
group
of
animals,
habitat,
food,
number
of
eggs
or
young,
and
size.
A
very
useful
scale
shows
a
silhouette
of
the
animal
next
to
that
of an
average
size
adult
human
male,
to
give
readers
an
idea
of
its
size.
The
"Find
Out
More"
box
directs
readers
to
other
pages
to
read
about
a
linked
subject.
A
glossary
and
an
index
are
provided,
as
well
as an
"Animal
Life"
section,
which
explains
how
animals
behave
and
fit
into
their
individual
habitats.
This
wonderful
resource
for
home
projects
or
schoolwork
will
be an
absolute
favorite
for
every
member
of
the
family
for
years
to
come.
Recommended
ages
8+,
but
much
younger
children
will
love
the
animal
photos.
Audubon Society Field Guides
Indispensable!
My
children
loved
nature
and
exploring
(don't
all
children?)
so we
found
that
good
field
guides
were
essential.
We
tried
several
and
found
the
photographs
in
the
Audubon
Field
Guides
to be
far
superior
to
illustrations
and
drawings
in
others.
Consider
collecting
these,
starting
with
Birds,
Reptiles
&
Amphibians,
and
Mammals.
Equally
valuable
are
Butterflies,
Insects
&
Spiders,
Wild
Flowers,
Seashore
Creatures,
and
Trees.
Most
of
these
field
guides
represent
the
species
of
specific
regions,
so be
sure
to
select
a
field
guide
for
the
area
in
which
you
live.
Roget's Super Thesaurus,
by Marc
McCutcheon
When
you
are
teaching
children
to
write,
it is
essential
that
they
learn
to
use a
thesaurus.
We
always
kept
ours
right
next
to
the
dictionary,
plus
each
child
had a
pocket
thesaurus
in
his
or
her
room.
I
have
selected
Roget's
Super
Thesaurus
here
because
it is
carefully
researched,
very
thorough,
and
is
alphabetically
arranged
for
ease
of
use.
Put
this
one
on
the
reference
shelf,
but
be
sure
each
child
has a
pocket
thesaurus
for
quick
reference
too.
The 60-Second Encyclopedia (Okay,
this
one's
just
for
fun!)
Did
you
know
that
in
sixty
seconds,
a
badger
can
dig a
hole
and
disappear
from
sight?
Or
that
a
drizzle
of
rain
falls
at
the
speed
of
198
feet
a
minute?
This
pint-sized
encyclopedia
offers
hundreds
of
fascinating
facts
about
all
the
things
that
happen
or
have
been
done
in
one
minute!
Includes
a
one-minute
sand
glass
timer,
and
ideas
for
your
own
hands-on
"minute"
challenges
to
try.
Softcover,
272
pages.
Ages:
8+
Children's
Cookbooks
50
Craft
Recipes
for
Kids
- Our
own
e-book!
In
this
terrific
new
e-book,
we've
gathered
recipes
for a
multitude
of
easy-to-make
concoctions,
compounds,
mixtures,
and
brews
that
will
get
your
children’s
creative
juices
flowing
(so
to
speak).
Whether
it’s
Dazzling
Paint,
Secret
Detective
Disappearing
Ink,
or
Watch
Out!
Volcano
Lava,
something
here
is
sure
to
spark
your
child’s
imagination.
You'll
find
a
huge
variety
of
children's
craft
recipes
that
will
keep
your
youngsters
busy
for
hours!
Perfect
for
homeschooling
projects,
rainy
day
activities,
playgroups,
after
school
programs,
scout
meetings,
and
more!
The Cheerios Cookbook,
Betty Crocker
Creative, kid-friendly ways to use Cheerios in 37 recipes and 10 craft
activities that families will love. From PB&J Squares and Choco Chip Mega
Muffins to Superhero Shades, this book offers loads of opportunities for
together time in the kitchen.
Better Homes and Gardens New Junior Cookbook,
edited
by
Jan
Miller
This
kid-tested
cookbook
is
written
and
designed
to
appeal
to 8-
to
12-year-old
children.
These
recipes
use
short
ingredient
lists
and
have
easy
step-by-step
instructions
that
kids
will
have
fun
preparing
and
the
whole
family
will
enjoy
eating.
Cooking
Basics
chapter
covers
all
the
things
children
need
to
know
such
as
kitchen
safety,
menu-planning,
basic
nutrition
information,
and
how
to
read
food
labels.
Yummy
recipes
include:
Farmhouse
Breakfast
Pizza,
Sun-Up
Sandwiches,
Fast
Fixin’
Fajitas,
Mighty
Melts,
Ooey
Gooey
Fudge
Sauce,
Raining
Berries
Turnovers.
Age
8+
Drawing
and Art
Books
and
Supplies
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too,
by
Mona
Brooks
I
used
the
lessons
in
the
book
to
each
my
younger
children
to
draw,
and
we
were
so
successful
that
I
ended
up
using
it to
teach
all
of
the
children
in
our
homeschool
group.
They
were
so
pleased
with
their
colorful
masterpieces,
we
ended
up
presenting
an
art
show.
Excellent
for
kids
4+,
and
many
adults
too!
Drawing
for
Older
Children
&
Teens:
A
Creative
Method
That
Works
for
Adult
Beginners,
Too
Also
by
Mona
Brooks,
this
book
was
written
with
older
children
in
mind.
