SCIENCE CURRICULUM COMPARISON CHART ©2018 Grades Religious Content Price Range SCIENCE Comprehensive Programs PK K 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Christian Neutral Secular $ $$ $$$

BJU Press Science • • • • • • • • • • • • • • LIFEPAC Science (AOP) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Switched-On Schoolhouse / Monarch (AOP) • • • • • • • • • • • • Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Science Packages • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Apologia Elementary Science (Fulbright) • • • • • • • • • Apologia Middle/High Science (Wile, etc.) • • • • • • • • Gravitas: “Focus On” Science • • • • • • • • • • • • • Gravitas: Exploring the Building Blocks of Science • • • • • • • • • • Earlybird Start Up Science (Singapore Math) • • • • MPH Science Int'l Version (Singapore Math) • • • • • • • • Science Matters/Lower Secondary (Singapore Math) • • • • • • • • Science Fusion (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt) • • • • • • • • • • • Elemental Science • • • • • • • • • • • • Discovering Nature (Queen Homeschool) • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Christian Liberty Science • • • • • • McRuffy Science • • • • • • Home Science Adventures • • • • • • • • • • Elementary Science in History (Dr. Wile) • • • • • • • • • Purposeful Design Science • • • • • • • • • • A Reason for Science • • • • • • • • • • R.E.A.L. Science Odyssey • • • • • • • • • • Sassafras Science • • • • • • • • Science Shepherd Introductory Science • • • • • • • • Starline Press Science • • • • • • • • • • • God's Design for Science • • • • • • • • Christian Kids Explore • • • • • • • • Investigate the Possibilities (Master Books) • • • • • • • • Master Books Science Courses • • • • • • • • • • • • Memoria Press Science • • • • • • • • Truth in Science • • • • • • Ellen McHenry's Basement courses • • • • • • • • • • Science Daybooks & Sciencesaurus • • • • • • • Lyrical Life Science • • • • • • Joy Hakim’s Story of Science • • • • • • Novare Science • • • • • • • • • Concepts & Challenges (Pearson Learning) • • • • • Science Power Basics • • • • • • • • • Paradigm Accelerated Curriculum • • • • • • • • DIVE Science • • • • • • • The 101 Series: Biology/Chemistry/Physics • • • • • • Conceptual Science Courses • • • • • • • • Single-Topic Programs Science Shepherd Life Science • • • • • Science Shepherd Biology • • • • • • Riot and the Dance • • • • • • Biology: Search for Order in Complexity • • • • • • Friendly Biology • • • • • • Friendly Chemistry • • • • • • • Discovering Design with Chemistry • • • • • This chart was assembled by Rainbow Resource Curriculum Consultants and is intended to be a comparative tool based on our own 586 Science understanding of these programs and is not necessarily reflective of publishers’ opinions. Some designations are “best fit,” not absolute. ©2018 Approach Teacher Involvement Charlotte Labs/Activities Notes Traditional Classical Low Med High Mason • • • Lab supply kits available • • • Lab supply kits available; Workbook format • • • Similar content; SOS is computer software; Monarch is accessed online • • • • • • Lab supply kits available • • • Lab suppy kits available • • • Covers science topically • • • Covers science by grade level • • • • • • • • • Lower Secondary program is for grades 7-8 • • • Teaching component of course online; includes 1 year of access • • • Additional text/reading resources required • • • No high school lab component; research is emphasized at all levels • • • • • • • • • • • • Lab supply kits available • • • • • • Lab supply kits available • • • • • • • • • Requires subscription to publisher's video content on their website • • • Workbook format • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Topical courses: Elements, Carbon Chem, Botany, Cells, Protozoa, etc. • • Complete program together, or use separately as supplementals • • Uses music. • • • • • • Old Earth; Kingdom perspective • • • 5th-6th grade reading level; good for struggling students • • 4th grade reading level; good for struggling students • • No High School Labs; Workbook format. • • • CD-ROM courses correlate w/ BJU, Abeka or Apologia texts; lab kits avail. • • • DVD based w/ PDF printouts. • • • Physical & Integrated Science, Physics and Chemistry. Has online items.

• • • • • Lab supply kit available • • • • • • • • • • Available with co-op/class or 1-student teacher manuals • • • Online support; Algebra prerequisite; Kit available This chart was assembled by Rainbow Resource Curriculum Consultants and is intended to be a comparative tool based on our own understanding of these programs and is not necessarily reflective of publishers’ opinions. Some designations are “best fit,” not absolute. Science 587 SCIENCE / NATURE COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM Grade 6 (4th Ed.) Items listed in this section tend to be complete Revised in 2013. This study of God’s wonderful science programs with a teacher and student creation includes the earth, cells and organisms, component, requiring few supplements besides matter and energy, astronomy, heredity, and the science supplies. nervous and immune systems. Special features include a creation corner, technology tidbits, All Grades and opportunities to “meet the scientist.” Student Text includes student experiments, projects, BJU PRESS SCIENCE (1-12) diagrams and charts, and periodic review, while With so many secular materials infused with the Student Activity Manual provides pages for evolution, it’s sometimes difficult to find solid recording and evaluating the activities. science materials that are based on Creationism. 511956 Home School Kit . 181.84 136.35 BJU Press Science is thoroughly Christian, includ- 281311 Teacher Edition w/ CD 63.61 ing many evidences and support of Creationism 280081 Student Text ...... 44.44 and many “holes” in the theory of evolution, Grade 2 (4th Ed.) 281329 Student Activity Manual 30.00 particularly at the upper grade levels. Vital to the Revised in 2017. Topics include living things 507517 Activity Manual Ans Key 17.50 program are the student activities, or labs. The and environments, fossils and dinosaurs, the 281345 Testpack . . . . . 15.46 scientific method is emphasized as children par- earth and its resources, how the earth moves, 281352 Testpack Answer Key . 10.83 ticipate on hands-on activities and experiments light and shadows, how things move, forms of throughout the curriculum. The junior high matters, and the systems of the body. Elementary Multigrade Support Materials: and high school levels are full-blown laboratory 511667 Home School Kit . 181.84 136.35 002263 Rock Collection (1-6) 50.49 39.95 science courses, complete with a separate lab 502724 Teacher’s Edition w/CD 63.61 014739 Crystal Radio Kit (3-5) 12.00 7.95 manual. Experiments are excellent, but some 502690 Student Text ...... 44.44 031325 Spring Scale 5kg (1-6) 2.25 of them require unique materials or are difficult 502716 Student Activity Manual 30.00 003539 Butterfly Garden (1-6) 24.99 19.95 to do in a home environment. The revised texts 507475 Activity Manual Key . 17.50 are more home-friendly, though, and Bob Jones 502740 Testpack . . . . . 15.46 BJU Secondary Levels (7-12) also offers a Lab Manual Supplement for home 502757 Testpack Answer Key . 10.83 There is more evaluation of science and its rela- schoolers, containing tips for doing lab activi- tionship to Scripture at the upper levels, and bib- ties in smaller groups. We have used many of Grade 3 (4th Ed.) lical Creationism is presented as truth. Teacher’s these upper level texts in our home school. We Science 3 (4th ed.) builds a biblical worldview Editions contain reduced student text pages on the also have accumulated a wealth of laboratory through the study of animal classification, plants, same page with teacher instructions, notes, and equipment and supplies over the years, which ecosystems, matter, sound, energy, rocks and answers. I would recommend a separate text for has made the lab work easier. I have sometimes minerals, weather, the solar system, cells, and the student, as it is difficult to discuss the material substituted labs from other resources where it’s skin. Students will develop science process skills with the student if you’re sharing a book. been too difficult to use a particular lab. Bob by participating in hands-on activities, projects, Jones has made it easy to obtain lab materials and experiments. Life Science (4th Ed.) (7) and chemicals (you can order almost anything 511758 Home School Kit . 181.84 136.35 Revised in 2013. Covers the history of life, you need for their courses on the Science Lab 299016 Teacher’s Edition w/ CD 63.61 microbiology, botany, genetics, zoology, ecolo- Materials Order Form), but some labs are still 298984 Student Text ...... 44.44 gy, stewardship of the earth, and the basic struc- complex for a home environment, requiring a lot 299024 Student Activity Manual 30.00 ture and function of the human body. A prepared of set-up and preparation time. For each grade 507483 Activity Manual Ans Key 17.50 slide set and microscope are recommended for level, essential materials are listed first, followed 299032 Testpack . . . . . 15.46 this course; however, most slide images are by asterisked (*) supplemental support materials. 299040 Testpack Answer Key . 10.83 found in the lab manual and others can be found online if necessary. BJU Elementary Levels (1-6) Grade 4 (4th Ed.) 292771 Home School Kit . 235.79 176.80 Home Teacher Editions have reduced student Topics include the moon, light, electricity, 279950 Teacher’s Edition w/ CD 74.72 text pages, lesson information for the teacher magnetism, simple machines, water and oceans, 276832 Student Text ...... 67.50 and answers to discussion questions in magenta. the digestive system, bones and muscles, eco- 280008 Tests ...... 16.63 The texts are full-color and present a variety of systems, plants, weathering and erosion, natural 279992 Test Answer Key . . . 11.94 topics from earth and space science, life science resources, and insects. Revised in 2015. 279943 Student Activities . . 30.00 and physical science at each level. Most student 511832 Home School Kit . 181.84 136.35 279935 Teacher Activity Manual 35.00 texts are softbound. The Student Activity Manuals 296947 Teacher’s Edition w/ CD 63.61 205773 *Biology Dissection DVD 49.95 have all consumable student materials including 295766 Student Text ...... 44.44 107789 *Slide Set . . . . . 82.50 worksheets to accompany the text, review sheets, 296897 Student Activity Manual 30.00 and experiments with places for students to 507491 Activity Manual Ans Key 17.50 Earth Science (4th Ed.) (8) evaluate or record scientific data. The Complete 296939 Tests Only . . . . . 15.46 Astronomy, meteorology, geology and ocean- Home School kits include all essential materials 296954 Tests Answer Key . . 10.83 ography from a young-earth creationary view- for one child. point. Topics studied include the sun, moon, Grade 5 (4th Ed.) stars, planets, asteroids, comets, meteors, earth’s Grade 1 (3rd Ed.) Topics include studies of minerals, rocks, fos- atmosphere, oceanography, hydrology, and more. Topics include the senses, matter, sound, ani- sils, matter and heat, sound and light, weather, New to the 4th edition is a chapter on maps and mals, and the sun, moon, and stars. biomes, ecosystems, the respiratory system and mapping. This course fits well in a home school 278150 Home School Kit . 181.84 136.35 the circulatory system. Revised in 2014. environment and was one of our favorites. 271700 Teacher Book & CD . 63.61 511899 Home School Kit . 181.84 136.35 283978 Home School Kit . 235.79 176.80 271676 Student . . . . . 44.44 42.22 293001 Teacher’s Edition . . 63.61 271510 Teacher’s Ed. w/ CD . 74.72 271684 Student Activity Manual 30.00 286617 Student Text . . . . 44.44 271486 Student ...... 67.50 271718 Teacher Activity Manual 17.50 293019 Activity Manual Student 30.00 271494 Student Lab Manual . 30.00 271791 Testpack . . . . . 15.46 507509 Activity Manual Ans Key 17.50 271528 Teacher Lab Manual . 35.00 271809 Testpack Answer Key . 10.83 293027 Testpack . . . . . 15.46 271502 Tests ...... 16.63 293043 Testpack Answer Key . 10.83 271536 Tests Answer Key . . 11.94 588 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Physical Science (5th Ed) (9) Chemistry (4th Ed.) (11) ALPHA OMEGA SCIENCE (1-12) Revised in 2014, this course presents integrated This program presents foun- physics and chemistry within a Christian worl- dational ideas behind atomic Alpha Omega LIFEPAC Science (1-12) dview. The text covers introductory chemistry, structure, bonding, stoichi- LIFEPAC worktexts provide a complete, year- introductory physics, and the metric system, ometry, nomenclature, kinetic long science curriculum for each grade. From laying the groundwork for upper-level laboratory theory, solutions, equilibrium, a Christian publisher, the approach is systematic courses. The student text includes colorful illus- thermochemistry, acid-base mastery learning. It’s very easy to teach from, trations and readable explanations. Compared to chemistry, electrochemis- with no need to write out lesson plans or prepare the previous edition, it shifts the emphasis toward try, organic and biochemis- materials. You will have to gather equipment a more thorough understanding of key concepts try, nuclear chemistry, and and materials for science experiments, howev- with less emphasis on mathematical computa- materials chemistry. Career er. Each grade contains 10 small consumable tion. Teacher’s Edition contains a reduced-size opportunities involving chemistry are highlighted worktexts which the students progress through at full-color student text, with teaching hints, helpful throughout. This is a meaty, serious course, so their own pace. Each unit includes vocabulary, explanations, and answers to all review ques- ideally students will have had previous exposure text, and comprehension questions to assure stu- tions. Student Laboratory Manual uses hands-on to these concepts in an introduction to chem- dents retain the material. The science series is experiments to reinforce concepts presented in the istry course (like Friendly Chemistry or BJUP’s more activity-oriented than AOP’s other subject text. It has been significantly revised to include Physical Science). Teacher’s Edition includes a LIFEPACs, with plenty of experiments to help many new and engaging lab activities, with sev- reduced-size full-color student text with chapter illustrate science concepts. Grades 1-10 work- eral incorporating state-of-the-art data acquisition objectives, teaching aids, and answers (thankful- texts contain colorful illustrations; grades 11-12 technology. Lab Manual Teacher’s Edition is ly, with solutions) to review questions. It also are only available in black and white. Complete essentially the same with answers and teaching includes a resource CD with extra labs, a visual Boxed Sets also include a Teacher’s Guide with information overprinted. gallery, strategic practice problems, and more. teaching tips and answer keys. Sets of LIFEPACS 298067 Home School Kit . 235.79 176.80 Laboratory Manual is a compilation of experi- only (no Teacher’s Guides) are also available at 290791 Teacher Edition w/ CD 74.72 ments to demonstrate concepts presented in the each level for additional students. 286807 Student Worktext . . 67.50 textbook. Teacher’s Edition Laboratory Manual 290809 Student Lab Manual . 30.00 is an overprint version of the Laboratory Manual Grade 1 You Learn With Your Eyes You Learn 290817 Lab Manual Tchr Ed . 35.00 with answers and additional information, like With Your Ears, More About Your Senses, 290825 Tests ...... 16.63 sources for chemicals and equipment needed. Animals, Plants, Growing Up Healthy, God’s 290833 Tests Answer Key . . 11.94 Revised in 2015. Beautiful World, All About Energy, Machines 501288 Home School Kit . 235.79 176.80 Around You, Wonderful World of Science 292425 Student Text ...... 67.50 000116 Complete Boxed Set .99.95 89.96 294157 Teacher Ed w/ CD . . 74.72 000118 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 294181 Testpack . . . . . 16.63 294207 Testpack Answer Key . 11.94 Grade 2 Living & Non-Living, Plants, Animals, 294173 Lab Manual Student . 30.00 You, Pet & Plant Care, Your Five Senses, Physical 294165 Lab Manual Teacher . 35.00 Properties, Our Neighborhood, Changes in Our World, Looking At Our World Biology (5th Ed.) (10) Physics (3rd Ed.) (12) 000119 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 This comprehensive high school biology course Covers the foundations of mechanics, thermal 000120 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 includes topics on cytology, biotechnology, energy, electricity and magnetism, and optics, genetics, taxonomy, microbiology, botany, zool- as well as an introduction to modern physics. Grade 3 You Grow & Change, Plants, Animal ogy, and human anatomy. Scripture is cited as Stresses a logical approach to problem solving, & Environment Changes, You Are What You Eat, the ultimate authority on issues such as evolu- supported by examples and diagrams. Your Properties of Matter, Sounds & You, Times & tion, human cloning, abortion, and stem cell student should have completed Algebra 2 before Seasons, Rocks & Their Changes, Heat Energy, research. Also highlighted are careers in the field beginning this course, as it uses a mathematical Physical Changes of science and critical thinking in science. and derivative approach. Revised in 2010. 000121 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 Labs are found in the Student Lab Manual, and 271296 Home School Kit . 207.22 155.40 000122 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 a complete kit is available through Bob Jones. 505875 Student ...... 67.50 The kit they offer is complete and includes the 259119 Teacher Book & CD . 74.72 Grade 4 Plants, Animals, Man’s Environment, supplies for dissection labs, microscope labs, and 259077 Lab Manual Student . 30.00 Machines, Electricity & Magnetism, Properties other labs. There are now only two dissections 259093 Lab Manual Teacher . 35.00 of Matter, Weather, Solar System, Planet Earth, (rat and crayfish), rather than the four that were God’s Creation included in the previous edition. The Lab Manual BJUP Science Supply Kits (1-11) 000128 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 Teacher Edition offers the answer keys for the These are optional science supply kits for BJU 000129 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 labs. The Teacher Book w/ CD includes addi- Press Science assembled by Home Educational tional lesson information, schedule suggestions, Resources. Kits provide harder to find items for Grade 5 Cells, Plants: Life Cycles, Animals: Life and answer keys for the student text. The Home your activities and include good quality mate- Cycles, Balance in Nature, Transformation of School Kit includes the Student Text, Teacher rials. The slide set is included in the grade 7 Energy, Records in Rock: The Flood, Records in Book w/ CD, Tests, Tests Answer Key, Student supply kit or is available separately. Dissection Rock: Fossils, Records in Rock: Geology, Cycles Lab Manual, and Lab Manual Teacher Edition. specimens are included in the grade 7 supply kit. in Nature, Look Ahead 512038 Home School Kit . 235.79 176.80 See our website for more details about specific kit 000131 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 502112 Teacher Book w/ CD . 74.72 contents. ~ Donna 000132 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 500793 Student Text ...... 67.50 017372 Grade 1 Kit (3rd ed.) . 45.45 502120 Testpack . . . . . 16.63 017388 Grade 2 Kit (3rd ed.) . 106.74 Grade 6 Plant Systems, Body Systems, Plant 502138 Tests Ans Key . . . . 11.94 017395 Grade 3 Kit (4th ed.) . 139.34 & Animal Behavior, Molecular Genetics, 502070 Student Lab Manual . 30.00 017399 Grade 4 Kit (4th ed.) . 140.74 Chemical Structure, Light & Sound, Motion & Its 502088 Lab Manual Tchr Ed. . 35.00 017449 Grade 5 Kit (4th ed.) . 148.24 Measurement, Spaceship Earth, Astronomy & the 205773 *Biology Dissection DVD 49.95 017498 Grade 6 Kit (4th ed.) . 235.75 Stars, Earth & the Universe 006157 *Dissection Lab w/ Specimens 55.75 017501 Grade 7 Slide Set only 34.65 000133 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 Assembled for Bob Jones Biology (4th Ed.), 017503 Grade 7 Kit (4th ed.) . 238.29 000134 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 this kit includes the dissecting pan with flex 017505 Grade 8 Kit (4th ed.) . 256.49 pad, dissecting tools, magnifier, earthworm, 017580 Grade 9 Kit (5th ed.) . 469.60 crayfish, frog, perch, and rat. 017330 Chemistry Kit (4th ed.) 389.70 continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 589 Grade 7: General Science I What is Science?, EACH DVD ...... 15.95 11.95 Earth Science (8-12) Perceiving Things, Earth in Space I, Earth in 008530 Grade 4 008548 Grade 8 Explore the structure of earth and a bit of Space II, The Atmosphere, Weather, Climate, 008534 Grade 5 008552 Grade 9 astronomy in this 10-unit elective course! Units Human Anatomy I, Human Anatomy II, Careers 008536 Grade 6 008528 Grade 10 cover topics including: earth’s structure, the in Science 008547 Grade 7 atmosphere, the earth’s crust, the water cycle, 000135 Complete Boxed Set 79.95 71.96 volcanoes, rocks and minerals, and the solar sys- 000136 10 LIFEPACs Only .69.95 62.96 Alpha Omega Science Lab Kits (1-12) tem. Now in USB flash drive format. Minimum Have almost everything you need for your system requirements: Windows 7/ Windows 8 & Grade 8: General Science II Science & Society, Alpha Omega Lifepac Labs at your finger tips. 8.1/ Windows 10. The Structure of Matter I, The Structure of These ready made kits from Nature’s Workshop 020293 Switched-On USB . .99.95 89.96 Matter II, Health & Nutrition, Energy I, Energy include supplies for the experiments and activ- 039854 ☼Monarch® course .99.95 89.96 II, Machines I, Machines II, Balance in Nature, ities along with a guide to help you figure out 18-month subscription for one student. Science & Technology what should be used and when. A complete list 000137 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 of the kit’s contents is available on our website or General Science III (9-12) 000138 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 you can call our office for the information. Make This high school course from Alpha Omega science class a little more convenient by having is a comprehensive overview. Go deeper into Grade 9: General Science III Our Atomic most of your supplies already in hand. the world of physics and body health with World; Volume, Mass, & Density; Physical 006086 Grade 1 . . . . . 73.50 72.95 interactive lessons that will teach key scientific Geology; Historical Geology; Body Health I; 006136 Grade 2 . . . . . 35.00 34.85 concepts. Additional topics include oceanog- Body Health II; Astronomy; Oceanography; 006138 Grade 3 ...... 59.95 raphy, astronomy, and the future of science. Science & Tomorrow; Scientific Applications 006140 Grade 4 . . . . .130.00 126.95 Lessons include multimedia tools, experiments 000139 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 006143 Grade 5 ...... 59.95 and colorful graphics. Available in Switched-On 000140 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 006151 Grade 6 . . . . .130.00 126.95 Schoolhouse USB flash drive format or Monarch 050666 Grade 7 ...... 49.95 online subscription. ~ Sara Grade 10: Biology Taxonomy; Basis of Life; 050667 Grade 8 . . . . .121.00 117.95 061725 Switched-On USB . .99.95 89.96 Microbiology; Cells; Plants: Green Factories; 050668 Grade 9 . . . . . 75.00 73.95 039984 ☼Monarch® online .99.95 89.96 Human Anatomy & Physiology; Genetics & 050663 Grade 10 . . . . 165.00 160.95 18 month subscription for one student. Inheritance; Cell Division & Reproduction; 050664 Grade 11 . . . . 225.00 219.95 Ecology & Energy; Applications of Biology. 050665 Grade 12 . . . . 240.00 234.00 Health Quest Switched-On Schoolhouse (4-7) 000141 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 Please see description in our Health section. 000142 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 004825 ...... 56.95 51.26

Grade 11: Chemistry Introduction to Chemistry, Health Switched-On Schoolhouse (8-12) Basic Chemical Units, Gases & Moles, Atomic Please see description in our Health section. Models, Chemical Formulas, Chemical 013274 ...... 56.95 51.26 Reactions, Equilibrium Systems, Hydrocarbons, ~~~~~~~ Carbon Chemistry, Atoms to Hydrocarbons. 000143 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 Houghton Mifflin Homeschool Science (1-12) 000144 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 Here they are – for those of you who want a tra- ditional science course from a secular perspective. Grade 12: Physics Kinematics, Dynamics, Alpha Omega Switched-On Schoolhouse and These are what students are using in the public Work & Energy, Waves, Light, Static Electricity, Monarch® Science (3-12) schools and are written to meet content standards Electrical Currents, Magnetism, Atomic & This computer-based curriculum offers advan- for each grade level. We get phone calls weekly Nuclear Physics, Kinematics to Nuclear Physics. tages over a text-based curriculum for both stu- asking what we have to offer from a secular pub- 000145 Complete Boxed Set .79.95 71.96 dent and teacher. Please refer to the Curriculum/ lisher that still maintains the high-quality standards 000146 10 LIFEPACs Only . 69.95 62.96 Unit Studies section of this catalog for more set forth by homeschool families. Saxon has come details on either series. Please note that the through on your behalf. content is almost identical, but Switched-On This curriculum comes from big name publish- LIFEPAC Select Science Sets (7-12) Schoolhouse is software loaded onto a USB ers like Holt, Houghton Mifflin, and McDougal These themed LIFEPAC sets are made up of flash drive, while Monarch courses are accessed Littell. All of these are names which set the individual LIFEPACS from different grade level online. Elementary and Middle School science standard for classroom education, and you can sets. Together, they create a focused course courses are a survey of life science, earth & choose to have them in your home. Textbooks on one topic area. According to the teacher’s space science, physical science, and the nature offer bright, beautiful photos and illustrations guide, each course is worth a 1/2 credit. Each of science; while the high school levels focus to hold students interest, and teacher editions set includes five LIFEPACS and a teacher’s guide on specific sciences – biology, chemistry, and and CD-ROMs offer all of the ancillary materials (includes an answer key and an alternative test). physics. Labs are included. SOS is Windows needed to round out each course. These courses EACH SET ...... 39.95 35.96 only - minimum system requirements: Windows are available in packages only; we are not able 012528 Astronomy 7/ Windows 8 & 8.1 and Windows 10; not Mac- to sell components separately. 012581 Geology compatible). Monarch courses (Win/Mac com- At the elementary level, there are Houghton 012637 Life Science patible) are 18-month subscriptions for one stu- Mifflin Science courses, each of which include a 012644 Mankind: Anthropology & Sociology dent and must be purchased through our website. hard copy student text and a teacher’s edition on EACH SOS FLASH DRIVE . . 99.95 89.96 CD-ROM. For the middle grades, there are three LIFEPAC Science Experiment DVDS (4-10) 004826 Grade 3 002380 Grade 8 Holt Science and Technology courses. These These DVDs are a helpful addition to the 002373 Grade 4 002381 Grade 9 are available in packages with either a hardcover excellent material covered in the LIFEPAC series. 002377 Grade 5 002374 Grade 10 teacher’s edition or a parent guide CD-ROM Your student can view the experiments without 002378 Grade 6 002375 Grade 11 which includes key elements of the teacher’s safety concerns, and you can avoid the expense 002379 Grade 7 002371 Grade 12 edition in an easier-to-use format. At the high of special equipment and chemicals. Plus, the ☼EACH MONARCH COURSE 89.95 80.96 school level a variety of courses have been made experiments always work! The DVDs feature the 038888 Grade 3 039981 Grade 8 available, including Holt McDougal Biology, content of the Switched-on-Schoolhouse version 039009 Grade 4 040079 Grade 9 Chemistry, Physical Science, Environmental of the science curriculum, so if you have the 039221 Grade 5 039567 Grade 10 Science, and Earth Science. The contents have SOS version, you do not need to purchase an 039313 Grade 6 039710 Grade 11 changed a bit since their initial release, and cur- additional DVD. 039966 Grade 7 040693 Grade 12 rently most courses are moving towards a hard 590 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. copy student text and an “Interactive Online 029556 Biology . . . . .123.65 111.95 notebook work, an activity, and a project. The Edition.” These online editions include interac- 062517 Biology Online Renewal student notebook is emphasized in the lessons. tive copies of the student and teacher editions, ...... 35.13 27.95 Activities and projects bring the lessons to life worksheets, labs, assessments and various tools 029567 Chemistry . . . .123.65 111.95 and use simple household items. While the and videos. Content varies by course and access 062521 Chemistry Online Renewal author’s intent is for the parent to read these to online material is provided via a code you ...... 40.87 30.65 books to elementary students, a student with a will receive with the student edition. Also note 029836 Earth Science . . .142.73 107.05 4th-grade reading level could read these books that online access is limited to one year but one- 062518 Earth Sci Online Renewal on their own. The books come from a strong year renewals are also now available through us...... 27.10 creationist viewpoint, including sections called Most high school packages have transitioned to 029572 Environmental Sci . 123.65 111.95 “Creation Confirmation” and Scripture inter- this format; please visit our website for the most 062519 Environmental Science woven throughout the book. The courses are current information regarding which version you Online Renewal . . 36.47 27.35 designed to be flexible, so you can spend a will receive based on our stock. 029602 Phys Science . . . 96.85 86.95 semester or a year covering each book. A year For you moms, dads, and charter schools who 062523 Phys Science Online per book allows you about two weeks to explore have been asking for a well-developed curric- Renewal . . . . . 27.40 20.55 most lessons (some lessons may require more ulum that meets state and national standards – 017789 Physics ...... 123.65 time). For auditory students, or anyone else who your wish has come true. ~ Donna 062522 Phys Online Renewal 35.93 26.95 prefers to hear the chapters in the text, audio 029642 Psychology . . . . . 107.10 CDs and MP3 CDs are also available, which Houghton Mifflin Science (1-6) Referenced “Think Central” online content is feature the full text read by the author. Houghton Mifflin (HM) packages for grades not available to homeschoolers. As they complete her courses, Ms. Fulbright 1-6 include a student text and teacher edi- encourages students to compile a notebook to tion CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains book Psychology Online Editions (9-12) collect and display the information they are pages for the teacher edition and student If you would rather use e-books than the printed learning. She has now gone one step further by edition, assessment resources, a teacher versions, Holt now offers that option. The Student providing a format specifically adapted to each resource book which contains reading skills Edition offers the same information as the printed course. The Apologia Notebooking Journals and chapter concept worksheets, student text, videos, and various student resources. The provide a place for the student to complete resources which include worksheets for Teacher Edition includes the Interactive Online every assignment, to record experiments and to Investigate & Record, lesson review, writing Edition with student workbooks, lesson plans, display work. Included are weekly lesson plans, in science, math skills, unit review, and and assessments. These items are e-mailed to the templates for recording fascinating facts and review and test preparation. Win/Mac system buyer directly from Houghton Mifflin. assignments, and scripture copywork in both requirements: Windows 98SE/ME/XP with IE 037792 Student Edition . . . 17.85 print and cursive models. In addition to full-color 5.5 or 6; Mac OS 8.6/9.2/OS X (for OS 9 037794 Teacher Edition . . . 26.75 Miniature Books (for recording facts and informa- use IE 5.0 or higher, for OS X use IE 5.2.3, tion and pasting directly into the notebook), there Netscape 7.1 or Safari). are optional ideas (Take it Further in Astronomy; EACH GRADE 1-2 . . . . 257.40 225.95 Dig in Deeper in Botany; Fly Higher in Zoology, EACH GRADE 3-6 . . . . 304.20 270.00 etc.) for lots of additional activities, projects, 029804 Grade 1 029818 Grade 4 experiments, books or videos, all of which 029810 Grade 2 029823 Grade 5 correlate with specific lessons in each course. 029817 Grade 3 029831 Grade 6 Along these lines, the Personal Person project in both of the Anatomy notebooks is special – pro- Holt Science and Technology (6-8) viding clear vinyl overlays of each body system. These packages are available in two formats Be prepared to cut these out, though. - both of which include the student text The youngsters in your homeschool have a Junior plus the Chapter Resources CD-ROM and APOLOGIA SCIENCE (K-12) Notebooking Journal prepared just for them with then either a hardcover teacher’s edition less handwriting but the same reinforcing activities. or a Parent CD-ROM which includes key Apologia Elementary Science (K-6) These books include coloring pages, project pages, elements of the teacher’s edition in an easi- Author Jeannie Fulbright was a home school and cut and fold miniature books (same ones as in er-to-use format. mom looking for a quality elementary science the version for older students). There is space for 029679 Earth Science . . .210.60 186.95 series that was creation-based using the Charlotte notebooking assignments (more drawings, no ques- 050232 Earth Science w/ Parent Mason approach. When she didn’t find the type tions to answer) and scripture copywork (shorter CD-ROM . . . . 158.30 139.95 of curriculum she was looking for she decided to verses to copy either in manuscript or in beginning 029707 Life Science . . . 210.60 186.95 create her own. These books use the classical cursive). Biblical quotations are from the NASB, 050233 Life Science w/ Parent and Charlotte Mason methodology including KJV, NIV or NKJV. CD-ROM . . . . 158.30 139.95 narration and notebooking to develop critical To complete the books all you will need to 029710 Phys Science . . .210.60 186.95 thinking, logical ordering, retention, and record provide is scissors, glue, colored pencils, a sta- keeping. pler, and a few brass fasteners. The author does Holt/McDougal High School Science (9-12) These books came to the attention of Apologia caution, however, that everything in the journal These packages are all “Interactive Online and Dr. Jay Wile, who came to an agreement is “optional” and work can be tailored to each Editions.” The Online Editions include a stu- with the author to take over editing and publish- student by simply tearing out unwanted pages dent text with information inside on request- ing them. Apologia says, “Well, it has finally from the spiral-bound book. Serving both as a ing your online activation code. Online happened! After years of searching for an ele- uniquely expressed record of the student’s work access information will be emailed directly mentary science curriculum that is truly God and as a prized reminder of acquired knowledge, to you from Houghton Mifflin 3-5 business honoring, user friendly, and scientifically sound, these books will become a homeschooling heir- days from date of purchase. The one year of we were introduced to two books by Jeannie loom. access begins immediately after you receive Fulbright. It’s no wonder that we want to pub- We also offer lab kits from Nature’s Workshop your code. Please note we cannot accept lish her books. As one of the parents who has for most of the elementary courses. Kits con- returns on unshrinkwrapped items with an already used Mrs. Fulbright’s astronomy book tain most of the materials for the experiments, online activation code. Renewal codes are says, ‘It reminds me of Dr. Jay Wile’s Apologia and are conveniently packaged by lesson in also available and are listed below. Please Science only yours is on an elementary level the corresponding book (sold separately). There note that purchase of a renewal code pro- while his is written for high school age.’ We are still a few items you will need from around vides online access only and is not a full couldn’t have said it better ourselves.” your house, but with these kits the list becomes course without the Homeschool Package Since the Charlotte Mason method is employed, extremely short. See our website for kit contents. (student text). every lesson is organized with a narrative, ~ Janice / Jerry See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 591 019866 Text ...... 42.00 27.95 more. They’ll also learn to identify the birds they 019865 Notebooking Journal 29.00 19.95 see every day and do activities that explore the 019834 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .29.00 19.95 habits and preferences of different species of 063959 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 birds. Students will learn about bats, some of 031256 Apologia Lab Kit . . . 138.95 the most useful and wonderful flying creatures Designed for the 2nd edition, this kit by in the world. As they study the physical char- Apologia contains lab materials for both the acteristics and lifestyle of the bat, they’ll gain labs in the textbook and the bonus activities a new appreciation for these creatures. Finally, found in the Lab Kit’s workbook. Compared kids will get up close and personal to the insect to the Nature’s Workshop kit, it includes an world. They’ll learn how to identify and classify additional workbook with the bonus activi- the many different types of bugs they see, and ties, but it does not include any food items they’ll even get to design their own experiments Exploring Creation with Astronomy 2nd Ed. that are included in the Nature’s Workshop with different insect species. Kids will get the The 2nd ed. covers the definition of astrono- kit. Some materials are bagged by activity, opportunity to keep their own field journals as my, the planets of the solar system, other space with other items that are used repeatedly they are encouraged to observe and understand objects, stars, galaxies, space travel and more. packaged in multi-use bags. the world around them. Chapters 11-14 are where you see a change 041029 ☼Activity Guide . . 39.00 27.50 010470 Text ...... 42.00 27.95 in the chapter sequence from the first edition. Full-color activity guide is now available 014251 Notebooking Journal 29.00 19.95 .There are still interesting activities and projects for purchase separately from the Astronomy 050258 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .29.00 19.95 including a model solar system made of balloons, Science Kit. Covers all textbook labs plus 21 000176 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 pinhole eclipse viewing box, making a compass, activities not found elsewhere. 048426 Lab Kit . . . . . 90.00 88.95 understanding the moon phases, and creating an 048422 Nature’s Wrkshp Lab Kit 79.95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. astrometer. The text is formatted differently from The lab kit packaged by Nature’s Workshop first edition – it begins with an explanation of includes most of the materials needed for the Exploring Creation with Zoology 2 the text, activities, course website, notebooking regular experiments, but not the bonus activ- Once students have learned all about the crea- journals, and science kit in clear bold print. ities. Works with 2nd or 1st edition. tures of the air and the basics of zoology, they Each lesson is full of new photography and CHOKING HAZARD (1,2,4,6). Not <8yrs. can take a trip into the depths and discover all illustrations and interspersed with scripture. Blue the strange and unique creatures of the sea, lakes, “Think about this” and “Wisdom from Above” Exploring Creation with Astronomy (1st Ed.) and rivers. They’ll learn about the special fea- boxes give special attention to the Creator, and This book covers the nature of astronomy, the tures of swimming creatures, the different watery questions are scattered throughout. Activities structures of the solar system (from the Sun to environments they live in, what their lifestyles for each lesson include instructions and illustra- Pluto, including the moon and asteroids), stars, are like, and the special circumstances they deal tions. Every chapter is rounded out with “What galaxies, and space travel. Some of the fun note- with. Then they take a closer look at specific do you Remember?” for review. Appendices book assignments include making a mnemonic groups of swimming creatures, including whales, include a lesson-by-lesson supply list for hands- phrase, a comic strip, an advertisement, and seals, sea cows, sea turtles, sea snakes, sea frogs on activities and an answer key for “What do you writing a play. With interesting activities and and toads, primeval reptiles (like plesiosaurs), Remember?” questions. projects including making a telescope, solar fish, sharks, rays, crustaceans, cephalopods, One other change in the new edition is the eclipse, craters, moon phases, and an astrometer, echinoderms, cnidarians, sponges, leeches, and addition of new, optional “Science Kit Activities,” children are sure to remember the information more. As they study these creatures, they’ll cre- the instructions and supplies for which are only they are learning. ate replicas of them to add to an ongoing “Ocean included in the lab kit that is created by Apologia. 009088 Text ...... 39.00 9.95 Box,” and conduct neat experiments like discov- These activities are not detailed in the text or 041644 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .27.00 15.95 ering the insulating power of fat, investigating notebooking journals and are indicated only in the 048422 Nature’s Wkshp Lab Kit 79.95 how electrical current travels through salt water daily schedule provided in one of the notebooking This lab kit includes most of the materials vs. fresh water, and determining how much of a journals or by small blue symbols printed in the needed for the experiments in the 1st edition role temperature plays in tadpole development. text. The Astronomy 1st/2nd edition supply kit of the astronomy program. They’ll also add to their notebooks by drawing from Nature’s Workshop still contains the supplies CHOKING HAZARD (1,2,4,6). Not <8yrs. the animals in them, comparing and contrasting for all of the activities that are included in the text, animals, and much more. Whether the ocean is but it does not contain instructions or supplies for Exploring Creation with Botany a familiar place to your children or not, they’ll be these optional activities. This book covers the nature of botany and plant equally fascinated by learning about the unique Notebooking journals are now in full color classification before moving on to reproduction, creatures beneath the water. and color-coordinated. A suggested schedule seeds, water movement, nutrient production and 013236 Text ...... 42.00 27.95 is provided at the beginning, with 71 daily distribution. Some of the notebook assignments 048065 Notebooking Journal 29.00 19.95 assignments, and the lists have items listed in include a pollination “story,” bark rubbings, leaf 050259 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .29.00 19.95 3 different colors – green for textbook reading identification and labeling the parts of a flower. 058357 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 assignments, blue for notebook assignments, The book includes interesting activities and proj- 048427 Lab Kit . . . . . 78.00 77.75 and brown for the optional science kit activities. ects like growing seeds in plastic bags, making a CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2). Not <8yrs. Pages in the notebooking journal are formatted light hut to grow plants, dissecting a bean seed, for students to answer questions and complete making pine cones open/close, and measuring Exploring Creation with Zoology 3 activities. A review of the inner planets now transpiration. Now it’s time to learn about all the land animals follows Lesson 8, review of the outer planets fol- 009090 Text ...... 42.00 27.95 God created on the sixth day. Animals in this lows Lesson 12, and a final review follows lesson 045968 Notebooking Journal 29.00 19.95 category are diverse and include many different 14. “Take it Further” pages are now drawing, 050260 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .29.00 19.95 types. Like the others in this series, the groups making lists of books you’ve read, movies you’ve 048423 Lab Kit . . . . . 72.00 70.95 are studied using their scientific names. You’ll watched, additional experiments you may have CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. learn about Carnivores, Caniforms, Feliforms, completed, and making scrapbooking pages. Marsupials, Primates, Rodentia, Ungulates Copywork is still included and coloring pages in Exploring Creation with Zoology 1 (hoofed animals), Artiodactyla, reptiles, amphib- the junior notebooking journals. Answer keys are Birds, bugs, and bats – if it flies, it’s explored ians, and even dinosaurs. The book is divided provided for vocabulary crossword puzzles and in this fascinating introduction to zoology! The into 14 modules, each containing the quality final review questions. first portion of the book focuses on birds and information and illustrations you’ve come to With the changes, 1st edition products are not their unique characteristics. Kids will learn bird expect from Apologia. Children will learn about compatible with the 2nd edition. 1st edition will anatomy, how they are able to fly, why they what makes each group very special and different remain available while quantities last. ~ Donna build nests, how they raise their young, and from other groups of animals. At the end of each 592 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. module, children will engage in a variety of note- Apologia Jr. High/High School Science (7-12) finds it easier to read a book than to read for book activities and experiments. A “Track It!” Exploring Creation With... Courses an extended period on the computer monitor. activity helps students identify tracks of the ani- Written specifically for use in a homeschool System requirements for all CD-ROMS: Windows mals just covered in that module. The “Map It!” environment, these biblically-centered courses 98, ME, NT, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 and 8 activity encourages students to mark a map with by Dr. Jay Wile take a lot of pressure off the (not supported for Mac operating systems). the location of where you might find the animals parent teaching the course. Each course consists MP3 Audio CDs are also available for most from that module. How exciting! Parents will of a high-quality hardcover student text and a courses. The audio files are in MP3 format, and really enjoy learning along with their children paperback solution manual. The Student Text will require an MP3-compatible CD player to about the unique land creatures God created. includes all the student reading, instructions for use (these can also be run on most computers). 005555 Text ...... 42.00 27.95 labs, “On Your Own” exercises, and fifteen to Tests, study guides, and answers are not included 048066 Notebooking Journal 29.00 19.95 twenty “Study Guide” questions at the end of - this is simply an audio version of the text. 049864 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .29.00 19.95 each chapter. Unlike many upper-level science Apologia now offers updated Video Instruction 058358 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 texts, we have found these to be extremely read- DVDs for Biology, Chemistry, and Advanced 048428 Lab Kit . . . . . 75.00 73.95 able! The text has a conversational tone, and Biology. These have been remade with Sherri CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2). Not <8yrs. concepts are explained in an easy-to-understand Seligson as your host (switching from Rusty way. Plenty of helpful diagrams and pictures are Hughes). Sherri is an author and scientist and she Exploring Creation with Human Anatomy & included which add interest and break up the energetically takes you to interesting locations, Physiology text. Answers to the “On Your Own” exercises incorporating animated diagrams (over 20 hours Exactly what was needed in the Apologia are also included with discussion at the end of of instruction) to help students better understand elementary science scope and sequence – the each chapter. The labs are designed to be done the concepts being taught. The content is more Human Body. We waited awhile for this, but easily, and most require only household items of a summary of the textual information found in it was worth the wait (as we knew it would be). to complete; unlike high school courses, like each section of the modules than a narration of Continuing their pattern of in-depth studies, Bob Jones which require investing in some lab the text. Students will either see Sherri Seligson exciting information, engaging activities, and equipment and chemicals to complete the labs. on location or in a lab during the speaking por- biblical worldview, this latest course examines Where a microscope or dissecting materials are tions or they will see animated illustrations and the body systems – skeletal, muscular, respira- required, a reasonably-priced complete kit of examples. Sherri takes students through each tory, digestive, cardiovascular, nervous – along materials is available, for ease in collecting the lab and talks about what needs to be done and with nutrition, health, embryology, the immune items. the results of the experiments. There are no pdf system, and the major organs. It also provides The Solution Manual contains test questions for files with this newer edition of the DVDs –just a brief history of medicine and an introduction each chapter, answers to the test questions and video lessons and tutorials for the experiments to cell structure and DNA. Activities within the solutions to the “Study Guide” questions. For some in 4-disc sets. fourteen lessons include finding blood type, mak- courses, a separate Perforated Tests booklet is General Science, Physical Science, and Physics ing a cell model, and building a skeleton. Oh! available; please note that this is only necessary if are going out of print from the publisher. The And be prepared! Your student will be looking you want an extra copy of the test questions. stock we have remaining are the Rusty Hughes for household bacteria. ~ Janice The recently-published Notebooking Journals edition of the DVDs (while they last). The lec- 023169 Text ...... 42.00 27.95 (for Gr. 7-8) and Study & Lab Notebooks (Gr. ture instruction closely follows the text, with 023173 Notebooking Journal 29.00 19.95 9+) are user-friendly companions that provide lectures broken down by text section. Presented 049105 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .29.00 19.95 space for answering On Your Own and Study in a slideshow fashion, students will see infor- 054684 MP3 CD . . . . .29.00 23.50 Guide questions as well as for developing Lab mation or illustrations and hear Mr. Hughes as 050170 Lab Kit . . . . . 82.00 80.95 Reports. Study helps include graphic organizers he explains that concept. At the appropriate CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and a Module Summary for each module (fill- time, Mr. Hughes will perform the experiments in-the-blank). Digging Deeper sections provide for each chapter, explain the procedure, work Exploring Creation with Chemistry & Physics opportunity for practical applications and writ- through the experiment, and offer a visual of the If a tree falls in the forest and no one is present ing activities. For the teacher there are grading expected outcome so that students know how to to hear it, does it still make a sound? Exploring rubrics for lab reports and suggested answers do the experiment themselves. He also makes this question and countless others is at the heart for some of the graphic organizers. The History it very clear that the demonstrations are not to of this newest course in the Apologia Elementary of Science module includes a nicely done time- replace you doing the experiments. Module notes series. Offering 14 lessons to be completed at line. Biology and Advanced Biology Study & are available in PDF format at the beginning of your child’s individual pacing, topics covered Lab Notebooks feature lesson plans, full-color each module and contain all math problems from include a general introduction to chemistry and illustrations to label and dissection photographs the lectures. The student will print them and fill matter from a Biblical perspective, types of mat- as well. Grading rubrics for the lab reports are them out as they are discussed in the lecture. A ter, the building blocks of creation, compound provided in the Appendix. suggestion for planning your lessons for a 10-day chemistry, mixtures, Newton’s laws, gravity, Most of the courses are available on Complete period is offered at the beginning of the first forms of energy (including renewable energy), Course CD-ROMs. These 2-disc sets include module. sound, light and spectrum of colors, thermody- all of the information found in the print version To use these DVDs, you must have a DVD namics, electricity, magnetism, simple machines of the course along with additional multimedia drive on your computer (PC or MAC) capable of and much more. Hands-on activities abound! animations, videos, narrations, and pronuncia- playing mp4 files; these are not compatible with Children will make smoke bombs, lava lamps tion guides. Tests can be viewed on-screen and a DVD player. and even create a periodic table from sugar printed out, but are not interactive. The teacher cookies (YUM!). Notebook activities are plentiful has access to password-protected answers which in the text book, although an optional notebook they can use for manual grading. Although the is also available to enhance the learning experi- program does not require access to the internet, ence. Author Jeannie Fulbright has once again Internet Explorer is used as the interface. given homeschool families a powerful tool for Companion CD-ROMs are also available for teaching science to our children. A complete each Apologia textbook. Not to be confused with supply list is found at the back of the book, the CD-ROM Complete Course, these CD-ROMs although a packaged science kit is also available. offer only the multimedia features that cannot 055719 Text ...... 42.00 27.95 be included in a print textbook. Features include 055720 Notebooking Journal 29.00 19.95 videos of experiments, close-ups of a variety of 055721 Jr. Notebooking Jrnl .29.00 19.95 organisms, identification of different components 058355 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 on 3-D models, and pronunciations of words 016153 Lab Kit . . . . .120.00 118.95 with which students are probably unfamiliar. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. This one would be our preference, as our family See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 593 General Science (7) illustrations) and a solutions and tests manual. The course comes with two components. The PSCSET Set (Text/Solutions) .90.00 59.95 student text includes all student reading, experi- Exploring Creation with General Science 017416 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 ments, “On Your Own” exercises (with answers 2nd Ed. (7) 017415 Solution Manual . . 22.00 15.50 and discussion later in the chapter), and 15 to From Dr. Jay Wile, this two-volume set is the 041378 Perforated Tests . . .5.00 3.55 25 “Study Guide” questions at the end of each first course of the Exploring Creation with... 012908 CD-ROM Course . .65.00 52.50 chapter. The second book, Solutions and Tests, series. As such, it touches on the basics in 012907 Companion CD-ROM 19.00 15.50 as you might expect, contains 10 to 20 test several areas of science. The 16 modules in 009095 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 questions for each chapter, answers to the test the hardcover student text are designed to be 054687 Notebooking Journal 39.00 27.50 questions, and solutions to the “Study Guide” covered in 32-36 weeks. These modules intro- PSCNBS ☼Notebook Set . .129.00 85.95 questions. This guide also includes the perforat- duce the history of science, scientific inquiry, Includes Textbook, Solution Manual and ed tests listed below. The Study & Lab Notebook experimentation, simple machines, archaology, Notebooking Journal provides a consistent format for completing labs geology, paleontology, fossils, the fossil record, PSCUGS Upgrade Set . . . 148.00 102.95 and questions from the textm as well as lesson life, classification of life, the human body, ener- Textbook, Notebooking Journal, Companion plans and rubrics for the teacher. gy, the digestive system, the respiratory system, Cd-rom, and Solutions Manual w/ Tests. How do students feel about this course? One the lymphatic system, the reproductive system, 048425 Lab Kit . . . . . 72.00 70.95 student wrote, “I am one of the [homeschooling the urinary system, and the nervous system. As Like the other kits from Nature’s Workshop students] that has the privilege of testing out your with the entire series, the book is written to be Plus, this kit contains most of the equipment remarkably interesting and informative biology understandable; you do not need to be a high (even all of the non-perishable household course... I would like to express my sincere school science teacher to present the material. items) needed to complete the labs. Materials thanks and gratitude to you for taking the time to And, as you would expect from the title, the are packaged conveniently by module. put together and write this curriculum.” handiwork of the Creator is a central theme CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2, 4, 6). Not <3yrs. BIOSET Set (Text/Solutions) .90.00 59.95 in the course. Experiments, which require no 017418 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 expensive equipment, are a part of each module. 017417 Solution Manual . . 22.00 15.50 Materials lists for each module are provided in Biology (9-12) 058354 Study & Lab Notebk 39.00 27.50 an appendix at the end of the book. Many of 000611 Perforated Tests . . .5.00 3.55 the items needed are common household items, Exploring Creation with Biology 2nd Ed. (9-12) 002009 CD-ROM Course . .65.00 52.50 and the rest are easily obtainable. The softcover Teaching a high school biology course at home 010712 Companion CD-ROM 19.00 15.50 Solutions Manual (also available separately) pro- can be challenging. What if I’m not knowledge- 000641 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 vides solutions to the questions in the book, a test able about biology? What if I don’t like dissect- 058353 Instructional DVD 179.00 139.95 booklet, and test answers. ing things? What if I can’t afford a microscope BIOUGS Upgrade Set . . . 148.00 102.95 GENSET Set (Text/Solutions) .90.00 59.95 and slides? What if I can’t find a course written Textbook, Study & Lab Notebook, Companion 017414 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 from a Christian perspective? Cd-rom, and Solution Manual. 017413 Solution Manual only 22.00 15.50 Valid questions. One answer is Exploring BIONBS ☼Notebook Set . .129.00 85.95 042034 Test Booklet . . . . 5.00 3.55 Creation With Biology. This course can be used Textbook, Solutions Manual w/ Tests and 000179 CD-ROM Course . .65.00 52.50 if you have any (or all) of the concerns men- Study & Lab Notebook 000178 Companion CD-ROM 19.00 15.50 tioned. First of all, the book assumes that God is BIODST Deluxe Set . . . .337.00 246.00 009093 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 the creator of all life, not that life just happened Includes Textbook, Solution Manual, Student 054686 Notebooking Journal 39.00 27.50 or that one kind of animal evolved into a differ- Study & Lab Notebook, MP3 CD, and Video GENNBS ☼Notebook Set . .129.00 85.95 ent kind of animal. While the creationist view is Instruction DVD. Textbook, Solutions and Notebooking Journal evident throughout the book, Chapter 9 is a 30+ GENUGS Upgrade Set . . . 148.00 102.95 page discussion of the theory of evolution com- Biology Lab Materials: Textbook, Notebooking Journal, Companion pared to the theory of creation. Also, if you tire 008779 Dissecting Lab . . .55.00 52.00 CD-ROM, & Solutions Manual w/ Tests. of hearing radical environmentalists whine about Contains dissecting pan and flex pad, a set of GENDST Deluxe Set . . . .298.00 225.00 man destroying the earth, appropriate scientific dissecting tools, and earthworm, frog, perch, Includes Textbook, Solution Manual, facts are sprinkled throughout the book refuting and crayfish specimens. Notebooking Journal, MP3 CD, and Video many of their claims. 031154 Dissection Specimens 29.00 21.95 Instruction DVD. The book is written specifically for use in If you already have the dissection tools, this 048424 Lab Kit . . . . . 80.00 78.95 a homeschool. The authors assume no prior set just includes the individual specimens: This lab kit from Nature’s Workshop Plus knowledge of the subject, and the course is earthworm, frog, perch, and crayfish. includes many supplies you need to com- written in an easy-to-understand, conversational 008776 Lab Kit without Microscope plete the labs. For ease and convenience, style. Nonetheless, it is a serious biology text ...... 85.00 83.95 items are packaged according to the lessons. - one of the co-authors was formerly a univer- Includes prepared slides used in the course, CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2, 4). Not <3yrs. sity science professor. The book contains 16 blank slide plates and cover slips, 4 dropper chapters, or modules, discussing every topic you pipettes, methylene blue, iodine, Micro-Art would expect in a high school biology course. drawing paper, and lens paper. This is your Physical Science (8) The book contains a variety of drawings and best bet if you already have a good micro- photographs, both color and black-and-white. scope - if not, see #008777 below. Exploring Creation with Physical Science Lab work can be more challenging in a home- 008777 Lab Kit with Microscope 2nd Ed. (8) school environment, and the authors have made ...... 310.00 299.95 This offering from Dr. Jay allowances for this fact in their course. Three Includes prepared slides used in the course, Wile introduces junior high types of lab exercises are included. First, house- blank slide plates and cover slips, 4 dropper students to his creation-based hold labs use only household equipment and pipettes, methylene blue, iodine, Micro-Art science texts. Beginning with should be done by all students. Second, micro- drawing paper, and lens paper and a high basics such as atomic struc- scope labs require the use of a 400x microscope school quality microscope from National ture and measurement, students and prepared slide set. Third, dissection labs Optical. It is of cast alloy construction and learn about air, the atmosphere, require a dissection kit of instruments and spec- includes the following features: 10X wide- water, the hydrosphere, the imens. The authors do not require the micro- field eyepiece for a wider field of view; 45º lithosphere, weather, motion, Newton’s laws scope and dissection labs to be done, although inclined head; 360º head rotation; triple of motion, gravity, magnetism, and electricity. they believe that these are certainly beneficial. nosepiece; full-size DIN objective with ach- Hands-on experiments use household chemicals To make these labs more “do-able”, they have romatic, parfocal and parcentric lenses; 40X, and supplies. The 2-volume set includes the developed a slide set and a dissection kit to be 100X and 400X magnification; NA 0.65 con- student text (hardbound with color photos and used with this course. We offer these below. denser which is sufficient up to 400X magni- 594 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. fication; 5 hole disc diaphragm; 110V, 20W tions of the other items needed. Human Body / Advanced Biology (10-12) tungsten lamp; 115m² stage; spring loaded A special website is available to accompany this stage clips; rack and pinion control; coarse course, offering web links and additional infor- Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made and fine focus knobs; adjustable stage stop; mation for specific concepts. The web address is 2nd Ed. (10-12) and a lifetime limited warranty. An excellent printed in the front of the text with instructions Newly revised and co-authored by Marilyn quality microscope that will take your child for access. Shannon and Rachael Yunis, this anatomy and up to college. Quarterly tests and one test for each module are physiology course continues the exceptional 041186 Slide set only . . . 31.27 25.75 included in the test booklet and are perforated for teaching we have come to expect from Apologia. Includes 16 prepared slides for Biology: easy removal. The test booklet can be purchased Solidly college-prep, this course combined with amoeba proteus, euglena, diatoma, ascaris separately or with the solutions manual. The the Exploring Creation with Biology, is equiva- mitosis, grantia spicules, hyrdra budding, solutions manual includes answers to the ‘review lent to one full year of college Biology and will leaf, onion tip root, papmecium, planaria, questions,’ ‘practice problems,’ ‘extra practice familiarize students with AP or CLEP exam con- ranunculus root and stem, spirogyra, volox, problems’ and all tests. tent. Prerequisites to this academically rigorous zea mays root and stem. Slides come in a The Student Notebook is a handy companion course are one year of high school Biology and plastic container. Instructions included. to the course. It provides formatted pages on one year of high school Chemistry. which to write the answers to the text ques- The hardcover student text is comprised of tions – On Your Own, Study Guide Questions, sixteen modules (chapters). Each module is Chemistry (10-12) Practice Problems, and Extra Practice Problems. designed to be completed within 2 weeks, mean- Experiment instructions are in the student note- ing the course could be completed in 32 weeks; Exploring Creation with Chemistry (3rd Ed.) book along with space for recording observa- however, you may want to allow extra time to Apologia is a name you have long trusted for tions and data and making notes. There is also complete some modules. The built-in flexibility quality science curriculum, and this new edition space for recording the optional MicroChem of the program allows for students who need of Exploring Creation with Chemistry makes experiments. A suggested schedule will keep more time to assimilate the teaching to still com- chemistry approachable and doable in a home- the student on track to finish the course. This plete it within one school year. school setting. Now authored by Kristy Plourde, notebook isn’t included in the bundle, but is sold The first module provides an organizational you will notice a few changes from previous separately. overview of the human body and homeostasis, as editions. For economy purposes and ease of shopping, well as a general review of concepts such as cell The chapter order has been changed from the a bundle can be purchased that includes the structure, protein synthesis, and cellular mitosis. previous editions (1st and 2nd) of the curriculum. textbook, tests, and solutions manual (CHM3ST). Subsequent modules study histology (study of There are still 16 modules – measurement, units, Algebra 1 is a prerequisite to doing this course tissues), integumentary and skeletal systems, and the scientific method, atoms and molecules, and is important for solving and understanding skeletal system histology and movement, mus- atomic structure, molecular structure, polyatomic chemical equations. If using Exploring Creation cular system histology and physiology, skeletal ions and molecular geometry, changes in matter with Chemistry in a co-op setting, this new 3rd muscle system, nervous system, central nervous and chemical reactions, describing chemical edition will not work with the older editions. system, peripheral nervous system, endocrine reactions, stoichiometry, acid-base chemistry, Changes are significant enough that students will system, cardiovascular system, lymphatic sys- chemistry of solutions, gas phase, energy/heat all need the same edition. tem, digestive system, respiratory system, urinary and temperature, thermodynamics, kinetics, 062989 Text ...... 68.00 47.75 system and the reproductive system. Featured chemical equilibrium, and reduction-oxidation 062990 Solutions w/ tests . .22.00 15.50 throughout each module are “On Your Own” reactions. The front of the book offers a sugges- 062991 Tests ...... 5.00 3.55 study questions to help students assess compre- tion on how to use the book and the length of CHM3ST Set ...... 90.00 59.95 hension of the subject matter. Each module con- time typically spent to complete the course. “On 059398 Student Notebook . .39.00 27.50 tains a comprehensive Study Guide to prepare Your Own” questions are found throughout the 063644 MP3 CD 3rd ed. . . 29.00 23.50 students for module tests. Sprinkled throughout modules and are to be completed as the student 064773 Instructional DVD 179.00 139.95 the 2nd edition are “Think about This” and “Heart reads the text – answers are included at the end CHMNBS ☼Notebook Set . .129.00 85.95 of the Matter” segments to direct student focus of the module. “Review Question” and “Practice Textbook, Solutions Manual w/ Tests and to familiar experiences and Christian worldview/ Problems” are found at the end of each mod- Study & Lab Notebook scripture verses (NIV and NLT). An additional ule to help students recall and apply important CHMDST ☼Deluxe Set . . .337.00 246.00 benefit of the Apologia courses is the experi- concepts presented in that module. The text is Includes Textbook, Solution Manual, Student ments, which have three types in this course: generous with examples, illustrations, and photos Study & Lab Notebook, MP3 CD, and Video microscopic labs, dissection labs and household for clarity of concepts. Instruction DVD. labs. References to coloring exercises from the Some helpful resources are found at the back of 008778 Lab Set . . . . . 58.00 45.95 Kaplan Anatomy Coloring Book (#000258) are the text – glossary, tables/laws/equations, extra Includes mass scale, red and blue litmus incorporated (although the coloring book is now practice problems for each module, and a com- paper, Celsius thermometer, 6 test tubes, 6th edition and page numbers will be off by 2). plete list of lab supplies. plastic funnel, alcohol burner with stand, The Solutions and Tests booklet contains any- Experiments are homeschool-friendly and can 250 ml beaker, 100 ml beaker, watch glass, where from 7 to 20 test questions for each module, be completed using the lab kit (#008778) that 2 dropper pipettes, stirring rod, 50 ml gradu- answers to the test questions, and solutions to the is assembled by Nature’s Workshop and items ated cylinder, filter paper, test tube cleaning Study Guide questions. Tests come in a separate that are easily accessible. If you want to do more brush, 50 mL plastic graduated cylinder and booklet and are perforated for easy removal. advanced experiments, you can purchase the safety goggles. There are a few differences between the 1st and MicroChem Lab Kit (#020028). These experi- 2nd editions. In the 2nd edition, you will find a ments aren’t printed in the student text, but are Welcome Letter which incorporates Scripture mentioned and marked by a flask and test tube references. The initial chapters in the 2nd edition symbol along with where that experiment can appear less “chatty” than the 1st edition text. be found in the MicroChem Manual. The exper- The textual information is similar (and much is iments in this 3rd edition are a combination of the same) although a few sections have been some new ones and the tried-and-true from the expanded and clarified. Many of the “On Your previous editions. If you don’t want or need to Own,” Study Guide and Test questions are the purchase the lab kit (#008778), the required same. A negligible number of questions have items to complete experiments are a 1 mass scale been reworded. The 2nd edition also contains a (0 to 500 grams), blue and red litmus paper, 1 link to a website with web-based support mate- thermometer (-10 to 110 degrees C). If you have rials arranged by module (password included). these three items, the text makes suggestions Lab experiments appear to be mostly the same; within the experiments for household substitu- although changes have been made in the Fetal See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 595 Pig Dissection. While the 1st edition listed sev- the illustration. Topics included are anatomical done daily for 45 to 60 minutes per day. Since eral websites and books as resources to walk the position and terms, planes of the body, cells/ physics involves some higher-level math, Algebra student through the dissection, the 2nd edition tissues, skeletal system, joints, nervous system, I, geometry and basic trigonometry are prereq- provides only six general overview steps with no sense organs, endocrine system, cardiovascu- uisites for this course. The author also suggests additional support resources listed. For a more lar system, lymphatic system, respiratory sys- taking other science courses, like biology and thorough dissection experience, we would rec- tem, digestive system, urinary system, male and chemistry, before this course. This book was ommend supplementing with the Photo Manual female reproductive systems and fetal develop- revised in 2004, and the new edition features Dissection Guide: Fetal Pig (#28523) or How to ment. A neat feature about this coloring book many useful updates. Module 1 is no longer Dissect (#45220). Most of the changes to the 2nd is the inclusion of 96 tear-out muscle flashcards a review of chemistry, so if a student has not edition are found in the formatting, including text for memorization. On the flip side, a drawback already taken chemistry, he will be directed to color and font type. Lab experiments are now in is that the publisher elected to place the answers an online version of the first module of the chem- a contemporary font overlaid on graph paper. to the diagrams at the bottom of the same page - istry course. This way, students can learn the Other format changes include more colorful fonts although my children may be the only ones who basic skills needed for the physics course even and some improved graphics. Colored Tabs at would be tempted to take the easy way out when if they have not taken chemistry. More topics the side of each page reflect the current module. labeling the diagrams! I would consider covering have been added to this edition, as well as extra The Study & Lab Notebook provides a place up the answers to encourage them to research practice problems; cumulative tests for those to keep coursework together, including module the correct answers. 335 pages plus flashcards, who wish to assign quarterly, semester, or final questions and lab reports. Teachers will benefit pb. ~ Deanne exams; ten more experiments; as well as a direc- from the grading rubrics, teaching notes and a 000258 ...... 24.99 18.95 tory of online resources for students who have daily schedule. Full-color illustrations and dissec- the time and desire to access advanced subject tion photos are also nice resources for students. Apologia Human Body Lab Materials: matter. What do students think of the course? The notebook is spiral-bound. 011114 Dissection Specimens . 45.95 One wrote, “On my very first test in college The optional Video Instruction DVD provides Cow eye, cow heart, and fetal pig specimens. physics, I got the highest score in the class. My student’s an additional level of support with 20 011113 Blood Typing Kit . . 12.50 professor said that I must have had an excellent hours of instruction presented by Sherri Seligson, Includes everything you need to find your high school physics course. He was right!” homeschool mom and marine biologist. Included blood type: an Eldon card, alcohol prep pad, Even though the module tests are found in the are Power Point lectures and instructions for blood lancet, plastic syringe, special comb, solutions and test manual (so that the parent/ each module along with video presentations and an instruction and quiz pamphlet. teacher always has a copy of them), a second set of every experiment in the textbook. System 011112 Human Body Slide Set 70.00 68.95 of tests is provided in a perforated booklet. This Requirements: Windows 98 and greater (XP, Slides of a human blood smear, striated mus- allows the student to be given the tests without Vista, Windows 7, 8) and Mac (tested on Mac cle, heart muscle, cerebrum, cerebellum, using those in the solutions and test manual. OSX and higher and Linux running KDE or tonsil w/ lymph nodes, lung, skin, skin w/t.s. PHYSET Set (Text/Solutions) .90.00 59.95 Gnome, but no tech support is provided by hairs, stomach, red bone marrow, testis, sal- 017423 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 Apologia). Also required are a DVD Drive capa- ivary gland, spermatozoa, bone tissue, liver 017422 Solution Manual . . 22.00 15.50 ble of reading CD-ROMs, mouse and sound tissue, mouth/epithelial cells, and intestinal 025844 Physics Perf. Test . . 5.00 3.55 card. You will need a program such as Quick bacteria. 024220 CD-ROM Course . .65.00 52.50 Time, capable of playing mp4 files. Internet is 024219 Companion CD-ROM 19.00 15.50 required for product registration only. 000640 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 With Human Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Physics (11-12) 050320 Instruction DVD . .140.00 115.95 Made, your student will experience an excellent, 010368 Lab Kit . . . . . 70.00 69.50 homeschool-friendly Anatomy and Physiology CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. course that will prepare him or her for college Exploring Creation with Physics 2nd Ed (11-12) success. Speaking from experience, my daughter Judging by the number of completed this course during her high school at Saxon Physics books we sell Advanced Chemistry (11-12) home and graduated with her Bachelor’s degree in a year, physics must not be in nursing four years later. She unwaveringly a very popular course among Advanced Chemistry in Creation (11-12) affirms her appreciation for the Apologia science homeschoolers. But this book The second chemistry course available from courses in giving her success at the college level. could change that. Just as Apologia. Serious stuff, this one is the equivalent ~ Deanne in Dr. Wile’s other science of the first year of college chemistry. The course HMNSET Set (Text/Solutions) . 90.00 59.95 books, he does a wonderful covers detailed descriptions of limiting-reagent 000197 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 job of explaining complex ideas in simple, stoichiometry, atomic and molecular orbitals, 000180 Test & Solution Man’l 22.00 15.50 understandable terms, using common household intermolecular forces, solutions, equilibria, acids 040150 Test Packet . . . . 5.00 3.55 items for experiments instead of expensive lab and bases, redox reactions, nuclear chemistry, 059394 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 equipment, and discussing science from a cre- and organic chemistry. The first volume of 058352 Study & Lab Notebk 39.00 27.50 ationist standpoint. The course comes in two the two-volume set includes the student text, 059395 Instructional DVD .179.00 139.95 parts. The “mass”ive part is the student text, on-your-own questions and solutions, lab exer- HMNNBS Notebook Set . . 129.00 85.95 which also includes “On Your Own” questions cises, and review questions and practice prob- Includes Textbook, Solution Manual and with accompanying solutions and discussions, lems. Diagrams and illustrations are in black- Student Study & Lab Notebook. lab exercises, end-of-chapter review questions and-white. The second volume is the solutions HMNDST Deluxe Set . . . 337.00 246.00 and practice problems. Color drawings help and tests manual, including answers to review Includes Textbook, Solution Manual, Student to illustrate points on all the concepts covered, questions, practice problems, tests and test solu- Study & Lab Notebook, MP3 CD, and Video which include Measurement and Units, Motion tions. Prerequisites for the course are one year of Instruction DVD. in One Dimension, Two-Dimension Motion, high school chemistry and Algebra 2. A serious Newton’s Laws, Circular Motion, Work and science student can get a real leg up for college Kaplan Anatomy Coloring Book (6th Ed) (9-AD) Energy, Momentum, Periodic Motion, Waves chemistry with this one! Required for Apologia’s 2nd edition Human and Optics, Electrostatics, Electrodynamics, ADCSET Set of 2 books . . .90.00 59.95 Body course, this anatomy coloring book pro- Electrical Circuits, and Magnetism. The sec- 017410 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 vides an innovative way to reinforce human anat- ond part is Solutions and Tests, which includes 017367 Solution Manual . . 22.00 15.50 omy for any study of the human body. Although answers to review questions, answers to practice 009789 Tests 2ED . . . . .5.00 3.55 designed for high school, middle school students problems, chapter tests, and test answers. This 018504 Lab Set ...... 64.95 may also benefit from this one. Each spread manual does include the perforated tests listed Assembled by Nature’s Workshop, this kit offers a clear and precise illustration with concise separately below. Each of the 16 chapters, or contains the harder-to-find science and other textual information as well as space for labeling modules, is designed to take about two weeks if supplies needed to complete the labs. 596 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Advanced Physics (12+) Marine Biology Lab Materials: Apologia Science Supplements 031157 Slide Set (2nd Ed.) . 72.50 71.95 These items are not published by Apologia, but Advanced Physics in Creation (12+) Packaged to correlate with Exploring may be helpful to use with the curriculum. This second physics course from Apologia Creation with Marine Biology 2nd Ed., this covers kinematics, dynamics, rotational motion, set includes 12 slides: nematodes, rotifers, Daily Lesson Plans for Apologia Science gravity, oscillations, waves, optics, themal phys- ctenoid fish scales, cycloid fish scales, pla- If you’re looking to shave some time off of ics, electrical forces, electrical potential, DC coid fish scales, radiolarians, foraminiferans, your lesson planning, consider these ready- circuits, magnetic forces, atomic physics, and crab zoea, dinoflagellates, barnacle naupli- made lessons plans. Written by Lynn Ericson, nuclear physics, with special relativity and gener- us, hydra budding and diatoms. a homeschooling mother, they were intended to al relativity for dessert. Prerequisites include trig- 031156 Dissection Set . . . 54.95 aid her own children in using the courses after onometry and a previous physics course. Course Includes a clam, starfish, and a dogfish numerous days of not having necessary supplies, consists of the student text and the solutions and shark for you to dissect. Brine shrimp eggs, being unavailable to direct reading at the needed test manual. All illustrations are in black and a natural sponge, a coral specimen, and moment, etc. She breaks down the modules of white. No special lab equipment or materials are dried sea fireflies are also included for you the Apologia courses and provides instructions needed, as household items are used in the labs. to explore. A large 31 1/2” x 16” dissecting on what to do each day to finish the modules in ADPSET Set (Text/Solutions) .90.00 59.95 tray and a glowing light stick are also includ- an educational and time-efficient manner. Takes 017412 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 ed. Specimens are preserved in odorless, the guesswork out of scheduling! ~ Rachel S. 017411 Solution Manual . . 22.00 15.50 non-toxic Nasco-Guard® solution and stored EACH PLAN ...... 7.49 5.95 010306 Lab Kit ...... 52.50 in thick plastic bags. No need to refrigerate! 048455 Advanced Chem. in Creation 2ED CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Just keep them sealed until you are ready (160 days of plans) to dissect. No dissection instructions are 037897 Advanced Physics in Creation Marine Biology (12) included. (160 days of plans) 031461 Expl Creation w/ Astronomy Exploring Creation w/ Marine Biology 2 Ed (12) (105 days of plans) 2nd edition was new in 2017! If your high Health and Nutrition (8-12) 027717 Exploring Creation w/ Astronomy 2ED school student has completed a first-year biology (96 days of plans) course, and has an interest in marine biology, 013374 Expl Creation w/ Biology Exploring Creation with Marine Biology focus- ☼Exploring Creation with Health and Nutrition (165 days of plans) es exclusively on marine biology and marine (8-12) 031887 Expl Creation w/ Biology 2ED habitats, from microscopic creatures to the big Looking for a solidly (165 days of plans) fish that eat the little fish. Eight modules cover Christian and academically 031462 Expl Creation w/ Botany all aspects of life in the sea, including oceans, complete health and nutri- (120 days of plans) how life sustains itself in the ocean environment, tion course for your high 013376 Expl Creation w/ Chemistry 1ED sea-dwelling organisms from kingdoms Monera, schooler? You may have (170 days of plans) Protista, Fungi, and Plantae, marine inverte- just found it! Although this 022878 Expl Creation w/ Chemistry 2ED brates, marine vertebrates, and marine ecology. course was not available (170 days of plans) The course is fairly advanced and should not for an independent review 026821 Expl Creation w/ Chemistry 3ED be completed unless Exploring Creation with prior to our catalog print- (160 days of plans) Biology or an equivalent biology course has ing (Check our website for 019574 Exploring Creation with Chemistry been completed. Dissections are also done in this a Rainbow Review coming & Physics course with subjects including a clam, starfish, soon!), it appears this course will meet the aca- 013377 Expl Creation w/ General Science and a dogfish shark. Like other Apologia books, demic and value needs of homeschool families. (160 days of plans) the set consists of a hardcover student text and Beginning with an overview of anatomy and 042942 Expl Creation w/ General Sci 2ED a softcover test and solutions book. The text physiology, this course’s scope includes senses, (163 days of plans) contains student text, “On Your Own” questions, genetics, macro and micro nutrients, exercise 048456 Expl Creation w/ Human Anatomy lab exercises, and study guides for each module. and diet. Emotional issues and mental illness, & Physiology The solutions and test manual contains tests, test human value, culture, gender roles, families, (140 days of plans) solutions, and answers to each module’s study socialization, communication skills and conflict 036653 Expl Creation w/ Marine Biology guide questions. resolution skills are also covered. Reproductive (165 days of plans) MRB2ST Set (Text/Solutions) .90.00 59.95 anatomy and physiology are covered including 013378 Expl Creation w/ Physical Science 068744 Text Only . . . . 68.00 47.75 accurate illustrations and descriptions. Marriage, (160 days of plans) 068741 Solution Manual . . 22.00 15.50 sexuality, pregnancy and sexually transmitted 040936 Expl Cr. w/ Physical Science 2ED 068743 Tests only . . . . .5.00 3.55 diseases are discerningly explained, along with (160 days of plans) 068742 Student Study & Lab Notebook alcohol and drug abuse, depression, pornography 013379 Expl Creation w/ Physics 1ED ...... 39.00 27.50 and other topics necessary for our young people (160 days of plans) 068740 MP3 Audio CD . . .29.00 23.50 to understand for successful navigation in adult- 027344 Expl Creation w/ Physics 2ED 069160 ☼Instructional DVD 179.00 139.95 hood. This is handled gently, and respectfully, (160 days of plans) For use with the 2nd edition of Apologia’s but parents should evaluate their young adult’s 034871 Expl Creation w/ Zoology 1 Marine Biology, this DVD is hosted by emotional and spiritual maturity prior to lessons. (130 days of plans) Sherri Seligson, author of the textbook. There Over 50 projects are included in the text/student 037898 Expl Creation w/ Zoology 2 is instruction for each module, diagrams notebook which will not require a lab kit. Unlike (110 days of plans) of difficult concepts, presentation of every other Apologia courses, the Student Notebook is 042941 Expl Creation w/ Zoology 3 experiment, and over 20 hours of content. required for this course. Solutions are available (145 days of plans) Files are mp4 format and must be played on online with course purchase. Apologia recom- 013380 Human Body: F & W Made a computer (Mac/PC) that has QuickTime or mends the course be taken concurrently with (160 days of plans) a comparable playing program. their 9th grade Biology. Parents should discern 019586 Human Body: Fearfully and MRBDST ☼ Deluxe Set . . .337.00 246.00 their young person’s ability and maturity. This Wonderfully Made 2ED Includes Textbook, Solution Manual, Student one-year course will meet your transcript needs Study & Lab Notebook, MP3 CD, and Video and prepare your student for college level cours- Instruction DVD. es. ~ Deanne MRBNBS ☼Notebook Set . .129.00 85.95 043517 Textbook . . . . .68.00 47.75 Includes Textbook, Solution Manual and 043509 Notebook . . . . .39.00 27.50 Student Study & Lab Notebook. ECWHAN Set (Both above) . .107.00 72.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 597 Apologia Science Flashcards (7-12) Level CD-ROM Printed Assembled ment given in the lab notebook. The experiments An alternative to making your own, these flash Astronomy 045808 045810 045809 can usually be done in an hour or less. card sets from Knowledge Box Central offer a Astrmy 2ed 052899 052908 If you are looking for a good science course time-saving solution. Each contains all of the Botany 045811 045813 045812 that deals with the facts, Dr. Keller has proven vocabulary from the text. The design is simple, Zoology I 045814 045816 045815 that her materials are solid and age-appropriate. with six flashcards per 8 ½” x 11” sheet; the Zoology 2 045817 045819 045818 She now gives you a choice between her topical vocabulary word is printed on one side and the Zoology 3 045820 045822 045821 studies and a graded curriculum. ~ Donna definition is on the other. Both sides feature the Human EACH BUNDLE (exc*) . . .172.00 110.50 module number of the text in the lower right- Anat/Phys 053207 053208 053206 EACH GRADE 7 BUNDLE . .206.00 132.95 hand corner for reference. Chemistry/ EACH LAB WKBK . . . . . 37.00 26.95 EACH PRINTED BELOW (exc) 22.99 21.95 Physics 027385 027411 027407 EACH STUDENT TEXT (exc*) 98.00 72.95 053191 Biology 053205 Physics ~~~~~~~ EACH GRADE 7 STUDENT . 132.00 97.95 053193 Chemistry 053203 Physical Sci EACH TEACHER MANUAL . .37.00 26.95 053195 General Sci GRAVITAS SCIENCE (K-12) 013864 K Activity Book . . 29.00 20.95 060970 Astronomy . . . . 24.99 22.95 EACH PRINTED BELOW (exc) 29.99 27.95 Exploring the Building Blocks of Science (K-6) Grade Text Tchr Lab Bundle 060972 Chem/Phys 065760 Zoology 2 This is the long-awaited complete curriculum Gr. 1 024099 024100 024094 EBBS1S 060973 Zoology 1 from Gravitas Publishing. Dr. Keller has taken Gr. 2 024119 024120 024118 EBBS2S 060974 Zoology 3 . . . . 35.99 32.95 the topics used in her Focus on Science series Gr. 3 024144 024161 024143 EBBS3S EACH CD-ROM ...... 17.99 14.50 and combined them into grade-level appropriate Gr. 4 003077 003092 003074 EBBS4S 052914 ☼Astronomy curriculum. At this time, grades 1 through 3 are Gr. 5 003105 003133 003097 EBBS5S available; keep watching for grades 4 through 8. Gr. 6 061373 061374 061372 EBBS6S Apologia Science Lapbooks & Kits (K-8) At the younger grades, this yearlong program Gr. 7 064264* 064265 064263 EBBS7S* What’s more interactive than a test? More fun includes three books – a student text, lab work- than a report? Able to leap all assessment and book, and teacher manual. Softcover Student feedback hurdles in a single fold? A lapbook, of Texts vary in length and are divided into five course! “What’s a lapbook?” you ask. Visualize topical areas – Chemistry, Biology, Physics, a tri-fold table-top presentation display and then Geology, and Astronomy; the topics are then downsize it to file-folder size and you’ll be get- divided into four chapters each, for a total of 22 ting the idea. From the homeschooling approach chapters per book (introductory and concluding that brought us “narration” (Charlotte Mason & chapters round out the total). The book is printed Ruth Beechick), now we have lapbooks - and in full color and incorporates the same adorable what a fine idea they are! illustrations and characters found in the Focus on Lapbooks are made of refolded and connected Science series, but these take each topic to great- colored file folders. Then, utilizing the minia- er depth. Each chapter is divided into numbered Focus on Elementary Science (K-4) ture book concept of Dinah Zike, the student sections, and each could be used as one daily If you have a youngster who is bored with the prepares and attaches various small books to the lesson. The number of sections vary by chapter amount of information they read about in their file folders. These books are a way of recording from four to eight. Textual information is printed science text and hungers for more “grown-up” information from a particular course or study and in a larger font for easy reading, there is plenty science, you might a look at Real Science for presenting it in an interesting and high-recall sort of white space so your visual learners won’t be Real Kids. Dr. Rebecca Keller has written Focus of way. Wouldn’t you find it easier to remember overwhelmed, and new vocabulary words are on Elementary Science (the revision of Pre-Level the parts of a feather if the information was dis- printed in red. The last lesson of each chapter is 1), designed to introduce children as young as played in a feather-shaped book? a summary for review. kindergarten to the wonders of science. This Although anyone can start “from scratch” and The Laboratory Notebook is a very important program contains the same basic components as make their own lapbook for any subject or study, part of the program. This consumable book offers its upper elementary cousin but scaled back a much of the work has been done for you with 44 experiments intended to complement the bit for grades K through 4th. The hardcover texts these CD-ROMs and kits from Knowledge Box chapters found in the student text. Each exper- contain ten chapters, each divided into smaller, Central. The CD version allows you to print iment is divided into five steps to help students more specific sub-topics. The size of the book the small books and compile/attach them as you with the scientific process. Step one is ‘Think is a bit smaller for small hands, but the font and progress through the study. It also allows you to About It,’ and students are asked to write down graphics are larger, designed for children to read economically provide for multiple students with- what they think will happen in the experiment on their own or listen while it is read to them. in a family but does not include any file folders. (hypothesis). Step two is ‘Observe It,’ in which The chemistry text covers an impressive range The pre-printed version provides all the printouts students are asked to write down details about of topics, including atoms, molecules, bonding, needed for one lapbook, but you must provide what they see happening. Step three is ‘What reactions, acids, bases, mixtures, food and taste, the file folders, then cut out and put the books Did you Discover,’ where students are asked to molecular chains, and more. The text pages together as you add the information. If file fold- answer some questions concerning their experi- combine simply written, clear, but interesting ers are hard to get ahold of, tag stock or tag board ment. Step four is ‘Why?’ and offers a brief dis- text with colorful graphics and diagrams that can be used as a substitute. The pre-assembled cussion on the topic of the experiment and what add fun and visual interest to every page. Each version does all the cutting and assembling work you might have observed. ‘Just for Fun’ is step chapter ends with a summary of important points for you leaving only the need to fill in the infor- five and has an extra activity or experiment for to remember. The student workbook, which is mation. My first thought was that I would prefer the student to do (these experiments are included a bound, paperback book at this level, contains the pre-assembled version saving me all that in the total of 44 experiments). The black and consumable lab activities and questions for messy work. However, further contemplation white pages of the lab notebook are formatted each chapter. The questions included are fairly brought me to the conclusion that there would be for students to fill in the information as they work straightforward, requiring only short answers, more educational value to “building” the lapbook through the activity or experiment and permis- and students are often asked to draw results as the student progressed through the course. sion is given for photocopying within a family. and other observations. Unlike the experiments Although correlated to the Apologia elemen- The Teacher’s Manual is a guide to the exper- included in the notebook pages for grades 4-5, tary science courses, much of the information iments found in the lab notebook. A complete these experiments wrap up with an explanation is general enough to be used with any similar materials list (items from your home or otherwise of what students should have observed during study. ~ Janice easily accessible) is given at the front of the book the activity and why. Experiments in Chemistry EACH CD-ROM ...... 28.99 22.95 for convenience of preparing. Listed for each include: using a cabbage juice acid-base indi- EACH PRE-PRINTED . . . . 34.99 31.95 experiment is the materials list, objectives, and cator, mixing various types of liquids together, EACH PRE-ASSEMBLED . . .139.99 69.95 additional information for each step of the experi- “un-mixing” various mixtures, and observing 598 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. chemical reactions by making “goo.” The teach- Geology: included at the end of each book. er’s manual is primarily designed to guide teach- 002728 Teacher Manual The lab workbooks include ten experiments and er and student through the experiments. Each 002697 Student Text (hc) ten reviews, each intended to be completed at chapter of the teacher’s manual focuses on the 002706 Student Text (sc) the end of the corresponding text chapter. Each experiment and includes a list of materials, sug- 002696 Lab Workbook experiment contains an objective, a materials gestions for guiding the discussion, more detailed FOGEHC Hardcover Package list, a step-by-step procedure, charts and blanks procedure notes, and answers to the questions in FOGESC Softcover Package for students to record data, and a space for them the experiments. Please note that review pages to write up a conclusion. The experiments have are not present at this level. Physics: been selected to reinforce concepts covered in The content of the Physics book includes: 054145 Teacher Manual the text, require only ordinary, what is physics, push and pull, kinds of energy, 054146 Student Text (hc) around-the-house items (including food, house- when things move, chemical energy, electricity, 054143 Student Text (sc) hold cleaners, iodine, toys, and other objects) moving electrons, magnets, light and sound, 054144 Lab Workbook and are usually a lot of fun. Stephen and Janine and saving energy. The chapters in the Biology FOPEHC Hardcover Package especially enjoyed extracting the DNA from an book cover life, cells, food for plants, plant FOPESC Softcover Package onion at the end of the chemistry unit! Review parts, growing a plant, protozoa and what they sheets are composed of short-answer questions, eat, butterflies, frogs, and our balanced earth. Focus on Middle School Science (5-8) which touch on the main topics from the chapter. Astronomy is the new addition this year and Over the years, I have looked at quite a few Please note that worksheets are consumable, but includes chapters on exploring the cosmos, the science programs, and I have to say that I am are not reproducible. Worksheets are perforated telescope, the Earth, moon and sun, earth’s very impressed with the scope and depth of and and 3-hole punched so they can be removed neighborhood (planets and solar system), beyond this program. Author Rebecca Keller, Ph.D. has and placed into a binder if desired. the neighborhood – stars, the Milky Way, galax- designed a unique science program, incorporat- The teacher’s manuals are laid out to correspond ies, and other ‘stuff’ in space. The newest in the ing concepts of biology, chemistry, astronomy to each chapter in the text, and cover the exper- Focus on Elementary Science series is Geology. and physics you won’t find in many other sci- iments as well. The beginning of each chapter in This portion of the series explains the meaning of ence programs - especially at this level! I’ve had the teacher’s manual contains a list of objectives, geology, tools that are used, earth structure, vol- the opportunity to use this course with Stephen an estimate of the amount of time the reading and canoes, earthquakes, atmosphere, water, plants and Janine, and I was impressed with the qual- the experiment for the chapter will take, notes and animals, and earth’s magnetic field. The ity of the information, the organized approach, on experiment set-up, and a list of additional topic is approached from a neutral perspective the thought-provoking discussion questions and materials needed. Teaching information is keyed and touches on neither creation nor evolution. the relevant, home-friendly experiments. Five to the sections of each chapter, with chapter By answering some commonly asked questions complete units are available, each focusing on recaps and additional information for you. This pertaining to the topics in the book, students are a different branch of science. Every unit is made allows you to read both the teacher information presented with age-appropriate explanations for up of a student text, set of lab worksheets, and and the text ahead of time, to provide you with a subject that is very intriguing to youngsters. a teacher’s manual. Packages combine all of a broader knowledge base on these topics than This is a very well done earth science for the these components for each unit; these contain is taught in the text. This information would be K-4 crowd. the student text (your choice of hardcover or especially helpful if you do not have much of a All in all, although some fairly advanced con- paperback), teacher’s manual and lab worksheets high school or college level science background. cepts are presented here, they are introduced (Chemistry also includes a Periodic Table). Lab worksheets and review sheets are reprinted in a way that is exciting (because it is more Each 70-page student text is formatted similarly in the teacher’s manual in a reduced format (with like “grown-up” science) and incorporates fun to a high-school text, with each chapter broken answers), so you can follow along during the experiments. The packages include the teacher down into smaller segments on more specific top- labs. Each reduced experiment page is accom- manual, lab workbook, and either the hardcover ics. Although the text introduces concepts many panied by additional teacher information for or softcover text, as noted. children won’t encounter in their elementary sci- each step of the lab, prompting you to discuss EACH TEACHER MANUAL . .27.00 19.95 ence curriculum, the explanations are clear and concepts, to demonstrate an activity, or offering EACH STUDENT TEXT (hc) . .49.00 35.50 are presented in a way that they can understand. you examples or tips on the activity. Suggested EACH STUDENT TEXT (sc) . .29.00 20.95 The content is neutral, neither religious nor sec- conclusions to each lab have been included, so EACH LAB WORKBOOK . . . . .27.00 19.95 ular, and origins are not discussed in any depth, you can help students draw their own, or give EACH PACKAGE (hc) . . . 103.00 66.95 even in Biology. To give you an example of the them hints as to what they have learned from EACH PACKAGE (sc) . . . .83.00 53.95 types of topics covered, in Chemistry, chapters the activity. The last page of the teacher guide discuss matter, molecules, types of chemical for each chapter includes a reduced copy of the Astronomy: reactions (including combination, decomposition student review sheet with answers, and a space 054132 Teacher Manual and exchange reactions), acids, bases, neutral- for notes. There is no recommended schedule 054133 Student Text (hc) ization, polymers, DNA, and more. Biology included; you are free to complete the units in as 054134 Student Text (sc) covers taxonomy, cells, photosynthesis, plants, much or as little time as suits your student’s pace. 054131 Lab Workbook protists, life cycles of the butterfly and frog, the It seemed to work well for us to complete one FOAEHC Hardcover Package water cycle, and more. Physics includes chapters chapter per week. We would read each chapter FOAESC Softcover Package on: force, work, potential and kinetic energy, between Monday and Thursday, and finish the motion, electrical energy and charges, electro- week with the experiment and review. The pub- Biology: magnetism, conservation of energy, and so on. lisher suggests spending 11-16 weeks per topical 054136 Teacher Manual Astronomy is the newest edition in this series course, or completing two a year. Although 054137 Student Text (hc) and it includes chapters on: What is astronomy, the entire program is somewhat expensive, this 054138 Student Text (sc) astronomer’s toolbox (telescopes, Mars Rover, course is excellent. It is able to communicate 054135 Lab Workbook Hubble, etc.), earth, moon and sun, planets, more compex, advanced scientific concepts at a FOBEHC Hardcover Package solar system, other systems, our galaxy, other level that middle schoolers can understand, and FOBESC Softcover Package galaxies, and the universe. Each text contains ten the experiments are well chosen. chapters, split up into smaller segments on more The newest addition to the series is Geology. Chemistry: specific sub-topics. Each segment focuses on one If you have a child who loves earth study, rocks 054140 Teacher Manual topic, and is short enough to read at one sitting and minerals, Dr. Rebecca Keller has written 054141 Student Text (hc) without taxing short attention spans. The pages this study just for you. It’s filled with fun and 054142 Student Text (sc) incorporate colorful graphics and simple dia- informational hands-on activities and solid, fact- 054139 Lab Workbook grams, and important words are printed in red. A based information. The Geology books define FOCEHC Hardcover Package summary wraps up each chapter, recapping the the subject of geology, tools that are used by FOCESC Softcover Package main points, and a combined glossary/index is continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 599 the experts, rocks/minerals/soils, earth’s layers, similar, too. The program components include a Chemistry: earth’s dynamics (plate tectonics, volcanoes, hardcover student text, a teacher’s manual, and 054149 Text (sc) . . . . .99.00 71.95 earthquakes, etc.), atmosphere, hydrosphere, a lab workbook. Texts are formatted similarly 017704 Text (hc) . . . . 139.00 99.95 biosphere, magnetosphere, and the earth as a to the Level I texts, but are quite a bit bigger. 054148 Teacher Manual . . 27.00 19.95 system. Your young geologists will love this! Chapters are subdivided well into more and more 054147 Lab Workbook . . .27.00 19.95 If your students are possibly looking down specific topics, and they are broken up into man- FOCHSC SC Package . . .153.00 98.95 the road at a career in science, or if other more ageable readings. The font is still fairly large and FOCHHC HC Package . . .193.00 123.95 “bland” courses are boring your students, these informal at this level, and important vocabulary are an excellent alternative. Packages include the is colored red. Colorful, computer-generated Gravitas Science Supplements teacher manual, lab workbook, and either soft- graphics are abundant and help break up the text These items are not required for use, but may or hardcover text, as noted. - Jess and display concepts in a visually-appealing and enhance the student experience. EACH TEACHER MANUAL . 27.00 19.95 understandable way. Although there is certainly EACH STUDENT TEXT (hc) . 49.00 35.50 more text to read at this level, it’s still “chunked” Review Activities for Focus On Science CDs (5-8) EACH STUDENT TEXT (sc) . 29.00 20.95 so it’s not intimidating. Like Level I, summaries For those of you using the Focus On series EACH LAB WORKBOOK . . . . 27.00 19.95 and study questions are included at the end who would like more writing assignments and EACH HARDCOVER PKG . 103.00 66.95 of each chapter. As far as content goes, it gets hands-on projects, these CD-ROMs from Gentle EACH SOFTCOVER PKG . . 83.00 53.95 even more exciting at this level. For instance, Shepherd are the answer. These are PDF files in Chemistry, chapters cover matter, atoms, the that contain questions and activities for each Astronomy: periodic table, chemical bonding (molecular, section of reading in the student books. For each 054151 Teacher Manual ionic and covalent), hybrid orbitals, chemical textbook section, there are questions for before 054152 Astronomy Text (hc) reactions, stoichiometry, chemical equations, and after reading and an activity. Activities vary 054153 Astronomy Text (sc) acids, bases, acid-base reactions, titrations, mix- – writing out questions, drawing a picture, push 054150 Lab Workbook tures, solutions, surfactants, separating mixtures, or pull to do work, and much more. Activities FOAMHC Hardcover Package carbon chemistry, biochemistry, the chemistry are simple and may not require anything special FOAMSC Softcover Package of vitamins and minerals, polymers, biological to complete. The questions and activities within polymers, DNA, and much, much more. Several this series are done in addition to the activities Biology: topical appendices are also included, as is a fold- found in the Focus on Middle School Science 054155 Teacher Manual out periodic table inside the front cover. text and lab books, and many of them are simple 054156 Biology Text (hc) While the student text may not be radically enough they can be adapted for use with younger 054157 Biology Text (sc) different from the Level I texts, the lab exercis- children. ~ Donna 054154 Lab Workbook es definitely are! At this level, author Rebecca EACH CD-ROM ...... 12.95 11.95 FOBMHC Hardcover Package Keller offers students the opportunity to develop 025369 Astronomy 059736 Geology FOBMSC Softcover Package their own experiments to discover the scientific 025371 Biology 025382 Physics concepts they’ve been reading about. In the first 025380 Chemistry Chemistry: three labs, she helps them along by setting up 054159 Teacher Manual the problem, offering hints, and structuring the Super Simple Science Experiments (4-6) 054160 Chemistry Text (hc) following pages to guide students through they Dr. Rebecca Keller of Gravitas has compiled 054161 Chemistry Text (sc) might do. In the Chapter 4 lab and beyond, a selection of terrific, “super-simple” science 054158 Lab Workbook however, students are free to design their own experiments that can be used with any science FOCMHC Hardcover Package labs. Brief instructions that cover the point of the curriculum. Super Simple Science Experiments FOCMSC Softcover Package experiment and a hint or two is all students will breaks down the steps of scientific investigation have to go on. The following pages are blank but and allow students to focus on one bite at a time. Geology: gridded, like a college lab notebook. While it These experiments can be done with household 005692 Teacher Manual will obviously be intimidating for most students, items and help students develop skills needed for 005647 Geology Text (hc) it’s an awesome idea to get kids thinking about higher level science thinking. Each experiment 005669 Geology Text (sc) how they can investigate and solve the problem is one page in length and includes an objec- 005688 Lab Workbook rather than following a set procedure. If this is tive, materials list and an outline of the experi- FOGMHC Hardcover Package too radical for you and your child to swallow, ment. Other embellishments include a one-word FOGMSC Softcover Package there is a suggested procedure in the teacher’s description of the skill being developed (found in manual, although it’s really only there as a last an upper corner of the page), illustrations if nec- Physics: resort. Several questions are also offered in the essary, and the ‘results and conclusions’ for that 054163 Teacher Manual teacher’s manual for each experiment to help the particular experiment. A cumulative materials list 054164 Physics Text (hc) student “think through the process.” is found at the front of each book and reproduc- 054165 Physics Text (sc) The Teacher’s Manual at this level does not ible pages or templates needed for the experiments 054162 Lab Workbook include the amount of additional information are found at the back of the book. Examples from FOPMHC Hardcover Package to accompany the reading as Level I does. Chemistry are identifying elements from the peri- FOPMSC Softcover Package However, it does include an estimated text odic table, testing for bases and acids, separating reading and experiment time, as well as a list of ink, polymers, making a DNA model, and osmo- FOMSHC Complete HC Set 515.00 316.95 suggested materials for the experiments to have sis. In astronomy children will be constructing FOMSSC Complete SC Set 415.00 255.95 on hand. The teacher’s manual also includes models of the planets, sun and moon, finding the Complete sets contain teacher manual, text solutions to the study questions, and as men- constellations and important stars, and more. (hc or sc) and lab workbook for all 5 units. tioned above, guidance questions and suggested The Super Simple Science Experiments Lab procedures for the experiments. All in all, it’s Notebook is also available and is referenced in a consistently high-quality follow-up to Level I, many of the experiments. This notebook offers Focus on High School Science (9-12) with the invitation for students to “take over the boxes for sketching and blank wide-ruled lines After exposing children to high-school and lab coat” and create their own investigations. for writing as directed in the experiments. The college-level science in elementary school, it’ll This current Chemistry is a softcover reprint of laboratory notebook is not required. Students seem even less threatening in middle school! the older hardcover Level 2 Chemistry with no can use a notebook or Notesketch pad (20178, Level II takes the same manageable approach content changes. There were errors in the older 20179, 19930) which has room on each page for to science as Level I, breaking topics down edition which have been corrected. The content sketching and writing. into manageable chunks and then explaining of the course covers more depth than a high If you are looking to add more hands-on time concepts in a way that students can easily school text, but doesn’t cover every topic. This to your science curriculum or you want to add understand. The structure of the program is very course may be revised in the future. – Donna more to your Gravitas curriculum, these books 600 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. are a great option. The experiments included in earth & space, and physical science in an age-ap- resources. Each unit is divided into lesson plans, these books overlap very little with the experi- propriate manner. which contain all of the instruction, learning objec- ments found in the Gravitas curriculum therefore The program implements the BSCS (Biological tives, and teaching suggestions to complete the 5 Es would serve as a good extension to the program. Sciences Curriculum Study) E5 instructional of instruction. Small format student text and activity This series offers some good, simple hands-on model. This model has been shown to be one of book pages are surrounded by teaching and activity alternatives. ~ Donna the most effective strategies in science education suggestions. Answers are included for the activity EACH BOOK (except noted) . 17.00 12.95 today. The 5 Es in this model are engagement, book, revision exercises, and self-check exercises. 049765 21 Astronomy Experiments exploration, explanation, elaboration, and evalu- The Teacher Guide includes some information that 049766 21 Biology Experiments ation, and every lesson is set up in this manner. isn’t found in the student text, so it plays an import- 049767 21 Chemistry Experiments Engagement makes a connection between past ant role in the teaching of this course. 049768 21 Geology Experiments and present learning and cause students to think Although this series has been revised and is 049769 21 Physics Experiments toward the current topic. MPH stimulates interest much easier to use, the curriculum is still written 049764 101 Sci. Experiments 48.00 34.95 at the outset of each unit by showing an engag- with metric measurement and C° rather than 050933 Lab Notebook . . .15.00 11.95 ing picture and offering some thinking questions. F°. There are also references to items that may Exploration develops concepts through hands-on not be easy to get, such as Duckweed (a water SINGAPORE SCIENCE PROGRAMS (PK-12) activities – this is accomplished through the plant), or quail eggs (you may substitute chicken textbook and activity book of MPH. Explanation eggs). Some of the language used may also seem Start Up Science (1-2) communicates information and offers opportuni- unfamiliar since the publisher does use European This colorful series from Singapore Math intro- ties for students to demonstrate their conceptual spellings for words like ‘analyse’ and groundnut duces early concepts in life science, physical understanding. Elaboration is applying concepts (peanut). Overall, the curriculum is easier to science, chemistry, and earth science to the in context and extending understanding through use, more comprehensive, and more engaging very young. Each book focuses on one of these real-world application. Evaluation is the fifth E for elementary students. There is currently no sciences, and contains 29 lessons and an answer and provides opportunities for assessment of the correlation to US standards for this curriculum; key. Lessons are a page in length, with each student’s understanding. MPH offers assessment however, it has performed well in science testing topical lesson containing a short informational in three different ways. ‘At a Glance’ is found at in the international arena. ~ Donna segment, follow-up questions or a hands-on the end of each unit and is a concept map of the activity. The material is presented in its simplest big ideas found in that unit. This offers students Grade 1 form, and most often the questions repeated at a chance to see a summary of what they just 003833 Textbook 1A . . . . 19.50 the end simply ask the student what was dis- covered. ‘Self-Check’ is also found at the end of 003545 Activity Book 1A . . 14.00 cussed at the top of the page, although in some each unit and offers fill-in-the-blank exercises to 003709 Teacher Guide 1A . . 50.00 cases, it might be helpful to have read a little summarize the chapter content. The third oppor- 003860 Textbook 1B ...... 