Join 10 year old Will and his best friend Wisdom-who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig-as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance. and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God. Hardcover, 32 pages. View More...
Join 10 year old Will and his best friend Wisdom-who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig-as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance. and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God. Hardcover, 32 pages. View More...
Join 10 year old Will and his best friend Wisdom-who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig-as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance. and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God. Hardcover, 32 pages. View More...
Join 10 year old Will and his best friend Wisdom-who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig-as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance. and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God. Hardcover, 32 pages. View More...
Join 10 year old Will and his best friend Wisdom-who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig-as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance. and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God. Hardcover, 32 pages. View More...
Join 10 year old Will and his best friend Wisdom-who just happens to be a Bible scholar and fun-loving guinea pig-as they explore such timeless virtues of faith, honesty, perseverance. and kindness. Each colorful book takes your child on an entertaining, educational adventure as Will and Wisdom learn important spiritual lessons that bring them closer to God. Hardcover, 32 pages. View More...
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, more families than ever before are considering or reevaluating homeschooling. Lea Ann Garfias, homeschooling mom of six and herself a homeschool graduate, has all the information you need to succeed. She guides you through your toughest questions, including: Should I homeschool my kids? How do I get started? What books should I buy?What do I do in the first day? The first year?How do I know if my child is on track? If homeschooling is successful?What do I teach in each subject at every age?What is my own best way of teaching, and how can my child learn his... View More...
Throw off the shackles of formal schooling and embark upon a rich journey of self-directed, life-long learning After over 100 years of mandatory schooling in the U.S., literacy rates have dropped, families are fragmented, learning "disabilities" are skyrocketing, and children and youth are increasingly disaffected. Thirty years of teaching in the public school system led John Taylor Gatto to the sad conclusion that compulsory governmental schooling is to blame, accomplishing little but to teach young people to follow orders like cogs in an industrial machine. He became a fierce advocate of ... View More...
The rich panorama of ancient Egyptian mythology has survived through tomb paintings, temple inscriptions, and papyri. This account begins with the creation legends of Heliopolis, Memphis, and Hermopolis and illustrates the intellectual struggles of the Egyptians to explain the beginning of the world. The myths that follow range from stories about the gods--the murder of Osiris and vengeance of Horus, Isis and the seven scorpions, Sakhmet and the virtual slaughter of mankind--to fables such as the Shipwrecked Sailor and the Enchanted Island. Through these delightful and often amusing tales, we ... View More...
In the year 1707, eight-year-old Sarah accompanies her father into the wilderness of Connecticut. There her father builds a house and clears land while Sarah keeps the camp and cooks for him. The dark, the wild animals, and the Indians all make it difficult to be brave, but, she reminds herself of her mother's words as she holds her red cloak close: "Keep up your courage, Sarah Noble." When her father leaves to bring the rest of the family back, Sarah is left in the care of a neighboring Indian tribe, where she learns the meaning of trust and friendship. Based on a true story. Setting: Connect... View More...
The Child Study Association's Children's Book Award choice, written by the Nobel Prize winning author, Pearl S. Buck. The lives of two young Japanese boys are changed forever when a tsunami crashes against their island and takes Jiya's entire family. As Jiya struggles with his loss, with the help of his friend Kino he learns that life is stronger than death, and as his heart heals he finds he is ready to live again. Setting: 19th century Japan View More...
Becoming a writer begins with a simple but important belief: You are a writer; you just need to write. In You Are a Writer, Jeff Goins shares his own story of self-doubt and what it took for him to become a professional writer. He gives you practical steps to improve your writing, get published in magazines, and build a platform that puts you in charge. This book is about what it takes to be a writer in the 21st Century. You will learn the importance of passion and discipline and how to show up every day to do the work. Here's what else you will learn: -How to transition from wanting to be a ... View More...
Overwhelmed special educators: Reduce your stress and support student success with this practical toolkit for whole-classroom organization. A lifesaver for special educators in any K "12 setting, this book-and-CD set will help teachers expertly manage everything, from schedules and paperwork to student supports and behavior plans. Cindy Golden, a seasoned special educator, administrator, and psychologist with almost 30 years of experience, has based this teacher-friendly toolkit on her popular OMAC (Organization and Management of All Classrooms) system--an innovative approach to creating effe... View More...
Now Available in Paperback In Einstein Never Used Flashcards highly credentialed child psychologists, Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, Ph.D., and Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Ph.D., with Diane Eyer, Ph.D., offer a compelling indictment of the growing trend toward accelerated learning. It's a message that stressed-out parents are craving to hear: Letting tots learn through play is not only okay-it's better than drilling academics Drawing on overwhelming scientific evidence from their own studies and the collective research results of child development experts, and addressing the key areas of development-mat... View More...
A leading expert in childhood development makes the case for why self-directed learning -- unschooling -- is the best way to get kids to learn. In Free to Learn, developmental psychologist Peter Gray argues that in order to foster children who will thrive in today's constantly changing world, we must entrust them to steer their own learning and development. Drawing on evidence from anthropology, psychology, and history, he demonstrates that free play is the primary means by which children learn to control their lives, solve problems, get along with peers, and become emotionally resilient. A br... View More...
The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the c... View More...
The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the c... View More...
The world-renowned classic that has enthralled and delighted millions of readers with its timeless tales of gods and heroes. Edith Hamilton's mythology succeeds like no other book in bringing to life for the modern reader the Greek, Roman and Norse myths that are the keystone of Western culture-the stories of gods and heroes that have inspired human creativity from antiquity to the present. We follow the drama of the Trojan War and the wanderings of Odysseus. We hear the tales of Jason and the Golden Fleece, Cupid and Psyche, and mighty King Midas. We discover the origins of the names of the c... View More...
"Angela Hanscom is a powerful voice for balance." --Richard Louv, author of Last Child in the Woods In this important book, a pediatric occupational therapist and founder of TimberNook shows how outdoor play and unstructured freedom of movement are vital for children's cognitive development and growth, and offers tons of fun, engaging ways to help ensure that kids grow into healthy, balanced, and resilient adults. Today's kids have adopted sedentary lifestyles filled with television, video games, and computer screens. But more and more, studies show that children need "rough and tumble" out... View More...
