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Apologia Science
Especially designed for the home school, this quality science curriculum, written by a former university professor (Dr. Jay Wile), is readable, easy to understand, and has experiments which can be performed at home. It is also backed by a free question/answer support system! Many customers have recommended this curriclum. Each course (except the Biology Cd-Rom course) is a 2-volume set which includes a hardbound student text and a softbound solutions & test manual. VIEW ALL APOLOGIA SCIENCE products



Great Science Adventures Curriculum
Dinah Zike & Susan Simpson have produced a complete science curriculum for Grades K-8 students in home school settings, co-op groups, multi-level or single grade classrooms. Each book provides everything needed for 24 lessons. Students make little books using the masters provided, complete lab activities, and use the 3D graphic organizers to make complicated material simple. By seeing and touching and using the Investigative Loop process, understanding and retention is greater. Teacher pages include vocabulary, concept maps, assessments and assignments for all levels. More topics will be coming soon. Available now.

GSA: Discovering the Ocean NEW!
Engages student in geography, water patterns, and marine life of our ocean... from the smallest crustacean to the largest whale. 3D graphic organizers are easy to make and create a beautiful display.
SKU: 8269    $22.95   
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GSA: World of Plants, The
SKU: 8275    $22.95   
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GSA: World of Tools & Technology, The
SKU: 8276    $22.95   
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GSA: World of Space, The
SKU: 8277    $22.95   
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GSA: World of Insects & Arachnids, The
SKU: 8278    $22.95   
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GSA: Discovering the Human Body & Senses
SKU: 8270    $22.95   
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GSA: World of Light & Sound
SKU: 8279    $22.95   
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GSA:Discovering Earth's Landforms & Surface Features
SKU: 8274    $22.95   
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herdyourhorses.jpg Aristoplay Herd Your Horses
This popular game includes a deck of beautifully designed horse cards by equine artist K.L. Tafoya, each with the name, breed, color, markings and biography of a fictional horse. Players act as ranch hands or as wil mustangs rounding up herds and encountering dangers. 3 levels of play. Includes a solitaire game for solo play. 1-4 players. Ages 8 & up. Reg. $20
SKU: 5638    $17.95      Quantity


Gene series

My Name is Gene CD-ROM
Genetics for late elementary and middle school students. Much of what makes each of us unique and special is traced to our genetic code. This CD provides the information on genetics and the scientific advances in biotechnology in a fun format.
SKU: 8295    $14.95   
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Fun With Gene Student Workbook
Fun With Gene builds on the knowledge gained in My Name is Gene with a series of puzzles, genetics trivia questions, cases to solve involving crime-solving, disease control, and agriculture. Students will also learn how to extract DNA from plants, make models of DNA cells, replicate DNA, and understand mutations.
SKU: 8296    $10.95   
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Fun with Gene Teacher
SKU: 8297    $10.95   
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alWright Publishing Science Unit Studies
Family unit studies by Kim Wright. Individual science units available for Botany, Birds, Microscope, Sheep, Goats, Arachnids, and Poultry.

Bird Unit Study
Identify birds in field, air or water. Hands-on & research projects, bird species, beaks, feet, habitat, incubating eggs & more. All ages. Uses Usborne Ornithology.
SKU: 8342    $17.95   
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Poultry Unit Study
Chickens, ducks, turkeys & geese. Learn incubating, raising and breeding. SuperMarket Dissection, Lab Sheets and Fun Sheets included. All ages.
SKU: 8344    $15.95   
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Botany Unit Study
A botany course that is both enjoyable and educational for ages 12 & up; an excellent one-semester course for high school. We hear high praises for this one! Van Cleave's Plants (below) is needed.
SKU: 8341    $21.95   
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Janice Van Cleave's Plants
Step-by-step instructions for 20 experiments, arranged in logical, developmental order, from simple to the complex.
SKU: 8448    $9.95   
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WildflowerPress.jpg Wildflower Field Guide & Press
Includes 64 page field guide book for kids, and a green plastic Press with blotting paper and corrugated spacers for pressed flower pictures.
SKU: 2793    $10.95      Quantity

humanfoodgrp.jpg Felt Human Body (now pre-cut!)
Full-color felt set displays the organs & systems of the body for teaching health & human anatomy. Teacher Manual included. Reg.$26.95
SKU: 2603    $24.95      Quantity