19.50 more material on the subject as well. The range tunity for evaluation is a bit more formal and can 003577 Activity Book 1B . . 14.00 of subjects is pretty impressive, including animal be used as semester assessments – the ‘Revision 003712 Teacher Guide 1B . . 50.00 habitats, parts of the ear and eye, seeds and how Exercise.’ This exercise includes a variety of they sprout, electromagnets, conductors, circuits, question formats – short answer, multiple choice, Grade 2 mixing colors, evaporation, how sound is made, fill-in-the-blank, etc. 003870 Textbook 2A . . . . 19.50 sinking or floating, seasons, solar system, Milky The textbook for each level includes colorful 003586 Activity Book 2A . . 14.00 Way, constellations, meteors, food chains, and photography, illustrations, and textual informa- 003737 Teacher Guide 2A . . 50.00 more. As an example of a lesson, one lesson in tion. Also included are ‘flashbacks’ which draw 003892 Textbook 2B ...... 19.50 Book 3 features a short paragraph on the prop- on previously learned material, and ‘explores’ 003626 Activity Book 2B . . 14.00 erties of some common materials, followed by a which require a student to develop skills such 003749 Teacher Guide 2B . . 50.00 blank chart. The students must decide whether as analyzing information, investigating for fur- some other common materials such as wood, ther facts, making inferences, and so on. ‘That’s Grade 3 glass, plastic, rubber and others are hard, if they Cool’ informational boxes offer interesting facts 003919 Textbook 3A . . . . 20.50 can be bent, if they last a long time, and if they that enhance the content for that section. ‘At a 003631 Activity Book 3A . . 14.00 are attracted to a magnet. After that activity, sev- Glance’ and ‘Self-Check’ are found at the end of 003752 Teacher Guide 3A . . 56.00 eral common materials are listed, and the student each unit in the textbook along with a glossary of 003920 Textbook 3B ...... 20.50 must match these to the item or construction it words for that unit 003643 Activity Book 3B . . 14.00 can be used to make. All activities are generously The activity book begins with an explanation 003761 Teacher Guide 3B . . 56.00 illustrated with friendly, cartoon-like animals and of the BSCS 5E, a concept map of process skills, objects, and altogether the books have a “fun,” an explanation of safety in the laboratory, and Grade 4 relaxed look about them, even though the con- activities for each unit. Activities vary greatly 003923 Textbook 4A . . . . 22.50 cepts are fairly well-presented and a little more and may include observation, labeling, draw- 003645 Activity Book 4A . . 17.00 serious that I’ve seen in other early elementary ing, short answer questions, coloring, charting, 003769 Teacher Guide 4A . . 56.00 science programs. Inexpensive and easy-to-use, crossword puzzles, classifying, circling answers, 003931 Textbook 4B ...... 22.50 this set could easily make up a complete sci- etc. Activities may include items that are easily 003647 Activity Book 4B . . 17.00 ence curriculum for the early grades, although accessible and others may require items that 003771 Teacher Guide 4B . . 56.00 you may want to supplement with a little more are more specialized. You may have to skip or reading, especially with interesting related library substitute accordingly. Each activity is easy to Grade 5 books to broaden their horizons a little more. follow and lists the aim or objective of the activ- 003934 Textbook 5A . . . . 22.50 Each book used to be available separately, but ity, materials needed, procedures, observations, 003671 Activity Book 5A . . 17.00 it is now sold only as a set of four books. – Jess questions, and conclusions. These books are the 003775 Teacher Guide 5A . . 56.00 046046 ...... 23.60 only consumable portion of the curriculum, so 003935 Textbook 5B ...... 22.50 the only part of the program you would need to 003675 Activity Book 5B . . 17.00 MPH Science International Edition (1-6) replace for multiple students. 003803 Teacher Guide 5B . . 56.00 My Pals Are Here! Science (MPH) just got a The Teacher Guide offers an overview of the facelift. This Singapore Approach science cur- book and how to use it, an explanation of process Grade 6 riculum has been revamped so it is more user skills and BSCS E5 model, table of contents with 003940 Textbook 6A . . . . 22.50 friendly and transitions easier. MPH is now learning objectives, pacing schedules for every unit 003681 Activity Book 6A . . 17.00 available for grades 1-6 and the format is more and a place for notes. The pacing guide or schedule 003807 Teacher Guide 6A . . 56.00 similar to the Singapore Approach math programs includes page references for lesson plans, textbook, 003946 Textbook 6B ...... 22.50 having parts A and B within an academic year. and activity book, the number of periods to be 003694 Activity Book 6B . . 17.00 Every level now covers topics in the areas of life, used for each lesson, objectives, process skills, and 003809 Teacher Guide 6B . . 56.00 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 601 Lower Secondary Science Matters (7-8) edition with answers. No additional teaching resources and activities available. Lesson plans Developing a keen appreciation and under- support is included. are offered for each chapter with a suggested standing of science will open doors for our The Structured Questions Book is an optional number of periods for covering each one. Each children as they reach their adult years, not only tool designed to expand a student’s scientific lesson lists learning outcomes, prior expected in the sense of being scientifically minded in our knowledge. Questions involve knowledge recall, knowledge, and concepts for those lessons. This technological society, but also through a curios- higher level thinking skills and application. A is written for classroom use, so some adaptation ity and appreciation of the world around them final paper is incorporated as well. Exam tips might be necessary. Full solutions to the textbook along with enhancing the development of critical are scattered throughout topics and detailed questions are also included (this portion is also thinking skills. Written to meet the 2013 Lower answers to all the questions are provided. Non- available as a separate booklet). Secondary Science syllabus from Singapore and reproducible. The softcover Textbook for each subject is in distributed by Singaporemath Inc., this new sci- Together, Levels A and B are designed to full color. Books are divided into themes or topics ence series will engage children as they develop cover two years of science. In Book A, students and then divided into 22 chapters (24 in chem- scientific literacy. Designed to meet the needs explore the diversity of matter through physical istry). Each chapter begins by listing the learning of diverse students, the series has been written properties, chemical compositions, separation outcomes (objectives) and wraps up with sections for academically advanced (express) students techniques, biodiversity, cells as the basic units for ‘key ideas’ which sums up the high points of as well as those considered “at level” (normal) of life, the particulate nature of matter, atoms and the chapter, ‘test yourself’ which reviews key students. While it is possible to use the textbook molecules, and light. Book B themes are Systems concepts, ‘map it’ which links key points togeth- independently, the workbook is considered inte- and Interactions. In Systems, transport systems er in a graphic organizer, ‘get it right’ which is a gral to the program, and students will also gain are covered including human and plant. It also self-evaluation, and ‘let’s review’ which provides a greater depth of study through the additional covers the human digestive system, human sex- questions to help students build confidence for supplemental materials available. ual reproduction, and electrical systems. Please exams. Along with textual information, the text The Science Textbook is the heart of the note the section on human sexual reproduction includes brief descriptions of the experiments program and helps students discover scientific includes teaching on premarital sex, abortion, found in the practical books with a few ques- knowledge through real-life context. Each chap- birth control and sexually transmitted diseases. tions. The Answer Key to Textbook Questions ter begins with a theme opener which focuses In the Interactions section, topics covered are is a spiral bound booklet that offers full solutions on relating the core concept to everyday life. A application of forces, energy, vibrations/sound, for the physics and chemistry courses and an chapter opener follows which provides a high heat and its transmission, chemical changes and answer key for the biology course. This is for the interest topic and key questions that work to form ecosystems. problems found in the textbook. the framework of the chapter. Individual sections Comprehensive and engaging for the Jr. High The Workbook complements the textual infor- offer a real-life context designed to uncover sci- student, this series offers homeschool families a mation by providing worksheets that include entific concepts. Also included are “Think and fresh approach to the sciences, although I would multiple-choice, structured, and free-response Explore” questions applying concepts to new sit- like to see a homeschool-friendly Practical Lab questions. Questions are at different difficulty uations and “Scientists at Work” which serves to component. All books are soft-cover. levels. The Workbook Teacher Edition includes highlight the contributions of famous scientists. 012630 Textbook A . . . . 20.80 the student pages with answers filled in. Key concepts are summarized through a concept 012635 Workbook A . . . . 13.30 The Practical Book is the lab manual for each map, and review questions are provided in three 012753 Wkbk Tchr. Ed. A . . 23.00 course and contains all of the experiments to levels of difficulty. One impressive aspect of this 012583 Practical A . . . . . 12.80 enhance the lessons of the program. Practicals textbook is the “Science Today” section which 012676 Tchr Ed Practical A . . 23.00 (or experiments) are designed to help students focuses on 21st century concerns to enhance 012612 Practical B . . . . . 13.30 develop good lab skills and scientific methodolo- critical and inventive thinking skills, communica- 012633 Textbook B . . . . 22.30 gy. This book is designed for a school setting and tion skills, global awareness, civic literacy, and 012667 Workbook B ...... 13.80 uses some lab equipment that may not be read- cross cultural skills. Written from a religiously 012716 Tchr Ed Practical B . . 23.00 ily available to homeschool families. It is even neutral perspective, there is no evolutionary con- 012736 Structured ?s Vol. A . 20.80 suggested that some of the labs be carried out tent within this series. A Textbook Answer Key 012747 Structured ?s Vol. B . 20.80 only in a science laboratory setting. Homeschool insert accompanies the science text and supplies 012761 Wkbk Tchr. Ed. B . . 23.00 families and smaller schools with limited budgets answers and web links for further research. can still use this book but will need to adapt or The Workbook provides several worksheets omit many of the labs. The course is completely corresponding to each chapter in the textbook as doable without using the Practical. The Practical well as two thematic reviews. Questions focus Teacher Edition includes the same pages as the on recall and application of concepts as well as student Practical Book with answers filled in. connecting concepts. Graphic organizers, chal- There are no test books specifically written for lenging questions and real-life application are all this series, so parents will need to choose alter- used to reinforce learning. The Teacher’s Edition native assessment options or use material from of the Workbooks contains copies of the student either the Perfect Guides or Structured Questions pages with answers. No additional teaching sup- books. Perfect Guides were designed for stu- port is included. Non-reproducible. dents in Singapore taking the “O” level exams for The Practical Books provide the hands-on these courses, so they function as a sort of a study experiments for the program. Activities are intro- guide. Perfect Guides contain study notes, learn- duced with real-life context and provide clear- Science Matters (9-12) ing objectives, common errors, glossaries, ques- ly drawn illustrations, step-by-step instructions, Science Matters comes from Singapore Math, tions with solutions and explanations, and tests and discussion questions. While designed for Inc. and is intended for the high school crowd. with both structured and multiple-choice ques- schools, it may be adapted for homeschool use. This series covers three branches of science – tions. There are four review tests and two final Publisher modification suggestions include using biology, chemistry, and physics. Like other prod- exam trial tests (with answers in the back). Topics chicken eggs to observe osmosis instead of a ucts from Singapore, there are several different are the same as the corresponding textbook but quail egg and forgoing the Bunsen burner. It is components. If you like other Singapore Math the order varies a bit between the Perfect Guide also possible to omit some of the experiments. science courses – My Pals Are Here, Interactive and the text. Structured Questions are another Please call for a complete list of supplies. Worth Science – this could be a good choice for your source of assessment material, with fill-in-the- noting is that some of the experiments involve high school students. The information is clearly blank, matching, short answer, and challenge “field trips” which reference Singapore locations. written and easy to understand, and all measure questions for each text. Answers are provided at It may be possible to find a local place to visit or is metric. However, the lab component will be the back. Biology and Physics Structured ques- utilize the internet for a similar field trip experi- difficult to implement at home. tions guides correspond with the texts. Chemistry ence. All measurements are in the metric system. The Teacher Planning Guide contains an shows different chapter headings although the The Practical Book Teacher’s Edition is a student overview of the curriculum and an outline of the sequence of actual topics is the same. 602 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. EACH TEXTBOOK . . . . . 38.50 weekly lesson plan, expanded (optional) topical Grammar Stage, students will do frequent nar- EACH TCHR PLANNING GD . 46.00 book lists, a shift from science “experiments” ration. The Student Workbook includes all the EACH WKBK TCHR ED (except) 22.50 to teacher-led “demonstrations,” more detailed pages needed for the unit projects, narrations, EACH PRACTICAL (exc noted) . 14.30 explanations of narration (notebooking) assign- lab reports, and a glossary. (In Biology, blackline ments, and optional lapbooking assignments pictures are provided in the back of the Student Biology Matters (will require purchase of the lapbooking e-book Workbook, which students paste into the box 012467 Textbook from Elemental Science). Quizzes are no longer on the page, then write several lines about what 012462 Teachers Planning Guide included in the updated Teacher Guides, but are they learned. Or, as an alternative, students can 012484 Workbook . . . . . 14.80 available as ebooks from the publisher. draw their own pictures.) The pictures are really 012485 Workbook Teacher Edition Each level of the program is made up of my only quibble with the workbooks; they are 012382 Answers to Text ?s . . 7.80 two books: a Teacher’s Guide and a Student all illustrated by the author and scanned, so they 012406 Practical Book Workbook. The Teacher’s Guide holds every- are very simple, somewhat fuzzy and off-black. 012419 Practical Teacher Edition 23.50 thing you need to know to teach the course In Chemistry for the Grammar Stage, narration including lesson plans, materials lists, suggested pages are replaced by Definition and Summary Chemistry Matters book lists, forms, quizzes and quiz answers. The pages. Definition pages are formatted like 012543 Textbook Student Workbook provides all of the worksheet Narration pages with an empty box and several 012542 Teacher Planning Guide pages the student will fill in through the course, lines for writing. Students create their own dic- 012576 Workbook . . . . . 14.30 including narration/summary/journal pages, tionary of chemical terms by pasting the picture 012577 Workbook Teacher Edition experiment pages, ongoing projects, and pictures of the item in the box and write a definition. 012518 Answers to Text ?s . . 9.30 for narration. Every course is divided up into 36 Summary pages are very much like narration 062248 Practical Book . . . 13.80 weeks of study. In many of the courses, you will pages, where the student writes what they have 062249 Practical Teacher Edition 23.00 spend a “chunk” of weeks focusing on one topic, learned about the topic. At the Physics for the then the next several weeks studying another. In Grammar Stage level, narration pages are called Physics Matters Biology for the Grammar Stage, students spend Journal pages, and these feature more space for 012886 Textbook 20 weeks on animals, ten on the human body, the student to write more extensively on the 012871 Teacher Planning Guide and six weeks on plants. topic they learned about, and define new terms 012930 Workbook . . . . . 15.80 If you appreciate organization with built-in flex- at the bottom of the page. At all grammar stage 012931 Workbook Teacher Edition 23.00 ibility, you will love how the Teacher’s Guide is levels, students write about experiments complet- 012863 Answers to Text ?s . . 11.30 laid out. Each guide opens with an explanation ed, including materials, procedure, results and 012762 Practical Book of the components, the activities that the student observations. 012794 Practical Teacher Edition 23.00 will be completing, and recommendations for I’ve spent the bulk of the description talking 065869 “O” Level Structured ?s 24.00 including an older student. In Biology for the about the grammar stage programs, but as men- 065868 “O” Level Perfect Guide 26.00 Logic Stage, this introductory teaching material tioned previously, there are two programs for is more extensive and includes suggestions for younger learners: Intro to Science for K-1 and including a younger student. After the teaching Exploring Science for PK-K or K4/K5. These information, you’ll find the list of text resources are structured similarly to the grammar stage and experiment books you’ll need for the pro- programs, but simplified for younger learners. At gram, and a topical index broken down by week. this level, the program emphasizes observation, At this point, the Teacher’s Guide is segmented hands-on activities, nature studies, read-alouds by topic, each one beginning with an overview from resource and library books – and lots of of what will be studied, a comprehensive list of coloring (although I have already noted some supplies needed by week, and memory work. concerns about the graphics with the upper levels, Now we arrive at the “meat” of the Teacher’s you may want to locate alternative coloring pages Guide – the lesson plans. For each week, you’ll especially at this level, as young students may not ELEMENTAL SCIENCE (PK-8) find not one but two complete lesson plans. One be particularly eager to color some of these rough If you prefer your science “outside the textbook” plan presents a 5-day science schedule while the sketches). These are also 36-week courses, with then you’ll want to look at Elemental Science. other plan is a 2-day schedule. Depending on weekly assignments provided in a bullet-point-like Designed as a Classical science program “loosely how the rest of your subjects are scheduled, one format and two scheduling options (2- and 5-day) based on the ideas for classical science education of these options will probably work better for you. provided. In Intro to Science, you’ll spend six that are laid out in The Well-Trained Mind,” Each suggested schedule is provided in grid form, weeks each on chemistry, physics, geology, mete- this one may also appeal to Charlotte Mason with a list of assignments for each day. The 5-day orology, botany and zoology. Exploring Science home educators. The program itself provides a schedule incorporates a mix into every day, while spends four weeks each on “the world around framework of science study while your science the 2-day schedule breaks it down into readings, me,” water, air, weather, plants, Earth, chemis- “text” and experiments are found in a selection of activities, and other assignments. The rest of the try, sound, and motion. Recommended library quality resource books including DK, Usborne, information provided on these pages is virtually books are listed for each week, and there are just Kingfisher and Janice VanCleave titles. Your identical between the 5- and 2-day schedules and a few primary resources you’ll use all year long. child will explore science through excellent read- includes a supply list for the week, vocabulary For Intro to Science, these are More Mudpies ing material, experiments and hands-on projects, with definitions, short summaries of the exper- to Magnets, Handbook of Nature Study, and notebooking, and memorization. Written to be iments to be completed and additional project/ Usborne First Encyclopedia of Science. Exploring religiously neutral, the origins of life and earth activity information. Updated versions actually Science uses only Science Play as a basis for are not studied in depth, although several read- combine the teaching information, then feature experiments (reading selections are found in other ing selections from secular resource books will both schedules on one page. After the lesson resources). Student pages at this level provide very contain phrases such as “millions of years ago,” plans, you’ll find a short appendix with additional simple experiment record forms, coloring pages or references to the Big Bang Theory. Author teacher helps and templates for several of the and blank pages to paste results from activities. Paige Hudson has plans to extend the series forms given in the student book. At the logic stage, you still have the two differ- through high school and the three stages of the The Student Workbook holds the workbook ent scheduling options, but the student’s work trivium (grammar, logic and rhetoric). Currently pages for each type of activity. All of the forms is somewhat more intense. Each week focuses Preschool, Kindergarten, Grammar Stage and for ongoing projects (especially observation) are on one topic and typically includes an experi- several Logic Stage level programs are available. found at the beginning of the book, followed by ment, vocabulary and memory work, a sketching Grammar Stage programs are being updated narration pages, experiment pages and pictures assignment, a writing assignment, and important this year with expanded Teacher Guides, and a for the narrations. The pages are clean and form- dates to enter on a date sheet. Several different much improved page layout. Updated versions like, with crisp printing and lines for writing. In writing options are suggested in the Teacher’s feature more teaching information with each Biology and Earth Science/Astronomy for the continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 603 Guide, including having the student write an GRAMMAR STAGE: Physics for the Grammar Stage (3-5): outline based on the spine text, writing a narra- 032363 Teacher’s Guide . . 21.99 19.45 tive summary based on the spine text or writing Biology Updated (1-4): 032356 Student Workbook . 19.49 16.50 both. At this level, the student is given all of their 032118 Teacher’s Guide . . 21.99 19.45 Resources: assignments in their Student Guide, and these 032107 Student Workbook . 19.49 16.50 004173 Physics Experiments for Young are duplicated in the Teacher’s Guide as well. Children . . . . . 7.95 6.50 The Teacher’s Guide also holds the suggested Resources (choose one per unit) 000980 Usborne Int-Linked Science schedules, notes on the experiment and expected Animals: Encyclopedia . . . . 35.99 results, comprehension questions to ask the stu- 029186 First Encyclopedia of Animals 008336 Who Was Thomas Alva Edison? dent (with answers), examples of finished sketch- (Gr. K-2) . . . . .10.99 8.25 ...... 5.99 4.50 es with labels, and additional activity sugges- 014569 DK Encyclopedia of Animals 045659 Isaac Newton (Giants of Sci) tions. Like the lower levels, an appendix is also (Gr. 2-4) . . . . .21.99 15.50 (secular option) . . .7.99 5.95 included for the teacher with examples of student Human Body: OR work (including sample outlines and narrative 026760 First Human Body Encyclopedia 005628 Sowers: Isaac Newton 8.99 6.95 summaries), copies of forms that the student will (Gr. 1-3) . . . . .17.99 12.50 use, and more. Unit tests and answers are also 010198 Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia included in the Teacher’s Guide. The Student (Gr. 4-6) . . . . .34.99 22.95 Guide will also feel familiar if you have used Plants: a grammar stage level. All “Ongoing Project” 000980 Usborne Science Encyclopedia forms are found in the front, followed by the (rec. for Gr. 3-5) . .39.99 35.99 group of forms and worksheets the student will Science Demonstrations: use that week (including the main assignment 027250 Science Around the World list for the week). Ongoing Projects at this level ...... 14.95 11.95 include keeping track of important dates on four 012845 Biology for Every Kid 16.00 12.75 date sheets (Ancient, Medieval, Early Modern and Modern Times) and working on a science fair project for the year. The author highly rec- Earth Sci/Astronomy Updated (1-4): ommends completing a science fair project for 032276 Teacher’s Guide . . 21.99 19.45 Biology for the Logic Stage (5-8): the year, and a series of project worksheets help 032228 Student Workbook . 19.49 16.50 032167 Teacher’s Guide . . 25.99 21.35 guide the student through the process. 032150 Student Workbook . 25.99 21.35 If your young student already loves to pore Resources (choose 1 option per unit) over science books, I would anticipate that Planet Earth: Spine Resources: they would enjoy this program. The supporting 002877 Basher Science Planet Earth 000980 Usborne Int-Linked Science resources are quality books, and there is a nice (rec. for Gr. 1-2) . . 8.99 6.75 Encyclopedia . . . . 35.99 balance of activities and reading. Because the 009929 Discover Science: Planet Earth 010198 Kingfisher Sci. Ency. .34.99 22.95 student generates so much of the content in (rec. for Gr. 2-4) . . 7.99 5.95 the Student Workbook, these really become a Weather: Encyclopedias for Reports: complete, personalized record of student work. 002877 Basher Science Planet Earth 006644 Illustrated Dictionary of Science Some other “pluses” to this program are the ease (rec. for Gr. 1-2) . . 8.99 6.75 ...... 29.99 26.99 of use (the lesson plans are already laid out for Rocks and Fossils: 033367 Human Body Eyewitness 9.99 7.50 you!) and the price, which is reasonable. The 022431 Rocks & Minerals (Nat’l Geo Rdr) cost will vary depending on which resources (rec. for Gr. 1-2) . . 3.99 3.25 you already own and which you decide to pur- 027366 Discover Science: Rocks Earth Science & Astronomy Logic Stage (5-8): chase, but on the whole I would expect it to be & Minerals (rec. Gr. 2-4) 7.99 5.95 053483 Teacher’s Guide . . 25.99 21.35 comparable or lower than many other programs Solar System: 053482 Student . . . . . 25.99 21.35 in this section. I also appreciate that the topics 002707 Astronomy (Basher Science) Spine Resources: are leveled by stage, which makes it easy to (rec. for Gr. 1-2) . . 8.99 6.75 000980 Usborne Int-Linked Science know where to jump in, and also that you’ll be 044361 First Space Encyclopedia (DK) Encyclopedia . . . . 35.99 covering life science, astronomy, chemistry and (rec. for Gr. 3-4) . .16.99 11.95 010198 Kingfisher Science Ency 34.99 22.95 physics at each stage, following the classical Stars & Space Exploration Tools: 011598 Astronomy (Eyewitness) 16.99 11.95 cycle. Because the program is religiously neu- 029837 Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations 054591 Exploring the Night Sky 9.95 7.95 tral, you will not find much “editing” necessary (rec. for Gr. 1-4) . . 8.99 6.75 either way and may choose to supplement with 019864 Who Is Neil Armstrong? 5.99 4.50 your own resources to explain origins if you and (or other Neil Armstrong biography) Chemistry for the Logic Stage (5-8) your child want to study that further. Although Science Demonstrations (BOTH required): 013834 Student Guide . . .25.99 21.35 the content is straightforward, the author is avail- 012847 Earth Sci for Every Kid 16.00 12.75 013835 Teacher Guide . . .25.99 21.35 able to provide support via email, and there is a 012844 Astronomy for Every Kid 16.00 12.75 Yahoo group as well. Grades and resources for Spine Resources: each course are listed below. – Jess 004894 DK Encycl of Science 21.99 15.50 Chemistry (Updated for 2016) (3-5): 010198 Kingfisher Sci Encycl 34.99 22.95 Exploring Science (PK-K): 032221 Teacher’s Guide . . 21.99 19.45 006644 Usborne Illus. Dictionary of 050922 Teacher’s Guide . . 19.99 14.95 032218 Student Workbook . 19.49 18.95 Science ...... 26.99 050921 Student Workbook . 17.99 14.50 011599 Chemistry (Eyewitness) 16.99 11.95 Resources: Intro to Science (K-1): 011656 Adventures w/ Atoms and 032350 Teacher’s Guide . . 19.99 14.95 Molecules Bk 1 . . .9.95 8.75 Physics for the Logic Stage (5-8) 032303 Student Workbook . 17.99 14.95 000980 Usborne Int-Linked Science 061342 Student Guide . . .25.99 21.35 Resources: Encyclopedia . . . . 35.99 061343 Teacher’s Guide . . 25.99 21.35 007638 More Mudpies to Magnets 000184 Marie Curie’s Search for ...... 16.95 13.95 Radium ...... 7.99 5.95 Spine Resources: 014298 Handbk Nature Study .27.95 22.25 000185 Pasteur’s Fight Against 004894 DK Encycl of Science 21.99 15.50 First Encyclopedia of Science (OOP) Microbes . . . . . 7.99 5.95 052820 Bridges and Tunnels .15.95 11.50 052822 Robotics . . . . .15.95 11.50 604 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. DISCOVERING NATURE SERIES (PK-12) drawing and writing, and as they do this, they’ll through a series of nature parables authored And now for something completely different! spend much more time with animal and plant by Mrs. Margaret Gatty. This Charlotte Mason style science program species than they would with a traditional sci- 063614 Made In His Own Image (5-8) from Queen Homeschool Supply offers students ence program. You’ll want to note, however, In response to parent requests to create a a unique approach to science through nature that there is no teacher component; no answer course like Every Herb Bearing Seed for study, research and engaging stories. Each vol- key. As the teacher, you’re responsible for mak- middle schooler students, this text weaves ume follows a specific nature theme and features ing sure they get the most out of each lesson, together anatomy and physiology with content and activities suitable for a range of grade and you may spend a considerable amount of healthy natural living. Topically you will levels. There are 36 lessons in each volume, all time helping younger students locate the resourc- study healthy bones, nerves and brain, mus- structured so that they can be easily divided into es they’ll need. At the high school level, the cles and tendons, vitamins and minerals five days of work for 180 total days of science. content varies considerably from other courses. along with chiropractic care, harmful effects Every lesson begins with a fictional but educa- There is no lab component, and although stu- of alcohol and cigarette smoking, gluten tional read-aloud that serves as an introduction to dents will learn a great deal about some topics, and autoimmune disorder, plus much more. the topic, and includes some tidbits to spark the such as sea creatures in Summer by the Sea, they Written at a level middle school children can reader’s interest. Follow-up activities are related won’t be spending a much time (if any) on other understand and relate to. to the animal or plant mentioned or discussed in biology topics like genetics and DNA, cellular 020524 Let the Rocks Cry Out (6-8) the read-aloud, but often the student will need biology, dissection and anatomy, etc. This may Covers earth science topics for junior high to do further research to answer the questions be something to consider if your student is pursu- students: geology, volcanoes, earthquakes, or complete the activity. The style, content ing further education in the sciences or is facing light, sound, weather and more. and length of the read-alouds vary from book standardized testing in science. Finally, the 050509 Summer by the Sea (9-12) to book, with A Nature Walk with Aunt Bessie, visuals are somewhat disappointing throughout Through a story of three siblings’ visit to the Mary’s Meadow, and Parables from Nature all the series. They all have a grainy look and are New England shore, high school students containing stories written in the late 1800’s while inconsistent in style. However, if you’re looking will learn about sea creatures, the ocean and All Nature Sings, Our Animal Friends, Summer for a very Charlotte Mason-like program and biology. by the Sea and Further Investigation are based have students that live and breathe animals and 051788 Further Investigation (9-12) around contemporary stories. There are several nature, this would be a program to consider. See Students will be exposed to chemistry con- activities following each read-aloud and these below for more details on topics and targeted age cepts and forensics through this story of a are extremely varied as well, so students aren’t range for each volume. Please note that volumes forensic detective and her brother. likely to get bored as they move from chapter to are consumable and not reproducible; each stu- 058846 Behold the Heavens (9-12) chapter! For example, in A Nature Walk with dent should have their own book. – Jess A one year high school volume covering Aunt Bessie (for Gr. 2-6), one read-aloud intro- EACH BOOK ...... 34.95 astronomy and physics through the stoy of duces moles as Harry catches a mole and shows 058847 Come and See! (PK-2) Elijah, a blind 15-yr old that comes to live it to Aunt Bessie. The following activities include Auntie Mary teaches young science students with his Uncle James, a physics professor a mole coloring sheet, a page of fun facts about about nature and science through the weekly with a love for astronomy. moles, a hands-on activity where students dig stories in this volume. Accompanying each 015806 Every Herb Bearing Seed (9-AD) their own mole tunnels and molehills in a sand- story are daily lessons incorporating drawing, Through the story of Sam, who becomes box or box of dirt, and digging for the answers fun facts, coloring, and hands-on activities. an assistant to a naturopathic doctor, high (no pun intended!) to some mole research ques- 051793 Our Animal Friends (2-6) school students will learn a year of anatomy tions. Other lesson activities in the book include Elementary students will get to learn all about and health, with an emphasis on natural drawing the life cycle of the frog, writing a short pets and farm animals through the eyes of a medicine. Topics include: anatomy, nutri- report on mayflies, comparing the common rat young girl who is lucky enough to have a tion, naturopathic medicine, probiotics, vita- and the water vole, examining pond water (with veterinarian for an uncle. mins, herbs, essential oils and more. the naked eye and under a microscope, if possi- 027408 Nature Walk with Aunt Bessie (2-6) ble), drawing different species of kingfishers, and Lessons are based around the story of Aunt SCIENCE FUSION (K-8) much more. Overall, the activities look engag- Bessie, who instructs her niece and neph- Written for today’s learners, Science Fusion ing and interesting, and children will really delve ew about insects, butterflies, moths, birds, offers students the opportunity to ask and answer into the topic. I have to admit though, that the squirrels, and other small creatures. Stories questions, investigate and draw conclusions coloring pages are a little less than inviting, with written by B.E. Wright. through textbook reading, digital lessons, and their somewhat fuzzy, low-resolution graininess 050293 All Nature Sings (2-6) virtual labs. It’s truly a course that will appeal to (you may want to invest in a Dover coloring book Students learn about forest plants and ani- all types of learners. The comprehensive, secular or two that is likely to have some correlating mals, dinosaurs, Noah’s ark, Creation days worktexts cover all pertinent topics in the areas of pages!) In comparison, Summer by the Sea (for and more through 3 stories by Mary E. life science, earth science, and physical science high schoolers) features higher-level activities Woodis: “Oakie of the Oak Tree,” “Daniil for the K-5 grade levels with separate modules and are much more research-heavy. In Lesson the Triceratops” and “Beneniah the Bear.” available for grades 6-8. Units within each book 8, Chloe and her aunt Judith discuss moonjel- 063613 Farmyard & Dooryard Friends (2-6) are divided into lessons which are done weekly. lies and jellyfish. The following activities ask Younger elementary children and those who These workbooks are colorful and inviting for students to research the phylum Ctenophore, struggle with reading and writing abilities are students and all information is included right investigate the difference between biolumines- the intended users of this year long science at the student’s fingertips on perforated pages. cence and fluorescence, explore the phylum course. Mixing stories about common farm Each lesson begins with an Essential Question Arthropoda, and write a short report about and home animals, coloring pages, oral which encourages the student to search for the other small creatures that live on New England discussion and copywork later in the book, answer in their reading, and/or Engage your Brain beaches. Other activities at this level include children will learn about bees, horses, birds, activities which include a prediction activity. sketching a plant, animal or structure, classifying cats, mice and other friendly critters. Active Reading, Visualize It, and Do the Math a given species, finding and listing the scientific 050294 Mary’s Meadow (5-8) activities guide the student through the lesson, names for given species, making a chart of the Upper elementary/junior high students will and Lesson Review activities aid in comprehen- carbon cycle and much more. As they complete get an up-close look at gardens, gardening sion, application, and reasoning skills, and a unit the activities, they are compiling a good deal of skills, small garden creatures, garden plants review concludes each unit. At grades 6-8, the information on each topic into their book. In and much more through the stories (by curriculum is divided into modules which can essence, they are writing their own science book Juliana Horatia Gatty Ewing) and activities. be used at any time during those grades. You and it will definitely be something they can look 050295 Parables from Nature (5-8) will want to choose either 3 or 4 of the modules back at and be proud of. A wide variety of science topics, from bees, to do each year, and they can be done in any Compared to other science curriculums, stu- birds, sea creatures, phases of the moon, the order. There are an odd number of modules, so dents will spend much more time researching, water cycle and much more are discussed continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 605 you may choose not to do them all. Labs are concepts rather than memorizing a collection of taught. Learn from the events in your life and included in the books with demonstrations in the facts. This series uses a multi-sensory approach from the world around you. A unique feature video lessons, but you may not be able to get where each lesson has a visual, auditory, and in this program is the labeling of “big idea” and your hands on all of the materials needed to do kinesthetic component. The Homeschool Set “small stuff” within each lesson. The “big idea” the labs personally. The kindergarten level is the includes the Teacher Manual and the Student of each lesson is the main idea to be learned. The only book that doesn’t follow the same format as Workbook. The Teacher Manual includes a list “small stuff” is all the details that go along with the others. It is in a horizontal format with large, of content standards that relate to each individ- each concept. For example the “big idea” in the bright photographs and illustrations and students ual lesson from the National Science Education lesson on the five kingdoms is that “living things draw their responses. This level works well for Standards as well as additional information are grouped based on their characteristics.” The non-writers. to present to the student, workbook answers “small stuff” in this lesson would be, “There are Don’t let the price tag scare you, this is a com- and assessments with answers. Complete Sets five kingdoms or groups of living things. Two are plete online course with accompanying worktext. include the Homeschool Set and the Materials the plant and animal kingdoms. Every living thing The online component is actually a video lesson Kit. Refill kits are also available to replace con- has a scientific name which tells us its species.” that includes simulations, animations, and video sumable items in the Materials kits. ~ Jerry If you are using the classical approach, you will demonstrations and teacher management center/ EACH COMPLETE SET . . .219.85 179.95 cover every subject 3 times. In this case, don’t student tracking system assists you in planning, EACH HOMESCHOOL SET . .69.90 56.95 worry about getting all the facts and details the teaching, assessing, and tracking progress and EACH STUDENT WRKBK . . 19.95 17.95 first time through. All of that will come at a later 24/7 parent resources. This curriculum is great EACH REFILL KIT A, H . . . 69.95 62.95 level. There is an outline at the front of the book for those who want a lesson taught to their stu- EACH REFILL KIT B, D, F, G .89.95 80.95 to help you know which are the main ideas and dents who learn better with a visual/auditory ele- EACH REFILL KIT C, E . . . 79.95 71.95 which are the small things. This will help parents ment. When you receive your book package it Level Cmp Set HS Set Wkbk Refill Kit know where to put the emphasis in each lesson. will include the worktext and a flyer that contains A (1) 037585 037586 037587 064723 One final note about the lesson content - the all of your activation information. After activating B (2) 037588 037589 037590 064724 publisher has made a concentrated effort to be your kit, it will take a few days before you will C (3) 002865 028136 028137 064725 “neutral” with regard to topics like evolution and have access so plan accordingly. The purchase D (4) 002867 028138 028139 064726 ecology, focusing instead on science facts that of one of the Science Fusion programs entitles E (5) 002868 028140 028141 064727 can be observed and experienced in level 1 of you to one year of online support. This series is F (6) 002873 028142 028143 064728 the curriculum. So, while you won’t find lessons a fusion of virtual learning and hands-on learning G (7) 002882 028144 028145 064729 on evolutionary theory, you also will not find and brings a new dimension to science curricu- H (8) 002922 028146 028147 064730 arguments that defend a creationist viewpoint. lum. Please note that because each workbook Notebook pages are included for every lesson, contains individualized activation information, and for each lesson students will do one or more we cannot accept returns on these items if the R.E.A.L. SCIENCE ODYSSEY (1-8) labs with a corresponding notebook page. Labs shrinkwrap has been opened. This is quite an impressive reinforce the concepts in the reading and teach 050958 Grade K . . . . . 60.95 49.95 science program! If you’re new material, so it is important to try to do all EACH LEVEL 1-5 . . . . .182.55 137.00 using the classical approach of them. The first notebook page in the lesson is 050953 Grade 1 050956 Grade 4 and you’ve had trouble find- the story page, which contains basic information 050954 Grade 2 050957 Grade 5 ing a good science program, about the concept being taught. New vocabulary 050955 Grade 3 this could be the end of your words are underlined, and previously introduced EACH MODULE A-K . . . .54.85 39.95 search. R.E.A.L. stands for vocabulary will be in italics. An instruction page 050959 Module A (Cells and Heredity) Read, Explore, Absorb and is included for every lab. This is for the parent/ 050960 Module B (Division of Living Things) Learn. Every lesson includes teacher and has a prompt to read aloud to the 050961 Module C (Human Body) a short portion to be read with information to be child, a list of materials, the procedure, discus- 050962 Module D (Ecology & Environment) absorbed by the student. Labs allow students to sion questions, possible answers, and extensions 050963 Module E (Dynamic Earth) explore new concepts, and all of this lends itself for the lab. The page following is the lab sheet 050964 Module F (Earth Water/Atmosphere) to learning in the early grades. for the student. This will be filled out as the child 050965 Module G (Space Science) This program is written to be used 2 to 3 times works through the lab. All pages are perforated 050966 Module H (Matter and Energy) a week for a complete and rigorous one-year sci- for easy removal. You can punch holes in the 050967 Module I (Motion/Forces/Energy) ence study. Life Science is divided into 28 units, pages and put them in a 3-ring binder as the 050968 Module J (Sound and Light) and students will learn about the human body, student does them. At the end of the academic 050969 Module K (Intro Sci & Tech) plants, and animals. Earth and Space Science is year, students will have a wonderful, fact-filled divided into only 12 units, including the earth, notebook of their own work. You can copy note- weather, rocks, and the solar system. Chemistry book pages for your family if you’re working with REASON FOR SCIENCE (1-8) includes 7 units on atoms, the periodic table, more than one child. If you don’t want to copy, From the same people that brought you A specific elements, molecules, states of matter and purchase just the student pages separately. Reason for Handwriting, this Christian-based sci- reactions. Physics has 10 units: What is Physics, Instructions on how to use R.E.A.L. Science ence curriculum includes hands-on activities in mass and matter, Newton’s Laws, friction, work, are found in the front of the book. Journaling every lesson. This curriculum was written for use aerodynamics, energy and waves, magnetism, ideas are included in Life Science and Earth & in Christian Schools (the course refers to student electricity, and more. Physics is targeted at 4th Space Science to help students develop the skill teams of 3-5 students) or a home school environ- grade, but with adaptations can be used from of keeping a science notebook. A website list ment (a parent and student can be the “student 3rd to 6th. The program is designed for the is included so you can research topics as your team”). This series could be good choice for use non-science parent, so the entire program is child shows interest. A book list is also included in a science co-op. This curriculum assumes included in one book. If you are a squeamish for additional reading, should it be desired. A the use of the Reason for Science Material Kits person, R.E.A.L. Science may not be for you. glossary of vocabulary words is included at the to conduct the experiments. The series focuses You’ll get dirty, handle bugs and worms, and back of the book. on 4 areas: Life Science, Earth Science, Energy & learn through hands-on experimentation. The A materials list for lessons is printed at the front Matter, and Forces. lessons in the book are intended to be done in of each book, so you can plan what you need in The student workbooks are colorful with the order from start to finish; each lesson building advance. Most materials are easily accessible, but fun illustrations one has come to expect from the upon the previous lessons. Vocabulary is pre- a few special items are recommended. For Life other “Reason for…” books. The lessons do not sented and then repeated throughout subsequent Science, you will need field guides, a gram scale focus on presenting facts, but go directly to the lessons. Words will be heard over and over, so or triple beam balance, butterfly habitat, ther- experiment or activity. This is in keeping with students will remember them without drilling. mometer, glass eyedropper, binoculars, garden the philosophy of the authors that elementary The authors suggest that ‘real life’ review is the snails, earthworms, butterfly larvae, spiders, and students learn by doing and understanding the best way to reinforce vocabulary and concepts pill bugs. For Earth and Space Science you will 606 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. need a thermometer, inflatable globe, R.E.A.L. Physics (2-5): lessons are available on Scienceshepherd.com, Science rock and mineral kit, triple beam balance 062178 Student Book . . . 68.99 53.95 along with a supply list for the activities. There is or gram scale, and binoculars. For Chemistry, 003233 Student Pages . . . 32.99 30.75 very little parent prep, and this course provides you will need a gram scale, a science or kitchen a nice alternative for the visual learner. ~ Donna thermometer, insulated copper wires, and a stop- Biology, Level 2 (5-8): 012128 Workbook A . . . . 12.00 watch. Physics mentions a spring scale (5-10lb, 011608 Student Book . . .132.99 103.95 012115 Answer Key A . . . 3.00 2-5kg), iron filings, and electricity supplies (bat- 011609 Teacher Guide . . .42.99 33.50 012134 Workbook B ...... 15.00 teries, battery holders, and miniature light bulbs.) 033336 Stdt Pages Only . . 39.99 36.75 012117 Answer Key B . . . 3.00 Physics offers 9 units and plenty of labs for kin- 069720 DVD Set . . . . . 95.00 esthetic learners. A suggested schedule is found ☼Astronomy, Level 2 (5-8): in the front of the book. Labs can be done with 070554 Student Book . . . 69.99 54.95 Life Science (7-9) very accessible items. A few things you may not 070555 Teacher Guide . . .40.99 31.95 Intended for upper junior high or freshman year, have laying around the house are a spring scale ~~~~~~~~ this course will lay a foundation for further study (5-10 lb. capacity), iron filings, electricity sup- in biology and human anatomy. The paperback plies such as a D-cell battery holder (2 needed) SCIENCE SHEPHERD (1-12) textbook is just under 300 pages in length and and a miniature light bulb and socket (One from contains 19 chapters covering: the characteristics an old flashlight works best; not an LED), and a Science Shepherd Introductory Science (1-6) of life, the chemistry of life, cell membranes, cell laser light. Student pages are reproducible within This uncomplicated elemen- organelles, DNA, cell reproduction, heredity, your family. tary course offers a Christian creation and evolution, scientific classification, Level 2 courses are the newest in the series. perspective and incorpo- the kingdoms of life, human anatomy and phys- Biology was the first to be published and con- rates video lessons, which iology, nutrition, and earth studies (ecology). sists of two required books: student and teacher are available on-demand at Looking at both this course and Biology, some of guide. Printed in black and white, this 750+ page the publisher’s website or the content is very similar, so if you complete this Student Book is divided into 7 units - organisms, in DVD. Students watch the course, then take Biology further down the line, cells, genetics, anatomy & physiology, evolu- video lessons, then answer some of the chapters will seem like review. The tion (pro-evolution), ecology, and classifica- the questions found in the course is structured very much as is described tion. Appendices include tests, essay worksheet, workbook (short answer, mul- in the introductory paragraphs above, with three “How to use Punnett Squares,” and attribution of tiple choice, matching), work a written puzzle available components. There is no lab compo- sources. An extensive glossary offers definitions (word search, matching, labeling, crossword), nent to Life Science, but you might want to check for the vocabulary found in the lessons. Labs are do an activity (cut & paste, drawing/coloring, out our Life Science – Instructional section to see abundant in this course - general labs and option- hands-on, or maybe video). Students will watch other available activity/experiment resources for al microscope labs. the video activity and there are instructions to this grade level. Life Science Quest from Mark The Teacher Guide offers weekly schedules, follow along and do the same activity/experi- Twain Media would be an inexpensive one to learning goals, resource lists, math concepts ment. Activities use common household items consider, although the content is secular. This related to each lab, lesson review using some and use easily accessible items. The workbooks course’s closest “relative” would be Bob Jones’ information not found in the Student Book, and aren’t reproducible, and all scripture quotations Life Science course, which is pricier, but features answer keys. Guidelines for grading and detailed are from the English Standard Version (ESV). The a built-in lab component, a very professional materials lists for each lab are also printed. workbooks have no textual content, so you will layout, and a full-blown teacher’s edition that Student books are softcover. need the video subscription (sold by Science corresponds to the textbook. This course will Astronomy is also now available for level 2 Shepherd). There are two different workbooks cover similar content, but is intended to be more and includes chapters on the basics of astron- for this curriculum. Workbook A is for 6 to 8 student-directed. – Jess omy, the Big Bang, Stars, Differentiating Stars, year olds and Workbook B for 9 to 11 year olds. 047034 Student Text ...... 50.00 Formation of the Solar System, Planetary Motion, Students from both age groups watch the same 047031 Answer/Parent Comp. . 12.00 Rocky planets, Gassy planets, Mapping, Earth 2 to 5-minute video lesson daily and work in 047033 Test Booklet . . . . 5.00 Day, and the Moon. The student book is 324 their appropriate workbook--great for a multi- 047032 Set (text, key, tests) . 65.00 pages and includes all textual information, labs, age group/family. Workbook B wraps up each activities, and exercises along with 3 exams. week with a review, usually a crossword. Topics Science Shepherd Biology 3rd Ed. (10-12) Lessons are reviewed in the teacher guide and include creation, earth science, life science and This is an extremely well-designed biology offers further explanation that might not be found physical science. Questions overlap between course and the lab components are sure to win a in the student book. The teacher also includes Workbooks A and B and the activities are very lot of accolades as more homeschooling parents answers, grading, suggestions, schedulgin, and similar. Workbook A uses larger print and experience this course. The text is hefty – over other resources. Workbook B asks a few more daily questions. 700 pages, divided into 34 chapters. While I This is an impressive program. Although written There are 35 weekly lessons and each lesson won’t list the entire table of contents here, topics to be used with the Classical Approach, this is is divided into 5 days; however, week 35 has include: basic biochemistry, the cell, cell mem- an excellent program for any hands-on learner. only 2 days of lessons in Workbook B and only branes, cell organelles, metabolism, photosyn- It covers the right topics, in the right way, at 1 lesson in Workbook A. A separate Answer thesis, cellular respiration, DNA/RNA/proteins, the right time. If you want a science program Key—lists of answers with no explanation—is mitosis, meiosis, genes and heredity, genetic that you can sink your hands into, give R.E.A.L. available for each workbook. variation, human genetics, the origins of life, bio- Science a try. ~ Donna This course will work best with your visual/ logical classification, the biological kingdoms, Life Science (1-4): auditory learner. With no text, students will need human anatomy and physiology, and ecology. 039411 Student Book . . . 68.99 53.95 to remember what they heard or saw in the video Chemistry (particularly biochemistry) is well-em- 039412 Student Pages only . 32.99 30.75 lesson. They may need to go back and watch the phasized. While this may sound intimidating, lesson again. Each video lesson is a gentleman the abundance of chemical structure diagrams Earth & Space Science (1-4): sitting at a desk (like a news anchor) talking really visually help the student conceptualize the 039410 Student Book . . . 68.99 53.95 about the concept of that day’s lesson. Pictures concepts, especially since they probably have 039413 Student Pages only . 32.99 30.75 and illustrations show up behind or next to him not have taken a chemistry course at this point. 005960 R.E.A.L Rock Kit . . 18.93 16.50 as he speaks. Vocabulary words are flashed on While it may seem like a bit of a leap to intro- Includes rocks and testing tools (streak plate, the screen in front of him and some of the graph- duce the chemical structure of monosaccharides nail and penny) in a plastic organizer. ics are then enlarged to fill the screen as he talks and glyosidic bonds at this point, these are topics about them. You can purchase the on-demand that students will be exposed to again in college Chemistry (2-5): video lessons from the publisher (a 15-month if they are pursuing a life science-related major. 045114 Student Book . . . 68.99 53.95 subscription) or the DVD option is a set of 8 As a biochemistry lover myself, I appreciate the 045116 Student Pages . . .32.99 30.75 dvds containing the same lessons. Sample video continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 607 inclusion of these topics and the straightforward rates human anatomy and physiology, while this 051465 Grade 3 manner in which they are explained. One of my is a separate course in Apologia. As mentioned Studies different types of scientists and how favorite characteristics of this course is the lab previously, the biochemistry component in this they work. Students also learn about matter, component. The twenty labs include hands-on course is rigorous and it appears to me that energy, light and moving objects. Through experiments, making and viewing slides under chemistry is emphasized in more depth here hands-on projects and study, students learn a microscope, and a series of dissections from than in ECB. One other difference is the authors’ about the moon, stars and galaxy. They will clam to fetal pig – but no frog (the author points treatment of origins and ecology. While many also learn of animal behaviors and habitats. out that dissecting a fetal pig is very beneficial users applaud Dr. Wile’s vigorous defense of 051466 Grade 4 because the anatomy of the pig is more like ani- his faith, I think some people will appreciate the Students demonstrate the importance of mag- mal and human anatomy and is large enough to way Dr. Hardin “shows” rather than “tells” that nets and electricity, ecosystems and food easily dissect). Lab instructional materials include Creation is better substantiated by the evidence chains, and the usefulness of plants and a lab manual and a lab DVD. If you are going to available. Ecological issues are treated the same materials. They learn about the Earth and its do the lab component, which I definitely recom- way in Shepherd, with the issue of global warm- changes, oceans of air, wind and weather. mend, you will want the lab manual. If you can ing treated as a debate, with evidence presented Students will also conduct experiments and spare the expense, the DVD would be helpful as for both sides. As far as labs go, there are more interpret data. Activities primarily use com- well. These complement each other, designed of them in ECB, although the frog is the most mon household items. to be used in tandem. In the case of the lab complex organism dissected, vs. the fetal pig in 051467 Grade 5 manual, the author did better than reinventing Shepherd. Labs are treated as a separate compo- Students build on investigation and research the wheel – he worked with Kathleen Julicher to nent in this course, which means an additional skills. They study atoms, elements, and the adapt material from her Experiences in Biology expense, especially if you purchase the DVD. periodic table, as well as, solids, liquids and manual, using her labs, and reorganizing the However, the completion of the lab manual and gases. They learn about energy, electricity layout. While many of the labs are similar, the lab reports is excellent college prep and offers the and light, and how cameras and telescopes layout in this manual incorporates visuals (dia- advantage of a separate lab book (labs are written work. Through experiments and research, grams and illustrations) and they have separated into the ECB textbook) that can get messy without students study the human body, including the lab procedure directions from the critical destroying the textbook. In summary, both are cells, heart, breathing and circulatory sys- thinking questions and lab worksheets, which are excellent courses, designed to be self-instruction- tem, and digestive system. Students also included after the directions for the lab. There are al for the student, with homeschool families in study animal and plant cells and life cycles also well-designed forms for writing a lab report mind. This course is a strong competitor for ECB. of plants, animals and insects. They will and making drawings of what was observed in It seems apparent to me though that Dr. Hardin learn about ecosystems, habitats and weather the lab. The DVD includes video instruction has done plenty of his own “homework” and effects on our planet, along with constella- for the labs, which will be a HUGE help for made some excellent decisions as to the format, tions and the planets’ effects on one another. anyone who could use a little more instruction content, and labs. – Jess Activities use common household items. and guidance. Author Scott Hardin talks viewers 047030 Student Text ...... 70.00 051468 Grade 6 through the labs, explaining what they will be 047025 Answer/Parent Comp. . 15.00 Students study earthquakes, volcanoes, the doing, and providing demonstration where help- 047029 Test Booklet . . . . 5.00 outer layer, the metallic core and oceanic ful. While not flashy or professional-quality, labs 047026 Set (Text, Key, Tests) . 85.00 plates. Critical thinking skills are developed are introduced with a “Powerpoint-with-audio” 047028 Lab Manual . . . . 20.00 with laboratory oriented projects including feel, and then he demonstrates the labs using the 047027 Lab DVD . . . . . 50.00 artesian wells, erosion by water, simple same materials that the student would be using. 049865 Lab Supplies only . 229.70 179.95 machines and photosynthesis. Activities pri- If you’re doubtful, check out the grasshopper Contains: dissection pan, dissection tool marily use commonly found items. Students dissection. That poor grasshopper is missing set, 5 blank slides (glass), 1 depression slide also study ecosystems, fossil fuels, solar ener- nearly half its appendages, and reminds me of (glass), plastic cover slips (package of 100, gy, thermodynamics, biodiversity, world- a similar squishy, brown specimen I poked at 22mm x 22mm), methyl cellulose (30 ml), wide weather, the five biomes, and energy in high school! While at times you might wish methylene blue (15 ml), iodine (Gram’s and matter in the environment. Traditional the specimen was better lighted, watching the iodine, 30 ml), Wright’s stain (15 ml), plastic assessment tools, such as oral presentations, author dissect the specimens and point out struc- eyedropper, protist culture kit and set of 9 science fair projects and cooperative activi- tures on the DVD will be extremely helpful if prepared slides used in the course. ties are incorporated. you’ve never attempted a dissection before. I also 049866 Dissection Specimen Set 74.32 59.95 051469 Grade 7 appreciate the microscope labs, where the author Includes earthworm, grasshopper, freshwater Introduces scientific equipment, how to con- points out structures on a microscope, orienting clam, perch & double-injected fetal pig. duct an experiment, and how to be safe in you to what you should be seeing. I wholeheart- 050261 Complete Kit . . 259.12 195.95 the lab. Students learn to classify the plant edly applaud the author’s efforts on creating a Includes all lab supplies and dissection spec- and animal kingdom and to identify life. biology lab DVD – it is one of those products we imens listed above. Students learn cell structure and cell parts have seen a need for over the years! While it is ~~~~~~~ and the different jobs of the cell. They study pricey, I believe it is absolutely worth it if you the human body and how it works including feel you and your student could use the guidance STARLINE PRESS SCIENCE (3-11) the skeletal system, the heart, the respiratory and demonstrations. As far as lab materials go, Starline Press Science is a character-based, system, the nervous system and the anatomy you will need a microscope for this course, as state standards aligned, individualized and inde- of the eye. Asexual and sexual reproduction well as the dissection specimens. We have put pendent learning curriculum. Each grade level is studied. Students study genetics, cloning, together a kit of lab supplies including dissec- provides self-directed instruction with minimal evolution, and the origin of life. Through tion specimens you will need for the course. At teacher supervision. Grades 3-8 complete twelve topic and project research a sample proj- this point, you may be curious how this course units (booklets) per year, with a suggested 3-week ect is created and presented. Students are compares to Apologia’s Exploring Creation with completion timeframe per booklet. Grades 9-11 encouraged to be inquisitive and analytical. Biology (ECB). Here are a few differences. First of complete 10 booklets per year. Softcover con- A lifelong interest in science is built with all, the writing in this course is more straightfor- sumable booklets contain black &white and field trips and real world experiences. The ward and to the point, with a less “chatty” feel. color illustrations. Each grade level incorporates lab activities primarily use commonly found The page layout in Science Shepherd is more vocabulary lists, fill in the blank questions, items. You will need to supply a dissection appealing, although the quality of the graphics chapter reviews, unit review/tests and labs at tray and scissors. is comparable. The structure of the chapters is most levels. See below for lab supplies. Please 051463 Grade 8 also similar, with end-of chapter study questions see publisher website for CA state standards Physical Science: Students study living organ- found in both. Both textbooks are hardcover. The correlation. Available only in complete sets with isms and their responses to the environment. scope and sequence of the courses are similar, answer/test keys. ~ Deanne They also study population growth, food although the Science Shepherd course incorpo- EACH LEVEL (except noted) .204.40 184.95 chains, and ecological succession. Students 608 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. learn to read a weather map and study Elementary Grades MCRUFFY SCIENCE (K-3) weather instruments, fronts and masses, hur- Much like their math program, McRuffy Science ricanes, tornadoes, lightning and clouds. CHRISTIAN LIBERTY SCIENCE (K-3) is gentle, hands-on, and uses manipulatives The curriculum includes hands-on laborato- Christian Liberty Academy is a satellite school and games to explore and reinforce science ry experiences, research projects, textbook for 20,000 homeschool students. They have put topics and ideas. Unlike other curriculums at information acquisition and note taking tech- their knowledge of homeschool needs to good this level, which are more self-directed with niques. Students also study speed, velocity, use in designing their science program. Texts brightly-colored textbooks and basic workbook acceleration and gravity. Through exper- use beautiful colored photography and are remi- questions, this program is more teacher-directed iments they evaluate chemical reactions. niscent of Abeka in quality. and manipulative-based, with little “busy work.” They study air, water, and chemical pollution McRuffy Science incorporates state and national as well as fossil fuels, solar energy, and ener- ☼Christian Liberty Preschool Science (PK) curriculum standards, while developing scientific gy conservation. Also studied are: electric This great resource can be used at the PK-K knowledge and thinking in an active way. Each currents, fields and circuits along with mag- level to teach simple science concepts connected kit contains a teacher binder, a student workbook netic fields and electromagnetism. Lab items with Bible truth. 34 easy-to-use lessons include and a resource packet. There are 33 weeks are necessary and include beakers, safety colored illustrations and pictures and supply list. worth of lessons, with science taught two days goggles, gram scale, copper sulfate, 0.5 M “What to do” gives the steps for the activity or a week. The authors have allowed that “extra” acetic acid, crucible tongs, and zinc (mossy). experiment, an explanation of what happened three weeks for various field trips, review, and 051446 Grade 9 or was observed, and an application with Bible “extras” that are sometimes hard to sneak in Earth Science: Beginning with a history of reference. Lessons are short and age-appropri- with a full-to-the-brim schedule. Life science, how the Ancients, Greeks, Europeans and ate and can be used in conjunction with the earth and space science, and physical science Modern Astronomers viewed the earth, stu- Christian Liberty Preschool Activity Book or as are all represented. Each grade level contains dents will study the origins of the solar sys- a stand-alone science program. 28 lessons are 22 multi-lesson units, and covering topics like tem, space distance, dating techniques and themed with a letter of the alphabet. For exam- weather, the five senses, length, volume, life discovering small planetary bodies. They ple, J for Joyful Noise (Music). Children use jars cycles, forces, movement, magnets, states of learn the concept of a galaxy, galaxy classi- of water in varying amounts to create music by matter, mixtures and electricity. There is some fication, and about protogalaxies. Students tapping on them. The Bible Application is about topical overlap, but the lessons contain different will study the earth’s layers, the Continental music as worship, David playing his harp for content. Units end with an evaluation. Drift Theory, seafloor spreading, types of King Saul, and the angels singing at Jesus’ birth. The teacher’s manual is the heart of the pro- tectonic plates, volcanoes and earthquakes. The 2-3 page lessons are random science con- gram, and lays out each lesson clearly for you. The Greenhouse effect, climates, the bio- cepts with fun hands-on activities. Note taking Each lesson in the teacher’s manual contains sphere, thermal layers, and the ozone layer pages are included at the back. Spiral bound, an objective, a list of materials needed, any are also studied. Students will learn moun- 130 pgs, pb. ~ Donna lesson prep needed, a teaching portion, and a tain regions, the desert, the great central 069066 ...... 19.95 14.50 conclusion. Lesson content is scripted for the valley region and the coastal ranges. No lab teacher, with questions and discussion portions activities noted. The World God Made (K) in bold (answers are given for some questions). 051443 Grade 10 . . . . 174.50 164.95 This worktext presents kindergarten science The materials needed are fairly common house- Biology: The beginning of biology, the attri- in the context of creation, with chapters corre- hold, craft, science or math items including butes of life and the meaning of science lays sponding to the Days of Creation. Text is nice pattern blocks, paper clips, iron filings, a mag- the foundation of this course. Students also and large and daily lessons are brief, befitting the nifier, wire, a bell, food coloring, a calculator, study matter, acids, bases, buffers, energy, young student. balloons, seeds, a ping pong ball, marbles, lipids and proteins. Differentiation of cells, 005493 Worktext . . . . .11.75 8.50 mirrors, and other objects. The color workbooks sexual reproduction, linked genes, DNA and 005492 Teacher’s Manual . . 8.50 6.25 are spiral-bound and contain student pages that DNA structure, protein construction, muta- are used with some of the lessons. Again, the tions, pedigrees and the Human Genome Our Father’s World (1) activities included in them are not so much Project are studied. Body system foundation The eight chapters study Creation, Day and “seat work” as they are simple, non-exhaustive including the nervous system, endocrine sys- Night, Seasons, Plants, Insects, Animals, People, activities to be done together. The resource tem, reproductive system, digestive system, and Observation. Text is crisp and easy to read packets contain posters, game boards, charts, excretory system, and muscular system is and activities are just right for this grade level. and cards for the games. These are full-color learned. Students record and analyze obser- 005491 Worktext . . . . .12.75 9.50 and contain illustrations, photos, and charts. vations, conduct calculations, use tables and 005489 Teacher’s Manual . . 8.50 6.25 The game boards and some of the charts are graphs, apply concepts, formulate hypothe- 005490 Test Packet . . . . 5.25 3.95 laminated for reuse. The cards to the games will sis, and design experiments. Lab Supplies need to be cut apart before play. Compared to needed include Elodea sprigs, aquarium (or God’s Wonderful Works (2) other curriculums I have seen at this level, I like beakers), microscope, microorganism refer- This worktext uses days of Creation as its frame- that this one emphasizes necessary concepts like ence chart, dropper pipettes, test tubes, glass work as students learn about Heavens and Earth; measurement, size, and graphing right along with slides and cover slips, test tube rack, gradu- the Sky; Land, Seas and Plants; Sun, Moon and more “fun” topics like the five senses, weather, ated cylinder and beakers. Stars; Fish and Birds; Land Animals and Man; and animals. The use of manipulatives, simple 051444 Grade 11 . . . . 174.50 164.95 God Rested (Summary). activities and games makes the program fun and Chemistry: Studies the branches and the lan- 005485 Worktext . . . . .12.75 9.50 keeps things varied and exciting. While there is guage of chemistry. Chemical bonds, ther- 005483 Teacher’s Manual . . 8.50 6.25 not much reading required for the student, or modynamics, mean and standard deviation 005484 Test Packet . . . . 5.25 3.95 a text to read from, the topics of each unit are are learned. Also studied are: atomic model, clearly listed in the Scope and Sequence in the nucleus of an atom, atomic weight, and Exploring God’s Creation (3) teacher’s manual, so it would be pretty easy to mass number. Students also study the devel- Students study such topics as the human body, locate library books and books you may already opment of Quantum Theory and Quantum animals, matter, energy, conservation, steward- have on the shelf to complement each topic. Mechanics as well as Mendeleev’s contri- ship, and plants all from a Christian viewpoint. Also, because the program doesn’t depend on the bution. Students also learn about elements The texts stress hands-on learning and combines child for a lot of independent work, you and your and energies, and the physical properties of color and black & white illustrations with text to child will be exploring science together, which I matter as well as nuclear processes, organic keep interest level high. Experiments use com- think will be a very enjoyable experience. – Jess chemistry and biochemistry, acids and bases monly available items, and review and quiz ques- EACH PROGRAM . . . . .110.00 65.95 and reaction rates. Additional lab supplies tions (with answer key) are included in the book. 038308 Grade K 042681 Grade 2 are numerous at this level. Contact our office 021799 Book ...... 12.75 9.50 038307 Grade 1 042682 Grade 3 for a complete listing. 006301 Test & Key . . . . .4.25 3.25 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 609 ELEMENTARY SCIENCE IN HISTORY (K-6) Christ (570 B.C- 370 B.C.), Science Before instructions and lesson reviews. Full-color graph- After much speculation and anticipation, Dr. Christ (424 B.C. - 120 B.C), Science Soon After ics are plentiful but not as bountiful as in the Jay Wile’s new elementary science curriculum is Christ (40 A.D. - 200 A.D), Science in the Early Apologia elementary books. Also noteworthy is now available, and dare I say, it has been worth Middle Ages (490 A.D.-1368 A.D.), Science that each lesson in this book contains three pages the wait! For those unaware, Dr. Jay Wile is the in the Late Middle Ages (1320 A.D. - 1519 of textual reading, which is less than the average author of the Jr. and Sr. High Apologia Science A.D.) and Science in the Early Renaissance daily readings in the elementary Apologia cours- curriculum which was specifically created for (contributions of Leonardo DaVinci). The great es. Dr. Jay Wile’s excellent elementary series homeschool family use, and he continues in the discoveries of early natural philosophy and could ease the transition to the Apologia Jr. High same vein with his newest courses. science are studied through the brilliant minds Curriculum for a middle school student who is Designed to be used every other day, each of of Pythagoras, Hippocrates, Plato, Aristotle, using a different program. the courses provides one year’s worth of science Archimedes, Galen, Roger Bacon, and Leonardo Texts are available separately as are the Helps & instruction. Each book is divided into six sections DaVinci along with many others. Topically, Hints. Sets include both the hardcover Textbook that include twelve foundational lessons and students will be introduced to human anatomy, and Helps & Hints softcover book. Dr. Jay antic- three challenge lessons, for a total of 90 lessons. medicine, optics, sound, music, magnets, plant ipates the release of other books in this series. While the challenge lessons may be considered growth, the atmosphere, density, water flow, Check our website or call to check availability or optional if you have a science-resistant child, erosion and more. upcoming titles. ~ Deanne you will find they add depth and enjoyment to Science in the Scientific Revolution starts with the subject being studied and provide excellent The Revolution Begins (1473-1564). This sec- Science in the Beginning: extension activities for older or gifted students. tion covers the important work of Copernicus 011810 Text ...... 39.00 Designed with the belief that children of and Vesalius. Subsequent chapters include: 011782 Helps & Hints . . . 5.00 elementary age can learn together, each les- Revolution from Mid 1500’s to Early 1600’s SIBSET Set ...... 44.00 son includes a hands-on activity or experiment (Galileo, Gesner and others); Revolution in Early 019074 Lab Kit ...... 84.95 (parental supervision required), approximately 17th Century (Kepler, Bacon, Pascal, plus oth- The corresponding lab kit from Nature’s three pages of reading, and review questions at ers); Revolution in Mid 17th Century (Guericke, Workshop makes finding those “household three levels of difficulty. The hands-on activities Huygens, Boyle, Hooke plus others); Revolution items” even more convenient. You will need or experiments primarily use commonly found in Late 17th Century (Redi, Leeuwenhoek; to provide various food items (eggs, celery, household items, although lab kits are available. Newton and others); and The Revolution at End etc.), soda, binoculars and a few other Supply lists by unit are conveniently located of 17th Century (Newton, Amontons, Leibniz and household items. in the front of the textbooks, making it easy to others). Topics studied include human anatomy, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. secure items ahead of time. botany, insects, astronomy, measuring time and While the hardcover Text contains all of the much more. Science in the Ancient World: instruction, the author has provided parents The fourth book, Science in the Age of Reason 025919 Text ...... 39.00 with a “Helps & Hints” softcover book which explores the scientists and discoveries from the 025858 Helps & Hints . . . 5.00 offers experiment and activity notes, answers early 18th century, concluding with science SAWSET Set ...... 44.00 to all three levels of questions, and optional at the turn of the 19th century. Topically, stu- 020034 Lab Kit ...... 84.95 tests/answers for those who want to incorporate dents will study temperature, botany, Bernoulli assessments (reproducible for family use). The Effect, biogenesis, electricity, geology, sponta- Science in the Scientific Revolution: author recommends students keep notebooks of neous generation, acids and bases, vaccines, 019291 Text ...... 39.00 activities/experiments and lesson questions to muscular tissues, atomic theory, light and color 019254 Helps & Hints . . . 5.00 evaluate learning. Some reproducible activity and much more. Famous scientists introduced SCIREV Set ...... 44.00 templates are included to facilitate this. include Edmond Halley, Lady Mary Wortley 004062 Lab Kit . . . . . 95.00 93.95 Currently there are four books in the developing Montagu, Anders Celsius, Benjamin Franklin, series. The first, Science in the Beginning, teach- Carl Linnaeus, Joseph Black, Henry Cavendish, Science in the Age of Reason: es science topics as they relate to the six days of Erasmus Darwin, James Hutton, John Dalton, 013237 Text ...... 39.00 creation. Here is an example of the questions and Thomas Young, William Hyde Wollaston and 013216 Helps & Hints . . . 5.00 how the level of difficulty increases. From Lesson other noteworthy contributors. Also introduced is SARSET Set ...... 44.00 9, Day 1 of Creation: the start of the historical transition that occurred 038624 Lab Kit ...... 84.95 “Younger Students: Where does your eye’s in science as discoveries came to light from lens focus the light that passes through it? Christian and secular men and women. Science in the Industrial Age: What do the rods and the cones do in the Science in the Industrial Age is the 5th book 067278 Text ...... 39.00 eye? Older Students: Make your own draw- in the series and covers the period from early 067277 Helps & Hints . . . 5.00 ing of the eye, based on the one you see 1800s to early 1900s. Students will learn about SIASET Set of both . . . . . 44.00 on pg. 25. Label the cornea, lens, retina, scientists like Georges Cuvier, Alexander von 032360 ☼Lab Kit . . . . . 110.00 and optic nerve. Make a note that the rods Humboldt, Michael Faraday, and many others. and cones can be found on the retina. Also, Science topics covered in this book are fossils, Science in History (Dr. Wile) Lapbooks (K-6) point out in the drawing where the blind chemical formulas, chemical reactions, colloids, 053008 Science in Beginning Lapbk spot is, and explain why it is a blind spot. atomic theory, electricity and magnetism, brain Printed . . . . . 28.99 26.95 Oldest Students: Do what the older students anatomy, digestion, respiration, eye anatomy, 053007 Science in Beginning Lapbook are doing. In addition, I want you to predict cells, germ theory, basic genetics, photography, CD ...... 22.99 21.95 what would happen if I changed the instruc- the nature of light, basic thermodynamics, and tions in the experiment. Suppose I asked astronomy. Jay Wile’s Science Binder Builders (4-6) you to hold the book so the red squares are At this point, you may wonder how this com- Excited at the opportunity to utilize Dr. Wile’s just to the left of your nose. Then, suppose I pares to the Elementary Apologia curriculum. new elementary Science curricula, but have you told you to close your right eye and look at At first glance, the main difference is with the felt like something is missing without the pre- the red and blue circles with your left eye. scope of topics. Dr. Jay’s new series provides made notebooking worksheets? If this describes Then, suppose I asked you to bring the book students with exposure to multiple branches of you, take a look at these Journey Through closer and closer to your face. Can you pre- science within the course of a year. Elementary Learning Binder Builders. Binder Builders are dict what you would eventually see? Write Apologia takes one topic and studies it in-depth notebooks: made easy. Reproducible templates down your predication and then see if it was over the course of one year. Parents who have of activities for the “older” and “oldest” are list- correct by actually doing the experiment that used the Jr. and Sr. High Apologia texts will ed in the textbook, including key person report way.” find this new series is similar to the upper level sheets and experiment records; vocabulary work- Science in the Ancient World, is divided into Apologia texts, with lessons written in a friend- sheets; book records and scripture memory copy- six chronological time periods: Science before ly conversational tone, step-by-step experiment work. Your children will be able to create a per- 610 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. sonal journal of their Science adventures through fluids, why things move, oceans, rocks, violent 059187 Level 1 Student . . . 20.95 notebooking journal pages and mini-booklets. earth motions, astronomy, interaction of body 059188 Level 1 Teacher . . . 90.25 You will need to provide colorful cardstock, a systems, and body stewardship. 059189 Level 2 Student . . . 20.95 3”, 3-ring binder, scissors, glue, hole punch- The Teacher’s Edition for each level includes 059190 Level 2 Teacher . . . 90.25 er, brads, stapler, crayons/colored pencils and an overview of the curriculum, standards and 059191 Level 3 Student . . . 20.95 divider tabs. While designed for grade 4 and up, content that are met by the curriculum, a worl- 059192 Level 3 Teacher . . . 90.25 younger children may also enjoy some of the dview statement, a suggested teaching schedule, 059193 Level 4 Student . . . 29.95 activities with assistance. Worth mentioning are components of the course with explanation, 059194 Level 4 Notebook . . 15.95 a couple of concerns I had with the inconsisten- suggested instructional approach, suggestions 059195 Level 4 Teacher . . . 90.25 cy within the product. First, while I did not find for teaching each chapter, and suggested use of 059196 Level 5 Student . . . 29.95 any typos or errors on the student sheets, there assessments. Step-by-step explanation for lesson 059197 Level 5 Notebook . . 15.95 are misspellings in the bookmarks of both PDF preparation is a helpful tool, along with an illus- 059198 Level 5 Teacher . . . 90.25 files. In addition, the Science in the Beginning trated example of scientific inquiry. The book 059199 Level 6 Student . . . 29.95 file clearly marks Days 1 & 2 on a title page but is divided into four units (life, physical, earth/ 059200 Level 6 Notebook . . 15.95 the other days are excluded (although the text- space, human body); then subdivided into chap- 059201 Level 6 Teacher . . . 90.25 book includes all the days of creation. Textbooks ters and lessons. Each chapter begins with “key are required to use the Binder Builders. The ideas,” a list of major ideas for that chapter, and Purposeful Design Middle School Science (6-9) CD-ROM contains printable pdf files. Families a section on chapter preparation that includes Purposeful Design (ACSI) has now published may print/reproduce pages for their individual vocabulary, an introduction to the topic, and a science curriculum for the junior high/middle children. Co-op and Classroom licenses are summation for each lesson in that chapter. A list school grade levels. Life Science is now avail- available from the publisher. ~ Deanne of supplemental materials is also included in this able, and Earth & Space Science will be avail- EACH CD-ROM ...... 25.00 23.95 section and shows what should be printed from able Spring of 2017. If you like using Purposeful 061255 Science in the Ancient World the teacher resource cd (included at the back of Design materials for your elementary grades and 061256 Science in the Beginning the book) such as blackline masters, transparen- want to continue with the familiar and easy-to- cy masters, and computer presentations. There use format, you can now continue through the are also chapter tests, reviews, informational junior high years. Just like the 4th through 6th reproducibles and much more on this valuable grades of the curriculum, there are 3 components resource cd. (Some of our current stock will still – teacher manual, student text, and lab manual. include a CD with these files, but new inventory The Teacher Manual is an important part of the will have a URL to download these.) Each lesson curriculum, including a lot of additional informa- then includes the objective, materials specific to tion not found in the student text. The front pages that lesson, any necessary preparation, introduc- offer an overview of the course and each com- tory materials, and directed instruction. Small ponent; how to prepare a lesson; and an expla- format pictures of the corresponding student nation of the scientific method, measurements, pages are shown at the end of each 2-page les- and lab safety. You will then find instruction for PURPOSEFUL DESIGN SCIENCE 2nd Ed. (1-6) son. An extension activity is included in each each chapter and each lesson. For each chapter, The title of this series comes from the idea that lesson to further reinforce learning. Answers for a list of key ideas and vocabulary; summary; and God’s design of creation was on purpose; that the science notebook pages for grades 4-6 are at lesson background are given. As you begin each theme is reflected throughout the lessons as each the end of each chapter. The last lesson of each lesson (numbered: i.e. 1.1.1, 1.1.2, 1.1.3…), chapter brings together the wonders of God’s chapter is review. A glossary lists the highlighted there are objectives, lesson-specific vocabulary, world and a Biblical worldview. This series vocabulary words from each chapter, and they materials needed for the lesson (not the lab), an was developed to guide students through inves- are cross-referenced with the lesson and page introduction, discussion questions, activities, and tigating, observing and thinking about the world number where they are found. answers to the lesson review. Small format stu- around them. Children are naturally curious, and Student Texts are in two different forms. For dent pages are shown for each lesson. The lesson this course uses activities that will capitalize on levels 1-3, they are softcover, full-color, and con- shows when it is time for a lab, along with the that curiosity to help them learn. sumable (not reproducible) and each chapter is a supplies needed. Small format lab manual pages Every level provides an overview of life sci- tear-out (perforated pages) booklet. Information are included with suggested answers written in ence, physical science, earth and space, and on each topic is presented with new words high- red. “Try This” boxes are found throughout the the human body. Level 1 also covers mammals, lighted and illustrations and pictures to appeal lessons for additional opportunities to learn. A fish, birds, insects, movement, machines, teeth, to the visual learner. Print is larger and easier resource cd is found in the back of the teacher bones & muscles, heart & blood, lungs & air, to read for young eyes. Activities are scattered edition and includes PDFs of blackline masters, stomach & food, seasons, and space. Level 2 throughout the chapters. Chapter and vocabulary transparency masters, chapter tests, and answer focuses on plants, vertebrates, invertebrates, reviews finish out the chapter. keys. habitats, energy, light, heat, sound & hearing, Student texts for levels 4-6 are bright, color- The Student Text is hardcover and is divided sight & touch, taste & smell, weather, and ocean. ful, hardcover books that present the informa- into units. Seven units cover life; viruses/bacteria/ In Level 3 you’ll study ecosystems, life of plants, tion; a separate softcover, consumable Science archaea/fungi/protists; plants; animals; human plant variety, matter, motion & force, electricity, Notebook is used for written activities. In the body; genetics and heredity; and ecology. Units magnets, musculoskeletal system, nervous sys- Field, Quick Fact, Outlook, and Links are found are then divided into chapters and lessons. tem, health, rocks & soils, earth’s surface, chang- throughout the chapters in the student text and Before jumping into the chapters, there is an es in the earth’s surface, solar system, and stars provide the student with opportunities for expan- explanation of scientific method, measurements, & constellations. Level 4 covers design, order, sion on the topic. The science notebook provides and lab safety. A glossary can be found at the diversity, and system of life, energy & heat, light hands-on activities with application of the con- back of the text for easy reference. & sound, motion & force, matter & its uses, cepts being learned. Sometimes the blacklines The Lab Manual offers activity pages for every lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, universe, and transparencies (found on the resource cd) are lab that are numbered by lesson – these are wellness & the body sys used with the science notebook pages. non-reproducible and are perforated for easy tems. Level 5 includes natural cycles, life cycles, I really like this science program. The infor- removal. When applicable, the consumable cells, ecological succession, measuring matter, mation is thorough and presented in an age work pages are set up following scientific method changing matter, force and work, electricity and appropriate manner. The color pictures and illus- – question, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, and magnetism, earth’s processes, natural resources, trations really capture the reader’s attention. The conclusion. A supply and step-by-step instruc- weather and climate, sun/earth/moon, transitions booklets in levels 1-3 aren’t overwhelming to a tions are offered. Although there is a supply list in the human body and disease. Level 6 covers child. With the revisions that have been made in in the teacher manual, the lab manual is the only classification, cell processes, heredity and genet- this 2nd edition, the course seems more manage- place that the instructions for the lab are found. ics, Periodic Table of Elements, states of matter, able for homeschool use. ~ Donna continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 611 Many of the labs and experiments can be done learn about zoology - mammals and their habitats Upper Elementary / Middle School with items from around your home or which – in volume one, and then continue the journey are easily accessible. In some cases, you may through tombs in Ethiopia, a landfill in Texas, GOD’S DESIGN FOR SCIENCE 4th Ed. (3-8) be asked to provide hand lenses, thermometers, and much more as they explore human anatomy There is a tendency to water down scientific meter sticks, spring scales, eyedroppers, micro- in volume two. Children in fourth through sixth concepts for the elementary student until there scope slides, or a triple beam balance. If you grade can read the adventures on their own, or isn’t much of interest left! Fortunately, it doesn’t can’t obtain some of these items, just skip that parents can read them aloud to all ages. have to be that way. This series, geared towards lab. Since plenty of labs are included, skipping a The Sassafras Guides offer the road maps for elementary-aged children, focuses on science few for which you don’t have supplies shouldn’t your travels. These books contain 18 chapters from a biblical viewpoint, is flexible enough to affect learning the content. that correspond to the chapters in the texts. For be used with children of slightly different age lev- If you are familiar with Purposeful Design, you each chapter there is a summary, information els and learning styles, is open-ended, and best know that their curriculum is written for class- and instruction for the Official Sassafras Scidat of all, has lots of fun hands-on activities that are room use – this course is no exception. Most Logbook, encyclopedia readings, a list of addi- sure to impress the kids. activities and group suggestions can be adapted tional living books on the topic, an experiment, The series is organized into life, earth and for a homeschool environment. The content is vocabulary, copywork & dictation, additional space, chemistry and physics series, each with solid and would be comparable for those doing activities, and optional schedules. The schedule three texts and teacher guides. Each series is Bob Jones or Abeka materials. This is a great offers a two and five day pacing option for the designed to be usable with a range of grades, addition to the Purposeful Design line of prod- course. Encyclopedia suggestions are Kingfisher with a challenge section for 7th and 8th graders. ucts, and I can’t wait to see what the new Earth First Encyclopedia of Animals (#29186) for Suggestions for use for 1st and 2nd graders has & Space curriculum looks like. ~ Donna younger children and DK Encyclopedia of been removed from the 4th edition, as Answers Life Science Animals (#14569). Experiments for chapters 1-3 in Genesis plans to release a “Beginner” series 000271 Lab Manual . . . . 19.95 and 16-18 are in the guide, but you will need for grades 1-2 later in 2017. It is recommended 000285 Student Text ...... 41.95 Science Around the World by Janice VanCleave that you do all 3 books from one area of science 000422 Teacher Manual . . . 90.25 (#27250) for the experiments in chapters 4-15. for a one-year curriculum. There are 35 lessons For your convenience and planning purposes, in each book, so if you do science 3 times per Earth & Space there is a complete “living book” and supplies list week, you should be able to finish one series in 066865 Lab Manual . . . . 19.95 at the front of the guide. An appendix includes a year. You will need both the student and the 066866 Student Edition . . . 41.95 reproducible pages and is limited to reproduction teacher guides to use the course as the teaching 066867 Teacher Edition . . . 90.25 for family use only. information, answer keys and supply lists are The Official Sassafras Scidat Logbooks become found in the Teacher Guide. Multiple children Physical Science a record of each child’s journey as he/she visits could share one student book if needed, as stu- 072694 Student Text ...... 50.00 each location with the twins. The logbooks dent worksheets and lab sheets are reproducible. 072695 Teacher Edition . . . 90.25 include illustrations, maps on which the child In each Teacher Guide you’ll find a helpful 072693 Lab Manual . . . . 19.95 colors or marks locations, a place to record orientation to gear you up for teaching science. project information, and pages for notes. The The authors are very sensitive to the needs Logbook is not reproducible, so you will want of children of different learning styles such one for each child. There is a fair amount of as auditory, visual, kinesthetic, relational, and writing, so some of the activities may not be analytical. They have made a significant effort appropriate for younger children. ~ Donna to include a range of activities and ways of EACH LOGBOOK . . . . . 12.49 10.99 presenting material that will appeal to students EACH GUIDE ...... 20.99 18.35 with varying learning styles. In fact, they even EACH BOOK (ADVENTURES) 15.99 14.95 mark activities with small icons to indicate which learning style the activity is best suited to. The Book Guide Logbook authors also take pains to help you teach from V1: Zoology 001834 001810 001806 a solid creationist viewpoint, and equip you to V2: Anatomy 011912 011884 011875 answer questions posed by evolutionists, which V3: Botany 056148 056147 056146 you will inevitably come across in supplemental V4: Earth Sci 061344 065500 065499 science texts and books. The current publisher, V5: Geology 067520 067519 067518 Answers in Genesis, has incorporated their Seven ~~~~~~~ C’s concept of Biblical history (creation, corrup- SASSAFRAS SCIENCE (1-6) tion, catastrophe, confusion, Christ, cross, and What a delightful way to learn science! Read Patterns of Nature (Rod and Staff) (2) consummation) into the curriculum. Symbols are a story, perform experiments, keep a log, learn Patterns of Nature is Rod and Staff’s 2nd grade placed at key spots in the student text and teach- some science. This Charlotte Mason style, hands- science curriculum and is used in the Memoria ing helps for these are found in the teacher guide. on, inquiry-based science program might be just Press 2nd grade curriculum packages. This cur- The “meat” of the course is found in the full-col- what your children need to understand and enjoy riculum teaches children to enjoy and appreciate or student texts. These begin with a textual por- science. From the same publisher as Elemental nature by teaching them to look for and identify, tion, which you may opt to have children read Science, this program follows the Sassafras Twins seeds, flowers, tracks and more. There are only on their own, or read aloud as a group. A simple as they zipline around the world with their crazy two parts to this curriculum, the workbook and follow-up activity is then included for students Uncle Cecil. teacher manual. The student workbook has 30 to play with the concept, and “see it in action.” The Sassafras twins felt science was boring and lessons with a review and test after every fifth Some of these include creating your own “cell” pointless. Despite Mom and Dad’s warnings, lesson. Each lesson has a coloring page, a page out of a small zip-top bag, yellow gelatin, and they continued their lackluster approach towards or two of information (with scripture verse), small edible objects poked into the gelatin to rep- science. Consequently, they must forego attend- and wraps up with a written activity page. The resent different organelles (from God’s Design for ing camp with their friends and instead spend Teacher Manual includes a note to the teacher Life). Or the activity on tectonic plates, where the summer with their crazy (or is he?) Uncle and lessons with answers. Lessons include the students moisten a few sheets of newspaper, and Cecil. Uncle Cecil and his lab assistant, President lesson aim, new words to explain, the procedure pushing from each side, create mountains (from Lincoln, developed a series of invisible zip lines for that lesson, answers to the workbook activity, God’s Design for Heaven and Earth). Or the one and special carabineers that would take Train and extra activity. Patterns of Nature offers a where kids compare the viscosity of five different and Blaisy (Uncle Cecil’s names for the children) very simple, straightforward option for teaching liquids by testing them and touching them (from on the adventures of a lifetime as they learn to science in 2nd grade. ~ Donna God’s Design for Chemistry). All of the activities love science. You will join the twins through 300 061161 Teacher’s Manual . . 3.50 demonstrate the concept well, and make a solid pages of adventures around the world as they 061162 Workbook . . . . . 5.95 connection to the topic. Activities range from 612 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. simple, hands-on activities or demonstrations to INVESTIGATE THE POSSIBILITIES (3-8) Forces & Motion investigates physical science slightly more detailed activities which include This elementary science program uses an and earth science. Topics include accelera- charts and “lab worksheets” to be completed extremely hands-on approach for students to get tion, buoyancy, gravity, density, energy, force, during the activity. I’m very impressed with the a thorough understanding of the physical and friction, inertia, lift, mass, potential energy, small amount of preparation time needed, the chemical laws at work in God’s Creation. The pressure, speed, and weight. Students will also lack of “fancy” materials needed, and the overall series incorporates creation apologetics and mini learn about Archimedes, Bernoulli, Galileo, and “fun factor” that’s sure to draw the kids in. After Bible lessons in with science concepts to help Isaac Newton. Subtitled “From High-speed Jets the project has died out, the lesson is wrapped students understand how science works accord- to Wind-up Toys,” it holds fun activities like up with several “What did we learn?” review ing to God’s plan and His word. observing and recording wind-up toys, spinning questions, suggestions for exploring the topic The multi-step, systematic approach employed tops, toy cars, catapults and more. Matter covers further, and a fun fact about the topic. Each book by this series has 6 steps – engage, investigate, chemistry using household items. Students will also includes a sprinkling of page-length “Special explain, apply, expand, and assess. Each lesson learn about bubbles, water, colors, salt, and Features” which showcase an important person, uses the 6 steps to engage students from begin- the periodic table. Energy: Its Forms, Changes discovery, or just an interesting facet of science. ning to end. Think About This is the ‘engage’ & Functions simplifies the physics of all types of Vocabulary lists and a glossary are included for step of the lesson and presents the concept energy such as wind, solar, and nuclear. Earth: easy reference, and there are additional pictures, to be taught. The information is presented in Its Structure & Its Change, covers earthquakes, illustrations, and diagrams in the new editions. small amounts so that the page isn’t visually volcanoes, minerals, rocks, weathering, caves, Hard copies of student pages were previously overwhelming to students, and it is written in glaciers, and the soil. The teacher guide and available as a separate Student Supplement, but age-appropriate language without being watered student journal are combined for this title. Water with the 4th edition these are only available as down. The ‘investigate’ portion includes 3 sec- & Weather covers everything water from the downloads on the Answers in Genesis website. tions – The Investigative Problem, Gather These beginning and creation of fossils, evaporation Although they are free of charge, you will need Materials, and Procedure & Observations. These and the water cycle, God’s system of purifying to go through the checkout to download them. sections work together to tell students what to water, and weather instruments. Universe: From Although the content of the course has changed look for, what materials they will need, and Comets to Constellations is the most recent in little between the 3rd editions and 4th editions instructions for the activity and what and how the series and is a great earth & space study. (both from AiG), the 4th edition features more to observe. The Science Stuff is the ‘explain’ Learn about Kepler & Galileo, the universe and illustrations and other visuals, some updated step that tells what happened in the investi- the planets within, earth and its atmosphere, the content, a new layout and design, and removal gation using a scientific explanation. Making moon, and constellations. of the 1st and 2nd grade activities (which will Connections is the ‘apply’ step which tells how This series offers an alternative to some of be released as a new series). Also, the tests, the science knowledge is related to other situa- the programs already available. The reading worksheets, and other reproducibles will only tions and ideas. The ‘expand’ step is found in Dig is presented at grade level, so students can do available as downloadable files, instead of a print Deeper which provides an opportunity for stu- their own reading, and hands-on opportunities supplement. - Donna/Jess dents to expand what they have learned by doing abound. It’s not only interesting for students, but EACH STUDENT TEXT . . . 24.99 18.75 another project. There may be 3 or 4 choices it is easy for parents and teachers to implement. EACH SINGLE TCHR SUPPLMT 9.99 7.50 for these projects. Students in 3rd and 4th grade There is a certain ‘Gravitas’ feel to the program, GDSCST Complete Set . . .422.76 294.95 should do at least one project per lesson for a but presented from a Biblical worldview and a All 24 books (texts and teacher guides) below. total of 20 projects per semester. Students in 5th smaller price tag. ~ Donna and 6th should complete at least 25 projects per God’s Design for Life semester. The last step is the ‘assess’ step which Forces & Motion 017576 Human Body Text is titled What Did You Learn. This is where stu- 044731 Lesson Book . . . .12.99 10.39 048001 Human Body Teacher dents will answer questions about the content of 044732 Student Journal . . .4.99 3.99 017885 World of Plants Text the lesson. 044733 Teacher Guide . . . 4.99 3.99 048011 World of Plants Teacher Each book in the series includes 20 lessons, FRCSPK Set of all 3 . . . . 22.97 16.95 017881 World of Animals Text one lesson or investigation per week, which 048010 World of Animals Teacher means one book should take about one semester Matter: Its Properties & Its Changes GDLFST Set of all six books 104.94 76.95 to complete. Students will learn about scientists 045074 Lesson Book . . . .12.99 10.39 from different periods in history, read informative 045075 Student Journal . . .4.99 3.99 God’s Design for Heaven & Earth narratives, and be given the opportunity for skits 045076 Teacher Guide . . . 4.99 3.99 017774 Our Planet Earth Text or dramas taken from their research. 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Universe: Comets to Constellations 048002 Inventions & Technology Teacher Newly available supplements include Teacher 059117 Lesson Book . . . 12.99 10.39 017743 Machines & Motion Text Guides from Master Books, which provide a 033072 Student Journal . . .4.99 3.99 048003 Machines & Motion Teacher weekly lesson schedule (180 lessons), reproduc- 033075 Teacher’s Guide . . 4.99 3.99 017568 Heat & Energy Text ible quizzes & tests (2 levels), quiz/test answer UNVSPK Set of all 3 . . . .22.97 16.95 048000 Heat & Energy Teacher keys, and master supply list. See our website for ~~~~~~~ GDPWST Set of all six books 104.94 76.95 more information. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 613 MEMORIA PRESS SCIENCE Book of Insects (4-6) 021499 Peterson 1st Gd Trees 7.95 6.25 User-friendly, well-organized and academically This course includes a Reader compiled of 039450 Tree Book for Kids and sound, these science guides from Memoria Press classic stories written by Arabella Buckley and Their Grown-ups . .15.95 11.50 are sure to please the science-loving child in your Julia McNair Wright in the late 1800s. It takes BKTREE Set of 5 above . . .70.75 56.00 home. Courses consists of a Teacher Guide, a narrative approach to the life of insects. The 056869 Lesson Plans . . . . 6.00 5.50 a Student Guide and in some cases, a separate corresponding Student Workbook takes children text. Optional resources are suggested for some through the identification of different kinds of Nature’s Beautiful Order (6-12) courses. insects, insect anatomy, and incorporates mem- Nature’s Beautiful Order by Memoria Press is ory work, observation activities and much more. recommended for use at the 6th to 8th grade Memoria Press K Supplemental Science & The Student Workbook also provides the related level as a supplement to science curriculum, and Enrichment Set (K-1) page number in the margin making this study can also be used alongside your biology at the A wonderful collection of books which open up very user friendly. Optional Teacher Key pro- high school level. The text is a 187-page intro- worlds of discovery for kindergarteners and first vides solutions to workbook activities. You will duction to the study of animals. graders. Memoria Press uses this set as a supple- need to add the Peterson First Guide to Insects I found this book intriguing from a couple of ment to their regular kindergarten study, but it for a year long study. ~ Deanne perspectives. Is it a history book of science or would be an excellent set of books for any home 052948 Reader ...... 14.95 12.95 philosophy book of science. It’s definitely not library. Discover how a house is built, how a 052949 Teacher Key . . . .16.95 14.60 a straight science book. I taught science at a seed turns into a plant, why deserts are dry, what 052950 Workbook . . . . 14.95 12.95 Christian school, and never saw much of this the world is made of, what lives in a shell – and 054170 Peterson First Guide to information in our texts. The authors explain so much more. ~ Janice Insects ...... 7.95 6.25 what an animal is, then they spend fifteen chap- MPKSSE ...... 364.39 255.00 BKINSC Set of 4 above . . .54.80 44.75 ters discussing very specific animals and why 056775 Lesson Plans . . . . 6.00 5.50 they fall into certain categories or classifications. Book Of Astronomy (3-5) The chapters begin with lower order animals Four units in length, the What’s That Bird (5-7) (lobsters, cuttlefish, etc.) and end with higher study covers constellations If you and your kids want to learn about order animals (farm animals, etc.) and wrap from a seasonal perspective birds, then this is the curriculum for you! The up the text with two chapters on humans. The along with a solar system unit. text is packed with full-color illustrations and authors classify “man” as part of the animal king- Optional reading instructions photographs and detailed, yet easy-to-read infor- dom and go on to explain why they are different are included in some lessons mation, so bird lovers of all ages will learn from animals. for D’Aulaire’s Book of Greek something new. The book contains six chapters Throughout the book you will find quotes from Myths (#037186) to further covering bird anatomy and structure, habitats, C.S. Lewis (The Abolition of Man) Aristotle, expand the study. Student species, migration, attracting birds and more Couvier, John James Audubon, Charles Darwin, Guide contains textual instruction, student exer- (for more information on this text, please see and others. Even though you see Darwin in the cises, zodiac chart and definitions and is 155 the full description in the Birds & Birdwatching list of people quoted, there is no evolutionary pages. The Teacher’s Guide contains teaching - Informational/Textual Resources section). The content in this text. The book is written by guidelines for recitation, review, and lessons in Student Guide provides a study of the book. The Christopher Blum and John Cuddeback, both addition to the unit exercise and test answers Teacher’s Key and Student Study Guide share a of whom are classical naturalists and teach at (214 pages). Instructional information is found similar format, with the Teacher’s Guide con- the college level. The text and perspective are in both the Student Guide and the Teacher’s taining answers to all the fill-in-the-blank and intended to give a descriptive account of animals Guide. An expansive resource section contains comprehension questions. Non-reproducible. and the world in which they live by looking at an appendix, planet fact sheet, zodiac chart, Available individually or as a set. Set includes the facts. definitions, tests and overheads (for projector). book, Student Guide, Teacher Guide, flash- The Student Guide is a consumable workbook Student guide is non-reproducible. Sets include cards, Peterson Field Guide Color-in Book: Birds that asks comprehension questions about each one Student Guide and one Teacher Guide. (#014727), Peterson 1st Guide to Birds of North chapter. The number of questions vary from Black & white illustrations. ~ Deanne America (#050519). ~ Deanne / Megan chapter to chapter and all of the answers can be 050524 Student Guide . . .14.95 12.95 037499 What’s That Bird? . .14.95 11.50 found in the text. 050525 Teacher Guide . . .16.95 14.60 050528 Student Guide . . .11.95 10.25 The Teacher Guide is the answer key for the BKOAST Set ...... 31.90 26.50 050529 Teacher Guide . . .12.95 11.15 questions in the student guide. 056774 Lesson Plans . . . . 6.00 5.50 BKOBRD Set ...... 66.70 51.00 The set includes all three books – text, student 056807 Lesson Plans . . . . 6.00 5.50 and teacher guides. Mammals: Lessons from the World of Animals 063864 Flashcards . . . . .9.95 8.69 060273 Student Guide . . .11.95 10.25 (3-7) 060274 Teacher Guide . . .12.95 11.50 The Mammals study is divided into 30 les- Book of Trees (6-8) 060275 Text ...... 21.95 18.95 sons, but covers a variety of mammal topics This introduction to botany through the study NBOSET Set of 3 above . . .46.85 38.95 – What is the Animal Kingdom, What is a of the nature and attributes of trees has six goals Mammal, Monotremes, Marsupials, Insectivores, for students. 1) - to learn the basic aspects of See Exploring Series by J.H. Tiner in Other Chiropterans, Edentates, lagomorphs, Hyraxes botany including plant systems/organs and their Programs / Unit Studies for Supplemental and the Aardvark, Rodents, Ungulates, Elephants, functions. 2) - to be able to classify the different Student Questions & Teacher Keys from Carnivores, Cetaceans, and Primates. types of plants and their external characteristics. Memoria Press written to accompany them. The Teacher Guide and Student Book are 3) – to identify the internal parts of plant organs. designed to accompany World of Animals, What 4) - to explain the basic process of photosynthesis is the Animal Kingdom? and What is a Mammal? and respiration including the chemical equations In the Student Book, for each lesson, there is a of each. 5) - to learn the processes of pollination, reading assignment then exercises to be complet- fertilization and seed dispersal. 6) - to classify ed. Journal pages are found at the back of the stu- trees according to their characteristics and be dent book for additional notes and facts they may able to identify them in a guide. The reader and have found. There are 2 to 3 pages per lesson. student guide are required, and the teacher guide The Teacher Guide includes student pages with is strongly recommended. Black & white illustra- the answers filled in, review suggestions at the tions appear throughout, and multiple sketching end of each lesson, quizzes, tests, and answer pages are included. ~ Deanne keys for both. ~ Donna 023657 Reader ...... 14.95 12.95 063855 Student Book . . 