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Everything You Need to Know about American History Homework: 4th to 6th Grades
Anne Zeman, Kate Kelly

Scholastic Reference, 2005

Great for special education

+ Excellent basic information on a plethora of topics
+ Great for your citizenship interview
+ This was a gift
+ Great study material
  
  











  



  
Everything You Need...english To Know About English Homework (Everything You Need to Know About)
Anne Zeman, Kate Kelly

Scholastic Reference, 2005

Homeschooler's Blessing

+ Great for MTEL EXAMS

Absolutely the best resource I've found for homeschooling. A fantastic book for those who just want to know "Everything".
  
  











  



  
Everything You Need...science To Know About Science Homework (Everything You Need to Know About)
Anne Zeman, Kate Kelly

Scholastic Reference, 2005

Packed full of great info!

+ Homeschooler's Blessing!!!
+ Great for studing for the CSET exam!
+ Everything You Need to Know About Science Homework
  
  











  



  
The All-New Book of Lists for Kids
Sandra Choron, Harry Choron

Mariner Books, 2002

Most kids would probably like it.

+ All you need to know and more!!!
+ This book rocks!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
+ The most fabulous book a kid can get!
  
  











  



  
The Story of Christianity
Michael Collins, Matthew Price

DK ADULT, 2003

Were you paying attention during World History class?

+ excellent resource
+ Good Reading
+ Rontgen Isaac
+ A must for any avid reader on Christianity
  
  











  



  
A Child's Introduction to Poetry: Listen While You Learn About the Magic Words That Have Moved Mountains, Won ...
Michael Driscoll, Meredith Hamilton

Black Dog & Leventhal Publishers, 2003

Wonderful! My 6 & 8 year old boys love this!

+ Great book!
+ Whimsically Thorough
+ A nice resource for homeschoolers (or any parent who would like their children to read and enjoy poetry)
+ Engaging for both child and parent
  
  











  



  
The Stars: A New Way to See Them
H. A. Rey

Houghton Mifflin, 1976

The Stars; A New Way to See Them

+ Truly useful
+ Best teaching astronomy book
+ A TRUE CLASSIC!!!
+ One of my favorite books, but the planetary tables end in 2006
  
  











  



  
Exploring the Sky by Day: The Equinox Guide to Weather and the Atmosphere
Terence Dickinson

Firefly Books, 1988

Winner of the Children's Roundtable Literature Information Book Award . Ideal for children, Exploring the Sky by Day offers fascinating insight into such phenomena as lightning, the 10 types of clouds, storms, solar haloes, sundogs, and sunsets. Brought to life with dozens of photographs and the color illustrations of John Bianchi the book provides an excellent introduction to weather and the ...
  
  











  



  
Life Skills for Kids: Equipping Your Child for the Real World
Christine Field

Shaw Books, 2000

Wonderful and practical information!

+ a must read!
+ A great resource!

I had the chance to meet the author of this book at a recent homeschool conference and was blown away by her practical ideas! This woman is not big on ideology or theory...she gets down to the practical matters at hand. Yeah for her! You will love this book if you are looking for ways to involve ...
  
  











  



  
The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
Editors of Kingfisher

Kingfisher, 2004

Great

+ The Kingfisher History Encyclopedia
+ LOVE This Book!!!!
+ Good book
  
  











  



  
National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia
National Geographic Society

National Geographic Children's Books, 2000

National Geographic Animal Encyclopedia

+ Great book for the entire family!
+ Great for nature loving kids
+ Awesome book for any 5 year old
+ C'MON KIDS, IT'S ADVENTURA ANIMALIA!
  
  











  



  
Children's Encyclopedia of American History (Smithsonian) (Smithsonian Institution)
David C. King

DK CHILDREN, 2003

Well balanced presentation, beautiful pictures

+ Good for everyone
+ A Great Resource for Young Learners!

I am a conservative Christian looking for the right history book to homeschool my kids. I read this DK Children's Encyclopedia from beginning to end, and I find it acceptable over all in content presentation. Another reviewer here says the book is too liberal, but I disagree; I think Mr. King ...
  
  











  



  
The Firefly Junior Visual Dictionary
Jean-Claude Corbeil, Ariane Archambault

Firefly Books, 2006

Definitely worth it!

+ A nice fill-in reference book for your shelf child's shelf.

Excellent visual dictionary. I highly recommend this book for those just learning the English language and survivors of brain injuries who need assistance recalling words. I know it's designed for 'juniors', but it's applications are for other people as well.
  
  











  



  
100 Best-Loved Poems (Dover Thrift Editions)

Dover Publications, 1995

Quality reading, bargain prices

+ Excellent Collection
+ You will be challenged as you read "Swimming the Storm"
+ 100 Best loved poems.
+ Poetic Journey through Time
  
  











  



  
The Information Please Kids Almanac (Information Please)
Alice Siegel

Mariner Books, 1992

The Information Please Kids' Almanac

This book is the key to information for any kid or adult! It is so well written, it is like the author is talking to you. My favorite chapter is called "Speaking of Language". This chapter tells you all about WORDS. A must have book for kids interested in FACTS! Happy reading!
  
  











  



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