Healthy Foods Unit Study Grade 6-9
reg.$12.00
SKU: 8509    $10.95      Quantity

Healthy Foods Unit Study Grades K-5
reg.$12.00
SKU: 8508    $10.95      Quantity

How Does God Do THAT?
"Complete Earth Science Curriculum for ages 8-12. This remarkable approach to earth and life science sparks students' curiosity. Kids find out how God makes the sun rise, the ground shake, a cell function, and much more with hands-on, easily prepared experiments and activities. Units cover: the solar system, stars and galaxies, space exploration, earth's crust, oceans, atmosphere, rocks, minerals, and introduction to cells, plants, animals, and the human body, and more. Includes review questions and answer keys. 452 pages. A great foundation for Jr. High Science"
SKU: 2790    $22.95      Quantity

Human Anatomy Coloring Book
(9 years & up)
SKU: 2664    $3.95      Quantity

Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia
A huge, comprehensive, illustrated hardcover science book for children ages 8 & up. 500 pages. (Reg. $39.95).
SKU: 8546    $36.95      Quantity


Lyrica Life Science curriculum

Lyrical Life Science
"Each of these unique sets include a science text, a cassette with foot-stomping science songs containing scientific information set to familiar, traditional tunes, and a workbook. The songs correspond to each chapter and subject in the texts. The workbooks reinforce the scientific information in the text and songs. These unique sets offer an interesting alternative to the textbook approach for your life science course. Grades 6 & up"

Lyrical Life Volume 1 Text, tape & workbook (Bacteria to Birds)
SKU: 2831CS    $25.50   
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Lyrical Life Volume 1 Text, CD & workbook (Bacteria to Birds
SKU: 2831CD    $29.50   
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Lyrical Life Volume 1 Additional Workbook
SKU: 2832    $5.95   
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Lyrical Life Volume 2 Text, tape & workbook (Mammals, Ecology & Biomes)
SKU: 2837CS    $25.50   
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Lyrical Life Volume 2 Text, CD & workbook (Mammals, Ecology & Biomes)
SKU: 2837CD    $29.50   
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Lyrical Life Volume 2 Additional Workbook
SKU: 2838    $5.95   
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Lyrical Life Volume 3 Text, tape & workbook (Human Body)
SKU: 2834CS    $25.50   
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Lyrical Life Volume 3 Text, CD& workbook (Human Body)
SKU: 2834CD    $29.50   
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Lyrical Life Volume 3 Additional Workbook
SKU: 2835    $5.95   
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Lyrical Earth Science: Geology Set NEW!
A singing science text for understanding the concepts of earth science using traditional, patriotic and camp tunes of long ago. Includes the text, a CD with the foot-stomping science songs that correspond to each chapter in the text and workbook. A truly fun (and content rich) alternative to the textbook approach.
SKU: 2841CD    $29.50   
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Lyrical Earth Science: Geology Student Workbook
SKU: 2842    $5.95   
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Microscope Adventure!
"Written especially for the author's hands-on, no write son (lab sheets have check off boxes), this excellent unit study is appropriate for Grades 4-high school. Older students can work indpendently while younger students would need some guidance. Includes information on buying a microscope, 35 lab sheets, vocabulary list, research report, lesson plans for each topic, and more. (the Usborne Microscope book is recommended--see Usborne Books Page)."
SKU: 8340    $17.95      Quantity

My Body
This reproducible book explains the various parts of the body and their functions. It includes patterns for life-size replica of the body. Great for a "hands-on" project! Reproducible.
SKU: 2666    Reg. $7.99
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ScienceScope.gif Science Scope
by Kathryn Stout, 117 pages How to teach science from first grade through high school, including what to expect from children of different ages. Includes detailed lists of all skills, topics & concepts you'll need to cover.
SKU: 391    $14.95      Quantity


Simple & Fun Science Series
"from Essential Learning (Grades K-6) Sequential development and coverage of all aspects of science-physics biology, chemistry, and earth science in short, easy to complete lessons. Includes hands-on experiments and activities (using common and inexpensive ingredients) while learning concepts and processes, especially the scientific method. 128 pp ea "

Simple & Fun Science Grade 3
SKU: 7073    $5.50   
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Simple & Fun Science Grade 4
SKU: 7074    $5.50   
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Simple & Fun Science Grade 5
SKU: 7075    $5.50   
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Simple & Fun Science Grade 6
SKU: 7076    $5.50   
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Somebody.jpg Somebody Game
(Aristoplay) Ages 6-10 Human anatomy game with two levels of play that teach the locations and functions of the major body parts. 2-4 players. Reg.$24.99
SKU: 2739    Reg. $25.00
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Thinking Connections: Concept Maps for Life Science
"Life science activities that challenge student's understanding, help them grasp concepts, give insights into how things are related, and helps you evaluate their progress. Students complete concept maps (like flow charts) using verbal and visual clues, inductive and deductive reasoning, and context of relationships. They must analyze the meanings of the concepts and their interconnections to determine their correct placement. Excellent help for Biology or Life Science Courses."
SKU: 7264    $19.95      Quantity


God's Design for Life (R & D Educational Center)
This complete life science curriculum for homeschoolers has a strong Christian worldview and is easy to use with multiple children, different ages and learning styles. It teaches scientific/critical thinking skills and includes hands-on activities with every lesson. Minimum teacher preparation required. Each book contains between 32 and 35 lessons.