14.95 12.95 023680 Student Guide . . .14.95 12.95 063856 Teacher Guide . .16.95 14.95 023683 Teacher Guide . . .16.95 14.60 614 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. TRUTH IN SCIENCE (3-6) deliberately chosen and contains: Worldview, dards-based science concepts, and include 20 Over the past several years, you may have Classification, Plants, Cells, Reproduction, questions in a variety of formats (multiple choice, noticed an increase in the number of Bible- Meteorology, Changing Earth, Geology, Earth’s true/false, matching, and short answer). The centered curricula designed to help Christian Resources, Ecology, and Astronomy. Concepts assessments are loose-leaf and consumable, with homeschoolers teach about worldview. This from each of the three branches of science are no answers included in the packet. The answer recent emphasis on teaching worldview to stu- included, although the emphasis at this grade key contains answers to all of the tests, quizzes, dents in high school (or even much younger!) is more on life and earth/space science. As a and text-based questions in the Steps. It does is at least partially motivated by the idea that whole, this is a year’s worth of content although not include answers to any of the experiments. students will, in the future, be presented with the scheduling is up to you (suggested teaching The Support DVD contains a video introduction a secular, humanistic worldview whether in a schedules are provided in the teacher’s edition). to the program and an overview of how to use it. public university, or just “out in the real world” There are eight lessons in each Step, featuring Full-color visuals are contained in PDF format on among peers and authority figures who may not a mix of text, activity and experiment. Each the CD (171 of them in Grade 6!), and these can hold the same beliefs as the student. As current step begins with a list of objectives, scientific be printed or used on-screen if you do the teach- evidence suggests that many Christian young vocabulary, a memory verse and a foundational ing portion of the lesson near a computer. These adults do not have the tools to defend their faith concept (“Bedrock”) for each unit. Lessons that visuals are used in many of the lessons, adding or even explain why they hold their Christian are made up of instructional text are broken more explanation and diagrams than would easi- beliefs, you will probably see even more resourc- up with short-answer questions to the student, ly fit in the student booklets. es poured into this area. Meet Truth in Science, related Bible verses (KJV or NASB versions), The last component of this program is the the only science program we have seen that and short paragraphs. The text is written to be teacher’s guide, the largest piece, and one that first incorporates a study of worldview into sci- fairly challenging but it also incorporates some you may decide is optional. Large, and spi- ence, then weighs all the science that is learned Biblical Hebrew background, plus fascinating ral-bound, it contains teaching information that throughout the year against a biblical worldview. facts and examples that you wouldn’t find in corresponds to each lesson in every Student It was constructed under the direction of Dr. G. the average dry textbook. Full-color photo- Step, with an abundance of background informa- Thomas Sharp, Ph.D., founder of the Creation graphs and diagrams also provide visual interest. tion on each topic. It took me a second to get Truth Foundation, in an effort to incorporate There are typically two parts to the lesson, the oriented to the teacher’s edition, because while worldview study into the sciences, rather than first where the science topic is explored using the full-color pages look at first glance like they treating the two as separate entities. This makes the Bible as a lens, and the second, where the contain reduced copies of the student pages, they sense when considering that if students take standards-based science content is presented, actually hold all of the teaching information for further science courses in a public education- in bulleted paragraphs. Occasionally, items in each lesson, set up in a nearly identical format. al environment, a secular viewpoint will be the standards-based science are identified as Each lesson begins with objectives and materials, assumed as fact and students will then have to being somewhat different than what a creation divided into “student resources” and “teacher separate “pools” of information to balance, espe- scientist would believe. For example, in Step resources.” Student resources refer to the related cially if their Christian educational studies have 2: Classification, the second part of Lesson 3 page(s) in their Step, while teacher resources not addressed secular concepts. At this point, provides the standards-based information about typically reference one of the PDF visuals. If the you may be worried that although the world- biological classifications. One point mentions lesson is a lab, then the list of lab materials will view sounds good, you’re not sure if the science that there are six kingdoms identified by secular be listed. The information for the text lessons coverage is “up to par.” You will be pleased to science, and in parentheses, it is noted that cre- complements what is in the Student Step. Text know that the science content is written to meet ation scientists consider “Man” to be the seventh, questions (with answers) are listed in the teach- current standards. Ambitious in scope, the way and not a part of Kingdom Animalia. These er’s edition, with bulleted paragraphs for teach- the program is set up delves into worldview first, standards-based portions are typically followed ing the content. A mix of information and dis- distinguishing a biblical worldview (Creation) by a fill-in-the-blank word activity for reinforce- cussion questions make up the teaching compo- from a secular worldview (evolution). “True ment. Besides the text and text exercises, there nent, to encourage discussion and reinforce both Science,” things that can be tested and observed, are other activities built into the units, includ- the scientific and worldview concepts. If you are differentiated from “beliefs” which cannot ing graphic organizer worksheets, vocabulary are not a scientist, don’t worry. An abundance be tested or observed. After this foundation has activities, science labs/experiments and a larger of related information is provided, both in the been laid, science concepts (including those “Report-To-You” research project. Science labs teaching information, and in the margins of every included to meet standards) will be examined are presented as individual lessons, not as an page, designed to give you background on both through this filter. add-on to a text lesson. Each includes a time Biblical and scientific concepts. For the labs, the Although the curriculum for grades 3-6 will estimate, prediction questions, a materials list, teacher’s edition contains teacher instructions for all be available shortly, 6th grade was the first a procedure, questions for analysis, a statement preparing the lab, and questions and instructions level available, and the only one we have seen of expected results, and follow-up questions. to guide the student(s) through it. Several pages at the time of this writing. Each curriculum is Labs are accompanied by “Science Journal” at the beginning of the teacher’s edition contain made up of the following parts: a set of “Student forms, where students write their predictions, an introduction to the program, suggested teach- Steps” which together comprise the student text observations, and conclusions. The “Report-to- ing schedules based on the amount of time you and workbook portion of the course (similar in You” project is a larger research project that the want to schedule for science per week, an expla- size to an Alpha Omega LIFEPAC), a test and student is encouraged to work on throughout nation of worldview and how it is incorporated, quiz packet, teacher’s edition, answer key and the unit, and present as Lesson 8. Although the the tenets of scientific and biblical creation, and a Multimedia/Support DVD. To make this pro- internet is suggested for much of the research the publishers’ educational philosophy. If you gram flexible and affordable, the publishers are (specific websites are sometimes given), you may feel fairly confident as a science teacher, or you offering packages with and without the teacher’s wish to use some of these in conjunction with are intending this course to be primarily self-in- edition, understanding that some parents may English or writing lessons, with the student using structional, you may not need the support of the prefer to rely on the answer key, particularly at library books and reference books in addition to teacher’s edition. If you want “the full experi- the lower grade levels. “Steps Packages” include website information. A grading scheme is pro- ence” and all the background information the the Student Steps, the test and quiz packet, the vided with each project assigning a point value to teacher’s edition can provide to help you teach answer key and the DVD. “Total Packages” each part completed. While the research report the course, you will find it helpful. include all of those pieces plus the teacher’s projects provide a great experience, these can be To summarize, this program is very Biblically- edition. omitted, or pared down based on the time you based, with distrinctions drawn between what Let’s spend a few minutes becoming familiar have available. The test and quiz packet con- a biblical worldview and a secular worldview with these components, starting with the Student tains a quiz and a test for each Step. The quiz see in different science topics. The program Steps. There are eleven Student Steps in the 6th focuses on the biblical worldview as it applies is well-organized and set up in a way that can grade program. These are organized around to the concept studied. Ten questions, includ- be used either in a homeschool environment particular topics and are designed to be fairly ing multiple choice, true/false and essay make or Christian school environment with a student self-instructional. The sequence of Steps was up each quiz. Chapter tests focus on the stan- continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 615 “text,” teacher’s edition, assessments and visu- offer ample suggestions. In Biology, the author 037814 Earth & Space w/ Resrc CD (3-6) als. The layout of the program is extremely pro- recommends these activities for the “reading” Includes 24 lessons grouped into 6 units: fessional and attractive, with full-color design, part of the lesson: making and reviewing unit earth, lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, photos and illustrations on almost every page. vocabulary flashcards, reviewing the main top- weather, and space. The student portion includes the text, as well as ic(s) of the previous lesson, reading the current 041404 Physics w/ Resource CD (4-8) a mix of activities, with plenty of writing activ- lesson, memorizing the vocabulary for the cur- Includes 30 lessons grouped into 6 units: ities incorporated as well. Student portions are rent lesson, and spending any remaining time “Foundations of Physics,” “Matter,” designed to be consumable, and are not repro- reading from supplemental sources. “Mechanics,” “Matter in Motion,” “Energy in ducible without permission from the publisher. The second half of the lesson is the activity por- Motion” and “Electricity & Magnetism.” By These pieces are all available separately and are tion. There is quite a variety to these, and they Robert W. and Elizabeth J. Ridlon. reasonably priced if you need replacements. If relate very well to the lesson content covered in the idea of actively examining scientific con- the reading. Each activity includes an objective, Concepts & Challenges Middle Grade Science (6-8) cepts through a worldview lens rather than just a materials list, and step-by-step instructions. A secular science option “assuming” a worldview and accepting all of the Occasionally, a simpler activity for younger by Pearson Learning Group, following science as fact, you will appreciate students is included if the main activity is likely Concepts & Challenges for the effort that has been made to construct this to “go over their heads.” Rather than answering use at the middle grades that curriculum. – Jess questions following the activity, students are usu- won’t overwhelm your read- EACH STUDENT STEPS SET . 31.95 25.95 ally directed to fill out the provided “Checking er. The content is written at a EACH STEPS PACKAGE . . .50.85 39.95 It Out” form, which is like a lab activity guide. 5th to 6th grade reading level, EACH TOTAL PACKAGE . . .98.80 74.50 They’ll record the objective, hypothesis, proce- information is presented in EACH TEST/QUIZ PACKET . .11.95 9.95 dure, results observed, and what they learned. manageable pieces, photos EACH ANSWER KEY . . . . 6.95 5.95 Examples of activities found throughout the series and/or illustrations appear on EACH SUPPORT CD . . . .13.95 11.50 are: building a terrarium (Biology), making an almost every page, and each lesson is contained Student Steps Total edible sedimentary rock (Earth & Space Science), in a 2-page lesson format. Students who tend to Level Steps Package Package finding household products that contain strong be a little more visual in their learning style can Grade 3 008966 008929 008945 bases (Chemistry), calculating bicycle wheel be overwhelmed when looking at a full page of Grade 4 009186 008984 009171 speed (Physics), or making a fossil (Creation text and this series offers a nice combination of Grade 5 009217 009215 009216 Science). textual information and online elements for a Grade 6 009224 009222 009223 You’ll find everything else you’ll need either in user-friendly science curriculum. the unit introduction or at the end of the book. The Student Text offers a handy reference sec- Test/Quiz Answer Support Units begin with a list of vocabulary covered, tion at the front of the book that lists lesson and Level Packet Key DVD a comprehensive materials list, and any other page references for all of the hands-on activities Grade 3 008974 047930 047931 information you’ll need to cover the unit. A mul- and special lesson features found throughout the Grade 4 009188 047932 047933 tiple-choice “Unit Wrap-Up” is provided at the text. Before jumping into the chapters, students Grade 5 009220 047934 047935 end of each unit for review. Appendices, answer first work through the ‘handbook’ sections, which Grade 6 009249 047936 047937 keys, and a glossary are included at the end of are focused on developing scientific skills and ~~~~~~~ each volume. The appendices include reproduc- conducting investigations. The concepts learned ible sheets and reference lists. Typically, repro- in the ‘handbooks’ will be applied throughout ducibles include forms that are utilized often the rest of the lessons. The first page of every CHRISTIAN KIDS EXPLORE...(3-8) throughout the course like “Checking It Out” chapter holds a list of information covered in the By identifying a need in her own homes- experiment forms, maps, memory lists, scripture lesson along with any special sections or labs chool and filling it, homeschool mom Stephanie memory cards, coloring pages, field trip journal found therein. Every 2-page lesson follows the Redmond has constructed a user-friendly, bibli- forms, Daily Reading Sheets, and much more. same format: the objective is stated, key terms cally-based science program that you can easily Appendices with reference lists often include are listed, the textual information is broken down use with multiple levels of children at once. Each suggested books and other resources you may into bite-size pieces of information, ‘checking volume includes lessons to read, hands-on activ- find helpful in teaching the unit, and in some concepts’ questions reviews the content learning, ity instructions, unit reviews, lists of suggested books, lists of topics to use in research projects. and ‘critical thinking’ is intended to challenge supplemental resources, and more. While you In addition, some books include a resource CD the student to use higher order thinking. Other will probably locate some supplemental resourc- with daily lesson plans, reproducibles, materials features include: Investigate, which gets the es, the bulk of what you need is contained in lists, and bonus literature study guides. See indi- student thinking; Challenge Features (Building just one book which keeps things simple (no vidual descriptions for more specific information Science Skills, Health & Safety Tips, Interpreting searching the house for misplaced workbooks or on each title. - Jess Visuals, Web InfoSearch, Building Math Skills, activity books!). Volumes are broken down into EACH BOOK (except noted) .39.95 29.95 Designing an Experiment) which offer the stu- 24-35 lessons organized into units. While the 009231 Biology (3-6) . . . 34.95 26.95 dent an opportunity to develop important skills; number of units varies per book, you can plan Consists of 35 lessons divided into 7 units: and Lesson Features (Real-Life Science, How on completing the course in one year (or less) if plants, birds, mammals, humans, reptiles, Do They Know That?, Science and Technology, you take the author’s suggestion and complete insects and aquatic creatures. People in Science, Integrating the Sciences) that one lesson per week, dividing the lesson up into 014429 Chemistry w/ Resource CD (4-8) provide articles and activities that enhance the two 60-90-minute sessions - one for reading and This volume consists of 30 lessons divided lesson content. The activities found in the lessons one for activities. into 5 units: “Basics of Chemistry,” “Atoms are all standards-based and intended to pro- The first portion of the lesson contains the and Molecules,” “The Nature of Chemistry,” mote scientific inquiry. Science & Technology, instructional text which can be read aloud, or “States of Matter,” and “Organic Chemistry.” Building Math Skills, Health and Safety Tips, read independently by older students. Although Unlike Biology and Earth & Space, this Building Social Studies Skills, and Integrating the intended to introduce and explain science con- volume was authored by husband-and-wife Sciences are all intended to make cross-curricular cepts, the text is conversational and well-written. team Robert W. and Elizabeth J. Ridlon. connections into other subject areas. “The Big Lesson vocabulary definitions, related scriptures, 007073 Creation Science w/ Resrc CD (4-8) Idea” two-page spread found in each chapter and science facts appear in the margins, and Includes 28 lessons grouped into 6 units: pulls the chapter content all together. A lab activ- several questions follow the reading for either “Creation Science and the Creation Model”, ity rounds out each chapter to employ concepts discussion or a short quiz. If time and interest “Six Days of Creation”, “The Flood of from the chapter and scientific inquiry. Most permit, you will probably want to supplement Noah”, “The Age of Earth”, “Evolution and of the labs can be done with easily accessible the lesson reading with library books or other the Evolution Model”, and “Confidence in items, and step-by-step instructions are found resources. You’ll appreciate the author’s exten- Creation Science.” Co-authored by Robert in both the student and teacher editions of the sive resource lists in each book’s appendix which W. and Elizabeth J. Ridlon. text. Each chapter ends with “Challenges” which 616 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. includes a chapter review and summary for quick Jr. High / High School unit with suggestions for additional extension reference, “key term challenges” (matching and activities as well as a complete answer key to fill-in-the-blank exercises using the key lesson Science Power Basics (6-12) all the practice activities & unit reviews. Also terms), “content challenges” (multiple choice and This second edition of the useful Power provided is a chart showing how to correlate true/false questions), and “concept challenges” Basics series is stronger and more user-friendly. the textbook material with the workbook activ- (written responses and other questions to review Targeting a student audience that is typically ities. The guide also includes duplicates of the the chapter content and/or prepare for the chap- daunted by the length and complexity of tradi- glossary and appendices from the student text. ter test). You will occasionally find a reference tional textbooks, this series provides the essen- Reproducible graphic organizers (web, hierarchi- within a lesson that directs you to go online for tials of a junior or senior high curriculum (on-lev- cal diagram, fishbone map, and cycle) are useful an activity or research. All instruction for access- el content) with below-level readability (4th homeschool tools but the Record-Keeper is more ing these activities is given in both the student grade). Learners build literacy and critical-think- oriented to the classroom. I particularly liked and teacher text. Appendices include reference ing skills as they interpret, evaluate, analyze, and the generic grading rubric for application activi- sections for the metric system, periodic table synthesize scientific information. They likewise ties. Determining how to grade projects always of elements, chemical elements, science terms, apply these skills in their daily lives. The step-by- seemed to derail me. Some examples of addi- math concepts, and formulas. A helpful glossary step lessons are manageable with clearly defined tional activities from the Earth & Space Science rounds out the book. examples. Workbook activities provide frequent series include: researching the four major types The Teacher Edition is easy to use, just be sure practice and review while supporting different of air masses, hosting a guest speaker from water to read the information provided at the front of learning styles. testing facility, creating own fossils, and planning it before you begin the course with students. It Traditional textbooks typically are written for a trip to a planetarium. explains each component of the program - the an above-average reader, cover a wide range of The Test Packet includes a pre-test and post-test 2-page lesson format, the parts of each lesson, content and are filled with photographs, illus- as well as unit test for each unit in the student how to prepare the lesson and use the planning trations, and other visual elements. For some text. This packet also includes suggestions for guide for each chapter, and how to use the students the amount of material is overpowering, testing students who do not test well along with online tools that are available, as well as online the visual elements are distracting and the rapid test-taking strategies for both the Power Basics access information. A complete list of materi- pace is unnerving. Power Basics has streamlined series and standardized testing. Each Single Pack als and equipment for Investigates, Hands-On the textbook approach while presenting essential includes the Student Book, the Workbook & Key, Activities, and Lab Activities is also found at the content (adhering to NSE standards) allowing the Teacher’s Guide, and the Test Pack. front of the teacher text. The main portion of the students to succeed. This series fills a need within the homeschool teacher edition includes small-format student The program has four components: stu- community. While not as strong or as challeng- pages with additional instruction, information, dent book, workbook, teacher’s guide, and test ing as some of our textbook courses, those cours- and resources for the teacher. The planning guide packet. Repeating, recognizable icons are used es tend to be from Christian publishers and incor- at the beginning of each chapter is a great tool throughout the series. porate a biblical worldview. This series from a for busy parents and teachers. This chart includes Each Student Book (of varying lengths) is divid- secular publisher provides a complete course that an approximate number of days in which to ed into units each of which has a series of lessons can be strengthened for a grade-level reader by complete the chapter and a breakdown of the les- on related topics with one lesson for each topic. adding appropriate reading and research projects sons. Please note there there is a website with Each lesson begins with a clear, student-centered while using the course as a study framework. ~ additional teaching for this course that is men- goal and a list of Words to Know introduced in Janice tioned throughout the book but it is no longer the lessons. (Vocabulary word definitions are EACH STDT BK (exc noted) . 26.00 19.95 active. Because this website is no longer online, included in the glossary found in both the teach- EACH WORKBOOK & KEY . .16.00 12.50 some resources such as tests, lesson reviews er’s guide and the student book.) There is a brief EACH TEACHER’S GUIDE . . .7.00 5.95 and enrichment pages are not accessible. introduction to the topic followed by instruction- EACH TEST PACK . . . . . 21.00 15.95 The Lab Manual is a consumable workbook for al text that presents essential information in short, EACH SINGLE PACK . . . .61.00 45.95 students to record information while performing easy-to-understand sections. This is followed labs. It also includes laboratory skills worksheets by a practice activity (set of questions) that lets Biology that are referenced in the margin of the teacher students apply what they’ve just learned. Each Six Units: Building Blocks of Living Things, book. The Lab Answer Key includes a complete unit concludes with a review (multiple choice Simple Organisms, Plant Kingdom, Animal list of materials and equipment required to do the questions) and several application activities. The Kingdom, Human Body, Ecology, 454 pgs. labs in the Lab Manual. Also included are addi- student text has several special features: Think 033183 Student Book . . . 29.00 21.95 tional notes to complete the labs and suggested About It - asking students to use critical-thinking 033182 Student Wkbk & Ans Key answers. Looking through the labs and the list skills, Tip - useful hints to help remember spe- 033184 Teacher’s Guide of suggested materials, I feel like some of the cific pieces of information, and Real-Life which 033185 Test Pack w/ Answer Key supplies might be difficult to acquire. You can shows how the material connects to their own 041172 Single Pack (Set of 4 Above) purchase some of the special equipment, such lives. Although sparing, illustrations & charts as graduated cylinders, triple-beam balance, are interspersed throughout the text which also Chemistry beakers, ring stands, clamps, etc.; or you could employs an accent color. A summary of rules Four Units: Matter & Measurement, Properties choose to skip those labs. If you choose not to use and other important information, a glossary with of Matter, Transformations of Matter, Topics in the lab manual, simply use the activities found in pronunciation guide, and an index make up the Chemistry, 234 pgs. the student text for the hands-on element of the reference section accompanying each student 033187 Student Book program. Many of the labs in the manual are text. Application Activities (science observations 033186 Student Wkbk & Ans Key more conducive to a classroom setting. and experiments) accompany each unit. 033189 Teacher’s Guide Overall, the content is good and the program is For each lesson the consumable Workbook 033188 Test Pack w/ Ans Key easy to implement. If you’re looking for a secular provides a variety of practice and extension activ- 041173 Single Pack (Set of 4 Above) science program that isn’t overwhelming, this ities especially geared for different learning styles. might be a good fit for your student. Answers are provided in a separate key. Some of Earth & Space Science EACH STUDENT TEXT . . . 80.47 74.95 the activities from the Earth & Space Science series: Four Units: Universe Around Us, Atmosphere EACH TEACHER . . . . . 120.47 112.95 writing short biographical essays of notable scien- Around Us, Ground Beneath Us, Earth’s Water EACH LAB MANUAL . . . .33.97 31.95 tists, doing reading comprehension, understanding Systems, 266 pgs. EACH LAB KEY ...... 13.47 12.95 graphic organizer showing the chain reactions to 033192 Student Book global warming, experimenting with changes in air 033190 Student Wkbk & Ans Key Student Teacher Lab Lab Key pressure, producing an illustrated geologic timeta- 033193 Teacher Guide Phys Sci 058703 058700 059079 ble, filling in a vocabulary crossword, drawing a 033191 Test Pack w/ Ans Key Earth Sci 058693 058694 058691 058692 diagram of lake-effect snow. 041175 Single Pack (Set of 4 Above) Life Sci 058697 058698 058695 The Teacher Guide gives an overview of each continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 617 Physics Life, Human Body, Nutrition, Ecosystems, 069824 Physical Science Text 224.20 Four Units: Forces, Energy & Heat, Sound & Rock Cycle, Plate Tectonics, Water Cycle, PAC course is a truncated version of physical Light, Electricity, Magnetism & Beyond, 224 pgs Geologic Time, Atmosphere and Oceans, science (#069873), with fewer lessons and 033205 Student Book Weather, Solar System, Cosmology. labs, using materials from around the home 033202 Student Wkbk & Ans Key and more. Requires Integrated Science or otherwise easily accessible. Requires 033203 Teacher’s Guide Explorations text, 1st ed, #069822. Hc w/ Sc Conceptual Physical Science Text, 6th ed, 033204 Test Pack w/ Ans Key practice book. #069824. Hc. 041178 Single Pack (Set of 4 Above) 069870 Physics, Full (9-12) 115.00 106.25 069864 Astronomy (9-12) . .75.00 69.25 ~~~~~~~~ 069826 Conceptual Physics Text 157.13 069824 Physical Science Text 224.20 Covers Newton’s Laws, Momentum, Impulse, One-semester astronomy course that uses ☼Conceptual Academy Online Courses (7-12) Work, Power, Energy, Gravity, Satellite specific chapters of the Conceptual Physical Conceptual Academy is an online option that Motion, Atoms, Molecules, Pressure, Heat, Science Text 6th ed, #069824. Hc. offers flexibility, rigor, and content-rich courses Temperature, Phases of Matter, Laws of 069869 Integrated Sci, Full Version for a solid science curriculum. The authors of Thermodynamics, Sound Waves, Coulomb’s (10-12) . . . . . 75.00 69.25 the Conceptual Science textbooks have creat- Law, Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Color, 069823 Conceptual Int Sci Text 139.27 ed these video tutorials to complement their Rainbows, Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear Integrates biology, physics, chemistry, texts and are a great option for independent Physics, Relativity. Requires Conceptual Earth science, and physical science. Covers learners. These are self-study courses in which Physics Text, 12th ed, #069826. À La Carte Newton’s Laws, Momentum, Work, Power, the author becomes the instructor. “FYI” pages ed. Energy, Gravity, Heat, Sound Waves, within the course help with frequently asked 069867 Chemistry, Full (9-12) 115.00 106.25 Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Color, Nuclear questions. There are worksheets, chapter sum- 069821 Conceptual Chem Text 143.13 Physics, Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, maries, and unit exams with directions on how The full Conceptual Chemistry course Chemical Reactions, Org. Chemistry, Cells, to take them using the collaborative “pyramid” is 35 classes, covering the whole text: Photosynthesis, Genetics, Natural Selection, format. Hands-on activities within the textbook Atoms, Physical Properties, Gas Laws, The Classifying Life, Human Body, Nutrition, can serve as the labs. The courses are accessed Periodic Table, Elements, Compounds, Ecosystems, Rocks and Minerals, Rock Cycle, from laptops or desktop computers, with ‘mobile Mixtures, Nanotechnology, Subatomic Plate Tectonics, Water Cycle, Geologic links’ posted with each video lesson that allow Particles, Atomic Nucleus, Chemical Time, Atmosphere and Oceans, Weather, play on mobile devices. The textbook listed with Bonding, Intermolecular Attractions, Solar System, Stars, Galaxies, Cosmology. each course is required and must be purchased Solubility, Chemical Equations, Kinetics Requires Conceptual Integrated Science text, separately. Textbook formats vary- hc, sc or À and Thermodynamics, Catalysts, Acids and 2nd Ed, #069823. À La Carte ed. La Carte editions which are unbound and 3-hole Bases, Electrochemistry, Photovoltaics, punched with wider margins for notetaking. See Org. Chemistry, Biochemistry, Nutrition, individual descriptions for information. Medicinal Chemistry, Agriculture, Energy The sequence for these courses is as follows: Sources. Requires Conceptual Chemistry Physical Science Explorations and Integrated text, 5th ed, #069821. À La Carte ed. Science Explorations at the junior high level, 069865 Chemistry, CP (9-12) . 85.00 78.50 then Conceptual Physics, Conceptual Chemistry, 069821 Conceptual Chem Text 143.13 then Conceptual Biology (still in development). College Preparatory Chemistry is 31 lessons If beginning this series at the high school level, and designed for math-oriented students then the student should begin with upper level likely to pursue a degree in physical science. Conceptual Physical Science before going on to Requires Conceptual Chemistry text, 5th ed, physics, chemistry, and biology. All courses are #069821. À La Carte ed PARADIGM ACCELERATED SCIENCE (7-12) one-year, one credit except Astronomy, which is 069866 Chemistry Contxt (9-12) 85.00 78.50 Designed for self-study (although they can also a one-semester course. 069821 Conceptual Chem Text 143.13 be used in a classroom situation), these courses 069872 Physical Science, Explorations (7-9) Contextual Chemistry is 26 lessons with an have a few things in common with Alpha Omega Online course . . .95.00 87.75 emphasis in environmental science. Uses LIFEPACs. First, the course is broken down into 069825 Physical Sci Explr Text 182.60 select portions of the Conceptual Chemistry booklet-sized increments. Second, the work Begins with the topics of physics upon which text, 5th ed, #069821. À La Carte ed is primarily reading and workbook activities. concepts of chemistry are built. Explores physics 069868 Chemistry Life Sci (9-12) 85.00 78.50 Hands-on lab activities are not incorporated, and chemistry concepts as they apply to Earth: 069821 Conceptual Chem Text 143.13 although you could add them fairly easily. One Newton’s Laws, Momentum, Work, Power, Life Science Chemistry is 30 lessons with an major difference, however, is that Paradigm Energy, Gravity, Pressure, Heat, Temperature, emphasis on life sciences. Uses select por- Accelerated courses are not written from a reli- Sound Waves, Coulomb’s Law, Electricity, tions of Conceptual Chemistry text, 5th ed, gious standpoint, although they promote good Magnetism, Light, Color, Quantum Mechanics, #069821. À La Carte ed values and are more conservative than most other Nuclear Physics, Atoms, Compounds, Mixtures, 069873 Physical Science (10-12) 115.00 106.25 secular curriculums. One final general note: Chemical Reactions, Organic Chemistry, Rocks 069824 Physical Science Text . 224.20 Paradigm’s courses are designed to appeal to all and Minerals, Rock Cycle, Plate Tectonics, the Covers physics and chemistry as they apply to students, even those who may not be interested Water Cycle, Geologic Time, Atmosphere and EarthL Newton’s Laws, Momentum, Work, in science. If your student already loves science Oceans, Weather, Solar System, and more. Power, Energy, Gravity, Pressure, Heat, and is looking towards a science-related major in Requires Physical Science Explorations text, 2nd Temperature, Sound Waves, Coulomb’s Law, college, they may need a more rigorous program. ed, #069825. Sc. Electricity, Magnetism, Light, Rainbows, The courses are made up of text booklets, 069871 Integrated Science, Explorations Quantum Mechanics, Nuclear Physics, activity booklets, and a teacher’s resource kit. (7-9) Online course .95.00 87.75 Atoms, Compounds, Mixtures, Chemical For some courses, the text portion is available on 069822 Integrated Science Text 152.63 Reactions, Org. Chemistry, Rocks and CD-ROM in .pdf format. All of the instruction Presents all the sciences - physics, chem- Minerals, Rock Cycle, Plate Tectonics, Water to the student is found in the text. Text booklets istry, biology, earth science, and astrono- Cycle, Geologic Time, Atmosphere and each represent a chapter of the course and typi- my. Topics included are: Newton’s Laws, Oceans, Weather, Solar System, Cosmology cally contain three sections, each of which is split Momentum, Work, Power, Energy, Gravity, and more. Do this course if you are begin- into five lessons, or 15 lessons per chapter. Each Heat, Sound Waves, Electricity, Magnetism, ning this series at the high school level and lesson is between three and four pages in length, Light, Color, Nuclear Physics, Elements, haven’t completed a physical science course and they are usually focused on a specific topic. Compounds, Mixtures, Chemical Reactions, in 7th or 8th grade. Requries Conceptual Definitions of introduced vocabulary used in Organic Chemistry, Cells, Photosynthesis, Physical Science Text, 6th ed, #069824 Hc. the lesson and black-and-white illustrations and Genetics, Natural Selection, Classifying 069874 Phys Sci, PAC (9-12) 85.00 78.50 diagrams further augment each lesson. Lessons 618 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. always end with a Life Principle, which is usu- topic for the lesson. Lessons at this level are a Precepts of Anatomy & Physiology (9-12) ally a thought-provoking quote from a notable bit longer, typically 3 or more pages in length. This course can be used as a stand-alone unit individual that relates in some way to the lesson. Concepts from life science, earth and space sci- on human anatomy for an estimated ½ credit in After the lesson has been read, the student can ence, and physical science are all incorporated anatomy, or combined with Principles, Theories complete the corresponding activity pages which in each text. Some topics covered in this course & Precepts of Biology for an estimated two biol- are typically made up of short-answer, multi- include: the animal kingdom, cell structure ogy credits according to the publisher (require- ple-choice, true/false, and “list” questions that and function, plant kingdoms, plant reproduc- ments vary by state so see yours for specifics). It reinforce the lesson. Students are also asked to tion, diffusion and osmosis, edible and non-ed- is a much shorter course than Biology or Physics write the Life Principle for the lesson. There are ible plant parts, the earth’s atmosphere, climate & Chemistry with only two chapters. The texts about 15-25 questions for each lesson which is a zones, states of matter, liquid and weight mea- cover the history of human anatomy study, levels fair amount, considering the length of the lesson surements, atomic theory, the Periodic Table, of body organization, and the major systems of itself. After five lessons and lesson activities have chemical families, covalent and atomic bonds, the human body including endocrine, nervous, been completed, there is a review quiz. Quizzes acids and bases, element symbols and numbers, integumentary, skeletal, muscular, circulatory, include approximately 50 questions, mostly short pitch and sound, reflection and refraction, lenses, respiratory, digestive, excretory, immune, and answer and multiple-choice. Chapter tests are solar cells, batteries, place value and exponents. reproductive. Good health and nutrition are taken after a whole chapter has been studied and The texts are available either in printed format encouraged, and the reproductive system is stud- are about 50 questions in length. Quizzes and or all on one CD-ROM in PDF format. The full ied tastefully and conservatively. chapter tests are found in the Teacher’s Resource course kit contains printed texts, printed activity EACH TEXT ...... 8.95 8.25 Packet, which also includes complete answer books, and the printed and CD-ROM formats of EACH ACTIVITY BOOK . . . 6.45 6.30 keys and forms for teacher use. Please note that the Teacher’s Resource Kit. – Jess Text Activities no answers are found in the student materi- EACH TEXT ...... 8.95 8.25 045608 Chapter 1 045607 als. Teacher’s Resource Kits are available as a EACH ACTIVITY BOOK . . . 6.45 6.30 045610 Chapter 2 045609 CD-ROM with PDF files or as a loose-leaf print Text Activities 045612 Tchr Resource Kit CD 7.50 7.25 copy with the CD-ROM or digital download. The 046690 Chapter 1 046689 045613 Tchr Res Kit w/dwnld 9.95 9.25 content is identical between the two. (Please note 046692 Chapter 2 046691 045606 Full Course Kit . . 40.75 36.95 the publisher is transitioning from CD-ROMs to 046694 Chapter 3 046693 digital downloads.) - Jess 046696 Chapter 4 046695 People, Places and Principles of Integrated 046698 Chapter 5 046697 Physics & Chemistry (9-12) Basic Science Mysteries (7) 046700 Tchr Resource Kit CD 12.70 12.20 This high school science course introduces Basic Science Mysteries is made up of five 046701 Tchr Res Kit w/dwnld 18.95 18.20 students to science and chemistry in an approach- chapter segments which cover life science, 046699 Full Course Kit . . .95.95 87.50 able, engaging way. Authored by John Hudson earth and space science, and physical science Tiner, the emphasis is on the people and princi- concepts. Topics at this level include: human Principles, Theories & Precepts of Biology (9-12) ples that have made science into what it is today, anatomy, health, genetics, ecosystems, food Packed with interesting facts, anecdotes of not on memorizing and using formulas. The pro- chains, conservation, astronomy, weather, geol- famous scientists and discoveries, and straight- gram is divided into 12 chapters, each packaged ogy, simple machines, electricity, gravity and forward explanations, this is an interesting an individually. While some chapters focus more forces, matter, metals, theories of origins and easy-to-use biology course. It is made up of 6 exclusively on either chemistry or physics, many much more. Chapters are broken down into chapters of text, 6 activity books and a teacher’s cover both. Throughout each chapter, plenty of sections of five lessons each. Lessons contain resource kit. The teacher’s resource kit is avail- anecdotes, biographies, and interesting details are about 2-3 pages of text, with a unique “hook” at able in .pdf format on CD-ROM, or as a digital shared, making it especially appealing to students the beginning. Each lesson begins with a brief download packaged with supplemental printouts. who would otherwise probably not enjoy science episode from a mystery story that runs through We also offer a full course kit which includes as much. Designed as a two-credit course, six the text. In Chapter 1, the main character and all the student and teacher materials (printed chapters of the course may also be studied for one his friends witness a drive-by shooting attempt, plus digital download). Topics covered include credit (although local requirements may vary). then find up a bag of mysterious chemicals the the scientific method, the chemical elements of Full course kit includes all texts, activity packets, driver tossed from his car. Because the story life, biological chemistry, cell structure, cellular and Teacher’s Resource Kit w/ digital downloads. snippet ties in with the lesson’s topic, the sci- respiration, photosynthesis, mitosis and meiosis, Overall, a student will get a very thorough history ence concepts seem relevant and even exciting the principles of heredity, DNA structure and and understanding of the science concepts in this at times. After the text portion of the lesson has replication, genetics, mutations, Darwin and the course, but little hands-on lab experience (the been read, students turn to the Activities book theory of evolution, the fossil record, Earth and publisher cautions that additional lab classes may for 15-30 questions related to the daily lesson. how it supports life, biological classification, be needed for this program to count for the desired Choose the printed texts below, or the complete the kingdoms of living things, bacteria, viruses, number of credits). However, this course may be text on CD-ROM. The Full Course Kit includes fungi, algae, and more. Although this course is a good option for the self-motivated student that printed texts, printed activities, and the printed not written from a religious viewpoint, evolution does not have a solid math background, and is not Teacher’s Resource Kit (with digital downloads is carefully examined as a theory and its faults are looking to major in the sciences in college. - Jess of the Teacher’s Resource Kit). – Jess discussed, leaving the decision up to the student. EACH CHAPTER TEXT . . . 8.95 8.25 EACH TEXT ...... 8.95 8.25 Completion of this course will fulfills most state EACH ACTIVITY PACKET . . 6.45 6.30 EACH ACTIVITY BOOK . . . 6.45 6.30 requirements for one high school biology credit, Text Activities Text Activities or you may choose to add Precepts of Anatomy 003591 Chapter 1 003573 046676 Chapter 1 046675 and Physiology for what may then equal two 003667 Chapter 2 003665 046678 Chapter 2 046677 biology credits (requirements vary by state). - Jess 003686 Chapter 3 003676 046680 Chapter 3 046679 EACH TEXT ...... 8.95 8.25 003692 Chapter 4 003687 046682 Chapter 4 046681 EACH ACTIVITY BOOK . . . 6.45 6.30 003747 Chapter 5 003693 046684 Chapter 5 046683 Text ...... Activities 003770 Chapter 6 003755 046687 Tchr Resource Kit CD 12.70 12.20 045615 Chapter 1 045614 003812 Chapter 7 003805 046686 Tchr Res Kit w/dwnld 18.95 18.20 045617 Chapter 2 045616 003924 Chapter 8 003822 046685 Full Course Kit . . .95.95 87.50 045619 Chapter 3 045618 003926 Chapter 9 003925 045621 Chapter 4 045620 003604 Chapter 10 003603 Natural Science Mysteries (8) 045623 Chapter 5 045622 003612 Chapter 11 003605 The 8th grade course is set up much like the 045625 Chapter 6 045624 003644 Chapter 12 003616 7th grade course, but with more science topics 045628 Tchr Resource Kit CD 12.70 12.20 003965 Tchr Res Kit w/dwnld 31.45 29.95 covered. Each day’s lesson begins with a piece 045629 Tchr Res Kit w/dwnld 18.95 18.20 003958 Full Course Kit . .222.70 192.95 of a fictional mystery that ties in with the science 045627 Full Course Kit . . 111.35 99.75 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 619 NOVARE SCIENCE COURSES Novare Earth Science (6-8) cation. Introductory Physics is for any student We occasionally get a request for Christian who is performing at grade level and should Novare Physical Science 3rd Ed. (6-8) materials in the area of science that doesn’t have already taken Algebra 1 or be taking it con- Seeing this physical science include a young earth (literal interpretation) currently. Physics in ninth grade better prepares text for the first time, it doesn’t perspective. Novare Science offers a Kingdom students for the content they will encounter in look like other courses I’ve perspective that allows students to see God in biology and chemistry. taught or encountered. Novare creation, but takes the stand that science supports Novare employs a mastery approach to learn- Physical Science is a smaller a universe that is 13.77 billion years old and ing science – students should learn, master, and text, 7”x10”, and only about the Earth is 4.6 billion years old. However, the retain, what they learn. This approach covers an inch thick. You know the theory of evolution isn’t mentioned or discussed. fewer topics and covers them more deeply. This saying, “Don’t judge a book Novare (no-VAH-ray) is Latin meaning ‘to renew’ text also integrates learning by combining skills by its cover!” This book may or ‘begin again.’ This reflects the attitude of the in the areas of science, math, science history, look small, but it is packed authors toward science education in our country and English language usage. This text is written with concise information to help students real- – it needs to be renewed and refurbished, using from a Biblical worldview and seeks to help ly get to know the area of physical science. research, scientific evidence and forward-think- students see God in the world. If teaching this Chapters in this book cover – matter and atoms, ing strategies while keeping God at the helm. at the ninth-grade level, the author suggests that sources of energy, conservation of energy, order Like the other texts in this series, the Earth you can omit chapters 8 and 13 and still have and design in nature, forces and fields, sub- Science employs a mastery approach to learning a complete course of study. There isn’t a lot of stances, science/theories/and truth, measurement science – students should learn, master, and written homework; rather, students should focus and units, properties of substances, force and retain, what they learn. A curriculum that uses on memorizing and reviewing in keeping with motion, compounds and chemical reactions, this approach covers fewer topics but covers each the mastery approach. waves/sound/light, electricity, and magnetism more deeply. This text also integrates learning by As in the other Novare science texts, there is a and electromagnetism. Every chapter follows the combining skills in the areas of science, math, section written to the student in preparation for same format – objectives are stated, vocabulary science history, and English language usage. doing the course. Each chapter, then, includes terms presented, textual information numbered Every chapter follows the same format – objec- objectives, information broken down into small- and divided into digestible amounts, ‘learning tives are stated, vocabulary terms presented, er digestible pieces, examples and illustrations, checks’ at the end of each reading section, and textual information numbered and divided into and wraps up with a chapter exercise. Green an exercise at the end of each chapter. The author digestible amounts, ‘learning checks’ at the end “Do You Know” boxes tell some interesting believes in questions that require complete sen- of each reading section, and an exercise at the historical fact concerning the topic. Answers tences as a response, so you won’t find any true/ end of each chapter. Chapters in this book cover to computational questions are included with false, matching, or multiple choice questions. Earth in Space, Visualizing Earth, Thinking About each exercise. The back of the text includes a Colorful illustrations and photos enhance the Earth, Matter & Minerals, Rocks & the Rock glossary, reference data, chapter equations and content of the text. Cycle, Plate Tectonics & Mountain Building, objectives list, experiments with guidelines for Novare employs a mastery approach to learn- Volcanoes & Earthquakes, Weathering/Erosion/ keeping a journal, scientists to know, and accu- ing science – students should learn, master, and Soils, Surface Water & Groundwater, Landforms, rate measurements. Chapters include nature of retain, what they learn. A curriculum that uses Earth History, Oceanography, Atmosphere, scientific knowledge, motion, Newton’s Laws this approach covers fewer topics and covers them Weather, and Climate & Air Pollution. A glossa- of Motion, energy, momentum, atoms/matter/ more deeply. This text also integrates learning by ry, mineral chart, and other resources are found substances, heat and temperature, pressure and combining skills in the areas of science, math, at the back of the text. The author believes in buoyancy, waves/sound/light, introduction to science history, and English language usage. This questions that require complete sentences as electricity, DC circuits, fields and magnetism, text is written from a Biblical worldview and seeks a response, so you won’t find any true/false, and geometric optics. to help students see God in the world. Though from matching, or multiple choice questions. Colorful Five (out of six) of the experiments from the a Biblical worldview, the author holds to the view illustrations and photos are used to enhance the Experiments for Introductory Physics are found that the world is billions of years old and believes content of this small format text (6.5” x 9.5”). at the back of the student text. You can do just there is evidence for such. The text states three goals for which the student those five and still have very in-depth labs with The Resource CD holds PDF files, which is to strive – be good stewards of God’s gifts; lab reports. The experiment information found contain quizzes, semester exams(2), answer learn, master, and retain what you learn; learn in the back of the student text is in addition to keys for all, weekly review guides, experiment to keep a lab journal. The student section at what is found in the Experiments for Introductory resource manual, sample course schedule, a the front of the book explains how to keep your Physics book, so you will need both books. lesson list, sample answers to verbal exercises, lab journal or you can use Student Lab Report Experiments for Introductory Physics and ASPC and “Recommendations for Teaching Physical Handbook (#47300) for guidelines suggested by (Accelerated Studies in Physics and Chemistry, Science.” The author suggests that lab journals this author for keeping a lab journal. This hand- for gifted students and available from the pub- and reports be done from scratch in order for book is recommended for use at the high school lisher) includes only six experiments. It is the students to be ready for high school and even level. There are eight Experimental Investigations author’s feeling that fewer in-depth experiments college. At the 6th -8th grade level the author found right in the text and include an overview, with lab reports will deepen comprehension. believes students should focus on describing basic materials list and step-by-step instructions. His goal was to develop experiments that are what they did, present their results, and engage The Resource CD includes 30 quizzes (one for academically solid, inexpensive, and interesting. with the questions. They should be constantly each week), two semester exams, answer keys to Some of the materials needed may be more dif- working toward what the author outlines in his calculation questions, sample answers for verbal ficult to obtain, so the author has a resource on Student Lab Report Handbook (#047300). There questions, weekly review guides, lab experiments, page 96 of this book that lists materials that will are 12 experiments mentioned in the text and lesson list, and sample course schedule. work at home and where they can be purchased. complete instructions are found in the experi- In the sequence of Novare Science courses, this Each lab includes learning objectives, materi- ment resource manual on Resource CD. is one of the middle school courses (6th-8th), but als required, experimental purpose, overview, The Novare courses are used by Memoria Press is meaty enough to be used at the 9th grade level. pre-lab discussion questions, how to score lab for their academic rigor and are a good choice for Novare is good preparation for higher level sci- reports, student instructions, and illustrations. students who need challenging science courses ence courses, because of the mastery approach The Resource CD includes a course over- and college prep. Please note that this textbook and emphases on mastering the concepts. view with suggestions for pacing, assessments, is now 3rd edition, but changes are minimal. 032746 Resource CD . . . . 50.00 grading, and more. There are 28 quizzes and Two pages were added to Chapter 7, some typos 032759 Text ...... 75.00 two semester exams with answer keys for the and errors have been corrected and some new computational sections and sample answers for graphics have been added. ~ Donna Novare Introductory Physics (9-12) the verbal questions, weekly review guides, and 063053 Text ...... 75.00 Intended for ninth grade, the Novare Series suggested daily schedule. 063054 Resource CD . . . . 50.00 takes a ‘Physics First’ approach to science edu- The Solutions Manual includes detailed solu- 620 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. tions for all computational problems found in the for procuring small quantities of chemicals. The alternatives to traditional textbooks, and these Student Text. These not only tell you the correct Solutions Manual contains fully worked solutions DVD courses offer an interesting, family-friendly answer, but how to get them. for the computational problems found in the text. option. - Donna This is a very good course that promotes think- Novare courses are used by Memoria Press for 043262 Biology . . . . . 69.95 48.95 ing skills in the realm of physics and prepares their academic rigor and are a good choice for Students watch as the instructor, Wes Olson, students for the rest of their high school science students who need challenging science courses explains the definition of life and takes you and college level sciences. ~ Donna and college prep. ~ Donna through the days of Creation and the spec- 032771 Experiments for Introductory Physics 063050 Text ...... 104.95 imens created on those days. In order, you and ASPC . . . . . 15.00 063051 Resource CD . . . . 50.00 will learn about plants, water animals, flying 032772 Text ...... 75.00 063052 Solutions Manual . . 28.00 creatures, land animals, and mankind, and 032807 Resource CD . . . . 50.00 003201 Chem Experiments for wrap it all up with lessons about genetics. 032810 Solutions Manual . . 15.00 High School at Home . 27.00 There are 4 DVDs for a total running time of 010575 ☼Complete Solutions . 42.95 4 ½ hours. The author describes this course Novare General Chemistry (11-12) Includes sample answers and solutions for as a “super-condensed, fun-filled, fascinating Intended for use at the 11th grade level, this all questions in the text, quizzes, and exams. overview of the world of biology.” If you mastery-based chemistry course from Novare 232 pgs, pb. ~ Donna grasp the basics taught in this program, you’ll Science & Math takes a bit of a different ~~~~~~~ have a solid understanding of biology. The approach from other chemistry courses. He 4th disc contains the PDF files. High school promotes a physics-first approach and suggests The 101 DVD Series (10-AD) credits are based on hours spent on a course Introductory Physics (also by Novare) be taken We are so happy to have of study, and 120-180 hours constitutes one in 9th grade, biology in 10th, followed by this these Bible-based high school credit. This course totals 135 hours if you course in 11th. The author suggests taking this science courses on DVD that follow the accreditation schedule. You could course concurrently with Algebra 2. also qualify for high school add dissection labs or microscope labs for By following the author’s suggestion of phys- credit. Developed by homes- more content. Note that the activities in this ics-first, the student can more easily work chooling father and filmmak- course are simple labs like identifying plants through General Chemistry and have a greater er, Wes Olson, these courses and animals or watching a fish, so if you live understanding of the concepts. Novare employs offer engaging visual content, in a state which requires lab sciences for high a mastery approach – students should learn, hands-on labs and activities, school credit you will need to make some master, and retain what they learn. Curricula that and printable PDF files for additions. uses this approach covers fewer topics and cov- each course. DVD courses 050299 Chemistry . . . . 69.95 48.95 ers them more deeply. This text also integrates each include four DVDs with a total running This course is divided into nineteen 20-45 learning by combining skills in science, math, time of 4 ½ hours (Biology) to around 11 hours minute segments and examines the world of science history, and English language usage. (Chemistry and Physics). The video is well done, chemistry, the periodic table, important char- Written from a Biblical worldview, the text seeks the sound is clear, and a little humor is thrown acters in the field of chemistry, the essentials to help students see God in the world. The author in to keep the content interesting. Presented of chemistry such as neutrons, isotopes, holds to the view that the world is billions of from a Christian worldview, students will learn ions, compounds, molecules, and balanc- years old and believes there is evidence for such. about the relationship between science and the ing chemical equations, an explanation of That being said, he doesn’t address that topic in Bible. Options are offered for subtitles and closed the elements – non-metals, poor metals, this text. captions – a variety of languages are offered. transition metals, rare earth & radioactive Chapters include: What is Chemistry All About, Each course also includes printable “Course metals, and the future of chemistry. This is Measurements, Atoms & Substances, Atomic Accreditation Program” (CAP) and a Guidebook. a 4 DVD set that has a running time of 10 Structure, Periodic Law, Chemical Bonding, Print out the PDF files, punch them, and put hours, 55 minutes along with PDF files for Molecular Theory and Metallic Bonding, Chemical them in a notebook for your convenience. The the guidebook, accreditation booklet, and Reactions and Stoichiometry, Kinetic Theory and CAP is important information on how to use the an extended periodic table. Students will be States of Matter, Gas Laws, Solution Chemistry, course and get high school credit – a syllabus. starting a chemistry notebook for this pro- Acids and Bases, and Redox Chemistry. Answers Basically, a lesson includes 4 steps – watch the gram in which they will write their research to selected exercises are found in the back of the video lesson, discuss the questions (found in the and reports. You will want to read ahead in text along with some helpful information in the guidebook), do the mini-labs, research, write the guidebook so you can gather and prepare appendices. It is very important to read the teacher a 200 word report, and take the segment quiz. needed items for the next lesson, mini-labs, and student information found in the preface of The CAP includes all of the information for doing and reports. I think the labs are much better the text – this is where you will get a thorough mini-labs – lists, instructions, and where to fit and meatier than those in Biology 101 and explanation of the philosophy of the author and them in. Mini-labs are demonstrated in the les- would do a better job of meeting the high the best way to use the text. Every chapter begins sons and are performed with items from around school credit. with stated objectives, presents the information your house or ones that are easily accessible (a 063098 Physics . . . . . 69.95 48.95 into smaller chunks that are offered in numbered master list is found in the CAP). Items that are less Physics 101 covers concepts in the areas of: sections, and rounds out the chapter with study common are marked, and you can skip labs if light and color, mirrors and lenses, invisibil- questions. The author believes in questions that the items can’t be found; you will find that some ity and speed of light, sound, acoustics, fire, require complete sentences as a response, so you sections have no labs and others have multiple. thermodynamics, hot and cold, electricity, won’t find any true/false, matching, or multiple Instructions are included for assembling a student outlets and circuits, batteries and electro- choice questions. The 400-page text is smaller notebook that will be used all year; this is where magnetic spectrum, Isaac Newton, Universal than some, only 7”x 10”, so the print is smaller, students will record, take notes, and answer Law of Gravity, 1st Law of Motion, 2nd and and there are colored illustrations throughout. questions. Field trip suggestions are also given. 3rd Laws of Motion, Albert Einstein, relativ- The Resource CD holds PDF files which con- The Guidebook includes the table of contents ity, quantum mechanics, and the future of tain quizzes, exams, term exams (2), and answer (showing the segment and chapter divisions), an physics. There are 20 segments and a video keys for all. There is also “Recommendations for outline for each segment, discussion questions, for each that range in length from 20 to 43 Teaching General Chemistry,” most of which is quizzes, quiz answers, and an alphabetic index. minutes - a total of 11 hours and 10 minutes taken from the preface in the text. Typically, you Guidebook pages follow the points of the video of video. Physics 101 provides about 135 need a lab component with chemistry courses. presentation along with black/white illustrations hours of content, which is enough for one There is nothing written into the text for labs, but and interesting tidbits of information printed credit in physics. Labs use mostly common the author recommends Chemistry Experiments for in the margins. At the end of each section is a items but there are a few special ones includ- High School at Home for those who are home- multiple-choice quiz and a list of possible dis- ing a canned air horn, microphone with jack schooling. This book has low-cost alternatives cussion questions. Answers to the quizzes are to plug into your cell phone, magnesium fire to expensive equipment and recommendations found in the back of the book. It’s nice to have starter, volt meter, etc. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 621 Individual High School Courses structure of biological materials, cells, genetics, environmental issues less. Main concepts remain growth and development, classification systems, the same as what you might typically find in a Riot and the Dance: Foundational Biology (9-AD) fungi, viruses, bacteria, algae, invertebrates, ver- high school, college-prep chemistry course. All This course takes a different approach to life tebrates, human biology, human reproduction, of this is presented from a creation perspective science. It is from a Biblical worldview, with a plant life, plant structure and growth, vascular and gives credit to our Creator. tongue and cheek humor appreciated by some. and non-vascular plants, theories of biological In the front of the book Dr. Wile explains how There are two parts to the book – The Living Cell change, similarities of organisms, evolutionary to use the course in one academic year. If you and Diversity of Life (29 chapters in all). Since a theory and its inability to explain our origins, want something more structured, a 36-week les- lot of chemistry takes place in the life sciences, ecology, the balance of nature, biogeography, son plan is included in Appendix B. The lessons the author begins by reviewing the basics of conservation, and more. 420 pgs. By customer are laid out week-by-week and day-by-day with chemistry – good idea! He teaches about atoms request, we have added the Student Laboratory boxes to check off as you complete them – you and bonding and other basics that will help your Manual and its corresponding Teacher’s Guide. have permission to copy this for marking pur- student better understand the processes occurring Designed for classroom use, homeschool fami- poses. in living things. Black and white illustrations lies may modify experiments for home use. The There are 46 experiments within the text, and are scattered throughout the text, along with Student Laboratory Manual contains thorough you will do about 3 of them every 2 weeks. Dr. some colored photos to help the reader better instructions for experiments along with space for Wile also explains how to keep a record of your understand concepts. Each chapter concludes documenting experiments and summary ques- experiments. A lab kit is available for this course, with a set of review questions that are based on tions. Lab equipment and supplies are necessary but if you don’t want to purchase the kit, there chapter content. There are no answer keys for for successful implementation of the experiments are still 27 experiments you can do using just these questions, so the parent/teacher may need and needed equipment includes: dissection tools household items. Appendix C offers guidance to read the chapter for grading purposes. The and specimens, a microscope, prepared and on how to do experiments without the kit and language and explanations used in the text are blank slides, slide covers, blood testing kits, and adjustments you will need to make. In the infor- pretty straightforward to ease understanding and a variety of chemicals. Contact our customer ser- mational pages at the front of the book, you will Bible references are used throughout to show vice for a complete list of supplies. The Teacher’s find a list of the kit contents and additional items the relationship between science and the Bible. Guide provides a complete supply list, extension needed, listed by chapter. Appendices include A Creationist Manifesto, activities, lab objectives, lab preparation and A website accompanies this course and includes Natural Selection, and a Periodic Table of the procedures, discussion questions and answers. free resources – video samples of mathemati- Elements. This curriculum written by Dr. Gordon 026058 Student Text ...... 40.00 28.95 cal examples, videos of some experiments that Wilson and published by Canon Press takes you 002647 Teacher’s Manual . .10.50 7.50 illustrate textual concepts (but are not offered systematically and humorously through biomole- 002649 Test Packet . . . . 6.50 4.95 in the text), further discussion of some of the cules; history of microscopy; introduction to cell 009984 Lab Student Manual .10.50 7.50 course topics, and extra practice problems. The basics; organelles of the Eukaryotic cell; basics of 009977 Lab Tchr’s Guide . . 7.50 5.75 web address is found in the front of the text, just metabolism; photosynthesis; cellular respiration; before the table of contents. If students get stuck DNA and genes; DNA technology and genetic Discovering Design with Chemistry (9-12) on a problem or concept, a different website modification; mitosis; meiosis; and basics of Discovering Design with Chemistry by Dr. Jay is available – askdrwile.com where Dr. Wile Mendelian Genetics. Wile offers a very solid, college-prep chemistry has made himself available for additional help. The Teacher Guide is the quiz and exam com- education. Dr. Wile employs the “atoms first” A glossary is included at the back of the text panion for the course. Divided by chapters and approach to his chemistry presentation in this and reference tables are printed inside the back objectives are stated. One quiz per chapter and text, which is different from Exploring Creation cover. one exam per unit are printed on perforated pages with Chemistry 2nd Ed. (also authored by Dr. The Answer Key & Tests offers suggestions for for easier access (quizzes and tests are non-repro- Wile). This approach presents foundational infor- grading and test implementation. Solutions are ducible). Quizzes consist of fill-in-the-blank, short mation about atoms and molecules, and then offered for all chapter reviews, chapter tests, and answer, drawing, labeling, naming, listing and builds upon that information for a logical sequen- semester exams. There is one test to be taken multiple choice. Unit exams are a review of the tial presentation of topics. at the end of each chapter and a final exam for chapters and include many of the same questions The first thing I noticed when I opened the each semester. as the quizzes – review is key in this program. The front cover is the similarity in format to other Kathleen Wile narrates the complete text on the answer keys for quizzes and exams are found at text books written by Dr. Wile. More reading Discovering Design with Chemistry Audio Book the back of the teacher guide. and fewer pictures, assuming that you need to USB flash drive (8G). This is just chapter content The Lab Manual offers a suggested schedule to know everything about this subject and there is (including examples), and not the comprehen- get you started – five days a week for 32 weeks. no teacher present. This text is homeschool- and sion questions or experiments. Your auditory There are 25 labs and each includes a materials user-friendly in so many ways; everything is learners will love this and the articulate and clear list, objectives, written exercises and lab instruc- easily accessible and all information is at your recording. Play it anywhere you have a USB port tion. You will need a compound microscope, fingertips. The Periodic Table is printed inside – on your computer, in your car or other listen- glass slides and cover slips, methylene blue – just the front cover, along with a list of the elements ing devices which have a USB format. You can to mention a few (give us a call for the complete ordered by their chemical symbols in alphabetic download the audio files to your computer and list). There are no suggested answers for the order. An introduction explains why chemistry is MP3 player or iPod from your computer. I tried activities in the lab manual. Information and an important subject – not just as a high school this in my car, and it was so easy to just plug answers would need to be found within the labs course, but life application. and play. This makes listening on the go much or the textbook. ~ Donna There are 16 chapters and each includes read- more convenient. This flash drive format also 060717 Student Text ...... 48.00 38.95 ing and experiments. Within each chapter are eliminates the problem for those who have no 016891 Teacher Guide . . .24.00 19.50 statements and equations printed in pink boxes disc drive on their computer or MP3-compatible 020378 Lab Manual . . . .22.00 17.95 and definitions centered in the text; these need CD player. This is a great companion to the text! to be memorized by the student. Comprehension 060710 Text ...... 59.00 Biology: Search for Order in Complexity 2nd Check questions are found within the reading. 060711 Ans Key & Tests . . . 10.00 Ed. (10-12) These are offered periodically to see if the read- DDWCHM Set ...... 69.00 This classic Christian biology text, first developed er understands the information that was just 005216 Audiobook (flash drive) 19.00 in the 1970’s by the Christian Research Society, presented; solutions are found near the end of 063550 Lab Kit . . . . . 70.00 68.95 has been fully updated and revised by Christian each chapter. A chapter review rounds out the From Nature’s Workshop, this kit is specific Liberty Press for a new generation of high school chapter information. This section reviews all of to this course. The kit contains safety gog- students. The hardcover text has a fresh, excit- the information found in that chapter. If you gles, funnel, two 50-mL graduated cylinders, ing look and features an abundance of full-color were comparing this text to the 2nd edition of two medicine droppers, mass scale (accurate photos. 29 chapters cover the scientific method, Exploring Creation with Chemistry, you would to 0.1 g), 250-mL beaker, 100-mL beaker, chemical perspectives in biology, the chemical find that it discusses spectroscopy more and four test tubes, watch glass, filter paper, 622 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. litmus paper, alcohol burner, thermometer, OTHER PROGRAMS / UNIT STUDIES 010493 World of Plants stirring rod, sodium hydroxide, strontium Items in this section tend to be instructional 010733 World of Tools and Technology chloride, and cupric sulfate. frameworks, or unit studies with a “core” 001259 World of Vertebrates teaching resource supplemented with addi- 000880 Discovering Earth’s Landforms and ☼Chemistry (10-12) tional text and/or activity resources. Surface Features This chemistry course 026135 Discovering the Human Body/Senses was specifically written Great Science Adventures (K-8) 037680 Discovering the Ocean for homeschool use, easy What child wouldn’t jump at the chance to 014053 Discovering Atoms, Molecules, and to implement and Christian put together his or her own science program? Matter worldview based. Master Well, now they can. Literally. This series, Books saw a need and Dr. by paper-manipulating guru Dinah Zike and Home Science Adventures (1-8) Dennis Englin put into print author Susan Simpson, has a very unique way Maybe we should send this one giftwrapped! a course he had been teach- of teaching science. The basic idea behind Your children will think they’ve received a won- ing to homeschool students the series is to put complicated information in derful, exciting present when they open this box. for many years. The course a simple-to-understand visual format to ease Cleverly disguised as intriguing and fun activities, covers foundational Chemistry concepts and learning and extend retention. Rather than dis- this hat-trick of unit studies (astronomy, birds, applications, all while keeping God and Bible in playing the information in textbook form with and magnetism) will provide a semester’s worth the equation. Algebra 1 is a prerequisite to this questions at the end of each chapter, this is a of purely educational entertainment. When my course which fulfills one high school credit. much more novel way of presenting the materi- son caught sight of the review sample, he literally The Student text is divided into 28 chap- al. For each lesson, students construct a Lots of begged to get started right away. Everything you ters covering metric measurements, chemical Science Library Book using the masters provided need is included (except for scissors and a liter solutions, molecular mass and atomic theory, inside the main book. These small books (2.5” soda bottle) - down to the Dixie cups! No more preparing molar solutions, chemical reactions, x 4” when finished) contain all the information, excuses to set aside those interesting experiments equations, moles, grams of reactant and product, pictures and diagrams needed for that particular because you didn’t plan ahead. No more frustra- electron configurations, the Periodic Table, ionic course of study. To help the students conceptu- tion because an item you thought you had wasn’t and covalent bonds, metal atoms, batteries, acids alize, analyze, review and apply the knowledge there when you went to retrieve it. And no more and bases, buffers, chemistry of carbon, organic gleaned from these student-made books, lessons crestfallen faces when the “best part” of science chemistry, biochemistry, rates of chemical reac- will have at least one activity which involves the (the hands-on part) can’t be done that day. tions, and environmental chemistry. The end construction of 3D Graphic Organizers, a sort of At the heart of this wonderful program, though, of each chapter includes one lab. Chapters are cut-and-create model from the back of the main is the unit study itself. After you finish “ooohing easy to follow with an abundance of graphics book. These activities focus on a skill such as and aaahing” over the supplies, you’ll be happy and illustrations, sure to appeal to more visu- compare and contrast, observation, describing to discover that the written material is every bit al students. Each chapter lists objectives and a process or explaining functions and most of as impressive. There are over a hundred pages of vocabulary, and notes and definitions are found the activities include writing about the subject student worksheets, parent guide, keys, and more in colored boxes throughout. Labs are broken matter. Lessons also include vocabulary, objec- advanced questions. The parent guide has teach- down into steps with a list of required materials, tives, teacher instructions, assignments, and er notes, safety concerns (if applicable), key, and purpose, and procedure. The procedure for each enrichment activities. The enrichment section is further explorations for each of the lessons in the lab is broken down into numbered steps, some found at the end of each lesson and has activities study. Lessons are self-contained, interesting, special equipment is required. Supplies used in to expand upon concepts taught in the lesson, and very well laid out. Each centers around the labs are alcohol burner, barium hydroxide, provide a foundation for further study or integrate an exploratory activity, so children do science, burette, burette clamp, ring stand, copper metal the study with other disciplines. instead of just reading about it. strip, economy pocket scale, Erlenmeyer flask, The activities don’t stop there, though. After The Birds unit includes an Identification Guide eyedropper, filter paper, glass beakers, stir- all, what is a science program without a lab? For to Common Backyard Birds, a publication with ring rod, graduated cylinder, laboratory scoop, the most part, the labs require regular household full- color photographs published by the Bird Lugol’s solution, Mohr pipette and pipette pump, items and sometimes incorporate other things, Watcher’s Digest Press. This same unit provides molecular model kit, multimeter, petri dish- like the Graphic Organizers, into the process. To several well-conceived Bird Identification Sheets es, pH paper, sodium acetate, soil testing kit, ensure that the labs are effective and practical, so children can keep a journal of the birds they spectroscope analysis kit, test tube kit, transfer the Investigative Loop is used to guide the student spot. Lessons are extremely clear and easy to pipette, weighing boats (aluminum), wire with through each step of the lab: posing a question follow, complete with diagrams, charts, and alligator clips, zinc metal strip. Please contact or concept, research and/or predictions, starting illustrations as needed. Children over 3rd grade our office for a more complete list and quantities. a procedure, making observations, recording the should be able to use the lessons by themselves, Appendices include helpful laboratory procedure data, drawing conclusions and/or applications, if necessary. Lesson sheets are hole-punched so information, a chronological history of Christian communicating the conclusions, sparking new you can put them in a student notebook. These chemists, and a glossary of chemistry vocabulary. questions, beginning a new loop and so on. sheets can be reproduced for other children in 295 pgs, pb. And there are still more activities: design your the same family only. The included binoculars The Teacher Guide includes student work- own experiment, have an ongoing project in the have been recently upgraded from children’s bin- sheets and lab reports w/ samples for grading works or end the particular book with a cumu- oculars to glass-lensed 8 x 21 binoculars. purposes, a weekly lesson schedule, supply list, lative project. Every book in the Great Science After using the triple set in our own home- instructions for quizzes and exams and a sheet Adventures series has 24 lessons, which should school, we are even more enthused about it. for recording scores: 28 quizzes, 8 exams and each take 1-3 days to complete. The Lots of Mark really enjoyed the lessons and equipment, answer keys. Science Library Books pages and the graphics and looked forward to doing the lessons - it was This Chemistry course can be done more pages are reproducible. a high point of his day. It’s so easy for me to use, independently; the parent acts as a guide to If you are looking for a program where students with very minimal preparation, and everything is come alongside. Overall, this is a good, solid are spoon-fed information from a textbook and there when I need it. The directions are so clear high school introductory Chemistry and prepares the teacher needs little preparation time, look and easy to follow, Mark was often able to do students for college level sciences. Students will elsewhere. This is the essence of a hands-on them himself with minimal supervision or just learn the basics of Chemistry and how to write program. For those who learn best by doing, my follow-up. The emphasis on doing science lab reports while carrying out the procedures. this approach is well worth considering. - Zach is a real plus, also, as Mark has plenty of writing Dr. Englin makes chemistry understandable and EACH BOOK ...... 24.00 18.75 in his other coursework. The student worksheets doable in the homeschool setting. ~ Donna 010759 World of Insects & Arachnids require short written responses, or the recording 032367 Set ...... 69.98 49.95 016783 World of Light & Sound of data from experiments, which is just fine with 032368 Student . . . . . 39.99 28.95 Physical Science him. I highly recommend this set of unit studies 032377 Teacher . . . . . 29.99 22.50 010757 World of Space continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 623 - especially for busy moms! We’re not the only Natural Science through the Seasons (1-8) SCIENCEWORKS FOR KIDS (K-6) ones that love them; Cathy Duffy recommends The study of science begins with an apprecia- these kits in her 100 Top Picks for Homeschool tion of the world about us - the living, breathing Level K-1 Curriculum. Materials in the kit can be shared creation that is ours to enjoy. The beauty of our These reproducible books provide hands-on by two students. natural world surrounds us. It encompasses the activities to connect science with real life. The 001945 Complete set . . . 79.95 76.95 rising sun in the early morn, overflows the river activities in each book relate to the NSTA stan- beds, and spans the wings of eagles. Teaching dards and provide step-by-step instruction for Individual Science Kits/Units (1-8) our children to appreciate the beauty and the teachers and students. Each book provides 17 Please note that the Astronomy Adventure and science of their natural world is a goal worthy of different concepts included in that book’s topic, Discovering Birds units both include upgraded the consideration of parents and teachers alike. so teachers can choose the sections their students binoculars. This charming 1950s reprint has been designed need to work. Several half-page worksheets are 004352 Astronomy Adv. . . 43.95 41.50 to assist you in teaching the natural sciences. included in each book for students to review 004353 Discovering Birds . .43.95 41.50 Offering 100 lessons that follow a traditional what they are learning. The book tells teachers 004356 Magnetism Adventure 31.50 28.95 monthly school schedule, September through what to say to their students, provides lists of June, each lesson begins with an overview, storybooks for each topic, and gives step-by-step “More” Home Science Adventures explanatory information, and any necessary directions for fun activities. Examples of activi- This second “triple” set contains Microscopic teacher preparations. The activities that fol- ties from Learning about My Body include mak- Explorations, Discovering Insects and The low provide the core of the lessons. Activities ing a paper skeleton and identifying the major Wonders of Light. are divided into four areas: All Grades (1-8); bones, pasting body parts onto a body, and put- The Microscope Explorations unit explores Primary Grades (1-3); Intermediate Grades (3-5) ting objects in a bag and having children guess the basics of using the microscope as children and Junior Grades (5-8). Overlapping grade what they are, using only their sense of touch. investigate plants, animals, fungi and protozoa, recommendations are numerous, making this a The activities are simple and require only a few as well as crystals and crystal formation. An perfect resource for homeschool families and easy-to-find materials. Each book also includes easy-to-use Tasco pocket microscope is includ- multi-level co-ops or classrooms. A listing of record sheets, logbook sheets, and picture cards. ed with the fourteen lessons and parent guide, recommended books and web links is included 80 pgs. ~ Rachel S. along with everything else you need to do the to further expand lessons. A sampling of lessons EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 10.95 lessons, except an onion and a slice of bread. included are: Animal life in the classroom, Birds 016952 Learning About Animals The materials contain over 30 experiments and going South, Autumn colors, planting bulbs, 016953 Learning About My Body should provide about six-weeks of hands-on sci- Insects-friends and foes in Autumn; How Plants/ 016956 Learning About Weather ence. There is enough consumable equipment Animals prepare for Winter; Stars in December; for several children working together to share. Winter Habits of Some Wild Mammals; Who Has Level 1-3 Extra pocket microscopes are available. Seen the Wind?; Classroom Hatcheries; Nature Very well done unit studies for primary grade The Wonders of Light unit looks fascinating, Excursions in the Spring; and many more! Also children. While written for a classroom setting, also. From mirrors to rainbows, polarization to included are monthly calendars which corre- I found very few adaptations needed to use in phosphorescence, these 16 lessons (with over 30 spond to each unit and provide additional obser- the home environment and very little preparatory experiments) explore one of the most fascinating vations and activities. work (outside of gathering some resource books and basic of God’s creations. As with other units Let me share from Lesson 61 - Little Things We and materials) required. They emphasize process from this company, the lessons are extremely Seldom See-Germs: “What a thrill to the Dutch skills and scientific thought at a level appropriate well laid-out, the parent’s guide makes it easy janitor Leeuwenhoek when, with lenses ground to this age - observation, prediction, recording to just open the box and go, and everything you by himself, he saw ‘wee beasties-a thousand information, critical thinking, analysis, and com- need to do the lessons is provided. Who could times smaller than a louse’s eye’ in a drop of parison. Each contains two reproducible forms ask for more? water! What he saw were the first bacteria seen for a student logbook, one used to record what Beginning with “Spiders Don’t Have Wings by human eyes. These tiny, living things eat and was learned each day (like a learning diary), the (Thank Goodness!),” Discovering Insects explores grow, travel and multiply, and live lives as real other for recording investigations (What we did, the amazing world of the insect (yes, they cover as those of any other plants or animals. They live What we saw, What we learned). The books that the spider is not an insect). Twelve lessons in almost every sort of place: in water, in soil, in are organized by major concept. For example, are filled with hands-on activities, observations, air, on dust, in milk and other food, in and on Exploring Space book covers: and experiments. Can you find an ant trail? (If our bodies; we cannot escape them…” Activity ¾¾ Earth is part of a solar system in the Milky not, come to my house!) Janine and Mark are suggestions for all grades reinforce that germs Way galaxy “itching” (did someone mention fleas?) to start hitchhike on drops of saliva, the breath, hand- ¾¾ Stars are huge balls of hot, glowing gases this one. kerchiefs, pencils etc. and asks students to make ¾¾ Our Sun is a star 009784 Microscope, Insects, Light a mural entitled, “Little Hitchhikers.” A Primary ¾¾ Groups of stars seen together are called Triple Set . . . . .72.95 69.95 and Junior Grade activity is to illustrate a poem constellations 004427 Microscopic Explorations on germs. Junior and Intermediate Grade activi- ¾¾ Each planet in our solar system has unique ...... 36.50 35.95 ties include observing raw milk and pasteurized ¾¾ characteristics 039102 Green Carson MicroBrite milk for a few days and reading a poem entitled, ¾¾ The Earth has one satellite called the moon Pocket Microscope .17.00 10.95 “Mushroom Song.” ¾¾ The Earth moves through space day and 004428 Wonders of Light . .28.95 27.95 All in all, this resource provides a wealth of night and the seasons 009783 Discovering Insects . . 27.95 instructional information to engage children in learning about the natural world around them. ¾¾ Scientists study space in many ways. Lessons are easy to follow and provide ample Background, step-by-step instructions for the activity suggestions, allowing you to do them all lesson and a list of reference books are included or to pick and choose activities to best meet your for each. Investigations are clearly explained and educational goals. As a family who incorporated illustrated and use household materials. There nature studies throughout our home-learning, this are also reproducible worksheets, mini-books, would have quickly become a “go-to” resource, and other manipulatives and patterns to use with along with the Handbook of Nature Study by the lesson. Anna Comstock, as the lessons are more specific EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 10.95 to younger and middle school children along 007177 Animals with Backbones with more age-appropriate activities. Black and 007179 Energy: Light, Heat & Sound white illustrations abound. Detailed Index. 445 007180 Exploring Space pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 007181 Geology 058443 ...... 36.95 007182 Habitats 624 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 007183 How Your Body Works edge and apply what they’ve learned from the little more help with their writing and critical 007184 Plants reading. These activities may include recalling reading skills. If your science curriculum could 007185 Simple Machines facts or thoughts from the reading, answering use a little help to get your students thinking 007186 Water questions related to the reading or on similar “beyond the book”, you might try one of these. topics, comparing and contrasting related topics, Please note that this series is from a secular Level 4-6 using graphic organizers and charts to organize publisher and some readings and questions will A middle school science program designed to information, and much more. More involved fol- reflect this. – Jess teach concepts through the use of practical activ- low-up assignments include hands-on Activities, 035820 Grade 4 Student . . 42.80 18.25 ities. Each chapter has a teacher information research Projects and Science Journals. 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The student record sheets are include a materials list, a step-by-step procedure, 038250 Physical Sci (6-8) . .49.53 17.95 tailored for each activity, with charts and graphs and a series of questions about the experiment. 038251 Physical Sci Tchr . .57.47 36.50 to fill in, questions to answer and conclusions to Materials listed are mostly commonly-found write up at the end of most activities. The books items, with a few exceptions (like a hand- EACH SCIENCESAURUS . . .40.47 23.95 in the series touch on main concepts; for exam- crank generator in Book 5). Projects are more 041907 Grades 2-3 (2009) ple, in The Human Body, the following concepts research-oriented and ask the student to research 035824 Grades 4-5 (2005) are emphasized: related topics, to make a display, or to observe 035825 Grades 6-8 (2006) ¾¾ Cells are the fundamental unit of life something in his or her local area. “Science 023238 Gr. 2-3 (©2014) . . 36.73 27.55 ¾¾ Specialized cells protect the body from Journal” activities offer the student space to write 023240 Gr. 4-5 (©2014) . . 36.73 27.55 harmful substances a journal entry, letter, or other piece of writing 023242 Gr. 6-8 (©2014) . . 43.20 32.40 ¾¾ Food follows a path as it is digested related to the topic studied. At the end of each ¾¾ Good nutrition provides energy for cell unit, brief questions are included for all of the EACH BUNDLE (except noted) 67.60 36.95 growth and repair. reading material in the unit for review. 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The student is able to glean the Joy Hakim’s Story of Science (5-8) When I was in college, my immunobiology information needed to answer questions, as well With their typical lack of exciting narratives, professor decided to have us write journal entries as other interesting facts. Books can be purchased science and math can be lost to children who for a whole pile of scientific research articles we separately or in bundles for a complete curricu- may, at the same time, drink up literature and were supposed to read. As I soon found out, yes, lum. The Sciencesaurus is a terrific reference book history. After all, science is often presented as it was time-consuming to do more than just read, and you can see the full description in the refer- a progression of science concepts to learn - and but wow, I did retain a lot more about the articles ence section. The ‘05/’06/’09 copyright versions don’t forget the list of vocabulary words! If this than if I had just read them and tossed ‘em aside. are in the bundles, but we also offer the 2014 ver- describes your situation and you’re tired of drag- Scribbling, taking notes, and asking questions as sions, which have identical pagination but some ging them through the three branches of science, you read is a valuable skill in any subject area, updated photos and content. Both copyrights will why don’t you spend a year studying the history but it can be pretty helpful in science! Sensing work with the Science Daybooks. of science? Your guide, Joy Hakim, who has this need, Great Source has created Science The Teacher’s Guides offer additional support already sparked the interest of countless young Daybooks, which are very similar in some ways to for the readings, and supply answers and teach- readers in history with her History of US series is their Daybooks for Critical Thinking and Writing ing notes. On each page, the corresponding ready to take you on a tour of scientific discovery (see our Reading section for details), but tailored student page is included in reduced format (with from the earliest civilizations to the high-tech to science. answers in red), and teaching notes fill the mar- science of today. Now, if you’re still thinking Each chapter features one or two readings on gins. Additional resources for the teacher for about History of US, push that thought away science: excerpts from science books, maga- each chapter include: key ideas, lists of skills and instead imagine a set of hardcover books so zines, newspapers, radio shows, literature and used in each chapter, vocabulary lists, questions gorgeous you could leave them on your coffee poetry. As in the Daybooks for reading, these for discussion, additional help to guide stu- table. And beneath those glossy jacket covers feature ample room around the edges of the read- dents through activities, activity extensions, and you’ll find a story so engrossing that you’ll want ing for note-taking and thinking. Each chapter additional activities. The Teacher’s Guide also to keep reading! We begin in the first chapter begins with an introduction to the reading(s) to follows the student’s book page for page, which of Aristotle Leads the Way with the Sumerians provide a little background, and is paired with is helpful for checking work! Although the teach- and other Mesopotamian civilizations. Although a “Before You Read” question to kick-start those er’s guide would be helpful to have (especially to the chapter is titled “Birthing a Universe,” this brain engines. The reading follows, with plenty check answers quickly) you could likely function is really the story of human scientific discovery, of room for notes, and a few related questions without it, especially if you’re of an inquisitive so while various civilizations’ creation myths are for the reader to answer. Special vocabulary mind and don’t mind thinking through the ques- examined (Genesis is not included in this group) words are highlighted in bold and are defined at tions yourself to check them. and a basically secular viewpoint is assumed, the bottom of the page, so students don’t have to Science Daybooks would be a great science evolutionary theory is not prominent here. The flip back and forth to a glossary. An assortment supplement for the student who loves to read and author writes as if she is having a conversation of different activities rounds out each chapter write, but perhaps isn’t crazy about science – or with the reader, warmly sharing the advances and asks the student to extend their knowl- the student who loves science and could use a of civilizations and the discoveries of scientific See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 625 thinkers while she weaves in historical writings discussion questions, activity suggestions and final exam, and test key. The Supplemental and scientific facts. Little-known scientific pio- assessments Student Questions book includes a variety of neers are memorably introduced and other histor- When all three units are completed, this would question formats, although short answer is the ical events of the time are referenced for deeper make a great year-long curriculum for the home most common. All are paperback and are not context. She has a way of making the people you or co-op situation (you could stretch it into two reproducible.- Jess read about seem real, as if they were neighbors if you want to move at a slower pace, or incor- EACH BOOK (except noted) .14.99 10.85 from down the street. The other striking things porate hitsory lessons as well). Unfortunately, the EACH STUDENT QUESTIONS .5.00 4.50 you’ll notice are the eye-catching page layout curriculum for Einstein... is still in development, EACH TCHR KEY/TESTS . . . 8.00 6.95 and the loads of full-color photos, period artwork but we will add it when it becomes available. Exploring Planet Earth: and diagrams. The first book, Aristotle Leads You may want to note that although the series 008791 Book the Way covers Ancient Sumerian civilization to is intended for middle school, some rather chal- 029968 Student Questions the Age of Exploration in the 1500s. Newton at lenging material is incorporated - it’s not a light- 029987 Teacher Key & Tests the Center backs up just a bit, starting in 1453 weight course! However, if you’re looking for From Eratosthenes to Wernher von Braun, and stops just short of the 20th century, when a break from “traditional” science,” this curric- this volume looks at the exploration of our scientists are slowly exploring atoms. In Einstein ulum provides an excellent overview of science planet. The high-interest vignettes and tales Adds a New Dimension, we learn both about through history, while covering many scientific of discovery include references to God and the discoveries made in the last century and the concepts in a memorable way! – Jess faith, where applicable. I hadn’t realized exciting research that is in progress today. 044565 Aristotle Leads the Way 24.95 17.50 before reading this book that rocket scientist While you could start with these books and build 027421 Aristotle Student . . 12.95 9.50 Wernher von Braun was also a committed your own curriculum by adding related activities 045740 Aristotle Teacher . . 49.95 30.95 Christian. I also understand a little better and experiments from topically-organized work- 044567 Newton at the Center 27.95 19.50 now why, despite the fact that Eratosthenes book and experiment resources, there are student 027478 Newton Student . . 16.95 11.95 virtually proved the Earth was a sphere, peo- and teacher “Quest Guides” available for the 045741 Newton Teacher . . 59.95 36.95 ple clung to the belief that the Earth was flat. first two books in the series. They are easy to 044566 Einstein Adds a New Dimension follow, can be used in a homeschool or co-op ...... 27.95 19.50 Exploring the World Around You: setting, and round out the textbooks by providing 019632 Book ...... 13.99 11.19 thought-provoking questions, hands-on experi- Students examine the earth in 16 chapters, ments, timeline activities, cross-curricular activ- starting with ecosystems and biomes, learn- ity suggestions and more. Most of the “meat” is ing about biotic (living), and abiotic (non-liv- found in the teacher’s guides, so if you are using ing) factors that affect our ecosystem, such as these as a science course, you will probably population growth, energy flow, food, and want these. The guides are broken down by unit light, temperature, water and minerals. The and lesson, usually with one chapter covered last units focus on individual species, their per lesson. Units are made up of eight lessons relations with one another, and environmen- and one assessment lesson, for a total of 45 or tal topics like pollution. 63 lessons in the first two volumes, respectively. Lessons in the teacher’s guide typically include Exploring the World of Biology: an overall theme, goals, reading instructions for 016000 Book the students, directions for including people and Exploring Series (J.H. Tiner) (6-9) 030025 Student Questions events on a timeline, discussion questions for the These softcover texts explore science topics 030049 Teacher Key & Tests chapter, guided reading instructions, directions from a Christian perspective and include review A sweeping tour of biology, from biolog- for completing the pages in the student Quest questions for assessment. Books are divided by ical classification and naming systems to Guide, demonstrations and instructions for relat- topical chapter, each containing informative text, the kingdoms of life, with side trips into ed experiments, cross-curricular activity sugges- black-and-white illustrations and photos, and food nutrients, human digestion, scientific tions, journal assignments for students to record review questions. The text is engagingly written, advances in growing crops, and hoaxes what they have learned and more. Units begin weaving in stories of scientific discovery and related to biology. Stories of many famous with a list of materials needed for each lesson, a famous scientists, instead of simply offering facts. scientists are woven throughout, including unit summary, a list of science experiments used While the visuals are black-and-white, they are Louis Pasteur, George Washington Carver, in the unit, a list of assessment activities in the detailed and clearly labeled. Review questions Robert Hooke, Carl Linnaeus, Jean Henri unit, and national standards met by that unit’s consist of true/false and multiple choice ques- Fabre, John Audubon and others. activities. Fairly lengthy unit assessments are tions, along with a short list of questions students included at the end of each unit, and a whole- can use for further research, writing assignments, Exploring the World of Chemistry: book assessment can be found at the end of the or be extended into projects. Answers to the 012710 Book teacher’s guide. Although written for a classroom short answer questions are found in the back 015059 Student Questions situation, the publishers did employ a homes- along with a glossary and index. This series could 015073 Teacher Key & Tests chool consultant to help with homeschool usage, form the core of an upper-elementary or middle An introductory history of chemistry, this text and I think that shows in the flexibility of the school science program when combined with covers discoveries and developments from guide. While there is a little “fluff” you wouldn’t one of the new Parent Lesson Planners, or be ancient to present times. Major emphasis need for a homeschool situation and references used as a topical supplement. 160+ pgs each. is placed on the contributions of individual to overhead projectors and group activities, most Student Questions and Teacher Key/Test books scientists (such as Cavendish, Mendeleev, of these things can be easily adapted for use with have also been created by Memoria Press for Boyle, and Rutherford). The focus is not on one or several students. That being said, this additional assessment. These are not referenced balancing chemical equations or learning the would be a terrific program for a co-op situation! by the Master Books PLP, but are used in the number of electrons in specific elements. The student guides contain the worksheets that Memoria Press Classical Curriculum, or can Chapters cover ancient metals, the search for are introduced and explained in more detail in be used to flesh out review and assessment if gold, gases, the use of currents to separate the teacher’s guides. There is a nice variety of using the books as a junior high course. While elements, the first periodic table, using a writing activities, scientist information sheets to there was previously one “Questions, Reviews, spectroscope to identify elements, cathode complete, and experiment worksheets included Tests” book for each title, the series has been ray tubes and alpha particle experiments, which tie the reading and the scientific concepts revised and there are now two books per text: a compounds by electric attraction, water and together very nicely. Although you could use Supplemental Student Questions workbook with its unique properties, carbon and its com- the student guide alone, simply for the activities, supplemental questions and review questions pounds, organic chemistry, nitrogen and you would be missing out on the worksheet (for the student’s use), and a Teacher Key and its compounds, silicon and its compounds, answers, timeline activities, unit planning helps, Tests which holds the answer key, unit tests, modern metals, and chemistry today. 626 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Exploring the World of Physics: a PLP, but they are optional, not scheduled in. Other Teacher Guides: 036334 Book PLPs are reproducible for family or small group The Master Books resources used with these 030063 Student Questions use (ten or less). 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CDs have for many of the labs from DIVE curriculum. breeze through rather quickly in college biology! done for math, they can 026484 Integrated Physics & Chemistry (formerly titled Biology the Easy Way). also do for science! If you CD-ROM (8-9) 021551 E-Z Biology . . . .18.99 15.25 don’t feel confident teach- This intro to physics and chemistry includes Each chapter covers a broad biological con- ing lessons and labs for 29 lectures and 28 labs. Recommended cept, such as “Homo Sapiens: A Special high school science cours- texts include Bob Jones’ Physical World or Vertebrate,” further subdivided into smaller es, using these CD-ROMs Physical Science, Apologia Physical Science body systems such as skeletal, muscular, can do wonders to round or Abeka Physical Science. Pre-algebra is nervous, endocrine, circulatory and more. out the science course. considered a pre-requisite. The chapters cover a wide range of topics, And after their 2008 revisions, DIVE Science 050669 Integrated Physics/Chemistry from the branches of biology, to cell chem- has even more to offer! Each revised CD-ROM Lab Kit . . . . . 255.00 247.95 istry, classification systems, basic chemi- includes lectures, a syllabus, video labs, work- This kit from Nature’s Workshop includes cal reactions, bacteria/viruses, the protists, book pages, and a lab manual. You will many of the lab supplies needed to complete fungi, green plants, invertebrates, chordates, need a textbook for each course although you the labs in the DIVE curriculum. humans, nutrition, diseases and the immune have some flexibility in choosing one. Abeka, 034863 Biology CD-ROM (9-10) system, heredity/genetics, ecology, and evo- Apologia, Bob Jones and Saxon (Physics) are the Contains 38 lectures and 28 labs. lution. Most evolutionary information is con- preferred textbooks, but other textbooks are also Recommended texts include Bob Jones tained within one chapter, so you can easily options. The DIVE syllabus (downloadable from Biology 3rd Ed., Apologia Biology, or Abeka skip over it - or use it as an opportunity to DIVE’s website, www.diveintomath.com) is the Biology. No prerequisites. contrast current evolutionary thought against primary syllabus for use with the DIVE CDs. If 011506 Biology Lab Kit . . 235.00 229.95 creationist theories!. At 370 pages, there is a you go with either a preferred text or another This kit from Nature’s Workshop includes lot of good, solid information here, and can of your choosing, you will need to do some many of the lab supplies needed for the labs be used as a backbone to a biology curricu- “tweaking” of the syllabus - matching the topics from the DIVE curriculum. lum fleshed out with experiments and further from the DIVE Science CD to your textbook. To 026483 Chemistry CD-ROM (10-11) reading, or as a handy reference to make sure use the DIVE lessons, the student refers to the There’s a lot of material here, with 58 lec- you don’t leave any gaps in your studies. syllabi to see which textbook pages correlate tures and 29 labs. Recommended texts 021553 E-Z Chemistry . . .16.99 13.75 with the topic and does the reading. After defin- include Apologia’s Chemistry or Bob Jones Contains 16 chapters on topics such as chem- ing a given list of vocabulary terms, the student Chemistry. Algebra 2 is a pre-requisite. istry basics, atomic structure, bonding, chemi- watches the lecture, takes notes, completes the 006169 Chemistry Lab Kit . 300.00 289.95 cal formulas, gases, chemical calculations and worksheet review questions, and then returns This kit from Nature’s Workshop includes lab moles, phase changes, chemical reactions and to the CD for solutions and explanations of the supplies for most of the labs from the DIVE their rates, chemical equilibrium, acids/bases/ review questions. The lectures are especially curriculum. salts, oxidation/reduction, electrochemistry, helpful for homeschoolers as they help them feel 018106 Physics CD-ROM (11-12) organic chemistry, nucleonics, and more. as if they are participating in a classroom lec- Includes 100 lectures and 23 labs. Throughout the chapters, chemical equations ture, listening to the instructor and taking notes Recommended exclusively with Saxon are worked out to illustrate the concept, and (great college prep too!). If you are familiar with Physics (the Home Study Kit and Solution many more are found at the end-of-chapter DIVE Math, you will have a good idea what the Manual). Advanced math with pre-calculus review, primarily in multiple choice form. At lectures are like. Each lecture has a visual com- is a pre-requisite. It performs the experiments the end of the book are five practice tests with ponent that resembles basic PowerPoint slides, for you using several thousand dollars worth answers and explanations and a worksheet to accompanied by an audio lecture. Occasionally of science equipment, including radar guns, analyze your performance. Following these the instructor will “write” on the board which photogate timers, and stroboscopes. Each are a collection of reference charts and tables, gives the lecture an interactive feel. The corre- Physics Video Lab includes photos, video, a periodic table, and a glossary. From some- sponding .pdf worksheets are also found on the and graphs and tables from the lab experi- one who’s had four semesters of college-level CDs. The worksheets for each lesson will need ment. Students can print out a lab activity chemistry, this book covers a lot of bases, to be printed and completed before the lecture sheet, watch the lab and record experimen- and the student who takes the time to use this is viewed. The lab portion of the CD-ROM is tal data, pause the CD-ROM to complete tool will not only find high school chemistry also helpful for homeschoolers without access calculations, and then turn the CD back on a breeze, but they’ll have a much firmer grasp to laboratory equipment. In these, audio expla- to check work. Four quarterly exams, with on college chemistry as well. nations of the experiment are combined with video solutions, are also provided (based on still-frame pictures of the experiment in progress exams found in the Saxon Physics test book). 628 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. SUPPLEMENTAL RESOURCES science. In each section, several different topics included. Note: The biology course does contain are covered, such as plants, birds, animals, the a small unit on evolutionary concepts, as well Instructional human body, reptiles, habitats, weather, air, as a lab on “creating” cell precursors. You may Less than a curriculum, but with a mix of instruc- water, rocks, stars, eclipses, moon phases, mag- wish to skip this, or use it as a foundation for a tional information and activities. Items here tend nets, electricity, simple machines, energy, and high-school level creation vs. evolution study as to cover a range of grades in all areas of science. more. A wide range of science is covered. an opportunity to examine their evidence. - Jess 007009 ...... 28.99 20.50 EACH BOOK ...... 26.00 19.95 Science Songs with Miss Jenny and Friends (PK-3) 030512 Biology 030514 Forensics Miss Jenny continues to help young learners Teaching Science Through Art (2-10) 030513 Chemistry 010234 Earth & Space sing their way through academia. Science Songs This book continues the quest to integrate art with Miss Jenny helps children remember science activities across the curriculum. A noticeable concepts in the areas of ocean life, insects, water improvement in this book is the chronological Workbooks cycle, rainbows, the five senses, and states of organization and a helpful table of contents to matter. Eighteen original songs along with activi- make it even easier to correlate these fantastic DK Workbook: Science (PK-3) ty sheets, motions to songs, and experiments pro- art and art-appreciation activities with your study Children are never too young to begin develop- mote reading, writing, and inquiry. The songs are of history. Sharon Jeffus recommends several ing their science minds, and as parents, we want more than just cute, they are full of information artists and particular artistic works to study as to encourage and support their understanding that children will use to complete the activities. well. Activities run the gamut from crafts to of science concepts and methods. This supple- For example, children will listen to the Water drawing skills, from art appreciation to studies mental series from DK may be what you are Cycle Song, learn the motions to the song to help of particular artists. All are accompanied by looking for. Each workbook contains exercises, them remember the order of the water cycle, use well-researched textual information and black- activities and experiments to expand science vocabulary words to finish a 5-word crossword and-white illustrations. I love the variety of activ- skills, along with a dedicated section or parents puzzle, label a water cycle illustration, cut out ities and media used - and so will your children. which explains what children need to know at and assemble a cloud mini-book, and perform These are all high- interest, involving activities each age, tips and guidance, and answers. CCSS any of the six suggested activities that show evap- that not only expand on their history study, but aligned. 60 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne oration and condensation, cloud observation, teach art skills as well. Always considerate of the EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5.25 or even make a water cycle bracelet. It’s great home school environment, Sharon has done an 036826 PK that the activity and lyric pages are reproducible excellent job of selecting activities appropriate Senses, healthy eating, colors, sound, weath- for family or classroom use. This would make a for use with a wide age range of children as well. er, and living things. great enhancement for your science units, use The program is available in a printed book or 036817 Kindergarten it as an introduction to science topics, or use it cd-rom, which contains PDF.files. Gravity, speed, materials and their proper- as a framework and add library books for more 004197 Book ...... 17.95 15.95 ties, weather, plant and animal life cycles. information. 64 pages, pb. ~ Donna 055707 CD-ROM . . . . .13.95 12.95 036811 1st Grade 005500 ...... 19.99 15.95 Forces and motion, magnets, properties/ Top Shelf Science (9-12) change in materials, Earth science, life sci- Dinah Zike’s Big Books of Science (K-12) I really like books, especially science books, ence, and ecosystems. What is a Foldable? I had no idea until I looked that combine informational text, questions and 036815 2nd Grade at these books. A Foldable is a 3D, interactive activities to “see it for yourself.” While this is Sound; vibrations; weather; life cycles of a graphic organizer. Foldables give students a standard for lower-grade science, you don’t often dog, bird, frog, snake, fish, jellyfish, locust, hands-on activity to help them organize and see it at the high school levels. Top Shelf Science and butterfly; variations and observations. retain information, according to author Dinah contains brief and to-the-point but interesting 036816 3rd Grade Zike. Foldables can be used by students of all readings, questions designed to make you push Speed; gravity; properties of air, solids, ages for note-taking, student-directed projects, past simple comprehension and write concepts liquids and gases; energy; solar systems; salt- journals, graphs, charts, tables and more. These in your own words, and great science experi- water/freshwater; volcanoes; Earth science; books show you how you can incorporate ments that illustrate the concept learned, but are healthy bodies; and life science. Foldables into various areas of science. The front not overly complicated, especially when geared of each book demonstrates with written instruc- down to a single student. Each book is divided Kumon Science Sticker Activity Books (PK-1) tion and diagrams how to make the Foldables up into specific topics within that branch, each EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 7.25 and how to use them. The remainder of the consisting of several lessons and labs. 25 to 50 067663 Pre-K+ 072032 Grade K+ book is filled with science topics for your student lessons are included in each book. Student labs to explore and illustrate using Foldables. The are considered separate lessons, allowing you to 180 Days of Science (K-6) elementary book includes a section on science break up the topic more easily into several days, EACH BOOK ...... 