It is
an
excellent
complement
to
Betty
Edwards'
Drawing
on
the
Right
Side
of
the
Brain
(below),
but
not
quite
as
well
known.
you'll
find
lessons
in
proportion,
perspective,
contrast,
shading,
scale,
etc.
and
many
"projects"
to
help
reinforce
the
lessons.
However,
(and
this
is
important)
the
main
focus
of
this
book
is
creativity,
and
that
may
be
why
so
many
students
are
inspired
to
progress
from
childlike
drawings
to
increasingly
amazing
results.
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain,
by
Betty
Edwards
This
a
revised
and
expanded
edition
of
the
classic
drawing-instruction
book
that
was
first
published
in
1979
and
that
we
used
in
our
homeschool
and
to
help
other
homeschoolers
(parents
included)
learn
to
draw.
Excellent,
excellent!
You
won't
believe
the
difference
in
your
"before"
and
"after"
drawings.
Especially
good
for
10+
children
who
have
reached
the
age
of
wanting
to
draw
things
that
"look
real."
(Adults
included!)
Highly
recommended.
Fine Art Studio Drawing  
Budding
artists
will
learn
to
draw
like
the
pros
with
this
complete
kit.
Fine
Art
Studio
Drawing
provides
step-by-step
lessons
and
teaching
techniques
used
by
the
most
accomplished
artists.
Kit
includes
sketchbook,
mannequin,
drawing
sheets,
graphite
tools,
pencils,
smudger
and
more.
Drawing
kit
includes
a
full-color,
illustrated
40-page
book.
Young Artist Creativity Box  
Broaden
creative
expressions
with
this
quality
wooden
art
case.
Includes
a
rainbow
of
assorted
colored
pencils,
oil
pastels,
watercolor
tubes,
a
sharpener,
smudger,
and
two
paint
brushes.
The Jumbo Book of Art
Wow!
This
gorgeous
book
is
packed
to
the
brim
with
appealing
projects
and
easy-to-follow
instructions.
Each
of
the
four
chapters
is
devoted
to
instructing
readers
in
the
basics
of
one
technique-drawing,
creating
with
color,
sculpture,
and
mixed-media
projects,
respectively-and
then
inspires
those
readers
to
let
loose
and
have
fun
making
something
beautiful.
The
more
than
90
projects
range
from
simple
contour
drawings
to
creating
mobiles,
making
stencils,
and
crafting
papier
mache
hats
and
masks.
Many
of
the
projects
allude
to to
the
techniques
of
the
masters
such
as
Vincent
van
Gogh,
Georgia
O'Keeffe,
and
Jackson
Pollock.
Priced
right
and
highly
recommended!
Ages
4-8
Discovering Great Artists: Hands-On Art for Children in the Styles of the Great Masters
by
MaryAnn
F.
Kohl
Here
is
what
one
customer
says
about
this
book:
"As a
former
public
school
teacher,
and
now a
homeschool
parent,
I can
honestly
say
I've
seen
a
great
deal
of
art
curriculum
materials.
This
book
stands
hand
and
shoulders
above
the
rest
in
terms
of
what
it
attempts
to
cover
and
the
way
it
brings
the
great
artistic
styles
into
understandable
terms
for
children
and
their
educators."
Only
downside:
black
and
white
illustrations;
readers
hoping
for
future
printings
in
color.
Kids Create! Art & Craft Experiences for 3- To 9-Year-Olds
More
than
150
craft
and
art
activities
for
creative
self-expression
of
youngsters,
with
easy-to-follow
instructions.
Emphasis
is on
fun
for
kids
instead
of
pushing
the
child
to
produce
an
"aesthetically
ideal"
project.
Also
outlines
the
attention
spans
and
dexterity
levels
you
should
expect
from
kids
of
different
ages.
Ages
3-9
Student
Study
Guides
and
Helps
How
to
Write
a
Great
Research
Paper:
A
Step-By-Step
Guide
(Kids'
Stuff),
by L.
Graham
Students
are
frequently
overwhelmed
by
the
process
of
writing
a
research
paper,
especially
when
writing
one
for
the
first
time--there
are
so
many
steps
involved
and
rules
to
follow
for
such
a big
project!
This
book
makes
the
process
less
intimidating,
using
friendly
language
to
explain
all
aspects
of
the
process.
Includes
worksheets
that
can
be
copied
and
used
as
tools
to
make
make
researching
a
rewarding
experience.
Ages
10+
Gonna Bake Me a Rainbow Poem: A Student Guide to Writing Poetry,
by
Peter
Sears
You
don't
have
to be
a
genius
to
write
a
poem.
This
entertaining,
step-by-step
book
shows
you
how.
With
the
help
of
poems
by
winners
of
the
Scholastic
Writing
Awards,
noted
poet
and
teacher
Peter
Sears
explains
how
to
choose
a
subject
for
your
poem,
how
to
use
poetry
to
express
your
thoughts,
poetry
as
art,
and
how
to
write
fantasy
poems,
love
poems,
humorous
poems,
free
verse,
and
more.
This
book
is
reader
friendly,
speaking
directly
to
the
student
in a
friendly,
encouraging
way.
Age
9+
The Kid's Guide to Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People
Who Want to Make a Difference
Describes a variety of opportunities for youngsters to participate in successful
community service. Great resource for teaching responsibility and instilling a
desire to help others.
For
another
great
hands-on
curriculum
reference,
take
a
look
at
our
e-book,
101
Hands-On,
Tried
&
True
Homeschool
Curriculum
Ideas
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