GDL:The Animal Kingdom
SKU: 2533    $18.00   
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GDL:The World of Plants
SKU: 2531    $18.00   
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GDL;The Human Body
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God's Design for Life Set/3
SKU: 2534    Reg. $54.00
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Total Health
A comprehensive health curriclum that recognizes that behavior matters to health and happiness-that health encompasses body, mind, and spirit. Sound and well-written, Total Health has been well-received by home educators and would be my first choice, were I still teaching. -- Patty Alberg of Builder Books

Total Health Student Text, Grade 6-8
SKU: 8578    $29.95   
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Total Health Student Workbook, Grade 6-8
SKU: 8581    $11.95   
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Total Health Workbook Answer Key, Grade 6-8
SKU: 8581K    $7.35   
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Total Health Test & Quiz Book, Grade 6-8
SKU: 8580    $15.95   
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Total Health Teacher Edition, Grade 6-8
SKU: 8579    $37.95   
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Total Health Student Text, Grade 9-12
SKU: 8575    $23.95   
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Total Health Test & Quiz Book, Grade 9-12
SKU: 8577    $15.95   
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Total Health Teacher Edition, Grade 9-12
SKU: 8576    $36.95   
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Backyard Scientist by Jane Hoffman
The easiest and most fun books for experiments your children can do with things found in your home. Cartoon illustrations and clear instructions, questions to ponder and explanations of the hows and whys make these a great place to start for science that all will enjoy. Highly recommended by parents!

Original Backyard Scientist
"(4-12 years, physical science)"
SKU: 2675    $8.95   
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Backyard Scientist Series One
(Ages 4-12, physical science, totally different experiments)
SKU: 2676    $8.95   
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Backyard Scientist Series Two
(Ages 9-14, physical science)
SKU: 2677    $8.95   
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Backyard Scientist Series Three
(Ages 4-12, Life Science)
SKU: 2719    $8.95   
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Backyard Scientist Series Four
(All ages, more experiments)
SKU: 2740    $8.95   
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Exploring Earthworms with Me
(Ages 9-14)
SKU: 6132    $8.95   
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A Handbook of Nature Study
Written in 1911 and updated, this 850 page teacher guide provides observation questions, poems, and general information to better acquaint both teacher and student with nature. The author's enthusiasm and wonder for God's creation combined with her firsthand knowledge make this valuable for teaching Grades K-8. (A must for Charlotte Mason fans). Reg $24.95
SKU: 7412    $21.95      Quantity


Developing Critical Thinking through Science
Reproducible, hands-on physical science activities designed for the "non-science" teacher. These excellent books require minimal preparation time, and no lab equipment. Designed to develop science attitudes, students become observers and learn to predict, express and evaluate processes. Highly recommended by many parents!

Developing Critical Thinking Through Science Book 1
Book 1 (Grades 1-3)
SKU: 2305    $20.99   
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Developing Critical Thinking Through Science Book 2
Book 2 (Grades 4-6)
SKU: 2306    $24.99   
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A History of Science (Beautiful Feet)
A Literature Based Introduction to Scientific Principles and their Discoverers by R. Berg. A read aloud literature approach to the study of science. This course uses biographies to tell the life stories of famous scientists like Archimedes, Galileo and Newton and hands-on experiments to prove the scientists' theories. An enriching introduction to biology, chemistry and physics for ages 7 to 12, this one year study will cover basic science principles and history of the scientific study.

A History of Science
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A History of Science Timeline
Students cut, paste & color the detailed drawings of the 21 major figures and events studied.
SKU: 7052    $9.95   
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HOME SCIENCE ADVENTURES
by Stratton House Here’s a fun way to do science! A hands-on curriculum designed especially for homeschooling families. No parent preparation is needed, just pull out the lesson and go. All equipment is included. The activities will hold the interest of a first grader as well as an eighth grader so your children can do science together. Includes well thought out lessons with plenty of room for children to record their own observations and draw conclusions. Includes a parent guide with answers.