19.99 15.95 graphics. These are drawings to be used with without the pressure of trying to get it all done in 071758 Kindergarten 071757 Fourth Grade the Foldables. These books are not reproducible, one period. As these are high-school level lab 071756 First Grade 071755 Fifth Grade therefore you would need to trace the graphics, activities, they will require more “serious” sci- 071759 Second Grade 071760 Sixth Grade or just use the graphics as a guide for drawing ence equipment, including a microscope (biolo- 071761 Third Grade your own illustrations. The book for grades 6-12 gy), beakers and graduated cylinders, chemicals, is divided in to areas of physics, astronomy, earth and other lab materials. The list is not extensive Seasons & Living Things (Milliken Primary Sci.) (1-3) science and biology/life science. These might be for each book, but if you are interested in using This reproducible workbook provides a simple an interesting presentation idea or just a different this as a lab science program, I would suggest introduction to seasons and living things for approach to your child’s learning.150+ pages, allowing some time to review the book before young children. Each page contains black and pb. ~ Donna the school year in order to attain the materials. white illustrations, information, labels and direc- EACH BOOK ...... 23.20 In the case of chemistry, a decent chemistry lab tions for kids to complete. They may be asked to 003015 K-6 003001 6-12 might be enough to service some of the labs, color certain areas, answer a question, cut and and a microscope will go a long way for the paste, match, etc. to complete the page. Not The Giant Science Resource Book (1-6) biology unit. All in all though, these books are much is provided in the way of science instruc- This hefty 304 page book is a resource target- well-designed, all the experiments look worth tion; this is more of a workbook. The answer ing almost every facet of science. 296 of the doing, and I would recommend these for any key is contained in the front several pages, and pages are reproducible, holding diagrams, pic- high school curriculum light on the lab portion. it does give some background information for ture cards, mini-books, writing forms, and more Although it would require some effort and prepa- topics covered and answers for all student ques- to help in your science studies. There are five ration, the work is worthwhile, especially for the tions. Recommended for use with the Weaver main sections: life science, environmental sci- student who hopes to go on to a science-based Curriculum. ~ Megan ence, earth science, physical science, and space college major. Answer keys and appendices are 001290 ...... 8.95 6.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 629 Brown Bag Science (1-4) activities are very simple and short, and they or a pencil-and-paper activity consisting primar- If you’re on the lookout for an inexpensive, become more involved in the upper levels. For ily of thinking questions. Overall, the hands-on easy-to-implement, activity-based elementary instance, to observe matter changes in Level A, experimentation and the worksheet activities science books with a dash of literature study the student observes a solid (ice cube) changing are pretty evenly matched - also impressive for thrown in, these might just be what you’re look- to liquid form (water), while in Level F, they a mere workbook. I really like the layout of ing for. Each two-page spread in these activity form epsom salt crystals on a pipe cleaner. the experiments as well, with a brief overview, books contains a hands-on activity as well as Following the activity, a one-page chapter test is a list of necessary materials (primarily around- questions for the student to answer, or a pencil given. In Level A, this involves a series of yes/ the-house objects), step-by-step directions, any and paper activity for the student to complete no questions, where by Level F, it is made up of necessary charts to be filled in after student based on the “experiment.” The experiments are multiple choice questions. Throughout the book, observations and several questions designed to fairly simple and uninvolved (particularly at the important science vocabulary terms are printed get the student thinking about what he saw in first and second grade level), and step-by-step in bold, and these reappear in a glossary at the the activity and why. I’m also impressed at the directions as well as a materials list are given. back of the book. Another interesting feature is depth the topics are presented in here. Overall, Don’t worry about not having the materials nec- the “Careers” page at the end of each unit, where this is a terrific science framework that’s a little essary either - they are all very common items correlated careers are presented along with brief less than a textual-based program, but more than you probably have around the house, such as descriptions. just a workbook. It could be easily fleshed out to pencils, crayons, water, glue, scissors, measur- The teacher’s guide for each level includes a a full program with the inclusion of the suggested ing tape, balloons, yarn, and others. The sim- scope and sequence, unit summaries, objectives, reading within, to use as an extension with a sci- ple activities are designed to answer the posed ideas for presenting and guiding the materi- ence text for that grade level, or to supplement question at the top of the page, such as “Are al, demonstrations, further instructions for the an elementary unit study that needs a little more fingerprints special?” which the student explores hands-on activities, and answers. Blackline “serious” science. A full answer key as well as while completing the activity, in this case by masters of problem solving skill worksheets, unit and course assessments are included. These pressing their fingers into a stamp pad to exam- chapter reviews, unit tests, and unit performance well-designed and complete workbooks definite- ine their fingerprints, and then comparing theirs projects are also included. Although this series ly get my science stamp of approval! - Jess with the fingerprints of others. Several suggested was designed more for a classroom setting, most EACH BOOK ...... 16.99 12.75 books for reading are listed towards the end of of the teaching suggestions would be just as use- 026559 Grade 1 026562 Grade 4 the book, followed by several pages of questions ful in the home. 026560 Grade 2 026563 Grade 5 and activities based on the reading. Answers to I would also like to note that by Level F, a lot 026561 Grade 3 026564 Grade 6 all the activities are included at the back of the of good solid material is being introduced, such book. While geared more towards use with a as the process of mitosis and meiosis, parts of classroom, as you can tell by the teacher letters the cell and their functions, the immune system to the parents for each experiment, the activities and endocrine system, the plate tectonics theo- themselves are designed so that they are equally ry, etc., which will greatly help as the student valuable one-on-one or in groups of youngsters. heads into heavier science curriculum in junior - Jess high and high school. Furthermore, although EACH BOOK ...... 5.99 4.75 this is produced by a secular publisher, I found Grades 1-2: Grades 3-4: no detectable infusion of evolutionary theory 028410 Bugs and Insects 028411 in the levels I reviewed. All in all, I am pretty ☼Daily Science (1-6) 028413 Human Body 028414 impressed with the level of information presented Providing daily supplemental activity pages for 028415 Light and Color 028416 in a straight-forward manner, yet it is offered in elementary to early middle school, this reproduc- 028418 Plants and Soils 028419 bites small enough for the elementary student to ible (single classroom) Evan-Moor series reinforc- 028423 Simple Machines 028424 understand and appreciate. ~ Jess es scientific knowledge, reading comprehension 028425 Sound 028426 EACH STUDENT LEVEL A-B . 31.87 18.50 and vocabulary development. Short, 10-15-min- 028427 Weather 028428 EACH STUDENT LEVEL C-D . 36.07 22.25 ute activities are easy to implement and schedule EACH STUDENT LEVEL E-F . .37.80 24.25 in your educational day. Focus on Science (1-6) EACH TEACHER GUIDE . . .33.00 18.95 Organized into 6 topical Big Ideas units, ranging This series offers versatile supplemental science Student Teacher on themes from life, earth, and physical sciences, support with either a science curriculum or a Level A (1) 014954 014955 based on state standards. Each unit is 5 weeks unit study approach, summer science review, or Level B (2) 014956 014957 in length, with Weeks 1-4 providing teaching as a base to go further by adding more reading Level C (3) 014958 014959 on the key information. Weekly lessons begin from the library or additional science books. Level D (4) 014960 014961 with a teacher page with additional information The workbooks combine short, readable science Level E (5) 014962 014963 and ideas. Student Activity pages follow. Days lessons with workbook-style activities, hands-on Level F (6) 014964 014965 1-4 include a variety of writing, comprehension, activities, and suggestions for taking the student’s vocabulary, critical thinking, visual literacy, oral interest beyond the lesson. Each workbook cov- Steck-Vaughn Science Workbooks (1-6) language practice or hands-on activities. Day 5 ers the larger science areas in three units: Life Since when did “workbooks” come to denote reviews. Week 5 is considered a unit review with Science, Earth Science, and Physical Science. pages and pages of pencil-and-paper activities, comprehension questions, visual literacy activity, Each unit is then broken down into chapters, I’d like to know? To me, the word sounds more vocabulary review and a hands-on activity relat- each of which is made up of 6 lessons. The like it should be defined as a “book of work,” ed to the previous 4 weeks. Evolutionary content. lessons consist of a short reading, tailored to and if this series doesn’t qualify as that, then I Answer key. 192 pgs. pb. ~ Deanne grade level, followed by a typical workbook-style don’t know what should. This excellent and EACH BOOK ...... 29.99 20.95 activity such as true/false, matching, circling, well-rounded science series contains almost 069214 Daily Science Grade 1 etc, depending on the grade level. At the end everything you’d need in an elementary science Living and non-living things, habitats, objects of the chapter, a hands-on activity is offered, curriculum. Each book covers the three main in the sky, seasons, matter, force and motion. and it is designed so that very few (and only branches of science - earth/space, life, and phys- 069215 Daily Science Grade 2 commonly-had) materials should be needed. ical - in fairly lengthy units. Each of the three Life cycles, Animal/plant reproduction, atmo- Furthermore, these activities represent the “clas- units kicks off with several pages of text where sphere, water cycle, weathering and erosion, sical” sort of experiment which would normally important concepts are defined and explained, earth’s rotation, moon phases, sound and demonstrate the topic learned, such as growing followed by a list of suggested reading on those magnets. mold on bread to observe what decomposers are topics. Each topic or concept within each unit 069216 Daily Science Grade 3 and why they are important to the ecosystem, is represented by several workbook pages related Adaptation, migration, plants and plant life planting seeds, and making crystals to observe to that topic, in which a short piece of text is cycle, earth formation and fossils, air and physical changes of matter. In Level A these given, followed by either a hands-on experiment weather, and light. 630 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 069217 Daily Science Grade 4 Science by the Grade (1-8) levels you gather information from library books, Interdependence of organisms and the envi- This series is designed to give a little extra help internet, encyclopedias, or other sources, and ronment; bacteria, mold and fungi; changing in elementary and junior high science. It can be use the organizers and assessments for reinforce- earth’s surface (volcanoes and earthquakes, used to introduce a topic, review a topic, or for ment. The latter would be a more casual way to etc.); rocks and minerals; and how electrical extra practice in areas that are a problem. It can do your science studies. ~ Donna energy coverts to other forms. also be used for assigning questions and activities EACH BOOK ...... 14.95 12.25 069218 Daily Science Grade 5 in the different topic areas. The books for every 067064 Grade 1 067067 Grade 4 Structure and function in living systems; grade level are based on state and national stan- 067065 Grade 2 067068 Grade 5 ecosystems, water cycle; gravity and ocean dards and can be of help when preparing for the 067066 Grade 3 tides; conduction, convection and radiation; science section on standardized tests. 067061 Earth Science (6-8) chemical reactions and chemical reactivity. Each book is divided into 3 sections: physical 067062 Life Science (6-8) 069219 Daily Science Grade 6+ science, life science, and earth & space science. 067063 Physical Science (6-8) DNA and heredity; adaptations and extinc- An assessment test is included at the beginning of tions; solar energy and weather; plate tec- the book which your student should take before Daily Warm Ups: Science (2-6) tonics; elements and compounds; periodic starting. This will help determine knowledge Looking for a quick, fun way to introduce or table; types of energy and energy transfer. of content and where extra practice might be review science concepts? This graded series cov- needed. Each book ends with ideas for science ers Life, Physical, and Earth and Space Sciences Read and Understand Science (1-6) fair projects, a glossary of key terms, and an and offers 150+ daily activities. Each activity A hybrid between a reading comprehension answer key. page is concise, focused and vary from fill in the book and science workbook, this series features Each lesson follows the same format. A list of blank, reading comprehension, , short answer, both fiction and non-fiction reading selections key terms is given at the beginning of the lesson puzzles, charts and much more. Excellent for based around scientific topics followed by com- and then background information on the concept introducing new topics, test review or to sup- prehension, vocabulary and science activities. is presented in several small sections. A review plement a living book. Occasional references to Each level includes 27 stories, which are listed exercise is given as multiple-choice questions evolutionary content. 176 pgs; reproducible with in the table of contents along with the main sci- in standardized test format. Specific activities, answer key in back. sc. ~ Deanne ence concept covered. Life, earth and physical experiments, and puzzles add to the fun of learn- EACH BOOK ...... 18.99 14.95 science concepts are all represented. The stories ing the concept. There is a reading comprehen- 057569 Grade 2 057572 Grade 5 are 1-2 pages in length and contain bold science sion activity in which the student reads a passage 057570 Grade 3 057573 Grade 6 vocabulary words, and a few illustrations (which and answers related questions. Student pages are 057571 Grade 4 could be colored, since the pages are black-and- reproducible for family or classroom use. A few white). Three activity sheets follow each story. extra pages of practice can sometimes make the Science Detective (3-6) The first activity focuses on reading compre- difference in learning success. ~ Donna Critical Thinking Press has taken their excel- hension and typically includes multiple-choice, EACH BOOK ...... 16.99 12.75 lent formula for improving subject-area skill short-answer, or true-false questions. The vocab- 040373 Grade 1 040377 Grade 5 and higher-order thinking skills and applied it ulary activity tests the reader’s knowledge of the 040374 Grade 2 040378 Grade 6 to science to help students improve both their science terms used, and may involve matching, 040375 Grade 3 040379 Grade 7 scienctific knowledge AND thinking skills at labeling, a word puzzle, or fill-in-the-blanks. The 040376 Grade 4 040380 Grade 8 the same time! The emphasis here is in helping last activity allows the reader to put their science students learn and understand science with a knowledge to use by doing a simple hands-on critical language arts slant so that they will learn experiment or writing and drawing about the to read science passages critically, and write topic. For example, in Grades 2-3, students full explanations of their thinking to reinforce draw arrows on several pictures representing the their understanding. The books are divided into flow of heat after reading a story about heat and three units: physical science, life science, and insulation, or they number the steps of digestion earth science. Each unit contains over a dozen on a diagram after reading about the diges- activities, each on a more specific sub-topic, and tion of pizza. Compared to Nonfiction Reading tied to national science standards. Each activity Comprehension – Science, this series offers a consists of both reading and question portions. much wider range of follow-up activities and The reading selection explains the concept in emphasizes vocabulary and science activities on detail, with paragraphs separated and labeled top of reading comprehension. Reproducible, by letter, and important vocabulary highlighted. answers included. 144 pgs, pb. - Jess The right-hand page features questions on the EACH BOOK ...... 18.99 13.95 topic the student has just read about. Questions 044442 Grades 1-2 044444 Grades 3-4 are presented in a variety of formats, including 044443 Grades 2-3 044445 Grades 4-6 true/false, short answer (full-sentence responses), ☼Science Graphic Organizers (1-8) multiple-choice, graph questions, comparison/ Core Skills: Science 2014 Edition (1-8) Graphic Organizers help students visualize and contrast and more. An answer key is included at Core Skills: Science has been aligned with the organize the information they are learning. This the end of the book. The questions emphasize Next Generation Science Standards (NextGen). series of books provide graphic organizers for a using “evidence” from the text, and really basing The content covers topics in the areas of life, variety of topics at each grade level. Grades 1-5 their answers on text evidence before choosing earth, and physical science t reading passages cover information in earth, life, and physical sci- an answer. This helps reinforce what was read, and corresponding worksheets. The 132-page ences, while Grades 6-8 organizers are topical. and in many cases, requires the student to really books are black and white and are reproducible Each consumable, full-color, 50+ page book, think about their answer before giving it. This for family and classroom use. The illustrations covers 25 topics, and includes answers in the would be an excellent supplement to any science provide additional explanation for the topic back. For each topic there is a one-page graphic curriculum that will aid the student in really and the variety of worksheets includes vocabu- organizer in which to write information learned understanding concepts, where other workbooks lary activities, comprehension questions, critical from your science lesson; the second page is a may merely ask the student to regurgitate facts. thinking activities, and questions in standard- short, 8-question, multiple-choice assessment I could even see using this alongside a full sci- ized-test format. on that topic. The books incorporate a variety ence curriculum for added reasoning and critical EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7.45 of organizers – Venn Diagrams, charts, maps, thinking benefits! After a long wait, Book A1 is 031363 Grade 1 031376 Grade 5 cause/effect, webs, compare/contrast, etc. now available; hopefully there will be more to 031365 Grade 2 031379 Grade 6 You could use these books two different ways. follow! - Jess 031367 Grade 3 031383 Grade 7 First, they can be used to cover just the topics 032226 Beginning (3-4) . . . 19.99 031372 Grade 4 031384 Grade 8 found in your curriculum. Second, at the younger 042187 Level A1 (5-6) . . . 21.99 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 631 Spectrum Science (4-6) without the use of an overhead projector) general science. The goal of the workbook (writ- Each of these full-color workbooks includes short ¾¾ 20 reproducible student worksheets ten to conform to national science standards) is lessons in life science, earth and space science, ¾¾ factual, informative text to enable students to engage in scientific inquiry and physical science. Additional chapters also Superb quality and presentation throughout the with an increased level of understanding and investigate science as inquiry, science and tech- series, although they are from a secular publish- comprehension. Instructions and answer key are nology, science in society, and scientific discov- er. These are used extensively in the Weaver included in this well designed and easy to use eries throughout history. Grades 3-5 have seven and other curriculums, so we would guess any supplemental resource. 72 pgs, pb. ~ Mike lessons in these areas, while Grades 6-8 have philosophical conflicts with these materials are 035738 ...... 11.99 8.95 nine. Lessons are usually two pages long, with minimal. From our use and perusal of them, a page of text on the left-hand page, and a page they appear to stick to the facts and have more Essentials and Exploration (8-12) of questions on the right-hand page. The text objective (less “modernistic”) content than simi- Practice workbooks abound for elementary reads like short articles on science, and because lar books. We also appreciate the unique format science, but sometimes it’s hard to find extra a wide range of topics are covered, there’s some- of this series; the brilliant color transparencies, practice at the upper levels. If you’re having a thing here for everyone – not just students who informative text, teacher information, and repro- hard time filling in your student’s gaps in under- already love science. Questions are usually a mix ducible student worksheets all in one volume standing, maybe you should check these out. of multiple-choice, short-answer, matching, true/ make these an excellent, totally reusable invest- This series of workbooks provide standards-based false or long answer. Occasionally, an extension ment. Suggested grade levels are listed below, practice in three major areas of high school activity is also provided, such as researching the they can be stretched a bit. We’ve found these science. Each workbook is divided into topical topic further, or doing an activity like trying to books useful for and appreciated by young chil- units, usually about a dozen pages in length. locate a planet in the night sky. For review and dren - even the higher-level ones. In each unit you’ll find basic background infor- assessment, there are end-of chapter reviews, the EACH BOOK ...... 18.95 14.50 mation, a list of relevant terms, several pages multi-chapter tests, and a final test. Answer keys 014712 Geology / Rocks and Minerals of text, and workbook activities on the topic are provided in each one, and because the pages 014709 Human Body covered. For example, in Chemistry, the unit are perforated, you can remove it if you wish. 001289 Oceanography on Acids and Bases begins with an introductory With the mix of scientific information, real-life 014713 Solar System paragraph about common substances that are science applications, stories of scientific discov- 014711 Weather acids and bases, and a list of related terms that ery, and lots of questions for each, these would includes “electrolyte,” “Brønsted-Lowry base,” be a nice supplement to a more informal science Mastering the Scientific Method (4-8) and “titration” is found to the right. The text course at the earlier grades, or a very hands-on If you have a need for some focused study on for this unit begins on this page and is studded science course at any grade. - Jess the scientific method, you’ll find it in this short with equations in bold to illustrate the concepts. EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 6.95 and enjoyable workbook. The workbook is made There are about two full pages of text followed by 014751 Grade 4 014767 Grade 6 up of two parts, one of which dissects the steps of a multiple-choice review. Six worksheets follow, the scientific method, and the other which uses including identifying the acids and bases in given Spectrum Science 2015 (3-8) the scientific method in thirteen experiments. equations, identifying acid-base pairs in reaction The newest edition (2015 copyright) of this The first section features 2-3 workbook pages equations, writing formulas for conjugate bases series is essentially the same as the previous on each of the six steps of the scientific method, and acids formed by specific acids or bases, 2008 edition. The books provide lessons (seven with each page including brief information about completing a pH table, solving molarity and in grades 3-5 and nine in grades 6-8) in each the step, and short questions which ask students normality problems, solving titration problems, of seven areas (chapters): science as inquiry, to apply their knowledge of that step. The ques- and doing an acid-base word search. Designed physical science, life science, earth and space tions are pretty practical; I like the questions for as extra practice for a basal science text or for a science, science and technology, science in per- “Test the Hypothesis” where short explanations of brief review, you’ll find little repetition in these sonal and social perspectives, and the history and flawed experiments are given, and students have workbooks, just a nice overview of important nature of science. There are chapter reviews for to identify where the experimenter went wrong! concepts. Reproducible, glossary and answer each chapter and cumulative tests over chapters The labs in the second section are fairly simple key included. 96 pgs, pb. – Jess 1-3 and chapters 1-7. A complete answer key is experiments with each step clearly labeled to fol- EACH BOOK ...... 16.99 12.75 provided in the back. Lessons provide a one-page low the scientific method. Most supplies needed 038950 Biology essay/article with a second page of exercise ques- are common items, but you will need a spring 038951 Chemistry tions that include vocabulary, comprehension, scale, a balance, a laser pointer, and a thermom- 041505 Physical Science and recall. An article sidebar lists vocabulary eter. Beakers and a graduated cylinder are also words, provides related quotes, and supplies recommended, but you could get by with using Science Test Preparation short autobiographical information on people jars of the same size if necessary. An answer key mentioned in the articles. 176 pgs, pb. ~ Janice is included, at the front of the book, all pages are Spectrum Science Test Practice (3-7) EACH WORKBOOK . . . . 11.99 7.95 perforated for easy removal, and worksheets are This series was written to help students improve 001763 Grade 3 001805 Grade 6 reproducible. 28 pgs. – Jess and strengthen their test taking skills. They will 001765 Grade 4 001858 Grade 7 041583 ...... 4.99 4.50 learn strategies for answering different types of 001800 Grade 5 001862 Grade 8 test questions, develop techniques for analyzing STEM Labs (6-8) information, and hone skills needed for investi- Milliken Transparency/Reproducibles (5-8) EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7.50 gating scientific processes. Students are given Many of our customers either use prepared unit 048678 Earth & Space Science a pretest to determine their strengths and weak- studies or write their own. Milliken reproducible 048689 Life Science nesses. They are then given a number of prac- books are perfect companions for unit studies 048697 Physical Science tice exercises in four different areas of science: - or even as cores to build unit studies around. science as inquiry, physical science, life science However, those of you who use a more tradi- Science Warm-Ups: Grades 5-8 (5-8) and earth and space science. Questions are tional schooling approach will also find them a 048673 ...... 12.99 9.50 presented in multiple choice, fill-in-the-blank, useful and enlivening supplement to your science short response and extended response formats. text to further explore, clarify, or deepen your ☼Confusing Science Terms (5-12) The book ends with a post-test so they can apply study in a particular area. Each book contains: Young students, from elementary through high the knowledge they have learned. Meets NSE ¾¾ a teacher’s guide with an introduction to school, who struggle to comprehend key scientif- standards, reproducible, answers included. 95 the subject, suggested extension activities, ic terms will benefit from the guided vocabulary pgs. - Donna and an answer key to the student work- exercises that are included within this con- EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 6.95 sheets sumable workbook. Students will learn how to 038023 Grade 3 038026 Grade 6 ¾¾ 12 very crisp, eye-pleasing, full-color trans- understand the meaning and application of some 038024 Grade 4 038027 Grade 7 parencies (which are every bit as attractive of the most significant terms from the realm of 632 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science Vocabulary Builder Flash Cards (1-AD) older students, but this one is written and illus- ScienceSaurus Student Handbooks (2-8) Covering key terms addressed in the Disciplinary trated in an age-appropriate way for younger From Great Source, the Core Ideas of the Next Gen Science Standards, ones. Information in the areas of life science, company that brought us these vibrantly illustrated, cardstock flash cards chemistry, physical science, and earth/space Write Source handbooks, are an essential resource for home or school. A science are presented in a broad fashion, and a come these bright and col- sampling of terms learned in the Life Science set glossary at the back of the book will help you orful science handbooks. In includes: pupa, taxonomy, pH, lysosome and look up the meanings of new words. The pictures fact, the organization and more. Color-coded by subject, each 3 ¾” x 5 ¾” and illustrations are fascinating and well-done, layout of the ScienceSaurus card provides the term and descriptive illustration and scientific facts are presented in interesting handbooks is pretty similar on one side and the definition on the other. Sets text. Although a useful reference book for the to the Write Source hand- include a storage box and teacher resource guide young scientist, this book makes you want to sit books. Each 500+ page book that includes teaching strategies, game ideas and and just graze through the plethora of eye-catch- is divided into chapters on general scientif- steps for vocabulary instruction. Contains 200 ing images. Information is presented from a ic information, the branches of science, and cards (except for Life Science, which comes in 2 secular perspective in this hardcover, 128-page useful reference material. In the Grades 4-5 boxed sets for a total of 400 cards.) Spend more book. ~ Donna handbook, chapters include Doing Science; time teaching and less time preparing your own 041724 ...... 16.99 11.95 Life Science; Earth Science; Physical Science; flash cards with these handy sets. ~ Deanne Natural Resources and the Environment; Science, EACH SET (except noted) . . 24.95 19.95 Science: Visual Encyclopedia (2-7) Technology and Society; Almanac and Yellow 067957 Earth Science - Middle School Always a good resource, DK offers this visual Pages. The organization for Grades 6-8 is sim- 067958 Life Science - Middle School encyclopedia to complement all your science ilar except there are two general introductory ...... 49.95 39.95 topics. This 300-page, hardcover reference takes chapters - Scientific Investigation and Working 067959 Physical Science - Middle School you inside things you might not normally see in the Lab. The Doing Science (Gr. 4-5) and 067960 Science Grades 1-2 in the world of science. Beautifully illustrated, Working in the Lab (Gr. 6-8) chapters offer a lot 067961 Science Grades 3-5 this encyclopedia covers the areas of matter, of useful information, including how to use basic materials, forces and machines, energy, light, lab equipment like a hot plate, a triple-beam References electricity and magnetism, living organisms, and balance and a microscope; how to take accurate great discoveries. Every topic has a two-page measurements; how to design an experiment; First Encyclopedias (PK-5) spread with photos, illustrations and summaries and lab safety. The topical science chapters fea- These fact-filled child encyclopedias are perfect of information. My favorite part of every DK book ture basic scientific concepts from each branch for supplying information to your young stu- are the beautiful and fascinating photos – see a of science – like you distilled “the essentials” dents. With colorful pictures and short, captivat- photo of an explosion, streaks of colored light, from a text on each science. To give you a ing entries, these 64-page softcover books will lightning, chloroplasts, and much more. Our small sampling of the information included, let’s entertain and educate. Finally, children have world is beautiful, but we don’t see so much of it. look at Earth Science in both books. In Grades someplace they can look themselves to answer Take time to see the visuals of the science world! 4-5, topics covered include earth’s structure, their numerous questions like “What is snow?” 009687 ...... 29.99 20.75 rocks and minerals, soil, erosion, plate tecton- “Why does the moon shine?” and “How deep is ics, earth’s water and the water cycle, weather the ocean?” Each book has an index. ~ Rachel S. ☼Science Encyclopedia (3-7) and climate, the atmosphere, weather systems, EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 8.99 My children loved to get lost in a good ency- severe weather, climate, earth’s rotation, the 028439 Science clopedia. Maybe that sounds odd today, but I am seasons, phases of the moon, the solar systems Explains many of the fascinating areas of still a firm believer in having accessible, quality and constellations, space, and more! In Grades science. Children will explore our earth, books available for children to read when curiosi- 6-8, the Earth Science chapter covers a lot of space, weather, force, atoms and molecules, ty peaks. Lavishly illustrated and divided into two the same topics but at a more sophisticated and friction, magnets, electricity, color and light, parts, Physical and Life Science, this resource is detailed level. The Almanac chapter in both the brain and senses, and many other topics jam packed with information, fun facts, hands- books features the role of numbers in science of science through interesting text and fun, on activities and intermingled science related (and how to use them), study skills, and using simple science experiments. Each page is jokes. The introductory section explains what maps, charts and graphs. The Yellow Pages are filled with colorful illustrations and awesome science is, how scientists work and the scientific another nice feature. These sections include time pictures to make every inch engaging; not a theory before describing the difference between lines of scientific discoveries, short biographies lot of white space here! physical and life science and going deeper into of famous scientists, tables of word roots related 012201 Seas and Oceans respective areas. Evolutionary content. to scientific terms, and a nice glossary and index. Covers various things of the sea and ocean, Physical science is separated into four sec- Throughout the handbooks, there are “sciLINKS” including underwater life, all kinds of ani- tions: matter, forces and machines, energy, and which give references to web sites related to the mals, boats and ships, pollution, seashore electronics. Subtopics are presented in a 2-page topic presented which can be accessed through life, coral reefs, unknown seas, and much spread that includes photographs and colorful the sciLINKS website. These well-designed and more. This book also supplies Internet links graphics, clearly explained textual information, information-packed handbooks would be a nice to approved sites with additional informa- historical or unique fun facts, activities or jokes. resource to reach for when writing about science, tion, pictures, and activities. A sampling of topics includes chemistry basics, creating a science project, or when the informa- 028440 Human Body organic chemistry, noble gases, gravity, friction, tion they need can’t be found in their textbook. Each bold, colorful page holds easy text radio waves, satellites, nuclear power, sound We now also have the 2014 versions of these and plenty of images to uncover each part waves and more. Life Science is separated into handbooks which feature slightly updated con- of the human body. From the way it looks, four sections: the universe, life on earth, human tent/photos but have identical pagination to the inside and out, to its place in the body, to its body and planet earth. Subtopics are present- previous editions. These books are wonderful as function and how it works, each body part is ed similarly to the physical science section. A a reference book, and are also correlated for use explained in detail. Simple, fun experiments sampling of topics includes the big bang, solar with the Science Daybooks by Great Source. See are spread throughout, as well as Usborne- system, classification of living things, microbes, the Daybook description and curriculum bundles recommended websites that let children reptiles, ancient medicine, genes, reproduction in the science curriculum section. – Jess explore the human body further. and growth, volcanoes, earthquakes, the earth’s EACH BOOK ...... 40.47 23.95 age, rocks and minerals, biomes conservation- 041907 Grades 2-3 (©2009) First Science Encyclopedia (1-6) ism, and more. Includes websites, books and 035824 Grades 4-5 (©2005) Bite-size pieces of information, in true Usborne film recommendations, a glossary, and index. 035825 Grades 6-8 (©2006) fashion, will engage your children and invite An excellent resource for your home or school 023238 Gr. 2-3 (©2014) . . . 27.55 them to learn about the world of science. There library. 303 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne 023240 Gr. 4-5 (©2014) . . . 27.55 are plenty of science encyclopedias written for 066634 ...... 24.99 17.50 023242 Gr. 6-8 (©2014) . . . 32.40 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 633 It Can’t Be True! The Book of Incredible Visual World of Science (Master Books) (3-9) own roller coaster, dissect a virtual frog, relive Comparisons (2-AD) Instilling a love for science in my children the story of landing on the moon complete with You must see it to believe it! Lively graphics, was always a primary goal in our early days of sounds, images, and slideshows, and so much astounding facts, and incredible statistics come home-schooling. One of my secret tools was more. All of science is covered in this book: together in this visually appealing book that cov- always keeping a stack of interesting science physics, chemistry, biology, information technol- ers hundreds of comparisons. Did you know that reference books available for them to thumb ogy, earth sciences, astronomy, anatomy, zoolo- the largest hailstone was found in South Dakota through or to look up a quick question on their gy, and Earth conservation. A wonderful resource and was three times the width of a tennis ball? own (yes, this was pre-internet!), but I always even for those without online access. Available Or that it is estimated that there may be 100,000 struggled to find good quality books that did not in two sizes (with identical content).The small miles of blood vessels in a human body: enough overwhelm us with evolutionary content and paperback version measures 7 1/2” x 9 1/2”. The to circle the world four times? This is just a sam- would often lament to my husband, that it would large-format hardcover version measures 8 3/4” x pling of the fascinating details your children will sure be nice to have a Christian alternative to 11”. 448 pgs. ~ Stephanie learn. Comparisons cover a range of foundational the informative Usborne or DK resource books. 018008 Small-format (pb) . .19.99 17.99 science concepts including space, earth science, I am so excited to share that Master Books and 000980 Large-format (hc) . .39.99 35.99 weather, human biology, zoology, computers My Father’s World have heard the cries of many and engineering. Excellent resource to set out on homeschool families and have joined together to a coffee table to encourage free time reading or provide quality science reference books that offer reluctant readers. As our reviewer noted, “The beautiful photographs and illustrations without only thing lacking is a couple hundred more the inundation of evolutionary teaching. pages of these spectacular comparisons!” 192 Beginning with Genesis 1:1, this book intro- pgs, hc. ~ Deanne duces the scientific method, real science, fields 045975 ...... 19.99 13.95 of science and the reasons to study science and then dives into seven sections covering a wide Illustrated Elementary Science Dictionary (3-7) range of scientific subjects. Section 1: Matters ☼Science Quick Starts (4-9) Straightforward, with clear explanations, this and Chemicals covers atoms, elements, mole- Success in the high school sciences often hinges handy dictionary is a perfect complement to cules, solids, liquids, gases, melting and boiling, on our children’s understanding of basic concepts your science studies. This book is divided into crystals, water, chemical changes, acids and bases and vocabulary taught in prior years. While text- six sections: Living Things, Materials, Forces, and composites. Section 2: Energy, Motion and books often repeat this information ad nauseum, Energy, Earth and Space, and Science at Work. Machines presents energy, converting energy, the many kids glaze over when presented with the Each section explores the topical area with color- energy of motion, forces and motion, measuring repetition. Not so with this great refresher series! ful illustrations, explanations and understandable force and motion, gravity, heat and cold, helpful Providing quick review through short answer definitions making this an easy-to-use resource machines, simple machines, machine power, fric- activities, fill in the blank, diagrams, matching or a fun book to read casually. Please note that tion and energy and matter. Section 3: Electricity and more, children will be able to show what the book makes reference to “tens of thousands and Magnetism contains electrical energy, static they know! Most activities will take less than 10 of years” and the reproduction illustration is ana- electricity, flowing electricity, electrical circuits, minutes to complete and presume prior instruc- tomically correct. Index. 136 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne using electricity, magnetism, and magnetism to tion. A great little series (books measure 7” x 9”) 055195 ...... 12.99 11.69 electricity, electricity to movement, movement to to provide a quick review to keep content fresh electricity plus more. Section 4: Light and Sound in the student’s memory. Each page includes 2-4 How Come? Every Kid’s Science Questions introduces sound waves, using sound, light, review activities, with the exception of diagram- Explained (3-7) reflected and refracted light, using light, laser ming pages. Answers included. Reproducible for Young children express their natural curiosity light and more. Section 5: Earth and Life presents home/classroom use. Secular publisher. 62 pgs, by asking an abundance of why questions: “Why planet earth, inside the earth, the rock cycle, sc. ~ Deanne is the sky blue?” “Why is the grass green” and volcanoes and earthquakes, atmosphere, weather EACH BOOK ...... 8.99 6.75 the like are integral to understanding science. and climate, mountains and valleys, rivers and 004633 Human Body But what happens when our little prodigies feel lakes, coastlines, seas and oceans, life on earth Reviews body organization and 8 body sys- too “grown-up” to display this natural curiosity? and the earth in trouble. Section 6: Space and tems with 5 diagrams to label Do the abundance of questions just go-away? I Time explores earth in space, exploring space, 004671 Life Science don’t believe so and, thankfully, neither do the earth’s orbit, magnetic earth, inner planets, solar Reviews diversity of life, human body, organ- publishers of this well-done book! wanderers, outer planets, the sun, stars and galax- isms, descent & change over time, and math Answering over 175 questions, this book con- ies, deep space, and the universe. and metrics in life science tains a mix of “Why” and “How Come” ques- The last section provides over sixty projects 004708 Science Vocabulary tions from the 3 branches of Science: Physical, covering topics in each of the previous six cate- General, Life, Earth, Space, Physical, Science Life and Earth. The questions in this book were gories. Science projects contain a concise “you & Technology and Human body vocabulary asked by real kids (and a few adults!) as part will need” list, clear step by step instructions, reviewed of Newsday’s How Come? newspaper column and colorful accompanying photographs. Each published throughout the world. Here is a sam- project also contains the reference page for fur- Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia (4-9) pling of questions answered in this book: Why ther information and utilizes commonly found Looking for a handy reference book for sci- do Wint-o-green life savers emit sparks when items. Glossary and index provide helpful refer- ence? If you can ignore the seemingly requisite chewed in the dark? (Experiment suggestion ence material. 247 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne homage to evolution in the first few pages and included); How and Why does a chameleon 051260 ...... 24.99 17.95 the evolutionary dating system mentioned here change colors? Why do we get hiccups? Why and there throughout the natural science sec- does the wind whistle, howl and moan? and Usborne Science Encyclopedia (4-AD) tions, this could be a good choice. Chapters Why do cheerios clump together in a bowl? This book is obviously an Usborne book; it’s cover geology, living things, human biology, Questions are separated topically into chapters. overloaded with interesting information and chemistry and the elements, materials and tech- Chapters include Tricks of Light and Sound; tons of color pictures. A great deal of science nology, light and energy, forces and movement, Unseen Forces, Invisible Particles; The Great is packed in the book, with even more available electricity and electronics, space and time, and Beyond; Home Planet; How’s the Weather?; online at the many quality websites chosen by the environment. Text is large, explanations are Animal (and Plant World); and All about Me (and Usborne. More than 1,000 internet links and clear, and colorful photographs and illustrations You). This would make an excellent resource 180 QR links are included. Perform more than abound. Each chapter ends with a helpful “Facts for a living book family or resource to engage 120 experiments and activities, and see video and Figures” page with key dates and definitions. reluctant readers. Detailed index. Evolutionary clips, diagrams, pictures, and other helpful Lots of useful information is packed into this 496- content. 406 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne online highlights. Sites allow you to see video pg volume. hc. 011321 ...... 16.95 12.50 clips of animals, hear animal sounds, build your 010198 ...... 34.99 22.95 634 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science Encyclopedia (5-AD) 025955 Light and Color EACH SET ...... 16.49 12.95 Most homeschools have reference books like a 032080 Moons of our Solar System 007008 Life Cycles (B) dictionary, thesaurus, globe and atlas, or maybe 025965 Our Solar System Covers life cycles of the butterfly, flowering even a set of encyclopedias. But where do you 000835 Periodic Table plant, frog, and human. 40 magnets go to look up science information? This sci- 025967 Phases of the Moon 007015 Nutrition ence resource contains 250 main themes, 2000 025972 Rocks and Minerals Covers fruits, vegetables, grains, protein foods entries, and thousands of colorful illustrations. 032088 Simple Machines (1-3) and dairy using “My Plate.” 49 magnets From Dorling Kindersley, a secular publisher, so 032095 Types of Rocks 007017 Solar System it may include some evolutionary content. pb. 032097 Volcanoes Covers planet placement, size and general 004894 ...... 21.99 15.50 015199 Weather Wheel facts. 25 magnets

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The answers Posters feature black and white illustrations with rate and learn using the included animals, plants, are found at the back of the activity guide. These blanks and charts for students to fill in. As stu- and other objects. Human Body includes 4 body large flip charts are spiral bound at the top and dents read the data or research to fill in blanks, shapes (blank, nervous, muscular, and skeletal include a built in easel for portability and ease of they will be learning valuable information, as systems) with labels and additional pieces. The use. These come from a secular publisher and may well as creating a keepsake. The Planets poster Solar System has a background of space with contain references to evolution, the Big Bang, etc. features an article on the Tenth Planet, blanks to the sun and students use the included planets, These charts are written according to standards to profile an astronaut, identification of the plan- stars, moons and other objects for assembling. help you get an idea of what should be covered at ets, charts about planetary facts, and more. The Children will learn science concepts as they use each grade level. ~ Donna Weather poster features a huge thermometer, these interactive tools. ~ Donna EACH CHART ...... 37.95 29.95 descriptions of different kinds of weather, a chart EACH SET ...... 39.99 045955 Grade 1 to record predicted and actual temperatures, 065904 Solar System Living & nonliving things, where do animals weather characteristics to color, and more. ~ 065903 Human Body live, life cycles, food chains, my senses, Rachel EACH MINI SET ...... 19.99 human body, weather, seasons, the sky, and EACH POSTER ...... 0.65 065909 Habitats/Environmental land/water/air. 044678 Animal Groups 065910 Human Body 045928 Grade 2 044679 Animal Habitats 065912 Solar System All about plants & animals, land and water 044681 Fire Safety habitats, how living things change & grow, 039974 My 5 Senses (K-3) ☼Life Cycles Magnetic Mini Bulletin Board Set mammals & birds, reptiles/amphibians/fish, 037172 Planets of Our Solar System (3-6) (PK-AD) sun & earth, moon/stars/planets, and fossils 037177 Weather (K-3) These die-cut magnets are great for fridges or & dinosaurs. whiteboards! Young kids will learn life cycles 045927 Grade 3 ☼Science Tins (1-AD) by matching pictures of phases with the proper Main parts of plants, how do plants grow, Interactive, hands on learning solidifies learn- term, and then using arrows to direct in which grouping of plants & animals, relationships ing for children of all ages. order they occur. Includes the basic life cycles among living things, rocks/minerals/soil, These tins are a great, low of beans, caterpillars, frogs, and chickens. For changes on earth, matter & its properties, mess option for busy fami- example, the bean plant goes from seed, ger- work & machines, and solar system. lies at home or on the go. mination, seedling, to bean plant. Magnet sizes 045929 Grade 4 Each hinged tin contains vary from approx. 1” x 1.125” to 8.5” x 2.5”. Cells, invertebrates, vertebrates, animal an inside image for placing 040621 ...... 8.99 6.75 growth & reproduction, food chains & food magnets. For example, the webs, rocks & minerals, earth, weather & Human Skeleton tin offers Mini Interactive Bulletin Board Sets (K-5) climate, force/motion/energy, and electricity an anterior view of our skel- Probably the last place you’ll use these is on a & magnetism. eton on one side with the bulletin board! These science sets contain vary- 045930 Grade 5 posterior skeletal view on the opposite side. Tins ing numbers of interactive textual and pictorial 6 kingdoms of life, roots/stems/leaves, flow- measure 6 3/4”x 9” and include magnets and pieces just right for using in science lapbooks ers & seeds, cycles of life and biomes, topic specific information sheets. ~Deanne (think Dinah Zike), projects, displays, flash landforms/rocks/soil, Earth’s freshwater & 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs cards, etc., etc. I was ready to pass these by at atmosphere, elements/mixtures/compounds, EACH TIN ...... 9.99 8.99 the last NSSEA show until our rep insisted I take acids & bases, Newton’s laws of motion, and 067974 Human Body a closer look. They had assembled these sets into sound & light. 067979 Solar System an amazing array of finished products – each 045931 Grade 6 070368 Periodic Table unique and creative. Some used the pieces as Diversity of life, cells, genetics, introduction the entire project, others used them as display to plants & animals, ecosystems/food chains/ labels and/or captions. These are amazing start- food, volcanoes, sun-earth-moon system, Informational / Textual (General) ers for an end of unit science project! You’ll solids/liquids/gases, and electromagnetism. have to visit our website for a closer look. 045932 Human Body EACH SET ...... 7.99 6.75 Bones/muscles/skin, digestive system, nutri- Berenstain Bears’ Big Book of Science and Grades K-2 Sets tion, circulatory system, immune system, Nature (PK-3) 025121 Earth, Moon, and Stars respiratory system, excretory system, nervous Join Mama, Papa, the kids and Professor Actual 013529 Life Cycles (52 pcs) system, endocrine and reproductive systems. Factual Bear for an easy introduction to science 013550 Plants (73 pcs) 045933 Life Science and nature. The book looks and reads like a 013629 Weather (62 pcs) Photosynthesis & respiration, mitosis & mei- large-format Berenstain Bears book, complete Grades 3-5 Sets osis, modern genetics, microlife, osmosis with rhyming verse. Three topics are covered. 013512 Human Body (12 pcs) & diffusion, compound microscope, spong- The Almanac celebrates the holidays and sea- 013639 Rocks and Minerals (49 pcs) es/cnidarians/worms, mollusks/arthropods/ sons through the year in Bear Country. On our echinoderms, fishes/amphibians/reptiles, and Nature walk, we learn about learn about plants, Science Curriculum Mastery Flip Charts (K-8) birds and mammals. animals, and insects, land forms and weather, An excellent teaching tool for your visual learn- 045934 Earth Science fish and reptiles. The Science Fair helps us ers, these flip charts are big, bright, and beautiful. Minerals, rocks, fossils, geologic time, plate understand simple machines, matter and energy. Each set includes 10 heavy, double-sided, lam- tectonics, earthquakes, weathering of rocks The number of topics touched on would make it inated 12”x 18” charts and is great to introduce & soil formation, Earth’s atmosphere, under- a great introduction to science for a young child, or review topics. Side 1 of each chart provides a standing weather, and our solar system. or a framework on which to discuss topics in presentation of key concepts using bold graphics 045935 Physical Science more detail. For the nostalgic, this is a reprint of and printed text, while side 2 is a wipe-off activ- Work & machines, forces & motion, proper- the book originally published in 1977. 190 pgs, ity chart where information of key structures and ties of atoms, elements & the periodic table, pb. - Laura summaries of concepts can be written along with chemical reactions, acids/bases/salts, elec- 056132 ...... 14.99 11.50 a list of vocabulary corresponding to the topic. tricity, magnetism, sound, and light. 636 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼Time for Kids: Big Book of Why Activity Book tion. Incorporating the newest technology with (PK-AD) some of the neatest concepts in science, this vol- Who says science books can’t be fun? This Big ume is sure to grab - and hold - kids’ attention, Book packs information, games, activities, and even ones that don’t think they’re interested in pictures between two covers to answer many of “science.” 96 pgs, sturdy softcover. - Jess the questions children ask about animals, earth, 034942 ...... 16.99 15.29 space, humans, the world, history, science, tech- nology, and sports. Activities include coloring Story Book of Science (4-AD) pages, sudoku puzzles, cryptograms, dot-to-dots, While other scientists were catching and killing crosswords, funny fill-ins, mazes, and much insects and classifying them based on physical more. Learn the answers to questions often asked characteristics, the 19th-century scientist and like, “Why are eyes different colors,” or “Why teacher Jean Henri Fabre was a firm believer is the ocean salty.” With 121 activities, children in observing insects and nature in their natural will enjoy learning about science in the world habitats, spending just as much time watching around them. Answers are found in the back of their behavior as studying their anatomy. In the book. 126 pgs, pb. ~ Donna this delightful book, he shares his observations 069684 ...... 9.99 7.75 and knowledge with children through a series of stories in which Uncle Paul describes the My First Book of Science (K-3) wonders of nature for his nieces and nephews, Introduce your young learners to science with Claire, Emile, and Jules. With frequent ques- this wonderful hands-on resource. There are 96 tions and interjections from the children, Uncle pages of experiments that can be done with items Paul discusses livestock, trees, metals, fibers, from around your house, in the areas of forces, paper, spiders, insects, weather, clouds, steam materials, energy, and living things. There is an engines, astronomy, plants, mushrooms, shells, introduction that defines science and gives a few ocean creatures, and much more. If you enjoy tips – worded so that younger ones will under- the Christian Liberty Nature Readers or the stand. There are 10-12 two-page experiments in Handbook of Nature Study, I think you’ll enjoy each section, with a materials list, illustrations, this one as well. Originally published in 1917 ☼Usborne Young Beginners (PK-1) numbered instructions – very easy to follow and translated from French by Florence Bicknell, Usborne science books have a special place and age-appropriate. Play with static electricity, this reprint from Yesterday’s Classics is 438 pgs, in my heart as they provided the foundation test gravity, and make a puddle and watch it pb. - Jess for our early science learning. I love their focus evaporate. You could use this with your science 043293 ...... 14.95 on understandable text and detailed graphics. curriculum, but you could also use it as science Concentrating on the littlest learners (age 3 +), units rather than using a more rigid curriculum at this charming series teaches simple science the younger grades. ~ Donna Informational / Textual (by Topic/Series) information, inspiring children to want to know 036097 ...... 9.95 7.50 (Organized roughly by grade level) more as they grow. Snuggle on the couch and read aloud or hand to your developing readers to Magic Tree House Incredible Fact Book (2-5) Guided Science Readers (PK-1) gain confidence. Beautifully illustrated. 32 pgs, 032890 ...... 16.99 11.95 They are like Bob Books for Science! When I hc. ~ Deanne first saw this new series from Scholastic, it was EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 4.49 Mysteries & Marvels of Science (2-AD) love at first sight! Guided readers are soft cover 069667 Baby Animals A book that young children will pick up for the and small format, 5½” x 5½” making them perfect 069668 Bugs pictures, and older children will enjoy for both for little hands to hold. Books increase in difficul- 069669 Dinosaurs the photos and the text, this is an amazing and ty through the levels. Level A readers begin with 069670 Flowers attractive guide to some of science’s most fasci- simple sentences with repeating words; while the 069671 Woodland Creatures nating topics! Nine chapters cover topics such as Level F readers retain the simple sentences with 015033 Seashore atoms, matter, materials, energy, motion, elec- more complex vocabulary. Beautiful full-color tricity, light, technology, and the human body. images combined with high interest, non-fiction Smithsonian Little Explorer (PK-2) Although reading the topics may make you science topics will inspire and give confidence This is a good introductory science series for yawn, simply crack open this book to any topic, to beginning readers. Levels A-D sets include your younger students. Each book is 32 pages and you’ll quickly see how cool science can sixteen- 8-pg. nonfiction readers, a 16-pg. mini and covers one broad topic. Books are divided really be! Each page includes awesome photos, activity book, parent tips and stickers. Level E-F into two-page spreads for each topic within. This many of which have been taken from electron set includes twelve- 6 pg. non-fiction books keeps the information manageable and less over- microscopes, or at least at very high magnifica- (6 for each level). See each set below for more whelming. Photos and illustrations are on every tion, which shows how awesome some of these information. ~ Deanne page for visual clarity of the topics. Information is “hard-to-imagine” things are, like viruses, spider EACH SET ...... 17.99 12.95 put into terminology that makes sense to younger spinnerets, strands of nylon, cables, cells, and 066766 Level A children. The back of the book includes a glos- more! Also notable are the detailed diagrams, Penguins, Bats, Whales, Leaves, Apples, sary of new words, critical thinking questions for photos, and images of other, larger items. Each Pumpkins, and much more discussion, and additional reading and internet page features general information about the 066767 Level B resources. topic, followed by more specific information on Frogs, Baby Animals, Mammals, Snow, EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5.95 subtopics in a smaller font. The section on the Seasons, and much more 026027 African Animals internet includes some general information on 066768 Level C 026028 Airplanes the internet, and how it is used today, followed Bears, Birds, Rain forest, Seeds, Spring and 026032 Coral Reefs by some short sections on internet connections much more 026034 Dogs being included on common household applianc- 066769 Level D 026038 Hurricanes es, how faster Internet connections are designed, Sea Turtles, Lady Bugs, Chicks, Ice-cream 026039 Insects internet communications to outer space, and and much more. 026041 My Body cyber criminals. Most pages also feature a link 068768 Level E-F 026062 Sharks to a cool website (through Usborne’s own site, Robins grow up, foal to horse, busy hon- 026064 Snakes so that they can be continually updated), which eybees, cool chameleons, animal helpers, 026069 Space allows kids to access interactive websites that much more 026071 Volcanoes feature a related activity or additional informa- 026072 Water See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 637 Cat in the Hat’s Learning Library (PK-3) EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 5.95 Let’s Read and Find Out Science (K-4) A great starting point for beginning readers of 022857 Alligators and Crocodiles These were favorites at our house! Mark is nonfiction. Using clever rhymes and illustra- 021528 Apples extremely science-oriented. He spends hours tions, the Cat in the Hat (with a little help from 004390 Deserts pouring over Visual Dictionaries and Wildlife Thing One and Thing Two) teaches all about 021541 From Seed to Plant Encyclopedias and watching Wonders of God’s science. Approx 45 pgs, hc (unless noted). 004404 Groundhog Day Creation and other science videos. While it is no EACH BOOK (exc noted) . . .9.99 7.50 004408 How a House is Built surprise that he liked these science books also, I 049945 Clam-I-Am! All About the Beach 022871 Hurricanes was surprised that they were not too “simple” for 071307 ☼Cows Can Moo! Can You?: All 065028 It’s Raining! him, with the availability of all those adult-level About Farms 009462 It’s Snowing! books. Much can be absorbed from these - they 049946 Fine Feathered Friends 040257 Ladybugs illustrate and explain advanced concepts at levels 057974 Hark! A Shark!: All About Sharks 043800 Moon Book children can appreciate. The narrative is a blend 064536 High? Low? Where Did 009466 Owls of story and information and the illustrations It Go? Animal Camo 004435 Planets (including visual aids such as colorful charts, 049041 I Can Name 50 Trees Today 004453 Pumpkin Book maps and diagrams) are appealing and unclut- 024082 Ice is Nice! 022877 Reasons for Seasons tered. Each book introduces a science concept, 057976 If I Ran the Horse Show: All 040258 Snakes then provides a step-by-step explanation within About Horses 004455 Stargazers clearly-written narrative. You may be able to 029908 Inside Your Outside! 004487 Surrounded by Sea .17.95 12.50 find some of these at your library, but we decided 049042 Is a Camel a Mammal? 022901 Tornadoes that these were “keepers.” 049948 Miles and Miles of Reptiles 022906 Trains Many titles are included in this series. Stage 049043 My, Oh My – A Butterfly! 004489 Vegetables We Eat 1 books are for younger children (PK-K), while 024362 Oh Say Can You Seed? 004517 Weather Words & What They Mean Stage 2 books present more advanced concepts 049044 Oh Say Can You Say What’s the and with some hands-on activities that children Weather Today? Discover Science (PK-3) can do themselves. 049950 Oh, the Pets You Can Get! All Maybe it is my ‘old age’ as Abt Animal Friends a homeschool mom, but it EACH STAGE 1 BOOK (exc*) . 6.99 5.50 049949 Oh, the Things You Can Do That seems that most elementary EACH STAGE 1 BOOK w/* . . 5.99 4.95 Are Good for You! science books are light on 049045 On Beyond Bugs science information but over- The Human Body: 038820 Out of Sight Till Tonight! whelmed with childish illus- 003316 How Many Teeth?* Nocturnal Animals trations and story lines, which 013340 I’m Growing!* 051823 Safari, So Good! All About is the main reason I love this 003317 My Feet* African Wildlife impressive series. Presenting 005150 My Five Senses 003353 Spring Into Summer/Fall each topic in a 2-page spread, 003318 My Hands* Into Winter! (pb) . . 4.99 3.95 children will be captivated by the vibrant illus- 000824 Sleep Is for Everyone* 022824 There’s No Place Like Space trations and clearly explained scientific text. 065026 What’s for Lunch? 067964 ☼Whale of a Tale! Adding to the educational value, the back of the LRS1HB Complete Set . . . 43.93 31.95 049951 Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? book contains notes for parents and teachers, All About Deserts craft activities, quizzes, weblinks, fascinating Plants and Animals: 005918 Wish for a Fish facts, and other supplemental resources. From a 002068 Animals in Winter* 005919 Would You Rather be a Pollywog? secular publisher, occasional references to evo- 000823 Baby Whales Drink Milk* 030167 Oh, The Places on Earth! lution are evident. Real educational content and 005154 Big Tracks, Little Tracks* (4-book set) . . . .39.96 25.95 meticulous graphic images, this series meets the 013337 Bugs Are Insects Boxed set includes: If I Ran the Rain Forest, growing needs of your young Scientist! 56 pgs. 013338 Dinosaurs Big & Small* Would You Rather Be a Pollywog, Ice Is sc. ~ Deanne 003308 Ducks Don’t Get Wet* Nice! and Why Oh Why Are Deserts Dry? EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 5.95 003315 Fireflies in the Night* 068358 ☼Animal Homes 002117 From Caterpillar to Butterfly 068359 ☼Birds 032455 From Seed to Pumpkin Gail Gibbons Science Series (PK-3) 068360 ☼Deserts 005157 From Tadpole to Frog I was thrilled to see that these wonderful sci- 068361 ☼Mountains 005156 How a Seed Grows ence books are once again available! Brilliantly 009929 Planet Earth 012234 How Animal Babies Stay Safe* illustrated, with striking photos and diagrams 068362 ☼Polar Lands 005153 Nestful of Eggs combined with clearly explained science facts 062047 Reptiles 007721 Starfish* made these a family favorite for years. In fact, our 062048 Robots 013342 Tree is a Plant beloved copy of the Moon Book was held togeth- 027366 Rocks & Fossils 000826 What Lives in a Shell? er by packing tape until my son finally outgrew 068363 ☼Weather 003321 What’s Alive?* his love of space in middle school. 003322 What’s It Like to Be a Fish? Written by popular children’s author Gail Curious George Discovers Series (PK-4) 003323 Where Are the Night Animals?* Gibbons, each book in the series provides young- Everyone’s favorite mischievous monkey returns 032471 Where Do Chicks Come From?* er children an excellent primer in a wide-range to help children understand early science topics. LRS1PA Complete Set . . .128.80 93.50 of science topics. Don’t let the term “primer” Join George, the man in the yellow hat, and an scare you off! The information presented is array of friends and scientists to experience space The World Around Us: foundational to the topical study of science travel, changes in the seasons and much more. 002076 Air is All Around You* within each book. Also available are free down- Each book teaches science through the eyes of 002071 Big Dipper* loadable teacher activity guides on the author’s George and includes simple experiments and 018712 Clouds* website - www.gailgibbons.com/teachers_guide. activities, words to know with definitions, and 003338 Is There Life in Outer Space?* html. Page counts vary from 28-32 pgs. Most are fact boxes to expand scientific concepts. sc, 32 012666 Pop! A Book About Bubbles* paperback, except for Surrounded by Sea, which pgs. ~ Deanne 002078 Snow is Falling* is hardcover. From a secular publisher, you EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5.50 003320 Sounds All Around will find the occasional evolutionary references 065040 Plants 065043 the Senses 065025 Sun and the Moon which may make for interesting family discus- 065041 Space 065044 the Stars LRS1WA Complete Set . . . 49.92 36.50 sion. ~ Deanne 065042 the Seasons 638 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. EACH STAGE 2 BOOK (exc*) . 6.99 5.50 065640 Flood Warning ☼Dianna Hutts Ashton/ Sylvia Long Nature EACH STAGE 2 BOOK w/* . . 5.99 4.95 059801 Hurricane Watch Series (K-5) 045936 ☼Running Sunshine: How Does Acclaimed children’s The Human Body: Solar Energy Work? author, Dianna Hutts 032450 Drop of Blood* 005251 Sunshine Makes the Seasons Ashton, and award-winning 003335 Germs Make Me Sick! 005221 Tornado Alert* artist, Sylvia Long, bring 013339 Hear Your Heart* 045938 ☼What Makes Blizzard? their talents together in this 003343 Skeleton Inside You 005231 What Will the Weather Be Like? delightful nature series. Has 003348 What Happens to a Hamburger?* 061460 Why Are the Ice Caps Melting?* a book ever left you at a 007720 Why I Sneeze, Shiver, Hiccup* LRS2WS Complete Set . . . 58.91 42.95 loss to describe its beauty? 003352 Your Skin and Mine* That is how I feel about this LRS2HB Complete Set . . . 43.93 31.95 Our Earth: series. There is so much I 002123 Archaeologists Dig for Clues* wish to say but my descriptions leave me feel- Plants and Animals: 005250 Earthquakes ing these are incomplete and not able to do the 035646 Almost Gone* 002161 Follow Water fr Brook to Ocean* books justice. Let me share a bit of the text from 005245 Ant Cities* 065023 How Deep Is the Ocean? the sample, An Egg is Quiet. “An Egg is quiet. 003325 Be a Friend to Trees* 003337 How Mountains Are Made It sits there, under its mother’s feathers … on 000839 Chirping Crickets* 002118 Let’s Go Rock Collecting* top its father’s feet … buried beneath the sand. 003328 Corn is Maize* 003340 Oil Spill!* Warm. Cozy.” Accompanying these words are 024292 Dolphin Talk* 005222 Volcanoes* detailed, vibrant water-color and ink illustrations. 033657 Honey in a Hive* 003356 You’re Aboard Spaceship Earth* Scientific details are interspersed throughout. The 003336 How Do Apples Grow?* LRS2OE Complete Set . . . 56.91 41.50 next page displays, “An egg is colorful,” with a 002120 How Do Birds Find Their Way?* two-page display showcasing over 30 different 009878 In the Rainforest* The World Around Us: eggs, illustrated in immense detail. There is 014639 Life in a Coral Reef* 000829 Day Light, Night Light* such magnificence here that I invite you to view 003339 Look Out for Turtles!* 001622 Energy Makes Things Happen* sample pages on our website. Children will be 002137 Milk From Cow to Carton* 035656 Forces Make Things Move* spellbound by the stunningly illustrated, poetic 004026 Octopus is Amazing* 016772 Gravity Is a Mystery* writing texts. Whether your family loves nature 012237 Penguin Chick* 016774 How People Learned to Fly* or simply enjoys a quality children’s read aloud, 059805 Sharks Have Six Senses 036982 Light is All Around Us you will not be disappointed. Old earth dating. 005244 Snakes Are Hunters* 067587 Phones Keep Us Connected 40 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne 018222 Spinning Spiders* 061456 Simple Machines EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 6.95 002135 What Color is Camouflage?* 005197 Switch On, Switch Off (Electricity)* 006707 Butterfly Is Patient 014695 Where Do Polar Bears Live?* 051103 What Happens to Our Trash?* 006712 Egg Is Quiet 005249 Who Eats What? 003313 What Is the World Made Of? 006742 Nest is Noisy 049784 Who Lives in an Alligator Hole?* 002127 What Makes a Magnet? 006763 Rock Is Lively 005246 Why Do Leaves Change Color? 061458 What’s So Bad About Gasoline?* 006777 Seed Is Sleepy 002015 Why Frogs Are Wet* 003351 Where Does the Garbage Go? 026674 Wiggling Worms at Work* LRS2WA Complete Set . . . 83.87 60.95 iScience Readers (K-6) 005230 Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats* ~~~~~~~ This series introduces science basics through LRS2PA Complete Set . . .158.74 115.00 science puzzles and hands-on activities. This is ☼It’s All About Science (K-4) a leveled reader series that incorporates scientific Dinosaurs: This engaging science series are more than just inquiry and real-life situations to make science 026628 Did Dinosaurs Have Feathers?* books to read. You’ll get a free audio download fun and interesting, while strengthening reason- 003329 Digging Up Dinosaurs* of the same (instructions included): like buying ing skills and knowledge of interesting science 003331 Dinosaurs Are Different* a book and cd set, but without the CD! Another topics. 003330 Dinosaur Bones* great feature for your little ones who like to col- There are three levels in this series. Level A is 040413 Dinosaur Tracks lect things: every book comes with 8 collector for kindergarten through 2nd grade and each book 003334 Fossils Tell of Long Ago cards printed on heavy glossy cardstock with is 24 pages in length including simple concepts 003324 My Visit to the Dinosaurs* facts and a photo. Each book is colorful and full and activities. Level B readers are 32 pages and 067588 Pinocchio Rex and Other of information presented in pictures, graphics, Level C moves to more in depth concepts and Tyrannosaurs illustrations and short paragraphs. A glossary are 48 pages. Each book begins with an iScience 003346 What Happened to the Dinosaurs* helps with new words. Children won’t be over- puzzle. This puzzle is a real-life dilemma solved 061459 Where Did Dinosaurs Come From?* whelmed by the amount of information offered, by using science. The reader then goes through LRS2DN Complete Set . . . 62.90 45.95 but engaged by the presentation. 32 pgs, pb. ~ concepts and information that might be helpful in Donna coming up with a puzzle solution. You’re plan- Space: EACH BOOK ...... 5.99 4.75 ning an outdoor event and there are clouds in 000833 Floating in Space* 026436 Beastly Bugs the sky – will it rain? Do you look at the clouds, 002014 Int’l Space Station* 026463 Scary Spiders use a barometer, use a thermometer, or use a 016813 Mission to Mars* 026499 Super Solar System weather map? Before deciding, you must ask 003341 Moon Seems to Change 026546 Violent Volcanoes yourself some questions. I won’t give away the 005213 Planets in Our Solar System 026550 Wild Weather answer, but the book will present the information 002139 Sky is Full of Stars* 026552 Amazing Sharks concerning each possibility and then wrap it up 013341 Sun Our Nearest Star* 026556 Cats and Kittens by presenting the pros and cons of each solu- 003349 What Makes Day and Night? 026583 Deadly Dinosaurs tion. Discover Activities are hands-on activities 003350 What the Moon is Like* 026584 Dogs and Puppies found throughout each book; designed to help LRS2SP Complete Set . . . 56.91 41.50 026644 Fantastic Fliers the reader observe and experience science. A 026805 Horses and Foals section titled Beyond the Puzzle includes further Weather and the Seasons: 026806 Polar Plunge reinforcement of the concepts, Science at Work 000830 Down Comes the Rain* 026818 Remarkable Rain Forests is a section about related science careers, and 067566 Droughts 026838 Rushing Rivers Connecting to History presents an interesting 002162 Feel the Wind* 026852 Slithering Snakes historic fact or perspective concerning that topic. 005198 Flash, Crash, Rumble and Roll* 026872 Wild Cats continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 639 A great bonus to this series is the printable les- subject. The captivating pictures and easy-to- 023042 Energy from the Sun son downloads found at the publisher’s website. read explanatory text make these books ideal 023065 Icebergs, Ice Caps, and Glaciers For each book, there is a lesson that will state an for a wide grade range. 32-48 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel 023096 So That’s How the Moon Changes objective, materials lists for activities, and dis- EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 5.95 Shape! cussion and explanation ideas for before, during, 027866 Brain 027866 Mountains 023094 Simple Machines and after the reading. These lesson plans make 005345 Earthquakes 011800 Oceans 023097 Solid, Liquid, or Gas? the series usable as mini unit studies, or use the 027867 Heart 011801 Solar System 023090 Plants that Eat Animals readers as a framework for science curriculum. 011792 Lightning 007763 Weather The books are written to support Common Core EACH BELOW ...... 6.99 5.50 Magic School Bus (1-4) Standards for Language Arts in the area of reading 050424 ☼Sea Creatures 005344 Volcanoes Take a field trip with Ms. Frizzle, the animat- skills. iScience Readers encourage children to 011808 Stars ed teacher that believes in looking at things up inquire about the world around them. ~ Donna close. With the help of the Magic School Bus, EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 6.95 Magic School Bus Readers (K-2) which can convert into anything from submarine EACH COMPLETE-LEVEL SET . 89.50 59.95 Join Ms. Frizzle and her class as they turn edu- to spacecraft, your students can go along for the ISCIST Set of all 30 . . . .268.50 165.00 cational experiences into unimaginable adven- ride to explore nature. These books, authored tures. Whether it is flying to the moon or sailing by Joanna Cole, are such consistent favorites of Level A (K-2): through the air on a magic bus, you never know young children that they are well worth adding 054233 Air & Weather: Where’d My Hat Go? where you are going to end up. Each book is not to your library. 054234 Animal Needs: Who’s New at the Zoo? only jam packed with entertainment, but proves EACH BOOK (except noted) . .6.99 5.25 054235 Balance & Motion: Toying w/ Gravity educational as well. These Level 2 books feature 016217 At the Waterworks 054241 Fabric: It’s Got You Covered! longer sentences, and a mix of familiar and more 007061 Blows Its Top . . . .3.99 3.25 054244 Insects: Which One Doesn’t Belong? challenging vocabulary. 001851 Electric Field Trip 054259 New Plants: Seeds in the Soil Patch 030325 ...Rides the Wind . . 4.99 3.95 016098 Explores the Senses 054260 Paper From Wood: Dollhouse 030326 ...Takes a Moonwalk .4.99 3.95 009471 In the Time of the Dinosaurs Decisions 001850 Inside a Beehive 054262 Pebbles, Sand & Silt: Neighbor’s Next Time You See A… (K-6) 004130 Inside a Hurricane Garden The heart and soul of this series is found in 016218 Inside the Earth 054265 Solids & Liquids: Who Messed Up this fabulous quote at the beginning of the Pill 013548 Inside the Human Body My Sand? Bug book. “Teaching children about the nat- 005262 Lost in Solar System 054269 Trees: Worlds Within Leaves ural world should be seen as one of the most 005261 On the Ocean Floor ISCILA Level A Complete Set (10 books) important events in their lives.” Created to EACH BOOK W/ CD (exc noted) 9.99 7.50 encourage wonder and excitement in elemen- 013769 Inside the Human Body 10.99 8.25 Level B (3-4): tary students, this new series from the National 030201 Inside the Earth 054238 Earth Materials: The Mystery Rocks Science Teachers Association is filled with beau- 030203 On the Ocean Floor 054243 Human Body: Train it Right tiful photographs, clearly explained concepts, 030202 Lost in the Solar System 054254 Magnetism & Electricity: Broken and questions to inspire curiosity on the everyday Toy Car wonders that are familiar to children. Books also 054255 Matter & Energy: Finding the Power include a variety of activities to encourage “a 054256 Measurement: Measured Mystery sense of wonder” and a dedicated website with 054261 Patterns & Textures: Who Took classroom activities and student pages. Many of the Pets? the books also provide web links for additional 054266 Sound: Music to Our Ears resources. A wonderful curriculum supplement, 054267 Structures of Life: What Is This library resource or living book for your home- Fossil? school nature science studies. 32 pgs, pb. ~ 054268 Sun Moon and Stars: A Cosmic Case Deanne Magic School Bus Presents (1-3) 054271 Water: Watch it Change EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 10.25 Join Ms. Frizzle and her students on a fact- ISCILB Level B Complete Set (10 books) 007513 A Cloud 007513 A Seashell based journey into the sciences. These non-fic- 028684 A Firefly 028684 A Sunset tion companion books to the well-known MSB Level C (5-6): 028699 A Maple Seed 028699 The Moon series each contain incredible photos and imag- 054239 Environments: Beetles in the Garden 028707 A Pill Bug 028707 Spiderweb es, amazing facts and solid science instruction. 054242 Food and Nutrition: Eating to Win As a fan of the original Magic School Bus books, 054250 Landforms: The Ever-Changing Earth Rookie Read-About-Science (1-2) I have spoken with parents whose children find 054252 Levers and Pulleys: Lift Anything! These simple but comprehensive books intro- the extensive marginal notes overwhelming and 054253 Living Systems: Life’s Inside Story duce scientific principles in a way that is easy difficult to process. This new series appears less 054257 Mixtures & Solutions: Sugar in Tea for children to understand and enjoy, even if “busy” and will appeal to the child easily over- 054258 Models & Designs: It’s a Roller they’ve never heard them before. The small for- whelmed by marginal notes in the original MSB Coaster Ride mat books contain one or two sentences a page, or elementary Usborne books. Designed to com- 054264 Solar Energy: Saving School Budget with large, bold font. The series covers animals, plement the Magic School Bus field trip series, 054270 Variables & Experiments: Getting landforms, ecosystems, plants, weather, space, they would also make an excellent stand-alone Across the River and so much more. Bright and colorful photo- resource for your science studies. From a secular 054272 Weather & Water Cycle: Will it Rain? graphs are packed into the books, illustrating the publisher, books may have evolutionary content. ISCILC Level C Complete Set (10 books) detailed but easy-to-read text. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne The text in the books doesn’t always flow EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5.25 Smithsonian Series (K-4) together, rather random facts and information 060067 Dinosaurs These photo-packed books by Seymour Simon is given about each topic. There are illustrated 060068 Insects take interesting subjects and make them even vocabulary reviews in the back, along with an 060069 Our Solar System more appealing to young students. About every index. The simple concepts, short texts, pleasing 060070 Planet Earth other page is a fascinating full-page, full-col- layout, and magnificent photographs will appeal 060071 Polar Animals or photograph of the topic. Large font text on to young readers and teach them basic scientific 060072 Rain Forest the opposite page shares basic and interesting facts in a fun and easy way. 060073 Sea Creatures information about the featured topic, sharing EACH BOOK (except noted) . .4.95 4.25 060074 The Human Body specific details so after reading through the book, 030672 Caterpillar to Butterfly 5.95 4.95 060075 Volcanoes, Earthquakes students will have a good understanding of the 030691 Tadpole to Frog . . .5.95 4.95 060076 Wild Weather 640 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Usborne Beginners - Science (1-4) Good Question! Series (1-6) Ultimate Interactive Guides (2-AD) These books contain the same colorful illus- As a homeschool mom with younger children, Ultimate Interactive Guides are more than trations and captivating descriptions as other it never failed that questions were asked for just a book – they are topical guides that also Usborne books, but feature large font and simple which I did not have a ready answer. My usual include a poster and 3D cardboard model text to make the information accessible and cap- response to their query was, “Good Question! to be assembled. Each 48-page, spiral-bound tivating to new readers. Detailed and interesting Let’s look it up together.” I love how this series book includes full-color photos, illustrations, facts tell of different animals and certain aspects feeds inquisitive young minds by asking and and information. Each topic within the books is of science. They tell of animal habitats, growing answering the questions they are already asking covered in two pages that are covered in graphics rates, different varieties within a species, defense as well as sprinkling in other related questions with information presented in small amounts – mechanisms, eating habits, and much more, all with answers. Each two page spread includes the not overwhelming to younger children, yet good with bright photographs that will grab children’s question(s) and answer along with a brightly col- information for all ages. attention and detailed captions of these pictures, ored illustration. Pages are colorful and answers The 27” x 20” poster found in each book serves describing the details. Each small book includes are clearly explained. Included in the back of as a constant visual of information found in the a glossary and index. each book is a Find out More resource book and book. Natural Disasters has a world map with EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 4.49 website list along with index for quick answers. disaster areas marked and photos with an expla- 064188 Ants Perfect complement to your science curriculum nation at the bottom of the map. The Human 041414 Astronomy or nature/unit studies. May have evolutionary Body poster has a diagram showing skeletal, 026245 Bears content. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne muscular, nervous system, and internal organs. 020824 Bees and Wasps EACH BOOK ...... 5.95 4.75 Around the edges are illustrations of the different 013589 Bugs 032434 How Does a Caterpillar systems with explanation. Universe includes a 021999 Caterpillars Become a Butterfly? And Other poster of our solar system with additional infor- 026248 Cats Questions About Butterflies mation and photos around the edges. 013638 Dangerous Animals 032448 How Does a Seed Sprout? And Each book also includes two 3D models made 026250 Dogs Other Questions About Plants of cardstock – one is preassembled and the 022046 Eggs and Chicks 032492 How Does the Ear Hear? And Other other is for you to assemble. Natural Disasters 050591 Elephants Questions About the Five Senses includes a labeled volcano model and spinning 026253 Farm Animals 032493 How Hot is Lava? And Other tornado model. Human Body includes a 10-inch 004369 Horses and Ponies Questions About Volcanoes skeleton model and 3D eyeball model. Universe 026259 How Flowers Grow 032500 How Is My Brain Like a has only one model of earth’s satellites, but 022049 Living in Space Supercomputer? And Other also includes a double-sided star wheel to be 026261 Night Animals Questions About the Human Body assembled. 004045 Owls 032503 How Many Planets Circle the A plastic pouch is found in the front of each 059678 Pandas Sun? and Other Questions About book to store your poster and model parts, and 046546 Penguins Our Solar System assembly instructions are found at the back of 064197 Pigs 032504 How Strong Is an Ant? And Other the books. Explore these science topics with the 013669 Planet Earth Questions About Bugs and Insects Ultimate Interactive Guide. ~ Donna 059679 Poisonous Animals 032505 What Makes a Tornado Twist? And EACH BOOK ...... 19.95 14.25 013681 Rainforests Other Questions About Weather 033335 Natural Disasters 046547 Reptiles 032506 Where Do Garbage Trucks Go? And 033348 Human Body 015692 Sharks Other Questions about Trash/Recycling 033352 Universe 041430 Snakes 032507 Why Did T-Rex Have Short Arms? 048937 Solar System And Other Questions About Dinos 020930 Storms and Hurricanes 032524 Why Does Earth Spin? And Other 026267 Sun, Moon and Stars Questions About Our Planet 022055 Tadpoles and Frogs 032525 Why Is the Sea Salty? And Other 050594 Trains Questions About Oceans 022059 Under the Sea 026395 Volcanoes Visual Explorers (2-8) 035062 Weather Even little ones will enjoy this series. Although 004205 Wolves the content is intended for elementary children, 033502 Your Body the pictures are stunning and will appeal to all ages. Each 32-page book has beautiful photog- How it Works (1-4) raphy on every page, along with interesting facts Kids’ natural curiosity and statistics. Each topic is given a two-page is always leading them to spread, very much like the format of the DK or ask “How?” Sometimes we Usborne books. A glossary is at the back of the ☼Science with Stuff (3-AD) have the answer for them – book for those newer, unfamiliar words. Use the Don’t just read about science: touch it, feel sometimes we don’t. If you series as a resource for research, supplementation it…experience it! Interesting text and colorful, don’t, these are the perfect of your curriculum, or just to pique your learner appealing illustrations introduce children to a visuals for filling in all the interest. Add this affordable series to your home wide range of science topics. But that’s not all. details. David Macaulay library for many years’ use. ~ Donna Each book also comes with “stuff” related to the uses his signature inside EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5.95 book. For example, the Fossil-icious includes a and expanded illustrations 070938 ☼Aviation fossil, Shark-tastic includes a real shark’s tooth, and engaging text to help 070939 ☼Birds of Prey Bird-acious has an owl pellet etc. Experience us understand the how behind some very import- 025534 Extreme Earth Science with your senses! Evolutionary content. ant questions. Macaulay’s expert demystification 025543 Insects and Spiders 48 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne is lighthearted and fun, making learning a very 070942 ☼Machines EACH BOOK (except noted) . 11.99 8.95 enjoyable experience! Books are 32 pages long 025553 Ocean Life 034055 Bird-acious in paperback. – Zach 025563 Predators 034057 Fossil-icious EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 5.95 025568 Rainforests 034102 Insect-o-mania 062065 Castle 062067 Jet Plane 025588 Rocks, Crystals and Gems 034105 Sea-sational 062066 Eye 062069 Toilet 025595 Space 034124 Shark-tastic . . . .12.99 9.50 025618 Wonders of the World 034134 Space-tacular See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 641 Graphic Science-Max Axiom, Super Scientist (3-9) EACH SOFTCOVER BOOK . . 9.99 7.50 Stymied by the concepts and lingo in your sci- 055551 Amazon ence program? Meet Max Axiom, Super Scientist! 045690 Eagles & Birds of Prey Born in a science loving family, he experienced a 045720 Energy freak accident while on a wilderness hike. With 002164 ☼Fossil a new found energy, super intelligence, x-ray 033366 Horse vision, and a lab coat that allows him to travel 052065 Insect through time and space, Max’s lifelong ambition 052066 Ocean is to help children learn science in a fun, mem- 067744 Planets orable way. Presented in a graphic novel (comic 033378 Rocks & Minerals book) format, books provide a nice overview of 003246 Shark Basher Science (5-9) science topics, recommended additional reading 011637 Space Exploration The Basher Science series has been a favorite resources, a dedicated web-link to go deeper, 003247 Tree since Periodic Table: Elements with Style. The and glossary/index. The perplexities of science 026213 Universe series has grown and each book introduces a will be defeated and reluctant readers will be 033417 Volcanoes & Earthquakes new set of characters to help us become familiar engaged with this series! 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 017557 Weather with different science topics. Each new term is EACH BOOK ...... 8.10 6.75 represented by an animated character that might 020382 Adventures in Sound Girls in Science Series (4-7) illustrate characteristics of that term, and has an 020404 Attractive Story of Magnetism Research has shown that girls lose interest in Asian or Anime look to it. For example, the earth 020405 Basics of Cell Life math and science as they reach the teen years. is represented by a gently smiling earth with a 020418 Crash Course in Forces and Motion While theories vary on the reasons, experts agree wedge lifted out to show the earth’s layers, and 020437 Decoding Genes that as a society we should support girls in their the sun which is seen as a little person with a 020458 Dynamic World Chemical Reactions pursuit of the sciences. This important series is glowing sun-head. These books make science 020492 Earth-Shaking Facts abt Earthquakes designed to do just that. Engagingly written, this terminology accessible to younger children and 020494 Exploring Ecosystems series defines the fields of study, gives a histori- the visuals help to cement the learning in such a 020525 Explosive World of Volcanoes cal perspective and recent progress of the field, fun and cute way. With Basher Science you get 020555 Investigating the Scientific Method and introduces girls to successful women in the solid, detailed science information with funny, 020614 Lessons in Science Safety field. Intermingled are primary source references cute, and interesting characters. 020687 Shocking World of Electricity with QR Codes, essential questions, and knowl- EACH BOOK (except noted) . .8.99 6.75 020701 Surprising World of Bacteria edge connections. Each book concludes with a 002707 Astronomy: Out of this World! 020713 Understanding Global Warming timeline, glossary and additional resources. GRL 022743 Human Body: Book with Guts! 020739 Understanding Photosynthesis available on the back of each title (see website 062060 Microbiology 020803 Whirlwind World of Hurricanes graphic). 106 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 002862 Oceans: Making Waves! 020805 World of Food Chains EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 7.50 062046 Complete Periodic Table: 025109 Astronomy Elements with Style! .11.99 8.95 ☼Graphic Science-Max Axiom STEM Adventures 064564 Aviation 026107 Periodic Table: Elements with Style! (3-9) 064565 Engineering 018714 Physics: Why Matter Matters Max Axiom STEM adventures introduce readers 064566 Forensics 002877 Planet Earth: What Planet Are You On? to the fascinating and fast-paced world of tech- 064567 Marine Biology 047011 Rocks and Minerals: Gem of a Book! nology. Engaging graphic novel format entices 064568 Technology 008734 Space Exploration . . 7.99 5.95 students to learn the history, science, and appli- 029245 Engineering . . . . 9.99 7.50 cation of the technology we see and use every Pocket Genius Series (4-AD) day. F&P level U (grade 5). 32 pgs, pb. These books may be pocket Wonders of Creation Series (5-AD) EACH ADVENTURE . . . . .8.95 6.95 sized, but they’re chock full of If you think it’s hard to find high-quality science 003708 Amazing Story of Cell Phone the fascinating facts, eye-pop- resources that are Christian-friendly, you should Technology ping photos, and detailed dia- check out this beautiful series from Master Books. 003711 Amazing Story of Space Travel grams that you’d expect in full Each hardcover book covers a different topic 003780 Amazing Story of the Combustion size DK books. Each book pres- from a Christian perspective, and contains 80 Engine ents a science topic in a clear, glossy pages full of full-color photos, diagrams, 071254 Dynamic World of Drones visual way that makes learning fun. Crisp, color- and drawings. Books are divided into topical 071255 Remarkable World of Robots ful photos and diagrams appear front and center chapters, which present the information in a 071256 Terrific Tale TV Technology on each page. Bite-sized chunks of text explain readable, interesting way and contain plenty of the concepts, with key terms appearing in bold. interesting “asides”, and visuals to break up the Eyewitness Science Books (3-AD) The back of each book has an index with statis- text. Each title also includes a pull-out poster, This collection of spectacular and thought pro- tics, a glossary, and index. Supports the Common glossary, index and downloadable study guide voking guides is jam-packed with scientific fact Core State Standards. Please note: some books from www.masterbooks.net. With one the and information. Each volume focuses on a dif- may contain evolutionary material. Books mea- Parent Lesson Planners from Master Books, these ferent area of science and features clear, expertly sure 3¾” x 5”. 155 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa can also be extended into curriculum texts (see written text, magnificent color and black-and- EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 3.95 description in Science - Other Programs/Unit white photos, charts, graphics, and 3-D models. 035016 Animals Studies). ~ Rachel 035017 Bugs 044727 Archaeology Book . 16.99 12.95 EACH HARDCOVER BOOK .16.99 11.95 046118 Cars The author, an archaeologist, examines what 011598 Astronomy 035019 Dinosaurs archaeology is, and then looks at archaeo- 028387 Bird 036877 Dogs logical work and the history surrounding ten 011599 Chemistry 035057 Earth different locations and civilizations from the 011600 Earth 017171 Horses Middle East, including ancient Egypt, Assyria, 058147 ☼Elements 017173 Human Body Babylon, Persia and more. The Bible is used 011601 Electricity 046141 Inventions as an important source document that cor- 014571 Forensic Science 034995 Mammals relates with what else we know of each civ- 014580 Great Scientists 035000 Rock and Minerals ilization. Unlike other books in this series, 033367 Human Body 035006 Science the publishers have attempted to “segregate” 002981 Robot 037465 Sharks the information toward different age groups. 052070 Seashore 035069 Space Text, from basic to more advanced, is printed 642 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. on differently-colored backgrounds to desig- physical characteristics of the ocean; the supplement to Sonlight or as a stand-alone teach- nate it as being for 5th-6th graders, 7th-8th composition of the oceans’ waters; tides, ing DVD. Containing numerous experiments on graders, or 9th-11th graders. waves, and currents; weather; harvesting the each DVD, children will be able to observe as 012709 Astronomy Book . . 16.99 12.95 ocean; marine life; exploring the coral reef; well as learn how to carry out the experiment According to the Astronomy Book, “Biblical oceanic vessels; and the Genesis flood. safely at home. Topically, the K DVD covers Air, creation and the big bang are exact oppo- 012712 New Weather Book .16.99 12.95 Kitchen and Plant Science. Level 1 covers water, sites and cannot be reconciled.”Learn about From a creationist point of view, this book magnets, light and mirrors; more; Level 2 intro- the universe and space from a Creationist covers what causes the weather, water in the duces weather, the human body and batteries; viewpoint. Topics covered include the size atmosphere, thunderstorms, hurricanes, win- Level 3 delves deeper into botany and biology, and origins of the universe, eclipses, constel- ter storms, wild weather, historical climate, with a focus on the wonders of nature; Level 4 lations, space exploration, the solar system, climate change, and our responsibility to takes it to the next level with light, electricity, stars and galaxies, cosmic catastrophes, and the environment. The creation-Genesis flood magnets, motion and microscopes. Available other solar systems. model, El Niño, jet streams, green house individually or in a set of 5. ~ Deanne 018381 Cave Book . . . . 15.99 12.75 effect, clouds, warm and cold fronts, and EACH SINGLE DVD . . . . 19.99 18.95 Author Emil Silvestru, PhD combines his weather predicting. A fold-out weather poster 023642 Level K findings from over 28 years of studying and is included. 96 pgs, hc Nearly 100 experiments: what makes planes exploring caves. Using compelling photo- fly; grow plants from beans; make a weather graphs and concrete scientific evidence, vane; build a sailboat; learn why can’t taste Silvestru presents a solid argument suggesting Videos things when you have a cold that the conditions provided by a world-wide 023517 Level 1 flood could have decreased the generally Magic School Bus DVDs (PK-5) Nearly 100 experiments: shadows clock; elec- believed “millions of years” formation time Many of your beloved Magic School Bus epi- tromagnet; make a rainbow; float a magnet of rock structures to mere thousands of years sodes are now on DVD! Taken from the books, 023524 Level 2 – or less. Six chapters explore the history I think the movies are an improvement (how do More than 75 experiments: flashing light- of humans and caves, mythology associated you get to hear the theme song in the book?). house; why electricity and water don’t mix; with caves, technical details of caves, classi- This isn’t any ordinary school bus – you’re in why you get dizzy; fingerprinting; model fication of caves, a guide to exploring caves for a wild ride! Individual DVD’s contain three lung; make a thermometer and more. for yourself, and a systematic method of episodes, plus a bonus episode. English/Spanish 023563 Level 3 studying caves and their surrounding areas. Approx 104 mins. – Elise Over 60 experiments: be a green thumb! 036467 Ecology Book . . . 16.99 12.95 EACH DVD (except noted) . .12.95 11.75 Radishes, beans, and corn…oh my! A study of ecology from a biblical perspec- 030566 All About Earth 023641 Level 4 tive. Take a look at the relationships between Includes Goes to Seed (seeds), Blows its Top 90 experiments: look at colors in a prism; organisms, read about current research, and (volcanoes), Goes on Air (Air Pressure), and why do light bulbs light; make an electric learn about being a good steward of the earth All Dried Up (Deserts). motor; build a fuse; a helicopter and get that God has entrusted to us. This book can 053075 Human Body acquainted with a microscope. be used as a text, and it is also useful as a Includes episodes: For Lunch (digestion), INQDAD 5-DVD Set . . . .99.95 90.95 resource for outdoor studies. Inside Ralphie (germs), Flexes Its Muscles 036335 Fossil Book ...... 15.99 12.75 (body mechanics), and Gets Planted. Moody Science Adventure DVDs (K-6) Presenting information on fossils from a 024221 Space Adventures These DVDs are almost movies, with great, creationist perspective, this book explains Includes Gets Lost in Space, Out of this high quality footage of things like butterflies what the necessary elements are for fossils World, and Taking Flight. emerging from their cocoons, glaciers calfing, to form, what the earliest fossils are and 063960 Holiday Special . . .9.95 8.95 and other beautiful events unfolding. With fac- how they contradict evolution, how the so Includes: Holiday Special (Recycling); In the tual information and an interesting telling, these called “Evolutionary Links” have all been Artic (heat); In the Rainforest (ecology) and movies are sure to hold your attention. 60 mins. disproved, and so on. Written by an ex-evo- Gets Charged (electricity) EACH DVD (except noted) . . 8.99 6.50 lutionist, this is an excellent book in a field EACH DVD 3-PACK . . . . 24.95 21.95 037737 Clown Faced Carpenter/Wonder of You that has been dominated by evolutionary 053072 Blast Off! From Sea-Space 037738 Flying on Wings of Beauty/Long ideas for far too long. 3 DVD-set includes Space Adventures (epi- Journey 012711 Geology Book . . .16.99 12.95 sodes: Gets Lost in Space, Out of This World, 037739 Power in Plants/Treasure Author Dr. John Morris covers the struc- Gains Weight, Plays Ball); Catches a Wave Hunt ...... 9.99 6.50 ture of the earth, types of rocks, landforms (episodes: Wet All Over, Ups and Downs, and their creation, geological processes and Rocks and Rolls, Goes Upstream); Food Rock ‘N Learn Science DVDs (3-8) rates, dating methods, great geologic events Chain (episodes: Gets Eaten, Meets the Rot Reinforce important science concepts with these of the past (including the Flood), and the Squad, Gets Ready, Set, Dough, and Butterfly animated, entertaining, educational, videos from future of the earth. Young-earth viewpoint. & the Dog Beast). Approx 5 hours. Rock ‘N Learn Science. Younger children will 006332 Mineral Book . . . 16.99 13.50 053073 Complete Series Seasons learn new vocabulary, science concepts and Author David McQueen, who taught and 1-4 (8 DVDs) . . . 79.95 69.95 facts, and older children (5th grade and up) will worked with the USGS, brings us this thor- All 4 seasons of the Magic School Bus series! review important science information and be ough and beautiful text full of lots of charts 52 episodes on 8 DVD’s, plus a 24-page prepared for standardized testing. and large full-color photographs. Although activity booklet/parent’s guide. Each DVD introduces us to a young man named an 8-chapter text book, it’s also a wonder- Kevin, who along with his talking, pencil friend, ful resource for mineral and Bible history InquisiKids Discover and Do DVDs (K-4) Marko, will take you on wildly instructive and study. Additional resources include photo As someone who loves sci- engaging journey. DVDs include bonus materials mineral identification guide; biblical refer- ence and believes all children to prepare children for standardized test prep and ences for minerals and metals; a color-cod- should have the opportunity a dedicated website containing printable tests for ed Periodic Table; and Subject and Bible to “get their hands dirty” I am additional practice (along with a few topic-spe- Passage Indexes. not always a fan of Science cific bonuses like edible cell models). The Earth 026971 Ocean Book . . . .16.99 12.95 videos that have the potential Science DVD gives children a bird’s eye view Through interesting text and an abundance to take the hands-on fun out of of the solar system, the earth’s orbit, seasons, of appealing pictures, students will learn Science--until now! Originally water cycle, weathering, volcanoes and plate about the ocean and its many facets from a created to accompany Sonlight’s K-4 Core cur- tectonics. Along the way, a cool “rock concert” creationist point of view. The book includes ricula, this series of DVDs will engage, entertain is performed by: Sedimentary Sandstone, Igneous ten chapters, which cover oceanic research; and educate your young Science enthusiasts as a continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 643 Granite, and Metamorphic Marble, which leads Biology (9-AD) to mineral testing. The Human Body DVD pro- Genes, atoms, prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, vides clear explanations and realistic models DNA, RNA, proteins, cell growth, meiosis, mito- that bring to life the skeletal, nervous, muscular, sis, cell metabolism, oxidation-reduction, photo- circulatory, urinary, respiratory and digestive synthesis, respiration, and many more topics are systems along with the five senses. In the Life covered here. 128 minutes. Science DVD, Kevin meets Bailey, a butterfly 026005 DVD ...... 19.99 12.95 and life science expert and he learns about plants and photosynthesis; the parts of a plant; life cycle Chemistry (10-12) of a butterfly; animal groups and characteristics; Part 1 (78 minutes) focuses on states of matter, animal and plant cells; food chains/webs; ecosys- physical properties of matter, atoms, molecules, tems; and genetic traits and adaptations. Physical the Periodic Table, the Metric system, scientif- Science includes lab safety and experiment set- ic notation, stoichiometry, balancing chemical up; the scientific method; atoms and their parts; Eyewitness Science DVDs equations, the Law of Conservation of Mass, molecules and states of matter; physical and Just like the Eyewitness books from DK, this atomic and molecular weights, mass, atom- chemical changes; mixtures and pure substances; series of DVDs from the same publisher will ic number, isotopes, moles, percent composi- electricity; magnetism; motion and gravity; light grab your attention and hold your interest from tion, empirical composition, titrations, limiting and different forms of energy- eat, electrical, beginning to end. The amazing special effects reagents, and more. Part 2 (71 minutes) picks up sound, chemical, mechanical, and light. Secular. and graphics, along with the real, live-action with thermochemistry, enthalpy, exothermic and DVD run time 44-60 min. ~ Deanne photography have quite a stunning visual effect endothermic reactions, Hess’ Law, calorimetry, EACH DVD ...... 19.99 13.95 for exploring the habitats, lifestyles, and charac- heat capacity, specific heat, atomic structure, 003835 Earth Science teristics of the natural world. The narrated facts quantum mechanics, electron orbitals, quantum 003876 Human Body and histories are absolutely fascinating, intro- numbers, orbital diagrams, chemical bonding, 030267 Life Science ducing you to the world as you’ve never seen it Lewis Structures, the Octet Rule (and excep- 030307 Physical Science before. Unfortunately, you will encounter some tions), atomic bonding, ironic bonds, covalent evolutionary theory in some of them, but getting bonds, and bond energy. Part 3 (104 minutes) Wonders of God’s Creation (7-AD) past that (and/or using it as a good springboard introduces VSEPR Theory, polarity, hybrid orbit- I have long been interested in the evolution/ for discussing creation vs. evolution) will leave als, molecular orbitals, bond order, Kinetic creationism debate. One often-made point is to you with an incredible science resource. These Molecular Theory, Boyles’ Law, Graham’s Law, look at many features in nature as undeniable DVDs let you witness the true destruction of a the Ideal Gas Equation, Dalton’s Law of Partial proof of God’s fingerprints. This 6-DVD set takes volcano, explore the phenomenon that is our Pressures, intermolecular forces, phase diagrams, the same tack, examining the magnitude of the weather, study about how rocks and minerals vapor pressure, solubility, saturation, dilution, galaxy down to the complexity of the human offer us more than we can imagine, and come mass percent composition, mole fractions, body. The focus of the set is not on the debate, face-to-face with some of the most bizarre crea- molarity and molality, colligative properties, and but rather to show and explain things like the tures hidden in our oceans. Narrated by Martin much more. weather from a creationist viewpoint. It will take Sheen and Andrew Sachs, each DVD with bonus 026011 DVD Set . . . . .53.99 33.95 you some time to get through them; total running footage runs about 57 minutes. ~ Zach time is 10 hours. Volume 1 covers the galaxy and EACH DVD ...... 12.99 9.50 Nutrition (9-AD) solar system, including some recent discoveries. 003938 Amphibian Do you need to lose some weight? Whether Volume 2 talks about planet Earth, taking you on 031773 Arctic & Antarctic it’s baby fat you’ve grown up with or weight a tour of our unique planet, and shows you some 003541 Bird you’ve picked up along the way, learn how you of the more complicated systems that we take 003551 Butterfly & Moth could have avoided it all along with the proper for granted. Volume 3 goes through the layers of 049128 Cat diet from this nutrition video. Join the crew the earth and covers our water phenomena like 049129 Desert to learn all about keeping your body healthy. storms and floods. Volume 4 focuses more exclu- 003590 Elephant This program contains information on nutrients sively on wind and its marvels. Volume 5 covers 009540 Fish and non-nutrients; fats, proteins, and carbohy- animal life and the ingenuities that are beyond 003594 Flight drates; vitamins and minerals; water; calories; anything humans can construct. Volume 6 cov- 049131 Horse the digestive system; RDA; glucose; hydrolysis; ers human life in all its magnificence. A notable 003597 Human Machine lipids; amino acids; energy balance; metabolism; set in its approach, a veritable curriculum in its 003598 Insect common problems including diabetes, anorexia, depth, and a refreshing change from mainstream 003611 Jungle obesity, and bulimia; and many other basics that programming and its never-ending parade of 003634 Life your body wants you to know! evolutionary material. ~ Mark 003673 Mammal 026037 DVD ...... 19.99 12.95 035071 ...... 29.99 19.95 003684 Natural Disasters 013766 Ocean Physics (11-12) Moody Science Classics DVDs (7+) 003727 Plant Although many people cringe at the thought of Although these were produced in the 1960s 003748 Pond & River teaching or learning physics, the Standard Deviants and 70s, they depict the timeless truth of God’s 003765 Reptile approach makes the subject easily understandable power and design showing through in the sci- 013767 Rock & Mineral - and quite enjoyable! Using a variety of teachers, entific realm. Learn about scientific experiments 049132 Seashore graphics, skits, problems, and other techniques, that confirm spiritual truths, intricate design in 003811 Skeleton all areas of physics are broken down into man- even the smallest living things, and man-made 016299 Tree ageable pieces. The first volume features scientific inventions that mimic natural designs. 013850 Weather notation, friction, energy, scalars and vectors, 025398 City of the Bees . . .9.99 6.50 momentum, velocity, inertia, torque, the big three 025401 Dust or Destiny . . .8.99 6.50 Standard Deviants Science DVDs (9-12) equations of kinematics, joule, force, Newton’s EACH DVD BELOW . . . . .9.99 7.50 Once again, the Standard Deviants take a Laws, Hooke’s Law, and other material. Some of 030934 Experience with an Eel potentially boring, certainly confusing topic and the topics taught in the second volume include 025402 Facts of Faith makes it both interesting and entertaining using weight, gravity, watts, Kepler’s Laws of Planetary 025403 God of Creation humor, skits, clear explanations, and high-quali- Motion, equilibrium, hertz, waves, pulse, heat, 030940 Hidden Treasures ty graphics A complete description of the format the laws of thermodynamics, entropy, reversible 025408 Journey of Life and style of Standard Deviants videos can be and irreversible processes, and other areas. 025416 Red River of Life found under Standard Deviants in the English and 018862 Part 1 & 2 DVD Set 35.99 22.95 031151 Windows of the Soul Grammar section of the catalog. 644 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Experiment Resources (General) ☼Simple STEAM: 50+ Science, Tech, using oil and water. Your design is visible when Engineering, Art, and Math Activities (PK-1) held up to light. For every art activity, there is Mudpies to Magnets; More Mudpies (ages 2-5+) Created to introduce young a simple science explanation that should make These are very helpful compendiums of science children (3-6 yrs.) to the sense to children – oil and water don’t mix, they activities especially conceived for the youngest Sciences, this resource book are insoluble. This book serves double-duty as “scientist.” Each has an introduction, materi- is perfect for families, pre- an art book and a science book. You could use als list, detailed instructions for you (including schools, library programs or this with unit studies or even as your science/art discussion and conclusion), plus a “Want to every opportunity presented curriculum for younger grades. Science doesn’t do more?” extension activity to use if you to youngsters to experience always have to be formal or come from a set want to expand on the activity. The original science. Divided into 5 sec- curriculum – this book would be a perfect alter- book is somewhat less useful than the sequel. tions: Science, Technology, native! 141 pgs. pb. ~ Donna Although activities are great, the organization Engineering, Art and Math, the activities focus on 060010 ...... 18.95 13.95 makes it a little difficult to find activities to go four core skills: creativity, communication, team- with a particular study. Basic units of organi- work and critical thinking. Activities are clearly Science Around the Year (PK-6) zation include: On Your Own (Science Center explained and include supply list, vocabulary, Often, the most fascinating subjects can be Activities), Building with Science (Construction step by step instructions, predict and hypothesize found right outside our doors, and the changing and Measurement), Science for a Crowd, Paints guidance, and extension activities to add more seasons supply endless opportunities for inves- and Prints, Wet and Messy, Science to Grow On STEAM activities. tigation and observation of all of our “I wonder (Health and Nutrition), Learning About Nature As an example, one activity involves children why that happens?” questions. In this hands- (Outdoor Science), and Acting Out Science in a making a magnetic powered car using a toy car, on activity book, author Janice VanCleave has Big Way. Use the index to locate activities on 2 magnets and road tape. The activity begins rounded up 52 season-based scientific investiga- particular science topics. The second book has by discussing magnetic forces as an alternative tions, grouped by season, each linked to partic- a more useful organization. Basic units include: power source prior to driving the car using the 2 ular science phenomena that are related to that Colors, Crystals and Creations (Chemistry); How magnets. Predict and Hypothesize activities focus season. For example, in autumn, kids can make Things Work (Physics); Digging in the Dirt on using cars with different weights. Additional their own pinecone hygrometers to determine (Geology); How Hot, How Cold, How Windy, STEAM activities include creating a city to nav- outdoor humidity, or compare sun and clock How Wet (Weather); Aerial Acrobatics (Flight igate the car through. The authors recommend time with a sundial. Spring, on the other hand, and Space); Roots and Shoots (Plants); Houses children and parent/teachers keep a STEAM is the perfect time to get an up-close look at the for Slugs, Hideouts for Hamsters (Zoology); and journal. An excellent introduction to STEAM that vein patterns on clover leaves, or to find the Big How Much, How Far, How Many (Mathematics). is flexible for a variety of learning situations. 94 Dipper and Ursa Major in the sky at night. Each A most welcome feature of both is the inclusion pgs, sc. ~ Deanne investigation is printed on a two-page spread, of a suggested minimum age for each activity. 024257 ...... 24.95 19.95 which features some related information about 007640 Mudpies . . . . 16.95 13.95 the topic, a fun fact, a simple investigation with 007638 More Mudpies . . 16.95 13.95 SuperCool Science Experiments (PK-3) step-by-step instructions, investigation results and A one-stop resource for 110 science experi- explanations, a list of recommended books for Science Play (PK-1) ments that can be done in your home, with things further reading, and an extension activity. Like What do little kids and rock- from your home, to enhance your education at the author’s other books, the activities are well- et scientists have in common? home. Divided into seven categories with any- laid out, require a few simple materials, and offer They carefully observe their where from eleven to 23 experiments in each clear explanations that children can easily under- world and wonder, “Why?” section, topics cover Material World, Push and stand. These activities in particular are geared While the infamous ‘why’ Pull, Bright Ideas, Supersonic, It’s Alive, Hot to younger students, and are typically short and word often drives us crazy Stuff, and Super Power. This book is 256 colorful exciting to correlate with younger children’s as parents, this simple word pages with lists of materials needed, numbered attention spans. As an addition to your regular forms the foundation of the instructions that show both photos and written science curriculum, or just for fun, there are lots scientific method. text. The steps are easy to follow and you’ll grow of interesting topics from all branches of science As a firm believer that young children are never things, hunt things, cut and paste things, melt to choose from here, as well as opportunities for too young to begin thinking scientifically, this and freeze things, and much more. We used this additional reading/exploration. - Jess book will whet your child’s interest for science book to make a wobble toy with a ping pong 025103 ...... 16.00 12.75 with over 65 safe, age appropriate activities. ball to demonstrate low center of gravity; make a Beginning with a general exploration of our citrus battery to demonstrate a chemical reaction Science Around the House (K-4) planet Earth, the activities are varied and will that produces an electrical charge, and make Rainy days, snowy days or provide hands-on fun. Each activity has been goop. Every experiment ends with an explanation just plain fun days call for some carefully chosen to increase curiosity and give of the outcome. Use this with your science cur- good, hands-on science-type young children insights into the properties of riculum for more hands-on fun, or use for rainy projects. This isn’t hard core water and air, weather, plants, change (Kitchen day activities – it’s a great resource! ~ Donna textbook science but projects that Chemistry), sound, and movement (Physics). For 036110 ...... 16.95 12.75 will help your little one think example: Children will create a rain cloud in a about science and nature in an bag, ice-cream in a bag, gooblek, and even have Science Arts: Discovering Science Thru Art entertaining way. Included are the opportunity to watch worms at work! You Experiences (PK-5) 57 easy projects from acid rain, rubber chicken will need to supply materials for the activities and Often times we think of art and science as com- bones, rainbow milk, butterfly feeder, ice cream the author has included a supply list at the begin- pletely separate, they come from two different in a bag, feeding the birds, and more. Each proj- ning of the book. Supplies are items easily found parts of our brain; however, the two go hand in ect is printed in a blackline format so the little locally and include: salt, sugar, cornstarch, flour, hand. Children can learn basic science concepts ones can color the pages and maybe put together gelatin, borax, art paper, tempera and water while exploring with a variety of art materials their own science notebook of the projects. A color paint, markers, pipe cleaners, soda straws, and processes. This book will help children minimal amount of background information with wax paper, coffee filters, etc. Helpful directions learn about water & air, light & sight, motion & the scientific principle is offered about the sub- are also provided for creating a ‘mini-museum’ energy, reaction & matter, and nature & earth in ject (a few lines to a couple of paragraphs), a list to store science treasures and a nature notebook. a very hands-on, artistic way. Every activity is of supplies (household items and recyclables), This is a valuable (and inexpensive!) resource for one page and icons identify appropriate activities and the procedure to follow are included. You parents and teachers who desire to give children for different ages, the art technique used, the could use this book as a framework for science a strong start in science. Colorfully illustrated. amount of planning and preparation needed, for your little ones or just use it to sneak some 141 glossy pages. pb. ~ Deanne author’s favorite, the most suitable season, and learning into your fun. 75 pgs, pb. ~ Donna 054171 ...... 14.99 10.95 more. For example, make an invisible design 021546 ...... 6.99 5.75 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 645 Science Around the House (K-4) science on the reverse side. Activities are easy to introduce science lessons. An introduction Rainy days, snowy days or just plain fun to implement, and can be completed with an begins the activity, along with a supply list and days call for some good, hands-on science-type individual child or group. The Seasonal Set is step by step instructions. An explanation of the projects. This isn’t hard core textbook science divided into 3 categories: Autumn, Winter and experiment follows, as well as “what if” ques- but projects that will help your little one think Spring/Summer. A sampling of activities includes tions for some of the activities. Diverse activities about science and nature in an entertaining way. an elf zip line, build an apple tower, build a cat- cover all branches of science: for example, Included are 57 easy projects from acid rain, apult for candy pumpkin, build a marshmallow floating bowling balls, chemical clock, mold ter- rubber chicken bones, rainbow milk, butterfly igloo, build a bird nest, design a kite and much rarium, butter making, measuring light’s speed, feeder, ice cream in a bag, feeding the birds, more. The STEM Challenge Set is divided into 3 and countless others. Pick one experiment to do and more. Each project is printed in a blackline branches of Science: Physical, Life and Earth & per day. Or better yet, let your children select format so the little ones can color the pages and Space. A sampling of activities includes making one and watch their love of science expand. 256 maybe put together their own science notebook a rock, digging out fossils (chocolate chips from pgs, pb. ~ Deanne of the projects. A minimal amount of back- a cookie), move water from one cup to the other 006896 ...... 19.95 14.95 ground information with the scientific principle is without pouring or touching it, building a bridge offered about the subject (a few lines to a couple and more. Each boxed set includes 30 glossy ☼Edible Science (3-7) of paragraphs), a list of supplies (household items cards (7¾” x 5½”) and divider tabs. Flexible for Chemistry, Biology and Life Science can all be and recyclables), and the procedure to follow are homeschool families, co-ops, library programs, taught in the kitchen! Measure pH balance in the included. You could use this book as a frame- and learning centers. ~ Deanne baked cookies, reduce air pressure in and inflate work for science for your little ones or just use it EACH SET ...... 17.99 12.95 a marshmallow, form solid crystals from maple to sneak some learning into your fun. 75 pages, 004499 Seasonal STEM syrup and make maple candy, or fool your senses pb. ~ Donna 004510 STEM Challenge and make a mock apple pie. This is just a taste 021546 ...... 6.99 5.75 of the delectable activities. Experiments use easy Eat Your Science Homework (2-5) to find items and common kitchen tools. Each ☼Crazy for Science with Carmelo the Science Subtitled, Recipes for Inquiring Minds, this activity includes a supply and ingredient list, Fellow (1-4) book will unleash the laboratory hiding in your step-by-step instructions and science explana- Meet Carmelo, for- kitchen! Designs of animal scientists (created tions. Colorful pages and illustrations. Glossary, mer elementary science with pencil and digital collage) overflow this Science standards and Index included. 80 pgs, teacher whose passion science lab book (Hush! It’s our secret!) Each pb. ~ Deanne led him to open the of these 6 recipes (anyone craving Sedimentary 067097 ...... 12.99 9.50 first Brooklyn Preschool Lasagna, Invisible Ink or Black Hole snacks?) of Science. His high begins with clear explanations of the science ☼Time for Kids: Big Book of Science energy and fun science concepts demonstrated (key vocabulary too!), Experiments (3-7) approach has made him followed by recipes with prep, ingredients, There is always time for experiments, whether wildly popular with par- equipment and method clearly described. Then, you have an hour, a day or a week! Presented ents and children alike. a brief section expands on the concept with an in a 2-page spread, each experiment provides This book showcases his heart for children activity or further explanation. Please excuse background scientific information, supply list, and science. Beginning with “What is an experi- me; I’m heading to make Atomic Popcorn balls! step by step instructions and the science behind ment?” over thirty-five activities are divided into Includes an introduction to the scientific meth- it. Uniquely, the table of contents identifies six, color-coded sections: Inventions, Biology, od, kitchen (lab) safety, science concept review, the length of time to complete the experiments Air, Engineering, Natural Disasters and Forensics glossary and index. 8”x 10”, 47 pgs, pb. ~ Ruth with a fun, colorful test tube graphic and key so (age appropriate). Activities are presented on 045362 ...... 7.95 5.95 parents can wisely select the activity based on a two-page spread and begin with a science time available. Beginning with the scientific pro- activity or question, teaching concept informa- 101 Great Science Experiments (2-6) cess, experiments are divided into 4 categories: tion, a supply list and often a touch of silliness. Experimenting just got easier! This DK book Earth Science, Life Science, Physical Science, For example, the activity Flying Water answers makes science experiments fun and doable. and Technology/Engineering. A section is also the question, “Can you make water fly?” and It divides the contents into science areas and dedicated to Science Fair success stories. A explains Bernoulli’s principle. A word bubble shows step-by-step photo illustrations for each sampling of activities includes testing clouds for asks, “What is the difference between a fly and experiment. There are 101 experiments in 11 salt, comparing organic and genetically modified a bird?” and the response: “A bird can fly but a different areas of science. Subjects covered are tomatoes, growing crystals, and creating turbine fly can’t bird.” Six steps to test the movement air and gases, water and liquids, hot and cold, power. Experiments use common household of liquids. Scientific steps are easy to follow light, color, growth, senses, sound and music, items. Detailed index. 185pgs, hc. ~ Deanne and activities use easy-to-find items. While the magnets, electricity, and motion and machines. 069885 ...... 19.95 14.50 presentation may be light hearted and silly at Each section begins with a simple, short expla- times, science principles and methodology are nation of the concept, and then the experiments Way Science Works (DK) (3-8) understandable and memorable. are demonstrated. What could be easier? You’ll This is a wonderful resource to ignite your An impressive collection of science experiments crush a plastic bottle with cold water, grow a science learning. With more than 60 hands-on designed to be completed independently with stalactite, make musical instruments, and grow activities, students will learn how things work in parental/teacher assistance as needed. Includes a plant through a maze. The experiments in the world around them. Divided topically – into a link to Next Gen Standards and two “Your this book are done with easily accessible items, matter; atoms and elements; forces and energy; Science Notebook” pages. Colorful graphics. 96 and they are projects simple enough for young heat and sound; light and color; and electricity pgs, hc. ~ Deanne children. It’s never too early to help young ones and magnetism, using this with your science 002236 ...... 19.95 13.95 begin to discover the world around them. 120 curriculum is easy. pgs, pb. ~ Donna The Way Science Works offers a book full of ☼STEM Challenges Activity Cards (2-5) 025668 ...... 9.99 7.50 photos and information that will explain things Bringing STEM alive to children need not be like liquid density, parts of an atom, polymers, drudgery for you or them! Let’s face it, the pur- ☼365 Weird Wonderful Science Experiments (3-7) levers & pulleys, and so much more. Investigate pose of STEM is not only to teach children sci- As a homeschooler passionate about teaching science that we see daily with easy-to-understand entific processes and thinking but also to EXCITE science, I love this book, but I think families explanations. A glossary helps you with some of and ENGAGE them in the sciences! who are more science resistant will find much to the new words found throughout the book. Learn Using commonly found items, these dou- appreciate as well! Using household items and about scientists, new discoveries, and technology ble-sided cards provide a clear challenge and minimal parental supervision, this book provides as you have some science fun! 160 pgs, hc. ~ visual list of supplies on one side, and extension a much-needed resource to keep older children Donna questions, hints and simple explanations of the busy while you teach the littles, or a fun way 012339 ...... 24.99 17.50 646 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. The Science Chef (3-9) resistant Star Wars fan. A tremendous asset for clips, rubber bands, aluminum foil, batteries, and If your kids enjoy cooking, why not bring some upcoming science fairs or to add more engaging, refrigerator magnets). Teacher’s notes contain science into the kitchen? The Science Chef fea- hands-on learning to your day. Vibrantly illustrat- background information and explain each con- tures 100 fun recipes as well as kitchen experi- ed. 126 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne cept and activity. They also include procedural ments to answer such burning questions such as 058918 ...... 9.99 7.50 “hints” for the activities - just in case you hit a “Why does popcorn pop?” “Why does toast turn snag. Each of these modules is a softbound book brown?” “How do sauces thicken?” and “What ☼Annotated Build-it-Yourself Science with reproducible activity pages. Approximately happens when you beat egg whites?” Following Laboratory (9-12) 20 lessons each. these explanations is an experiment that they Science is best learned hands on and this can do to “see it for themselves.” And, now well-organized resource provides everything you TOPS Activity Sheet Lessons that they’ve made their science discovery, it’s need to create a home (or school) laboratory EACH BOOK (except noted) . 19.95 17.95 on to using that concept in action by turning to from the building of a complete science lab 025671 Perfect Balance #31 (3-10) the corresponding recipes and cooking up some (including the workbench!) to 1600+ activities in Students will build their own simple balances good stuff! In the next section, “make-your-own” Chemistry, Biology, and Physics. Lab activities and balance paper clips, seeds, and other recipes are featured where kids perform an intro- are designed to be easy to implement at home weights to “see” weight, number value, addi- ductory experiment that de-mystifies the concept and use mostly items that are easy to find locally. tion and multiplication in action! behind items we normally purchase in the store, The author provides a resource list for purchasing 025676 Corn & Beans #39 (3-10) they’ll whip up their own salad dressings, pasta items locally and online. Also included are an Students will get a well-rounded look at plant sauces, cheese, pudding mix, ice pops and more. extensive chemical list (including common sub- growth as they construct simple lab equip- The last section features mini-investigations relat- stitutes) and helpful appendices with weight and ments, grow popcorn and pinto bean seeds, ed to purchasing your food at the supermarket, measure charts, temperature conversion table, track daily growth of the seeds by weighing, where they’ll investigate ripening bananas, see periodic table, and extended notes. 305 pgs. pb. measuring and graphing, investigate photo- the effects of pectin on crushed fruit, and discov- Beginning with general science lab set up and synthesis, learn all about cotyledons, learn to er why white rice cooks faster than brown rice. safety practices, the book then divides into sep- distinguish monocots from dicots, and more. The appendix contains additional information on arate science fields. The Chemistry is a natural 003704 Electricity (3-8) nutrition, the nutrient content of the included extension of the general lab safety. Projects vary Build circuits using conductivity “ribbons” recipes, information on food poisoning, molds and include generating oxygen, growing a crystal (foil with masking tape body). Using no and other nasty stuff that lurks in foods, as well coal garden and crystal candy and more. more exotic materials than paper clips, rub- as a glossary. Kitchen safety, as well as tips and The Physics section, divided into six chapters, berbands, clothespins, and pennies, students advice on cooking itself are also included. - Jess covers astronomy and light, atomic energy, build bulb holders, battery holders, and 019453 ...... 15.95 12.75 electricity and magnetism, force, measurement switches that are virtually goof-proof. and motion, geology and meteorology. Diverse 025677 Electricity Starter Kit (no book Usborne 100 Science Experiments (4-6) projects include making a star chart, model plan- included) . . . . . 32.95 Science in the elementary and middle school etarium, making (or recharging) a magnet, mak- Kit includes nearly all you need for the exper- years is not complete without an abundance ing a mercury switch, creating doorbell, mineral iments in Electricity Activity Sheets, includ- of hands-on activities, in my opinion, anyway. identification, making a volcano and much more. ing batteries, bulbs, masking tape, aluminum Whether your family uses one of the many fine Biology labs conclude the sections and intro- foil, paper clips, rubber bands, index cards, science curricula available, unit studies, or duces general biology equipment including mak- clothes pins, steel wool, straight pins, and unschooling, this book will become a frequently ing a basic, low power microscope. Basic balloons. Items not included are commonly turned-to resource to enhance science concepts. microscopic activities follow before the chapter available and include scissors, pennies, and Containing 22 categories of experiments, detailed concludes with zoology projects. a paper punch. steps, explanations, colorful illustrations, and Concluding projects are questions, called “Can 005778 Magnetism #33 (3-8) internet links, there is much here to enhance you work like a scientist?” which challenge fur- Using small rectangular refrigerator magnets your studies. The following is just a sampling ther investigation of the topic. Beyond these are and other simple materials, students build of things children will make: varied crystals, a abundant research ideas which are open-ended wonderful inventions like a compass, elec- wormery, a compass, invisible ink, a butterfly questions for investigation and span all three tromagnet, telegraph, and motor. feeder and much more. Other activities include science fields. Worth mentioning, the research 025690 Magnetism Starter Kit (no book children will see DNA, float an egg, separate projects cover three grade and skill levels: included) . . . . . 23.95 mixtures, test their sense of taste and numerous Primary, Intermediate and Upper levels. While Includes batteries, thick and thin copper others. The book concludes with an overview of most activities are intermediate and upper levels, wire, paper clips, straight pins, alumi- the scientific process and encourages children there are foundational activities for younger chil- num foil, thread, masking tape, clear tape, to do their own scientific research. A glossary dren as well. An example of a primary activity Styrofoam cups, index cards, plastic cups, and list of experiments make it convenient for is “What effect has temperature on the rate at permanent marker, nails, washers, clothes- parents/teachers to quickly find the right activity which snow melts?” pins, modeling clay, rubber bands, manila to correspond with the day’s lesson. 96 pgs, pb. Simple black and white graphics, clearly folders, rice grains. Other supplies needed ~ Deanne explained purpose, materials and instructions are but not supplied include: scissors, pennies, 001657 ...... 15.99 14.39 included. Wonderful resource for families and paper punch, glass jars, and staples. Please co-ops or classrooms who want to kindle student note that NO magnets are included. TOPS Star Wars: Science Fair (5-9) curiosity in STEM. ~ Deanne recommends a ceramic “basic refrigerator Have you ever wondered how much of the 006939 ...... 24.99 18.95 magnet, see #52480. science-fiction world of Star Wars is based on 025699 Pendulums #34 (4-9) real science? Through the 30+ experiments in Experiment Resources (by Topic) Crossing over from science into math, stu- this book, children will embark on a journey to dents will use thread, paper clips, pennies discover the science of Star Wars, with activities TOPS SCIENCE and masking tape to build pendulums, time inspired by the planets, creatures, droids, and TOPS: Task-Oriented Physical Science (3-12) them, count cycles, measure lengths, graph technology from the films. Most experiments use Children experience science as real scientists data, predict frequency and more. easy to find items, although a 400x microscope is - making observations, performing experiments, 025703 Radishes #38 (3-8) recommended for later experiments. One unique recording their results, and drawing conclusions. Students use easy-to-grow radish sprouts to feature of this book is that the experiments are Step-by-step instructions are precise. If your observe geotropism, phototropism, hydrot- identified by difficulty level as well as material child can follow directions, he can succeed with ropism, toxic stress, greenhouse conditions, costs. Movie tie-ins, step-by-step directions and TOPS. Wonderful experiments teach advanced and more as they continue to record and “secret” science explanations make this appeal- concepts without expensive lab equipment - only graph the growth of the sprouts. ing to the science loving child or a science simple, on-hand materials are used (e.g., paper ~~~~~~~~ See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 647 Science with ______Series (1-4) types; volcanos; crystals, gems and fossils, etc. like to incorporate into your child’s notebook and These simple books from Usborne provide kids Activities are hands-on: build a wormery, rec- follow the instructions for that page. If you want with simple and interesting experiments they can reate Saturn’s surface, classify specimens. Safety to create your own interactive notebook pages easily perform on their own. The books are easy is important; warnings and reminders are clearly using your own topics, there are blank templates to understand, impart basic scientific principles, identified for specific projects. Each volume at the back of the book. and rely on easily obtained, simple equipment includes a glossary. Great experiment/activity There is an introduction for each topic that such as ice, spoons, straws, paper, fruit, and based supplement to get your kids up-to-their- includes a hands-on activity that can be done food coloring. Various instructions, experiments, elbows in learning. 72 pp, pb. ~ Ruth with items around your house, and then you illustrations, and bits of information fill each EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7.50 create your notebook page using the graphics page. 24 pgs.- Melissa 061051 Bug Hunter from the book, and have the child complete EACH BOOK ...... 5.99 5.39 061052 Nature Ranger some type of reflective activity. An example 013108 Air 011247 In the Kitchen 061053 Night Sky Detective from the grade 1 book on the topic of “Forms 061054 Rock & Fossil Hunter of Energy” is: Introduction – Have the students Usborne Science Activities Series (1-4) 045755 Weather Watcher make a shadow puppet, knock on the door, and These colorful books from Usborne contain rub hands together, explain that these are all lots of fun, appealing scientific activities and Academy Series (3-6) forms of energy, and then explain the forms of experiments for younger kids. The activities were EACH BOOK ...... 12.99 11.69 energy; Creating the Notebook Page – Cut out designed to cleverly teach kids about the fasci- 015279 Architect Academy the title from the copied page and glue it in their nating properties of many everyday objects and 015328 Engineer Academy notebook. Cut out the three pockets that repre- elements. All of the activities are safe and simple 015385 Scientist Academy sent heat energy, sound energy, and light energy, to complete using ordinary household supplies. 015406 Vet Academy color, and glue them in the notebook. Cut out Approx. 70 pgs, hc. 049396 Astronaut Academy the picture stripes that represent different types of EACH BOOK ...... 13.99 12.59 energy. You can color them and then put them in 026264 Vol. 1 (Light/Water/Magnets/Mirrors) JANICE VANCLEAVE BOOKS (3-8) the correct pocket in your notebook. Reflect on 026265 Vol. 2 (Plants/Kitchen/Air) Learning – Have the child divide their page into 026266 Vol. 3 (Weather/Body/Batteries) Science For Every Kid Series (4-8) 3 columns, cut out, and glue pictures from maga- This widely acclaimed series by Janice Van zines representing light, heat, and sound energy. Explore … Science Series (1-4) Cleave has won praise from homeschoolers and You can do as many or as few of the pages from Science is all around us, so explore! Each book the public school realm alike! Perhaps that’s these books as you choose. Work through the includes 25 projects in an easy-to-follow format because they’re so well laid out! Each exper- book sequentially or do the activities topically to and provides simple, hands-on opportunities iment contains an explanation of the purpose, complement your curriculum. If you don’t want in a variety of science areas. Make a mold of materials needed (usually common or readily to make a whole notebook of science topics, an animal track or build a terrarium to see the obtainable), step-by-step instructions in simple and you only use this resource periodically, water cycle in action in Rivers and Ponds. Create language, expected results, and understandable you could use colorful file folders to make indi- shadow puppets or plant a garden that blooms at explanations. Line drawings help illustrate set- vidual ‘booklets’ with your Interactive Science night in Night Science! Make your own stalactite up. Our children take turns selecting, reading Notebooks pages. 96 pgs. ~ Donna or grow your own crystals in Rocks and Minerals. about, constructing, performing, and explaining EACH NOTEBOOK . . . . . 9.99 7.50 Construct a simple circuit, paperclip switch and these experiments - usually without any help 034669 Grade K 034665 Grade 3 a solar oven in Electricity. For each chapter in from Mom. With 101 experiments in each book 034658 Grade 1 034666 Grade 4 the book, textual information is included with (except for Energy and Engineering, which have 034660 Grade 2 034668 Grade 5 vocabulary words listed in bold with definitions. 25), we’ve learned a wide range of concepts 004639 Earth & Space Science Projects are listed along with a supply list and and principles - not to mention the additional 004650 Life Science numbered instructions. A glossary, resource page learning which goes on while the kids spend time 004655 Physical Science and index are found at the back of the book. reading through them in order to select just the Great resources to enhance your science or unit “right” one to demonstrate! Science Journal (1-AD) studies and bring some fun back to science! EACH BOOK BELOW . . . .14.95 11.95 Perfect for recording experiments and observa- Approx. 90 pgs. pb. ~ Donna 012846 Chemistry 012848 Physics tions, these 32-page journals feature a half page EACH BOOK BELOW . . . .12.95 9.95 038289 Engineering of writing lines with a top blank drawing area on 005869 Weather and Climate EACH BOOK BELOW . . . .16.00 12.75 each left-hand page, and 1-cm grid paper on the 027106 Rocks and Minerals 012844 Astronomy 011899 Constellations right-hand page. 051209 Simple Machines 012845 Biology 012847 Earth Science 041567 ...... 1.75 EACH BOOK BELOW . . . .13.95 10.50 035467 Electricity Lab Notebooks & Journals Science Journals (K-7) 060013 Flight Learning to effectively complete and document 060014 Gravity Interactive Notebooks: Science (K-8) the scientific process is the heart of a quality EACH BOOK BELOW . . . .14.95 10.95 Interactive Notebooks provide reinforcement of science class. These inexpensive journals pro- 037800 Forces and Motion the concepts found in your science curriculum. vide space to document experiences on a 2-page 060327 Honey Bees! These books of cut, paste, and color activities spread. They are a perfect accompaniment to 029505 Soil remind me of lapbooking, notebook journals, or any science curriculum or a great supplement even history and literature pockets (without the for your science unit studies or self-designed Eyewitness Explorers (2-8) pockets, in some cases). experiments. Great resource for homeschool or Subtitled Explore Nature with Loads of Fun Each K-5 reproducible book is divided into classroom! At this price, you will want several Activities, this series is based on information branches of science – life science, physical on hand for documenting throughout the year. from the Smithsonian and published by Dorling science, and earth/space science. The front of 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne Kindersley. Each volume includes more than 30 the book offers a thorough explanation of how EACH BOOK ...... 1.75 activities that are easy to do and fun, but is also to use this book and how to plan for the inter- 069773 My Science Journal (K-3) filled with gorgeous pictures and amazing facts. active notebooks you would like to make. First, Lines to record prediction, observation, con- In Night Sky Detective, explore the universe you need to choose the type of notebook. The clusion and vocabulary. Includes space to and each of the planets. Nature Ranger cov- publisher suggests a spiral notebook, composi- draw observations. ers animals, plants and water life. Bug Hunter tions notebook, or binder with loose-leaf paper. 069773 Science Journal (3-7) investigates bug habitats, flying insects, worms I would also suggest that you might choose a Lines to record purpose, hypothesis, research, and water insects, etc. Rock and Fossil Hunter spiral-bound art notebook, so the paper is a bit experiment, conclusion and vocabulary. No checks out rock testing methods; various rock heavier. Make copies of the pages that you would graph paper or blank area for drawing. 648 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science Inquiry Notebook (3-12) but the special equipment is all provided – even Level 2 Kits (K-2): This is a great place for students to record their the bubble solution. – Jess Level 2 takes children to the next level of sci- thoughts, findings, procedures, questions, and CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ence – there are no storybooks, but a detailed data. Each 5-page spread has space to write the EACH KIT ...... 19.99 15.95 48-page, illustrated guide book comes in every big idea or question, initial observations, what 039809 Animal Science kit. These kits introduce children to the scientific you already know, questions, possible expla- 043867 Bubble Science method and teach science basics using hands-on nations, and questions to investigate. Boxes are 039831 Food Science experiments. provided for the student to write in the data need- 043906 Kitchen Science 062618 Botany Greenhouse .39.95 35.90 ed to answer the question, materials, procedures 060638 Magic Science Maybe you have a budding botanist in your with flow charts or diagrams, observations and 043907 Rainbow Science house – this kit has everything they need to scientific drawings (also includes graph formatted 060639 Water Science get started. They will perform a variety of space to help with accurate sketching), conclu- experiments to demonstrate what plants need sions, and new questions to ask. Students will to grow, germinate plants from seeds, grow a record and organize their data, reflect on their flower garden, learn how you can force buds findings, and keep track of formulas used and key to bloom, and so much more. Experiments vocabulary. This 80-page booklet provides ample are done in special greenhouse domes that space for notes that can later be used for review become your laboratory. and reference. ~ Donna 019503 Human Body Kit . . 39.95 35.90 054478 ...... 5.95 3.95 Children are naturally curious about their body and how it works. Feed their curiosity Science Lab Book (6-12) through the 26 experiments in this fabulous This inexpensive lab notebook is designed for kit! Explore the five senses; examine finger- an older audience, compared to the other sci- prints; build a stethoscope and listen to a ence journals in this section. The saddle-stapled Kids First Series (PK-2) heartbeat; test lung capacity; follow food booklet measures 7” x 9” and contains 23 two- This great new series is for your youngest through the digestive tract; study optical page spreads for documenting experiments. The engineers and scientists. Level 1 is for ages 3 to illusions and learn how the eyes work and left-hand pages are blank on the top half and 5, and level 2 is for 5 to 7. This is a brand new so much more! Most supplies included, but lined on the bottom half while the right-hand line for Thames and Kosmos and is intended to you will need to add a few household items. pages features ¼” graph paper on the top half of introduce young learners to science and math 019507 Intro to Engineering .39.95 35.90 the page and is lined on the lower half. The last concepts while also developing fine motor skills Build 5 different types of projects beginning couple pages and inside covers hold lab safety and visual/spatial reasoning. At level 1, the build- with engineering basics with levers, forces tips, the steps of the scientific method, lists of ing is accompanied by an engaging storybook and pulleys. Explore engineering on land, standard units, unit conversions, a table of plan- (24 pages in length), pretend play, and simple air and water through building vehicles with ets and a periodic table. – Jess activities. The activities reflect the content of the wheels, a helicopter, parachute, balloon 039561 ...... 1.50 story line and use chunkier building pieces that rocket, air-powered carousel, sailboat, pad- are great for smaller hands. Each kit comes pack- dle-boat, and more. Final projects focus on Student Lab Report Handbook (9-12) aged in a durable storage container. engineering at home with a model television This handbook is a ‘how-to’ for writing your 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and telephone, and creating a funny robot own lab reports. Students, parents, and teachers model. Teach engineering fundamentals with will find this resource to be quite helpful when Level 1 Kits (PK-1): these engaging hands on experiments and writing science lab reports or trying to teach 062614 Aircraft Engineer . .49.95 44.90 building projects. Most supplies included, someone the layout and content required in a A 71-piece kit that includes the story of two but you will need to add a few household lab report for high school or at the college under- children taking a trip and the flying machines items. graduate level. The handbook offers suggestions they encounter along the way. Children can 019509 Stepping Into Science .39.95 35.90 on how to write detailed descriptions and format- build the different aircraft as you read the Explore, investigate and discover the key ting standards, step-by-step instructions for using story – a passenger jet, helicopter, seaplane, areas of Science: nature, physics, chemistry, graphing tools such as Microsoft Excel, grammat- biplane, space shuttle, prop plane, hang glid- air and water, with this 58 piece set cover- ical advice, common deficiencies, and example er, supersonic jet, and other airplanes. ing 29 different experiments. Children will lab reports. This 76-page, spiral bound book 062616 Amusement Park . .69.95 62.90 learn what plants need in order to grow, makes lab report writing accessible. ~ Donna Take a trip to the fair with these two inquisi- observe clouds, watch water climb, float a 047300 ...... 22.50 tive children and build models of the amuse- paper clip, write secret messages, build a ment park rides they see – a ferris wheel, soap driven boat, paint with sugar, discover Experiment Kits carousel, pirate ship pendulum, bumper car, how a magnifying glass enlarges and how free-fall tower, log flume, and much more. static electricity attracts, plus much more. Clifford the Big Red Dog Science Kits (PK-1) There are 20 structures to build in this 101- Step by Step hands on experiments teach the Science kits for 3 year-olds? Sure! Even your piece set. fundamentals of science and introduce chil- littlest tykes can investigate bubbles, food, and 062617 Auto Engineer . . .49.95 44.90 dren to the scientific method. Most supplies rainbows! These well-tested science kits make In this 70-piece kit the story follows two included, you will need to provide common science like playtime with hands-on projects, children on a trip to the supermarket with household items. full-color booklets and the familiar figure of their dad. On this journey, your child builds Clifford the Big Red Dog. Done in a similar style the vehicles they encounter – a crane truck, as The Magic School Bus Science Kits (also from minivan, fire truck, tractor, school bus, The Young Scientists Club), Clifford and Emily motorcycle, cement truck, forklift, pickup Elizabeth introduce each activity. The activities truck and racecar. are all age-appropriate and safe for children with 041131 Robot Engineer . . .49.95 44.90 adult supervision, such as making pipe cleaner A 53-piece kit features the story of two bubbles and bubble prints, cooking up slime, children taking a trip to a candy factory and causing pepper to jump, mixing baking soda and building 10 assorted robots to help with vinegar to “explode” a volcano, dyeing celery, various tasks. While reading, kids build making a color wheel, doing chromatography on various non-automated robots with moving coffee filter paper, and making a rainbow appear parts as they come up in the story, including on the ceiling. You’ll need to provide additional a robotic drone, robots that move around the household and kitchen items to do the activities, factory, taffy-pulling robots, and more. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 649 MAGIC SCHOOL BUS LABS AND KITS lowing supplies: a solar panel, string, tubing, Polymer Tubs (PK-AD) Magic School Bus makes two types of science cardboard base and wheels, circular papers and Each tub contains a resealable bag that contains products – labs and kits. We get an occasional cardboard, black construction paper, clothespin, 115 grams (.25 pounds) of polymer beads or tiny question about the differences in the two, so here 2 thin dowels, data notebook for recording infor- squares. Add water to grow your tiny spheres to are the basic differences: Labs come in a Magic mation, buzzer, balloons, wires with alligator 200X their original size, and squares to 100X School Bus shaped box and include activity clips, glue, motor, flashlight, measuring cup, their original size – pour them in a bowl and just cards, a data notebook for recording information, craft sticks, straws, foil, black and white paper, add water. Dry them out and start all over again! and more supplies to complete them. The num- wire without insulation, stickers, and a paper 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs ber of activity cards ranges from 20 in Human cup. Each card lists the materials and procedure EACH SET ...... 9.99 8.75 Body, Space, Slime & Polymer, and Microscope for the activity. ~ Donna 067494 Silly Squares labs, 28 in Weather, 33 in Engineering, and 51 039832 ...... 39.99 32.50 067496 Water Marbles - Clear in Chemistry. Kits come in a regular box and 067497 Water Marbles - Color include an experiment booklet and basic supplies Magic School Bus Slime and Polymer Lab (K-5) needed for experiments. There are about 8-10 A polymer is one of the most intriguing and fun Test Tube & Activity Card Set (K-3) experiments in the Magic School Bus Kits. things you can do in science. Packed in a school Add this little set to your science curriculum bus-shaped box, you get the supplies you need to to perform simple experiments. The set includes Magic School Bus Science Kits (PK-5) do 20 experiments: white glue, borax, measuring 5 heavy plastic test tubes w/ screw on lids, 5 Designed to take kids on their own “Magic cup, popsicle stick, test tubes, beads, polymer activity cards and one test tube rack (five test School Bus” explorations, these science kits flowers, snow polymer, gel crystals, funnel, mea- tube holder). Each test tube holds 35 ml (about 1 present experiments and activities for children in suring spoon, ziplock bags, wheat seeds and test oz), and activities are very simple and done with a format reminiscent of the science series of the tube holder. Germinate seeds in polymer; make items in your kitchen – mixing oil and water, same name. Each kit contains a bag of materials slime and goop, dehydrate polymers, and more. dissolving items, colored flowers, liquid density, you’ll need and a full-color instruction booklet, Get your hands goopy with Ms. Frizzle and the baking soda and vinegar reaction. Activity cards illustrated with all the characters from the Magic Magic School Bus gang. ~ Donna are 5.5” x 8.5”, and include a materials list, step- School Bus series, and experiments which are 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs by-step instructions, observations, and explana- designed to look like class notes. Each experi- 053875 ...... 39.99 32.50 tion of the results. This is a very nice starter for ment is posed as a question, such as “Does soap ~~~~~~~~~ your young scientists. ~ Donna really work?” (World of Germs) or “Do you think 064671 ...... 11.99 9.50 your lung capacity is larger or smaller than an Mind Blowing Science (PK-3) adult’s?” (Journey Into the Human Body). The You can conduct lots of cool experiments with question is followed with a hint, a hypothesis, a this kit. Wanna make a mini volcano? You can. list of materials needed, instructions, and space Jelly-like crystals? Do it. Temporary sparkling for the student to record their own results and water? Yes! This awesome kit comes with conclusion. While most of the more specialized enough materials to do all the experiments, and materials are included, common materials that even redo the ones you really like. – Stephen will need to be provided by you are marked 040952 ...... 22.00 14.95 with a little house icon. There are around ten experiments in each kit, and these are spread out My First Science Kit (PK-3) across the topic. For example, in Journey Into This great kit for the little ones will dazzle friends the Human Body you’ll do about one experiment and family as they perform colorful and fun each on bones, joints, muscles, lungs, the heart amazing experiments. This kit includes cross- and the senses. The quality and results of the linked polyacrylamide, color tablets, mixing Young Scientists Club Kits (K-7) experiments look good from the samples I’ve cups, 3 test tubes with caps, a pipette, color mix- In a market saturated with both cheesy science seen, and the additional interest provided by the ing tray, magnifier, test tube stand, and 10-page kits containing cheap parts and science activity Magic School Bus characters is sure to turn your activity guide. You will experiment with crystals, books with endless lists of supplies needed, it students into scientists. So, Mom, put on your fragrances, fizzing bath balm, make oatmeal was refreshing to stumble upon this series of kits, craziest outfit, try out your best Ms. Frizzle voice, soap and scrub, and much more. This is a fun which go way beyond the “standard science kit” and you’ll be all set. “Wahoo!” – Jess and safe kit for little ones. ~ Donna in quality and usability! Each of the twelve sets CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2, 4). Not <3yrs. 030141 ...... 22.00 14.95 in the series contain three different science “kits,” EACH KIT ...... 19.99 15.95 each on a different topic, along with correspond- 053874 Attracted to Magnificent Magnets ☼Primary Science Wow & Wonder Set (PK-AD) ing experiment guides and many of the supplies 029579 Blasting Off With Erupting Volcanoes Prepare to be WOW-ED! Probably the coolest needed. Each kit includes a booklet which 045354 Diving Into Slime, Gel & Goop (ahem, educational) introductory science kit! devotes several pages to the parent with instruc- 043908 Exploring the Wonders of Nature Designed for free exploration or parent/teacher tions on how to do each experiment, but offers 045355 Going Green led discovery, this kit contains 10 double-sided lab sheets and information to the child as well. 060640 Growing Crazy Crystals activity cards and supplies to discover primary For the parent, each experiment is broken down 041830 Journey Into the Human Body and secondary colors, magnetism and bubble into “Methods,” “Results,” and a “Conclusion.” 029581 Jumping Into Electricity making. The larger-sized, durable components Instructions are brief, but cover all the bases and 041831 Mysteries of Rainbows will last for years. You’ll receive glasses with are easy to skim through prior to an activity. The 041832 Secrets of Space slots for different colored lenses (included), two “Results” and “Conclusion” sections explain what 041833 Soaring Into Flight test tubes with lids, test tube rack, horseshoe you should observe, and why, so you can discuss 047957 Solar Energy to the Rescue magnet, bubble wand and tray, and a twisty the results with your child. The child’s section 041834 World of Germs dropper. Note: the components are larger for of the booklet is not segregated by experiment, small hands. For example, the dropper measures but follows the progression of experiments nat- Magic School Bus Engineering Lab (K-6) nearly 6” long! Glossy, cardstock activity cards urally, with a good mix of science explanations Would you rather learn about engineering from measure 9”x 6 1/4” pictures the kit’s tool needed (via “Celsius the Science Bug”), questions related a book, or by building, doing and experimenting? for the activity. Cards also list additional needed to the activities, and a few graphs and charts so Go with Ms. Frizzle as she explains engineering household items and the key science concept. students can record results right in the booklet. and takes you through examples of engineering On the flip side is step-by-step activity instruc- There appear to be around eight or more that we see around us. 33 double-sided experi- tions. Children are never too young to fall in love experiments for each topic, and these progress ment cars teach you about light reflection, solar with science and this kit will inspire capture their in complexity and concepts through the booklet. ovens, designing a car, constructing a balloon imagination. 24 pc. set ~ Deanne For example, in Set 9, Kit 25, which covers mag- jet, and much more. The set includes the fol- 069710 ...... 29.99 22.50 netism, children start by playing with magnets to 650 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. find out what types of metal they attract, then dis- 031659 Set 11 (Kits 31-33) Spark Science Kits (2-AD) cover and explore magnetic poles, find out how Stars; Planets; Forces Ah, science - one of the most interactive, to magnetize non-magnetic objects, and then CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2, 4, 6). Not <3yrs. diverse subjects in the realm of academia. It can build up to making their own compass and using 031660 Set 12 (Kits 34-36) change the way we look at the most mundane it. The nice thing about the experiments is that Surface Tension; Polymers; Famous household objects and show us just how fun (based on my sample, at least), while they utilize Scientists and Their Experiments learning can be. These small experiment kits many of the “standard” experiments related to CHOKING HAZARD (1, 2, 4). Not <3yrs. each come with one or more theme-specific that topic, they all seem pretty simple to com- activities to perform in order to demonstrate a plete, and offer visible results that children will Koontz Kits (K-AD, varies) concept. Kitchen Chemistry, for example, comes enjoy. For example, in Kit 25, when they place These kits are designed exclusively to portray a with experiments involving kitchen items (Super a piece of cardboard over magnets of different concept without frivolous materials or unneces- Bubbles, making rock candy, creating slime, and shapes, sprinkle iron filings over the cardboard, sary cost. As kids construct these simplified sets more). Most require common, safe substances and carefully tap it, they’ll be able to “see” the by themselves, they will begin to understand the from home (vinegar, sugar, vegetable oil, food magnetic forces around the magnet. And when concepts behind each build; for example, a cat- coloring, etc.) and provide the rest of the mate- they charge up a comb or a balloon on their hair apult may show how historical siege weaponry rials. These experiment kits generally have very in Kit 26, they’ll be able to see the stream of worked, as well as the physical principles behind little preparation time, and a small amount of water from the faucet bend. the design. Each Koontz kit is made out of recy- “payoff time” between finishing prep and seeing As far as supplies go, it appears that many of clable, sturdy cardboard, with pieces plenty large the results of an experiment. the more specific or small materials needed are for small hands. Some more complicated fittings 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. included, and only the very common around-the- may require adult help, but the kits were created EACH KIT ...... 7.95 7.25 house items are left for you to gather. In my sam- to be simple enough for kids to understand and 062615 Amazing Gyroscope ple of Set 9, the only extra materials you gather assemble themselves. 062621 Fingerprint Detective are: a cereal bowl, 2-liter bottles, tape, a pencil, EACH KIT BELOW . . . . . 8.99 8.25 062627 Mini Volcano plastic bottle caps, a crayon, glasses, ice cubes, 029353 Boomerang Wheel (3-AD) water, jars, food coloring, a flash light, matches, 029376 Combination Lock (3-AD) Test Tube Adventures: Lab in a Bag (3-8) and a plate. The other nice thing about the sup- 029409 Mangonel (3-AD) Science is weird. Really weird and sometimes plies that are included is that the ones belonging 064749 Merry Go Round confusing. But this kit is really not confusing…. to each kit are bagged separately and labeled EACH KIT BELOW . . . . . 9.99 8.50 it’s just weird, sciency fun. Make worms, a with the kit number. This makes keeping the 029359 Catapult (K-AD) superball, a Kleidagoo, and play with touchable supplies separate for the topic you’re working on 064747 Chaotic Pendulum bubbles and disappearing ink. Includes 5 differ- easy, and you won’t have to go hunting through 012571 Clock Kit ent experiment tubes. So just have fun with the a mix of objects looking for that needle, scrap 029408 Jet Car (K-AD) weird and avoid the confusing! ~ Janine of silk, or a tiny magnet! All in all, these kits 064748 Kaleidoscope 041388 ...... 23.99 20.40 are very useable and would be easy to work in 066382 Periscope alongside whatever topic you may be covering in 029433 Safe (4-AD) ☼Connex Kits (3-AD) a science text, unit study, activity-based science 061270 Sundial Kit Connex kits can be unit, or just for a family fun night! Please note 064750 Walking the Tightrope built and played with that although you could probably enjoy all of the individually or connect- kits with a child or children in the recommended Just Add Sun Science & Art Activity Kit (K-AD) ed together. Each kit grade range above, the manufacturer recom- Experiment with solar energy and cook your snaps together and can mends that children as young as 5-8 should start own food via solar energy! The contents come be taken apart when with Sets 1-3, while Set 4 and beyond are more packaged in a box that is also a solar oven. An finished for building appropriate to children age 9-12. I think that included experiment booklet suggests different another day. A reusable children anywhere in this spectrum will certainly experiments you can do with the contents, sug- box is included with enjoy them - and if you have several children of gestions for food to cook in your solar oven, how every kit (for storage different ages, all the better! ~ Jess to build a sundial and a thermometer, and gives and to mount your proj- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. additional art & craft activities. Each experiment ect); easy-to-follow instructions help the builder EACH KIT ...... 24.99 19.95 is clearly explained, and features a short list of to work independently. Projects are translucent 031658 Set 1 (Kits 1-3) required items, most of which are included. Kit plastic, and each kit requires one or two AA bat- Recycling; Scientific Measurements; Magnets includes solar oven box, canvas, bottles, funnel teries (not included). I built the “Spin the Wheel” 031661 Set 2 (Kits 4-6) cutout, modeling clay, balloons, sticker sheet, Kit and had a lot of fun - it worked just like it Weather Station; Solids, Liquids and Gases; wax paper, magnifying glass, wax crayons, rub- was supposed to. I like that these kits don’t take Volcanoes ber cloves, food coloring, and a straw. Gives a forever, aren’t complicated, and be taken apart 031662 Set 3 (Kits 7-9) new meaning to “fun in the sun”! ~ Megan and built again. Minerals; Geodes; Fossils 021513 ...... 29.00 21.95 EACH KIT (except noted) . . 15.50 11.75 031663 Set 4 (Kits 10-12) 034330 Alarm Robot Kit Bacteria and Fungi; Weight and Volume; Just Add… Science & Art Activity Kits (3-AD) Build an electronic robot with an alarm, a Acids & Bases 049021 Glue ...... 24.99 19.99 note holder, and pen holder. Requires 1 AA 031664 Set 5 (Kits 13-15) 049026 Milk ...... 15.99 13.95 battery. Water; Capillary Action; Air 049034 Sugar ...... 24.99 20.95 034334 Maze Challenge Kit CHOKING HAZARD (1, 4). Not <3yrs. Construct an electric maze and test your 031665 Set 6 (Kits 16-18) Ooze Labs (2-AD) patience and hand skills. Requires 2 AA Flight; Heart and Lungs; Digestive System Each chunky, plastic test tube contains a simple batteries. 031666 Set 7 (Kits 19-21) science experiment that results in a fun product 034419 Piano Kit Bones and Muscles; The Senses; Light (like heat-producing crystals or color-changing Show your musical talent by building and 031667 Set 8 (Kits 22-24) slime) that is safe and chemically interesting. playing this electronic piano. Requires 2 AA Mirrors; Electricity; Circuits and 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. batteries. Electromagnets EACH LAB ...... 4.95 4.40 034458 Spin the Wheel Kit . 15.00 11.50 031668 Set 9 (Kits 25-27) 012024 Lab 1: Magnetic Slime Build an electric water wheel and see water Magnetism; Static Electricity; Tornadoes, 012028 Lab 2: Hot Ice Crystals in motion. Requires 1 AA battery. Clouds and the Water Cycle 012036 Lab 3: Magic Sand 034459 Turboair Kit . . . .15.00 11.50 010443 Set 10 (Kits 28-30) 012072 Lab 4: Hypercolor Slime Build this kit and watch as the power of air Seeds, Fruits and Other Plant Parts; Eggs; Owls 012087 Lab 5: Glow-in-the-Dark Slime elevates a ball. Requires 2 AA batteries. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 651 Black Light Illuminator & Journal Kit (3-8) ored illustrations that provide for a pictorial guide EACH KIT (except noted) . . 12.00 7.95 Take a look at a hidden world with Nancy B’s that is easy for even the youngest of children to 000548 All About Rocks . . 11.00 7.95 Black Light Illuminator. This set comes with an follow and understand. Most materials necessary Grow sugar crystals. Make sandstone in your easy-grip black light (requires two AA batteries, for the experiments are included within the kits, kitchen. Weather a rock until it’s ready to fall not included), invisible ink pen, and 22-page although some common household materials apart. Scratch, streak, and smash them, all activity journal. Use the black light to read may also be needed. ~ Enh in the name of science! When you’re done, invisible messages and look at special features of EACH KIT (except noted) . . 24.99 22.50 mount your collection on the display card. rocks, insects, flowers, and even security features 038680 Cells Kit includes 9 rocks, sand, a magnifier and a on money. The journal includes great activities 028076 Charge booklet with 17 activities. like making gelatin that glows and encrypting 037492 ☼Collisions & Trajctors 019277 Get Glowing (1-6) codes. The ‘detective’ in your family can spend 022774 Chemistry 024193 Inventions Learn why and how things glow. Includes hours revealing unseen mysteries. 031184 Chemistry Plus 022775 Light UV button light, glow stick, glow stickers, 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 025447 DNA 022776 Magnetism ball mold, glow-in-the-dark bounce ball 037158 ...... 16.99 13.50 022777 Electricity 024195 Physics powder, plastic cup and more. 037496 ☼Electronics 026964 Rocks 014739 Crystal Radio Black Light Science (3-AD) 024194 Energy This is the most popular of the kits! Build Study the science of black light, UV light, 038700 Heat & Temperature your own working crystal radio (no batteries luminescence, and fluorescence with this handy 062331 Sound ...... 29.99 27.00 needed) pick up radio stations and experi- little kit. The black light flashlight (four inches ment with radio waves. Comes with a tuning long) included in this kit is well-made to stand Slimy Squishy Polymer Fun (3-12) coil, antennas, and earphone. up to repeated use and requires 3AAA batteries This is a scaled down version of the Science Fair 006691 Electricity Kit . . . 17.00 11.95 (not included). Also included in this kit are two Kits by DuneCraft, and it contains small pouches This is a hands-on introduction to electrical highlighter pens, black construction paper, glow- of polymer products for you to mix with water. circuits and electricity. Your young scientist in-the-dark slime, and an activity sheet. Nine dif- Slimy Squishy Polymer Fun lets you grow 3 bags will learn about series, parallel and short cir- ferent activities include things like find a hidden of slippery spheres, 3 bags of jellystones, 3 bags cuits, voltage, switches, and more. bar on your money to confirm that it isn’t fake, of silly squares, and even mix one batch of ‘gob- 014737 Electro-Magnetix . . . .17.00 12.95 look at a banana during different stages of ripen- bledy goop.’ Instructions are included for mixing More than 30 experiments, magic tricks, and ing to see the fluorescence, and observe flowers the polymers but there are no experiments. This games plus build the most mysterious ectro- that are kept fresh in tonic water – what do you kit will provide hours of fun, and can be used magnetic motor ever built! see? Have some fun as you learn about these for times of discovery and questioning about 038827 ☼Auto-Motion Horse 18.00 13.95 science concepts and you can use the flashlight polymers as you use them with your science Reminiscent of classic for your investigations too! ~ Donna curriculum. You’re never too old to have some hand-powered children’s 050516 ...... 17.50 12.95 polymer fun. ~ Donna toys, this wooden kit lets 013141 ...... 14.99 12.50 you build your very own miniature mechanical horse. SmartPhone Science Lab (3-AD) Follow instructions to build Turn your smart phone into a microscope and working gears, axles, and have some science fun. This microscope is sim- connectors; when finished, ple to attach – just clip it on your phone, turn the crank can be turned to on your camera and view any little thing. The simulate horse movement. Includes 60 pre- kit includes a small microscope with LED light, cut wooden pieces, paperboard panels, paint universal mount with focusing ring, filter adapter, and a paintbrush to personalize the finished 4 filters, slide with 3 specimens, carrying case, product, and sand paper to smooth out the and activity book. There are 20 activities that rough edges. guide you through looking at a $5 bill, the pixels 051781 Fingerprint Science of an LCD image, snapping photos through light Includes everything you need to gather fin- filters, and much more. I popped this on my gerprints using police and FBI methods. iPhone and took pictures of the eye of George A 16-page instruction book will take you Washington on the dollar bill, a picture of my through the process of being a sleuth and skin (very cool), and a video recording of an locating finger impressions in common and Professor Maxwell’s 4D Augmented Reality ant. The pictures will be as good as your phone not so common places. The dusting kit and Labs (3-8) photos – zoom capabilities really depend upon 32 classification cards let you collect and EACH 4D KIT ...... 39.99 31.95 your phone’s capabilities. They are called smart store your findings. 033681 4D Chemistry Kit phones for a reason, and now you are able to 030089 Kitchen Chemistry 033714 4D Science Kit connect to a microscopic world with a single Use your mini cardboard kitchen sink to mix touch. 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and stir the solutions for the ten activities in Maker Labs (3-8) 061903 ...... 19.99 14.95 the booklet. The kit includes 2 straws, plastic EACH BOOK ...... 24.99 18.75 spoon, string, paper clips, measuring spoon, 025792 Circuit Games Scientific Explorer Mini Lab Kits (3-12) 2 index cards, mini plastic basin, mini card- 025805 Gumball Machine We carry many excellent books of experiments board basin stand and packet of cream of tar- 052523 Air Blast Cannom for your hands-on science program, but we also tar. You’ll need to provide additional house- 052834 Wired Remote Race Car like to offer some kits. Some experiences that hold items to complete the activities. Young make for excellent scientific learning experienc- chemists will get to make super bubbles, rock ScienceWiz Kits (3-9) es just can’t be duplicated with bits and pieces candy, slime, modeling clay and more. Incorporate these highly educational science from around the house. We suppose you could 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. kits into your child’s future lessons. The projects gather items from hardware and specialty stores 001302 Slime Science and experiments introduced in these kits cover (if there are science or electronics shops near Create slimes with fun properties to explore an enormous expanse of information that will you), but these mini-labs already have all the - a slime that jiggles; a sticky ooze that can provide for a fairly in-depth study of the fea- materials you’ll need right inside, affordably glue things together; a mystery material that’s tured topic. These kits were designed for young priced! Continue your school through the sum- solid one minute, liquid the next; a rubbery, children to use in a highly independent setting; mer - just let your kids loose with some of these stretchy putty; and a classic oozy slime. parental supervision is usually kept to a bare science kits! Science booklet, recipe cards, and slime minimum. The book is filled with vibrantly col- 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. chemicals are included. 652 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 008820 Hydrapult (B) . . . 21.00 15.50 bridge, calculate cost involved in construction, A hydraulic control shifts trajectories. Soft clay learn key features associated with each bridge for safe throwing included! 16” x 7” x 16”. type and more. Color-coded instructions and a 008835 Hydraulic Gearbot (A) 21.00 16.95 92-page teacher guide with lesson plans, exten- Hydraulics and other mechanics control var- sion activities, and worksheets are included. ~ ious features. Megan A. 008874 Hydraulic Machines 4-in-1 008020 ...... 39.99 34.95 B...... 37.00 28.95 Models are between 7”-9 ½”. Kits included: K’NEX® Maker Kits (3-AD) Mini Scissor Lift, Mini Platform Lifter, Mini Let’s face it. Some of our kiddos prefer the Pathfinders Kits (4-AD) Cherry Picker, and Mini Excavator. flexibility and process of building free style. The main purpose of these all-natural, untreat- 009050 Robotic Arm . . . .24.00 16.75 Some kits have detailed instructions to build one ed wood kits is to demonstrate scientific prin- Grabs items, moves up and down, and item. These Maker kits provide a few great ideas ciples in action. Here’s how they work: each rotates almost 90 degrees. 16” x 13”. to get started, plentiful tools and time to create. kit comes as a set of pre-cut wooden pieces, 008914 Leonardo da Vinci Bridge 12.00 9.25 Turn your innovative genius loose with these which are assembled according to illustrated This “Emergency Bridge” was a fast amazing STEM kits from K’NEX Education. Each black and white instructions. Once you finish bridge-building technique thought up by da kit includes an assortment of K’NEX (enough to putting everything together, the set becomes a Vinci himself! Perfect for LEGOs or other share!), a plastic storage bin with snap lid and fully-functional scientific or historical representa- small toys. 9” x 4”. instruction idea booklet. ~ Deanne tion. The catapult, for example, stands at 8” tall, 008976 Leonardo da Vinci Catapult 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs 5” wide, and can fling small objects over 15 feet...... 21.00 15.50 067023 Simple Machines . 99.99 85.75 But it’s not just a glued-together wooden frame Throws small objects 15 feet. 10” x 16” x 5.5”. 597 assorted pcs: different size gears, pulley with a rubber band attached—these kits are put 008985 Leonardo da Vinci Trebuchet wheels, and flexible rods to build a paddle together almost precisely how the real thing was, ...... 22.00 17.75 boat, crank fan, wheel barrow and much using only authentic parts. Small wooden pegs Throws small objects over 20 feet. Includes more. Includes Storage bin dividers. (miniature versions of the huge pegs used in the soft clay balls. Roughly 18” x 8” x 24”. 067024 Wheels . . . . . 99.99 85.75 real deal) connect crossbars, supports, and pieces 009016 Lift Bridge . . . . 17.00 13.95 442 assorted pcs –plentiful wheels plus 3 of the frame just as nails would in modern-day Using a small handle and crankshaft, the types of motors (battery powered motor, building projects. A tiny rope strung through bridge can be lifted from the base to the top spring motor, and fly wheel motor). Storage the middle and wound by torsion bars gives the of the truss. 25” x 4” x 13”. Bin dividers included. Requires 4 AA batter- catapult its power, allowing it to hurl miniature 009124 Strauss Bridge . . .17.00 13.95 ies-not included. stand-ins—such as fruit, marshmallows, or even A far more advanced bridge design; uses a tiny rocks—in the exact same way several-hun- crank to lift and lower. 28” x 4” x 12”. dred-pound projectiles were once thrown in 009172 Swing Bridge . . . 17.00 13.95 medieval times. Uses a wooden bevel gear and crank to The attention to detail and precise engineering swing open and closed. 28” x 4” x 11”. of these kits is absolutely wonderful. While this level of complexity increases the time it takes to K’NEX® SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY KITS (3-12) put together these kits, it also drastically improves the functionality and realism. Kids can learn not Intro to Simple Machines Sets (3-5) C. only how modern and medieval inventions were Introduce your students to the world of simple D. put together, but they can also see the scientific machinery with these easy-to-use and fun sets. principles in action that make them work. The The Gears set contains 198-pieces and build- creator of these kits even suggests combining the ing instructions for seven models including an ☼K’NEX® STEM Explorations Kits (3-9) medieval siege weapons with math and physics exercise bike, eggbeater, crank fan and more. Designed to introduce students to basic scientific lessons to learn about trajectories and graphing. Students will learn the principles of gear config- concepts, these sets can produce several moving The hydraulics-powered Robotic Arm is a great urations, gear ratios and much more. A 40-page models (1 at a time) that emphasize practical example of a scientific principle in action. Using teacher guide is included on CD and contains mechanics. The emphasis of this line is on small three different syringes on a “control panel” of lesson plans, activities and black line masters. group learning; students put together models and sorts, the arm can be used to move up and down, The Levers & Pulleys set includes 161 pieces and follow the included experiment worksheets, all turn, and grab objects between two foam panels. building instructions for 8 models. Concepts the while learning about the concept each model All kits are fully interactive. Catapults and tre- include classes of levers, parts of levers, pulley represents. Gears, Levers & Pulleys, and Vehicles buchets throw things, bridges can turn and lift systems and more. The teacher guide CD con- are the simplest kits, while Roller Coaster and using cranks and other wooden controls, and tains 60 pages of lesson plans, a glossary of terms, Swing Ride are much larger and more complex. hydraulic machines can be controlled by liq- and an overview of concepts. The Wheels/Axles Who can possibly avoid having a little fun when uid-filled syringes. These kits are also made to & Inclined Planes set packs 221 pieces and build- making a fully-functional roller coaster? be supplemented with other toys—kids can use ing instructions for 6 models. Principles covered 067026 Levers & Pulleys . . 14.99 13.50 LEGO® figures or other toys to man siege engines include force, resistance and more. The teacher Builds 3 models: Balance, Sailboat, & or operate bridge controls as a miniature train or guide CD contains 39 pages of lesson plans, activ- Wheelbarrow. other vehicle starts to cross. For more advanced ities, etc. Sets come in a sturdy plastic storage 067027 Roller Coaster (C) . .44.99 34.95 builders and artists, all kits can be painted piece- case with dividers. ~ Megan Builds 3 models: Roller Coaster, Halfpipe by-piece to look even better. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Coaster, 038315 Catapult . . . . . 19.00 13.95 EACH SET ...... 39.99 34.95 & Incline Coaster. Throws small balls, rocks, and anything 007989 Gears 067025 Gears ...... 14.99 13.50 round over 15 feet! Includes miniature plastic 008004 Levers & Pulleys Builds 3 models: Crank Shaft, Egg Beater, balls. 10” x 5” x 8”. 008016 Wheels/Axles/Inclined Planes & Car Window. 038316 Trebuchet . . . . 28.00 19.95 067028 Swing Ride (D) . . .44.99 34.95 Throws small objects over 20 feet. Includes Intro to Structures: Bridges (3-6) Builds 3 models: Swing Ride, Ferris Wheel, miniature plastic balls. 20” x 11” x 24”. Thirteen different bridge models in seven bridge & Boom Ride. 009116 Siege Tower . . . . 22.95 types (beam, truss, arch, cantilever, suspension, 067029 Vehicles . . . . . 24.99 22.50 A crank opens the siege door, allowing sol- cable-stayed and movable/bascule) are possible Builds 7 models, including a Wind Racer, diers (perhaps, LEGO® soldiers!) to invade with this 207 piece set. Students can experiment Rubber Band Racer, 4 Wheel Spring Racer, any low-hanging castle walls. 23” x 38”. with the strength, load, and stability of each & 3 Wheel Spring Racer. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 653 Exploring Machines (5-8) with full color building instructions and a 45-page There will never be a dull moment at your house teacher guide containing 3 instructional modules with this massive 1432 piece kit and the capa- (DNA structure, Replication and Transcription, bility for four kids to build each model simulta- and Coding Translation and Mutations), 7 lesson neously! No longer will you have to intervene plans, and activities. Biology has never been so in fights over who gets to build the dump truck. much fun! ~ Megan Kids can build all kinds of simple machines: 007973 ...... 59.99 48.95 levers (including tweezers, towboats, fishing ~~~~~~~~ rods, and more), inclined planes (including dump trucks, axes, spiral staircases and more), pul- Elements of Science (5-8) leys (elevators, garage doors, tow trucks, etc.), When it comes to hands-on projects, there gears (carousel, chain saw, eggbeater, etc.), and seem to be two kinds of people in the world: wheels and axles (screwdrivers, paddleboat, those who want to assemble all the pieces nec- wrenches, and more). Students will learn about essary in the least expensive way and those who gear systems, inclined planes, pulley systems, just want a complete kit so they don’t have to wheels and axles, and tons more. Color coded run around and purchase supplies. If you’re one instructions show how to build 30 different mod- of the latter, you will appreciate the wide range els, and the included teacher’s guide contains of equipment and tools included in this kit, as lesson plans, student worksheets, and design well as the comprehensive experiment guide. briefs. ~ Megan Like other kits from Thames & Kosmos, this one 007979 ...... 174.99 149.95 is well-produced and includes quality materials Explorer-U Science Kits (5-9) and a full-color experiment manual. The manual You can’t beat these little kits for the value; Simple and Compound Machines Set (5-9) includes instructions for completing 100 exper- there’s a lot packed in each one for very little Use the 352 parts in this kit to build 16 ful- iments in the areas of physical science, earth money! Every kit includes a project booklet, ly-functioning replicas of real-world machines, and space science, and life science with specific tools and equipment for several activities. While one at a time, and expand upon knowledge of chapters for experiments on: water, air, heat, the booklet’s activities are pretty basic, my simple machine concepts. Models include: a tow sound, forces, magnets, electricity, electromag- favorite feature is that you’ll be able to use the truck (pulley), a paddle wheel boat (wheel and netism, light and shadow, optical instruments, equipment for many other science experiments axle), and a carousel (gears). Students are able plants and animals, colors, human body, earth and demonstrations in the future! For example, to investigate and experiment with their models and sun, and chemistry. Looking through the the volcano kit includes a nice molded plastic while synthesizing and analyzing information. manual, I recognize many experiments that are volcano, a syringe, and plastic tubing. While Who knew that you could learn so much while common middle-school fare such as weighing you’ll use up the baking soda and vinegar includ- building with K’Nex? The included teacher’s balloons with different amounts of air to show ed right away, that volcano will last though many guide is aligned to STEM standards and promotes that air does have weight, making an atomizer eruptions and will be a big time-saver if you real- deeper thinking by asking questions and present- that displays Bernoulli’s Principle, changing ly didn’t have time to build or sculpt your own ing challenges. – Rachel water to ice to water vapor, observing that water beforehand. We think you’ll be just as pleased CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. expands when frozen, observing sound waves at the quality and reusability of the components 032485 ...... 69.99 54.50 on the surface of water, swinging a cup of water as we are! - Jess to observe centrifugal force, building simple cir- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. K’Nex Exploring Wind & Water Energy (5-AD) cuits, making an electromagnet, using mirrors to EACH KIT BELOW . . . . .19.00 13.95 This clever K’Nex set is specially designed for explore rays of light, making a camera obscura, 004612 Pressure Lab: Fizzy Adventure educational use. It features seven different mod- dying carnations by placing them in colored 004616 Electric Wiz: Bussing Adventure els including a windmill, shuttle ride, sail car, water, listening to your heartbeat, building a 004656 Human Body: Anatomy Adventure wind-powered water lift, hydroelectric generator, sundial and many more that are often seen in 029459 Volcano Blast: Geology Adventure hydro car and a grist mill. The assembly instruc- curriculums or experiment books at this level. tions will show you how to build the models All special equipment is included, as are com- Nanotechnology Experiment Kit (10-AD) while the teacher guide will help you use the mon objects like balloons, straws, modeling clay I don’t confess to know a lot about nanotech- finished designs as a part of a lesson. A really and black paper. Materials needed are listed at nology, but this kit helps to make the unknown great way to incorporate kinesthetic learning! the beginning of each activity, with materials in in this field more understandable. What is nan- 288 pieces. – Laura the kit in regular font and additional materials otechnology? It is the branch of technology that 060198 ...... 79.99 69.75 needed in italics. Because so much is included deals with dimensions and tolerances of less than here, materials that you provide are “basics” 100 nanometers, especially the manipulation of K’Nex Investigating Solar Energy (128 pieces) like water, batteries, flashlights, newspaper, and individual atoms and molecules. This kit allows (5-AD) scissors. With the breadth of topics covered, older students to study and access this very small Harness the power of the sun! This specially-de- this is one science kit that you’ll use again and world using hands-on experiments. This kit isn’t signed set includes a solar panel and features again. – Jess a toy, it is true research and experimentation three different models including a solar car, a 045291 ...... 99.95 89.90 with different materials to produce different man cranking a wheel, and a shuttle ride. The effects. Students will conduct experiments using assembly instructions will show you how to build ☼Mega Science Lab (5-AD) the International System of Units (SI) just to help the models while the teacher guide will help you Smithsonian combines 6 great activities into them understand the size of nanoparticles, and use the finished designs as a part of a lesson. one kit to let you sample projects in environmen- then do filtering experiments with the proper- Great for a hands-on student. – Laura tal science, physical science, and earth science. ties of different surfaces, shine a laser through 060199 ...... 79.99 69.75 Grow a crystal, build a weather station and a colloidal gold, and learn about the spectrum of model of the earth, dig out the bones of a dino- laser light, electron microscopy and atomic force DNA, Replication & Transcription Set (8-12) saur, assemble a volcano, and a habitat dome microscopy. These fun experiments for your Includes 521 K’Nex pieces, allowing students for bugs. A 35” x 23” poster is included – the older learners lay the foundation for higher-lev- to build 7 different DNA and mRNA models. instructions for each project is printed on the el understanding that can be applied to things Models include a flexible double helix, parent back of the poster. This kit is a good option for seen everyday such as how geckos can climb, molecules wound and unwound, parent daughter the student who has interests in multiple areas of water-repellent clothes, and much more. The molecules, etc. As they build, students learn all science, and they want to dabble with a variety Thames & Kosmos Nanotechnology kit holds the about hydrogen bonds, nucleotides, phosphate of projects. ~ Donna key to whole different world! groups, codons, deoxyribose and ribose sugars, 069673 ...... 27.95 1CHOKING HAZARD (1, 4). Not <3yrs. and more. The set includes a 24-page booklet 060551 ...... 124.95 112.40 654 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Coloring Books in identifying, classifying, riding, and caring for 005879 Seashore Plants/Animls horses. Our favorite medium is colored pencil. 005100 Small Animals of North America Dover Children’s Coloring Books (Boost™ Since we offer a selection of quality colored pen- 005103 Snakes of the World Editions) (PK-3) cils, we thought we’d lay in a generous supply of 002737 Tropical Birds This series was designed specifically to target our favorite educational coloring books as well! 005128 Wild Animals children in the younger grades. Each book EACH BELOW (except noted) . 3.99 3.50 014996 Sea Life ...... 8.95 7.50 contains realistic black and white drawings for 026751 Alaskan Wildlife This large compilation coloring book includes children to color, introducing them to each pic- 027740 Baby Animals a vast collection of marine illustrations (like ture with a short description. Boost™ editions, 032284 Birds Alphabet seahorse, turtles, jellyfish, clams, etc.) 135 subtitled “seriously fun learning,” are aligned to 005285 Birdwatcher’s pages to color in all. the Common Core with standards noted at the 038756 Butterfly Alphabet bottom of each page. A free teacher’s manual 015004 Cat Lovers Harper Collins Science Coloring Books (9+) can be downloaded from the Dover website. 006533 Cells Coloring - it’s not just for kids anymore. These 005868 Arctic & Antarctic Life 5.99 4.95 006592 Germs & Microbes coloring books are more like high school science 017567 At the Zoo . . . . .4.99 4.25 066921 Deadly Insects and Arachnids books with many accompanying black-and-white 005089 Rocks and Minerals . 4.99 4.25 030131 Dinosaurs illustrations. On each pair of pages, in-depth text 031369 Safety First . . . . .4.99 4.25 032297 Favorite Horses appears on the left, with detailed drawings on 038761 Favorite Pets . . . .2.95 2.50 the right. Within the text, coloring instructions ☼Science Doodles Coloring Books (PK-7) 021538 Flower Garden are given, coded to the drawings. Coloring the Supplement your science studies with coloring 024613 Garden Flowers Alphabet drawing insures that the student’s mind stays on books with large, labeled illustrations. Each 012141 Grand Canyon Plants/Animals the subject at hand, and more of the material will book identifies the illustration to color along 038775 Great Barrier Reef be remembered. with brief explanations, crossword, maze and 002727 Herbs EACH BOOK (except noted) . 21.99 15.95 added activities that vary depending on topic and 022323 Horse Anatomy 020035 Botany ...... 22.99 16.50 answers. Worth noting, the Anatomy Coloring 005048 Horses of the World 020036 Biology book contains more detailed illustrations to color 001518 How to Care for Your Dog 032462 Marine Biology and more challenging activities including dia- 022483 Infinite Designs 004696 Zoology gramming, and puzzles. Reproducible for family 022676 Lizards or single teacher use. 42-48 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 022940 Nature ABC EACH BOOK ...... 5.99 4.95 020003 Optical Illusions Other Activity Books 068546 Anatomy (2-7) 017665 Sea Life Alphabet Auditory, Cardiovascular, Digestive, 005099 Seashore Life Learning About... Little Sticker Books (PK-3) Integumentary, Muscular, Nervous, 005370 Sharks! These fascinating little books will captivate Respiratory, Skeletal and Urinary systems 005110 Tropical Fish young readers and animal lovers. Each book are illustrated with identified purpose and 020004 Visual Illusions has 12 pages, each featuring a different animal, interesting fact. 002740 Zoo Animals plant, or mineral. The paragraph provides basic 068548 Food Group (PK-2) 038806 Walk in the Woods but interesting facts about the object. The book Explores 5 food groups: grains, vegetables, 023455 Wonderful World of Horses also includes 12 colorful stickers. fruits, milk and meat & beans along with fats EACH BELOW (exc noted) . . 4.99 4.25 EACH BOOK (except noted) . .1.99 1.75 and oils. Suggested serving sizes included. 005041 50 Favorite Birds 005958 African Animals . . .1.50 1.35 068549 Insects (K-4) 023366 All About the Weather 005966 Backyard Animals Features 30 bug images in alphabetic order. 013451 African Plains 005969 Birds Examples include: butterfly, cricket, termite, 013453 Amazing Animals 005970 Birds of Prey wasp, etc. 020877 Amazing Birds 005971 Butterflies 001217 American Wildflowers 005989 Forest Animals Small Format Coloring Books (K-3) 005032 Audubon Birds of America 005991 Horses Irresistibly cute little (4”x 6”) coloring books fit 002717 Backyard Nature 005992 Insects easily in your purse or diaper bag, so you can 002718 Birds of Prey 013058 Rocks take them with you anywhere! Over 50 pages of 002719 Botanical Gardens 006005 Sea Animals coloring fun in each book. ~ Rachel 005039 Butterflies 006006 Sharks EACH BOOK (except noted) . 1.99 1.75 000441 Cats 006009 Solar System 013498 Farm Animals 017591 Constellations 006012 Whales 013577 Little Zoo Animals 005040 Coral Reef 013614 Sea Animals . . . . 1.50 1.35 002724 Dinosaur ☼Nature Sticker Play Scenes (PK-3) 002725 Exploring the Solar System Encourage imaginative play and learning with Dover Coloring Books (3-AD) 000443 Favorite Dogs---- these lovely, fold-out play scenes with stickers. These high-quality, informative coloring books 020005 Favorite Wildflowers Realistic stickers are reusable, with gentle pres- are just right for accompanying a unit study. 013039 Forest Animals sure. Each set includes 2 sheets of stickers, and Subjects are nicely detailed. Generally, illus- 005876 Freshwater Pond the fold out guide with a succinct identification trations on the inside covers depict the natural 005043 Garden Flowers guide. The artwork is really detailed, colorful, colors if you want to produce a realistic finished 000452 Great Inventors and Inventions and beautiful. Measures 17”x 8 ¼” when expand- product. Very brief captions are nonetheless 005560 History of Flight ed. Portable; 5 ¼” x 8 ¼” when folded up. ~ instructive. After coloring through a book, we’re 013521 History of Space Exploration Deanne certain you’ll be able to more easily identify 030233 How Things Work:Everyday Machines 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs specimens when you see them. Some books, 030235 How Things Work: Vehicles EACH SET ...... 4.99 4.50 like Rocks and Minerals, have several pages of 002613 Human Anatomy 069701 Butterflies worthwhile information in the front, including 020007 Insects 069702 Farm a discussion of different types of rocks and min- 020015 Medicinal Plants 069703 Garden Birds erals, how to start collecting rocks, classifying 031734 My First Book About the Brain 069704 Garden Wildlife rocks, and specific tests for identifying them. The 005051 My Horse 069705 Ponds & Rivers My Horse coloring book has an introductory four 002731 Ponies of the World 069706 Seashore pages on horse anatomy and features, then con- 002732 Rain Forest 069707 Wild Flowers tains generous captions that form a mini-course 005074 Reptiles and Amphibians 069708 Woods & Forests See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 655 Nature Sticker Stories (PK-3) DK Sticker Encyclopedias (PK-6) mic awareness, auditory and visual discrimi- My little sister, Janine, had a riot with the Sticker Learn science with stickers! These DK sticker nation, vocabulary development, sequencing, Stories that we received as a sample. She’s very books contain over 600 photo stickers of animals counting to 20, patterning, number recognition, interested in animals, plus she loves stickers, so or objects from real life. Each book features shapes, matching, graphing and much more. these books are a wonderful combination for her. over 50 colorful themed pages that delve into Each activity includes simple instructions or There are 8 realistic scenes on 15 pages, and 75 a science subtopic. Kids read the encyclope- notes on the page. Theme based alphabet cards stickers. From looking at the sample we have, dia-like text and captions, and then they select and game suggestions are also included along I think it’s a safe bet that the stickers in all the the stickers that match the shaded silhouettes with an answer key. An excellent introduction books are as well done. The animals/objects are on the pages. When all the stickers have been to learning, this would be a wonderful way for in all different positions, different sizes, and are placed, kids have a visual reference they can preschoolers to feel a part of your daily lessons different species (noted on each sticker), making refer to for their science studies. The back of or make an excellent foundation for a preschool for a very colorful collection. They are also read- each book holds several full-page photo scenes curriculum. Colorful pages. Non-reproducible. ing books, so children can learn a little about for even more sticker fun. Place animal stickers 64 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne the animals while they create their masterpieces. in different habitats, or send the astronauts to the EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 5.95 - Stephanie moon. The stickers are easy to peel and can be 066943 Animals 066947 Plants 029837 Glow-in-the-Dark used more than once. 64 pgs (excluding stickers), 066944 Body 066948 Rainforest Constellations . . . 8.99 6.75 pb. ~ Lisa 066945 Insects 066949 Weather 010668 Horses ...... 5.99 4.50 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs 066946 Ocean 066950 World EACH BOOK ...... 12.99 9.50 ☼Let’s Explore with Stickers (PK-3) 014101 Animals 014149 Ocean ☼My Nature Activity Sticker Books (K-3) Join Amelia and Marco as they go on all kinds 014135 Dinosaurs 014158 Space Brightly colored, this series of activity books of adventures! These colorful books are filled provide children engaging species information, with mazes, sticker activities, puzzles, and more National Geographic Kids Sticker Books (K-3) colorful quality stickers, coloring activities and that teach children amazing facts about animals EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . 6.99 5.25 more. Illustrations are artsy and well done; and their environment. 45 softcover pages with 070825 Amazing Pets stickers are thicker than a typical sticker. Stickers over 250 stickers. ~ Laura 037640 Baby Animals are gently removable. My sample copy allowed EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 6.95 070826 Beach Day me to place and replace stickers multiple times, 068319 Jungle 070827 Cats including stickers ‘accidently’ placed on top of 068320 Ocean 008123 Cool Animals another, which means less frustration for little 068321 Safari 027660 Creepy Crawly ones! Beautiful illustrations and fun facts allow 008142 Cutest Animals this activity series to become one children will Ultimate Sticker Books (PK-6) 067101 Dinos read again and again, learning more each time. Each of these DK sticker books comes with 60+ 070828 Dogs Concludes with a brief quiz to test learning. 19 detailed, colorful stickers, each marked with its 067102 Fierce Animals pgs plus 2 full pages of stickers, sc. ~ Deanne name and/or a relevant fact and 5 background 070829 In My Backyard EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 6.95 pages to use with the stickers again and again. 070830 In the Jungle 024274 At Seashore EACH BOOK ...... 6.99 5.25 027677 On Ocean Animals 024333 Birds of the World 066610 Airplanes and Other Flying Machines 027762 On Safari 024455 Butterflies of the World 033383 Animals 070831 On The Farm 024468 Vegetable Garden 033385 Ballet 069000 Ponies & Horses 031340 Garden Insects and Bugs 033387 Bug 070832 Reptiles & Amphibians 031348 In the Ocean 033388 Butterflies 067104 Shark 047639 Deadly Animals 067100 Super Space Dover Science Activity Books (K-7) 032271 Diggers & Dumpers EACH SUPER STICKER BOOK 12.99 9.50 These activity books by Patricia J. Wynne not 033395 Dinosaurs 027651 Adorable Animals only give information about the featured topic, 033396 Dog 027653 Amazing Animals they provide a variety of fun activities for stu- 033397 Farm 037681 My Favorite Animals dents to complete. Each page/activity has a few 032272 Horses and Ponies 070833 Wild Adventures sentences about a certain aspect of the topic and 033400 Jungle then all kinds of activities are presented. Puzzles 033401 Kitten Natural History Museum Sticker Books (K-5) like dots-to-dots, mazes, hidden pictures, cross- 033402 N. American Birds Take learning on the go with these colorful word puzzles, and word searches are included, 047671 Ocean sticker books. Each book includes approx. 100 as are drawing and coloring activities. With some 066613 Pets photographic stickers of featured objects. Find basic information about the topics (ocean terrain 047692 Sharks the matching description, place the sticker and and sea life or various butterflies and moths) and 033411 Space then learn about that item. A fun approach to lots of fun activities, these books are perfect for 047693 Things That Go early scientific learning. – Laura your child who is interested in the topic or for 033415 Truck 028838 Fossils ...... 7.99 6.95 supplementing lessons on the subject. Answers 066614 Volcano 028849 Ocean ...... 6.99 5.95 included. 46 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel 028854 Rocks & Minerals . . 7.99 6.95 022539 Butterfly . . . . . 4.95 4.25 028856 Sensational Butterflies 6.99 5.95 031465 Seashore . . . . . 5.99 4.95

Early Bird Science (PK-3) Incredible Science Activity Books (1-6) Well respected publisher, Evan-Moor, once Looking for an inexpensive way to reinforce sci- again provides teachers and parents an excellent ence concepts with younger children while also resource for young learners. Focusing on math working with older siblings? Or maybe a fun way and language arts skills, each workbook contains to keep Science topics at the forefront of your 3 stories to read with your child with related child’s mind during the long summer (or winter!) activity pages. Begin by reading the story and breaks? Check out these game-filled activity asking simple comprehension questions outlined books. Activities vary and include matching, col- in the parent information. After the reading, age oring, Sudoku, mazes and crosswords as well as appropriate skills are reinforced including follow- a smattering of easy-to-do-at-home experiments. ing directions, story comprehension, rhyming, Worth mentioning: these are from a British pub- descriptive and comparative language, phone- lisher and do have some British spellings and all 656 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. measurements are in the metric system (added Conveniently packaged in a cardboard file box, 053255 Horses bonus-practicing math conversions!) Black & each set includes 16 file folder games cover- 036435 Human Body White graphics. Answers in the back. 96 pgs, pb. ing Earth & Space, Physical and Life Science. 027223 Insects and Spiders EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 5.95 Folders, game pieces and answer keys are coated 027224 Life in the Ocean 010735 Human Body 010866 Science (semi-glossy), brightly colored cardstock. The 027225 Life on the Farm publishers do recommend laminating the game 027227 Outer Space ☼Smithsonian Sticker Creations (1-6) and game pieces before use, but I suspect this 031869 Pets Learn about amazing creatures with these fun depends on the amount of use and number of 039398 Rainforests of the World sticker books! Dive deep with sharks, whales, children using it. Box set also includes teaching 027228 Reptiles and Amphibians and more in Under the Sea; see letbig cats and information, standards grid, KWL chart, center 027229 Wildlife of North America elephant on a safari in Wildlife; or venture back checklist, student worksheets and vocabulary 027230 Wildlife Safari to the prehistoric area in Dinosaurs! Each book cards. Wonderful textbook review or reinforce 027231 Wonders of Science comes with a 64-page softcover book encased nature and living book science studies and create in a hardcover shell. Identify animals, do puz- individual science notebooks. Reproducible for Science J-I-N-G-O Games (1-AD) zles, and create your own scene with over 175 classroom use. Aligned to current state standards. Bringing a new twist to an old family favorite, colorful stickers. In the back of each hardcover ~ Deanne J-I-N-G-O follows the same basic rules as bingo, shell, you’ll find a unique, framed sticker play EACH SET ...... 39.99 27.95 except instead of playing with numbers you play scene with 5 special 3D stickers, so you can 035683 Grades K-1 035567 Grades 2-3 with clue cards and pictures. A player chooses a make your own scene and display it proudly. 64 clue card and reads the question. If the answer pgs. ~ Laura is pictured on your player card, cover it with a EACH BOOK ...... 15.95 11.50 marker and choose a new clue card, and so on 015283 Dinosaurs until someone completes a row. J-I-N-G-O is 015290 Under The Sea a fun and educational game, which makes it a 015331 Wildlife great supplement to any curriculum. J-I-N-G-O comes with thirty player cards, clue cards, and Under the Sea Dot-to-Dots (1-6) instructions – enough supplies for two to thirty Get an up-close look at a sea animals as you players! Markers are not included with this connect the dots and color! This fun and edu- game; if you would like to purchase markers cational book has a two-page spread for each for your game please see the “Counters” section animal. It covers 30 aquatic animals including of Math. Otherwise, colored paper, pennies, or dolphins, angelfish, sea turtles, seals, great white dried beans would be a good (and inexpensive!) sharks, electric eels, and more. On the left-hand substitute. ~ Alysia page, there is general information telling about EACH GAME ...... 17.95 14.95 size, color, food preference, habitat, and other 035513 Geology J-I-N-G-O fun and unique information about the animal. On 035515 Human Body J-I-N-G-O the right-hand page, there is a black-and-white 035526 Weather J-I-N-G-O illustration with dots for you to connect to finish the picture. Then, using the coloring suggestions, Hot Dots Science Cards (2-4) you can color the picture realistically. Grab your Hot Dots are a fun interactive way to learn a lot markers or crayons and get ready for a connect- of concepts, so there should be no surprise that the-dot expedition! they have developed science sets. Each set in the 014191 ...... 5.95 4.75 Professor Noggin’s Card Games (1-AD) series includes 36 double-sided, 5”x 5.5” cards Each of these card games tests players’ knowl- that will react to any of the 3 styles of Hot Dots edge of various topics at two skill levels. Each pens – standard pen, ‘Ace’ the Dog, and ‘Kat’ Games game consists of 30 large, sturdy, beautifully-il- the Kitty (sold separately). A teacher guide is also lustrated cards, a three-numbered dice, and included for suggestions on ways to incorporate instructions. The cards portray a member of the the cards into your class time. These cards can be FlipChex Science Flip-and-Check Games (PK-2) group on one side, and two sets of trivia ques- used to introduce, reinforce, or review concepts Here’s a simple little game that can be played tions on the other. Easy questions are geared for and the Hot Dots pen will give immediate feed- independently, even for young children. Each set younger children and people with little knowl- back as to the accuracy of the child’s answer to includes one activity board and four magnetic, edge of the subject, while the hard level is for the questions on the cards. Fun and educational! self-checking games. Children place a game strip those with a little more knowledge. One player ~ Donna on the top portion of the activity board, place the rolls the dice, picks up a card, and asks another EACH SET ...... 14.99 11.75 five magnetic answer squares in correct order on player a question. If the player gets the question 050901 Animals/Plants/Ecosystems the bottom portion of the activity board, then flip right, he or she gets to keep it, but if they answer Plant structure / reproduction / processes, over the game strip to check their answers – if the it wrong, the reader tells the all players the cor- ecosystems, food chains, adaptations, life colored boxes match, the answers are correct. rect answer, and it goes back to the bottom of the cycles, classification. Learn earth/space science, life science, and phys- pile. Everyone keeps on playing until the cards 050902 Astronomy ical science concepts with this uncomplicated are all gone, and the player with the most cards Planets, movements of the moon, the Sun, child’s game. ~ Donna wins. An example of an easy question, from the Universe, observing the sky, history and EACH SET ...... 11.95 10.75 the Life in the Ocean game on the Great White technology. 030492 Earth Science Shark card might be “Are all sharks dangerous?” 050903 Earth & Weather 030494 Life Cycles whereas a harder question, from the same card Climates, weather systems, extreme weather, 029534 Living Things might be “What is my skeleton made of?” The measurement and weather, earth’s composi- 029543 My Body game concept is simple, and the topics are tion, water cycle, rocks and minerals, earth’s 029548 Physical Science familiar, making this educational trivia game a layers, earth’s phenomena. 029647 Space Science fun “diversion” from your school day that older 050904 Force/Motion/Simple Machines and younger kids can play together, on the same Moving objects, forces, simple machines, Science File Folder Games (K-3) footing. - Jess magnetism. For years, file folder games have been favored EACH GAME ...... 9.99 7.95 050906 Matter and Energy for mastering information. Back in my day, 027216 Birds of North America Properties and states of matter, types of we would spend hours narrowing information 027219 Dinosaurs energy, electricity, building blocks of matter, and brainstorming ideas to create our own. 027220 Earth Science mixtures and solutions, sound and light. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 657 Natural World Playing Cards (PK-AD) Scales & Balances Triple Beam Balance with Weights (PK-AD) These unique decks include the standard 54 This triple beam balance is accurate and lets playing cards with the basic suits and two jokers Spring Scales (3-AD) you measure greater amounts because of the each. The distinctive thing about these packs is These are quality tubular spring scales that are included weights. Constructed of plastic, light- that, while the suits are still shown in the corners, perfect to use in both force and mass measure- weight aluminum, and stainless steel, this is an the middle of each card displays a full-color ments. They are color-coded according to how economic solution for a co-op, small classroom, illustration of an animal or plant that fits into much they can measure, calibrated in Newtons or home education setting. The 3 included the featured category of deck. The name of the and grams, and the tube is made from clear plas- weights (2 larger and 1 smaller) make it possi- animal or plant is written in bold beneath the tic so students can see the action of the spring. ble to weigh greater amounts – a capacity of illustration. Pictures are never repeated, so while There is a hanger so you can weigh suspended 2610g. The adjustment knob located just below using each deck, players will learn the names objects from the scale and the top has a flat side the measurement pan makes it easy to calibrate and descriptions of 54 different animals or plants so it can be used on an inclined plane. The tube the balance to zero, and there is a button at the that can be found around the world. The backs of scales are 26cm tall and about 2.5cm in diame- end of the beams on which to hang the weights. the cards are also themed (though obviously the ter. They are available in a variety of color-coded The measurement pan is approximately 5 7/8” in same for the entire deck) with beautiful, colorful measurements. These are great for many kinds of diameter and the numbers on the beams are easy illustrations of the themed topic. Examples of the experiments and an instruction and ideas sheet is to read. A basic instruction sheet is included to cards from a few of the decks include the Desert included. ~ Rachel help you calibrate your new triple beam balance. Tarantula and the Bumblebee in the Insects deck EACH SCALE ...... 2.25 ~ Donna and the French Trotter and Rocky Mountain Pony 031037 Blue – 250g/2.5N 066859 ...... 106.00 85.95 in the Horses deck. These are great decks for all 031106 Green – 500g/5N Also see our Math - Weight/Scales section your card-playing needs. ~ Rachel 031303 Tan – 1Kg/10N for additional scales EACH DECK ...... 6.00 4.95 031283 Red – 2Kg/20N 030395 Butterflies of the World 031322 White – 3Kg/30N 034263 Cats of the World 031325 Yellow – 5Kg/50N Thermometers 002038 Horses of the World 034269 Trees of the World Triple Beam Balance (5-AD) Student Thermometer (PK-AD) 034271 Wildflowers of the World Balances and scales are familiar and valuable Looking for a simple thermometer for indoor tools in science. A balance scale works great for or outdoor use? This one is encased in a durable SCIENCE SUPPLIES / EQUIPMENT measuring the weight of an object, but when you white plastic holder that measures 2” x 6” and need to measure mass (the amount of matter) shows the temperature from -25 degrees F (-30 Lab Safety / Protective Wear accurately, a triple beam balance is imperative. C) to 120 degrees F (50 C). There’s a small hole (If you need a refresher, mass is the amount of in the top for easy hanging. Please note that Safety Goggles (PK-AD) matter in an object, and weight is the measure thermometer cannot be immersed and maximum These all-purpose safety goggles are a perfect of the force exerted on an object by gravity.). temperature is 60 C. ~ Rachel fit for kids, but have an elastic band that can The price tag on a triple beam balance is often 044808 ...... 1.35 be adjusted to fit adults. The goggles come in prohibitive, but Walter Products has made an translucent red, blue, and green. If you purchase affordable model for families. Dual-Scale Thermometer more than one, we will assort. A triple beam balance is named for its design – Set of 10. Thermometer is held in plastic card with 043831 ...... 4.17 3.75 3 beams with sliding weights that you move back scale that measures from -20F to 120F and -30C to and forth on the beams to measure the correct 50C. Not recommended for use in liquids. ☼Perforated Goggles – Small (PK-5) mass (grams) of the object on the platform. This 015327 ...... 12.99 10.50 These small goggles are a soft clear plastic and particular model has a stainless steel measuring are made to fit over regular glasses. Perforation platform of 15 cm in diameter and can measure Immersion Thermometer (3-AD) prevents fogging. The elastic headband adjusts mass (capacity) up to 610 grams (about 1 1/3 This spirit-filled thermometer on aluminum to fit different head sizes. Perfect for projects or pounds). It is of die cast construction and has backing has a range of -30°C to 100°C experiments when debris could get in eyes. 5.5” a dual magnetic damping system to slow oscil- 046444 ...... 2.95 x 2.5”. ~ Logan lation (rocking of the pointer). An adjustment 066377 (A) ...... 1.80 knob (located below the measuring platform) Digital Thermometer (7-AD) allows you to calibrate your scale to zero. This is This digital thermometer has a stainless-steel Safety Goggles Chemical Splash Resistant a handy, well-made tool to add to your science probe and can be used for your Science experi- These sturdy, yet flexible PVC safety goggles cabinet. ~ Donna ments or for cooking in your kitchen. It measures have a polycarbonate lens will help protect your 006743 (D.) ...... 112.83 91.95 both Celsius (-50° to +300°) and Fahrenheit (-58° eyes during that next messy science experiment. to +572°), operates on a 1.5V battery (included), They’re impact resistant (though not break-proof, and comes with its own protective sheath. The so don’t try anything too crazy!), and have ven- thermometer will automatically turn off after tilation on the top and sides that should keep 10 minutes of inactivity, remembers your last them from fogging up. Available in adult (which measurement, and switches between Celsius and should fit junior high and up) and junior sizes A. Fahrenheit. Easy to operate – the instructions are (which are pretty small, best for elementary stu- on the back of the packaging card. ~ Donna dents. Elastic is adjustable for a tighter fit. 029043 (B) ...... 12.00 10.25 053864 Adult (7-AD) . . . . 2.10 053865 Junior (PK-6) . . . . 2.95 B. Red-Filled Thermometer Partial Immersion (9-AD) Glass thermometer contains a non-toxic, red Junior Lab Coat (PK-AD) fluid. This partial immersion thermometer is Polyester and cotton blend with a three front perfect for home and school science labs. While pockets and a button closure. C. non-toxic red-filled thermometers are not consid- EACH COAT ...... 23.95 19.50 ered as accurate as mercury-filled thermometers, 063941 3/4 Length - size 4/6 they are effective for most laboratory applica- 063942 3/4 Length - size 6/8 tions. Includes plastic storage case with detach- 063943 3/4 Length - size 8/10 able lid. ~ Deanne 063940 3/4 Length - size 12/14 057731 (C) ...... 1.66 1.50 063944 Lab Coat 3/4 Length - Adult Large 063945 Lab Coat 3/4 Length - Adult Small D. 658 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Test Tubes & Racks ☼Test Tube Rack w/ Drying Pins – 6 Hole/6 Pin and a removable bumper guard. Measurement (25mm) (3-AD) marks are done in 1.0 ml increments. The Giant Plastic Test Tubes with Caps (3-AD) This test tube rack holds a bit bigger test tube. bumper guard will protect your cylinder if it falls These cool tubes are actually used in the bot- It has 6 – 25mm holes and 6 – 12mm drying over, to help prevent breaking. tling industry to make 2-liter bottles. However, pins. The holes will accommodate test tubes 056671 50ml ...... 3.75 before hot, high-pressure air blows them up like smaller than 25mm. Made of plastic, the rack is 056670 100ml ...... 3.85 a balloon, these thick plastic tubes are reusable, an affordable option for holding and drying your 050136 ☼250ml ...... 7.31 6.95 washable, almost indestructible, and perfect test tubes. 050139 ☼500ml ...... 7.90 7.75 for a variety of science experiments. The clear, 070494 (A) ...... 3.50 thick plastic tubes are about 5.5” tall and 1” in Beaker Set (set of 7) (PK-AD) diameter and come with screw-on caps to keep Beakers, Graduated Cylinders & Pitchers Ready to do some science? With these gradu- contents secure. ~ Rachel ated metric beakers, featuring sturdy plastic con- 045972 Single Tube . . . . 1.33 1.25 Liquid Measure Kit (K-AD) struction and pouring lips, you’ll be ready for any 24-piece set includes: 5 plastic bottles with experiment. The set of 7 includes 50, 100, 200, ☼Test Tube, 20mm x 150 mm screw-on lids (1 gal/4000 ml, 2 quart/2000 ml, 1 250, 300, 500, and 1000 ml beakers. The test tube is made of borosilicate glass with quart/1000 ml, 1 pint/500 ml and 1 cup /250 ml), 032123 ...... 16.99 9.95 a rounded bottom, flared top lip, and has an three plastic liquid measuring cups (32 oz, 16 oz outside diameter of 20mm, measuring 20 mm x and 8 oz), five dry measuring cups (1 cup/236 Beaker Set of 5 (7-AD) 150 mm. This tube will work with racks #013700 ml, 1/2 cup/118 ml, 1/3 cup/79 ml, 1/4 cup/59 Set of five heat-resistant borosilicate glass bea- and #070494. ml and 1/8 cup/29.5 ml) and a set of six measur- kers in the following sizes: 50, 100, 250, 600 & 013702 ...... 0.95 ing spoons (1 Tbs/15 ml, 1½ Tbs/7.5 ml, 1 tsp/5 1000ml. The 1000ml beaker is marked in 100ml ml, ½ tsp/2.5 ml, ¼ tsp/1.25 ml, and 1/8 tsp, 1.25 increments; 600ml beaker is in 50ml increments; Test Tubes With Stoppers (Set of 3) (3-AD) ml). All containers have both English and metric the 250ml beaker is in 25ml increments; the Set of three glass test tubes with three solid measurements. 100ml is in 10ml increments; and the 50ml bea- rubber stoppers (size 00) and a test tube brush. 062243 (B) ...... 23.50 20.95 ker is in 10ml increments. 049803 ...... 5.12 4.99 061378 ...... 16.20 13.75