HSA TRIPLE SET: ASTRONOMY, BIRDS & MAGNETISM
SKU: 8048    $64.95   
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HSA TRIPLE SET:MICROSCOPIC EXPLORATIONS, INSECTS & LIGHT
SKU: 8055    $69.95   
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HSA: ASTRONOMY ADVENTURE
SKU: 8045    $32.95   
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HSA: DISCOVERING BIRDS
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HSA: DISCOVERING INSECTS
SKU: 8054    $26.95   
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HSA: MAGNETISM ADVENTURE
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HSA: WONDERS OF LIGHT
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SCIENTIFIC EXPLORER Kits:
These kits have won multiple awards: Oppenheim Best Toy, Dr. Toy, Parent’s Choice Honors, and National Association for Gifted Children.

BRAIN POWER Kit
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SKU: 7304    $17.95   
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ELECTRONIC ROOM ALARM Kit
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SKU: 7306    $17.95   
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Fun with Your Cat Kit
Reg.$19.95
SKU: 7290    $17.95   
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Fun with Your Dog Kit
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SKU: 7289    $17.95   
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METEOR ROCKET Kit
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SKU: 8547    $18.95   
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MY FIRST SCIENCE KIT
Reg.$19.95
SKU: 7292    $17.95   
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MYSTERY DETECTIVE Kit
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SKU: 8550    $17.95   
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ROCKET CAR Kit
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SKU: 8548    $18.95   
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Ampersand Press SCIENCE GAMES
PLAY & LEARN! These unique games provide a wealth of information and are fascinating for the entire family to play. No background needed to begin play. Reg.$10.95- $15.95 each.

AC/DC Game
Learn about electricity as you try to complete workable electrical circuits without getting "shocked" or "shorted out" by opponents. 2-6 players, ages 9-up.
SKU: 2801    $10.50   
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GOOD HEAVENS! Game
Informative and fun astronomy trivia game. Includes a 24-page booklet to serve as an introduction to the Solar System's minor members as well as the deck of 54 cards. 2-6 players, ages 10 up.
SKU: 2807    Reg. $10.95
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INTO the FOREST GAME
Deluxe version of PREDATOR Game-full-color cards and other additions. Fun for all ages. 2-6 players. Ages 7-up. Reg.$15.95
SKU: 2810    Reg. $15.95
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KRILL Game
An Antarctic Ocean adventure with a community of seals, whales, squid, penguins, fish & krill. 5 different games possible. 2-6 players. Ages 8-up.
SKU: 2802    $10.50   
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OH WILDERNESS Game
A card game for people who enjoy nature and the outdoors. Questions about wilderness skills plants, wildlife, land and sky range from easy to difficult so that novices can enjoy playing as well as experienced folks. Answers provided. 2 or more players. Ages 8 & up
SKU: 2803    $10.50   
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ONTO the DESERT GAME
Play this exciting interactive game of survival and become a part of the intricate web of desert life. Beautifully illustrated cards with desert plants and animals. Element cards represent the powerful forces of nature. Reveal the awesome balance of nature as you follow the chain of life in the desert. 41 cards, instructions for 7 ways to play, a full color poster of the desert habitat, "amazing facts" sheet, glossary, & bibliography. 1-6 players. Ages 8 & up. Reg.$14.99
SKU: 2814    Reg. $15.95
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PREDATOR Game
The food chain game. A variety of games including PREDATOR and GREEN WORLD. Adapt old favorites and play SOLITAIRE, RUMMY, WAR, and CONCENTRATION while gaining so much knowledge. 2-6 players. 8-up.
SKU: 2804    $10.50   
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CGC.gif Considering God's Creation Set/2
A creative in-depth natural science curriculum from a Biblical perspective, adaptable for 2nd to 7th grade. May be used as a 1-year science course or as a supplement to other programs. Lessons are designed for easy use, 150 reproducible student pages form their own fascinating science notebook, and ideas for expanding study are included. Highly recommended by home-school moms! 270pp. Teacher & Student book + a CD.
SKU: 6017    $29.95      Quantity

Considering God's Creation Student
Extra book for a 2nd student.
SKU: 6008    $13.95      Quantity

Usborne Illustrated Encyclopedia: Science & Technology
Arranged thematically with hundreds of pictures, diagrams and illustrations, it explains the basic concepts of science and shows how they are applied in the world around us. Includes safe, simple experiments to demonstrate scientific principles, a glossary of terms and extensive index. An invaluable book for reading, research and reference.
SKU: 8504    Reg. $19.95
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Usborne Complete First Book of Nature
Combined Volume includes 7 titles: Birds, Creepy Crawlies, Fish, Flowers, Insects, Wild Animals, & Trees. 168 colorful pages. Ages 5-9.
SKU: 2780    Reg. $16.95
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AlongCameGalileo.jpg Along Came Galileo
(Jeanne Bendick)–A delightful look into the li