☼Test Tube (15mm x 125mm) A. Griffin Beakers - Glass (7-AD) 066381 ...... 0.55 These low-form, borosilicate glass beakers are nice and heavy. The 250ml is marked in 25 ml ☼Test Tube (16mm x 150mm) (9-AD) increments. The 50ml and 100ml beakers are These test tubes are sold individually, have a 16 marked in 10 ml increments. mm outside diameter, and are made of borosili- 056675 50ml (C) . . . . . 1.95 cate glass. Note: these test tubes will NOT fit in 056673 100ml ...... 1.95 the 16 mm test tube rack, #067539. 056674 250ml ...... 2.60 056677 ...... 0.50 Glassware Essentials (2-AD) ☼Test Tube, 18mm x 150mm C. 10-piece starter set includes: 50-ml glass grad- This test tube is made of borosilicate glass with B. uated cylinder, glass Erlenmeyer flask, two glass a rounded bottom, flared top lip, and has an test tubes with stoppers, 100-ml glass beaker, test 18mm outside diameter, measuring 1 mm x 150 Liquid Measuring Pitchers—Set of 3 tube brush, test tube tongs, beaker tongs, wire mm. This tube will work with racks #013700 This set of three clear polypropylene plastic gauze, small thermometer, and exploration guide and #070494. pitchers will come in handy for science exper- with several experiments. 013701 ...... 0.55 iments. Each pitcher has measurement lines 049711 Set ...... 39.90 33.95 (ounces and liters) marked in red. Pitcher sizes Test Tube Brush (7-AD) are: 32 oz/1L, 16 oz/500 ml, and 8 oz/250 ml. Dissection Supplies This brush is approximately 7.5 inches (200 The pitchers have handles and stack inside each mm) in length with off-white, natural bristles and other for easy storage. ~ Lisa Dissection Kit (9-AD) a galvanized steel handle. 048127 ...... 7.95 This general biology dissection kit contains your 056678 ...... 0.75 most commonly dissected specimens, and can Graduated Cylinders, set of 7 be used with just about any biology program. ☼Plastic Test Tube Rack, 4 holes x 20 mm & 8 A sturdy set of clear, plastic graduated cylinders The kit contains four preserved specimens (frog, holes x 18 mm (3-AD) calibrated in milliliters. The smallest cylinder, perch, earthworm and crayfish), a 15-piece dis- Made of plastic, this rack will hold up to 12 denoted by 10: 0.5 ml, holds up to 10 ml with section tool set, a 10-pack of T-pins, a frog dis- test tubes of varying size. 4 holes are 20 mm and hatch marks every .5 ml. The remaining cylin- section guide, and an 11” x 7” x 1 ½” aluminum will hold test tubes that are smaller than 20 mm ders are 25: 1 ml, 50: 1 ml, 100: 2 ml, 250: 5 dissection pan. outside diameter, and 8 holes are 18 mm and ml, 500: 10 ml, and 1000: 10 ml. - Anh 048253 ...... 83.44 67.50 will hold test tubes smaller than 18 mm outside 028134 ...... 31.99 18.95 diameter. There are also 12 pins for drying test Economy Dissection Student Kit (5-8) tubes. Item numbers for our test tubes that will Graduated Cylinders - Plastic (9-AD) If you’re looking for a good starter set for dis- work with this rack are #049803, #013702, If you need graduated cylinders but are doing section, this may be the one. This set includes #032788, #066381, and # 056677. science on a budget, these sturdy molded poly- a 10” x 6” sturdy, plastic tray; a fitted, reusable 013700 ...... 4.50 propylene cylinders are perfect. Available in two pad; scissors; a probe; forceps; and a teacher sizes - the cylinder and base are one molded guide. A cover that fits over the tray will help you ☼Test Tube Rack with Drying Pins 6 Hole/6 Pin piece, with hexagon shaped base and raised keep your set together. This size of tray and pad Rack (16 mm holes) (3-AD) graduated measurements (1.0 ml increments) – is the perfect size for smaller specimens such as This test tube rack is made of plastic and offers sturdy and unbreakable! ~ Donna an earthworm, frog, clam, or grasshopper. You’ll 6 holes (16 mm) for holding test tubes upright 056668 Single Scale (50ml) . . 1.70 notice this kit doesn’t include a scalpel, as it is and 6 drying pins (12 mm) for placing test tubes 056669 Single Scale (100ml) . 2.40 assumed you have access to one. Instruments upside down after washing. Please note that this are sharp, and students should use caution in rack will hold test tubes smaller than 16 mm. It Graduated Cylinders - Glass (9-AD) working with them. Won’t it be fun working with will NOT fit 16 mm test tubes. Each of these graduated cylinders are made of your student when they dissect for the first time? 067539 ...... 3.50 borosilicate glass and have a removable hex base 012729 ...... 21.99 17.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 659 Econopan w/ Disecto Flex-Pad & Cover (9-10) Magnifiers / Viewers Pocket / Handheld Microscopes Let the dissections begin! Whether you are an adventurous homeschooler and want to create Jumbo Magnifier with Handle (PK-4) MicroMini 20X LED Pocket Microscopes (1-AD) your own labs, need an additional dissection Little ones like to do science just like their These are truly small enough to keep in your pan for other children or are looking to replace older siblings. This larger-than-average magnifier pocket, purse, or backpack. Take them wherev- one that has been lost, this inexpensive dissec- (bright, assorted colors) is just the right size for er you go and never miss another microscopic tion pan will meet all of your needs and more! your younger learners. It measures 8” in length miracle. When I taught science, we would take Constructed of quality polyethylene, the interior with a lens that is 4.5” in diameter and 4.5x our handheld microscopes outside to explore, of the pan measures approximately 10” x 6 ¼” magnification. Sturdy construction allows little but they were about 6 inches long – not really (outer dimensions approx. 10 ½” x 6 ½”) making hands to hold on to the thicker handle or it can pocket-size. These little scopes are about 1 1/2” it perfect for frog, fish, earthworm or owl pellet be used in a hands-free fashion with the built-in x 1 3/4”, with a built in UV light, and key chain. dissections. Adding to the value of the dissec- stand. Your little ones can take an up close look Batteries are included (uses 3 G12 batteries), so tion pan is the included flex pad and cover. at the world around them. ~ Donna you can start your exploration immediately. View The smooth surface, flex pad, is removable and 002656 ...... 5.83 4.95 things like the weave of fabric, the veins of a leaf, washable, making this reusable and practical for even your fingerprints with this 20X microscope. years of home (or school) lab science. The clear Round Magnifiers (PK-AD) ~ Donna plastic cover snaps firmly into place to prevent These magnifiers are a must have for any EACH MICROSCOPE . . . .13.00 8.95 moisture loss, allowing you to store specimens household; great for science or general use. High 036779 Blue (C.) 036809 Orange between lab time. Cover height is approx. 3”. quality glass lenses (in several sizes)are framed in 036785 Green Worth mentioning, the Econopan is designed to either chrome or plastic; simply choose the one be used with the included Disecto Flex-Pad only that best suits your family. The chrome-rimmed and not wax, as is commonly used in aluminum magnifiers have a heavy, black plastic handle dissection pans. ~ Deanne with shiny chrome framing the lens. Plastic mag- B. 058577 ...... 10.95 nifiers are made of heavy, black plastic which frames the lens and extends into the handle. A. Teasing Needles (9-AD) Handles are smooth and easy to grasp, ranging These needles have long white handles that in length from 3 to 4 inches. Use them to view measure 10cm in length and are available with tiny features, take them on a hike to see hidden straight and bent needles. creation, or just to enlarge tiny print which can EACH NEEDLE ...... 0.35 be difficult to read. - Donna 008272 Straight with Plastic Handle 005717 1.5X, 3” plastic (B.) . 1.95 008249 Bent Tip with Plastic Handle 005727 2X, 4” chrome rim . . 3.50 005729 2X, 3” plastic . . . . 1.85 Petri Dishes / Culture Supplies 005732 3X, 2” chrome rim . . 2.30 005747 3X, 2” plastic . . . . 1.55 Petri Dishes w/ Agar (3-AD) C. D. If you’re not up for making your own set of National Geographic LED Magnifying Glass Petri dishes and agar using little paper cups and a (2.5-5X) (PK-AD) X-Scope (1-AD) gelatin nutrient base for your microbiology exper- This handy magnifying glass has a 3.5” lens If you crossed a common, ordinary pocket micro- iments, this is an easier route - professional-look- and an adjustable base for tabletop use when you scope with a Swiss Army knife, you just might end ing too! Set includes 3 sterile plastic Petri dishes need an extra hand. Switch on the LEDs to aide up with the X-Scope. Truly the “Cadillac” of mag- and one bag of nutrient agar with instructions for you in viewing objects at 2.5-5 times magnifica- nification tools, this handy little pocket-size 30x preparation. Now you can do that experiment tion! Includes 2 AA batteries. ~ Laura microscope also includes an 8X pull-out telescope, where you “sample” surfaces like your kitchen 066496 (A.) ...... 7.99 7.75 a 9X magnifying hand lens, a clock, a whistle, a counters and or your hands, streak the Petri dish, compass and a flashlight! Ok, if you aren’t bedaz- and wait to see what grows! - Jess Hand Held Magnifier (3-AD) zled with all those extra features, you will definitely 029723 ...... 8.99 7.95 Great for science labs or general use around be impressed with the quality of magnification and your home or office, this is a durable tool. The the bright, sharp viewing provided by the LED Biological Culture Kit & Additional Supplies 100mm model measures 4” across and has a bulb. Just flip the light switch, place the object Grow your own biological cultures with this durable plastic frame and 4.5” handle. The you want to observe underneath, and look through complete kit which includes 5 pre-sterilized plas- majority of the lens has a 2x magnification while the lens on the top. Compared to other pocket tic Petri dishes, agar powder, inoculating needle, a small bubble near the bottom of the lens has a microscopes in our office, this one allowed us to and complete instructions. Each Petri dish comes 4X magnification. ~ Rachel see all those Asian beetles in our office in much with a lid, and the vial of agar is enough to make 046462 ...... 3.99 more detail! – Jess at least one cup of growing media (enough for 044921 (D.) ...... 18.00 11.95 10-20 dishes). Directions for mixing the media Bazic Magnifiers (PK-AD) and starting your culture are included. A few Perfectly functional with no bells and whistles, Carson MicroBrite Pocket Microscope (1-AD) ideas for science projects are also included on these bare-bones magnifiers are perfect for the This sturdy little LED-lighted pocket microscope the instruction sheet such as trying disinfectants, home, school, and office. Each features a shatter- is the perfect companion for the great outdoors adding nutrients, and the effects of light and tem- proof and scratch-resistant lens, extending their or indoors! The 4” green microscope fits into a perature on the growth of some bacteria or mold. usefulness without added cost. sturdy base, but can be used without. Use the If you use all of the materials in the kit, you can 042744 Round Bifocal 3” 2X with 4X zoom to view small objects at 20X-40X which purchase replacements for a reasonable price and Bifocal Inset . . . . 1.99 1.75 show up nice and bright with the LED lighting. begin a whole new set of experiments. ~ Donna 042747 Round Lighted 2.5” 3X 2.99 2.25 Even 3-D objects look nice and sharp under the 046300 Culture Kit . . . . 11.55 042760 Round 3” 2X . . . . 1.95 viewer! One of my favorite features is the button 046301 Petri dish (100 mm x 15 mm) 0.75 Comes in a variety of colors, including black, that controls the lighting – you have to hold it in 046302 Petri dishes (100 mm x 15 mm) blue, green, orange, pink, and purple. We to turn on the light, ensuring that the light bulb (5 pack) . . . . . 3.50 cannot take specific requests, but if you order isn’t left on for hours and hours. Two plastic 068115 Petri Dishes (110 mm x 15 mm) more than one, we will assort. specimen slides and cover slips are included to 20 pack ...... 10.50 042768 Round 4” 2X . . . . 1.95 begin your pond water investigations, and these 068114 Petri Dishes (65 mm x 15 mm) 042769 Round Set 3.5” 2X & 2.5” 3X slide right into the microscope base. Uses three 10 pack ...... 5.25 (2 Pack) ...... 2.99 2.25 LR44 button cell batteries, included. ~ Jess 046303 Agar ...... 6.50 039102 ...... 17.00 10.95 660 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Hand-Held Illuminated Microscope Pen (2-AD) are better. The microscope comes with a dust Kids First Biology Lab (3-8) This pocket-sized microscope lets you turn any cover and instruction sheets to get you started. Through this introductory microscope kit chil- moment into a science lesson. Its lightweight and Use this microscope to look at leaves, insects, dren will be introduced to the fascinating world portable design makes it easy to take on field trips, grass, and anything else your little scientists that is unseen by the natural eye. Accompanying nature walks or your own backyard. You can would like to examine. ~ Donna this set is a 32-pg. instruction manual provid- press it directly on the object for added stability. 066380 ...... 83.99 65.95 ing step-by-step instructions, tips, background It features a built-in LED light for a crystal-clear information and explanations for a wide array image, and it’s easy to focus and zoom. 24X-53X National Geographic Zoom Microscope with of experiments. Activities include viewing onion magnification. Measures 5” long and runs on G3 Smartphone Adapter (40-640x) (PK-AD) cells and chloroplasts, cells in the cross-section, button cell batteries (included). This is a good starter scope for your younger dust mites, microbes in the water system, and 001432 ...... 14.00 9.50 learners. Use it as a microscope or with your many others designed to give children an over- smart phone for greater magnification and easier view of the possibilities in the world of micro- GeoSafari Handy Microscope (3-AD) viewing. This plastic scope is equipped with a scopic science. Kit includes 3 prepared slides, This handy little microscope can go anywhere! zoom eyepiece, focus knob, stage with metal 4 blank slides, cover slips, tweezers, needle, It has a built-in clip to hook on your backpack stage clips, 3 objectives (4X, 10X, 40X), LED section slicing tool, a vial and a microscope. or belt loop, focus knob, 40X magnification, illumination, and on/off switch. Also included in The microscope ocular lens is adjustable 12X LED light, and collection vial that fits neatly into this set is the microscope, smart phone adaptor, to 18X magnification power, which when com- the back of the microscope. View bugs, leaves, 1 plastic prepared slide and 2 blank plastic slides bined with the included 3 objective lens will plants and more! Uses 2 AAA batteries—not and covers, 3 specimen vials, plastic graduated provide a total magnification power of 96X to included. ~ Donna cylinder, pipette, tweezers, plastic magnifying 750X. It also has a battery powered light and a 067034 ...... 9.99 7.95 glass, round tissue cutter, hatchery for brine mirror. Microscope requires 2 AA batteries (not shrimp eggs, yeast, brine shrimp eggs, and 2 AA included). You’ll also need to supply some items ☼PocketMicro 20x-60x LED Pocket Microscope batteries. The instruction booklet lists the parts of for viewing like a wine cork, sand or gravel, an (3-AD) the microscope and how to use it and instructions onion, elodea waterweed, a pine needle, raw Perfect introductory hand-held microscope to for 6 experiments. You can view slides through meat and other household items. ~ Deanne view stamps, coins and dollar bills, leaves, and the comfortable eyepiece or switch to the smart 009004 ...... 39.95 35.90 nearly anything else you want to view up close. phone adaptor pad. This oval pad is covered with Includes LED light and 20-60X zoom. Works best suction cups to hold your smart phone firmly in Microscope and Activity Journal (3-8) if placed flat against item viewed. Measures 3 ¾” place over the eyepiece to view objects on your Part of the Nancy B’s Science Club series, this x 2”. Requires 1 AA battery - not included. Slip smart phone screen. ~ Donna set pairs a junior microscope with an activity into your pocket and set off on the next great 066497 ...... 34.99 34.75 journal for guided observations. The beginner adventure! From Carson Optical. ~ Deanne microscope features 30x-400x magnification, 003901 (A.) ...... 17.00 11.50 Magic School Bus Microscope Lab (K-5) LED lighting, a coarse focus knob and a rubber Travel with Ms. Frizzle and her class through eyepiece cup. There are actually two lights – one MicroBrite Plus 60x-120x LED Lighted Pocket the land of microscopy with this lab kit. This kit on the bottom and one on top, so you can use Microscope (9-AD) includes the things that young researchers need it as a light microscope (for slides) and a dis- Easy viewing in the palm of your hand, this to explore the world of tiny things – microscope, secting microscope (for 3-D objects). Although little microscope can go with you anywhere. blank slides, cover slips, tweezers, collecting all plastic, the microscope has a sturdy design Operating on 1 AA battery (not included), the vial, 20 colorful experiment and instruction and is battery-powered, so you can take it out- LED is bright and the magnification is clear. Use cards, prepared slides of fungi and algae, and a doors without worry. While you can’t compare this microscope to view slides or any other little data notebook for recording your own scientific this one to an actual compound microscope on thing that might be of interest. With just a turn of observations all packaged in a cool Magic School optics, it seems to work pretty well for an inex- the focus ring and a flip of the zoom dial, bring Bus-shaped box. The microscope operates on 2 pensive scope, especially in the low magnifica- things in for a closer look. This little microscope AA batteries (not included) and is made of plas- tion range. Several tools are also included: four from Carson Optics measures only about 3.5 x tic with 100X, 300X and 600X magnification. prepared slides, seven blank slides, seven cover 2.25” x 1” - don’t let the size fool you – good Although that sounds powerful, this is still a toy slips, a Petri dish, specimen vial, spatula, twee- things come in small packages. ~ Donna and doesn’t give the quality and clarity of higher zers, scalpel, stirring rod, test tube and pipette. 005955 ...... 17.00 11.50 priced microscopes. I spent some time looking at The 22-page activity journal acquaints students the prepared slides and had some difficulty with with how to use the microscope and provides Microscopes the viewing on 600X but got a pretty good view ideas for projects and activities that they can See Life Science & Biology - Microscopy with the 100X and 300x settings. A good starter complete while also giving them spaces to record section for instructional books with projects set. - Donna observations. Activities include examining cheek on using microscopes. 029587 ...... 39.99 32.50 cells, the marks made by various writing utensils, ground spices and more. Please note microscope GeoSafari Jr. Talking Microscope (PK-1) My First Lab WOW Scope (2-AD) is only battery-powered and requires 3 AA batter- 067688 (B.) ...... 44.99 33.95 Finally, an affordable binocular, stereo micro- ies, not included. scope for the younger crowd. The “World of CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Student Prism Microscope (PK-6) Wonder” Scope has real glass optics, inter- 017300 (C.) ...... 44.99 33.95 This microscope’s sturdy design makes it perfect changeable eyepieces (10X and 25X), total mag- for beginners and younger scientists. Needing nification of 20X and 50X, and top and bottom no batteries, but using more natural lightning LED illumination. The scope is battery operated means, it is perfect for indoor and outdoor use. (2AA batteries, not included), measures 10 ¼” The base and arm are made of cast alloy with a height, and portable enough to carry wherever baked enamel finish; the 10X wide field eyepiece you want to explore. The binocular eyepieces combines with the 4X objective for 40X magni- allow young scientists to keep both eyes open, fication. Spring loaded clips hold specimens in which makes for easier and more comfortable place on the stage, with a sliding barrel focus focus and viewing. Top and bottom illumination adjustment (no knobs), an arm that tilts 45° to allow you to view prepared slides and even 90° for more comfortable viewing, and a mount- solid objects. Two prepared slides (with five C. ed plastic prism collects light for viewing. The specimens) and an experiment guide are also A. brighter the light, the better the view. So, if you included. This is a good beginner scope with a use this microscope indoors have the room lit as lot of options! bright as possible. If using outdoors, sunny days 000977 ...... 79.20 62.95 B. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 661 My First Lab Duo-Scope (3-AD) manual designed to teach compound and stereo kit, but an included instruction sheet explains What a great starter scope! Many of the features microscope use, ideas for observation (with access to the user guide on Carson Optical’s you’ll find on a more expensive scope are now sample images) and user guide for the Handheld website or you may have it sent to you. available for the young scientist. This battery Magnifier (Mini-Inspector), including black light The 3 ½” long microscope can be held in your operated (3 AA batteries are not included) micro- experiments. Finally, a microscope designed to hand for viewing, or pop it into the holder that is scope has: grow with your children from middle school mounted at the end of a flexible neck. A heavy ¾¾ rotatable nosepiece with 4X, 10X, and 40X through the high school labs. ~Deanne duty suction cup with a clip to ensure stability objectives 013247 ...... 128.16 99.95 allows you to attach the flexible neck and scope ¾¾ 10X widefield eyepiece on an inclined to the mat or to any smooth surface. I was pleas- head TK2 Scope - Microscope & Biology Kit (7-AD) antly surprised at how firm the suction holds. The ¾¾ 6 hole disc diaphragm Microscope activity books are great if you magnification can be adjusted from 75X to 300X. ¾¾ real optical glass lenses already have everything you need to start making With the scope mounted, I could simply adjust ¾¾ 3 ½” x 3 ½” stage with spring mounted your own slides, but what if you don’t? That’s the focus with just one hand – so easy to do. stage clips why I like this kit. The experiment manual is You can also adjust the brightness (lighting) on ¾¾ coarse focus knob solid enough to stand on its own and the kit the scope. You can click photos with just a touch includes everything you need to begin using on the top of the scope and capture videos of live ¾¾ dual LED lights the microscope, exploring prepared slides, and specimens. The view is clear and crisp enough to ¾¾ powder-coated metal construction with preparing and making your own slides. The reveal a microscopic world. A 5 ½” x 8 ¼” mat is sturdy plastic base full-color 48-page manual begins by explaining included, which has centimeters marked down View slides using the light below and solid microscope use and care, as well as how to one edge, inches on the other edge and a grid in objects with the upper light. You won’t find safely make thin slices from specimens using a the viewing area. This feature allows you to have this feature on any of our other microscopes. scalpel or razor blade. Then young scientists a record of specimen size when photographing. See slides up to a 400X magnification and solid are ready to start observing! The following sec- This is a quality starter scope! You can use it with objects up to 100X magnification. Look closely tions focus on viewing cells of different types, the whole family or with a group, since you can and you’ll be able to see Abraham Lincoln sitting including cheek cells, onion skin, onion cells see the picture on the computer screen – so no in his memorial on the back of the penny! affected by salt, egeria/elodea, various fruits and squinting through the eyehole for a better view. This microscope comes with a nice accessory vegetables, starch from foodstuffs, hydra, pollen ~ Donna set which includes: 5 blank slides, 4 prepared grains, salt and sugar crystals, insect wings, 019392 ...... 79.00 49.95 slides, 1 concave slide, slide labels, 10 cover insect specimens, mushrooms, root hairs, water- glasses, pipette, forceps, lens paper, small plastic melon water ducts, blades of grass, leaves, hair, ☼SmartScope (Science X) (3-8) test tube, small plastic Petri dish, straight teasing nettle hairs, and feathers. Each section provides This scope combines the convenience of using needle, and red and blue dye. A 10-page user’s informational text about the subject viewed, a smart phone with the fun of building a model. manual explains how to prepare slides, operate detailed instructions on how to make and mount First you build the scope with the materials the microscope, and offers suggestions for obser- the specimen, tips on specimen-making tech- included in the kit (screwdriver included), then vation. niques, and photos of photographed specimens switch on the light, open the camera app on The LED lights burn longer and cooler than under the microscope. Since the student will your smart phone and place it on top of the incandescent lighting, so no chance of little probably not be very proficient at preparing their viewer, place your object on the plastic slide fingers getting hot. An automatic stage stop is own slides, several prepared slides are included (1.5” x 2”), place the slide in the box-shaped helpful in keeping the objectives from touching as examples, and the more difficult-to-make SmartScope viewer, and use the dials to bring the slides; however, it doesn’t work well with the specimens are saved for later in the book. The the object into focus to view the object on the 40X objective. This objective is longer and the photos of example specimens are also helpful for screen on your phone! This makes objects easier stage doesn’t stop soon enough before putting beginners. Unlike many microscope kits, this one to view than looking through the tiny opening pressure on the slide. You’ll also notice that there actually has a fairly decent microscope. It is con- of a microscope or hand-held viewer. Study is no ‘fine focus’ knob. I thought that would be structed of metal and plastic microscope and has drops of water, insects, and anything else that a problem getting things in focus, but really had pretty good focusing ability. Features include: will fit on the slide. The included poster (22.5” very little difficulty. I looked at several slides and a monocular 10X eyepiece, 4X, 10X and 40X x 33”) highlights some interesting suggestions objects on all of the settings of this microscope. glass objective lenses (for 40X, 100X and 400X for things to view both indoors and out, and the I’m really impressed with the features offered for total magnification). The microscope includes guide offers more information for each of those such a low price. ~ Donna two bright LED lights, one above and one below specimens – these are some easily accessible 042050 ...... 111.10 87.95 the stage. This kit would be a great choice for a objects that will start your child with the world microscope study or for the interested student, of microscopy..~ Donna My First Lab Mega Duo Scope (4-AD) especially if you are not planning on investing in 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs From the same company as #042050, we are a good-quality microscope in the future. Includes 066278 ...... 44.99 34.95 excited to offer this upgrade option. Combines the manual, microscope, blank slides, prepared all of the great features of My First Lab Duo Scope slides, coverslips, tweezers, a dissection needle, National Optic Microscopes (PK-AD) with expanded lab accessories to add more depth scalpel, pipette, Petri dish with lid, stain, lens This line of microscopes offers variety and to your studies. This set also includes: a cloth dust paper, blank labels for slides, and a dust cover. quality. They even offer some higher-end micro- cover, real bug specimens (2) encased in acrylic Microscope requires 3 AA batteries (not includ- scopes with special features. The metal construc- for safe viewing, a 20X Handheld Magnifier with ed). - Jess tion lends to durability, LED illumination burns LED and Black Light and my personal favor- 043174 ...... 134.95 121.40 cooler and longer, and the company offers a ite “extra” –the Analyze This! Book. Although lifetime limited warranty. Each comes with a dust designed to accompany the Biology Slide Set eFlex LED Lighted Digital Microscope (PK-AD) cover and information sheet. from My First Lab, you will find this an excel- One of the best things I get to do around here, is 019062 Elementary LED . . . 154.00 lent resource to any prepared Biology Slide Set play with all of the microscopes and science gad- This is a nice starter microscope for younger (including many of the Apologia biology slides). gets that come in. The eFlex LED Lighted Digital students and offers a 10X widefield eye- What I love about this book is the full color pho- microscope is no exception, and is the quality I piece, 45° inclined viewing w/ 360° rotation, tos of authentic, labeled microscope slides. No would expect from Carson Optical. 40X/100X/400X magnification, objectives of longer will you or your children have to worry This easy-to-use digital microscope hooks right achromatic optical glass, 6-hole disc dia- about the accuracy of what your eyes see. Using up to the USB port (2.0 or 3.0) on your comput- phragm, fixed abbe condenser, spring loaded the slides of your choice, view then draw and er; and works with Windows XP SP2+, Vista, stage clips, separate fine and coarse focus identify the specimens in your lab notebook and 7, 8, 8.1, 10 and Mac OS X 10.4.9 – 10.11. knobs, adjustable stage stop, slip-clutch, and compare them to the images in this book. No However, this product will not work with tablets rechargeable battery. This model includes more second-guesses! Also includes a 16 pg. user of any kind. The user guide isn’t included in the only a 5 year limited warranty. 6 pounds. 662 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Model #131 – LED Illumination (3-12) increase the magnification up to 2000X!! Biological Table-Top Microscopes (PK-AD) This model features: You can snap photos or record videos of Always on the look-  10X widefield eyepiece with a revolv- your images and save them on an SD card (not out for good, quality ing point included). Switch from the view of your live microscopes, we have  45° inclined viewing w/ 360° rotation image to those saved on your SD card by using found another option.  40X/100X/400X magnification the ‘escape’ button. Attach the USB cable to Carson Optical has  DIN standard achromatic/parfocal/par- transfer the data to your computer for editing provided an affordable centric objectives and printing. line of durable, well-  fixed .65 NA condenser Overall, I had a lot of fun playing with this built microscopes for  5-hole disc diaphragm microscope. I am totally amazed at the quality of use at the elementary  spring loaded stage clips the view and the ease of operation. The key is to and high school levels.  adjustable stage stop read (completely) the user/instruction guide with- Both have a sleek gun-  separate fine and coarse focus knobs out skipping things. I read through several times metal gray finish on a This model is most similar to the one found before I realized all the capabilities of this scope. cast metal construction, 10X widefield eyepiece, in the Apologia Biology lab materials with The National Geographic LCD Microscope could 360° rotatable eyepiece, instruction manual, and only one exception – this model, 131-CLED, be used at the elementary level and up through LED illumination with dimmer switches. One has LED illumination, while the model found high school. The magnification and clarity are feature not included on this series is the built-in in the kit #008777 is incandescent or tung- the quality you would need for high school labs. pointer. Some folks will appreciate this because sten illumination. 6.8 pounds. My how technology has improved! ~ Donna they feel it gets in the way of their viewing, oth- 019029 Corded LED (A/C power) (A.) 265.00 066495 (B.) ...... 199.99 ers will miss it because they feel it pinpoints the specimen being viewed. National Geographic LCD Microscope (3-AD) The 40X-400X microscope (great for elementary Microscopes reveal a whole world of sci- students) has two sources of LED lighting, top ence not seen by the naked eye. The National and bottom. The bottom light allows you to view Geographic LCD Microscope offers easier view- slides and other transparent objects, and the top ing with a 2 ¼”x 2 7/8” screen rather than an light allows you to view solid or opaque objects eyepiece – better for group viewing, young- – you can see Lincoln on the back of a penny, er children, and those with vision problems. A. sitting inside the Lincoln Memorial! Students can Included with the microscope is a dust cover, 5 view objects on a 90mm² at 40, 100, and 400 prepared slides and 10 blank slides (glass) with magnifications. Other features include spring covers, Mikrotom tissue chopper, USB cable, mounted stage clips, a .65 fixed condenser, B. C. power supply plug, scissors, pipette, tweezers, and a 6-hole disc diaphragm that offers 5 filter teasing needles, shrimp breeding container, sea Microscope Models 3000F/3000F-100 (9-AD) colors and one clear hole for varied viewing. salt, brine shrimp eggs, yeast, and gum media. Two better-quality microscopes for high school. There is no fine focus knob (coarse focus only), All of this comes neatly organized in a nylon car- Both have the following features: the knob turns a bit stiffly, and it doesn’t have a rying case with handle and shoulder strap. The ¾¾ 10X wide-field eyepiece with pointer, slip clutch. This model can be operated by an included instruction manual explains every part mounted at a 45° angle AC 110V-240V adaptor or by 2 AA batteries; the of the microscope and how to use it, along with ¾¾ monocular head with 360° rotation lights do burn brighter when the microscope is instructions for 3 activities – including growing ¾¾ 4X, 10X, 40X (retractable) objectives which plugged in. brine shrimp. The mechanical stage allows for are DIN achromatic, parcentered, parfocal The 100X-1000X is a bit different from our other easy focusing and the specimens can be viewed and color-coded microscopes at this level. It offers only 3 levels from 40X to 1600X with clarity. SD card required ¾¾ coaxial coarse and fine focusing of magnification – 100X, 400X, and 1000X (for for photos, but not included. ¾¾ positive stage stops to prevent damage to oil immersion). Most microscopes at this level th When my daughter was in 4 grade, we bought optics or specimens offer a 40X magnification, but this company has her a Tasco Big Screen Microscope. She used ¾¾ tension adjustment to eliminate stage drift chosen to leave off the lower magnification. This that microscope for her first science fair and Model 3000F features stage with 0.65 N.A. model offers a 115 mm x 125 mm mechanical raised brine shrimp – this product brought back condenser with 5 hole disc diaphragm. Model stage, movable 1.25 Abbe condenser, iris dia- memories, but with big improvements. The 3000F-100 adds a fourth objective (a 100X phragm, filter holder, and separate coarse and instruction guide lists all parts of the microscope retractable oil immersion lens which yields a fine focus adjustments with slip clutch. The set and items included in a numbered diagram and 1000X magnification) and a mechanical stage includes a dust cover, extra fuse, blue filter disc, list – be sure to read through this to get familiar with 1.25 abbe condenser iris diaphragm. The and operates on AC only. Note that the immer- with the terms. Numbered steps with explana- mechanical stage allows horizontal movement of sion oil is not included but can be purchased tions help you get started and include number the specimen in both X and Y directions in 0.1 separately, #043994. Carson Optical has been in references for the diagram. This microscope has mm graduations and features spring loading for the business of quality optics for over 20 years, three light (LED) settings: bottom lighting to view exact positioning of the specimen. and their expansion into affordable educational slides and other transparent objects, top lighting Fluorescent light sources have been phased out microscopes is a good one. ~ Donna to view opaque or solid objects that only works and now all 3000F models feature LED bulbs. 026029 40X-400X . . . . 125.00 84.95 with the 4X objective, and top and bottom light- Models ending in LED are corded models and 026006 100x-1000x . . . 310.00 197.95 ing at the same time for semi-transparent objects. those ending in RC are cordless rechargeable Set-up is easy. Magnification is greater and and include an AC adapter. Replacement bulbs Blank Slides & Slide-Making Supplies clearer. There are 3 objectives (4X, 10X, 40X) are available for LED models and previous mod- and the LCD magnification factor is 12.5X. In els; please note that if you purchased your LED Microscope Slides, Plain (3-AD) combination, you will get magnifications of 40X, model after 9/09 it is probably the snap-in type Set of 72 clear glass slides. Slides measure 1” 125X, and 500X. A 6-position color filter disc (but check your existing bulb assembly to make x 3”. No cover slips included. rotates below the stage that can be used to help sure). Limited 5-year warranty. 032787 ...... 3.61 3.50 control the bright light to clarify the image and LED Illumination: the up and down buttons below the screen can 010034 Model 3000F-LED (C.) Microscope Slides, Plastic, pack of 144 (7-AD) adjust the brightness of the image. An additional These unbreakable slides are made of durable, ...... 226.60 179.00 light collector lens is included that allows even flexible plastic, which makes them a bit safer for 010035 Model 3000F100-LED more light for viewing, and a dimmer switch younger science students. Each slide measures ...... 348.14 257.95 also lets you control the brightness. Increase the 1”x 3” and can be used just like glass slides. 044840 Model 3000F-RC . 247.20 185.00 magnification even more by using the right and 5.62 044839 Model 3000F-RC-100 053862 ...... 5.25 left controls below the screen, allowing you to ...... 364.62 275.00 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 663 Microscope Slide, Concave (3-AD) Prepared Slide Sets 043993 Forensics (17 slides) .40.97 33.75 Concave slides are perfect for viewing living - Digestive tissue (cat) organisms. The single depression in the center of ☼Prepared Slide Set: Elementary Level (1-4) - connective tissue (frog) the 1”x 3” glass slide measures .5mm to .8 mm Excellent introduction to early observation - human blood smear in depth, which allows for viewing without dam- skills, this prepared slide set contains 12 speci- - nerve tissue (pig) aging or squashing the organism. They don’t dry mens that little ones will be fascinated to study - hemopoetic system (pig) out as quickly as a regular slide because you are through microscopic lens: cotton fibers, nylon - vascular system (dog) able to include more liquid with your specimen. fibers, corn starch, salt crystal, wool fibers, silk - human cheek cells The slides have rounded edges and are reusable. fibers, pumpkin stem, honey bee legs, pollen, - epithelial tissue (cat) 053861 Single Slide . . . . 0.90 bird feathers, hydra and frog blood smear. - muscle tissue (cat) 003699 ...... 21.34 17.75 - endocrine system (cat) Microscope Slides Cover Slips (3-AD) - respiratory system (cat) Once you have put your specimen on the Prepared Slide Sets - excretory system (rabbit) microscope slide, a cover slip helps keep it in These prepared sets contain many of the basic - human hair place and provides clearer viewing. This glass is specimens you’ll need for your life science or - fingerprints high quality with uniform thickness and packed biology coursework. Slides come packaged in - human skin in a durable plastic case. We offer #1 thickness sturdy plastic boxes. Individual sets and the - blood stain or blood smear (human) (0.13-0.16 mm) and #2 thickness (0.17-0.25mm) mounts they contain are listed in detail below. - textile fibers (cotton) both measuring 22 mm x 22 mm. ~ Phyllis EACH SET (except noted) . . 28.63 23.75 036444 #1-100 pack ...... 1.25 010030 Basic Botany (15 slides) 010032 Introductory Biology (15 slides) 036445 #2-80 pack . . . . 1.30 - Onion root tip mistosis (l.s.) - Conjugation of spirogyra - Lichens foliose body (sec) - Lichen (w.m.) Glass Cover Slips (22 x 22 mm) (3-AD) - Fumaria whole (w.m.) - Moss cluster (w.m.) Set of 100 very thin, clear glass cover slips that - Fern leaf (w.m.) - Spinal cord (t.s.) measure 22mm x 22mm. They are made out of - Pinus Xylem stem (t.s.) - Wheat seed (l.s.) glass that is so thin, it’s almost flexible. Stored in - Pinus young male cone (l.s.) - Pinus pollen (w.m.) a durable plastic case. ~ Rachel - Pinus young female cone (l.s.) - Stem of dicotyledon (t.s.) 046461 ...... 4.25 2.65 - Pumpkin stem (l.s.) - Stem of monocotyledon (t.s.) - Pumpkin stem (t.s.) - Triticum aestivum leaf eiders (w.m.) Deluxe Slide Making Kits (5-AD) - Zee mays root (t.s.) - Terminal Bud (l.s.) These kits include all the components you - Zee mays root (l.s.) - Single cell zoo (w.m.) need to make microscope slides. They include - Triticum aestivum leaf epidrms (w.m.) - Animal cell mitosis 12 slides, 3 glass concave slides (even included - Lilium brownii ovary (t.s.) - Cardic muscle (sec) in plastic kit), 12 cover slips, a storage case, - Pollen tube budding (w.m.) - Blood smear 25 colored labels, 4 small Petri dishes (35mm), - Zee Mays seed (l.s.) - Kidney (l.s.) plastic forceps, a plastic pipette, a bottle of gum 010031 Basic Zoology (15 slides) 041186 Apologia Biology (16 slides) medium and a slide preparation guide. Slides are - Human skin - hair follicle ...... 31.27 25.75 reusable, and kits are available with either plastic - Skeletal muscle (t.s. & l.s.) - Amoeba Proteus or glass slides and cover slips. What a convenient - Kidney IS. - Diatoms way to get started! ~ Donna - Taste bud - Euglena CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. - Earthworm T.S. - Ascarismitosis 017437 Glass Kit . . . . .14.95 12.95 - Artery & Vein T.S. - Grantia spicules 017440 Plastic Kit . . . . 14.95 12.95 - Sperm human, smear - Hydra budding - Lung (sec) - Leaf with veins (c.s.) Plastic Cover slips 22mm x 22mm (7-AD) - Fresh water fish region of gill T.S. - Onion root tip These cover slips are just like their glass - Frog skin pigment cell - Paramecium counterparts, but made of flexible, unbreakable - Frog egg early cleavage (sec) - Planarian plastic. Glass cover slips are notoriously fragile - Lymph node (sec) - Ranunculus root and difficult to handle, especially for younger - Ovary from mammal (sec) - Ranunculus stem students. Plastic cover slips allow students to - Nerve cell (w.m.) - Spirogyra with conjugation learn to make slides without fear of getting cut - Simple squamous epithelium SEC - Volvox on sharp edges. 042789 Common Interest (20 slides) - Zea Mays root 053863 Pack of 100 . . . . 2.50 ...... 38.11 31.50 - Zea Mays stem - Letter “e” (w.m.) 010036 Wonderful World of Small Organisms Microscope Slide Making Kit (7-AD) - Fibers (cotton, linen, hemp) (w.m.) - Bird feather This basic kit contains all you need for mak- - Sheep hair - Bee Leg (w.m.) ing microscope slides: 12 plain glass slides, 2 - Cat hair - Butterfly mouth parts (w.m.) single concave slides, slide storage box, 100 - Honey bee compound eye - House fly wing (w.m.) glass coverslips, 1 bottle of methylene blue, 1 - Cicada wing - Aphis (w.m.) bottle of eosin Y, a plastic dropper and a test - Locust wing - Pulex (w.m.) tube. While no instructions are included, add a - Honey bee leg - Pharynx (w.m.) microscope and you have the perfect comple- - Butterfly wing - Hydra (w.m.) ment to the World of Microscopes (#000546), - Bee abdomen - Daphnia (w.m.) or Microscope Adventure (#000148). ~ Deanne - Dragonfly wing - Trachurus Trichiura (w.m.) 042791 ...... 22.66 18.75 - Butterfly leg - Single cell zoo (w.m.) - Butterfly antenna - Mosquito larva (w.m.) - Worker bee wing - Fish scales - Butterfly scale - Insect compound eye (sec) - Bee antenna - Paramecium division (w.m.) - Pine tree pollen 041187 Human Physiology (16 slides) - Fern spore ...... 61.14 51.95 - Camellia leaf section - Human salivary gland (sec) - Monocotyledonous stem of corn - Human squamous epithelium 664 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. - Human stomach (sec) can see from the list below, plenty of Microslides 005905 Photosynthesis - Human liver (sec) are available. You can use it inside or outside, as Green Leaf 110X, Green Leaf 350X, Root - Human skin-sweat gland (sec) it doesn’t require batteries or electricity. Normal Hair, Vascular Bundles, Leaf-With and - Human skin classroom light reflects off the white reflector Without Sunlight, Leaf- Variegated, Starch - Bone marrow-red (sec) to enable you to see the images clearly. This Grains, Bean Seed - Human bone, ground (c.s.) is a much cheaper alternative to a microscope 005906 Root of a Flowering Plant - Human muscle-cardia (sec) and slides, without sacrificing image quality. Buttercup Root, Central Cylinder, Epidermis - Human muscle-striated (h.s.) Microslides come in a folder-like card which fea- & Cortex, Root Cap and Zone of Growth, - Human cerebrium (sec) tures information about each slide and includes Zone of Ellongation, Zone of Maturation, - Human blood, smear a holder for the slide itself. A helpful amount of Root Tip-Root Hairs - Human tonsil (sec) information is normally included for each slide 005929 Stem of a Flowering Plant - Human lung (sec) image, including the name of the image, the Corn Stem, Fibrovascular Bundle, Red Clover - Human sperm (sec) magnification of the image, background informa- Stem, Basswood Stem 1 yr. old, Basswood - Human testis (sec) tion and points of interest. It’s especially helpful Stem 2&3 yr. old, An Annual Ring, Coleus 036404 Water Life (12 slides) when points of interest are labeled with letters, Bud, Lenticel in Elderberry Stem ...... 18.52 15.50 which are repeated on the slide, to make it easy 005945 Leaf of a Flowering Plant - Spirogyra (w.m.) to locate them. It’s like getting a guided tour! Lilac Leaf, Working Layers of the Leaf, - Volvox (w.m.) Although designed for the Microslide viewer, Upper Epidermis & Palisades, Chloroplast, - Flatworm (w.m.) these slides can also be viewed on a standard Epidermisa, Stomat, Air Space & Spongy - Paramecium Caudatum (w.m.) microscope, with some adjustment. ~ Stephanie Layer, Abscission Layer - Hydra budding (w.m.) 005378 Microslide Viewer . .6.99 5.95 005959 Flower of a Flowering Plant - Fish scales three types (w.m.) EACH SLIDE SET ...... 9.50 7.95 Complete Flower, Stamens, Anther, Pollen - Euglena (w.m.) Grains, Pistil, Ovary, Ovule, Pollen Grain, - Elodea or Hydrilla leaf (w.m.) Pollen Tube, Double Fertilization - Diatoms marine (w.m.) Introductory Slides: 006201 Algae - Desmids (w.m.) 005386 Cells of Your Body Anabaena, Merismopedia, Acetabularia, - Daphnia (w.m.) Cheek Cells, Blood Cells, Lymph Gland Cells, Scenedesmus, Amoeba, Actinophrys, - Bacteria three types (smear) Bone Cells, Voluntary Muscle Cells, Involuntary Difflugia, Radiolarians Muscle Cells, Nerve Cells, Gland Cells 006245 Kingdom: Fungi Big Screen Microscope Prepared Slides 005393 Cells of Plants Achlya, Rhizopus, Saccharomyces, These slides were made to be used on the Big Onion Skin Cells, Green Cells of a Leaf, Cells Peziza, Mushroom 1/2X, Mushroom 400X, Screen Microscope from Learning Resources of a Woddy Stem 100X, Cells of a Woody Epidermophyton, Floccosum, Lichen (which we do not carry), but they can be used Stem 40X, Cells of the Anther, Cells of the 006678 Plant Kingdom with any standard microscope as well. There are Lily Ovary, Spirogyra Cell, Bacteria Onion Skin/Elodea, Bean Seedling, Moss twelve, 3” x 1” slides in the set, and there are 005394 Cell Structure Plant/Antheridium/Archegonium, Fern, 4 separate specimens on each slide (each in a Cork, Onion Skin, Green Leaf, Cheek Cells, Female Pine Cone, Tulip, Pistil/Double sealed-off circle) for a total of 48 specimens in Blood Cells, Nerve Cells, Bacteria, Virus Fertilization, Monocot Seed/Dicot Seed the set. Featured specimens include: goldfish 005395 Ultrastructure of Animal Cells scale, hare hair, camel hair, feather fowl point, Gland Cells, Plasma Cell, Nerve Cell cat hair, canary feather, dog hair, sheep hair, Membrane, Golgi Body and Vacuole, pine wood, camellia leaf section, bamboo shoot, Mitochondrion, Centriole, Lamp-Brush Animal: sponge gourd, stem of corn, leaf of nerium, onion Chromosomes, Muscle Cell Fibrils 006758 From Tadpole to Frog rind, silver berry scaly hair, leg of butterfly, wing Frog’s Egg, Frog Embryo, Tadpole-Early Stage, of butterfly, wing of locust, leg of honey bee, Bacteria & Protozoa: Tadpole-Outside Gills, Tadpole-Inside Gills, dragon-fly wing, worker bee wing, bee antenna, 005505 Helpful Bacteria Young Frog, Young Frog-Tail Disappearing, bee abdomen, hemp fiber, silk stuff, cotton fiber, Bacteria of Decay, Fermentation, Nitrogen- Adult Frog bemberg, panya, nylon, wool, handmade paper, Fixing Bacteria in Soil, Nodule, Roots, 007026 Chick Embryo plant louse, fruit fly, shrimp egg, silk worm larva, Vinegar Bacteria, Cheese Bacteria, Sour Milk The 13 Hour Chick, The 18 Hour Chick, The common red sponge, Angora rabbit hair, ant, Bacteria 21 Hour Chick, The 28 Hour Chick, The 38 mouse fur, pollen of lily, sunflower pollen, bottle 005506 Harmful Bacteria Hour Chick, The 48 Hour Chick, The 56 brush spore, fern spore, tulip pollen, leaf spore, Diptheria, Typhoid Fever Bacteria, Pneumonia Hour Chick, The 96 Hour Chick pine tree pollen, and orange pollen. ~ Rachel Bacteria, Bacteria of Tuberculosis, Bacteria of 007028 Insect Parts 041566 ...... 24.99 18.95 Blood Poisoning, Bacteria of Food Poisoning, Body of an Insect, Insect Mouths, Insect Legs, Bacteria of Potato Ring Rot, Bacteria of Apple Honey bee Leg, Insect Wings, Antennae, The Microslide Viewer & Slide Sets Fine-Blight Compound Eye, Breathing Holes The Microslide Viewer is 005789 Protozoa 007273 Animal Mitosis an alternative to a micro- Cilia & Food Vacuoles, Vorticella, Dileptus, The Zygote, Pro-Metaphase, Metaphase, scope. It looks a lot like Flagella & Cloroplasts, Volvox, Pseudopods, Metaphase-Polar View, Early Anaphase, a microscope, but instead Difflugia, Radiolarians Telophase, Late Telophase of viewing your own slides 023258 Monarch Butterfly or prepared slides, it uses Plants & Fungi: Eggs on Milkweed, Larvae, Close Up of low-power magnifica- 005442 Five Kingdoms of Life Larvae, Molting Caterpillar, Monarch tion to allow you to view Kingdom Monera: Nitrogen-Fixing Bacteria, Pupa, Monarch Emerging from Pupa, Adult Microslides. A Microslide Gleocapsa-Blue Green Bacteria, Kingdom Monarch Butterfly consists of eight 35mm Protista: An Animal-Like Protist, Spirogyra-A 007346 Earthworm images photographed from Plant Like Protist, Fungus Kingdom: The Mouth/Clitellum, Ovary, Sperm (in seminal a microscope. Because they are actual photo- Mushroom, Plant Kingdom: Generalized vesicle)/Male Gonopore, Setea, Digestion, graphs, they are much clearer than a normal Plant cells: Onion/Elodea, Animal Kingdom: Ventral Blood Vessel/Heart, Nephridiopore slide’s image. The microslides are stored in clear Generalized Animal Cell-Liver cell & Epidermis, Nervous System plastic holders for protection, and arrows call 005900 Plant Mitosis 007350 Honey Bee attention to the important features of the image. Early Prophase, Prophase, Metaphase, Mouth Parts, Antenna, Compound Eye, The strip fits right in the viewer so that you can Early Anaphase, Anaphase, Late Anaphase, Wing Hooks, Pollen Comb, Pollen Basket, pull it through to view all eight pictures. As you Telophase, Late Telophase Honeycomb Cells, Sting & Poison Sac/Sting See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 665 Human Biology & Health: Elementary & Remedial Reading Sets: Magnets 007365 Reproduction 010420 Cells of Plants & Animals Sperm Cells, Egg Cell-Fertilization, Fertilized Cheek-Lining Cells, Onion-Skin Hero Magnets (AD) Egg (Zygote), Two-Celled Embryo-First Cells,Spirogyra Cell, Amoeba, Green Leaf These chunky magnets are the perfect size for Cleavage, Chromosomes- Squash, ball of Cells, Wood Cells, Bone Cells, Brain Cells smaller hands to test magnetic pulls or proudly Cells, Blastula-Hollow Ball of Cells, Embryo- display art work on the refrigerator. Each magnet Five Weeks Earth and Space: set contains 3 vibrant and bold two-color mag- 007366 Digestive System 010463 Rocks and Rock-Forming Minerals nets (red/blue; yellow/green and orange/purple.) Salivary Gland, Taste Buds, Gullet Red Sandstone, Shell Limestone, Basalt, Magnets are completely encased in plastic and (Esophagus), Smooth Muscle, Juntion of Granite, Pyroxenite, Quartzite, Mica Schist, have a super powerful magnet pull, with the abil- Gullet and Stomach, Stomach Lining and Dolomitic Marble ity to hold 10 (or more!) pieces of copy paper. Gastric Glands, Small Intestine, Intestinal Each Big Block magnet measures 1” x 2” and ½” Glands and Villi Telescopes tall. Each Big Button magnet circles measure 1 ½” 007378 Chromosomes & Genes in Action in diameter and are 3/8” tall. Each Ring magnet DNA Molecule, Coiling in Chromosomes, Geosafari Jr. My First Telescope (PK-2) has a center hole and measures 1 ½” in diameter Lamp Brush Chromosomes, Loop of Explore the world afar with this 10X magnifica- and is 3/8” tall. ~ Deanne Lampbrush, Giant Chromosomes, tion telescope (with lens cap) that offers two-eye EACH MAGNET ...... 4.99 4.50 Chromosome Puffs, Nuclear Pores, viewing (like binoculars) – much easier for young 061309 Big Block Ribosomes eyes. A tripod is included that is easily attached 061310 Big Button 007428 Body Defenses for steady viewing, images appear upright and 061311 Big Ring The Skin, Epithelial Lining of Respiratory clear, and it isn’t necessary to focus. View the Tract/Isolated Cell From Wind Pipe, Pyloric night sky or objects at a distance (a deer in the Alnico Magnets Stomach/Eyelid, White Blood Corpuscles/ woods maybe), then pack it safely away for use Alnico (Aluminum-Nickel-Cobalt) magnets Phagocytosis, Lymph Gland, Tonsils & another day. represent some of the strongest magnets in exis- Adenoids, The Liver, Plasma Cell 043879 ...... 29.99 23.75 tence. Ideal for magnetic science experiments. ~ 007647 Nutrition Megan CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Vitamin A Deficiency-Cornea, Vitamin B2 ExploreOne Aries – Telescope 50/600 (5-AD) 017687 2” Horseshoe . . . .8.99 7.75 Deficiency-Skin, Vitamin B3 Deficiency- ExploreOne Aries Telescope is an ideal beginner Lifts four pounds. Skin, Vitamin D Deficiency-Bone, Iodine scope that is easy to use and includes a simple 017689 Bar Set 1 . . . . .14.99 12.75 Deficiency-Thyroid, Potassium Deficiency- alt-azimuth mount (for separate horizontal and Contains two three-inch magnetic bars. Heart Muscle, Iron Deficiency-Blood, vertical rotation) and tripod for easier movement 017688 Bar Set 2 . . . . .10.99 9.35 Vitamin B1 Deficiency-Heart Muscle and focus. It offers a 50mm aperture (opening), Contains two two-inch magnetic bars. 007792 Nerve and Muscle a 600 mm focal length, and two eyepieces. The Single Cell, Synapse, Axons, Myelinated eyepieces are interchangeable for varied view- Ceramic Bar Magnets (4-12) Azons, Nerve-Muscle Junction, Synaptic ing. It also comes with a red dot finder for easy Simple and straightforward, these magnets Knobs, Striated Muscle Cell, Sarcomeres- object location, astronomy software and a star behave exactly as we expect magnets to: stick. Relaxed and Contracted map. The red dot finder allows the user to point Available in two sizes, the 3” long version has 007928 Skeletal System the finder at the object to be viewed and then “N” and “S” engraved on opposite ends, making Bone, Membranous Bone, Bone Marrow proceed to bring the object into focus. it perfect for magnetic compass experiments, Normal/Leukemia, Bone Fracture Arm X-Ray, 008211 ...... 49.99 44.95 while the smaller one has a .187” hole in the Cartilage, Arthritis Hands & Feet X-Ray, center for attaching or hanging the magnet for Ligament at a Joint/Fibers, Muscle-Tendon- ExploreOne Gemini – 70mm AZ Telescope (5-AD) various projects. Bone Connections The ExploreOne Gemini is the next step up 052480 40mm x 25mm x10mm 0.65 008424 Human Brain from the Aries Telescope and allows for viewing 052481 3” x 3/8” x 1/8” . . . 0.95 The Whole Brain, Cerebrum & Pyramidal at greater distances. Featuring optics that produce Cells, Axons in the Corpus Callosum, crisp images, this telescope has a 70mm aperture Other Tools & Supplies Thalamus & Nerve Tracts, Eyes & Occipital (allowing more light for clearer viewing) and a Lobes & Optic Nerve, Motor & Sensory Areas 700mm focal length. The scope comes with two Stethoscope (9-AD) & Motor Neurons, “Crossover of Nerves”, high-end eyepieces and a red dot finder to assist Firmly believing stethoscopes should be a part Purkinje Cells in locating objects in the sky. Easy to set up and of every family’s first aid kit, these inexpensive 007376 Respiratory System operate, it has a versatile alt-azimuth mount (for single-head, aluminum-alloy stethoscopes are a Bronchil Tree, Trachea and Gullet, Cartilages horizontal and vertical rotation), a fully adjust- perfect way to introduce older children to the of the Chea, Epithelial Lining of Respiratory able tripod, and a tray for accessories. interior workings of the human body. Heart, Passages, Air Sacs of the Lung, The Capillary 008213 ...... 99.99 96.95 breath, and even abdominal sounds can be easily Networks, Pigment Deposits in the Lung, heard through the diaphragm with a little prac- Mitochondrion ExploreOne Aurora 114mm AZ Telescope (5-AD) tice. Add a blood pressure cuff and your young 008572 Cancer The Aurora is my favorite from the ExploreOne medical student will be well on their way to Healthy Skin Tissue, Cancerous Skin Tissue, series. The aperture of 4 ½ inches on this 114mm learning basic assessment skills! While designed Lung Tumor, Lung Normal, Lung Cancer, telescope is designed for deep sky viewing. With for high school and above, younger children will Melanoma (left) & Carcinoma (right), Colon a focal length of 500 mm and two Plossl (also also enjoy hearing the sounds their bodies make, Normal, Colon Cancer, Breast Normal, known as symmetrical eyepiece) eyepieces, this with a little direction from mom or dad! A qual- Breast Cancer, Testes Cancer, Cervis Cancer reflector model allows the user to view galaxies, ity, basic stethoscope to enhance your science 005731 Virus nebulae and star clusters. It also comes with a lessons or for family health monitoring. Available Lambda Phage on E. Coli, Disrupted Phage, fully adjustable metal tripod, a red dot finder for in 2 colors. ~ Deanne Human Viruses/Influenza Virus/Polio Virus, locating coveted celestial targets, and astronomy EACH STETHOSCOPE . . . . 4.99 4.80 Measles Virus Attack, Animal Viruses/ software. We set this telescope up in our office 004515 Blue 004519 Red Newcastle Disease/Vaccinia Virus, Viruses and we were able to focus on a variety of objects Emerging From Cell, Tobacco Mosaic Virus/ - and the view was clear and crisp! Virus Crystal, Cancer Viruses/Papilloma 008212 ...... 139.99 127.95 A. Virus/Rauscher Leukemia Virus EXOS iEQ 80mm Telescope w/Smart Wi-Fi EQ3 Mount (5-AD) 023670 (A) ...... 399.99 302.25 666 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Glass Droppers (9-AD) Utility Funnel – Plastic (75mm) (7-AD) HISTORY OF SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERIES Glass droppers are useful for so many things: This funnel is made of polypropylene (plastic) Materials that cover scientific developments craft projects, science experiments—even with and has a 75mm capacity, with a standard length through history, famous scientists, inventors essential oils! These droppers are glass (and so stem. and inventions. can be sterilized), feature a plastic bulb, and 057027 ...... 0.95 come in a set of 12 so you have plenty for home Instructional and school use. Two different sizes and styles are Student Aquaria/Terraria Tank & Covers (K+) available: curved (3” long) and straight (4” long). These sturdy, inexpen- History of Science: Literature Approach I found the curved so helpful for placing a drop sive terraria are perfect (Revised Edition) (3-7) in exactly the right spot: easy to see where it’s habitats to consider if Middle-grade students will discover basic going. Each set of 12 comes in a cardboard box you don’t have a jar or biology, chemistry and physics concepts in an with individual holders, though you may wish to container of the right interactive and exciting way as they learn about select a more permanent case. ~ Ruth shape and size. Both the lives of famous scientists throughout history. 057728 3” Curved . . . . .2.56 2.25 are square in shape, B. Students will read biographies of famous scien- 057729 4” Straight . . . . .2.44 2.25 with the 1-gallon size tists including Archimedes, Leonardo da Vinci, taller than the 1/2-gallon. They are made of Galileo, Isaac Newton, Ben Franklin, Louis ☼Plastic Pipettes (package of 12) (3-AD) sturdy, semi-flexible molded plastic that will not Pasteur, Thomas Edison, Marie Curie, Einstein It never hurts to have a few extra pipettes laying easily crack or break. The lids fit snugly, but not (and more) as well as perform experiments, build around. These 6” plastic pipettes come in a bag of tightly, and have built-in airholes. The 1/2-gal- a science portfolio, complete mapping exercises 12, have 3ml capacity and are marked in .50ml lon size is great for small creatures or fish, while and learn new science vocabulary. The combi- increments. Perfect for transferring liquids and the 1-gallon size is recommended for plants and nation of biographical information and scientific sampling, useful for many science experiments. somewhat larger creatures. - Jess discovery will really bring scientific concepts to 049800 ...... 3.99 023407 1/2 Gallon (B.) . . . 6.75 6.25 life! Each lesson in the guide is in outline format, 023402 1 Gallon . . . . . 8.25 with specific reading assignments, a supply list Stir Rod - 10” (9-AD) 008713 1.5 Gallon . . . . 14.49 11.50 for hands-on activities, recommended websites This is a single stir rod made of borosilicate and more. Recently updated and now full-color, glass and is 10” or 250 mm in length and 5mm Lens & Mirror Set (2-AD) this Beautiful Feet guide still utilizes many of the in diameter with rounded ends. Includes a plane mirror, a concave mirror and excellent resource books from the previous edi- 056676 ...... 0.50 lens and a convex mirror and lens. All are made tion, with some new additions. Experiments are of glass. Brief activity guide is also included. now taken from DK’s Way Science Works, and pH Paper 049715 ...... 7.98 7.50 supplies needed are listed in the lesson outline. 100 sheets of pH paper and an indicator chart Most supplies are household items, although are included in a plastic vial. ☼Flexible Two-Sided Mirror (1-8) a few specific items are required (suggested 031422 ...... 1.75 0.95 This 4” x 6” flexible mirror is a great addition to sources are provided in the front of the guide). your science supplies. Use it in experiments for A microscope is not required for the course, but Litmus & pH Paper (3-AD) light and reflection, use it with prisms, or use it to there are microscope activities that you will be Neatly packed in a plastic storage box, you will help teach symmetry. Be sure to remove the pro- able to complete if you do have access to one. receive 20 red litmus strips, 20 blue litmus strips, tective film from both sides before use. ~ Donna This literature-based study will take one year to and 40 pH strips. Litmus strips are used to deter- 066812 ...... 2.25 complete at a pacing of three lessons per week. mine whether a substance is acid or base and the Resource books and several of the suggested spe- pH strips can be used to determine the extent of Keychain Laser Pointer (5-AD) cialty supplies are listed below. the acid or base. The included activity guide has 049714 ...... 3.25 049587 Guide ...... 18.95 15.95 a color scale that will help you determine the pH 005166 Timeline (single) . . .9.95 8.75 value. Litmus and pH strips together are a good Prism (PK-AD) 012171 Timeline (2-students) 14.95 12.75 combination. ~ Donna Prisms are great little science tools for reveal- The timeline to accompany the History of 049782 ...... 5.95 5.75 ing all the colors that are combined to make Science chronicles 21 major events in science white light and for doing a variety of science history, including the accomplishments of Litmus Paper (3-AD) experiments. This prism is made of optical glass, Pythagoras, Eratosthenes, Archimedes, and Litmus paper strips measure about 2 ¼” x ¼” and not plastic, with angles of 90 degrees, two 45 Einstein. It consists of two strips of sturdy change color when exposed to acidic or alkaline degrees and measures 35 mm x 25 mm (1 3/8”x blank cardstock, pre-folded for easy storage substances. (Blue litmus paper turns red under 1”). The size is small, but this prism is good qual- when not in use. The publisher suggests acidic conditions and red litmus paper turns blue ity and a science must-have. ~ Donna assembling the timeline like an art project, under alkaline conditions.) Red and blue avail- 013709 ...... 5.95 4.25 with students coloring the figures with quality able separately (in 100-strip quantities) or in a set colored pencils (such as Prismacolor), and of both (100 red and 100 blue). ~ Lisa ☼Prisms Discovery Kit (3-AD) laminating the final product for permanent dis- EACH PACK (except noted) . . 1.95 1.65 Perform simple experiments for light, color, play. Available in single or two-student kits. 046425 Blue (100 strips) and refraction with the items included in this kit 046426 Red (100 strips) – 2 acrylic prisms, 4 mirror clips, 3”x 5” plastic Resources Used for History of Science: LITMRB Red and Blue Set . . 3.90 2.95 mirror, 6” clear plastic protractor, and 6” clear Picture History of Great Inventors (out of print) plastic ruler. The included instructional guide 012339 Way Science Works .24.99 17.50 Filter Paper - 12.5cm (pack of 100) (9-AD) offers instruction for 3 activities with light and 000211 Archimedes and the Filter paper is a more porous paper used in color and 2 activities for refraction. ~ Donna Door to Science . . 14.95 10.50 science to absorb or filter out substances in liquid 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs 012235 Leonardo da Vinci . .7.99 5.95 – for use in some of your science experiments. 069728 ...... 13.95 11.95 049573 Along Came Galileo .12.95 10.95 This package contains 100 circles of filter paper 057964 Isaac Newton, Scientist Who that measure 12.5 cm in diameter. ☼Connection Wire w/ Alligator Clips (3-AD) Changed Everything . 7.99 5.95 056672 ...... 2.30 Some science experiments call for connection 020083 Ben Franklin of Old wires, and this affordable set is a good option. Philadelphia . . . . 5.99 4.50 Watch Glass (75mm) (9-AD) 3 red and 3 black 24” wires with alligator clips 000185 Pasteur’s Fight Against Made of borosilicate glass, the edges are on each end give you plenty of length for your Microbes . . . . . 7.99 5.95 fire-polished and it has a concave shape. The connections. The wires are insulated copper with 001532 Story of Thomas Alva glass measures 75mm in diameter. insulated clips on each end. ~ Donna Edison ...... 5.99 4.50 056679 ...... 1.25 066858 ...... 9.15 3.95 continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 667 034363 Alexander Graham Bell CD 1,000 Inventions and Discoveries (4-9) 066018 Software Development (Your Story Hour) . . 5.95 4.50 A Smithsonian/DK collaboration, this book sur- 066019 Space Exploration 013994 George Washington Carver veys man’s fascinating history of invention and 066020 Sports Medicine ...... 9.95 8.50 discovery. Get brief descriptions of important 014138 Wright Brothers for Kids 18.95 13.95 events throughout the centuries. From hiero- Story of Western Science: From the Writings of 014343 Ordinary Genius: Einstein 9.99 7.95 glyphics to computers, from saris to Anti-G Aristotle to the Big Bang Theory (8-AD) 000184 Marie Curie’s Search for flying suits, from acupuncture to cloning, from We’ve all read the legends of great scientific Radiuim ...... 7.99 5.95 Archimedes to Darwin or Steve Jobs, highlighted discoveries; from Archimedes jumping out of topics from around the world span household the bath shouting, “Eureka!” to Galileo defend- Science Supply Resources: necessities, inventors and discoverers, music, art, ing his major work on heliocentrism from the 046300 Biological Culture Kit . 11.55 science and industry--the mechanical and prac- Inquisition. But unfortunately for most of us, 046425 Blue Litmus Paper . .1.95 1.65 tical. A timeline spans the bottom pages of the the story is where our knowledge ends and we 046302 Petri Dishes (5-pk) . . 3.50 entire book, beginning with a circa 3 million BC have a tendency to take for granted the years of 042791 Glass Slide-Making Kit* 22.66 18.75 dating on stone tools and ending with 2013 dis- work and conflict that it took for these men and *If you are using a microscope in this course coveries in space and the ocean deep. Excellent women of science to make sense of their discov- ~~~~~~~ photos and illustrations fill the pages but may not eries, and then explain them to the world. Susan directly correlate with the timeline. While each Wise Bauer’s book attempts to compile select The Story of Inventions (4-8) visual includes dating, you will see, for exam- major scientific works and their corresponding How is daily life today different than it was 50, ple, a 15th century AD anatomy model on the discoveries in chronological order to help read- 100, or 500 years ago? Much of the difference 200 BC pages. Includes an index of inventors/ ers better understand where this “very human centers around inventions that have enabled discoverers and of inventions/discoveries. 256 pursuit” of science originated and how our ideas each one of us to do more, for less cost, than our pgs, pb. ~ Ruth of science have changed through history. The 28 ancestors would have dreamed possible. The 029746 ...... 16.99 11.95 brief chapters are organized into five parts: “The Story of Inventions tells how we got from there to Beginnings” (from Hippocrates to Copernicus), here. Covering both inventor and invention, this Mistakes That Worked (5-AD) “The Birth of the Method” (from Francis Bacon book describes the importance of major innova- This doesn’t sound like a sad book from the to Isaac Newton), “Reading the Earth” (from tions that we now take for granted. Learn about title, but listen to this: George Washington never Georges-Louis Leclerc and Comte de Buffon to the invention of steam and electric engines, had a chocolate chip cookie. According to this Walter Alvarez), “Reading Life” (from Lamarck to steel, reaper, cotton gin, sewing machine, print- book, they weren’t invented until 1930, and Stephen Jay Gould) and “Reading the Cosmos” ing press, telegraph and telephone, television, even then it was merely an accident. I wouldn’t (Albert Einstein to James Gleick). The chapters computer and submarine. Captivating reading have guessed that so many of the things that exist do an excellent job of acquainting us with the for any aspiring engineer. Revised, 2nd edition. today were the result of mistakes. This book featured scientist as we get a quick overview of 008682 Story of Inventions .11.75 8.50 gives the interesting account of how 40 common their life’s work and their major writings. Each 000300 Answer Key . . . . 4.25 3.25 foods, clothes, medicines, materials and other chapter closes with a link to read excerpts from 020628 Tests ...... 4.25 3.25 objects began existence as results of accidents. the scientists’ foundational written work, and ~ Steph then the author provides a brief bibliography of 022855 ...... 11.99 8.95 the translations and versions of their works that Informational / Textual Resources are available in print today should you want to Calling All Innovators (5-8) read the original work yourself. It’s an ambitious Oh, The Things They Invented (K-3) It is not the ideas we are lacking, it is the will to project, but the author has taken an immense Told in the classic Seuss-style rhyme, this execute them! This series brings to life the people volume of knowledge and distilled it into an book tells of thinkers ahead of their time. From who make our creative technical world possible: understandable overview, with lots of guidance Gutenberg’s press to airplanes and the iPhone, as subtitled, from Concept to Consumer. The on how to dig deeper into the scientists’ original you’ll learn about some of the best inventions stories in these books are easy for even the mild- works. Much like her History of the World series, ever known! Coverage includes photographs, ly interested student to relate to and have vivid this is a book that curious adults will enjoy, steam engines, letters in Morse code, the cotton illustrations of the work these creative people either as a refresher or to round out their current gin, and the traffic signal that brought order to do. I especially appreciate the diagrams of proj- knowledge. It would also provide an excellent the road. So pick this one up if you’re curious ect management in each book which helps you foundation for high school students who will be about innovations; it has 44 hardcover pages and appreciate how much work goes in to these cre- exposed to most of these scientific discoveries colorful illustrations. – Laura ative inventions. Each book contains an average and concepts through their more topical science 060005 ...... 9.99 7.50 of 50 well-illustrated and easy to read pages. My courses. 316 pages, hc. – Jess favorite parts of these books are when they high- 059362 ...... 26.95 19.95 Story of Inventions (3-6) light well-known creations and point out what This Usborne book is filled with details about made them so successful, something easily taken various inventions throughout the ages, from for granted by a consumer. pb. ~ Steve ancient times to those still in development. EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 6.75 Inventions in transportation, food, communica- From Concept to Consumer: tion, clothing, medicine, and much more are 057222 Video Games included. For each invention, there is a short 059099 Computer Graphics history of why and how the item was invented, 059100 Roller Coasters people who contributed, and ways the inven- 066009 Animation tion has changed since its inception. Cartoon 066010 Apps illustrations are scattered throughout, adding 066012 Food Engineering interest and providing captions showing how the 066013 High-Speed Trains inventions work. Like all Usborne books, this 066014 Internet Security one provides fascinating tidbits of facts that are 066017 Robotics sure to entertain while educating. Students will 066021 Television enjoy learning about the invention of things like 066022 Wind, Solar, and Geothermal Power the bicycle, chocolate, dishwashers, computers, Science, Technology, Engineering: jeans, x-rays, books, and more. Includes a time- 066008 Air Travel line, glossary, and index. By Anna Claybourne & 066011 Deep-Sea Exploration Adam Larkum, 96 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel 066015 Race Cars 003121 ...... 10.99 9.89 066016 Recycling and Upcycling 668 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Biographies a giant ego and if you disagreed with him you Champions of Discovery Series (6-AD) Please also see our History/Geography were an “idiot”; Isaac Newton’s father was illiter- Each of these short biography collections by Biographies section for more biographies. ate and died before he was born; Albert Einstein John Hudson Tiner introduces nine or ten indi- adored music and Edwin Hubble was a terrible viduals who made lasting contributions to the Series & Combined Biographies driver. Barbara McClintock studied genetics in worlds of science, mathematics and technolo- conjunction with corn, but didn’t particularly gy. While brief, these bite-size biographies still Getting to Know the World’s Greatest Inventors like corn. She preferred Godiva chocolate! Please manage to pack in some fascinating details and and Scientists (2-4) note that while interesting, some personal details anecdotes that make the individuals memorable. If you have enjoyed Mike about these scientists’ lives may be offensive These would make terrific supplemental readings Venezia’s lively Getting to to conservative families - a parent may wish to for math, science, or history. - Jess Know… biographies of artists, preview the content first. 96 pgs, pb. ~ Donna EACH BOOK ...... 5.99 4.79 composers and presidents, 065051 ...... 8.99 6.95 029356 Invention meet the newest series in the Features Johann Gutenberg, James Watt, lineup. Here the author brings Superstars of Science (3-7) Benjamin Franklin, Samuel Morse, Michael his signature mix of biograph- Subtitled, “The Brave, the Bold and the Brainy,” Faraday, Joseph Henry, William Thomson, ical information, interesting this book gives a one-page brief, interesting syn- Thomas Edison and John Ambrose Fleming, facts, period photographs of his subjects, and fun opsis of over 40 well-know scientist in 4 different and Charles Babbage. cartoons that explore the humorous aspects of eras: Early Science, the Science Revolution, Age 045071 Mathematics their lives. Perhaps because scientists and inven- of Enlightenment and Discovery and the Modern Features Pythagoras, Euclid, Archimedes, tors devote their lives to their interests, there is Era. A sampling includes Pythagoras, Galileo, Fibonacci, Isaac Newton, the Bernoulli fami- plenty of potentially funny material to enjoy here. van Leeuwenhoek, Benjamin Franklin, Gregor ly, Leonhard Euler and Carl Gauss. I especially like the cartoons at the beginning of Mendel, Ivan Pavlov, Robert Goodard, Stephen 045072 Science Thomas Edison which show the influence he had Hawking, plus many others. Cute cartoon graph- Features Nicolaus Copernicus, Aristotle, in areas of electricity and electronic technolo- ics, colorful pages and fun information makes Galileo, Johannes Kepler, Rene Descartes, gy. Although the first panel is completely dark this a great way to engage reluctant readers or Archimedes, Blaise Pascal, Robert Boyle, (pre-electricity), the second is blazing with light bored middle-schoolers. Index and glossary. Christian Huygens and Kit Wren. and packed with televisions, music players, com- Evolutionary content. 96 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne puters, and electronics. However, both feature 064607 ...... 7.99 5.95 Individual Biographies - (alphabetically) two bored boys complaining that “there’s nothing to do.” 32 pgs each, pb. - Jess Giants of Science (3-7) Along Came Galileo (4-8) EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5.50 These biographies tell about famous scientists in In Galileo’s time, people 045191 Alexander Graham Bell a way that makes readers see them as real people didn’t study with the purpose of 045192 Marie Curie while still highlighting their remarkable talents learning new things. Instead, 045193 Thomas Edison and accomplishments. Short chapters are perfect they studied what people 045190 Albert Einstein for younger readers and black and white sketch- before them had believed, like 034809 Henry Ford es are sprinkled throughout. The text is very Aristotle and Ptolemy, two of 048581 Daniel Hale Williams readable and captivating, interspersing personal the ancient Greek thinkers who 048583 Wright Brothers details about each figure‘s life with their scientific had lived years before. It was careers. Students will feel as though they know not popular to have new ideas, Hooray for Inventors! (3-7) the scientist when they are finished. Please note but that didn’t stop Galileo. Celebrate over 100 brilliant inventions that that the author was fairly detailed when sharing Practically from the time he began school, changed the world--graphic novel style! Fun, col- about each figure‘s life and these biographies Galileo was learning new things and challenging orful graphics, concise details and helpful margin include some details often left out of biographies the old ideas through experiments and tests. notes with background information and com- for this age group; for example, Newton‘s bit- This book shares the story of the man who had mentary from friendly birds and turtles, children terness against other scientists and his attempts the courage and determination to ask questions will be drawn into book without realizing they to predict the future from passages in the Bible. and prove that he was right to a world that was are learning. Charmingly dedicated to Leonardo Though covering what some may consider ques- not ready for his methods. Students will learn da Vinci, the author’s special hero of invention, tionable personal items, the books nonetheless much about the world of Galileo as well as his the book begins with the Gutenberg Press and give a thorough look at these important figures scientific ideas through this interesting, readable concludes with a special look at women inven- and point out their immense impact on the field book. 95 pgs. tors and a few of the author’s favorite inventors. of science. By popular author Kathleen Krull, 049573 ...... 12.95 10.95 Other inventors included are Thomas Edison, the about 126-140 pgs, pb. ~Rachel Wright Brothers, Guglielmo Marconi, Stephanie EACH BOOK (except) . . . . 7.99 5.95 Boy Who Drew Birds: A Story of John James Kwolek, Stephen Wozniak and many others cov- 008557 Albert Einstein (hc) .15.99 11.50 Audubon (4-7) ering such fabulous inventions as antiseptics, 045659 Isaac Newton Most children are intrigued by birds because of coffee filter papers (a hearty Hooray!), eyeglass- 055592 Leonardo da Vinci their quick, hurried movements, and especially es, scissors, submarines, roller skates, safety pins by their ability to fly. John James Audubon and numerous beneficial innovations. 37 pgs, Men of Science, Men of God (5-8) was a child that was enthralled by birds and pb. ~ Deanne Can you be a scientist and a man of God? their behaviors. Eventually, he would become 028229 ...... 7.99 6.25 Of course! Read about important scientists known as the best painter of birds, capturing throughout history who found no conflict, men their natural, various behaviors from flying to Lives of the Scientists (3-7) who made important contributions to science preening. Born in France, Audubon was sent to This fun resource goes beyond what you know as Bible-believing Christians. Men like Francis Pennsylvania by his father to escape Napoleon’s about famous scientists and reveals quirky, inter- Bacon, Copernicus, Michael Faraday, Samuel F. war. While there, his fascination with birds esting facts about them. Find out little known B. Morse, Louis Pasteur, and Galileo (who was grew, and he desired to capture the beautiful facts about Zhang Heng, Ibn Sina, Galileo, excommunicated and imprisoned by the Catholic birds on paper with his artistic abilities. But the Isaac Newton, William and Caroline Herschel, church for his scientific theory that the sun, not young artist wondered one thing: Where did the Charles Darwin, Louis Pasteur, Ivan Pavlov, the earth, is the center of our solar system and, birds go during the winter, and did the same ones George Washington Carver, Marie Curie, Albert just recently, has been exonerated by the Pope, return in the spring? With colorful and various Einstein, Edwin Hubble, Barbara McClintock, 350 years later). Brief but interesting biograph- illustrations, you will enjoy exploring this book Grace Murray Hopper, Rachel Carson, Chien- ical sketches provide stimulating reading to as you discover Audubon’s key to discovering the Shiung Wu, James D. Watson and Francis Crick, accompany any science program! answer. hc. – John and Jane Goodall. You will learn that Galileo had 002532 ...... 8.99 7.19 049656 ...... 16.99 12.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 669 Supplemental Resources 21 hands-on and thinking activities cover top- ics such as capillary action, relative motion, Activity & Experiment Resources bending light and the expanding universe. 031830 Galileo, His Life and Ideas Science Through the Ages (K-6) (4-10) ...... 18.95 13.95 This time, Janice VanCleave takes us through 25 activities cover topics such as liquid den- the history of science, with an focus on each sity, relative motion, force of gravity, lunar scientific discipline and how it has changed over observations, probability and making a pen- time. The book consists of six chapters, which dulum and pusilogia. examine the histories of: science, astronomy, 065062 Henry Ford (3-8) . .16.95 12.95 biology, chemistry, earth science and physics. 21 activities that include building a bird feed- Each chapter and experiment opens with a “Did er, construct a simple electric motor, make a Glorious Flight (PK-3) You Know” section to acquaint students with moving assembly line, design a flag, design In the pioneering days of aviation, people that time period, or an explanation of how a an automobile dashboard, and much more. were risking their very lives to try to accomplish similar experiment was important to scientific Learn about Henry Ford through these hands- new things. Here is the story of Frenchman discovery. Once the students understand the on and problem-solving activities. 128 pgs. Louis Blériot, a pioneer who was as keen about context, it’s time to experiment! An objective or 018775 Isaac Newton and Physics building and flying his machines as the Wright purpose, materials list, step-by-step directions, (4-7) ...... 16.95 12.95 brothers were. While he was not the first to fly, results, additional information and bibliography Over 21 activities cover concepts such as a he was the first to fly across the English Channel are included for each activity. For example, in prism, Newton’s rings, inverse square law, after experimenting with many different planes. the experiment on planetary motion, students latitude, optical illusions, Newton’s 1st, 2nd, This simple story, with large colorful illustrations, will read about how early astronomers plotted and 3rd law. tells of his first encounter with flying machines orbits, then make a model of Neptune and 014791 Marie Curie . . . .16.99 12.95 and chronicles his successes and failures in the Pluto’s orbits, and discover for themselves why 21 Activities and experiments that will help build-up to his triumphant flight across the chan- they don’t “crash into each other”. Neccessary young people understand the life and work nel. ~ Zach materials are all around-the-house items, and as of Marie Curie – make pierogies and learn 000771 ...... 7.99 5.95 the experiments are geared for the elementary about the geography of Poland, try Polish ages, most of them are not terribly involved paper cutting, make sun prints, and do a Marie Curie’s Search for Radium (Birch) (1-4) or difficult to do. Even scientists too young to Periodic Table of Elements scavenger hunt. With colorful pictures and fairly straight-forward “stand on the shoulders of giants” can follow in 132 pgs. text, this book for children explores the discovery their footsteps with these activities! - Jess made by Marie Curie. Telling a little of her his- 025105 ...... 16.00 12.75 ☼Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci (3-AD) tory prior to her work with radiation, this book Drawn from the journals or notebooks of the tells the process she used to collect the mystery ______For Kids (3-10) well-known scientist and inventor Leonardo da substance “radium,” and then it details some of Our world has been studied and interpreted, but Vinci, this book provides five easy-to-assem- the lasting impact her work has had. 48 pgs, pb. also influenced by great scientists who possessed ble models of his most fascinating inventions. ~ Zach an intense curiosity and sense of wonder: from Complete instructions are provided with each 000184 ...... 7.99 5.95 “renaissance men” to “out-of-the-box” thinkers. model, along with a wealth of intricate drawings Why not provide your children with opportu- and relevant observations that pertain to the par- Michael Faraday: Father of Electronics (4-AD) nities to explore and allow their curiosity to ticular invention. While it is true that the colorful Michael Faraday, inventor of the electric motor, thrive: to view and experience scientific theories paper models in this book are relatively easy to transformer, and generator - who is now consid- and inventions through the eyes of some of the assemble, it is also fair to say that they are not ered today the father of electronics - was once world’s great scientists? This Chicago Review designed to be built by very young children. The warned that he would probably amount to noth- Press series offers an immersive way for your quality of the drawings and textual observations ing! And to most people, that would have been children to learn and understand potentially within this publication are consistently excellent, a fair guess. After all, he left school at a young challenging scientific concepts by placing them and the models are well-organized and impres- age, had only the rudiments of an education, and in their cultural context. Your children will fol- sive. Finished models measure approximately 7” was hindered by a speech impediment his whole low alongside each world-changing scientist and x 7”. Book measures 11” x 11”. ~ Mike life (he couldn’t say his ‘r’s). However, with investigate their lives, innovations and influences 062870 ...... 21.95 15.95 humility, faith and persistence, he overcame his through readings, illustrations and hands-on background and set his mind to developing the activities. This series uses accessible text and Amazing Leonardo da Vinci Inventions You Can inventions that would propel the world into the takes an excellent cross-curricular approach to Build Yourself (4-AD) modern age. Author Charles Ludwig traces the studying science, melding in art, history, biogra- Artist or Scientist? Leonardo da Vinci was an life of this famous, God-fearing scientist from a phy and more. Each lesson focuses on different amazing, creative man. This book does an excel- young boy to his death in 1867, in a highly read- aspects, giving a holistic view of the scientist. lent job of pointing out his uniqueness and com- able, fictionalized account that is sure to hold the For example, DaVinci’s multi-layered curiosity is plexity. Illustrations, artwork and sketches from interest of even the non-science minded. Doesn’t presented here, with a look at technology, nature Leonardo’s own notebook are used to peak your it make you wonder what God can do with your and design in the human body. You’ll also learn curiosity. As I read this book, I was intrigued life? 208 pgs, pb. of Newton’s interest in God as well as his strug- by his ability to imagine and come up with so 029142 ...... 10.99 8.50 gle with the concept of the Trinity (although told many ideas. This book is both a history book and from a secular perspective). Activities are diverse a science book. The biography of Leonardo da Pasteur’s Fight Against Microbes (Birch) (1-6) (make a little minestrone, create a plague mask; Vinci is broken into different parts of his life and Imagine discovering a whole new world. bend light; perform experiments) and will appeal presented in light of his different inventions and Imagine having a question put to you that leads to various learning styles. You’ll find a supply list creations. Within each section of the book, you’ll you to a discovery impacting the world and for- with each lesson and most use easily-accessible be presented with a portion of his life followed ever changing how people think. Pasteur had and creative items. For example, use Peeps® or by his inventions and step-by-step instructions this exact thing happen. At first he wasn’t sure, a marshmallow to represent universe expansion. to make them yourself. You’ll make things like but as his inquisitive mind bent to the task, he Each book would serve as a great foundation for festival masks and walk-on-water shoes. You will kept on experimenting. This book tells the story a unit study or in-depth supplement to your sci- get to know Leonardo in flight, Leonardo at war, of how Pasteur discovered microbes and the ence curriculum. These idea-packed books range and Leonardo with his machines and other inven- effects they have. Full page, colorful pictures from 88-166 pgs. ~ Ruth tions. He was truly a creative man in more ways bring this 48-pg book to life. ~ Zach 005761 Albert Einstein and Relativity than just his art, which is included here as well. 000185 ...... 7.99 5.95 (3-8) ...... 16.95 12.95 I really enjoyed this book. It could be used 670 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. as a supplement to a history program of the on noise. The kingfisher is able to dive into water multiple choice, matching, short answer, fill-in- Renaissance or to supplement a science program. without much splash despite the change in pres- the-blank, or true/false questions. Test A is to be This is an interactive approach to exploring the sure. This is similar to the change in air pressure given at the end of the chapter. Test B is to be genius of Leonardo da Vinci. 122 pgs, pb. experienced when a bullet train exits a tunnel, saved and used for sectional tests (taken after 035977 ...... 15.95 11.50 and the shape decreases sound that would nor- each three chapters in Volume 1 and at mid and mally be caused by the change in air pressure. end points in Volume 2) and all C Tests are used Scientists are studying nature everyday in order as a final, comprehensive exam. Answers to the to benefit mankind and this book looks at those tests are included as well. Unfortunately, the tests discoveries through the lens of a Christian worl- aren’t reproducible. dview. ~ Donna Parent Lesson Planners (PLPs) are also avail- 047629 ...... 14.99 10.85 able for both volumes. They hold lesson plans to turn each course into one year of science, worth Evolution: The Grand Experiment (9-AD) 1/2 credit (or see Origins & Scientific Theory PLP Evolution: Fact or Fiction? You’ll find many for a plan that covers both courses in one year curricula which quote evolution as being a fact. total). These PLPs hold weekly lesson schedules, Evolution: Grand Experiment tells you why it alternate sectional exams and final comprehen- can’t be. The author, Dr. Carl Werner, spends sive exam, and answer keys for those exams. time explaining the flaws of evolution in this Within the suggested schedule there are columns beautiful, hardcover series. Clear illustrations, to record due dates and grades for assignments charts and photographs make the content very and exams. The PLP assumes you will be using A. interesting and easy to read. the text, teacher’s manual and DVD for each The Volume 1 Text holds 20 chapters. The first course. Kits, Games, Supplements chapter explains the two opposing views on the DVDs are like documentaries based on the origin of life. The author gives some fascinating books and highlight dig sites, museums, univer- Leonardo daVinci Model Kits (3-AD) research showing 46% of Americans believe God sities, science articles, and television interviews. Examine da Vinci’s improvements to the cat- created man and that not even scientists agree on Other DVDs will be added in the future to coin- apult and other machines with these hands-on the evidence. Chapter 2 discusses spontaneous cide with upcoming volumes. Running times are kits. Components are molded in wood-colored, generation and the ‘proof’ to support it. I used just under an hour. wood-grained plastic for a realistic feel. Each some of this information in a children’s church After reading through this course, I really feel model comes with pre-cut, snap-together plastic group, and even these young ones could see the it’s a must for those who will be heading off to pieces, illustrated assembly instructions, and flaws of the demonstration. More basic ‘proofs’ college. Build a foundation of truth before they information on the history of the invention. Some for evolution are presented in chapters 3, 4, and are inundated with fiction. Each volume would of the pieces are a little tricky to join, so an adult 5 - acquired characteristics, natural selection, take only a semester to complete, can be used might need to supervise. Each finished model has and similarities in species. Chapters 6 through 16 independent of each other, and would work very moving parts and would look great on a desk top deal with the fossil record. By the time you finish well in a co-op setting. ~ Donna or book shelf. Approx. 7.5” x 5.5” x 4”. – Laura these chapters, you will know what is wrong Evolution: The Grand Experiment (Vol. 1) EACH KIT ...... 19.95 14.95 with the fossil record evidence of invertebrates, 026957 Text ...... 34.99 24.95 054698 Catapult fish, bats, pinnipeds, flying reptiles, dinosaurs, 026958 Teacher . . . . . 16.99 12.95 008040 Great Kite (A.) whales, and birds. The formation of DNA and its 026049 PLP (10-12) . . . . 4.99 3.99 008055 Mechanical Butterfly components is open for scrutiny in chapters 17 027919 DVD ...... 19.99 15.95 008102 Multiple Sling through 19. Dr. Werner concludes in the final NSTSOP PLP Package . . . .76.96 55.95 008103 Paddleboat chapter that evolution presents more questions Includes PLP, text, teacher manual & DVD 008122 Self-Propelled Cart than answers (tests are not provided for this last Living Fossils (Vol. 2) 008140 Submarine chapter). He summarizes the information pre- 045743 Text ...... 29.99 22.50 sented in the book and asks the final question, 045744 Teacher . . . . .16.99 13.50 CREATION SCIENCE / ORIGINS OF LIFE “If people were given the opportunity to read this 015507 PLP (10-12) . . . . 4.99 3.99 text, do you think the percentage would increase 057183 DVD ...... 19.99 15.95 Instructional or decrease? So, what do you think?” The first PALLFP PLP Package . . . .71.96 52.75 volume in this series is 314 pages in length. Includes PLP, text, teacher manual & DVD Discovery of Design (6-AD) Volume 2, Living Fossils, is divided into 25 Can you name the bird after which some chapters which tell Dr. Werner’s story as he Origins & Scientific Theory Parent Lesson bullet trains are designed or what an Osage searches to either prove or disprove evolution. Planner (10-12) Orange Tree and barbed wire have in common? Chapter 1 tells of the challenge presented to This Parent Lesson Planner (PLP) is the tool Biomimicry is a process through which we dis- him while he was still in college. This challenge you need to turn it into a complete one year (36- cover and utilize designs from nature; useful launched him on a life-long search for infor- week) curriculum. The 57-page PLP offers you a features that benefit living things and also can mation and evidence. Chapter 2 presents the schedule for use with volume 1 and volume 2 be employed for the welfare of mankind. This evidence used on both sides of the argument. of the series. The schedule is printed in a chart book looks at design examples from 8 different Chapter 3 discusses how species are named, and format and is divided by weekly, then daily les- categories of nature: microorganisms, insects, chapters 4-24 present the argument using both son assignments. Lessons take approximately 30 flight (bats, birds, flying reptiles), underwater life, fossils and living fossils (fossils which look similar to 45 minutes per day. Also in the chart is space land animals, people, vegetation, and nonliving to modern plants or animals) within the different to write due dates for assignments and the grade objects like the Opal, nanoparticles, and water plant and animal species. Dr. Werner wants you received. The book also offers alternate sectional flow. The chapter on vegetation even includes to ask yourself at the end of this book, “Has my exams (four for volume 1 and two for volume a chart of medical benefits we receive from cer- perception of the past been changed?” This vol- 2), and an alternate final exam for each volume. tain plants and animals. Each two-page spread ume is 273 pages in length. Answer keys are found for all of them at the back tells about the example, what we have learned, The Teacher Manuals offer a suggested format of the book. Labs aren’t included here, but you and its application. Each passage is followed for working through the texts. For each chapter will find suggestions for purchasing labs at the by questions for further study and either internet a purpose is stated and a list of discussion ques- bottom of the scheduling chart. ~ Donna search words or references. Answers to the tions is given. Objectives are clearly stated, so 015669 PLP ...... 24.99 4.79 questions and a glossary are found at the back students have no doubt about what they should LSOAST Package . . . . .163.93 105.50 of the book. discover within the pages of the text. There are Evolution: The Grand Experiment (Text, FYI: The front of some bullet trains is designed 3 tests available for each chapter. Each test is Teacher, and DVD), Living Fossils (Text, to look like the bill of a kingfisher to cut down usually 10 questions in length and may include Teacher, and DVD), and PLP See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 671 Cultural Issues: Creation/Evolution & the Bible Made in Heaven (3-AD) entertain as well as educate as you learn about (10-12) Have you ever wondered how man became the geologic column, super volcanoes, craters This course will equip high school students to inspired to create such practical necessities as and canyons, and other natural formations. Study think logically and apply Bible knowledge correct- intermittent windshield wipers, Velcro©, and guides are available for purchase separately, or ly in regard to evolutionary thought. Particularly, the technological advances made with computer you can download them for free at masterbooks. students will examine issues where there are chips and robotic hands? Would you be surprised net. These guides follow along with the narration points of contention related to the Bible, faith to learn that many of these innovations are based of each DVD with fill-in-the blank portions, and science. All topics are in the context of an on nature? Today’s top scientists and engineers vocabulary, discussion questions, and occasional evolution vs creation viewpoint, taking a creation- often begin their research by studying the natural hands-on, bonus activity. This series can be used ist, Biblically literal and young earth view. The world-God’s Creation-in an effort to understand just for entertainment or to accompany your Cultural Issues Pack includes The New Answers its complex, yet proven mechanics of design. science curriculum. Use them with your co-op, Book 1 and Book 2 and the PLP. Book 1 contains Made in Heaven is authored by popular apologist youth group, Sunday school class or any other over 27 chapters on Creation/Evolution and the Ray Comfort and engineer Jeffery Seto. These group that you might want to hear and see the Bible; Book 2 contains 30. Topics include fossils, men recognize the simplicity—and complexity— truth of earth science. The scenery and videogra- the age of the earth, beginning of life, evolution of God’s designs. They explore the inspiration phy is professional, clear, and beautiful. I hope and intelligent design, and also more specific top- this brings to engineers as they strive to discover you will enjoy the discerning view as you travel ics such as the long life of Old Testament figures, better, faster, and more innovative products to our country and explore. - Donna the days of creation, etc. Note: In Chapter 15, improve our lives. This book surveys 32 inno- EACH DVD ...... 9.99 7.99 Volume 2, Ken Ham discusses gay marriage and a vations, all inspired by God’s divine design. 052977 Ep. 1: Explore Grand Canyon Christian’s response. You may want to review this You will discover how scientists copied shark 052979 Ep. 2: Explore Yellowstone chapter to gauge appropriateness for your student. scales to help Olympic teams swim like a fish; 052981 Ep. 3: Explore Meteor/Crater/Petr Forest This included PLP (Parent Lesson Planner) is the how researchers are studying mussels to develop 021760 Ep. 4: Yosemite and Zion Natnl Parks consumable teacher guide for the course and can stronger and waterproof adhesives; and how cat’s 032833 Ep. 7: Explore Glacier National Park also be purchased separately. This guide includes eyes were the inspiration behind road reflectors. with Noah Justice weekly lesson schedules, student worksheets, Vivid close-up photos, captions, and illustrations 032842 Ep. 8: Explore Rocky Mountain tests (including semester tests) and answer keys. let you see firsthand the beauty of nature and His National Park Each weekly schedule is arranged to be done work. 78 pgs, hc. ~Deanne 006259 Ep. 9: Explore Dinosaur National in four easy-to-manage lessons which combine 011586 ...... 15.99 11.95 Monument reading and worksheets. The included student 006250 Ep. 10: Explore Mammoth Site pages are perforated and three-hole punched. ☼Science vs. Evolution (9-AD) 018472 Ep. 11: Explore Arches Answer Keys and suggested labs are also provid- This informative text and National Park and Natural Bridges ed. Designed as a 1 year, 1 credit course. ~ Ruth companion DVD from Dr. Jeff National Monument 006298 Parent Lesson Planner 14.99 11.99 Miller, a credentialed scientist, 018575 Ep. 12: Explore Mesa Verde 006261 Pack ...... 44.97 32.95 provide a comprehensive and and Chaco Ruins detailed analysis of the flaws 065933 Creation Tour Set . .59.99 43.95 Informational / Textual and fallacies of the naturalistic This boxed set contains 12 episodes (on six or evolutionary view of origins. DVDs) each featuring a different national park. Apologetics Press Early Reader Series (1-5) A major emphasis is placed EACH STUDY GUIDE . . . . 3.99 3.19 These short, colorful readers have a dual pur- upon the truth that every view 052978 Episode 1: Explore Grand Canyon pose – they encourage young children to read of origins is based more upon 052980 Episode 2: Explore Yellowstone while also pointing them towards the Creator of faith-based presuppositions than strict scientific 052982 Episode 3: Explore Meteor/Crater/ our world. Each book features full-color, realistic theories. The author also presents, in language Petrified Forest photographs of animals, plants, and other won- that ordinary students of science can understand, 021762 Explore Yosemite and Zion derful things God created. The simple text on a strong case against theistic evolution (harmo- National Parks each page highlights some special characteristics nizing Biblical creationism with atheistic evolu- that God gave the things He created, teaching tion). The text contains valuable references to True North Guides (PK-AD) children about the creation and the Creator at the both scientific principles and Biblical truth, while Have you ever traveled to a beautiful National same time. 32 pgs, pb. – Melissa it ultimately challenges readers to recognize the Park only to be disappointed at the amount of EACH READER ...... 2.95 authority of Scripture. The supplemental DVD’s evolutionary content in the guide information? 064771 God Made Birds eight creation science lectures present some of Master Books has created 3 gorgeous books 023286 God Made Reptiles the major scientific problems with Darwinian that thoroughly take you through the parks 023289 God Made Sea Creatures evolution. Each engaging lecture runs approx. mentioned. From the very beginning of the 023294 God Made Plants 35 minutes, and contains largely non-technical text, you get the Young Earth worldview. Pastor 023285 God Made Animals language that is designed to inform. 290 pgs, Don Landis (Chairman of the Board, Answers in 023293 God Made Insects pb. ~ Mike Genesis) introduces Yellowstone, Dr. John Morris 023295 God Made the World 071250 Text ...... 10.95 (President of the Institute for Creation Research) 064772 ☼God Made You 071251 DVD ...... 12.00 does the foreword on Zion and Bryce Canyon, APERST ☼Set of 8 above . . 16.00 15.00 Please see our Bible - Apologetics section for and the Grand Canyon is introduced by Ken the Answer Books and other terrific resourc- Ham (President of Answers in Genesis). You read It Couldn’t Just Happen (2-6) es that tackle the big questions of Creation, about and see evidence that is consistent with Newly republished, we are excited to once evolution, God’s existence and proof for the what the Bible teaches about a global flood just again offer this resource in our catalog! Do your Bible. a few thousand years ago. The full-color photos kids feel a little uncertain when discussing the Supplemental Resources are just stunning and really made me want to see origin of life with someone opposed to the bib- these places in person! The books themselves lical account of creation? Well, arm them with Awesome Science DVDs (3-9) are hard cover with an inside spiral binding. this! Presenting the evolutionist’s arguments, this Explore interesting locations with an investi- You don’t have to be planning a trip to use these book gives you the ammunition to shoot them gative eye as you tour with 14-year old Noah books in your history, geography or social stud- down - true, scientific facts - in language they Justice. Evidence for the formation and construc- ies curriculum, or reinforce a Bible lesson with can understand. Easy to read, filled with fasci- tion of each location is presented from a young pictures. 190pp, hc. ~Sara nating evidences of God’s design, accompanied earth, creation perspective, as Noah talks about EACH GUIDE ...... 15.99 12.75 by photographs and illustrations. By Lawrence O. the Bible and what you will find at the Grand 057874 Grand Canyon Richards, 256 pgs, pb. Canyon, Yellowstone and petrified forests. Each 057875 Yellowstone and Grand Teton 028885 ...... 16.99 10.95 video is about 30 minutes in length and will 057876 Zion and Bryce Canyon 672 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Field Trip Guides (PK-AD) and do an excellent job of dispelling evolutionary ture detective” encourages you to find specific Who doesn’t love a good field trip? How about myths about God’s creation and pointing to our things on the page and “weird or what” gives the zoo - the seal tank is a lot of fun, and most wonderful Creator instead. Each book is about some type of interesting fact. The back of the of us love to see the big cats, right? The fun is 160 pgs, hc. book includes activities and a glossary. Another often spoiled by one thing (other than sunburn 044728 Aquarium . . . . .18.99 13.95 great dinosaur resource from DK! 136 pgs, hc. and spilled ice cream, that is): the evolutionary 018383 Zoo ...... 18.99 13.95 ~ Donna descriptions that are so commonplace on the info 069721 ...... 16.99 11.95 plaques. While that is not worth canceling your ☼Evolution vs. God: Shaking the Foundations trip, it can spoil it a little as you read through of Faith – DVD ☼Dinosaurs: A Visual Encyclopedia (2-7) paragraph after paragraph of assumptions and This 35-minute long DVD presentation by Ray Dinosaurs are quite a fascination for the young unsubstantiated theories. So take the Zoo Guide Comfort is his attempt to explore whether the the- – big, scary reptiles that roamed the earth and are with you! Packed with info and colorful photos, ory of evolution is based more upon pure science now gone. This book by DK is a great resource over 100 animals are detailed through aspects or faith-based presuppositions. Sources include for helping children visualize what they might of their individual design, their specific features, four evolutionary scientists who explain why they have looked like and how they lived. Divided fun facts, and related family members. A fact feel compelled to believe the theory of evolution into types of dinosaurs, the book is easy to file for each animal also gives information on as well as numerous student interviewees. use – invertebrates, early vertebrates, dinosaurs class, order, family, genus/species, size, weight, 069642 ...... 9.99 7.99 and birds, and mammals. The book begins by original diet, present diet, and habitat. Published explaining prehistoric life – how life began, evo- by Answers in Genesis, these guides promote lution, timeline of life, fossils, and fossil hunting a 6-day creationist point-of-view, and use a Dinosaurs & Fossils all from a secular perspective. Join paleontolo- few pages in the introduction to briefly outline gists as they excavate fossils and bones to learn creation, the fall, death, the flood, extinction, Informational / Textual Resources more about the size and shapes of these prehis- animal kinds and adaptations, defense attack toric creatures. Colorful photos, illustrations, and structures, evolution, natural selection, biomes, What Really Happened to the Dinosaurs? (PK-6) charts, take you on a visual journey that will stewardship, and the good news of salvation. Lots of kids wonder about this. Take a jour- engage young learners and help them understand Guides are also available for the museum and ney back in time with Tracker John and D.J. more about dinosaurs! 304 pgs, pb. ~ Donna the aquarium. These make great companions to (Dino Jr.). In this educational adventure, they’ll 064474 ...... 19.99 13.95 the Complete Field Trip in a Books listed above. explore the world through the flood, learn about 219 pgs with spiral binding for easy use on the dinosaurs, and how sin changed the world. Dinosaurs: The Bare Bones! (Basher) (3-AD) go. – Zach Full-color illustrations add to the interest, as this Basher books are wildly popular for the cute EACH GUIDE ...... 12.99 10.50 book answers young children’s questions about graphics and science information presented in a 044906 Aquarium 043854 Zoo creation, dinosaurs, and the flood, both scientifi- child-friendly, understandable way. What Basher cally and Biblically. has done for countless other science topics, they Complete Field Trip in a Book (3-8) 012083 ...... 10.99 8.79 now bring to dinosaurs! Divided into four chap- These creation-based resources provide tons of ters: Veggie Munchers, Meat Crunchers, High information, tips, and activities, whether you’re ☼Ultimate Dinosaurs (K-4) Fliers and Water Lovers, this book provides three planning a field trip or just want to stay in your Even the very young have an infatuation with key characteristics of the dinosaur, a brief “bio” own home and feel like you’re on one. Each dinosaurs. This book by DK is written for the of each dinosaur and bulleted facts covering hardcover “field-trip-in-a-book” houses a spiral younger crowd and includes more visuals and a date discovered, pronunciation, name meaning, bound book as well as a “tool kit” – a pouch in smaller amount of text. Photos and illustrations geological period and date, and size. Includes the back cover holding additional materials like are dominant on every page, and textual infor- glossary and 18”x 12 1/2” removable poster. 64 maps, case notes and field journals to fill out on mation is presented in short readable sections. pgs, pb. ~ Deanne your trip, fact cards, and challenges. Each book Rather than being divided by types of dinosaurs, 064408 ...... 7.99 5.95 is divided into four sections: Before the Trip, this book is in four general sections – world of During the Trip, After the Trip, and Appendices. dinosaurs, living body, senses and behavior, and Dragons of the Deep (3-AD) In the “Before” section, students will utilize the death of the dinosaurs. A glossary lists many of One of my favorite books when I was younger planning calendar and supplies list and com- the new words they will encounter in this book. was The Great Dinosaur Mystery and the Bible plete a few devotionals meant to prepare you The information is more concise for shorter atten- - I read it over and over again! I only wish this for the trip and seeing the amazing creatures tion spans, but still includes the DK quality you book was available then; I’m sure it would have God has designed. The “During the Trip” sec- expect in their reference materials. Your little been a favorite, too! This gripping title looks at tion makes up the majority of each book, as it ones will enjoy just flipping through all of these dinosaurs and prehistoric creatures of the oceans, first provides you with insights and guidelines realistic dinosaur pictures. 128 pgs, hc. ~ Donna from a biblical perspective. An introduction about the trip and then gives details on what 033241 ...... 16.99 11.95 discusses “dragons” in the sea, and “monsters” you will be seeing. They give lots of information in the Bible, before we look at some dragons about the animals you’ll see, highlighting their ☼First Dinosaur Encyclopedia (1-6) and monsters close-up. Sixteen incredible (and unique characteristics/designs, behaviors, and DK offers another in the huge!) ancient ocean dwellers are discussed, life cycles. There are colorful photographs, fun line of First Encyclopedias to including the megalodon (a giant shark), the facts, and maps of habitats so the book is very encourage young learners. ichthyosaur, the mesonychoteuthis (“colossal visually appealing as well as informative. The Divided by the geologic time squid”), the sarcosuchus (a giant crocodile), the “After the Trip” section provides lots of activities periods, this book presents styxasaurus (similar to a pleisiosaur), and many to expand upon your trip and ensure that the dinosaurs in chronological more that will whet many an imagination! Each fun and facts will be remembered. There are order – Triassic, Jurassic, sea-dweller is discussed in a good amount of reproducible activities like word searches and and Cretaceous. The book detail, with regards to size, diet, habitat, similar matching exercises, as well as more hands-on is rounded out with sections attributes to creatures we are more familiar with activities like creating a booklet about your trip on other forms of life, fossils, today, comparative size to an adult scuba diver, or using some of the materials in the attached and the end of the dinosaurs. Every page is filled and lots of other fascinating details. The text “tool kit”. The Appendices include a glossary, a with illustrations and bite-sized pieces of infor- is accompanied by great photos of fossils from Bible verse index, and teaching suggestions and mation. At the bottom of each two-page spread, these creatures, illustrations of what they may tips. The books are first-rate, with glossy, colorful there is a question and answer about one of the have looked like, and photos of similar creatures. pages, captivating photographs, and useful and creatures found on those pages. Each section An exciting and well-done book that covers a interesting Creation-friendly information. All in of pages has color-coding at the bottom, and lot of creatures not often included in dinosaur all, these high-quality books offer a great way to special sections throughout the book encourage books, and from a biblical perspective too! - Jess expand your trip to any of the featured locations readers to look more closely at the pages – “pic- 034868 ...... 15.99 12.75 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 673 Dinosaurs of Eden (4-8) tures on the cards match those in the Discovering EACH KIT ...... 9.99 8.99 Travel back in time, back to the beginning when Dinosaurs Bulletin Board Set, #41594, and could 019814 Apatosaurus the world was born, back to when dinosaurs be used together if teaching a dinosaur unit. ~ 019873 Brachiosaurus roamed the earth. This children’s book written Donna 019958 Parasaurolophus by Ken Ham transports your young ones back in 064686 ...... 3.99 3.50 019974 Stegosaurus time by putting them in the role of time travelers 019996 Triceratops to visit the story of man. They will don their Dino Hatcher (assorted style) (PK-4) 020021 T-Rex time-travel gear and stop in at the story of cre- 024768 ...... 5.00 4.50 020023 Velociraptor ation, visit Adam & Eve in the Garden of Eden, 020025 Pteranodon observe dinosaurs in ancient times, go forward ☼Jurassic Dino Eggs Excavation Dig (K-6) 020030 Mammuthus to the flood, and witness the effects of sin in Experience the thrill of discovery - kid sized! the world. KJV Bible references are included to Each gypsum egg includes a hidden, miniature offer support for the information being presented. dinosaur that is waiting to be found. Includes Throughout their travels they will encounter all miniature chisel, instructions, and information types of dinosaurs and learn about them from about your dinosaur discovery. Assorted min- a Biblical perspective. Many dinosaurs are iature dinosaurs (12). Dinosaur length varies - illustrated with an explanation of their name – approx. 1.5”-6”. ~ Deanne Camarasaurus (chambered reptile), Seismosaurus 071211 ...... 2.99 2.69 (earthquake reptile), and Oviraptor (egg thief) to name just a few. This cutely illustrated, 64-page, Dinosaur Excavation Kit (K-6) hardcover book is great for dinosaur lovers with- Discover and build your own dinosaur skeleton out the ‘millions of years’ perspective. ~ Donna with this excavation kit. With the digging tool 035918 ...... 15.99 12.75 and brush, skeleton pieces are revealed inside the earthen block like a paleontologist out on a ☼Dinosaurs: Marvels of God’s Design (5-AD) dig would find. The pieces can then be assem- Learn about dinosaurs from a Biblical per- bled using modeling glue (not included in the kit) Amazing Squishy T-Rex (2-AD) spective in this Master Books resource. The 14 to build a full skeleton that can be painted and This model kit allows your young dinosaur chapters explain dinosaurs: Biblical Beginnings kept on display. Kit contains everything needed enthusiast to take their passion to the next level! and the Ark, Dinosaur Basics, True Age of to excavate and build one dinosaur. Children will experience the thrill of being a pale- Dinosaurs, Dinosaur Discoveries, Varieties of 052130 ...... 10.00 7.95 ontologist as they construct the 15” T-Rex layer Theropod Design, Sauropodomorpha, Suborder by layer, from squishy organs to the clear plastic Ornithopoda, Suborder Marginocephalia, Explore Real Fossils Science Kit (1-AD) body shell. Dinosaur includes 5 squishy organs Suborder Thyreophora, Dinosaur Biology and Discover real fossil specimens with Dr. Cool! (heart, intestines, lungs, stomach, and tongue), 9 Anatomy, Dinosaur Behavior, Dinosaur Endings The colorful guide explains how fossils are plastic bones and muscles, and clear outer shell and Extinction, Digging Dinosaurs, and Real formed and it also includes photos and facts of pieces. Once completed, your dinosaur can be Story of the Dinosaurs. This high-quality book the types of specimens found in your set. Dr. displayed on the plastic ‘rock’ stand. Kit also includes photos and illustrations on every page Cool’s specimens range in size from approximate- includes The Mighty Rex, a 24-pg. book from along with interesting text explaining how dino- ly ¾” to 2”, and some of them are very unusual, Dennis Schatz, a noted scientist from Seattle’s saurs fit into the Biblical timeline. Let your chil- like the iridescent ammonite. The 16-page full Pacific Science Center. Evolutionary content. dren read the real account of dinosaurs and their color guide is the same for both kits, so not all Detailed instructions included. ~ Deanne time here on earth with this thorough resource. of the specimens in the guide will be found in 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs 191 pgs, hc. ~ Donna the 10-fossil kit. Intended for the curious, this kit 061900 ...... 24.99 19.95 025055 ...... 29.99 22.50 can be used as a hands-on supplement to your science curriculum or just use it to explore. A Ultimate Dino Dig Kit (3-8) Supplemental Resources nice collection for your future paleontologist, all Dig, explore and build –every paleontologist’s fossils are from right here in the U.S. ~ Donna dream. Several things come together to make this Discovering Dinosaurs Bulletin Board Set(PK-3) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs an ultimate kit: Excavation brick with 3 fossils to Children love dinosaurs and this fun set is sure 014079 Set of 10 Fossils . . . 19.95 dig: tooth, bone and feces, along with a digging to delight. Containing 20 dinosaurs, 20 fun fact Dinosaur bone, shark tooth, ammonite, bra- tool, brush and plastic magnifier. Once your cards and 5 landscape pieces, children can make chiopod, crinoid, gastropod and more (spec- excavation is complete, it is time to build the 3D their own 2D prehistoric paradise in their bed- imens may vary by kit) T-Rex puzzle. Also included is an activity booklet room or schoolroom. 014056 Set of 15 Fossils . . . 29.95 with 10 puzzles, mazes and additional challeng- Dinosaur dimensions vary with the largest mea- Gastropod, trilobite, shark tooth, mosasaur es. Release your child’s inner paleontologist with suring approx. 24” x 8” and the smallest measur- tooth, ammonites, orthoceras, bivalve, coral, this fun kit from Dr. Cool! ~ Deanne ing approx. 9” x 3 ½”. Landscape pieces also vary crinoid, urchin, dinosaur bone, and coprolite. 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs in size and range from 11” across to 2” across. 031976 ...... 14.95 Corresponding fun fact cards measure 9” x 4 ½” Dino Skeleton Excavation Kits (1-8) and include dinosaur names and pronunciation, Uncover the secrets of the deep, like a real Fossil Excavation Kit (3-8) a map of where they lived, and vital statistics: paleontologist! Each kit includes the bones of a There are a lot of “fossil dig” kits on the market, height, length and weight. Colorful perforated complete dinosaur skeleton encased in a semi- but we like this one because while it’s inexpen- cardstock for easy removal. ~ Deanne soft clay brick. Depending on when and where sive, kids are digging out five actual fossils, not 041594 ...... 14.99 11.50 each dinosaur lived (on land, in the water, or replicas. Inside the box you’ll find a 4 ¼” x 3 ½” during the Ice Age), the clay is appropriately x 2 ¼” block of gypsum sandplaster, a wooden Dinosaur Mighty Match Challenge Cards (PK-K) colored to that environment. Using the included chisel and a wood-handled brush. Aspiring pale- This set of 54 dinosaur cards (3 1/8” x 5 1/4”) hammer and chisel, kids chip away until they ontologists can chip away at the plaster to dis- is great for playing games while learning about free all the realistically-textured bones (approxi- cover the fossils, which may include shark teeth, 18 different dinosaurs – 18 picture card pairs (36 mately 13 pieces), wash the excess clay off, and various shells, ammonites, crinoid stems and cards) and 18 fact cards. Each fact card includes then assemble them into skeletons ranging from more, identifiable by matching to the pictures name pronunciation, type of dinosaur, height, 8.2” to 15.3” long. Note that the pieces are hard on the side of the box. When they’re finished length, and weight in both metric and standard plastic and may break if handled too forcefully. digging and cleaning up their specimens, they measure. Play games like Dinosaur Matchup, Assembly instructions and information about the can display their finds proudly. Match & Clap, and Ultimate Fun-a-saurus with dinosaurs are included. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. these colorful, detailed dinosaur cards. The pic- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 046845 ...... 9.00 7.25 674 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Wonders of God’s World Dinosaur Book (3-6) es allow. The supplies needed for activities are minerals and silicate); a whole chapter is devoted If you’re looking for a fun yet fact-filled intro- easily available household items. Earlier I men- to limestone – for its abundance and importance; duction to dinosaurs from a Christian point of tioned my philosophy that flexibility is essential soil; earth’s structure; and lastly, ideas or theories view, check out this book. Besides captivating, for elementary curriculum. Thankfully, the pub- about the past and the earth’s age. Something biblically/scientific based facts and information, lisher includes free downloadable schedules on you don’t often see in Science books, this text this activity book includes toys to make, games her website which include a 14-week schedule, presents ideas or theories about dating the age of to play, puzzles, puppets, dot-to-dots, tangram a seasonal schedule or a template to create your rocks, fossils, the earth, and tectonics, but never puzzles, and mazes. The black and white illus- own schedule. Also available from the publish- endorses one over the other. The author discuss- trations throughout the book are perfect for color- er are supplemental lists of living books and es the difference between observable facts and ing. The book includes tons of information about Youtube video links if you would like to provide inference, focusing on the facts. what makes a dinosaur, how fossils are made more depth to the lessons. Both the Reader and Each chapter begins with the textual information and restored, the history of dinosaurs and fossil Activity Book (with answers) are SC. Scripture and is followed by different types of activities – hunting, faults in the evolution theory, Creation references in KJV. ~ Deanne comprehension check (short answer), videos to (in six, 24-hour days), the different types of dino- 066197 Reader ...... 9.50 9.25 watch, matching pictures, crosswords, etc. saurs and features their bodies had, Noah’s flood, 066196 Activity Book . . . 19.99 18.95 This curriculum is a good introduction to rocks, and more. The information is plentiful and, with with age-appropriate explanations, some colorful the dozens of accompanying hands-on activities, ☼Earth & Space Worksheets (1-8) graphics, hands-on activities, and the familiar students will have lots of fun as they learn the Supplement your science curriculum with the Ellen McHenry fingerprint characters and car- basics about dinosaur life and the different types activities and experiments found in this helpful toons. A weighty resource with 130+ student of dinosaurs. As a bonus, a glossy, 2-page poster series. Each book offers a list of learning expec- pages, answer key, bibliography that includes is included that pictures and identifies some of tations, a teacher assessment rubric, a student helpful website links, and teacher’s section (full the most amazing dinosaurs. The book is not self-assessment rubric, and an introduction to of games crafts, labs, and activities to pick and reproducible, so any patterns that must be cut out the content. The intent of the books is two-fold choose those that best fit you and your learner). have a blank back and students can color, com- – to teach concepts and give an opportunity for 300+ pgs, pb. ~ Donna plete puzzles, and read directly from the book. application. Each activity begins with criteria for 001156 Book ...... 32.95 31.95 128 pgs, pb. ~ Rachel success and the learning intent, list of materials, 001144 Student Text ...... 13.95 13.75 002219 ...... 9.99 7.99 and the procedure to implement the lesson/ activity. Pages for each activity (worksheets) are Dig It Up! Fossil Excavation (3-AD) reproducible for group use and include textual Excavation kits seem to be very popular right information on specific topics along with writing now, and this series ranks at the top of the list for activities, and sometimes hands-on activities. me. These are bigger than most kits on the mar- Examples of activities are experimenting with soil ket, and the end result is a sturdy, antique-look- absorption in 7th grade, making a sundial in 1st ing dinosaur skeleton that can be displayed (I grade, and testing rocks for hardness in 3rd grade. have one at my desk right now). Enjoy learning about the Earth and space above The plaster block included in these sets is over with the addition of these activity books. 96 pgs, 6 inches wide and 17 inches long. There are pb. ~ Donna 20 skeleton pieces in the block to be excavated EACH BOOK ...... 15.99 11.95 using the included hammer, chisel, brush, and 069428 Grade 1 069428 Grade 5 sponge. Using the included instructions, snap 069427 Grade 2 069427 Grade 6 together the pieces to build the Triceratops that 069429 Grade 3 069429 Grade 7 is 12.5” long and the T Rex, which is over 14”. 069440 Grade 4 069440 Grade 8 Have some BIG excavation fun with the Dig It Up! kits. ~ Donna Earth Science (5-8) EACH KIT (EXCEPT NOTED) . . 29.95 This book is composed of over 100 reproduc- 032672 Triceratops ible worksheets that cover various aspects of Painless Earth Science (6-9) 032689 Tyrannosaurus Rex earth science. The exercises encourage students Another addition to the “Painless” series, this 066584 ☼Big Bugs . . . . . 24.95 to identify different things using words from the book does a great job of explaining the concepts provided word bank. Students do everything from of earth science. Earth science is presented in EARTH SCIENCE labeling hemispheres and landforms to filling out easy-to-understand terminology that will help charts describing clouds and weather patterns to students understand. Chapters cover the topics Instructional identifying scientific equipment and units of mea- of earth structure, atmosphere, weather and Science of Seasons (1-6) sure. A few crossword puzzles and dot-to-dot climate, hydrosphere, lithosphere, weathering, A firm believer that Science should be engaging, activities are also included, but most of the work- erosion and deposition, earthquakes and volca- hands-on and flexible in the elementary years, sheets just prompt students to label diagrams or noes, plate tectonics, earth’s history, and earth I was excited to see this new Charlotte Mason identify structures. The worksheets can be used in space. Every chapter includes textual infor- influenced curriculum. Written from a Christian as a general review or teachers can select exer- mation that has been written to the student, dia- perspective, the heart of the instructional mate- cises throughout the book to correlate with their grams, illustrations, ‘brain ticklers’ which review rial is found in the Reader. Vibrantly illustrated, studies. Almost every area of earth science that material from the previous section, boxes with the Reader begins with a study of the equinox is covered at these grades is included somewhere vocabulary and important facts, and a summary and a big-picture view of the seasons before start- in the worksheets, including weather, rocks of the chapter in bulleted format. You even have ing the focused study on the four seasons which and minerals, seasons, planets, volcanoes, and the option of downloading a free app for iPhone, weaves together science, common celebrations oceans. An answer key is included. ~ Rachel S. iPod Touch, iPad, and Android, which includes throughout the world, and a sampling of seasonal 013210 ...... 12.99 9.50 quizzes and games. The quizzes test over mate- recipes. The reproducible (for individual families) rial taken directly from the book, but the games Activity Book brings to life the topics through a ☼Rocks and Dirt (5-9) are simply for fun – not content related. Use wide range of hands-on activities including mak- Author Ellen McHenry is known for her straight- this 300+ page book as a self-study course in the ing your own comic books, copywork, a Greek forward approach to science topics. Everything middle school grades, or as a course summary, and Latin Root Cards vocabulary game, art proj- (except lab supplies) between two covers. This review, or introduction for Earth Science. You ects, related geography activities, graphing activ- reproducible book is great for classrooms, home- could also use this as a supplement to your exist- ities, lapbook activities and much more. Due to schoolers, and coops. Chapter content builds ing curriculum, to add simpler explanations and the vivid color in the activity book and templates, conceptually– elements first; then minerals and fun review. ~ Donna you may wish to invest in one per child, if financ- silicates (comprised of elements); rocks (made of 052506 ...... 11.99 9.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 675 Informational / Textual Resources in smaller font for older children. With charming illustrations reminiscent of Eric Carle, this is per- Water Dance (PK-6) fect for read aloud time for multi-ages! A junior “I am the rain.” This unique short story tells library guild selection. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne about the water cycle from the perspective of 022415 ...... 7.95 5.95 water. The poetic language of this book is com- plemented by the stunning illustrations – oil ☼Volcano: Eruption & Healing of Mount St. paintings so realistic that they take on a pho- Helens (2-5) tographic quality. More detailed information See Mount St. Helens before, during, and after about the water cycle is featured in the back. By the eruption with the beautiful photos found in Thomas Locker. 32 pages, sc. – Rachel this book. With each picture is an explanation of 004521 ...... 7.99 6.25 the view as you read through the chapters – the Volcano Awakes, the Big Blast, Survivors and Usborne Look Inside Our World (K-3) Colonizers, Links and More Links, and Volcanoes What would your little one like to know about and Life. Readers will learn about the cycle of Building Blocks in Earth Science (7-9) the Earth? Lift the flaps of all shapes and sizes to life and how the devastation of Mount St. Helens Learn about Earth Science from a Biblical worl- see facts about our world: running rivers, fasci- contributed to the area around it. This is a won- dview. Use this 160-page book as a resource or nating forests, the watery world, the dry world, derful book for explaining to younger children pair it up with your science curriculum to add things we use and our extraordinary earth. 80 about volcanic eruptions and its effects on the more dimension to the history and methods of flaps hide interesting tidbits of information on environment. 60 pgs, pb. ~ Donna discovery and invention. Dr. Gary Parker will every page of this 13-pg board book. See the 025181 ...... 9.99 7.75 take you from Newton’s discovery of gravity to waer cycle steps or find who is lurking in the the formation of the Grand Canyon using as your rain forest by lifting flaps to reveal “Our World.” Big Book of Earth and Sky (2-7) guide the Bible as the ultimate “history book of 059677 ...... 14.99 13.49 Master Books has done it again! This wonderful the world”. resource is brought to us by the same people as Not just an information book, this will chal- Seymour Simon Science Topics (1-5) the popular Big Book of History. Surveying the lenge you to think about your view of creation Breathtaking photography and clear, informa- earth and sky from core to outer atmosphere, this through questions called Building Inspection. tive text are this prolific author’s trademarks. “big book” is more like a large wall chart, unfold- After reading each chapter (which uses science Designed to give children a better understanding ing to 15’ long. The twenty panels can be viewed to support the Scriptures), content is reviewed of the universe and its many elements, this series individually or conveniently hung on the wall for using these questions to help solidify a Biblical presents our universe in an intriguing and easy to a comprehensive display. Topics include Earth’s outline of Earth’s history. Earth structure, atmo- understand way, without skimping on informa- core, fossil formations and the geological column sphere, minerals, rocks, water table, and types tion. Each book encompasses a different topic, from a catastrophic flood perspective, crystals of volcanoes are just a few of the topics covered. so you can pick and choose to fit your student’s and rocks, oceans, erosions, fossils and coal, Full of black and white illustrations and photos interests. The books are full of illustrations; caves, the water cycle, clouds, tallest mountains on almost every page, this book offers visuals they often even contain full pages devoted to and atmospheres. Engagingly illustrated, this to enhance understanding. Important facts and depicting the topic. Although these books are wall chart beckons children to dive deeper into vocabulary are in bold throughout the reading not written from a Christian perspective, they the planet we call home. The panels are well-or- and answers to the questions are found in the mostly stick to just the scientific without getting ganized with interesting textual information and back of the book. ~ Donna into theory. The space-oriented books may colorful illustrations. Also included are Scripture 032793 ...... 15.99 12.75 mention evolution briefly to explain age and references from the NKJV Bible and a web link beginnings, but they tend to leave it to specula- for a free PDF (downloadable/printable) teacher Lyrical Earth Science Vol. 1 (7-10) tion. However, in Our Solar System, the author guide. The Teacher Guide is also available print- Lyrical Learning has expanded their musical does try and explain how our solar system was ed for your convenience for a nominal cost. It learning from the life sciences into earth science! formed, and this is explained through evolution. includes vocabulary lists and activities correlat- Using the same format of setting important sci- The books run about 30 pages, except Our Solar ing to themes presented in the book including ence concepts with old, familiar tunes, they System, which is quite a bit longer. - Melissa an introductions to speleology (caves), oceanog- have created 18 songs teaching earth science EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . 6.99 5.50 raphy, meteorology, and paleontology. Activities concepts including topics such as plate tectonics, 067572 Horses vary and include biblical connections, mapping earthquakes, volcanoes, minerals, types of rocks, 067589 Rocks & Minerals activities, hands-on models, additional science weathering, erosion, glaciers, groundwater, soil, 011811 Sun activities, and fill in the blank and short answer and topographical maps. Melodies used include 067591 Water quizzes. Also includes a subject and related Handel’s Water Music, My Grandfather’s Clock, EACH BOOK BELOW . . . . 7.99 5.95 key panel chart, answer key and recommended Shendandoah, Souza’s Washington Post March, 011785 Comets, Meteors and Asteroids resources for additional reading. ~ Deanne The Boll Weevil, Wabash Cannonball, and oth- 005345 Earthquakes 036446 Big Book . . . . .17.99 13.50 ers. As an example, here are a few lines from 011788 Galaxies 032740 Teacher Guide . . .6.99 5.59 “Igneous Rock,” set to the tune of “Anchors 011792 Lightning Away.” “Igneous rock can be one of two kinds 011800 Oceans Everything Volcanoes and Earthquakes (3-7) - Intrusive starts as magma - And cools slowly 011801 Our Solar System Just when you thought you knew everything underneath the - Ground. Like in granite, large 011808 Stars about volcanoes and earthquakes, here comes a crystals explain - Why this abundant rock has 005346 Storms National Geographic Kids’ Everything book that coarser texture - It’s the coarser grain.” The 005344 Volcanoes is sure to astound and amaze! Full color pages, nearly 100-page booklet included contains work- 007763 Weather photographs and illustrations with compelling sheets to reinforce concepts learned in the songs. information are the perfect combination to entice Written and produced by the same team that Volcano Rising (2-4) the most reluctant of readers. In these fascinating created Lyrical Life Science, this new offering Kaboom! Destruction follows…or does it? Have pages you will learn where 75% of volcanic maintains the same quality and format. For a you ever considered the creative power of a eruptions take place, the average temperature more complete review, please see the Lyrical Life volcano? Both destructive and creative eruptions of lava, the number of earthquakes detected Science description in our Life Science & Nature occur, but this cool introduction to volcanoes around the globe each year, which Hawaiian section. - Jess focuses on the positive, creative power that cre- goddess lives inside a volcano and much more. 001758 Complete w/ CD . .29.50 24.95 ates a volcano’s rising. Uniquely, this book offers Concludes with fun quiz, lava lamp activity and 001768 Workbook only . . .5.95 5.75 a simple narrative for young children in a larger interactive glossary. 64 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 025963 CD only . . . . . 14.00 11.95 font and additional, scientific and historic details 022419 ...... 12.95 9.50 676 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Geography: A Visual Encyclopedia (2-AD) a wind tunnel, creating a cake batter lava flow, Volcanoes & Earthquakes Kit (5-12) As I ooooh and aaahhh my way through the and designing a series of avalanches. These Volcanoes and earthquakes are a constant beautiful pictures in this book, I am reminded of hands-on experiments are well designed to suc- source of intrigue for young and old alike, and what an amazing place the earth is. It is diverse, cessfully convey important scientific concepts this kit lets you learn about them in a fun, hands- rugged, and awesome. DK always does an amaz- and terms. 120 pgs, pb. ~ Mike on fashion. Learn about volcanic eruptions, ing job with photographic presentation, and this 015282 ...... 15.95 11.50 vocabulary, plate tectonics, tsunamis, seismo- book is no exception. Take a visual journey from graphs, and more. the beginning of the solar system, to rocks and Supplemental Resources Included in this kit: plaster powder, sodium minerals, water formation, weather and climate, bicarbonate, tartaric acid, measuring cup, wood- life on earth, the human world, and mapping All About Volcanoes Earth Science Kit (3-8) en spatula, red food coloring, small bottle & the world. Every photo, illustration, and map is Mark, our family expert on natural disasters, screw top, black plastic tube, volcanic rocks, accompanied by a small amount of information. would love to get his hands on this! Kids can seismograph model, tectonics puzzle, volcano A country factfile summarizes all of the coun- create seven different types of volcanoes and a quiz game, volcano model, globe model, safe- tries of the world by offering facts about each geyser in a durable 3-D volcano landscape. But ty glasses, and a helpful experiment manual. – area, population, capital, currency, official the best part is the spectacular eruptions - from You will also need some additional easy-to-find language, life expectancy, and information about 6 inches to 6 feet high - provided by a safe, items to perform some of the experiments. The an accompanying picture. A glossary is included no-flames, non-toxic Volcano Bottle. Along the 48-page experiment manual includes full color for words that might be unfamiliar. I am always way, learn about the different types of volcanoes, illustrations for 11 experiments and photos and curious about new destinations and intrigued by how they work, why they form, and where to illustrations of each topic. Have a lot of fun as photos from different areas (I might want to go find them, in the accompanying 32-page booklet. you learn about our volatile planet earth and all there someday), but not all of the photos provide Also includes a colorful volcano poster, paints, of its inner rumblings. ~ Donna that information. Another thing to keep in mind painting guide and brushes. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs is that this is from a secular perspective; theories 002863 ...... 22.00 14.95 043662 ...... 36.95 33.20 as fact abound. 300+pgs, p/b. ~ Donna 017164 ...... 19.99 13.95 Ultimate Volcano Science Kit (3-8) Smithsonian Giant Volcano Kit (6-10) This might just be the most awesome volcano kit Kindle the love of science in your child into a First Earth Encyclopedia (3-6) we carry! This kit includes a volcano mold, plas- bursting eruption with this fascinating volcano How big is the Sahara? Which products are ter, eruption powder, paint, paintbrush, book- kit. This kit will allow your young scientist to in greatest demand around the world? You lets, and real specimens (geode, obsidian and actually build and erupt their very own vol- just might need a good reference book to come pumice). Be creative and paint your volcano to cano. The kit includes a plastic volcano sub- up with the answers to these and many other make it personally yours, then make it erupt over structure, volcano making compound, bottle questions. The First Earth Encyclopedia by DK and over with the erupting powder. The geode, and tube erupting system, three REAL volcanic has the same visual appeal as other DK products obsidian and pumice are included so you can rocks, erupting mix, safety goggles, and detailed and is packed full of information and interesting see and feel the different types of igneous rocks. instructions. The 25 pg instruction booklet is full facts for children from a secular perspective. You even get the bonus activity of breaking the of intriguing facts about the science and history Every page is laid out in a scrap booking style geode to see what types of crystals are inside the of volcanoes and contains a detailed glossary with photographs and accompanying text. An rock. The Activity booklet includes ten fun puz- of volcanic terms. This entertaining kit is safe, extension question is printed at the bottom of zles - word search, dot-to-dot, a word jumble, easy to do, and will provide your student with each evenly numbered page and the answer crossword, a very challenging volcano maze, an understanding of how volcanoes work. ~ Carl can be found at the bottom of the odd num- and five more types of puzzles. The Adventure 029695 ...... 14.99 13.95 bered pages (upside down). A ‘Curiosity Quiz’ Guide includes information about volcanoes, will send you searching through the pages for structure of the earth, plate tectonics, etc. with ASTRONOMY / SPACE answers, ‘Become an Expert’ tells you where to colored photographs. Great fun to paint, erupt, look for additional information within the book, and learn about volcanoes and rocks. ~ Donna Instructional and ‘Hands on’ activities show you how you CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs can try some things for yourself. You will find 052593 ...... 14.99 Astronomy for All Ages (1-12) these scattered through the color-coded pages For anyone interested in astronomy, this book of the book. Children will find information on provides a thorough, hands-on, extremely inter- the world’s physical geography, our living world esting and educational course. Rather than (ecosystems), human geography, and maps. A being just a wealth of information, it is pre- reference section at the back of the book includes sented through 51 different activities. Instead a map of the world, photos of unique locations of just reading about it, students experience it, on earth, a view of the earth at night, and a glos- although they still get all of the quality informa- sary. I’m always a fan of the DK photography, tion provided as background information to the and it has great appeal for even non-reading, activities. Charts, diagrams, and photographs younger children - this hardcover, 120+ page complete the lessons and help present the con- book is no exception. ~ Donna Smoothfoam Mega Volcano Kit (3-AD) cepts discussed in the text. The book is divided 016325 ...... 16.99 11.95 Build your own volcano with this easy to assem- into six sections, each focusing on a different ble kit. Three pieces make up the volcano. Paint aspect of space. The first chapter begins with Natural Disasters: Investigate Earth’s Most the outside of the pieces, let them dry and easily the naked-eye sky - activities and information Destructive Forces (4-7) assemble. After your volcano has dried, insert an about the night sky visible without the use of a Students who are studying earth science or empty plastic water or soda bottle inside for your telescope. Here students are introduced to the completing a unit study focused upon natural eruption. The kit includes the three foam volca- constellations found in the sky during the four disasters will profit from this applied science no parts, 4 small pots of paint, 1 bottle of black different seasons, learning the names of the con- activity book that features 25 engaging hands-on paint, and 2 paint brushes. You will need to sup- stellations, their placement at different times of projects. The text teaches readers about several ply vinegar, baking soda, red food coloring, dish the year, and some of the most well-known stars significant natural disasters from the past, what soap, empty bottle, measuring cup, measuring contained in them. After studying the charts of caused them, the impact they had on a given spoon, small funnel (optional), and a large tray or the night skies, the next activity directs students region, and how people can best cope with pan on which to place your volcano. Instructions in constructing their own planispheres. Other similar natural calamities today. As this study are found on the side of the box for assembly and activities cover star brightness, telling time, unfolds, students perform specific projects or eruptions, and Smoothfoam is easy to paint and latitude, star sizes, artificial satellites, and light experiments that often utilize simple household assemble for some quick volcano fun! ~ Donna pollution. The next section focuses on the moon. items. Projects include activities such as making 065966 ...... 22.00 17.50 continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 677 Activities include learning the moon’s phases, on earth view the sky, and how we can learn reminds readers that they may not be able to looking for lunar seas and craters, learning about the patterns of movement of the sun, moon and complete all of the activities in order, due to the the moon landing, and observing different cycles stars and apply this knowledge for practical use. time of the year or weather conditions, so they of the moon such as lunar crescents and eclipses. This is the way astronomy has been studied for may have to skip back and forth a bit to complete Section three revolves around the sun. Students centuries, before we developed high-tech instru- them. Eight chapter tests and test answers are will learn about the sun’s period of rotation, the ments to satisfy our never-ending curiosity about included at the end of the book. The journal/ Northern Lights, sundials, analemmas, and solar the surfaces of other planets, the structure of manual is reproducible for individual family use eclipses through the activities in this chapter. stars and planets, and what else is out there. To only. 180 pages, pb. Finally, students move on to the entire solar sys- fulfill this purpose, Signs & Seasons focuses on So, if you think you’ve already covered astron- tem. In this section they will learn about various learning classical astronomy through the cycles omy, sit tight and enjoy this course which helps planets, gravity, meteors, micrometeorites, com- of movement of celestial bodies and how these you understand what you actually see when you ets, and ellipses, and they’ll even get to build a change through a day, a month, and a year. The look up at the stars at night. 262 pgs, hc. – Jess pocket solar system. In the Deep Space section, course is written from a Biblical standpoint, and 022914 Student Text ...... 39.00 32.50 students will be able to observe double stars, star author Jay Ryan reminds us that the sun, moon 003309 Field Journal/Test Bk 16.00 13.95 clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. The last section and stars were actually created for keeping time, delves into telescopes and photography, teaching though we may rarely think of them in this way. Crossroads Science & Faith: Astronomy Through students about optics, telescopes, cameras, and Seven chapters (and an epilogue) cover an intro- a Christian Worldview (9-12) many of their astronomical capabilities. Here duction to the sky, day, night, the cycle of the The culmination of worldview and astronomy students will build their own reflecting telescopes month, the position of the sun in the sky and its’ results in a very interesting course for high school and spectroscopes, as well as capture some pic- apparent movement to us, the cycle of the year, students. The authors of this curriculum are astron- tures of the moon and star trails. The activities the seasonal stars, “wandering” stars (planets), omers and scientists with a goal of “preparing are clearly marked throughout the book to show and the calendar. Topics studied within include students to engage in courteous and thoughtful age appropriateness, and adult assistance would the divisions of the day, astronomical align- dialogue with respect to science and faith issues be the most beneficial for the student. Working ments, the circle of the meridian, phases of the while they learn about the remarkable science of through the activities in the book could easily moon, eclipses and why they occur, changes in astronomy.” This is a one-year curriculum (1 credit) take an entire year, so this is a fairly serious the sky through the seasons, the motions of the suggested for use by junior and senior (11th and course. The book contains several appendices, planets, and much more. Historical information 12th grade) high school students. including a bibliography, listing of dealers of is woven throughout the text, which ties together The course is written to the student with all equipment, lunar phase dates, planet position, what we observe in the skies today, and what information presented in the softcover textbook. and astronomy web sites. Appropriate for even ancient astronomers learned from viewing the The text is presented in 2 parts (like 2 textbooks young children, this book is equally useful for same sky years ago. Each chapter is formatted in one). The first part of the text is an introduc- adults interested in learning about the night sky. like a science text, with very readable, fascinat- tion to science and faith. There are 5 chapters in 214 pgs. - Melissa ing text accompanied by large, clear, grayscale the first part – Science and Worldviews; Science 026495 ...... 19.95 15.50 illustrations that offer a visual component that and Faith: Two Approaches for Understanding matches the reading. The diagrams that show the World; Science and Faith: Four Interactions; Teaching Astronomy Through Art (3-12) the movement of the stars are especially helpful, Exposing the Conflicts: Scientists Christians and Are you looking for a way to breathe new life as they show their change in position over time, Human Attitudes; and Tips and Tools for Sound into your astronomy studies? These supplemental from the ground, so they should be similar to Arguments. These first five chapters are extremely lessons reinforce astronomy facts while teaching what you observe in the night sky. Quotes from important in the foundation of worldviews and art techniques. Art topics in both books include the Bible, famous astronomers, and others are the authors suggest doing parts I and II of the text cylinders or spheres, shading, contrasting, blend- scattered throughout the text, and in keeping simultaneously. There is no instruction on how ing oil pastels, watercolor, map making, and with the “classical” theme, historical woodcuts to incorporate the two, but they believe that if more within the context of astronomy topics such and vintage art are also used. the science and faith section (Part I) is introduced as telescopes, astronomers, stars, comets, the Following the text portion of the book, you’ll more slowly and in the context of astronomy, it sun, galaxy, nebulas, asteroids, solar and lunar find a section of “field activities” to be used with will be better understood. Part II is divided into eclipses, and the International Space Station. each chapter. These include making observa- 24 chapters and teaches astronomy as a science. Several lessons are internet linked to resources tions in a field journal, sketching diagrams of the All chapters include full color illustrations and to provide supplemental information, and astro- sun, moon and stars and doing hands-on manip- photos and are chock full of scripture references. nomic photographs and works of art are present- ulative activities with a globe and cardboard Some of the information presented in the first ed as examples. A Table of Contents helps you models. Activities are given for all major topics five chapters (Part I) of the text is pretty heavy easily find the art lessons to correspond with your covered which allow you to see the astronomical and I remember studying it in college. The first astronomy lesson. Suggested art supplies include: topics in practice and are sure to make them chapter introduces the concept of worldviews and chalk pastels, oil pastels, charcoal, water color memorable! Guiding questions accompany the a variety of them – theism, monotheism, polythe- paints, black construction paper, white drawing observation activities and give students a guide- ism, deism, pantheism, philosophical naturalism, paper, 2 “H” pencils (or ebony drawing pencil), line for their journal entries as they observe. An materialism, scientism, evolutionism, atheism, colored pencils, compass, protractor, ruler, tube appendix at the end of the book holds a glossary, agnosticism, secular humanism, and relativism. water colors and scrap paper. ~ Deanne/Donna bibliographies of quoted authors, astronomical The explanations are short and direct, and don’t 046855 Book 1 . . . . . 15.95 13.95 tables for viewing the stars and planets, a bibli- go to great depth – just enough that you under- 046856 Book 2 . . . . . 13.95 11.95 ography and index. stand the foundation of each. The second chapter 040648 CD ...... 21.95 16.95 To extend the learning experience of the text- looks at scientific method and the similarities and book into an official high school science course differences of science and faith. The third chapter Signs & Seasons: Understanding the Elements of for credit, you will probably want to use the presents four views of the relationship between Classical Astronomy (7-12) Field Journal and Test Manual. For each chapter science and faith – conflict, independence, dia- Sure, we all study astronomy in high school, in the textbook, there are related hands-on and logue, and integration. These four views repre- but does the astronomy you studied help you to observation activities to complete. Many activi- sent the relationship of science and faith – are navigate, tell time, or even identify the planets ties ask the student to sketch their observations, they in opposition, do they have nothing to do as they appear to us in the sky? Probably not, and a reproducible activity log is included in the with each other, or do they support each other. if you, like me and many others, studied astron- front of the book so they can keep a record of the Chapter four is about the conflicts of scientists omy primarily as “modern astronomy” which time they have spent watching the sky. Hands-on and Christians and attitudes – arrogance, bias, offers dazzling telescopic photos of the planets, activities include making a backyard compass prejudice, dishonesty, dogmatism, science as and information based on measurements made and making “volvelles” or paper wheel calcula- religion, and unethical misuse of science. It even by astronomers. So, what’s the difference? tors that are used to simulate the motions of the addresses the division among Christians on what Classical astronomy is based on how humans heavenly bodies. In the introduction, the author the authors refer to as secondary issues. Chapter 678 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. five explains how to argue soundly, using good ☼Astronomy Resource Book (6-12) solar system, earth, the moon, the Sun, stars and logic, in defense of your belief or faith. At the end Supplement your astronomy unit with some stargazing. Take a visual tour away from earth of each of the first five chapters readers will find of the great activities found in this resource, or into our galaxy and see what we have already key concepts, a vocabulary list, some suggestions use it as a unit study and supplement with your discovered and what is left to find. Most topics for additional reading, and exercises. There are own library books or internet reading. There are are given two pages of presentation, but occa- a major amount of exercises for these chapters, 9 reproducible units – Historical Perspective, sionally you will find a full two-page captioned so I can see why you would want to space out Solar System, Facts About the Planets, The Sun, photo – circles of stars, Saturn by Sunlight, or a the content into smaller bites and breakdown the Earth, Moon, Eclipses, Daytime Astronomy, and view of the Earth from space – breath taking! No exercises to do over a period of days rather than Milky Way Galaxy and Beyond. Each unit con- matter your age, this is a wonderful resource for all at once. Included are matching, crossword sists of teacher information, student information, your shelf. ~ Donna puzzles, multiple choice, quotes, true/false, short Quick Check, Knowledge Builder, and (in some 009705 ...... 24.99 17.50 response, and extended response questions. The units) Inquiry Investigation. Teacher information topic of worldviews can be a daunting, but these includes the topic, standards met, concepts Space Encyclopedia (National Geog. Kids) (3-9) authors offer clear, concise explanations to make introduced, science skills used, lesson planner, Stunning photography and it less intimidating. an extension, and real-world application. Student original art work take you on The second part of the text (Part II) is the astron- information includes the textual information. a tour of “space… the final omy portion of the study. This is where you get Quick Check includes written activities and frontier.” This tour will take you the science of astronomy and is what you would may include matching, fill-in-the-blank, mul- through the facts and fiction more commonly expect from an astronomy tiple choice, labeling, or sketching diagrams. of space study. This hardcover course. Chapters in the second part of the book Knowledge Builder includes two or three hands- 190-page resource will take you offer interviews with scientists, astronauts, and on activities on the topic of that unit. Inquiry from the Big Bang, through a astronomers to bring clarity to some topics. You Investigation contains additional activities that tour of our solar system. It will also discuss space will also find key concepts and vocabulary lists may include labs, models, or other types of travel through the stars and neighboring galaxies, in these chapters; and exercises found at the end exploration such as observing the moon’s phases, enter into speculation about alien life, and where of the chapters in this section are much shorter. assembling a time and shadow stick, or creating we might be headed in the future of space study It is important to note that even though this text a scale model of the solar system. Answers are and travel. Along with the visual tour, you will is from a Biblical worldview, the authors take an found in the back of the book. 78 pgs, pb. ~ read explanations and facts concerning space “old earth” stand on the age of the earth. The last Donna objects and interesting conjecture about the 3 chapters of Part II deal with the issues of origin 066397 ...... 11.99 8.95 space we don’t know. 192 pages, hc. ~ Donna of the universe, Big Bang, life in the universe, 057968 ...... 24.95 17.50 and evidences of design in the universe. Some References explanations made concerning Biblical interpre- Night Sky Month by Month (3-9) tations of Genesis are found in the appendices. First Space Encyclopedia (1-6) I don’t know very many people who can sup- The authors believe that God created, but feel the DK always does a fantastic job with visually press a big sigh at the awesomeness of a clear, Bible and science together support. stunning encyclopedias, and nothing quite stirs starry night. Staring up on a cloudless night, The answer key, sold separately, offers answers the imagination more than a full-color ency- you will observe a sea of thousands of stars, for the exercises found in the text. There are no clopedia on space. This encyclopedia explores but can you pick out the constellations hiding tests, so you may want to use some of the exer- all aspects of space as we know it. The first in plain sight? This book is a detailed resource cises for assessment purposes. The copyright is section asks the question “What is space?” and that can assist your whole family in the task of current, so the science information is up-to-date. explores space, stargazing and observatories, star and constellation identification. In true DK 528 pages. ~ Donna our galaxy, other galaxies, and nearby stars. fashion, there are many illustrations, photos, 013942 Text ...... 84.95 Section two is all about the exploration of space: and pictures. The book begins by explaining 013949 Answer Key . . . . 15.95 astronaut training, space vehicles, the moon, the scale of the universe, measuring distance space stations, working and living in space, using light years, celestial sphere and coordi- Workbooks / Activity Books and explorations further afield. The third sec- nates, sky movements, eclipses, and planetary tion details all of the major bodies in our own motion. They even have two pages on choosing Planets (Educational Read & Color Bk) (PK-6) solar system, including the sun and some of the correct viewing instrument – binoculars or Coloring books are a nice addition to any cur- the moons. Section four gives readers a look at telescopes. Pages 18 – 115 are the monthly star riculum or unit study, and this one is great for comets, meteors and asteroid belts. The next guides. Each month includes a monthly over- your younger and middle school students. This section deals with mysteries that may or may not view, monthly highlights, and whole-sky charts 31-page book includes a two-page spread for ever be answered (or may not even be issues, for both the northern and southern latitudes. The each topic – Sun, Mercury, Venus, Earth, Earth’s depending on your worldview): UFOs, life on overview pages, two per month, include stars moon, Mars, asteroid belt, moons of Jupiter, other planets, the Big Bang(!?), black holes, other of significance that month, sights of interest, Jupiter, Titan, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, Pluto, earths, and birth and death of stars. The last sec- and any special events such as meteor showers. and comets. The first page includes an easy- tion has ideas and information on enjoying and These pages also include diagrams to show the to-read outline that includes the name, diame- learning about space on your own, followed by positions of major constellations and star clusters ter, mean distance from the sun, temperature, a reference section that contains a glossary and visible and suggest the best way to observe some color, and interesting facts. The second page is index. The plethora of photographs, enhanced of the formations. The sky charts are a full-two a detailed illustration for you to color. To make telescope/probe images, and artist’s impressions page spread for each of the southern and north- sure that your coloring is accurate, small full-col- bring space down to an attainable level, and the ern latitudes and include additional information or pictures of each page are included. ~ Donna bite-sized text is perfect for young users. As a in the margins referencing star magnitude, deep- 015524 ...... 3.95 3.75 note, the book does promote evolutionary theo- sky objects, points of reference, motion of the ry. 128 pgs, hc. – Zach stars, and observation times. Our Solar System (6-9) 044361 ...... 16.99 11.95 An through 2019 is included after the monthly Use as a small, stand alone unit on the solar star charts, which notes the phases of the moon, system or complement your existing studies Space: A Visual Encyclopedia (2-7) eclipses, and motions of the planets. In 2014 with this handy reproducible workbook. Twenty I have always been fascinated by space and its there was a total eclipse of the moon visible worksheets cover different features of the solar vastness. There is so much out there, so much from North America, South America, and New system through brief passages and fun compre- to explore and discover and so much to learn. Zealand on April 15, another lunar eclipse on hension activities such as puzzles, labeling, This beautiful DK resource is over 250 pages of October 8, and a partial solar eclipse on April 29 questions, drawings and other exercises. Answers photos, illustrations, and summaries in the areas (visible from West Australia). A one-page glossa- are contained in the front. of observing the universe, the violent universe, ry is also included. 128 pgs, hc. 022461 ...... 4.99 4.50 space exploration and satellites, people in space, 014098 ...... 18.00 12.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 679 Solar System Notebook Map with Facts (3-AD) theory interjection. Two pages of Parent Tips are Find the Constellations (K-6) 3-hole punched laminated page with a picture offered at the back of the book to build on the A great book for the beginning stargazer! of our solar system with named planets on one information presented – nine activities in all. Authored by H.A. Rey (of Curious George fame), side and facts about each of the planets and other Some fun options include watching the sunrise the book starts with the more well-known constel- useful information on the reverse. ~ Alissa together, observing the movement of the sun, lations, introducing and naming them and show- 020545 ...... 2.95 following the phases of the moon, learning the ing you the constellation both with, and without, poem “Star Light, Star Bright,” and more. “To lines connecting the stars. Also, it shows you the ☼Solar System: A Visual Exploration (5-AD) infinity and beyond…” with your little space names of the bigger stars, and which constellation Generously illustrated with images taken from explorers. ~ Donna they are in. Quizzes are given after several con- space probes, this book presents a detailed, up 057963 ...... 14.95 10.95 stellations, and “sky views” show you the sky from close look at the heavenly world beyond ours. the north and south at different times in the year. Beginning with the birth of our solar system Magic School Bus 3-D: Journey Through the These pages give you plenty of practice picking (4.55 million years ago, according to this book), Solar System (PK-3) out constellations on the page before you move we enter a whirlwind tour of the planets, dwarf Wahoo! Don your 3D glasses (included) and outside for the real thing. It also helps you to find planets, moons, and asteroids that orbit our join Ms. Frizzle on a fascinating adventure out exactly what months, days, and times a certain sun. 3D Maps, computer graphic simulations, through the solar system. On your journey, you constellation will be visible. Stories about constel- illustrated cross sections, maps, vital statistics will visit the sun, 8 planets and view the asteroid lations are fun to read and make the constellations and more introduce a world found only in our belt, icy dwarf planets, moons, and comets. Well easy to remember. The sun and planets are also dreams and Hollywood movies. Includes 18” x written text, fun graphics and 3D effects bring covered, and you learn what planets you can 10” removable poster. Published in partnership learning to an astronomical level! 32 pgs, pb. expect to see from earth, and when. Soon, you’ll with app developer, Touchpress, creators of The ~ Deanne be ready for your own trip to outer space! - Megan Elements and Solar System for IPad. 224 pgs, pb. 022996 ...... 7.99 5.95 015556 ...... 9.99 7.75 ~ Deanne 066506 ...... 19.99 13.95 Big Book of Stars & Planets (PK-3) Discovering Mars (2-5) I really like Usborne books, but this is one is Our closest neighbor, Mars is surrounded Informational / Textual Resources a favorite. Intended for a younger audience, this with mysterious history and wild speculation of 8-page, large format (9.5 x 11.75 inches) book Martians overtaking the earth. What do we really ☼Planets: Solar System Stickerbook (PK-2) introduces children to the world of space – the know about this planet? Amid speculation and This book has more than stickers going for sun, planets, super stars, galaxies, space explo- fantasy lies a wondrous red planet that scientists it! The book has a horizontal format. When ration, space travel, and the constellations of are beginning to study and understand. This you open it up, the sun is on the far left. The the night sky. All of the information is printed book begs to be read with well written text and first page is little, with only Mercury on it. The in small snippets, so as not to be overwhelming, engaging photographs. Introduce children to this second page is a little bigger with Mercury and and on heavier cardstock pages – and four of the amazing planet that may be our future hope. Venus. The third page is a little bigger, showing pages even fold out for a grander view. Very stur- Glossary and Index. 64 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 3 planets and so on. It’s like an adventure to turn dy for younger hands and the book presents just 015472 ...... 5.99 4.50 the short pages and see the planets in sequence facts. There is no theory or conjecture about how from the sun! Text on each page is in rhyme and it all came to be, just good information to intro- Stars: A New Way to See Them (2-AD) fun to read out loud. Stickers fit over the planets duce little ones to the topic of space. ~ Donna Recently revised, this classic guide to star-gaz- on the pages, or you can use them for you own 007023 ...... 14.99 13.49 ing is sure to delight astronomers of all ages! creations! hc, 15pp. ~ Sara With more than 40 charts, diagrams and a sprin- 010381 ...... 11.99 8.95 kling of humor from the author of the popular Curious George series, this book is designed for First Big Book of Space (National Geographic children (and adults!) who want find stars for the Kids) (PK-3) mere pleasure of it. The First Big Book of Space by Catherine Beginning with an overview of the shapes in Hughes is a wonderful, kid-friendly introduction the sky (constellations), the author has recreated to our solar system. This hardcover, 128-page the customary drawings of constellations to make book uses a format with plenty of illustrations it easier for readers to visualize the constella- and photos to engage your young ones. tions. Rather than old style of placing detailed Five chapters explain familiar objects first (sun, pictures over star groupings, he chose a “dot to moon and earth) and then move out into the Usborne Space Pack (K-4) dot” format, which offers similar images of the solar system – Looking Up From Earth, Earth’s This little pack of four books is perfect for your constellation simplified. In the 2nd part, he offers Neighborhood, Earth’s Other Neighbors, Far beginning astronomy enthusiast. It includes: detailed constellation charts and images. The 3rd Far Away, and Exploring Space. Throughout the Astronauts Sticker Book, Planets and the Solar part provides twelve calendar charts showing chapters you will find fact boxes that give an System, Night Sky, and What’s Out in Space. you where to look for the constellation and when overview of each topic, Pop-Up Facts that offer Each book is 6.25” x 8.25” and are packed in to look at it at different hours of night, at all times added information to the main text, beautiful art, a carry box with handle. The Astronauts Sticker of the night, from nearly any location. In the final photos, and illustrations with labeling for your Book is 16 pages with 140 stickers and 9 different section, he provides explanations of how factors visual young learner. Questions are also scattered scenes (one- and two-page) to place the stickers. such as tilt of the earth’s axis and the earth’s through the chapters for discussion points or an The other 3 books in the set are 32 pages each constant progression around the sun lead to an extension of the content. Expand your child’s and contain information, photos, and illustrations ever-changing sky; times and time zones; zodi- astronomy vocabulary with the terms that are to engage younger children. Night Sky book ac and the planets; the moon and much more. introduced throughout; the glossary (at the back) even includes maps of the night sky, looking While the details are worthy of high school level lists them alphabetically with short definitions. both north and south, for all of the months of the texts, the author’s presentation is straightforward Rounding out the chapters is a two-page map of year. Great as a supplement to your science cur- and relaxed making them understandable for the solar system that can be used to see planet riculum, a resource for a unit study for younger (nearly) all ages. There is some brief evolution- order, practice naming the planets, and to see children, or just because you have an interested, ary commentary. Comparing this to Find the the different planet categories – rocky, gas, and budding scientist, this set can be used at home Constellations (#015556) from the same author, dwarf. or take it along in the car; the storage box makes you will find this book contains more in-depth The text is simply written for easier understand- it portable and it would also make a great gift. information about the stars, more history and ing, and for beginning readers. If your child isn’t The smaller books are the same quality as the detailed star maps. An excellent introduction to reading yet, this is a good parent read-aloud. larger-format Usborne books. ~ Donna the night sky for all ages. 160 pgs, pb. ~Deanne The information is solid and fact-based with no 013676 ...... 14.99 13.49 021503 ...... 14.99 10.95 680 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Glow-in-the-Dark Constellations (3-8) to say. Big Bang theory, age of the universe, Way, and neighboring galaxies. Incredible pho- This field guide is quite an education in star- alien life and more are discussed using scripture tographs of the sun and its activity, the moon gazing. It can be very difficult to pick out the to analyze. It is refreshing to read a book about and its terrain and phases, and planets with their constellations, or to find certain stars, if you have astronomy that declares God’s glory! Although he moons will leave you in awe of the universe in an untrained eye - so open this book and start that presents very detailed information, it is presented which we live. A planisphere (for latitude 40 training. In the introduction, readers get back- in a way that any person with a little knowledge degrees north) is also included with the book. ground on who named the constellations, what of astronomy can understand. This is an attrac- This is a reference that will serve your family stars are, why constellations move, and some tips tive hardcover book with beautiful photographs well, no matter the ages; and one that can be to make your stargazing more fruitful. The rest and illustrations. Information is divided into 5 used for many years. 240 pages, hc. ~ Donna of the book is divided into five sections to show chapters titled The Splendor of God’s creation; 053254 ...... 34.99 24.95 the constellations which can be seen year-round, The Universe Confirms the Bible, The Age of in winter, spring, summer, and autumn. In each the Universe, The Bible and Modern Astronomy, Exploring the Night Sky (7-AD) of these sections, the stories behind the names and War of the Worldviews. Endnotes give fine Beautifully illustrated and user friendly for nov- are told, the best time of year to view them is details not included in the main part of the text, ice sky gazers, this book will quickly become a revealed, and step-by-step directions for finding and a glossary offers definitions of terms that family favorite! Conveniently divided into three them are included. The page opposite all of this may be new to you. You’ll learn about nebula, sections, each topic is presented through a two is a picture of the sky with glow-in-the-dark stars star clusters, galaxies, planets, comets and much page spread. The first section, Cosmic Voyages, showing the position of the constellation. The more from a Christian perspective. takes you on a ten step voyage from the Earth book contains eight glow-in-the-dark maps of the The Bible is the history book of the universe to the distant reaches of the universe. Section northern and southern hemispheres in all four sea- as well as the authoritative word of God. It two, Alien Visitors, provides close-up views of sons. In all, there are 19 glow-in-the-dark maps has proven its accuracy repeatedly, and so it our solar system, planets of other stars, nearby of the stars and constellations. A useful tool for stands to reason that it would be accurate when stars, black holes, quasars, and a cursory look at training your eye to see more than just a sky full it comes to the origin and age of the universe aliens and UFOs. The final section, Sky Gazing, of dots. ~ Zach and the topic of the heavens. As Christians we provides beginning sky gazers the “nuts and 029837 ...... 8.99 6.75 need to understand how the Bible supports and bolts” necessary for a successful astronomical explains phenomena we encounter in the realm experience. Some evolutionary content. 72 pgs, Usborne Book of Astronomy & Space (3-AD) of nature. This is more than a book about astron- pb. ~ Deanne This book is a great way to get your children omy; it’s about your worldview. ~ Donna 054591 ...... 9.95 7.95 interested in astronomy, or to feed their already 040675 ...... 16.99 12.95 existing curiousity. The topical book is broken Video & Audio up into smaller categories, and information and Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders statistics are provided along with a discussion (6-AD) What You Aren’t Being Told About Astronomy of each topic. With colorful pictures, diagrams, The Illustrated Guide to Astronomical Wonders (PK-AD) and charts, this books will capture attention, is a reference for the more serious night sky ama- Travel with Spike Psarris on and then the small and interesting captions and teur. Written to have more textual information a tour of the heavens and learn blurbs of information will hold it. See for Yourself and fewer pictures, this book is a guide to view- how the Bible is supported by boxes throughout give correlating experiments ing of deep-space objects, equipment you might science in the belief that the and activities for children to try. However, the need, and facts about 50 different constellations. solar system isn’t billions of most noticeable feature is that the book is inter- Constellations are presented in alphabetical order years old. Spike Psarris was an net-linked. While the book can still be used inde- from Andromeda to Vulpecula and lists important engineer in the military space pendently because of the good amount of infor- facts about each – season for viewing, pronun- program, once an atheist and mation included, they also provide Internet sites ciation, neighbors, tables for featured stars, star evolutionist, and is now a for further education and research. ~ Rachel S. clusters, nebulae, and galaxies, star chart show- Christian and creationist. He 012393 ...... 14.99 13.49 ing the constellation’s location in the night sky, hosts the 3 episodes in this series along with a and black and white images of the night sky. Pick website, creationastronomy.com, to present sci- Team Moon (3-AD) a constellation, read about it, then go outdoors entific evidence to support the Biblical account One common goal: to put a man on the to test your observation skills with the night sky. of creation. Volume 1 is titled “Our Created Solar moon. Casting the vision was President John F. 519 pgs, pb. ~ Donna System; it is 110 minutes in length and you will Kennedy, but bringing it to fruition required the 065073 ...... 29.99 21.95 see over 200 beautiful photo dedicated work of thousands. From the 7,500 graphs and illustrations as you visit each planet. workers at Grumman Aerospace Corp and the Stargazer’s Guide to the Night Sky (7-AD) Volume 2 is “Our Created Stars and Galaxies 17,000 engineers, technicians, mechanics and This beautiful book is so much more than just and is 63 minutes in length. Travel beyond our supervisors at the Kennedy Space Center to the a guide to the stars. Written from a Christian solar system and see over 130 photographs, countless others behind the scenes, Americans perspective, Dr. Jason Lisle explains the celestial videos, and graphics. Volume 3 is “Our Created were riveted to their televisions as astronauts phenomena of God’s creation. Beautiful pho- Universe and is 108 minutes. This video is aimed were televised into their living rooms on July 20, tography, illustrations, and information take you at debunking the Big Bang Theory as referred to 1969. Through stunning photographs and engag- on a tour through the event of stargazing – the in the secular realm. View with the whole family ing text, this book provides an excellent history movement of heavenly bodies, celestial events, as you take a journey through the heavens. ~ or science supplement. Children and adults will telescopes, the moon, sun, stars, and planets, Donna be enthralled as they relive the excitement of a deep sky objects, and the relevance of astron- EACH DVD ...... 15.00 9.95 dream realized-landing man on the moon and omy. One especially interesting chapter that 037264 Volume 1 013643 Volume 3 returning him safely home. pb, 80pgs. ~ Deanne makes this stargazing guide a bit different is the 037396 Volume 2 044821 ...... 9.99 7.75 chapter concerning the eye and how it works. WYABTA 3-Volume Set . . .45.00 27.95 This is a short chapter that explains the structure Taking Back Astronomy (5-AD) of the eye – cones, rods, iris, pupil, retina – and Galileo and the Stargazers CD (K-7) The Heavens truly do declare creation! I am how they are involved in your vision and adap- These are inspiring, true stories of swashbuck- always amazed when I look into the night sky. I tation to lighting conditions. There are tips for ling heroes and gentle scholars who risked every- wonder how anyone can look at the vastness and adapting to night sky viewing with a telescope, thing to change our view of the world through not believe in an awesome, powerful God. You binoculars, and with the naked eye. science. Stories include: Archimedes and the can tell by the statement I’ve made that I have You will find this book helpful before you begin Golden Crown, Ptolemy vs. Copernicus, Tycho a Christian worldview. Dr. Jason Lisle discusses viewing, and while you are gazing at the night Brahe Scans the Skies, Kepler and Galileo, The popular theories and ideas about the universe in sky. Star charts will help guide you through the Trial of Galileo and Isaac Newton. light of worldview bias and what the Bible has constellations, major stars, nebula, the Milky 007503 ...... 14.95 10.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 681 Created Cosmos DVD (9-AD) notebook, pipe cleaners, cut outs of planets, red is given several pages – a full-color illustration Newly updated with special effects, improved cellophane, elastic band, and constellation chart. of the constellation with major stars noted, the graphics and bonus full-length running commen- Enjoy the adventure! name, size, when to look for it, notes, details tary with Dr. Jason Lisle, this tour through the 033546 ...... 39.99 32.50 on the major stars, and related mythology or universe is based on the popular planetarium astronomical history related to the constellation. show from the Creation Museum. Young peo- Stars: A Month-by-Month Tour of the There are two methods given for locating the ple will be captivated as they view the beauty, Constellations (PK-AD) constellation; an overhead map and a horizon diversity and vastness of space. While most of Gather up the kids and go stargazing! This book map. The overhead map tells you to face south, us will never travel through space, we can catch is a wonderful guide for you to make stargazing hold the book overhead, and use the red dot (the a glimpse into the miraculous heavens that will a monthly event, as you look at the night sky, point directly overhead), the Big Dipper and the leave us asking, “What is man that God is mind- locate constellations, and learn about them. The North Star to find the constellation (depicted with ful of him?” 23 minutes. Part of the New Leaf book is divided into twelve months. For each a yellow star). The horizon map is organized by Press Survey of Astronomy course. ~ Deanne month there is one full page star map, a little the time of year, and tells you which direction 057182 ...... 14.99 11.99 over a page of information, a photograph of the to face and how high on the horizon to look. night sky, and two featured constellations for Ingenious! I think I just found a terrific stargazing Our Created Moon DVD (9-AD) that month. The book is spiral bound and printed “buddy.” Additional information on stargazing Theories abound on the origin of Earth’s moon on heavier glossy paper (so it will stand up to and the solar system is also included; although and in this DVD, Dr. Don DeYoung considers repeated use). You can even visit the publisher’s from a secular publisher, the emphasis is on star- the 4 most popular evolutionary theories and log- website to download a supplemental audio (min- gazing, not on the origins of the universe. 320 ically concludes that our magnificent, all-power- imal fee) to give you a tour of your night sky. The pgs, pb. – Jess ful God is the only reason that our moon exists. price of this book is less than a family night at the 022848 ...... 16.95 12.50 Teens and adults will come away with a faith- movies, and more interactive. 56 pgs. ~ Donna lift as they recognize the hand of God in our 012899 ...... 12.95 9.95 Our Created Moon (5-8) universe. Part of the New Leaf Press, Survey of The moon is a magnificent, mystical orb that Astronomy course. 39 min. ~ Deanne ☼Astronomy Lab for Kids (3-6) hangs suspended in space and continues to 057184 ...... 12.99 10.39 050206 ...... 24.99 16.95 intrigue and fascinate us. History shows our inter- est in the topic and NASA’s budget reveals the Observation & Experiment Resources ☼Night Sky Watcher (4-7) extent to which we will go to uncover its secrets. Head outside for some This book shares some of those secrets and how MoonScope and Star Gazer’s Activity Journal stargazing with this stur- they affect God’s creation. Filled with beautiful (PK-8) dy, colorful field guide. photography and fascinating facts, this book uti- One thing I really like about this beginner tele- Zipped into its own protec- lizes a question-answer format to share years of scope is that it comes with an Activity Journal that tive cover, this guide will research and information which concentrates on walks students through how to use their telescope be protected from evening topics that directly relate the moon to creation and gives them guided observations rather than dew, rain, and dirt and studies. Learn what the moon has to do with the just simply letting them explore once or twice boasts a handy loop to store date of Easter each year and the prevalence of and then they are tired of it. The MoonScope your writing instrument. moon worship both in ancient times and today. itself features two all-glass eyepieces, a focus- Find information about the Every page is filled with information, photos, ing knob, and a short tripod. It magnifies from night sky, stars, planets, the moon, and unusual illustrations, explanations, and drawings. One 18x to 90x with the aid of the 4mm and 20mm sights found in the night sky. Full-color pages page in the front of the book explains Bloom’s eyepieces. It also contains a red LED light to are printed on heavier paper to hold up to the Taxonomy and its relationship to the objectives read reference material in the dark. The 22-page wear and tear of continual use. Information and found in this book. The next page explains Activity Journal covers how to use and focus the graphics are presented in a scrapbook-style for- how to use the book including explanations for MoonScope, which eyepiece to use when, the mat and include an occasional hands-on activity the different sections found in each chapter. phases of the moon, taking a lunar tour, reading to enhance the learning. A glossary will help you There are five chapters – Our Nearest Neighbor, (and writing your own) myths about the moon, with the new vocabulary found throughout the History of the Moon, Purposes of the Moon, The viewing the moon during the day, how to find guide. 120 pgs. pb ~ Donna Moon in Scripture, and Answering the Critics. major features on the moon, and searching for 066977 ...... 12.95 9.50 Along with the information and illustrations of Saturn and Jupiter. The Activity Journal contains each chapter, the reader will find: a vocabulary tips and instructions as well as areas to record Night Sky: A Field Guide to the Constellations list and learning objectives at the beginning and observations and answer questions. As part of (4-AD) moon activities at the end of the chapter to take the Nancy B. Science Club series, the journal Don’t get me wrong – I like stars, but I’m more the learning from the book to your backyard. and aqua-and-purple design of the MoonScope of a life science girl. While I enjoy stargazing Scattered throughout the book the reader will are targeted to girls, but useable by any young (especially on nights with a chance of shooting find interesting facts and insights such as surface student. – Jess stars), I see books written for amateur astrono- speed record on the moon is 10.56 miles per CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. mers and in between the terminology, the charts, hour and the moon’s gravity is one-sixth that of 017302 ...... 54.99 42.25 the equipment recommendations… it just seems the Earth – how much would you weigh on the so complicated! When I picked up this guide moon? A word review completes each chapter Space Lab (Magic School Bus) (K-5) and realized it was something even I could use just to keep the new vocabulary fresh. A bonus Explore space with Ms. Frizzle and the gang! with ease, I thought other astronomy-phobes feature of this book is that you can flip through Create a planet poster, make a night vision might appreciate it too. This little guide is sev- the pages at the lower corner and you can view flashlight, make a constellation box and planet eral things in one: a field guide to constellations, the moon as it goes through its phases. A couple mobile, and use the Star Pilot (batteries includ- a stargazing challenge-in-a-book, and a source of appendix pages include information about spe- ed) to navigate the night sky. Have hours of fun for constellation-related mythology. Plus, it’s cific things you can observe on the moon (with throughout the year as you explore the planets got a handy little credit card-sized red LED and without a telescope), and what life might be and stars. Add a Magic School Bus DVD (item flashlight in the back, so you can read it while like living on the moon. A glossary offers defi- #024221) and books (#060069 and #022996) to stargazing – great idea! The bulk of the book nitions to the vocabulary found in each chapter. create your own unit study. All of your supplies contains constellation field guide entries for the Whether you use this book as a resource at home are neatly packed in a Magic School Bus-shaped four seasons of the year. Within each season, or in a classroom, the information will be valu- box and includes: Star Pilot, 20 experiment constellations are arranged in order by how easy able as you think about the moon from a Biblical cards, string, straws, planet poster, constella- they are to locate, and readers are encouraged worldview, and how God created all things. 94 tion fact sheet, constellation box, sticker sheet, to start with the easy ones and work towards pgs, hc. ~ Donna constellation booklet, constellation cards, data the more difficult-to-find. Every constellation 035922 ...... 15.99 11.95 682 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. TK1 Telescope & Astronomy Kit (7-AD) Star Theater (3-AD) and mystery of the moon – in your own room! Telescopes expose a world of wonder for many, Wouldn’t it be ideal if we all lived where skies This creative night light is designed to look like and this great kit from Thames & Kosmos will were clear and black at night, and stars spar- the face of the moon, and can be hung on any help you discover the treasures of the night sky. kled and glimmered - and we could see them vertical surface. Its surface is textured to resem- The telescope is easy to assemble, with step-by- well enough to spot all the constellations? And ble the moon, and is translucent enough that the step illustrations and written instruction, and it it would be nice if we could travel just once lights behind it filter through to “glow” when it is includes an aluminum tripod stand, accessory during our astronomy studies to the Southern switched on. And that’s not all! Simply switch shelf, telescope tube, viewfinder, star diagonal, Hemisphere to view them. This is NOT all fanci- it on to experience the full moon’s glow. Or 10 and 20mm eyepieces, Barlow lens, image ful daydreaming, though, because you can really use the manual phase button or automatic phase reversal lens, tighteners to secure the telescope, have all this with the Star Theater. button to take the moon through its phases, from attachment screws to secure the legs of the stand, This star projector is a plastic sphere with a sliver to a full moon, and back again. It’s a and a moon filter. After assembling, you are glow-in-the-dark markings and names of the perfect night light, for it automatically lights up ready to do the activities found in the included largest and brightest stars surrounding Earth. The in a darkened room, and shuts off after 30 min- manual – take a look at the surface of the moon, Earth is represented by the halogen light in the utes if there is no manual interaction. An on/off see Titan (Saturn’s brightest moon), view Jupiter’s sphere’s center. The Star Theater transforms a switch is found on the moon itself, and the handy moons, and more. You can also use the tele- darkened room into your own space theater - fist-sized remote control contains the manual scope for daytime viewing; your imagination is projecting shadows of the major stars, planets phase, automatic phase, and on/off buttons. A your only limitation. This is a quality starter kit and constellations (and their names) on the walls perfect complement to a room already filled with for the budding astronomer in your family. and ceiling, as they rise above a realistic 360 glow-in-the dark stars or a perfect night light for 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. skyline. Major constellations of the Northern the child who just needs a little light to put them 039340 ...... 169.95 152.90 and Southern hemisphere are viewable. We rec- to sleep. Moon requires 4 ‘AA’ batteries, and ommend placing in a room no larger than 12’ x remote requires 2 ‘AAA’ batteries; however, no 12’ with smooth, lightly colored walls and with batteries are included. – Jess Supplemental Resources lower ceilings to get the best clarity for viewing 020909 ...... 28.99 24.95 constellation names. You can project the night sky for the month, date and hour you desire. If it Solar System Photographic Cards (5-AD) Charts / Posters / Visuals does clear up outside, you could even detach the I am a very visual learner and anything that clear sphere, with glow-in-the-dark markings, to includes beautiful photography and illustrations Constellations Glow in the Dark Star Map use as a 3-D star finder outside! Also included is with the information has a huge appeal for me. This 24 x 28.5 inch poster shows the major a table of the brightest stars and a spare halogen This 158-card deck is exactly what I’m talking constellations visible year-round from the north- bulb. Easy set up; takes three AAA batteries (not about. The front of each 5”x 5” card has a photo ern hemisphere. With the lights on, the dark included). ~ Ruth or illustration of the solar system, planets, sun, blue poster displays stars connected by lines to 004160 ...... 31.99 24.95 moon, moons of other planets and asteroids. The highlight the constellations. Each constellation is back of each card is printed with information labeled with both the formal and common name, Projector Domes – Star Maps (3-AD) about the illustration or photo. Use these with for example Ursa Major, the Great Bear. With With a push of a bottom you can transform your any age group to accompany your curriculum or the lights off, the lines and labels disappear and room into an observatory by projecting an entire use them to play a solar system trivia game. Have the “stars” glow brightly all by themselves. The hemisphere of constellations onto the ceiling! students randomly draw a card and tell about the stars continue glowing for about twenty minutes The domes use an LR2032 battery (included) picture. Use some of the more common ones for before the poster has to be exposed to light again. and will automatically turn off after an hour to younger children. Or hang some of them on your 45 major constellations are included on the post- save power. Each dome also includes a star map classroom walls, so children will see them daily er. Printed on glossy, heavy paper. ~ Rachel S. of the hemisphere it projects. Approx 3 1/2”, as they learn about our solar system. ~ Donna 009690 ...... 25.00 21.95 water-resistant. 042885 ...... 24.95 17.95 EACH DOME ...... 22.50 18.00 Glow in the Dark Star Finder (3-AD) 000450 Pink/South hemisphere Solar System Magnet (Write & Wipe) (PK-AD) Stars! The beauty of the night sky. And now you 000458 White/Northern hemisphere This colorful magnetic solar system contains can identify them with the help of the Luminous 20 magnets including the Sun, Mercury, Venus, Star Finder. You will be able to name the stars GeoSafari Constellation and Solar System Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune, and find their locations. The map of the sky on a Explorer (3-AD) Pluto, and 10 magnets each bearing the name big wheel makes it easy to turn the “sky” around Bring the stars indoors with the Constellation of each planet (not to scale). Magnets have a dry to different months, dates, and times. Which and Solar System Explorer. The Explorer uses 3 erase surface. – Laura constellations will be visible tonight at, say, 8:00 AAA batteries (not included) to display constel- 019005 ...... 4.99 4.50 p.m.? And where in the sky can you find them? lations, planets, sun, and moon on your ceiling Find out quickly by turning the wheel to the cor- or wall. View constellations in three different responding date and time. Then, it’s outside for formats: the stars as you would see them in the viewing! Take the Finder with you to help pin- night sky (celestial), connected, and illustrated point the location. With glow-in-the-dark stars, (an imposed illustration of what the constella- this is perfect for your nocturnal observations! tions are supposed to be). A book is included 020043 ...... 4.99 4.50 with stories of the constellations and fun facts. The plastic projector is 22cm in length and sets Pocket Star Finder (PK-AD) on an adjustable tripod. Just turn and click the ☼Solar System: 45 Wooden Trivia Magnets (PK-AD) This pocket-sized tool is great for taking outside telescope projector to view the phenomena of Kinesthetic students will enjoy getting hands-on to view the stars. It is made of flexible plastic- space. ~ Donna with these illustrated space magnets. Children -so weatherproof and durable--and measures 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs can visualize the planets, moons, space crafts, only 5” diameter. This Star Finder is designed to 067033 ...... 19.99 15.50 and comets as each magnet includes a picture use at 40º north and all mid-northern latitudes. and the name of the illustration. Each magnet is Instructions are printed on the back of the Star Moon in My Room (1-AD) approximately 1/8” in thickness and sticks to any Finder. Simply align the time of one wheel with People throughout history have been fascinated magnetic surface. These magnets also come in a the date on the other wheel for a view of the con- by the moon. As the closest heavenly body to wooden storage box, handy to take on-the-go. stellations that should be visible at that time. A earth, it provides light at night, an intriguing An information sheet is included, with fun facts piece of red plastic is included as a filter for your surface, and fascinating phase changes. Even about the solar system. What an enjoyable way flashlight, to preserve your night vision. ~ Donna though we can’t pull the moon down to take a to enhance your study of the solar system! ~ Gina 043170 ...... 5.50 4.95 closer look at it, you can experience the comfort 011736 ...... 19.99 17.99 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 683 Hubble Image Planets Decoration Clings Smoothfoam Solar System Kit (1-6) some special features. It has a built-in lunar clock These planets are made out of a static cling Assemble your own solar system model using that automatically matches the phases of the real vinyl that will stick to any laminated or glossy the Smoothfoam Solar System Kit. Smoothfoam moon (includes 12 phases), a remote control, surface, including dry erase boards, table tops, is a smooth surfaced Styrofoam that works bet- nighttime and moon landing sound effects, auto file cabinets, windows, and even your refrigera- ter for crafting projects. This kit includes 11 shut-off for nighttime, and a webcode for a moon tor! There is a cling for each of the planets and Smoothfoam balls in sizes 1” up to 4.5”, two audio tour download. The moon and remote the moon (sorry, no sun), designed from real options for Saturn’s rings (3.5” foam ring and require 3 C batteries and 2 AAA batteries (not Hubble images. The clings are removable and printed rings to cut out of the box), Smoothfoam included). Bring the comforting glow of the moon reusable, so your children can even use them to ring for the base, and 9 12” wooden sticks to into your room! practice putting the planets in order! - Elise be used to attach the planets around the Sun, 019620 ...... 52.99 39.95 035044 ...... 1.99 1.90 Avaialable pre-painted and ready to paint. The ready to paint set also includes water based Glow-in-the-Dark Moon & Stars (PK-AD) Kits & Models paints and brushes. You will need scissors, Decorate your walls or ceiling with this wire cutters, ruler, tacky glue or low temp glue glow-in-the-dark kit. Decorations are made of Paint Your Own Solar System Mobile (PK-AD) gun, and 1 eyelet screw for hanging (optional). glow-in-the-dark plastic. The moon measures Why is it that many of our science projects end Instructions are printed on the side of the box. about 6” in diameter, and there are 50 stars in up in the stuffed in a closet or trash can (gasp!)? Build your solar system model as you study in a variety of sizes (mounting stickers included). Could it be that we have not found one that your science curriculum or unit study, and hang Test your space knowledge with the included we feel has the quality to be a fixture in a main it in your room as a decoration. ~ Donna activity book – word search, hidden pictures, living area or our child’s bedroom? I think this is EACH KIT ...... 15.99 12.95 crossword, matching, cryptogram, and “test your one kit that will stand the test of time and remain 065967 w/ Paint knowledge” pages. You will also receive a tiny, displayed for time to come. 071342 Prepainted genuine meteorite specimen encased in a plastic Set includes quality, smooth wood planets (8), bubble on a stand up display (3 ½”x 2 ½”). Sweet a wooden sun, and wooden hanger; 6 non-toxic 3-D Solar System Mobile Making Kit (2-AD) dreams as you drift off under the night sky! acrylic paint tubs, 1 non-toxic glow in the dark Building a model is a lot of fun, especially 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. paint; 1 non-toxic metallic silver paint; 2 artist when it’s easy and the model is useful. This solar 001326 ...... 9.99 quality paintbrushes, 5 yards of cord, pop-out system model is so easy to assemble that you’ll label sheet, and instruction sheet with painting be using it in no time for your astronomy unit. Tools and hanging guide and solar system fun facts. Everything you need is in one box. You’ll receive The hanger (Milky Way Galaxy) measures 9” the full set of planets, x-shaped hanging struc- Carson RedSight Red LED Flashlight For Reading across, and the largest planet, Saturn’s rings mea- ture, nylon string, paints, paint brush, instruction Astronomy Star Maps (PK-AD) suring 7 1/4” across. The sun measures approx- sheet, and a poster of the solar system. Simply This flashlight is for your avid star gazer! After imately 7x7” and the smallest piece is Venus, attach the hook and string, snap the planets looking at star maps with a regular flashlight, it is measuring approx. 2”. A wonderful project to together, paint them, and hang them. You can difficult to refocus and view the actual stars. The conclude your space studies or to decorate your even embellish them with glow in the dark paint RedSight Flashlight allows you to view your star space loving child’s bedroom! ~ Deanne which is included. ~ Donna finder or star map and still be able to view the 064429 ...... 15.99 12.79 038136 ...... 24.00 17.95 night sky. The flashlight has 9 red LED bulbs and a glow in the dark rubber grip. The carabiner clip Solar System Kit (Styrofoam) (3-AD) allows you to clip the flashlight to a pants loop, This kit is great for teaching or learning science back pack or a lanyard so it isn’t lost in the dark. while crafting. Basically, the kit contain several The flashlight uses 3 AAA batteries that aren’t multi-sized Styrofoam balls and wire to connect included and is great for any activity that requires them to construct a model of our solar system. a low level of light. ~ Donna The balls are all white, but they can be paint- 063989 ...... 10.00 6.95 ed. Although the solar system kit can provide a useful learning experience please note that it is Supplemental Activities not to scale. Kit is packed in an attractive and sturdy plastic cylinder and includes easy to use Space Sticker Book (PK-3) instructions. Blast off for space with your little astronauts 016991 ...... 24.99 19.50 using the stickers and scenes in this fun and informational, 24-page Usborne sticker book. GeoSafari Motorized Solar System (3-AD) Over 250 stickers can be placed to show objects With minimal assembling, create a rotating in space; visitors at a space museum; men on the model of the Solar System. With the sun at the moon; astronauts and their training and much center, attach the planets into the tower to see more. There are 14 different scenes and each the planets rotate around the sun. Four AAA bat- has a bit of scene information. Sticker pages are teries (not included) fit into the base of the tower labeled at the bottom with the corresponding and an LED light makes the sun glow. Change scene pages. Let your little ones learn a little Solar System Model (K-AD) the upper dome of the sun to view Northern more and have a bit of fun. ~ Donna This cute little set is packed with learning Hemisphere constellations. This model has a 062674 ...... 8.99 8.09 potential. It includes our Solar System – the Sun, night-light feature with automatic shut-off after Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, 20 minutes. The sun is 4” diameter; planets mea- Planets: Solar System Stickerbook (PK-2) Uranus, and Neptune, and a plastic tray to hole sure from about .75” to 2.5” diameter, and the 010381 ...... 11.99 8.95 them in their orbital positions. The back of the included booklet informs about the planets with package includes information for the Sun and assembly instructions. ~ Donna Planets Stickers (PK-AD) each of the planets – distance from the Sun, posi- 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs Each of the six identical sheets in this set holds tion in orbit, diameter, temperature, and number 067037 ...... 44.99 33.95 20 stickers, two stickers each of the sun and all of moons. Not just a toy, this set will enhance of the planets in our solar system – including the your study of earth and space science. Miniature Super Moon in My Room (1-AD) recently-demoted Pluto the dwarf planet – set models range in size from ¼” (Mercury) up to 1 Bring a piece of the night sky into your room against a dark blue background. 120 acid-free ½” (Saturn). ~ Donna with the new Super Moon in My Room®. 30% stickers total. – Rachel CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. larger than the original Moon in My Room®, this 008884 ...... 2.49 2.30 055677 ...... 9.99 9.49 one measures over 12” in diameter and includes 684 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Glow-in-the-Dark Stars (PK-AD) features alternating blank pages of deep blue and Seeing as going to the stars is so expensive, solid white paper, perfect for drawing constella- you may as well bring the night sky into your tions and heavenly bodies in white or metallic house with these glow-in-the-dark planets and colors on the blue page, and writing about them stars. Each kit contains celestial bodies of varying on the white page. 9.5” x 12.5”~ Sara sizes, shapes, and colors. The star kits contain 055457 ...... 4.64 five-pointed plastic stars ranging from half an inch to 4” in diameter, and are white, sparkled, ☼Star to Star: Astronomical Dot-to-Dot (3-AD) or colored depending on the set. Other kits con- Learn about the stars while having some dot- tain white and colored planets and more objects to-dot fun with these oversized, challenging from space, including meteors and comets. All puzzles. Each constellation is given two pages ☼Puzzle-Doubles-Glow in the Dark Space kits contain non-stain, easy-to-remove adhesive – information about the constellation on the Puzzle (PK-AD) putty, suitable for placement on walls and ceil- right and the constellation puzzle on the left. Even little ones like to do puzzles; they’re not ings of just about any type (drop ceiling tiles, Information for each includes the mythology of only fun but are also educational. Introduce your fiberboard, and wallpaper are not recommend- the constellation, its place in the zodiac, and children to the solar system with this 2 x 3 foot, ed, as ripping the tacky off may damage them). information about special stars within the con- 100-piece puzzle of the solar system that has a Simply stick the stars and planets on the surface stellation. Each puzzle takes up a full page (11.5” glow-in-the-dark finish. Pieces are a nice size for you want, let them absorb light, and they’ll glow x 11.5”); just follow the tiny stars and dots to little hands (2.5 x 3 in.) and the planets and other until you fall asleep watching them! complete the constellation. The number of dots solar objects glow in the dark after being exposed 004784 Colorful Twinkle Stars 6.50 5.50 per puzzle varies from 300-500+, with the actual to light. A fun parent-child activity! ~ Donna 40 colorful, glittery stars constellation formation imposed onto the puzzle 032653 ...... 14.99 13.50 017385 Wonder Stars Super Kit 12.00 9.50 you are completing. It includes 29 constellations Contains 150 plain white stars. in all to “brighten” up your science curriculum. Night Sky Puzzle (PK-AD) 017338 Micro Stars . . . . 6.50 5.50 Diagrams of the answers and a short glossary are Introduce your Jr. Astronomer to the mysteries Contains 100 (all small) white stars. included at the back of the book. Discover the above. After connecting the 48 brightly colored 017342 Planets & Stars . . . 6.50 5.50 constellations as you learn and draw your way pieces, your child will observe planets, nebulas, Contains 21 white stars and nine realistical- through the night sky. 64 pgs, pb. ~ Donna lunar phases, a comet, the Big Dipper and Little ly-colored planets, all glow-in-the-dark. 009197 ...... 14.95 10.95 Dipper, and more. Additional teaching informa- 017349 Swirl Stars . . . . .6.50 5.50 tion is on the back of the box. Large individual Contains 30 multi-colored stars. Astronaut Food (PK-AD) pieces vary in size with the completed puzzle Most kids are fascinated by astronauts. Now measuring 24” x 18”. Made in USA. ~ Deanne ☼Celestial Adhesives (PK-AD) they can eat some of the food actually used in 008982 ...... 14.95 Enjoy the majesty of the universe from the the U.S. Space Program. These delicious and comfort of your own room. Simply peel and nutritious treats are freeze-dried and ready to eat. Solar System Memory Game (PK-AD) place the celestial sticker and expose to light for They are also great to take on backpacking and Memory game meets the solar system – what a a short time. Darken the room and watch the uni- other trips. - Melissa great way for even little ones to learn. There are verse come alive. Available with the sun, planets EACH SNACK ...... 3.99 3.25 pairs of 34 images – planets, comets, moons, and moons in full color (Solar System) or white 009630 Neapolitan Ice Cream and other astronomical images and events. Each stars, moons, and comets to create constellations 009631 Ice Cream Sandwich sturdy cardboard memory card is 2.5” square (Milky Way). Includes helpful guide. ~ Deanne 009632 Strawberries with one image and the title below. An included 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs booklet gives a summary of information for each EACH SET ...... 6.50 5.50 Games & Puzzles image in the deck – just a bit of learning to go 069759 Milky Way (200 pcs) with the fun. Play this game just like any other 069760 Solar System (33 pcs) Glow-in-the-Dark Constellation Lacing Cards (PK-3) memory game. Use only part of the picture pairs We’ve seen constellation playing cards, tem- or all of them, place them face down, and try to Constellations Activity Book (1-4) plates, and games, but we’ve never seen some- remember where the matching pairs are placed. When your little ones look up into the night thing like this! An awesome way to introduce your The person with the most pairs at the end of the sky, can they identify star patterns or constella- youngest students to astronomy, this set includes game wins. But wait--everyone is a winner when tions? Or do they only see “a bunch of stars”? If 10 sturdy cardboard lacing cards and 10 off-white you learn something! ~ Donna they fall into the latter category, this book is for laces. Each dark blue lacing card features a well- 038825 ...... 13.95 11.50 them! The front of the book answers common known constellation with yellow stars, as well as questions, such as: what is a constellation, why a whimsical outline of the animal featured. Holes ☼MMRY (PK-AD) do stars move, how do I find constellations, and next to each star are numbered, so children can Children of all ages will enjoy this fun more. There are 26 constellations found in this lace the constellation, then take it into a dark twist on the classic matching memory game. book and each has a two-page spread. The left room to see the outline and the stars glow (the Photographic images bring space to life and page shows the constellation as a dot-to-dot, laces do not glow, so they don’t distract from the help children identify planets, numerous moons, with information on how to find it in the night scene). The back of the card features brief infor- Pluto, and our sun. Each thick, cardboard, round sky. The right page includes the fictional story of mation about the constellation. – Jess game piece measures approximately 4” in diam- that constellation and some type of activity, such 003151 ...... 16.99 13.50 eter. Includes game instructions and play varia- as: name the constellations, find your Zodiac tions. Detailed guide book has replicated image sign, mazes, picture completion, word searches, Solar System Floor Puzzle (PK-5) and information of the moon and planets to take bingo, crosswords, and more. There are even A dazzling version of our solar system in puzzle learning deeper. 1-4 players. Game time approx. cards with the star patterns printed on them for form. All nine planets, the sun and the moon 20 minutes. ~ Deanne you to cut apart and use for learning. Answers for are depicted, in bright, bold colors against a 037709 ...... 16.00 the activities are found in the back of the book. space background bursting with glowing galax- Start your children young and make stargazing a ies, comets, and nebulae. The puzzle measures Solar System Puzzle (1-AD) family activity! 64 pgs. ~ Donna 24”x 36”, and consists of 48 pieces, made up After you’re finished putting together the rel- 012831 ...... 6.95 5.95 of heavy-duty cardboard built to withstand what atively large pieces (approx. 2”), seal this 100- pressures a floor puzzle might encounter in a piece puzzle with puzzle glue and hang it on a Astronomy Main Lesson Books (2-12) high-traffic house. Fortunately, it also has an wall for a fun reference material! Finished puzzle Designed for astronomy lessons in Waldorf easy-to-clean surface to clean up the marks of measures 19” x 13”. schools, this staple-bound booklet has 32 pages excited little “planet-hoppers.” CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and a textured cardstock cover. The booklet 018434 ...... 12.99 9.99 056649 ...... 9.99 8.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 685 Spacecraft 3-D Puzzles (3-AD) WEATHER / METEOROLOGY Activities & Experiments Just like the Famous Landmarks 3D Puzzles, these spacecraft puzzles are high-quality and Informational / Textual Resources My Calendar Book (1-6) easy to assemble. Pieces are printed on foam A great introduction for kids to calendars and - just punch them out and follow the enclosed ☼Severe Weather Up Close (K-3) weather. Kids not only learn the basics about instructions. The instruction sheet offers step-by- Whether your chil- months such as how many days each month step pictures that show how to attach the tabs dren have experienced contains, the sequence of months, and what and slots to create a sturdy model – no glue severe weather or simply season each month belongs in, but they also required. All models include a display platform inundated with weather practice weather observation each day to make that proudly shows the name of the vehicle front reports and warnings, them aware of the changes that occur throughout and center. The models vary in the number of their little minds may the year. Each month has a different weather pieces and size. They are approximately 8 to 9 struggle to understand the observation such as the high temperature of each inches deep, 11 to 13 inches wide, and 7 to 15 world around them. This day, type of precipitation, cloud types, wind inches tall: the tallest being the Curiosity Rover excellent series is designed to help them under- direction, etc. Children will circle the appro- and Saturn V Rocket. Spacecraft models are a stand and prepare for severe weather in their priate icon in each box of the calendar, and at fun addition to your unit studies, great hands-on area. Each book introduces the foundational the end of the month they learn how to put all enhancement for your curriculum and interesting weather patterns that lead to the severe type of of their collected data into one of several chart for the space history enthusiast. ~ Donna weather being studied, teaches about forecasting formats (bar, column, pie, etc.). Questions, a 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and how it helps people prepare for and respond coloring sheet, teacher’s tips and notes are also EACH PUZZLE (except noted) .17.00 12.95 to severe weather that may affect their local included. ~ Megan 033145 Curiosity Rover (116 pc) areas, and explains ways families can be ready 021786 ...... 4.90 033150 Apollo Lunar Module (104 pc) for weather events. This is handled gently and 033151 Saturn V Rocket (68 pc) without fear tactics. Vocabulary words are in My First Book about Weather (2-5) 070954 ☼Space Explrtn (65 pc) 20.00 14.75 bold with definitions in the back of the book. Perfect supplement to your science curriculum or 070955 ☼Space Mission (80pc) 20.00 14.75 Colorful illustrations. Great supplement for any topical weather study, this quality resource from 033248 Voyager Probe (71 pc) science curriculum or a wonderful series of living Dover brings together concise textual information books for your learning baskets or bookshelf. 24 and illustrations for coloring. Topics include the Night Sky Playing Cards (PK-AD) pgs, pb. ~ Deanne earth’s atmosphere, water cycle, thunderstorms, What an awesome idea! This deck of playing EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 6.75 clouds, jet streams, cold and warm air fronts, cards features 52 constellations, organized into 069186 What Is a Blizzard? seasons and extreme weather patterns including suits that correlate with the seasons (hearts are 069187 What Is a Flood? tornadoes, hurricanes, ice/snow storms, floods spring, clubs are fall, etc.). Within each suit, 069188 What Is a Heat Wave? and droughts. The Greenhouse effect and climate constellations that are easy to locate are given 069189 What Is a Hurricane? change are also covered. 46 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne high ranks, and ones that are more difficult are 069190 What Is a Thunderstorm? 064149 ...... 4.99 4.25 given low ones. You can use this deck as con- 069191 What Is a Tornado? stellation identification cards, flashcards, or as a Everything Kids’ Weather Book (2-7) regular deck of playing cards. For more informa- Weather: Whipping Up a Storm! (3-AD) Weather impacts us. Tornadoes, Hurricanes, tion on how to identify the constellations, check Let the Basher Science characters help you learn Thunderstorms, and even snowstorms have an out its “sister” book, Night Sky: A Field Guide to about weather. This book teaches basic weather impact on our day to day life. Children are Constellations. – Jess vocabulary and weather events with a variety of naturally curious about the world around them 022883 ...... 5.95 4.95 weather-related illustrated characters that will and this Everything Kids’ book provides well-ex- humorously teach you the concepts. Learn about plained information, a variety of “Try This” activ- Constellation Memory Game (PK-AD) the World of Weather, Blue-Sky Dreamers, Wet ities and fun puzzle activities to teach everything This traditional memory game combines fun ’n Wild, and Extreme Weather. Each chapter they need to know about weather. A sampling of and learning for all ages. There are 36 matching begins with a one-page introduction; then you activities includes creating your own Northern pairs of constellations with their names (72 cards) meet each character one at a time. There are two Lights, making a homemade barometer and your along with a 40 page booklet of facts about each pages devoted to each concept and character. If own cold air mass. A wonderful reinforcement of the constellations. The 2x2 inch square cards you can’t remember definitions for some of the for your earth science curricula or to create a unit are sturdy with high-quality graphics. Turn them new words, there is a glossary at the back, and study with a few additional resources! Brief men- all face down, and each player in turn will flip a poster is included as a visual reminder of your tions of evolution and global warming. Answers over 2 cards. If the cards match, they get to keep new Basher weather friends. 64 pgs. ~ Donna to puzzle activities are in the back of the book. them; if they don’t match, flip them face down 008763 ...... 8.99 6.75 144 pgs, sc.~ Deanne again for the next person’s turn – the person with 027938 ...... 9.99 7.75 the most matches wins. Children can play this Exploring the Sky by Day (5-12) game over and over as they learn the constella- Wonderfully illustrated with stunning photo- Kids’ Book of Weather Forecasting (2-8) tions and their names. From Aquarius to Virgo, graphs and vivid graphics, this excellent introduc- Weather plays an important part in our everyday they will learn to recognize the constellations of tion to weather and the atmosphere will engage lives. Sometimes it determines what we will wear the night sky. - Donna children of all ages. Each two-page spread pro- or what we will do. This book is a pragmatic 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. vides fascinating insights into the atmosphere and way to study the dynamic field of meteorology 051780 ...... 13.95 11.50 weather while answering foundational questions. year-round. Chapters cover weather in general, Topics include an overview of the atmosphere, the atmosphere, the sun, wind, water, clouds, Night Sky Finder Card Game (PK-8) formation and types of clouds, precipitation, storms, weather forecasting and more. Children Learn more about the night sky with this cosmic rainbows, snow/snowstorms, thunderstorms, air will learn a variety of facts about weather and go-fish card game! The goal is for each player currents, weather lore, haze and humidity, fog, how to build their own weather monitoring to collect groupings of four cards with the same mist and smog, haloes, pillars and sundogs, equipment. Each chapter is interspersed with number and picture. The game ends when all the aurora borealis, moon phases, hurricanes miscellaneous exercises and experiments that 12 groupings are collected. Each card contains and hail, tornadoes and waterspouts and much will help your child become a weather expert. an interesting fact and colorful picture about our more! A companion book to Exploring the Night Fun, full-color illustrations and Q & A’s by a solar system, constellations, comets, or other Sky (#054591), this book will be wonderful meteorologist make this a fun book to read or space objects. What a fun way for children to asset to your homeschool library. Note: “tens of browse. 141 pgs, pb. ~ Enh explore and learn more about our night sky! thousands” of years is referenced. 72 pgs, pb. ~ 012151 ...... 14.99 10.95 Made in the USA. ~ Gina Deanne 008838 ...... 10.50 020010 ...... 9.95 7.95 686 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Charts / Posters / Visuals Clouds Poster (PK-AD) weather station base, wind vane, plastic cup with This large poster shows 7 realistic paintings rounded top, measuring cup, sponge, thermom- Calendar & Weather Pocket Chart (PK-1) each of high, mid, low and multi-level clouds: eter, pinwheel, three pieces of clay, peat pellet, This huge calendar is intended to be used in a cirrus, altocumulus, cumulus & nimbostratus. paper plate, string, dish, two cardboard circles, classroom setting, but could be fun in a home as These levels are clearly defined and each image bar magnet, three plastic tubes, straw, pencil, well. The chart measures 30.75”W x 44.25”H has some interesting detail about the conditions index card, petri dish, weather chart, snake and is made out of durable nylon. The calendar under which each cloud exists. The individual model, anemometer, bottle connector, and two and chart is great for exploring days of the week, cloud pictures are about 4.5” x 3.25” and there sticker sheets. A data notebook is also included months, years, weather, seasons, holidays, and are 28 altogether. The laminated version is pro- for lab notes. ~ Janine special events. The blue nylon background has tected in heavy plastic with a nice sealed border CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs clear plastic pockets. Colorful word, number, for extra durability (it won’t peel apart.) 043909 ...... 39.99 32.50 and picture cards made out of laminated card- Large format makes for easy reference in a class- board are included to put in the pockets. On the room or co-op, or as an addition to your homes- top of the chart there are pockets for month and chooling space. 36” x 24” ~ Sara year cards. Then the days of the week are listed, 061350 Laminated . . . . 18.95 11.50 and there are plenty of square pockets to insert 061351 Non-Lam...... 9.95 6.95 numbers to form that month’s calendar. The next section of the chart has a pocket for the current Tools, Kits & Activities day of the week, the day it was yesterday, and the day it will be tomorrow. A pocket to display Weather Stickers (K-3) a season card is also included. A section for 120 stickers display various weather conditions: “Today’s Weather” is then located on the bottom sunny, windy, cloudy, rainy, snowy, even rain- of the chart with pockets to insert cards that bows and thunderstorms! display things like rain, a cloud over the sun, 005785 ...... 2.49 2.30 snowflakes, wind, etc. There are 76 picture cards (including 12 blank cards you can decorate your- Weather Super Shapes Stickers(PK-AD) self), that can be placed on the calendar showing Turn your everyday calendar into a weather holidays, seasons, and special classroom events calendar with the help of these colorful weather like field trips and the last day of school. There stickers! Put a bright yellow and orange sun on ☼KidzLabs Weather Lab (3-AD) are 19 word cards displaying the months and your calendar when it’s sunny or a blue rain- Build your own weather station with these lab days of the week and 41 number cards that show drop if it’s rainy. Snowflakes and partly cloudy contents and an empty plastic soda or water the years and dates. Three yellow storage pockets stickers are also provided. Each sticker is approx- bottle. I used a 16-oz. water bottle; you may are sewn into the bottom of the chart to hold all imately 3/8,” which makes them perfect for your need to try different bottles to get the right fit. the cards not in use. There are six holes with family wall calendar, or you can create a special The enclosed booklet includes instructions for grommets at the top of the chart. ~ Rachel weather calendar, adding weather conditions 6 experiments; the first one is assembling the 036061 ...... 36.99 27.95 and temperature readings. Contains eight sheets weather station. You will have a rain gauge, ther- of 100 stickers each. A wonderfully inexpensive mometer, wind vane, compass, and anemometer ☼Weather Emoji Smart Poly Chart (PK-3) and easy way to work weather watching into to estimate wind speed (calm, light, breeze, What’s the Weather like? asks this brightly col- your science curriculum! – Elise strong). I put water in the bottle, about half way, ored, 22”x 17” weather chart. Underneath the 037251 ...... 2.99 2.75 to give my weather station some weight; you question are 1”x 1” boxes to write in the date. could do the same by adding rocks, sand, etc. Below this are cheery graphics that reflect the Pet Tornado (PK-8) The back of the instruction booklet has 3 pages weather description: sunny, partly sunny, cloudy, Hold one of nature’s most destructive force on which to record your daily readings. Perform windy, rainy, snowy and stormy. Children have in the palm of your hand. With a small twist other experiments that demonstrate lightning, blanks to fill in below this with fun graphics that of your wrist a tiny realistic tornado forms from evaporation, acid rain, greenhouse effect and help teach date, day of the week, month, daily white foam clouds. Hold it in light and watch global warming, and wind by using other com- temperature, seasons and tomorrow’s forecast. the iridescent currents swirl. Awesome science ponents included: spiral template, thermometer On the right of the blanks are fun emoji graphics in a bottle! arms and two thermometers, seed tray, pH and the left side shows a colorful thermometer 005349 ...... 5.20 4.25 paper, clear plastic molded shapes, plastic tube, with six sections from freezing to very hot. Heavy and foam pieces. With a few items from your duty poly material is washable and works well Tornado Tube (PK-8) home, you can have a ‘working’ weather station. with dry erase or water-based markers and wash- This little contraption is perfect for a hands-on ~ Donna able crayons. Hang it on a wall, the fridge or lay demonstration of vortex action, kinetic energy, 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs it on the desk. ~ Deanne or forces of nature such as tornadoes and whirl- 069647 ...... 25.00 19.95 003210 ...... 3.99 3.75 pools. The tornado tube is a two-inch hard plastic connecting tube. You provide two empty Weather Kit – Go Science (3-AD) Types of Clouds Chartlet (PK-AD) 2-liter plastic soda bottles and fill one 2/3 full We predict it, watch it, run from it, complain This graphically appealing chart shows the with water. Then use the tube to connect the two about it, and pray about it – but how much do shapes and forms of the different types of clouds, bottles, move them in a circular motion to form we actually know about it? These activities will along with their normal altitude ranges. As a vortex, then watch your homemade tornado. give you a real hands-on look at weather. The well as the cloud types, the water cycle is also You can even add food coloring, glitter, or dish 31 activities are quite varied in subject matter detailed on the colorful front cover of this chart. soap to the water for more fun and to trace the – from assembling and using an anemometer to The black and white reverse side has some text movements of the water. ~ Rachel S. making it rain; learning about thunderstorms to about clouds, the water cycle, and weather 023678 ...... 3.00 2.85 measuring relative humidity. Most of the items activities. The symbols used by meteorologists needed to complete the activities are included, are explained and there are two activities - one Weather Lab (Magic School Bus) (K-6) but you will need to supply a couple of items – to make your own rain gauge, and the other on What better way to pique a young scientist’s such as batteries. The guide book is very color- measuring humidity. There is also a fill in the interest in the weather than by learning with Ms. ful with each activity well-illustrated for clarity. blank, “identifying clouds” section that can be Frizzle and the gang? This bus-shaped science Weather has such a huge effect on our lives that copied and used as an activity page. The chart kit contains loads of fun experiments to try out a good understanding of what causes different is 17” x 22”. ~ Zach such as making a tornado in a bottle, capturing weather patterns can be quite beneficial. – Zach 009830 ...... 2.99 2.60 a rainbow, building a weather station, and using CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. a sundial. Kit comes with 28 experiment cards, 014068 ...... 31.95 22.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 687 ☼Wild Weather Kit (3-AD) will see photos of caves and caverns, lava flows Activity & Experiment Resources Your child will learn firsthand about the in Tanzania and Hawaii, Arches National Park weather with this easy-to-assemble weather kit. in Utah, Stonehenge in England, glowing Mt. Explore Rocks and Minerals (1-4) Constructed of lightweight foam, children will Etna in Sicily, giant crystals in Cave of Crystals in If you have a young one interested in rocks learn to read and record rain amounts, wind Mexico (my favorite), and more. These pictures and collecting, this book can offer some fun speed and direction, and direction of stron- will pique your curiosity and give you a yearning supplementary activities to educate them on the gest UV rays. No tools needed: just follow to see these places in person. (I know this book subject. Explore Rocks and Minerals teaches the clear illustrations and instructions included. is for kids, but I have really enjoyed working children about the structure of the earth, minerals 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs through the interactive glossary at the back of the and crystals, igneous/sedimentary/metamorphic 043256 ...... 15.00 11.75 book, matching pictures, reading the informa- rocks, fossils, and how to be a rock hound. tion, and staring at the gorgeous photos.) Don’t All of this is done by incorporating 20 different Wacky Weird Weather Kit (3-AD) be surprised if the grown-ups sneak a peek at this hands-on projects that will make the learning Understanding the forces behind our everyday book, too! ~ Donna fun like making an edible ‘earth’ model, growing weather conditions is fascinating for all ages and 006309 ...... 12.95 9.50 your own crystals from Epsom salts, modeling may even help to alleviate some of the fear often basaltic columns, baking ‘pumice’ meringue associated with our more violent weather condi- Rock and Gem Book (3-7) cookies, eating a ‘sed-sandwich’ for lunch, and tions. Through the activities in this kit, children The photography and snippets of information wrapping up by making your own rock dis- will understand the impact of a clash of hot and in this DK Smithsonian book make it a great ref- play. More than just fun, your children will be cold air fronts, unleash tornadoes, create a bliz- erence to have on hand for your children. Learn introduced to the amazing world of rocks and zard, create a volcano eruption and participate in about rocks, minerals and gems, fossils, shells, minerals. This non-reproducible book is divided a variety of other weather activities. Step-by-step and more in this beautifully illustrated resource. into 7 chapters and each includes information instructions, fun facts, explanations and most of Read about the rocks inside our planet and the on the topic, vocabulary words, interesting facts, the supplies are included to complete the seven rock cycle before jumping into explanations black & white illustrations and activities. The activities, although you will need to provide of a variety of rocks – igneous, metamorphic, back of the book includes a glossary and a page some household items. ~ Deanne and sedimentary – even rocks from space. See of resources in case you are interested in further 030143 ...... 22.00 14.95 and read about minerals and gems and how we investigation. You can use this book as a sup- use them every day and see ancient fossils and plement to your curriculum or do a mini-study Climate & Weather Experiment Kit (5-AD) interesting water animals (in the shells section) on rocks and minerals. Either way, you may be There’s nothing quite like watching a huge through thousands of gorgeous pictures. Even training a future geologist. ~ Donna storm blow in, the family huddled around the peek at some of the treasures of our world made 027106 ...... 12.95 9.95 window to marvel as the rain falls and the light- from these materials! The textual information is ning strikes. This kit provides a fun, hands-on presented in small pieces, so not overwhelming ☼Rock Log Kids (PK-AD) way to learn more about the science behind for younger ones who want to learn about the From the same supplier as the Nature Log Kids those storms. There’s more to weather than just world of rocks and gems. 208 pgs, hc. ~ Donna and Bird Log Kids, this one provides 60 journal clouds and water – learn about the atmosphere, 046167 ...... 22.99 15.95 pages for children to record their rock or fossil hydrosphere, climates, and other factors that finds, along with some fun extras and rock facts. affect what we see up in the sky. You’ll do Spotter’s Guide: Rocks & Minerals (4-AD) 051948 ...... 9.95 7.50 23 interactive experiments using the included This beautifully-illustrated field guide provides materials (plus common household items): make students and amateur “spotters” with the basics a globe, create your own clouds, build a rain they need to identify rocks and minerals. The Supplemental Resources gauge, track the temperature, and so much more. guide begins with some general information and The kit includes: sphere, pre-cut cardboard, a discussion of any features that make different Posters, Visuals & Models basin, globe sticker sheet, 5 incense cones, a types easy to spot. The following field guide balloon, disk, tubing, thermometer, petri dish, section features several different subjects on each Types of Rocks Chart sponge, 3 tealight cups, pipette, 50 grams of page, each with a detailed, full-color illustration, Learn about different types of rocks with this clay, 2 rubber bands, a drinking straw, and a few name, and some other specific information. If colorful chart: igneous, metamorphic, and sed- more various & sundry items. – Chad the subject has different features that aid in iden- imentary. The formation of each type of rock is 024237 ...... 36.95 33.20 tification, then the different parts are illustrated as briefly explained, accompanied by color photos well. But wait - what’s the point of learning to of specific rocks (e.g. granite, marble, limestone) GEOLOGY find all these different types of rocks and minerals that provide examples of each rock type. Photos if you can’t show off that you’ve seen them? Just of 16 rocks and 5 minerals are included on this Informational / Textual Resources for this purpose, each entry also features a blank 17” x 22” chart. Reproducible activities on the circle to “check off” the item when you’ve seen back include a rock hardness test, crossword Everything Rocks and Minerals (3-7) it, and to carry this further, there is a chart found puzzle, and more. ~ Lisa Rocks and Minerals are a favorite science topic at the back of each book that functions both as 017054 ...... 2.75 in many households. This book from National a sighting scorecard and as a spotting journal. Geographic Kids is full of interesting information Each item in the field guide is assigned a point Rock and Mineral Posters (PK-12) about rocks and minerals. It contains plenty of value, and when you’ve seen it, you can check This poster series is subtitled “content-intensive photos, information, and fun trivia. This isn’t it off on the card, and enter a date as well. The info poster.” Each 24” x 36” poster provides an just for reference; there are some cool geology guide is 64 pages long and small enough to fit overview presented through beautifully photo- activities, too. You will learn the differences in a big pocket (or backpack) for your “spotting” graphed images and text. The publisher believes between rocks and minerals, their uses, their hikes. these will appeal to the same folks who like such formation, how they break down, and have some 026262 ...... 5.99 5.39 magazines as Smithsonian, National Geographic, fun growing minerals and making your own fos- and Scientific American. When I first unrolled sils. There are interactive pages where you are the posters, I reacted with a big, “WOW! I need to match gemstones in their natural state with these posters for my daughter.” If you have a rock finished gems and locate items made of stone collector and a nice big wall, these would not that you might encounter on a daily basis. You only be useful but fun. Use them for matching, will learn interesting trivia like how many stone identifying and basic information. I believe these blocks were used to build the Great Pyramid, will be on a wall in my daughter’s dorm room which stone floats, or at what temperature dia- very soon. - Donna monds vaporize. The photographer is Carsten EACH LAMINATED . . . . 18.95 11.50 Peter who is an “extreme photographer.” You EACH NON-LAMINATED . . .9.95 6.95 688 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 026370 Intro to Minerals - Laminated rocks. Each specimen is of fairly good size (most mentary and igneous), these rocks are not affixed 033540 Intro to Minerals - Non-Laminated about 1½” x ¾”). A streak plate, magnet, magnifi- to anything, allowing them to be handled, Includes the definition of a mineral, pictures er, nail, and copper coin are furnished so you can carefully examined and thoroughly explored! of crystal systems, photo samples of the test for properties. This set offers an excellent way to test rock different mineral classes, hardness, luster, 002261 ...... 88.99 69.25 knowledge - simply remove the rocks from habit, cleavage, color, streak, and much their plastic container and ask your student to more. The 70+ photos of the specimens are Classroom Collection of Rocks and Minerals match up the specimens with the attached chart clear and beautiful and offer a good look at Includes 50 specimens (approximately 1”) in found in the lid. Kit includes the following: some minerals most of us will never see. a compartmentalized box. Includes specimens Quartz, Feldspar, Talc, Olivine, Pyrite, Calcite, 014533 Intro to Rocks - Laminated from the following groups: igneous, sedimentary Slate, Gneiss, Anthracite, Quartz, Marble, Schist, 033541 Intro to Rocks - Non-laminated and metamorphic rocks; ores, gemstones, and Conglomerate, Sandstone, Shale, Gypsum, Presents an overview of the categories of rocks minerals in the scale of hardness. Numbered Limestone, Dolomite, Granite, Rhyolite, Basalt, and how they are formed. There are photo specimens are keyed to study sheet and a Rocks Pumice, Obsidian, and Gabbro. Rock samples reprints of some of the rock-building minerals and Minerals Study Guide is also included. measure ½”-3/4”. An excellent tool for your aspir- and then a section for each of the 3 categories 002263 ...... 50.49 39.95 ing geologist in your family! ~Deanne of rocks – igneous, sedimentary, and metamor- CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. phic. There are 12 specimens shown for each Rocks and Minerals of U.S. Collections (PK-AD) 013227 ...... 9.99 8.50 category and the bottom of the poster shows Much like the above collection, only with fewer special rocks like geodes, agates, etc. specimens. The 35 or 24 rocks and minerals GeoCentral Rock Collections (K-AD) 014561 Mineral Collection - Laminated form a more abbreviated, but still adequate, These very affordable sets include 15 specimens 033542 Mineral Collection - Non-laminated range of materials for your study of geology or measuring ½” to 1”, an identification guide, and a This poster shows 162 photographed spec- for identification/reference. Instead of buying plastic magnifier. Rocks are packaged in a divid- imens of the most commonly encountered one of those overpriced “book and skimpy rock ed plastic tray and stored in a sturdy cardboard minerals. The minerals are grouped by class: collection” combo sets that pervade the market, box. Learn how igneous rocks are formed from native elements, carbonate, sulfates, sulfides, settle on a good, basic book about rocks and lava; sedimentary rocks by wind, water, and halides, oxides, phosphates, organic and rock-collecting, and use one of these sets as your weather; and metamorphic rocks by extreme heat silicates. This poster doesn’t have the text samples. Unmount the specimens if you prefer - and pressure. If you have a beginner rock hound, content like “Intro to Rocks,” but the pictures either way, you’ll have a much larger and more these kits would be nice starter sets. are magnificent. This is a poster for someone complete collection for about the same price. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs who may collect rocks and minerals to help Rocks in Basic set measure ½”-¾” while those EACH KIT ...... 13.00 9.95 with identification. in the Reference collection are slightly larger at 014277 Igneous ¾”-1”. Study Guide included. 014309 Metamorphic Rock/Fossil Collections 002277 Basic (35 pcs) . . .30.99 24.50 014311 Sedimentary 002278 Reference (24 pcs) . 23.99 19.25 ROCKIT Set of all 3 kits . . .39.00 28.50 Rock Kits from Scott Resources (PK-AD) We have several rock-hounds here - as evi- Amazing Rocks Hands-On Science Kit (PK-AD) Rock Bags (5-12) denced by the boxes of rocks that haunt the This terrific kit is a great introductory rock col- These rock bags provide an economy collection dark recesses under beds and in closets, when lecting kit that hooks kids in with a selection of of common rocks. 6 specimens in each bag range they’re not strewn all over the floor! Of course, “weird” rocks with equally uncommon talents. in size from 1.25” to 1.50” and are contained in our “good” rock collections don’t suffer the same This kit presents 11 very uncommon rocks, along a resealable zip top bag which is labeled with fate. These have been used countless times in with a booklet filled with scientific activities and the rock names and how the rocks were formed. our homeschool, especially in our study of Earth perplexing puzzles. Optical calcite, floating EACH BAG ...... 5.49 4.99 Science. Kept in the schoolroom, the children pumice, magnetic lodestone, dolomite for crystal 023413 Igneous are free to use them to identify other rocks or just growing, quartz crystal, amethyst, “shocking” 023466 Metamorphic to peruse for sheer delight. I guess you can tell tumbled quartz, ulexite, and two geodes are all 023467 Sedimentary that I am rather fond of rocks myself. The com- included for kids’ experimentation and up-close binations and varieties that God has embedded in examination. While this kit used to come pack- GeoCentral Rock Science Kits (3-AD) the Earth are astounding and beautiful. We had aged in a box, it is now packaged in a plastic box If you want small, affordable kits to cover the to “dig” a little for the information to stock these, with dividers and 17 compartments for rocks. A basics, these are a great option. Specimens range but it was totally worth the effort! small magnifying glass and specimen name tags in size from ¾” to 1” (large enough to see detail) are also included. and each set includes a 1” plastic magnifier and Economy Mineral Study Kit (4-12) 014838 ...... 12.00 9.95 guide. The Mineral kit also includes a streak 15 mineral specimens: fluorite, feldspar (micro- plate and nail. Each guide includes a specimen cline), hematite, pyrite, quartz (milky), calcite, Rock Study Kit - Economy (4-AD) key and a list of contents. For the hardness kit an quartz (chalcedony), magnetite, gypsum (alabas- 066378 ...... 21.49 16.95 explanation is given along with the MOHS hard- ter), talc, halite, mica (biotite), graphite, gypsum ness scale; the mineral and rock kit guides give (satin spar), gypsum (selenite). Includes activity Introductory Rock Collection (6-12) a brief explanation of their formation. Storage suggestions, magnifying glass, streak plate, and This collection is great for all ages. The 15 isn’t an issue, as rocks come in sturdy cardboard nail. specimens measure 1 ½ to 2 inches each, and boxes with trays. ~ Donna 030561 ...... 20.99 16.50 there are 5 in each rock category – sedimentary, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs igneous, and metamorphic. Specimens include 018673 Mineral Science . . 13.00 9.95 Introductory Earth Science Collection (PK-AD) shale, breccia, sandstone, conglomerate, lime- Includes Magnetic Pyrite, Blue Aragonite, A good basic set containing 75 rock and mineral stone, obsidian, granite, basalt, scoria, rhyolite, Realgar, Calcite, Sodalite, Beryl, Sphalerite, samples, unmounted, in a compartmentalized slate, marble, quartzite, gneiss, and schist. This is Tourmaline, Siderite, Rhodochrosite, specimen tray. Rocks are number-coded to a list a solid starter kit for your rock hounds: all pack- Wollastonite, Rock Salt, Crystal Point, of their names by category with additional infor- aged in a divided storage box. ~ Donna Fuchsite, Olivine. mation contained in the accompanying Rocks and 025133 ...... 24.99 19.25 018674 Rock Science . . . 13.00 9.95 Minerals Study Guide. This set is used to demon- Has 5 each of igneous, sedimentary, and met- strate the major rock-forming minerals; the scale Explore Geology Set (3-AD) amorphic rocks: Igneous – Obsidian, Granite, of hardness; and recognized physical properties As a mom who spent hours upon hours rock Basalt, Scoria, Rhyolite; Sedimentary – Shale, (streak, luster, cleavage, fracture, and specific hunting with my children, I would have loved Calcareous Tufa, Sandstone, Conglomerate, gravity). It also includes metal and nonmetal this set! Containing 24 different specimens in Limestone; Metamorphic – Slate, Marble, ores and igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic four classifications (minerals, metamorphic, sedi- Quartzite, Gneiss, Shist. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 689 Kits, Games & Activities EACH ORIGINAL KIT . . . . 11.99 031491 Dinosaur Treasures of the Earth Dig Kit (K-6) 031493 Gemstone Just like a geologist, this kit has you going on 031529 Golden Nugget a dig using the digging tool and brush for twelve 041380 Meteorite different rocks inside the earthen block. Learn 031564 Real Bug about igneous, sedimentary, and metamorphic 031567 Shark Teeth rocks by digging through the three layers of earth. EACH MINI DIG KIT . . . . 4.99 After your dig there is a display box that can be 027539 Amethyst assembled to label and store your rocks. 031532 Dino Poop B. A. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 027544 Fool’s Gold 053183 ...... 18.00 14.75 031546 Gemstone 027554 Geode Discover Rock and Crystal Excavation Kit (K-AD) 031533 Real Bugs Dig for your own crystals and rocks for some 031534 Shark Tooth geology fun. This kit includes a 3 ½” x 5” block of 031545 Treasure (mineral) plaster-type material with five specimens buried within, a wooden digging tool, and a dusting U.S. Treasure Mining (1-8) brush. After excavating your specimens, match Literally “dig” for some of America’s loveliest ☼Rock Study Kit – Economy (4-AD) them up to the pictures on the box for identi- rocks, minerals and fossils in a block of digging This is a very nice starter set representing the fication. Your kit may include minerals such sediment shaped like the continental U.S. Use three rock groups with fifteen approximately 1” as hematite, quartz, or pyrite; or rocks such as the included tools to dig them out of the areas specimens. Igneous – Obsidian, Granite, Basalt, jasper, unakite, or tiger’s eye. There are sixteen they are most commonly found, then match them Scoria, Rhyolite. Sedimentary – Shale, Gypsum different possible specimens shown. up to the “Treasure Map.” A magnifying glass Alabaster, Sandstone, Conglomerate, Limestone. 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and a learning guide are also included. Metamorphic – Slate, Marble, Quartzite, Gneiss, 003051 ...... 9.00 7.25 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Schist. Specimens are numbered and arrive in a 004706 ...... 13.00 10.95 divided storage box. Also included are a small Mineral Discovery Experiment Kit (1-6) magnifying lens and an identification sheet with Amazonite, flint, desert rose, pyrite, apatite, Golden Nugget Dig Kit (1-AD) suggestions for activities. ~ Donna amethyst, mookaite, quartz, rose quartz, and lab- This is a great little gift wrapped up in a gold 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs radorite samples are all in this kit! But wait, there brick – perfect for your excavators and rock col- 066378 (A.) ...... 21.49 16.95 are activities too! Included are clear plastic boxes lectors. Dig into the gold-colored brick (approx. for your minerals to display them on a cardboard 4”x2”) using the enclosed plastic tool. Your little Gemstone Collection Box (K-AD) background showing where each can be found digger will uncover a beautiful piece of pyrite This is a fun little starter set for older students in nature. A booklet teaches you about your that is approximately 1” in size. A great addition who are interested in rocks and gemstones. The minerals: location; how to test hardness & den- to your rock collection! specimens measure ¼” to ½” and are set in a sity; how crystals are formed; minerals vs. rocks; 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. divided plastic tray (about 4 ½” x 5”). Each set looking for foreign particles and how to search for 027531 ...... 3.99 offers a different variety of gemstones and names minerals. Then, it’s your turn to create your own and pictures of some of them (not all of them) are model crystals from plaster. Everything you need Fossils Earth Science Kit (K-AD) found on the back of the box. Children can have is included: plaster, molds for 5 crystals, stir stick, Learning about fossils is a lot more fun if you fun researching and finding the names, taking measurers, and a vessel to mix in and pour from. can get a sample in your hand. Who has time to them out of the tray and playing a game of trying Add water, let dry and then glue the smooth sides go out and collect them? Packaged neatly, this to name them, or matching them to the pictures together. You have just created an original “gem” set of 9 specimens will intrigue your learners as on the box. you can paint! ~ Sara they learn about fossils. The included guide book 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 062626 ...... 24.95 22.40 offers additional information on the specimens in 003065 (B.) ...... 6.00 5.35 this kit – sea urchin, white clam, gastropod, cri- Volcano Excavation Kit (1-AD) noid stem, brachiopod, ammonite, sand dollar, Fluorescent Rocks Science Kit (K-AD) Volcanoes are always interesting, but even shark tooth, and coral. Each fossil ranges in size One of the coolest things I remember about more so when there is something hiding inside! from ½” to 1” – a good size to see details. The visiting a local rock and gem museum was the Unearth six different igneous rocks as you chisel guide book also includes word puzzles. ~ Donna room with the “glowing rocks.” Under regular your way through this 3-inch volcano replica. 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. light, they look like any other rock, but turn on The kit comes with one volcano with hidden 064259 ...... 13.00 9.95 a UV light and they glow in beautiful colors – rocks, a digging tool, a dusting brush, and a rock pink, green, blue, purple. Now you can see this guide including short descriptions of each rock. ☼Bagged 5-piece Geode Set (PK-AD) phenomenon with the Fluorescent Rocks Science 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs Pick up your hammer and get cracking! This Kit by GeoCentral. Kit contains 9 rocks (½” to ¾” 022648 ...... 12.10 9.95 bag of geodes includes five specimens that range each), a guide, magnifier, streak plate and UV in size from 2 to 3 inches. GeoCentral has taken pen. Use this kit to learn why rocks glow, test Dig Kits & Mini Dig Kits (1-AD) the work out of finding them; the only thing left their hardness, and more. ~ Donna Uncover real rock and fossil specimens!. Each for you to do is break them. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. kit contains a colorful, themed digging block 045946 ...... 10.00 7.95 026884 ...... 13.00 9.95 that’s shaped like an animal (ie., dinosaur head) or object (ie., large gemstone). Each kit also Break Your Own Geodes (2-AD) Activity Rock Kit (2+) includes a metal chisel, a magnifying glass, and Let kids find their own crystals by cracking Kids are generally attracted to unusual things. a small brush. Place the digging brick on news- open these geodes! Geodes are formed from flu- This kit piques their interest in rocks and rock paper, use the tools to dig for the specimens, ids which crystallize in cavities within rounded collecting by presenting 4 very uncommon and rinse the specimens in water. Then, examine rock. All kids have to do is slip the geode into rocks, along with a booklet filled with scientific them with your magnifying glass. Original Dig an old sock, break it open with a hammer, and activities and perplexing puzzles. Floating pum- Kits include 3 specimens, digging tools, a mag- collect their crystallized rocks. Approximately ice, magnetic lodestone, quartz, and dolomite nifying glass, and an illustrated Adventure Guide 80% of them will have hollow centers lined with display their talents for your budding geologist. with facts and activities. Mini Dig Kits contain 1 beautiful crystals. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. specimen, chisel and brush. ~ Lisa CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 003120 ...... 8.00 6.95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs 026488 ...... 11.00 9.50 690 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Break-Your-Own Moroccan Geodes (PK-AD) smaller pieces), storage bag for your nuggets, stand, magnifying glass, adventure guide (with Break open these geodes to reveal beautiful glass vial, tweezers, plastic magnifier, and a some facts and info about crystals) and an activity clear crystals! Three geodes, each measuring 1” chunk of pyrite for display. An Adventure booklet with puzzles. While the kits are quite about 2” in diameter, are individually wrapped. Guide rounds out the kit, providing facts about bare-bones, they do produce some of the clean- Use a hammer to crack them open for a lovely gold, gold mining and some fun correlating pen- est-looking crystals I’ve seen. surprise – these are collection-quality crystals. cil-and-paper activities as well. This could be EACH KIT ...... 9.99 Hitting things with a hammer is fun; hav- a really fun activity tie-in to a unit on the Gold 028268 Glow in the Dark (Fluorite Green) ing something to keep afterward is a bonus! Rush, Western Expansion, or a state study on 028259 Amethyst (Purple) 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. California or Alaska! - Jess 028260 Aragonite (Red) 064258 Box of 3 . . . . . 9.00 6.95 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 028265 Calcite (Blue) 051566 ...... 14.99 ☼Deluxe Break Your Own Geodes Kit (3-AD) Smithsonian Electronic Crystal Growing (5-AD) Some people like to buy pretty rocks and crys- Mine For Gems Science Kit (3-AD) Grow ten beautiful crystal clusters and geodes, tals, others like to work a little harder for them. This is an impressive excavation kit in which then display them on the LED electronic base Get out your hammer and break open the geodes you will get to mine for 10 real crystals with a and watch them light up. Chemicals are sup- included in this set to reveal gorgeous crystals you tiny digging tool and brush (included). This kit plied to make a rainbow of colors, including can add to your collection. You get 5 geodes, a includes the excavation block that is packed golden “citrine”, “emerald” green, “aquamarine” collection bag, plastic safety goggles, and infor- with the crystal treasures. Some of the speci- blue, “amethyst”, and more. The kit includes two mational booklet. Place a geode in a bag or old mens you’ll find might include pyrite, geodes, bags of chemicals, three bottles of coloring dye, sock, place it on a hard surface outside (not on amethyst, quarts, calcite, and even tiger’s eye. one LED light base, a clear blister tray, a pair mom’s kitchen floor), and hit it with your ham- Includes an adventure guide filled with fascinat- of goggles, two mixing sticks, a bag of granite mer. Be sure to wear protective eye wear, chips ing science facts and an activity booklet with 10 stones, a magnifying glass, and a color poster can fly!! Geodes aren’t pretty on the outside, but fun puzzles to solve. Happy digging! with instructions. what’s inside is worth the effort. ~ Donna CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 045954 ...... 14.00 10.95 026898 ...... 29.95 008814 ...... 29.99 29.50

Break Open Real Geodes (3-AD) Crystal Mining Kit (3-7) Grow Colossal Crystals (4-AD) Isn’t it fun to break open geodes and find the With this kit, your children will be able to In a matter of days, you can grow your very beautiful crystals growing inside? But it is very excavate eight beautiful crystals they can treasure own diamond-clear or colorful crystals – great disappointing when you break them open and and display. Kit includes a plaster rock in which for a science experiment or just for fun. This find solid rock with very few crystals. Good the eight crystals are embedded, a digging tool, kit includes enough materials to make nearly a news! The company that puts together these kits brush, magnifier, display case, drawstring pouch, pound of crystals. When you’re finished, display guarantees that you will find crystals in their and instructional pamphlet. the beautiful crystals and crystal clusters in your geodes, collected from mines around the world. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. home. If you’re not happy with a crystal, you can I had an opportunity to break open geodes from 020884 ...... 12.00 9.50 dissolve it and grow it again and again! these kits and I wasn’t disappointed. These are 006652 ...... 22.00 14.95 some of the best break-your-own geode kits I’ve seen. So get out your hammer and get warmed Crystal Mines Dig & Discover Gem Kits (7-AD) up! CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Dig for gems and minerals (15 in each kit) in 002389 Two Geodes . . . . 9.99 the soft block of sediment included. Use the two 002424 Gigantic Geode Kit . . 19.95 wooden digging tools and dusting brush to chisel Contains one softball-sized geode. the specimens out of the block and clean them 002426 Jumbo Geodes . . . 19.95 up. Then you can display your finds in the divid- Includes two tennis-ball-sized geodes. ed plastic display. Cut apart the labels to place 037441 Starter Kit - Set of 4 . 19.95 with your specimens for easy identification. Introduce your children to the excitement After excavating your gems, you can grow your of crystal discovery! Safety glasses, a full own crystals to add to your collection. Each set color guide, an activity booklet, a stand, and includes two bags of crystal growing chemical four geodes (containing two different crystal to produce two differently colored crystals that types) are included. Geodes are 1.5” to 2”. measure about 4” each. Instructions are includ- 026892 Explorer Geodes Kit . 29.95 ☼Crystals (3-AD) ed, and the types of crystal you will get is marked Contains 7 geodes of 2 - 3 different types, 2 This little set includes 9 crystal specimens (1/2” on the back of the box and listed below. We love display stands, safety glasses, activity book, to 3/4” in size) in labeled plastic tray, 3 pieces of to grow crystals – it’s always fun to watch and and a guide. Geodes range from 1.5”- 2”. dolomite for growing your own crystals, 1” plastic anticipate the outcome! 002403 World’s Best Geodes . 49.95 magnifier, streak plate, and instruction guide that 1CHOKING HAZARD (1, 4). Not <3yrs. Contains 15 geodes from 5 different mines, defines crystals and how they grow, a guide to the EACH KIT ...... 24.99 21.75 including Gold Rush Geodes. crystals in your kit (with photos), instructions for 025958 Citrine & Rose Quartz 041236 Gold Rush Geodes . 29.95 21.83 growing your own crystals (with vinegar and food 025960 Emerald & Topaz Includes 7 pyrite geodes, safety glasses, and coloring), and two word puzzles that incorporate 025961 Quartz & Aquamarine instructions on how to open your geodes. some of the new words found in the guide. ~ Two booklets are also included. Donna CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Magic Tree (PK-AD) 066504 ...... 13.00 9.95 There’s no better way to keep a tree in the house Learn How to Pan for Gold Kit (1-AD) than with a Magic Tree. These small paper trees If you’ve ever watched any of those reality Dr. Cool Crystal Growing Kits (1-8) start out white, with a little blue, yellow, pink, mining shows on TV, you know that when the Grow crystals in your kitchen in five simple steps! and turquoise hue. After standing the tree in the machines break down, the miners still pan by These kits are among the most efficient I’ve seen, non-toxic chemical mix provided, the tree begins hand! Whether or not you have any intention on not bothering with frills or unnecessary compo- to show its “true colors.” 30 minutes later, col- staking your own claim, this fun kit provides the nents. All you need to do is heat up water, pour ored buds form on it. In 2-3 hours, you have a tools for the whole family to learn how to pan for it into a container, and add the crystal powder miniature tree with pink, orange, yellow, green, gold (although you have to practice on pyrite). and seed crystals. After 3-4 days of undisturbed blue, and purple crystal blossoms. Note for It includes a 10” pan, practice “Rookie Miner’s” rest, the crystal will form into an immaculate Mom: These are fascinating and beautiful - but bag of pyrite (with larger pieces for the novice), crystal cluster with its signature color. Each set very fragile - they are for observing, not handling. an “Advanced Prospector’s Pay Dirt” bag (with includes a crystal cluster, crystal powder, crystal 020032 ...... 2.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 691 Colorful Magic Tree (3-AD) be amazed at the opportunity that exists to build binder to aid you. This includes a detailed chart This magic tree will be fully grown in only 12 relationships, create memories and be equipped divided by season, habitat and subject, with hours! Simply slide the trunk and branch pieces with the resources to overcome common stress recommended readings noted from Handbook together, pour in the “magic water,” and watch related struggles, simply by taking advantage of of Nature Study, Take-Along Guides, Wonders vibrant, multi-colored branches begin to grow the readily available natural world. 275 pgs, pb. of Nature Sketchbook, and other recommended within an hour. The beautiful branches last for ~ Deanne picture books and readers. Although you can about 3-4 days if undisturbed. 020846 ...... 15.95 11.95 enjoy the course just as much by utilizing any 038924 ...... 2.45 other resources of your choosing, the author Handbook of Nature Study (1-8) recommends these three resources in particular Crystal Growing Tree (K-AD) On a warm spring morning I dawdle here and which you will be able to use throughout the Now even more fun in one package, this lit- there along the path toward the one-room school- study. You will also need to look at the parent tle kit includes enough materials to grow and house, watching the birds feed their little ones, guide pages and decide which activities you will experiment with 3 Crystal Growing Trees. Follow finding different kinds of wildflowers, viewing a want to complete from the list suggested, and if the included instructions to assemble your little battle between two beetles. Here’s a plant I’ve you need to make copies of any reproducible cardboard trees and see crystals appear in as little never noticed before. I’ll show it to Mrs. Brown - forms. Activity suggestions include ideas for as 15 minutes. Within 3 hours you should see she’ll know what it is... Such are the images that observation of the subject, copywork from relat- little crystal trees fully grown. Study questions come to mind as I browse through this book. The ed writings on the topic, narrations based on the with answers are included to enhance the kit’s late Anna Comstock, a professor of nature study reading material you have chosen, classifying the learning possibilities. Have some hands-on fun at Cornell University, wrote in such a charming, topic by answering questions based on physical as you learn about chemical reactions. ~ Donna descriptive manner that it is easy to visualize characteristics, and learning related vocabulary. 025081 ...... 5.99 5.25 such things as a bumblebee gathering nectar or When you have gathered your resources, it’s a raccoon settling on a branch for an afternoon time to have fun. You’ll read about the topics, Crystal Hedgehog (assorted color) (3-AD) nap. This 887-page volume, originally published go outdoors and observe firsthand, then fill in 033317 ...... 12.99 10.50 in 1911 (updated in 1939), was designed for use the sturdy notebooking pages with the activities by elementary school teachers with little knowl- that you chose. The suggested activities, pictures Growing Crystals in Test Tube (3-AD) edge of nature. Engaging background information and forms are recommendations, but you may 024672 ...... 4.00 is provided, and 232 lesson plans are supplied. also come up with your own ideas to fill in the Lesson plans are structured with a leading blank areas on the notebooking pages. At the Amazing Crystal Garden (3-AD) thought followed by a method to demonstrate end of each season, you’ll find a coloring page Grow your own crystal garden with this little kit. the leading thought. Several discussion questions and a decorative page for copywork. Poems of Simply place the rocks from the kit into a dish, follow, generally based on observations made. the appropriate length are included in the par- pour distilled white vinegar over the rocks, and (Note: lesson plans will be somewhat difficult ent’s section if you choose to use them. I can’t wait for crystals to form. Crystals will begin to to implement in urban surroundings). Subjects imagine a cozier, more open-ended way to study grow within two days, but they could take up to covered include the teaching of nature study, nature than spending a year with the Nature two weeks to finish forming. Add food coloring animals, plants, and earth and sky. Black and Portfolio. I love that the chosen nature topics are for added pizzazz! ~ Lisa white photographs and drawings are abundant. all common creatures that should be fairly easy 033349 ...... 4.50 4.35 Use as a stand-alone science course, or as a to observe, and the study is very open-ended as reference. Whether you live in the city or coun- far as how you fill the pages. The recommended Magic Rocks (5-AD) try, this book will open your eyes to the world resources will be a joy to read together as well. Grow a beautiful underwater crystal garden around you. Our HANDPK below includes an 8 – Jess – in minutes! With this kit it is incredibly easy 1/2½ x 11” horizontal format Notesketch pad (see 045027 ...... 32.95 25.95 to grow a rainbow of stalagmite-shaped crystals Art section) that will be excellent for your nature from the bottom of a clear jar. Within 10 min- observations and sketches. Pocketful of Pinecones (AD) utes the rocks begin to grow; within two hours 014298 Book only . . . 27.95 22.25 … and rocks, leaves, shells, feathers… sound some should reach heights of up to 4” tall! Kit HANDPK Book & Notesketch 42.17 27.95 familiar? Most young kids are entranced by includes magic rocks, growing solution and nature, so why not help them learn from it? By underwater themed stickers. Nature Portfolio: Throughout the Year (1-5) Karen Andreola, author of the Charlotte Mason 039530 ...... 5.00 4.50 Barbara Shukin, creator of the History Portfolios, Companion, this book is a teacher’s guide to has assembled another delightful notebooking studying nature. It is cleverly written in the NATURE study, this time a nature study. Inside the sturdy form of a story, told through the diary of Carol, binder you’ll find student notebooking pages, a beginning home-school mom in the 1930’s. Instructional notebooking materials and a parent guide. The Taking Charlotte Mason’s advice, she gives both pages are divided into three-month blocks: of her children a nature notebook and encourag- ☼Vitamin N-Essential Guide to a Nature Rich September, October and November; December, es them to fill them with drawings, information, Life (K-12) January and February; March, April and May; and discoveries. Throughout the story, she and Crowfoot, Chief of the Siksika First Nation and June, July and August (yes, you can do her children take many walks and begin to fill describes life as the “flash of a firefly in the night nature study year-round!). Within each three- the notebooks with various illustrations and facts and the breath of a buffalo in the wintertime.” month block, there are five habitats, each with about birds, insects, plants, and animals. In the Enjoying life is so much more than video games three subjects to study. The habitats include story, you will find examples of what to look for, and running from class to class or meeting to yards and gardens, woods and fields, ponds and and the chapters close with study questions and meeting. In fact, life is best experienced with streams, desert, and seashore. So, for example, Latin names for the creatures they observe. Each family, and unscheduled to freely enjoy the in March, April and May you would study frogs, chapter is short enough that even a homeschool beauty and power found outdoors. Bringing dragonflies and wild flowers in the “Ponds and mom can find the time to pick it up and read. together vision, instruction and practical ideas, Streams” habitat. There are 48 notebooking Also woven into the story are nature poems and this book provides guidance for novice or expe- pages in all, with at least one facing two-page selected quotes from Charlotte Mason. At the rienced naturalists. spread for each group of three subjects in a end of the book are appendices containing short Written primarily to parents who seek to pro- habitat. To use this as a year-long nature study passages from Charlotte Mason referenced in the vide children a nature rich upbringing, the author you would need to complete 1-2 notebooking book and a list of books with nature themes, begins with facilitating parent-child attachment pages per week. Now before you jump in, both fiction and non-fiction. You don’t even through nature from infancy. Building upon this there is just a bit of organization you will need need to travel; you can learn a lot right in your foundation, he explains 500 ways to engage to do. First you need to locate your resources own backyard. with the world around us through observation, for reading about the nature topics. A helpful 011578 ...... 16.95 15.95 activities and community connection. Prepare to reading guide is included at the very end of the 692 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Informational / Textual Resources to survive. While this approach makes it more even frustration at how to provide a worthwhile difficult to see each aspect of a group of organ- study. If this describes you, this book may ☼Stories Mother Nature Told Her Children (2-8) isms side-by-side, it does make for interesting become your most valuable tool in the pursuit of “Do you know Mother Nature? She it is to comparison with other groups of organisms. In nature studies. Well-organized, the book begins whom God has given the care of the earth, and general, I would say that there is a little less text with introducing a naturalist and the tools nec- all that grows in or upon it, just as he has given in this version than in the older one, since more essary to be a nature explorer, including details to your mother the care of her family of boys page space is occupied by the photographs. on a well-crafted nature journal. Adding to its and girls.” So, begins this charming 1888 reprint Some animal examples used are similar to the value and ease of use, the book is divided into from Yesterday’s Classics. Amber, the dragon fly, ones in the original book, but there is plenty of seasonal sections, which begin with a scavenger water lilies, coral, starfish, and much more are new material as well. One other difference here hunt focusing on the signs of each season. Within covered in these delightful stories that make a is the lack of the “True or False” questions found each seasonal study, explorations are offered in a perfect family read aloud. You may be amazed at in the original version. Instead, with this version variety of settings: woods, city, beach, pond, and the amount of science your children learn when (and internet access) readers can listen to hump- meadow. The authors elaborate on the signs of taught concepts through a story. Black and white back whales sing, find out what the world looks the season in each of these areas and encourage illustrations. 90 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne like to a bee, and go on a safari in the Kalahari exploration, but the authors provide background 031159 ...... 7.95 Desert by visiting the suggested internet links. I’d details to promote learning for families without venture to guess this one would hold the atten- access to each locale. Each section also offers Eyes and No Eyes Nature Series (3-6) tion of young readers longer, with its abundance information on careers in the field and a variety Written over 100 years ago, this series introduces of huge, sharp, dramatic animal photos to enjoy! of activities, including DIY projects, journaling children to inhabitants of the outdoors, providing 128 pgs, hc. - Jess ideas and expanded science studies. Vividly them fascinating details about the lives of different 028448 ...... 16.99 15.29 illustrated with over 150 scientifically detailed species. Each book ranges from 48-80 pages, with illustrations of plants, animals and fungi. A won- short, topical chapters. In Birds of the Air, the Super Nature Encyclopedia (3-7) derful resource for novice or intermediate nature 15 chapters examine bird song, bird nests, how What do you think of when you hear the words, loving family! 120 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne birds feed their young, bird migration, birds of “Super Nature?” Do you cautiously peer out the 060452 ...... 12.95 9.75 prey, web-footed birds, and much more. In other window in search of Godzilla or other larger than books, such as Insect Life, chapters look at differ- life creatures? Or maybe you are like me and Living World Encyclopedia (3-8) ent types of insects, like moths, butterflies, “good” find all of nature, super. This amazing resource Usborne’s Living World Encyclopedia provides and “bad” beetles, wasps, bees, flies, crickets, from Smithsonian looks at the 100 most incredi- a great introduction into the amazing world of grasshoppers and ants. The writing is warm and ble creatures on the planet. Each 2-page spread nature. The first section of the book covers liv- descriptive, reminding you of an aunt that just so identifies the unique trait that sets them apart ing things and their environments. This section happens to be a naturalist, who guides you around from the rest, an ‘at a glance’ summary of facts, serves to present general information in the areas the countryside, telling you about the secrets of stats and facts, concise background info, vibrant of: the history of the Earth, environments, cycles creatures. The text often references the observa- photographs and colorful graphs. For example, in nature, seasonal changes, and long-term tions that the reader is sure to make, and each the longest living animal is the Aldabra Tortoise. changes. The remaining sections explore animals chapter closes with an “assignment” to make your Descriptive narrative gives students a base under- and plants by environment. Plants typical to the own observations, like drawing a wasp’s nest, or standing of the tortoise with an emphasis on the environment are introduced, and the lifestyles comparing the wild and domesticated forms of a Aldabra Tortoise. “At A Glance” showcases the of animals (how they find food, attract mates, plant. There are both beautiful, full-color illustra- size, habitat, location and diet. (Males can grow escape enemies, and adapt to varying habitats tions and more frequent black-and-white illustra- up to 4 feet long! Fun science project. Ask your and climates) are examined. Environments cov- tions that are not quite as crisp, but still helpful. child to lie down so you can measure him. Put ered include: seas and oceans, islands, grass- The series was written to an assumed audience a mark at 4 ft. and have him stand up. Is the lands, forests, deserts, polar regions, mountains, of British children, and although this does not Aldabra Tortoise taller or shorter?) Stats and Facts rivers and lakes, and rain forests. Additional affect most of the content (many of Great Britain’s provide a simple line graph of average age and sections on people and endangered species are common creatures are also found here), you may weight, including record weight (792 lbs!). and included. ~ Enh want to research some topics to find creatures that estimated life span (255 years). With this specific 012401 ...... 14.99 13.49 are more accessible to your location, or simply page, the tortoise shell is “cut away” to identify skip those parts. A charming series with some of internal organs. The photograph also notes phys- the flavor of Christian Liberty’s Nature Readers. ical characteristics of the tortoise body. Chapters pb. – Jess include Amazing Anatomy, Animal Athletes, EACH BOOK (except noted) . . 11.95 Life Stories and Supernatural Senses. Within 046791 Birds of the Air each chapter examples are given in 3 categories: 046792 By Pond and River . . 9.95 mammals, birds, invertebrates, with additional 046793 Insect Life content on fish and invertebrates in the first 3 046794 Plant Life in Field and Garden chapters. Introductory content contains a cursory overview of evolution and overview on animal Mysteries & Marvels of Nature (3-7) bodies and shapes/sizes and habitats and animal The updated version of Usborne’s popular lifestyles. This book presents fascinating infor- Mysteries and Marvels of Nature has been mation in an engaging and visually appealing ☼Curious Nature Guide (3-AD) reorganized, has traded in many of its detailed manner which will appeal to reluctant readers, Author of the beloved Keeping a Nature Journal, illustrations for eye-catching full-color photos, or those who think Science is ‘boring.’ I strongly offers a dynamic resource for exploring the beau- and now also features internet links where read- suspect this would have been the most sought ty and the science that is found all around us. ers can see nature in action. While the original after book on our homeschool bookshelf—espe- Beginning with the foundation of pausing to version organized its six chapters around differ- cially during those long winter months when we observe the world, Ms. Leslie provides a beau- ent species, such as “Ocean Life,” “Plant Life,” needed boredom busters! Glossary and Index. tiful mix of inspiration, information and “try and “Bird Life,” the updated version focuses on 256 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne this” activities. Topically, you will learn about particular life science topics, such as feeding, 009713 ...... 24.99 17.50 the night sky, weather, plants and mushrooms, movement, communication, and relationships, and various animals. Beautifully illustrated. You and examines each topic through each group Kid’s Guide to Exploring Nature (3-8) will want to keep this nearby for tips, guidance of organisms. For example, under “Feeding,” The art of nature study is both pleasurable and or simply to be inspired in your personal nature readers flip through the section to see how (car- educational for our children. However, as par- journey. Brief references to evolutionary dating. nivorous) plants, fish, reptiles, birds, mammals ents who’ve not been taught this art, we often 144 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne and insects all find or capture the food they need experience doubts of the educational value or 020853 ...... 14.95 11.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 693 Reader’s Digest Guide to North American Supplemental Resources Outdoor Science Lab for Kids (2-5) Wildlife (4-AD) Who needs a science lab when you have the This guide to North American wildlife is the Activity & Experiment Resources great outdoors! This book is packed with 52 equivalent of an entire shelf of guides. This activities that can be enjoyed by the whole 550-page book contains thousands of colorful ☼Wellie Wishers Nature Journaling Set (K-4) family, without fancy equipment or special pictures and fact-filled text on over 2,000 plants Designed to appeal to young girls, this cute set supplies. Divided into 12 units, the activi- and animals. It does not show or describe every features a spiral-bound 60-page nature journal, a ties cover Captivating Creatures, Driveway single species, but it highlights the ones that are plastic magnifying glass, four little pads of sticky Physics, Invertebrate Inspection, Picnic Table common, impressive, or important in other ways. tabs, ten crayons, and stickers. The journal is Chemistry, Bountiful Botany, Atmospheric and The book is divided into sections according to guided, with spaces designated to paste leaf and Solar Science, Garden Hose Science, Playground animal type, and name tags on each page iden- flower specimens or to draw your own, along Physics, Glorious Gardening, Excellent Ecology, tify which type of animal is being discussed. The with prompts to describe where and when they Earth Science, and Frozen Fun. Learn how to sections include mammals, birds, reptiles and found the specimens. If you’re already a sea- set up a science journal. Then you’re ready to amphibians, fish, invertebrates, trees and shrubs, soned nature-journaling family, this American encounter the world of outdoor science. Each wildflowers, non-flowering plants, and mush- Girl-branded set may be too cutesy, but for lab includes a materials list (common items), rooms. Each section has an introduction which young girls who haven’t tried nature journaling safety tips & hints, instructions, science behind explains how the section is organized and gives before, this journal would offer an engaging the activity, and an enrichment activity. Each general identification tips. Range maps for every introduction. – Jess lab is complete with photos from the process section show the general area the portrayed ani- 069241 ...... 19.99 15.75 and the result. Make giant bubbles, make flower mals live in and habitat symbols serve as a short- petal pictures, sprout a sapling, make tonic water hand to identifying which kind of habitat each ☼We’re Going on Bear Hunt: My Adventure glow, and more. Have some science fun and animal lives in. A special section called Wildlife Field Guide (1-4) create family memories. 139 pgs, pb. ~ Donna Communities is included, describing regions and 057749 ...... 9.99 7.50 066978 ...... 24.99 16.95 explaining how animals interact. pb. ~ Rachel 051334 ...... 19.99 14.25 ☼Reason for Science Camp (2-6) ☼Hello Nature (2-6) This fun product from A Reason Nature journaling comes naturally for some Tree That Time Built (5-7) For makes teaching a topical children, but others need a little more guidance Subtitled “A Celebration of Nature, Science, study easy--and with little prep. to release their inner naturalist. Combining and Imagination”, this collection of poetry Written from a Christian per- guided activities and free journaling or sketching encourages rumination about all life. It features spective, the Leader Guide (29 pages, children will learn about various aspects poems about dinosaurs, trees, insects, animals, pgs) offers 6 adventures and of our physical world and gain confidence in and more. The poems were selected by Mary all of them can be done in recording their own observations. Planet Earth, Ann Hoberman (U.S. Children’s Poet Laureate) one week. Use each pack as moon and stars, tree identification, flowers, and Linda Winston (cultural anthropologist and a short unit study or use them insects, frogs and toads, moths and butterflies, teacher). This anthology also includes a 41 to supplement your science curriculum. Each seashells, birds, and more are introduced. While minute audio CD with select poetry readings. adventure lists the lesson focus, objective, over- most activities center on drawing and reflecting, Please note that there is significant influence from view, materials needed from the kit and other a few hands-on activities are included as well: the naturalist scientist perspective, especially items needed, additional comments concerning for example, making leaf prints and growing Darwin. 207 pgs. ~ Anh the activity, ‘what to do,’ ‘what just happened,’ sprout head. 008872 ...... 19.99 13.95 what we learned’, concluding thoughts, sugges- This nature journal’s 8”x 11 ½” size makes it tions for the student science journal, “Food for perfect for children to document their nature Thought’ (suggestions to teach a scripture lesson), journey without the limitations smaller journals and an optional activity. The accompanying stu- present. Bright colors, black-line illustrations and dent journal (90 pgs) includes some of this same well-constructed pages and binding will allow information along with step-by-step visuals for storage of your children’s outdoor reflections and the activity, formatted pages for writing, record- memories for years. Sturdy, flexible cardboard ing, and drawing. The student journals aren’t cover. 224 pgs. ~ Deanne reproducible; you’ll need one for each student. 009836 ...... 17.95 14.50 The Nature Explorer Pack includes the Leader Truth About Nature (5-AD) Guidebook, Student Journal, and most materials Just because someone said it, doesn’t make it for the activities: 2 paper cups, string, iron pyrite, true. Truth About Nature is a “Family’s Guide to ceramic tile, 2 plastic pipettes, bug-eye viewer, 144 common Myths about the Great Outdoors.” rubber ball, variety of seeds, plastic funnel, and A ‘myth scale’ divides the myths in this book into ping-pong ball. Children will learn about water, 3 categories – level 3 are false, level 2 are mostly rocks, animals, insects, plants, and air. The Light false, level 1 aren’t really true, but may have Explorer Pack includes the Leader Guidebook, some truth in them. For easy reference, myths are Student Journal, Petri dish, flashlight and 3AAA divided by seasons, with each myth including a batteries, light slicer glasses (to see the colors in myth scale number next to it. The book explains light), plastic mirror, UV beads, 1 deli paper, ☼Nature Explorer’s Scrapbook (2-8) each myth, the truth, the takeaway/lesson to be rubber band, straight pin, tea light candle, Take your nature studies to the next level with learned, and some additional facts. “Stranger microscope slide, washer, paper cup, petroleum this gorgeously illustrated scrapbook. Young than Fiction” sections are scattered throughout jelly, and plastic pipette. This pack focuses on people of all ages will eagerly create a personal and feature interesting facts about nature; sixteen concepts of light – waves, spectrum, reflection keepsake in these scrapbook pages: partially “Luck Legends” are identified (not endorsed); six- & refraction, ultraviolet light, eye structure, and blank pages (for collected items, illustrations and teen “Weather Legends” indicate weather predic- lenses. If you want science kits with a Biblical observations) and part instruction manual with tions (again not endorsed); and sixteen activities worldview, these are well-done accompanied field guide notes. let you become a science myth buster. A few with Scripture. ~ Donna Beginning with brief tips and the nature explorer example myths are “April showers bring May EACH JOURNAL ...... 9.95 8.95 code, the book is divided into 4 sections: earth, flowers” – is that true? Don’t swim for at least 30 EACH PACK ...... 39.95 35.95 air, water and useful things. Each section pro- minutes after you eat – or should you? Discover 069156 Light Explorer Journal vides a beautiful mix of information and lightly the truth with this wonderful family resource. 212 069157 Light Explorer Pack illustrated scrapbooking pages with space to pgs, pb. ~ Donna 069158 Nature Explorer Journal secure or draw personal observations. The Earth 045122 ...... 18.95 14.50 069159 Nature Explorer Pack section centers on seeds, grasses, flowers, skulls, 694 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. rocks, minerals and fossils, tree leaves, mammal EACH BOOK ...... 6.95 5.95 happen. Bad weather, animal attacks, or loss of tracks, etc. Air focuses on clouds, feathers, owl 004821 Antarctica food or equipment can turn a pleasant camping pellets, butterflies and insects, spores, etc. Water 004839 Being Lost At Sea trip into an emergency. Would you know how to emphasizes seashells, tadpoles and pond life, 004903 Desert determine which plants to eat or how to protect and rain/watery weather. The last section high- 004817 Earthquake yourself from the elements until help arrived? lights favored monthly finds and field notes. 004873 Extreme Mountain Climbing Consider how much more vulnerable your chil- Charlotte Mason and nature loving families will 004906 Jungle dren would be in this situation. Could they make find this a wonderful portfolio of Science studies 004875 Special Forces a campfire without matches? This book not only and a beautiful family keepsake. Destined to 004877 Storm Chasing helps insure that they’re prepared for the unex- become a family favorite! Measures 10” x 12”. 004909 Titanic pected, but it’s interesting, too. It covers basic Includes elastic closure. 81 pgs, hc ~ Deanne 004924 Wilderness survival in the woods, desert, and mountains. 069558 ...... 24.99 17.95 Some of the methods are presented as Old Cherokee ways, since the author learned them Wonders of Nature Sketchbook: Learn About Into the Great Outdoors (3-9) from the Indians of his tribe. The only possibly Nature & How to Draw It (3-AD) “Your fishing pole dips. It’s barely a tug. Maybe offensive part of this book for Christian readers is Fascinating facts about wildlife, coupled with it’s the bait bouncing off the bottom of the lake. a picture showing an Indian head in the sky (like drawing instruction for the beginning nature But reeling in your fishing line, you spot a tiny a portrayal of “The Great Spirit”) watching over journalist, make this a perfect supplement to walleye skimming the surface of the water. The the lost campers. Read this with your children the Handbook of Nature Study or other nature fish is barely bigger than your bait. The walleye before that next camp-out or vacation in the instructional text. Each two- or four-page spread is halfway to the boat when you see a V-shape wilderness. is devoted to a different animal and contains: a slice into your eater. Suddenly the little walleye 004066 ...... 13.95 11.75 good amount of interesting information about the is dragged beneath the waves. You almost lose animal; one or more artist-rendered sketches; your grip on the pole as the line runs out with ☼Survive & Thrive: Pocket Guide to Wilderness and step-by-step drawing instructions to sketch a high whirring sound. A great weight yanks Safety Skills (3-7) the animal yourself. The book was written and against you. You brace the butt of the rod against As the mom of children who spent hours illustrated by a husband and wife team, Colleen your life vest. Your fishing pole nearly bends in traipsing the great outdoors, following creek and and Michael Monroe. Colleen is the writer, half. You reel in, fighting the rod tip out of the river paths, this resource would have been one and she has included interesting and sometimes water. Grandpa grabs the net. A large northern taken along for the journey. Concise for quick surprising facts about each subject (did you pike glares up at you from just beneath the sur- reference, this guide covers the basics for safe know that newborn fawns are born with no scent face.” So begins Freshwater Fishing for Kids. As adventuring from preparation and planning to to protect them from predators?). Michael is a seasoned angler, I have excitedly reeled in the staying safe. In between these bookends you find a nationally known, award-winning (and self- large pike (or large-mouth bass) that has chased targeted information on navigation, how not to taught) wildlife artist who spends most of his year the diminutive fish who took my bait. What an get lost (and what to do if you are!), emergency visiting schools around the country, encouraging opportunity to share this life experience with our shelters, fire, food and water, weather survival, children to never give up on their dreams. His children! Designed to teach skills that histori- animal life, identifying noxious plants, hypother- love of nature and wildlife is reflected in the cally have passed from generation to generation, mia and heat related illness, plus much more. sketches which adorn each page. The draw- each book in this series explores the history, Includes 16 reference cards with a photograph on ing instruction is detailed, begins with simple gear, safety and success techniques, and the one side and “What” “Where” and “What to Do” shapes, includes written instruction for adding responsible caretaking of our land. This series responses on opposite side. Book and cards are features through the illustrated progression of offers a dual role: reinforce parental instruction stored in a zippered weather proof cover for real steps, and ends with a completed sketch that (or instruction from a hunter safety course) or life use and survival! Send your budding explor- very closely resembles part of the artist’s depic- introduce the great outdoor skills to families and ers out with confidence. 112 pgs. ~ Deanne tion. Two pages of drawing tips, including a children who may not have learned from their 014042 ...... 11.99 9.95 mini-lesson on shading, precede the actual text. forefathers. Generously illustrated with photos Subjects include: hummingbirds, birds, ducks, and illustrations, this well written topical series Pocket Guide to the Outdoors Based on My loons, turtles, herons, frogs, rabbits, white- also contains fun-filled facts, bolded vocabulary Side of the Mountain (4-AD) tailed deer, white-tailed fawns, owls, bears, and words with glossary, additional reading recom- When I first read My Side of the Mountain as wolves. The book ends with some simple things mendations, and a family friendly website with a young girl, I was fascinated with the possibil- you can do to help wildlife like keeping danger- additional book-specific resources. Each sc book ity that someone – especially a young person ous litter contained, building birdhouses, and contains 32 pgs. ~ Deanne – could live off the land, foraging for wild food. planting flowers. The book is about 36 pages in EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 6.75 This basic survival guide, authored by Jean landscape format with a hard cover, making it a 056616 Bowhunting for Kids Craighead George and her son, Twig, provides little more durable for outdoor use. 056617 Camping for Kids the curious reader with more information on 048859 ...... 15.00 11.95 056618 Deer Hunting for Kids outdoor survival, framed by excerpts from the 056619 Duck Hunting for Kids novel. This is not only a great tie-in to the book, Nature Exploration / 056620 Freshwater Fishing for Kids but also serves as an excellent first survival guide, Wilderness Survival 056621 Turkey Hunting for Kids or even a jumping-off point for an outdoor sur- vival unit study. Short chapters cover: camping, You Choose: Interactive Survival Adventures (3-7) Willie Whitefeather’s Outdoor Survival types of shelters, building a fire, finding water, You’re in the Alaskan wilderness, alone. That Handbook for Kids (PK-AD) possible protein sources (fishing, fresh roadkill, was the first mistake. You’ve been trying to Willie Whitefeather, Honorary Chief of the even bugs), outdoor cooking, edible plants, poi- reach civilization by hiking in the direction that Black Creek Cherokee of Florida, river-rafter, and sonous plants, tying knots, tracking animals, bird might be right… But now you’ve stopped in your backwoods guide, has lived in the wilderness for songs, falconry, hiking and trailblazing, navigat- tracks. There’s a gigantic grizzly bear in front of many years. Disturbed by the lack of survival ing, outdoor safety and recipes to try. The brief you! Do you stand your ground? Or turn and guides for children (who are the most helpless and easy-to-read text is accompanied by green, run? Your life depends on your decisions! Learn when they get lost or hurt in the woods), he sketch-like illustrations and occasional diagrams. about survival in extreme situations through this wrote this for his grandchildren (and children While you’ll find more limited content here than unique choose-your-own-outcome series. Read everywhere) to help keep them safe. It’s filled in other survival guides in this section, this one the background to the story, choose what path with common sense advice for children (and is well-written and very accessible for younger you’ll take, then rely on your survival skills to adults) to help prevent them from ever getting readers and is likely to pique their interest in make it out alive. Be careful; one wrong step, lost, or to help them survive if they do. A lot learning even more, or trying some of the activi- and you may never be heard from again. Approx. of the information in the book is helpful even ties and recipes. 138 pages, pb. – Jess 112 pgs. each, pb. – Chad in a camping situation, as the unexpected can 023399 ...... 9.99 7.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 695 Survival Handbook: Official US Army Guide (3-AD) it perfect for carrying along in your backpack or Adventure Quick Guides (PK-AD) The scenario: it was supposed to be a simple bug-out bag. Filled with lots of pictures and even Spending time outdoors studying nature was hot-air balloon ride… But an unexpected summer several “It happened to me!” true stories. 128 the highlight of our homeschool day when my storm has blown you out to the South Pacific, pgs, pb. – Laura children were younger. We loved to be out- where you now find yourself on an uninhabited 032000 ...... 9.99 7.75 doors-observing and drawing. At times though, island. How will you survive while you wait to we would see a bird that was unfamiliar. While it be rescued? Will you be able to view the natural Field Guides was helpful to have a comprehensive bird guide resources around you as a treasure trove avail- with us, we often found it difficult to locate and able to you? This is the unabridged United States Pocket Naturalist Guides (PK-AD) identify the bird before he flew away! These Department of the Army Field Manual (FM 21-76) You wandered off too far from quick guides have a definite advantage over the from 1970, republished by Dover. Originally the campsite, miles from civ- larger bird guides! Organized by color, each written to instruct soldiers on survival when sep- ilization. You’re alone, lost, page provides a snapshot of 10 birds with a brief arated from friendlies or behind enemy lines, this and hungry. You decide to stop description of other markings. That is all. Short, handbook is incredibly useful to prepare anyone for the night, choosing a dry sweet and helpful! Added benefit, sections offer to face the unexpected – and not only survive it, site. Then you locate some nice color-coded tabs that match birds. For example but come out on top. Learn how to traverse any dry wood, along with some dry in the Birds of the Southwest, flip to the blue kind of terrain, cross rivers and muck, basic first birch bark tinder. After gathering tab and you see 2 pages identified as “Mostly aid, how to signal an aircraft with an emergency armloads of wood, you build a Blue” birds. A sampling of images included code, hunt down edible plants and animals (and teepee style fire and curl up near is: Mountain Bluebird, Blue Grosbeak, Lazuli eat them), make fire, respond to poisonous plants it, feeding it through the night. Bunting and Belted Kingfisher. Spiral bound, & animals, and so much more. Maybe you won’t The next morning you devote your energy to water-proof books, measure approximately 4 ever be stranded on a Pacific island, but you building signs for others to find you, collecting 1/2x7 1/2”-perfect to tuck into your pocket or never know when these life-saving skills will water, and munching on edible plants you found back pack. Approx. 20 pgs. ~Deanne come in handy. Illustrated with line drawings. growing nearby. Happily, you are soon rescued EACH GUIDE ...... 8.95 6.95 276 pgs., pb. – Chad by a group of searchers. In your post-rescue 024539 Birds of the Midwest 001662 ...... 14.95 11.50 interview, it was commented that you had made 037798 Birds of the Southeast out pretty well for yourself, a person lost in the 037799 Birds of the Southwest Ultimate Survival Guide for Kids (5-8) wilderness. You answer, “Well, thankfully I did 037795 Birds of the Northeast Whether outdoor enthusiast or arm-chair adven- have my Wilderness Survival Pocket Naturalist to 064562 Butterflies of Midwest turer, children will find practical and fascinating help me every step of the way.” Enough said. 033257 Rocks & Minerals of the U.S. information within the colorful pages of this These handy laminated double-sided folding book. I confess I fell in love with this book as charts are so portable and convenient, they just Into the Field Guides (1-6) I read the disclaimer: “You should NEVER put have to come along on all your outdoor adven- These introductory field guides are an excellent yourself in dangerous situations to test whether tures. Folded up into 6 parts, these durable learning tool for young explorers. The informa- this advice really works….” Interest piqued! little guides are packed with information and tion is presented using real photos with a short Subject matter is divided into 4 sections: Animal illustrations with impressive depth. In Wilderness description under each picture making it easy to Dangers, Natural Dangers, Human Hazards and Survival, you’ll find survival strategy, first aid, identify the amazing beauty around you. What a Basic Survival Skills. Each topic is covered in a 2 shelter, signals, water, fire, food, outdoor haz- valuable resource to take on nature walks! Each page spread and provides brief background infor- ards, navigation, and common animal tracks. guide measures 4.75” x 10” ~ Gina mation and steps to survival. Topically, children Whew! Edible Wild Plants has over 100 plants EACH BOOK ...... 9.99 7.75 will learn what to do if bitten by a snake; how to are described and illustrated, including nuts and 023127 Beach escape a bear; how to survive an earthquake and seeds, fruits and berries, leaves, stems or bark, Gives information on rocks and sands, ani- hurricane; how to escape from a car in water; or roots and tubers, along with plants found in mals, and plants and algae. how to escape ship; using a Swiss Army knife; the desert, tropical area, or seashore. Dangerous 023126 Woods knot making, first aid and more! 96 pgs, pb with poisonous plants are also included. - Jess Discusses plants and fungi, rocks and fossils, glossary and index. ~ Deanne EACH GUIDE ...... 7.95 6.25 and animals. 027943 ...... 9.95 7.95 019105 Animal Tracks 034849 Bugs & Slugs Take-Along Guides (2-5) Improve Your Survival Skills (6-10) 019107 Butterflies and Moths As far as first field guides go, these are great! A great handbook for surviving all types 003939 Eastern Backyard Birds Each of these guides features a page per species, of unexpected predicaments and emergencies. 019108 Edible Wild Plants and describes, in clear, simple language what it Each hazard is thoroughly covered with tips, do’s 019110 Geology looks likes, what it eats, and most importantly, and don’t, potential problems in dealing with the 035532 Medicinal Plants where to find it. This information may include situation, and how-to’s. Learn how to build a 015374 Mushrooms the size, color, patterns, seasonal habits, lists fire in wet conditions, construct temporary and 019114 Night Sky of foods that it likes, and best of all, what it permanent shelters, collect rainwater, and more. 034850 Reptiles & Amphibians sounds like. Well, at least sound is discussed Other helpful skills such as first aid, self-defense, 034854 Weather in the Frogs, Toads, and Turtles sample that I maps and compasses, and much more are cov- 003942 Western Backyard Birds have perused extensively. I like how the sound ered. An easy, and potentially lifesaving, read! is described in print, like the Pacific treefrog’s ~ Megan State & Regional Tree & Wildflower Guides “Kreck-ek-kreck-ek.” Detailed, lifelike illus- 019067 ...... 5.99 5.39 EACH GUIDE ...... 7.95 6.25 trations accompany the information, and other Folded laminated charts feature a surprising interesting facts about the species are featured Disaster Survival Guide (Outdoor Life) (7-AD) amount of specimens, with illustrations and as well. Hints on hunting for and sighting spe- Learn everything you need to know to keep you descriptions. Portable, easy-to-use references! cies, along with warnings about any dangerous and your family safe through all kids of disasters. 015069 Alaska 015183 Maryland/DC species are included at the bottom of each page. From practical first aid to swimming though a 015074 Arizona 015209 Michigan More than just a field guide, however, activities burning oil spill, this book contains 105 different 015077 California 015416 N. Carolina are given between sections of the book, in Frogs, solutions for everything from landing a plane to 015078 Colorado 044468 Ohio making a toad house, a turtle paperweight, and a using a flashlight to charge your phone and keep- 015130 Florida 015440 Oklahoma frog puzzle. A ruler is even built in on the back ing your family safe in an avalanche, hurricane, 044464 Georgia 044469 Pennsylvania cover, so if you happen to find a small specimen tornado, wildfire, and more. This highly-practical 015151 Indiana 015506 Tennessee on your nature walk, you can just hold it up to read is great for everything from camping trips to 015177 Iowa 015534 Texas the book! The large, square pages, and bright end of the world scenarios, and it’s size makes 015179 Kansas 015745 Washington colors are so appealing, you’ll have a hard time 696 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. prying them out of your young nature lover’s City Streets and Parks, Farms and Fields, Beach National Geographic Pocket Guides to North hands if Janine is any example. Of course they’ll and Bay, Southern Swamp and Bayou, River and America (5-AD) just have to go along with you on all your nature Marsh, Prairie and Plains, Deserts, and Western Easy to use, pocket guides are walks… just in case! Each book is featured Mountains. Glossary, index and resource list jam packed with information separately below, but if you want to look for included. A perfect companion to the Field Guide and quality illustrations. This everything at once on your walks, each Fun with to the Birds of North America, written for parents will quickly become your fam- Nature title features six of the below titles, for a and older children. 175 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne ily’s favorite go-to resource for very economical price. 057961 ...... 16.99 11.95 information. Today, it may seem EACH GUIDE ...... 7.95 6.95 simpler to “google” the infor- 018981 Berries, Nuts and Seeds Peterson First Guides for Nature (3-AD) mation. Oftentimes, the online 018982 Birds, Nests and Eggs An important element for any nature study is resource is overly simplified and 018983 Caterpillars, Bugs and Butterflies the ability to have a ready reference for identi- easy to skim without really learning the informa- 018984 Frogs, Toads and Turtles fying unknown specimens. While many nature tion. Teaching our children to use print resources 018987 Planets, Moons and Stars guides are packed with information and detail, is valuable to not only retain information but 018989 Rocks, Fossils and Arrowheads they often don’t travel well in back packs for a also to give them tools to teach themselves. Each 018990 Seashells, Crabs and Sea Stars day spent outdoors. If portability is important to book provides detailed information for novice 018991 Snakes, Salamanders and Lizards you, these guides may be a perfect fit! Measuring to advanced learners, and key facts summarized 018992 Tracks, Scats and Signs 3 ½” by 7 ¼”, these handy guides are loaded with for each topic. Measuring 4 1/2” x 7 1/2”, these 018993 Trees, Leaves and Bark accurate illustrations in black & white and color, books slip easily into your backpack or purse for 018994 Wildflowers, Blooms and Blossoms identifying details and much more! 128 pgs, pb. an on-the-go reference. 178 pgs, pb ~ Deanne EACH COMBINED VOLUME . .16.95 13.95 The First Guide to Birds of North America begins EACH GUIDE ...... 12.95 9.50 018985 Fun with Nature with a helpful article on beginning bird identifi- 066629 Birds Includes Trees, Leaves and Bark; Bugs cation and a parts of a bird illustration. Readers 066627 Insects and Butterflies; Tracks, Scats and Signs; are encouraged to observe the bird with several 066630 Mammals Rabbits, Squirrels and Chipmunks; Snakes, questions in mind including: What is the shape 066631 Night Sky Salamanders and Lizards; and Frogs, Toads of their wings? Does the bird swim, wade, or fly? 066628 Reptiles & Amphibians and Turtles. What behavior do you observe? Does the bird 066633 Trees and Shrubs 018986 More Fun with Nature have a crest? What is the shape of the tail? Based 066632 Weather Includes Berries, Nuts and Seeds; Birds, on the responses to various questions, children 029438 Wildflowers Nests and Eggs; Rocks, Fossils and will be able to identify the bird. Guide contains Arrowheads; Seashells, Crabs and Seastars; a brief overview of 188 birds including specifics National Wildlife Federation Field Guides (6-AD) and Wildflowers, Blooms and Blossoms. on color, size, habitat and food. The First Guide When I look at a field guide, there are three to Insects of North America offers introducto- things that I want to see. First of all, photos. Smithsonian Nature Guides (2-AD) ry information on observation, life stages and Good photos! Second of all, well-organized Generously illustrated, these Smithsonian insect body parts, common insect like creatures. information that’s quick to read and easy to Nature Guides are perfect for the intermediate Containing summary information, color, size, understand. And lastly, I want a MAP that and advanced nature lover. Each book offers habitats and eating habits, this guide will enable clearly shows the species’ range. I don’t have stunning, close up photographs, informative text children to accurately identify over 200 insects a lot of patience to decipher what “East of the covering topical background details and key common in North America. ~ Deanne Appalachians, and north to Ontario” means to characteristics, and a thorough index and glossa- EACH GUIDE ...... 7.95 6.25 me in Central Illinois. So, because I am rec- ry. Evolutionary content. Flexible, water resistant 028535 Astronomy (2nd Edition) ommending these beautiful field guides to you, water covers make these perfect for your outdoor 050519 Birds of North America you can safely assume that they meet these three studies. 351 pgs. ~ Deanne 054170 Insects of North America qualifications (with the exception of Insects & EACH GUIDE ...... 14.95 10.95 021499 Trees Spiders, which does not have range maps). Each 056984 Birds guide is approximately 500 pages in length and Covers every major bird group-over 700 Audubon Society Pocket Guides (PK-AD) features a waterproof cover. Inside, each devotes species total 80 beautiful, close-up photographs opposite about 50 pages to introductory material, and after 029757 Gems interesting, informative text in small (6” x 4”), that, species are organized according to their 057759 Snakes/Other Reptiles/Amphibians easy-to-carry-on-the-trail volumes. We own characteristics. Trees are grouped by their leaf Over 430 species and 290 profiles cover every several of these guides and the children have types while birds are grouped by type and insects major group of snakes/reptiles/amphibians referred to them again and again. The narrative are grouped by order. The format varies a bit by 056985 Trees is brief, not overbearing, but still enough to whet topic. Trees typically has one to two entries per Covers every major tree group including the appetite for more research, or to inspire page, each with several full-color photos (focus- conifers, broadleaves and tropical trees. budding nature-lovers to search for the real life ing on different parts of the tree), and information Over 500 species specimen pictured. To better describe the text on the height, diameter, appearance, habitat, (the exact format varies depending on the book), notes, and a description of the leaves. In Birds, Bird Guide of North America (National the Familiar Mammals book has, opposite each there are about two entries per page, each with Geographic Kids) (2-4) photograph, a map showing where in North at least two photos (of adult and juvenile or male Finally a bird guide for the youngest members of America this animal might be found, a print of and female), information on the length, wing- your family! Beginning information covers how to the animal’s tracks, general information, how to span, diet, habitat, and call. Range maps show effectively use the book, a map of North America identify this animal, similar species, habitat and the distribution of the species throughout the with a range map, and how to get started as a bird- range. Books with Eastern/Western divisions year with different colors representing different er, this practical bird book concludes with instruc- roughly follow the Rockies in the U.S. seasons. Insects has about three entries per page, tions for a variety of hands-on activities including EACH BELOW (except noted) .11.95 8.95 each including one or two photos, and informa- how to build a bird bath and feeder, and how to 012854 Insects and Spiders tion on appearance of the young and adult forms, draw birds. In the midst of these practical pages 012858 Trees - Eastern adult size and range. Portable, easy-to-use, and is the heart of the guide which contains vibrant 012859 Trees - Western . . 10.95 7.95 with a great format, these are my new favorite photos, vital statistics, common and scientific EACH BELOW ...... 12.95 9.50 field guides! – Jess names, and cool facts to 100 birds. Unique to this 012851 Butterflies EACH GUIDE ...... 19.95 13.95 guide is that the most popular birds are arranged 009364 Familiar Animal Tracks 045257 Birds of North America by location which makes it easier for young ones 012856 Reptiles/Amphibians 045258 Insects & Spiders of North America to find “their” bird. Location sections include: 012857 Rocks & Minerals 045259 Trees of North America Eastern Backyard Birds, Western Backyard Birds, 050437 Wildflowers of North America See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 697 Birds of ______Field Guides (PK-AD) Tree Book for Kids & Their Grown-ups (4-AD) Plants looks very similar to its sister title and If your family is more of the “backyard bird- Beautifully illustrated, this appealing book will covers about 120 North American plants. The watcher” type, and you tend to kind of squint inform and delight even the youngest learner pages are set up in the same way, with each entry at those little U.S. maps found in most field in your family. Beginning with a gentle intro- containing the plant’s family, common names, guides and try to figure whether the particular duction to trees, covering tree sustenance, leaf characteristics, area/distribution, and uses. Like bird you think you’re looking at is in the correct types, flowers/fruits, cones, and the unique traits Edible Plants, the emphasis is on historical uses area, these guides are much better suited to your of bark and the trunk, a variety of trees in North – no practical “recipes” are provided. Compared needs. Each guide features birds found in a America are showcased, from rural Georgia to to Edible Wild Plants, above, these are more particular state, and - get this - they’re arranged the streets of New York City to the California expensive, but offer some nicer features. The by color, not association with other bird fami- suburbs. Each two-page spread includes a beau- paper quality is better, the illustrations show the lies. You shouldn’t have to be an expert just to tiful watercolor illustration of the featured tree as whole plant (while Edible Wild Plants relies on identify the bird! Each two-page spread features well as life-sized depictions of its leaf, flower, several “zoomed-in” photos) and the text seems a full-color photo of the species on the left (and and seed. These pictures beautifully complement more organized, with more historical informa- the other sex also, if they’re substantially differ- the detailed, understandable text. Also included tion vs. the practical uses (and recipes) of Edible ent), while the stats are laid out on the right, are additional reading suggestions for adults and Wild Plants. 282 pgs and 258 pgs, respectively, such as size, markings of the male, female, and children and recommended websites which add pb. – Jess juvenile, nest features, type of eggs, time of to the scope of this helpful book. 96 pgs, hc. ~ 047115 Edible Plants . . . 22.95 16.95 incubation, how long the fledgling phase lasts, Deanne 045246 Medicinal Plants . . 22.95 16.95 migration patterns, and food. Last but not least 039450 ...... 15.95 11.50 the guide compares the species to other, similar Nature Logs / Journals species that you might be tempted to confuse the Finders Field Guides (7-AD) species with, along with other interesting facts Inexpensive and ingenious, these little guides My Nature Journal (K-3) on the lifestyle of that particular bird. A map of send you down a series of “yes/no” questions to Take a walk, find something interesting (a fallen the state is also included, with counties sketched discover the identity of your “mystery species.” log, a patch of moss, a beetle) and encourage out, and the range of the bird highlighted. So, To use the Trees guide, you first select a typical your child/student to take the time to observe, next time you’re sitting by the window, staring leaf from a tree you’d like to identify, and then draw and write about what he sees. Each page at the birdfeeder and you see this red, black and flip to page 5 to start. Page 5 asks you if the has 5 large (dotted half-line) writing lines and white bird, don’t run for that big fat field guide tree has needles or leaves, and from there, you a space to draw a picture (about 7” x 4”) at the and thumb through it until the bird is long since flip from page to page, narrowing your search top. Younger students can tell you what they gone trying to figure out what it was - reach for by making a series of choices: “If the leaves are see while you write for them and they draw a one of these and narrow down your search by compound, composed of several leaflets…” or picture. Older students can write a few sentences about 50 times. - Jess “If the leaves are simple...” As you flip from on their own. While you are creating a keepsake, EACH GUIDE (exc noted) . . 12.95 9.95 page to page, you’ll “track down” your tree! children are learning to be curious about nature 021395 Illinois 021404 Missouri More engaging than flipping through a large and practice their handwriting skills. A few pages 021396 Indiana 021409 Ohio field guide, this turns identification into almost a at the beginning of the workbook explain some 021397 Iowa 021410 Oklahoma game. You won’t find full-color photos in these classifications children can include and there 021402 Michigan 021412 Pennsylvania guides, just detailed 2-tone illustrations and small are some prompts if you need a little guidance 021403 Minnesota sketches. But at this price, you can afford to pair on your nature walk. You don’t have to find a 021390 Colorado . . . . .13.95 10.95 one of these with a photo field guide so you can lush forest; a yard or park will do the trick! Take 031980 Tennessee . . . . 13.95 10.50 back up your research with another source as a magnifying glass and some colored pencils EACH GUIDE (exc noted) . . 14.95 10.95 well. Tree, Flower, Berry and Bird are designed with you. Each page has a verse from a poem or 012315 Alaska ...... 15.95 11.50 for native and commonly introduced species Scripture at the bottom. Memoria Press, 36pp (26 021389 Arizona 021393 Georgia in the U.S and Canada east of the Rockies. journaling pages), 8.5” x 11” pb. ~ Sara 021413 Carolinas 021416 Virginia Constellations is structured a little bit differently, 041001 ...... 8.95 7.85 021392 Florida starting the viewer with constellations they know, 031939 California . . . . 16.95 12.50 and “tracking” from there, incorporating some ☼We’re Going on Bear Hunt: My Explorer’s mythology and star stories as well. 60 pgs each, Journal (1-4) State-Specific Tree Field Guides (PK-AD) pb. – Jess 057750 ...... 14.99 10.95 (Please see full description of similar Birds of...) EACH GUIDE ...... 5.95 4.95 These tree guides are formatted similarly to these 023752 Flower (Eastern U.S.) others, and feature the trees of each state. Each 053319 Tracks tree featured includes full-color photographs as 023833 Tree (Eastern U.S) well as facts such as leaves/needles, bark, mature size, fall color, range map, identification tips, Field Guide to Edible/Medicinal Plants (9-AD) additional facts and more. We will add more of These revised and updated field guides, orig- these as they become available. inally published in the ‘70s, feature gorgeous, EACH GUIDE ...... 12.95 9.95 full-color illustrations and lots of detailed infor- 025819 Michigan 025821 Ohio mation on the physical characteristics of each 025820 Minnesota 025822 Pennsylvania plant and its uses. Edible Wild Plants contains information on over 130 wild plants in the U.S. Fandex: Trees (PK-AD) and Canada. Each two-page spread contains A new dimension to the world of field guides. information on the left-hand side and a large, Nature Log for Kids (K-8) Fandex combines pictures and information in a full-page illustration of the plant on the right- Here’s a place for kids to record all of their way that makes everything accessible. 50 cards hand page. Information includes the family, nature “finds,” from observations to musings just the right size for handling (4” x 10 1/2”) are other names for the plant, a description of its to artwork (photos or drawings). We like this bolted together at the bottom to fan out (hence appearance, distribution, and edibility. Although journal because it’s fairly free-form, not requiring the name). The tops of the cards feature a die-cut the type is small, the descriptions are easy to read a child to fill in a multitude of information, but full-color leaf and a bark sample of the featured and don’t rely on scientific terminology. The allowing him to take the lead in what he wants to tree. Below this is basic information about the “edibility” section highlights some of the parts of record. Our only qualm - it’s not larger! tree. Also includes extra information on the cul- the plant that are edible, and ways they can be But at least it won’t be too bulky to tote! Book tural history of the trees that grace our backyards or have been prepared. These often highlight the is half-sized (like folded standard pages), and and forests. - Jess ways that Native Americans and pioneers utilized contains log pages, photo/artwork pages, a quick 002133 ...... 12.95 9.95 the plant, which is fascinating. Medicinal Wild log (to keep a running record of entries), log tips, 698 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. and ideas for related nature activities. Sidebars including “Nature Notes” and “Nature Quest” throughout this excellent instruction are sample contain interesting activities that may stimulate forms, and a blank page for a “Picture of the drawings and illustrations, exercises to develop observation of particular plants or animals - just Month.” You can print more of these online for skills, and descriptive writings. Destined to be a in case your woodsman needs a little prompting. ongoing observation projects. Quite a few helpful treasured resource for the nature enthusiasts in pb, spiral-bound. resources for parents can be found in the appen- your home! 150 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 001270 ...... 8.95 6.95 dix, such as safety information, suggestions on 015575 ...... 21.95 16.95 how to use nature journals in teaching and how to Thinking Tree Nature Study & Outdoor Science use the book to meet state curriculum standards, a Nature Journal (9-AD) Journal (1-4) bibliography (including suggested field guides and This journal is the companion to the above Need more guidance to create a nature study books for kids), recommended websites and a list book, Keeping a Nature Journal. It is a hardcov- notebook? Check out this new nature study jour- of nature organizations. If you’re new to nature er, attractive journal, measuring approximately nal from Funschooling Books. First, get a quick studies and looking for some time-saving forms 7.5” x 10.” After a few introductory pages to look at how to use the book along with a list of and activity suggestions, this is a resource to con- help you get started, the pages are blanks save for 10 things to think about when you go outside. sider – and its reasonable enough you may want quotes, short ideas, and faint lines for recording Then you are whisked into activity pages. An to get each child their own copy. – Jess notes, dates, and other information alongside assortment of independent activities is included: 025888 ...... 16.95 12.50 your nature drawings. The recommended grade for example, drawing and coloring pages; brief levels could be lowered if you have a younger research exercises; collecting items and creating Keeping a Nature Journal (3-AD) student who is dedicated enough about the sub- nature crafts; spelling and vocabulary review, Learn to slow down and enjoy life as you ject to use the journal consistently. - Melissa etc. To supplement these pages, I would recom- observe and reflect upon the world around you. 018672 ...... 19.95 13.95 mend a Science Encyclopedia, the Handbook of In Part One, you will learn what it means to keep Nature Study from Anna Comstock or accessing a nature journal, how to start exploring, and how Activity & Coloring Books a library. The author does provide space to to express your thoughts using the written word record additional reading/movie resources used and drawings. If you’re not a great artist, don’t Nature Activity Cards (PK-1) with the journal. Created specifically for Dyslexic panic! This book will help you lay aside your Beautifully illustrated fold out activity cards Children, and utilizing the Dyslexie Font created fears as it encourages you to improve your skills teaching foundational preschool skills. See full by Christian Boer. Childen without dyslexia may through practice. Part Two provides ideas to description in Early Learning. also find them engaging. This is a fun supplement keep your journal active throughout the changing EACH SET ...... 13.99 10.75 for your nature studies or to keep learning alive seasons. Centering a portion of your seasonal 008491 ABC 008487 123 through the summer. Black & White graphics. observations on a stationary object or place such 223 pgs, sc. Non-reproducible. ~ Deanne as the tree across the street, an easily observed 068492 ...... 27.50 22.50 park or street corner, or even the moon will lend a sense of continuity to your entries. The Nature Connection (2-8) final section is entitled “Learning and Teaching More structured than a nature journal, this Nature Journaling.” This segment consists of “outdoor workbook” is a great tool for families a number of exercises to help the reader gain and students who prefer some guided instruction confidence with basic drawing skills including and inspiration as they observe, record, and learn contour, capturing basic shapes, foreshortening, from nature throughout the year. It features a var- perspective, and shading. The author has also ied, interactive format with forms for observation provided helpful tips to simplify drawing flowers, ☼Get Out! Nature Activity Book (K-5) you can print from the publisher’s website, and landscapes, weather, reptiles and amphibians, Nature studies are a valuable part of science lots of terrific activity suggestions. The book is birds, and other objects which may prove diffi- studies, but often younger ones are not ready divided into three parts: “How to Be a Naturalist,” cult to capture on paper. The last few chapters for the detailed illustrating and research that are “Learning the Sky,” and “Exploring Nature.” The of this section are devoted to the idea of teaching a vital part of a nature education. Draw your first part introduces students to the skills and the art of nature journaling to people of all ages, littles into the love of nature with this delightful tools of the naturalist, provides suggestions and and adapting nature journaling to a group activi- activity book. Divided into seasons, activities forms for setting up a nature journal, offers ideas ty. This portion stresses the role of the teacher in range from simple drawings, matching, coloring, for observation and appreciation (listing species creating learning situations that stimulate learners and spot the differences to scavenger hunts and that live in your neighborhood, making a “nature to begin writing or drawing in a journal. The more. Activities vary in complexity and some arrangement” or using observations to write a book has just a bit of evolutionary content in youngers may need a little direction as they cre- nature poem), and even includes quick drawing it, but nothing that can’t be avoided. A helpful ate a personal nature journal. Includes a nature lessons that all culminate in an “field expedi- appendix at the back of the book gives suggested code introducing safety of self and surroundings. tion.” Because weather plays such a large role in reading, additional resources, and a suggested Colorfully illustrated. Answers included in back. nature, it gets its own chapter, and students are scale for teachers to assess nature journaling 60 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne encouraged to draw the sky over different days skills. Complete index. - Rachel 067606 ...... 12.99 10.25 and times, “read” clouds, draw a weather map, 010791 ...... 18.95 12.95 learn why we have seasons, play with shadows, Animal Tracks Activity Book (PK-4) keep a moon journal, discover nocturnal animals, How to Keep A Naturalist’s Notebook (5-AD) Take your children on an adventure outdoors! learn three constellations and write a sky poem. Immense value is to be discovered in keeping Introduce them to the long valued skill of animal The majority of “Exploring Nature” is organized by a nature notebook, but have you ever wondered tracking. Part instructional and part activity, this month (January-December) and provides specific how to create a quality nature journal that will workbook explains tracking and how to evaluate activities and mini-lessons on seasonal nature top- have long lasting impact and significance? Let an animal track, signs of animal presence, nec- ics. In March students will learn about the spring me introduce you to this exceptional resource. essary items for tracking, a tracking journal and equinox, check for life in small pools of water Beginning with…well, the beginning, choosing instructions on preserving a track. Intermingled and streams, turn over logs and rocks, draw birds, resources to create your field kit, the author within this useful instruction are information observe and draw budding twigs, and much more. then walks you through drawing with scale and coloring pages on a variety of common animals, In August, the focus is on water (the book assumes using binoculars for nature study, two things crossword puzzles, mazes and other enjoyable a family vacation here!) and students learn about not typically covered in a resource for nature worksheets. A great resource to introduce even the water cycle, find out more about a local stream journaling. Readers are then introduced to basic the littlest member of your family to one of the or river, experiment with water, learn about water and intermediate field sketching techniques, field mysteries found in nature! Includes answers in creatures, find sources of water in nature, keep a drawing techniques, field identification including the back. Neutral presentation of Science. Non nature journal on vacation, and sleep under the taxonomic identification, and pulling it all togeth- reproducible. 64 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne stars. Several forms are provided for all months, er with descriptive note and maps. Intermingled 059368 ...... 5.95 4.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 699 Wildlife of… Coloring Books (PK-7) EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 6.95 GeoSafari Jr. Walkie Talkie (PK-2) These are perfect if you want to learn a bit more 014727 Birds Do you remember tin can telephones? Whether about the wildlife of a specific area of the U.S, 014728 Butterflies “hunting bear,” spying on the neighbor’s dog or including mammals, reptiles and birds. Each 033674 Mammals scheming to stay out late, my brother and I were one is over 50 pages long and features a variety 014732 Reptiles & Amphibians always excited with our secret phone messag- of creatures common to a geographic area of 014736 Wildflowers es. Your children will get the same thrill with the U.S. My sample is for the Midwest, and it this quality set! Ranging up to 300 ft., non-slip includes the opossum, red-headed woodpecker, Tools & Equipment rubber grip, and colorful quality plastic, these deer mouse, painted turtle, wood duck, red fox, (Also see Science Supplies & Equipment for walkie talkies are perfect for little hands to carry short-tailed shrew, woodchuck, Eastern cotton- magnifiers and other observation tools.) around or slip into a pocket. Functioning more tail, badger, marsh hawk, raccoon, and ten more as a speaker phone, these do offer a sound effect animals. Each animal is featured on a two-page ExploreOne - JR Outdoor Set (PK-AD) button. Wonderful for sibling play or keeping spread that includes a full-page outline drawing Spend time in the great outdoors with this qual- mom in hearing range of little ones in the yard! of the animal to color on the right and infor- ity outdoor set by Explore One. A sturdy canvas Requires 6 AAA batteries-not included. 2017 mation about the animal on the left-hand page. carry bag has enough room to store all of the Winner of the Parent’s Choice Award. Over and The facts include common and scientific name, items in the kit: binoculars (4x30), lens cloth, out! ~ Deanne range, habitat, size, diet, coloring suggestions, LED headlamp, mini compass, and aluminum 067036 ...... 29.99 22.50 tracks, and additional interesting information. water bottle. The binoculars have a center focus The blackline drawings are fairly detailed, but dial for clear viewing and rubber grips for a firm Compass Stainless Steel (K-AD) large enough that young children can color them grasp. The LED headlamp has 4 settings (low, 024655 (A.) ...... 7.00 without difficulty. – Jess medium, high, and flashing), adjustable elastic EACH BOOK ...... 4.95 4.75 band, and requires 3 AAA batteries (not includ- ☼Nite Hiker Headlamp (K-AD) 043105 Alaska 043107 Midwest ed). The canvas carry bag can be worn on your Keep your hands free, guiding yourself through 043106 California 043109 Northwest belt, or attach the included adjustable strap for the dark! These headlamps feature an adjust- 017748 Canada 017815 Southwest over-the-shoulder convenience. An included user able headband (fits just about any size head) manual shows you how to use each of the tools and a padded front cushion for extra comfort! Usborne Nature Coloring Books (1-AD) on your outdoor adventures. The white light mode illuminates like a typical Nature studies encompassed much of our early 035582 ...... 24.99 23.95 light! The additional red light mode is great for science days. Through Usborne books, nature keeping eyes adjusted to the dark: illuminating journals and Dover coloring books, my children Backyard Safari Adventure Gear (K-AD) surroundings will preserving your night vision gained a greater appreciation for the beauty of Adventure beckons, whether from the backyard while working in the dark! Pivot the headlamp the natural world. These beautifully illustrated or the local park! With this line of outdoor-friend- light to shine in front of or directly below you! coloring books from Usborne offer the best of ly items, you can dress and equip them for This headlamp requires three AAA batteries (not both worlds. On each two-page spread, you’ll adventure. All tools can be enjoyed separately included). ~ Logan find a full-color version of the featured species but also complement the vest for a complete 069756 (B.) ...... 6.99 5.75 on the left side, along with information about adventurer ensemble. ~Janine/Deanne the species. The right-hand side holds a black- 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs A. and-white outline of the same species to color. 008585 6-in-1 Field Tools . .15.00 10.95 B. Tips for using colored pencils, shading and The 6-in-1 Field Tools are organized on a watercolors are found at the back of each book. carabiner for quick release and include a Butterflies, Flowers, Rainforest and Undersea Life telescoping magnet, angled mirror, 4” field each feature 15 species (32 pages total). While tongs, mini field spade, field brush, and created for children, I would suspect older stu- safety whistle all organized on a carabiner. dents, even into the high school years, may also 019208 9-in-1 Utility Tool . 10.00 7.50 enjoy coloring these exceptionally well-done Consider this the Swiss army knife of adven- pictures. ~ Deanne ture for all the young explorers around your EACH COLORING BOOK . . .5.99 5.39 home! All tools are plastic, safe for kids, yet C. 050830 Butterflies functional out in the wild. Includes: a safety 041425 Rainforest Life whistle, signaling mirror, spoon, fork, saw 030545 Undersea Life knife, screwdriver, brush, magnifying lens, ☼GeoSafari Wearable Adventure Glasses (1-5) 002950 Wildflowers and tweezers. The utility tool folds away for GeoSafari has added to their line of outdoor convenient carrying, and comes with a cara- play things. Tools are built right into the glass- biner clip and hanging loop. es – a specimen vial pops into one earpiece; a Peterson Field Guide Coloring Books (3-AD) 008640 Safari Hat . . . . 13.00 9.50 safety whistle pops into the other earpiece; red Color your own field guide with these detailed A Safari Hat completes the wilderness attire. and blue filter discs fold out for viewing hidden coloring books. Learn about many different spe- Adjustable chinstrap and an inner band objects; one 6X magnifying lens slides out from cies of animals, plants and nature items while diameter measuring approx. 7”, provides the other side of the frames; amber-colored you color in the quality illustrations. Although children 5 yrs and up, the right fit to protect lenses for viewing clarity; and instruction sheet crayons or water colors may be used, the author them from sun and wind. is included. Note: the ear pieces pop off and on recommends a good-quality large assortment of 008715 Small Periscope . . 11.00 7.95 easily and can be snapped back on. colored pencils. A good deal of information- Small and mighty best describes the small 043947 (C.) ...... 12.99 9.95 al text accompanies the pictures. Thoughtfully periscope. With 2 sections, this durable, placed on the inside margins (so you are not plastic periscope measures approx. 9” but Carson AdventurePak Kids Outdoor Set (2-AD) struggling to color close to the binding) is fas- easily extends to 13”. Shatter proof reflector Made especially for your little nature lover, this cinating information about each specimen you mirrors and ergonomically designed hand- kit has all the items you need for exploration and will color. These are concise, well-written and grips provide young children an ideal obser- observation. This kit includes binoculars, a flash- varied, usually focusing on identifying features, vation tool for nature studies. light, compass, signal whistle with thermometer, coloring, characteristics, behavior and habitat. 062639 Walkie Talkies . . .53.00 36.95 and a soft carrying pouch. The binocular is like For added fun, each species has its own illustrat- Walkie Talkies feature a two-mile range, belt the very popular Hawk Binocular (#002772) that ed sticker that you can match to the page (and clips, and easy-to-use dial and push-button is 5x30mm and compact with fully coated lenses use as a reference for coloring). The number of communication; set includes an Adventure for clear, bright images. A center focus knob species covered ranges from 110 (Dinosaurs) to Guide and iron-on patch. Requires 8 AA allows you to adjust for better viewing. I know 260 (Birds). 64 pgs. batteries, not included. this is supposed to be a toy, but these binoculars 700 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. are designed for longevity, and a cleaning cloth Kidnoculars (PK-2) ExploreOne – Binoculars 6x21 (5-AD) is included so you don’t scratch the lenses. The Children are never too young for nature studies Explore One’s 6x21 binoculars are great for little flashlight is made of durable hard plastic, uses or simply just checking things out in a way that hands. They offer a 6x magnification for easier 2 AA batteries (not included), an incandescent only kids can. Whether watching the birds of the viewing, a large focus wheel, rubber eyecups, bulb, and loop on the end for securing your flash- air or a radical game of good guys and bad guys, and a textured surface for easy gripping. This light. The whistle is made of heavy black plastic sturdy binoculars are a must-have. Designed for a binocular would work well for your budding and has a Celsius thermometer on one side and perfect fit, they offer enlarged eyepieces (no eye- ornithologist or astronomer. ~ Donna Fahrenheit on the other. The whistle hangs from strain!), focus free binoculars, 2x magnification, 008209 ...... 16.95 a black cord that will slide over your head and rubberized edges, and an easy-carry breakaway is a great safety tool when outdoors--use it as a strap. While the magnification is slightly less than Tracker Compact Binoculars (3-AD) distress signal or if you become separated from our other child-friendly option #005397, these This pair of binoculars measures 4”x 3.25” x your group. The compass found in this set is a are a bit heavier duty for preschoolers, provide 2” and weighs only 6.8 ounces--great for your “Locator Engineer’s Compass.” It provides pre- soft, rubber cushioning around the eyes to allow younger explorer. They feature a multi-coated cise compass readings and includes a lensatic for longer and more comfortable viewing and 21mm lens and 8x magnification, this pair is magnifier and sighting hairline for sighting accu- “easy grip” sides. Multi-colored. ~ Deanne equipped with BK-7 prism which doesn’t pro- racy, a rotatable bezel, adjustable marching line 013833 ...... 14.99 11.75 duce the sharpness of a BAK-4 prism – still great for maintaining direction in low visibility, thumb quality for youngsters. Roll-down eyecups make hold, and a closing cover. This compass would Big View Binoculars (K-8) this set easy to use for eyeglass wearers. Includes be a nice introduction to compass reading and Durable, lightweight and colorful, these bin- pouch, neck strap, and lens cloth. locating objects on a map – it’s a toy, but very oculars are perfect for little eyes and hands. The 013230 ...... 30.00 23.95 well made and accurate. The nylon pouch that large lenses, easy grip handles, and easy to dial is included in this set slips onto your own belt, knob provide 6x magnification, making these MiniZoom Compact Binoculars (5-AD) has two outside loop holders that will fit the binoculars an excellent nature study tool to take Made by Carson flashlight, a small outside pocket, and a main on hikes. Made of impact-resistant plastic with Optical, these binocu- compartment that is large enough to hold the soft rubber eyepieces and a breakaway lanyard lars are the real deal in binoculars and compass. An instruction pam- for easy carrying, this is a great choice for chil- a very compact size. phlet is included with full explanations of each dren not yet old enough for a “more adult” pair. Measuring only 3.375” item in the set, along with instructions on how to 005397 ...... 12.99 9.95 x 4.125” x 1.25” and use the compass for position finding. Spend time weighing in at 6.4 ounces, these binoculars in the great outdoors and begin the adventure of Hawk Ultra Lightweight Kid Binoculars (1-6) travel easily in a purse or pocket. With a rubber- exploration! ~ Donna These binoculars are perfect for kids who are ized outside coating, they’re perfect for outdoor 000853 ...... 40.00 24.95 ready to explore the world! They may be smaller events. Lenses are fully coated with 17mm lens than your average binoculars (4 1/4” x 4 1/4”), size and 5x magnification that zooms up to 15x. Aquascope & Activity Journal (3-AD) but they are not lacking in quality. These binoc- The view is clear and bright with the BAK-4 Take a peek into the mysterious world beneath ulars are made out of a sturdy plastic and have prism design, which is high density and produces your local pond or creek with the Aquascope. rubber grips on the sides and on the eyepiece sharper images. Included with the binoculars is a The scope offers a water-resistant main body, for comfortable viewing. They have 30mm pouch, wrist strap, and lens cloth. This binocular 5X magnification, and an LED light for dark or objective lenses and 5X power magnification. is not a toy, but would be great for your older, murky waters. A thermometer strip tells you the They are also easy to use as they adjust to your more responsible child. ~ Donna water temperature and a ruler mounted on the eye width, have a center wheel focus, are light- 013228 ...... 79.00 56.95 main body of the Aquascope helps you judge the weight, include a neck strap, and come with a size of those frogs, minnows and fish. After you great carrying case. When compared to #005397 Games & Puzzles run out of places to try it, flip open the 18-page these binoculars have many of the same features; activity journal and follow the guided observa- however, they are more durable as they are made Science on a Tracking Expedition (PK-6) tion activities including the difference between out of higher quality materials, look more profes- Even if you live in an urban area, you can still no magnification and 5X magnification, observe sional, and have a handy carrying case. - Elise learn all about animal tracks and make your own sediment in flowing water, research water organ- 002772 ...... 23.00 14.95 realistic casts with this kit from Young Scientist’s isms, observe and journal about water plants and Club. The kit includes plaster of Paris, a brush, animals you view. Requires 3 AAA batteries (not Pocket Microscope Nature Discovery Kit (3-8) sand, two bowls, an animal track game with 80 included). – Jess 029469 ...... 24.95 22.40 cards, a poster, stickers, two popsicle sticks, a 013300 ...... 39.99 29.95 measuring cup, watercolor paint and an instruc- Binoculars with Activity Journal (3-AD) tion manual. Play the card game to match ani- Binoculars Binoculars can be mals with their tracks (learning 40 animal tracks used for so much in the process!), and place matching animal and GeoSafari Jr. Bugnoculars (PK-2) more than spying on track stickers on the poster. Several groups of If your children are like mine, captivated by siblings or birdwatch- animal tracks are featured at the bottom of the the littlest critters, eager to examine them from ing. This set provides poster – can you tell the “story” behind them? every angle, this handy gadget is the perfect tool a set of decent-quality Then get ready to make your own set of animal for their explorations. The bug-friendly container kids’ binoculars and track casts using the eight included molds and measures approximately 5” long and 2 ½” high an activity journal that plaster! After you’ve perfected your casting (without the attached lid). Snap the lid (with air provides ideas and technique, it’s time to look for animal tracks in holes!) closed, and children have a 360 degree activities for using them. The small purple-and- nature. When you find one, follow the instruc- view of their specimen through the clear plastic aqua binoculars feature 4x magnification, a built- tions to capture the track using wet plaster and container. Taking it to the next level, the contain- in compass and an easy-to-use center focusing add your “wild find” to your new collection of er also offers two comfortable 3x magnification knob. And when you’re done peeking around animal tracks. The full-color instructions walk eyepieces on the lid (shaped like a binocular) and your yard and neighborhood, you can open up parent and child through the activities and direc- two additional 2x magnification circles on the the 22-page Wildlife Activity Journal and use tions, and provide a place to record answers and container. While designed for bugs, the container your binoculars to observe, write and draw about observations. This would be a fun kit to explore is also waterproof, so children can get up close birds, wildlife and trees. It holds several guided before taking a hiking, hunting or camping trip; and personal with a variety of aquatic specimens activities you can do to take a closer look at your you could even take the animal track matching as well! Includes a soft rubber handle for easy local wildlife, and includes spaces for drawing game on the road with you for the whole family portability. ~ Deanne and lines for writing. ~ Jess to enjoy! ~ Jess 043877 ...... 12.99 9.95 009473 ...... 16.99 13.50 047956 ...... 29.99 23.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 701 Animal Tracks Matching Game (PK-AD) ert fact sheet to enhance learning. Instructions to a milkshake-like consistency so pouring is a Teach your child to recognize the tracks of 24 ani- include several game play variations. 1-6 play- snap. Once your casting material is mixed, pour mals in this illustrated matching game. A sampling ers. Average play time is 45 minutes, although into the mold and allow to air dry. The included of the range of animals included is: raccoon, car- it is possible to play shorter rounds. Includes full booklet offers background information, instruc- ibou, American alligator, Northern Leopard Frog, color illustrations, a full color poster of the desert tions, a painting color guide and color mixing North American Porcupine, Western Diamondback habitat and glossary/bibliography. ~ Deanne guide. Once it is painted, children can display Rattlesnake, and Black-tailed Jackrabbit. Cards 069860 ...... 17.95 15.25 their project on the refrigerator or metal book- measure 2 ½” x 2 ½” making them perfect for case using the included magnets. Wonderful way little hands! Instructions included for solitary or Nature Playing Cards (4-AD) to reinforce studies, engage in delight-directed multi-player play. Made in the U.S. ~ Deanne Learn about nature while playing your favorite learning or give Grandma a gift made with love! 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs card games! Each playing card has a picture of Made in the USA. ~Deanne 008787 ...... 10.50 a different animal or element. Generally, lower 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs card values correspond to smaller (or weaker) EACH KIT ...... 14.99 12.69 Camp Game (PK-AD) animals, while the higher value cards correspond 035208 Butterflies Setting up camp on your dining table is as easy to the bigger/stronger animals. For example, in 035219 Raptor Skeleton as unfolding the game board – it’s the questions the Birds set, the 2 of Hearts is a Chickadee, 019874 ☼Penguins on the path to the camp that may challenge you. while the King of Hearts is a Bald Eagle. They’ve With simple game play that focuses more on out- even had some fun with the jokers, which are Eyewitness Casting Kits (3-AD) door education rather than on competition, your radioactive elements in Rocks & Minerals. Cast and paint your own life-like replicas! Each family will be able to jump right into this board EACH SET ...... 5.95 4.95 kit is simple to use with detailed instructions and game. Players start at the camp and must answer 009762 Animal Tracks of the Midwest everything you need (with the exception of water multiple choice questions as they journey on the 012807 Birds of the Midwest and a mixing container!) to make your creation. wilderness path on the board. The question cards 019165 Birds of the Northwest Simply mix the casting powder with water, pour contain four questions at different difficulty levels, 019164 Birds of the Northeast into your mold, let sit, and voila - you’re ready with players selecting their level at the beginning 019169 Birds of the Southwest to paint! While your finished creation is 3-D in of the game. Questions test a wide range of ani- 019168 Birds of the Southeast some aspects, they have a flat side so they are mal and nature knowledge for the entire family, 009994 Dogs of the World not “perfect” models - but they make nice deco- and the upper level questions can definitely be 012877 Rocks & Minerals rations or magnets. a challenge. When we played, one time around 009775 Trees of the Midwest EACH KIT ...... 15.00 12.69 the board made for a very quick game with two 009780 Wildflowers of the Midwest 034136 Butterfly players, so you might want to go around a couple Monarch, painted lady, red admiral & swallowtail. of times. For up to 8 players. - Zach Kits 034138 Horse 025626 ...... 24.99 19.99 Thoroughbred, Clydesdale and a wild horse. Beach Memories Sand-Casting Kit (PK-AD) 034139 Humanworks Animal Tracks! Game (K-AD) Bring the beach home with you – literally! Create an 18” human skeleton. Even young players can start identifying ani- This kit allows you to take a pail & shovel to the mal tracks with this fun game! Animal Tracks! beach to play with, and then some! Inside the ECOSYSTEMS / BIOMES / HABITATS includes 40 animal track cards and 40 animal sturdy bucket is some Plaster of Paris that you cards. The track cards include a black print of mix with water (easy to find at the beach.) You Instructional the animal track, the animal’s name, and the size dig out a little area in the sand (like a dinner plate of the track. Animal cards feature a full-color size,) place in some shells or other finds, pour Science Around the World (PK-6) photo of the animal and its name. Directions for in the plaster and let it set up. When you lift the Janice Van Cleave is well known for her fun and three games are printed inside the box lid (Yay! hardened plaster, the sand is stuck to it and the educational science books and this book is no No papers to lose!); Concentration, Bingo, or shells are embedded! Write a date and location exception. Covering “biomes from pole to pole”, “Guess the Tracks.” These would even make nice on the back and you have a unique memento of this supplemental science book contains thirty thick flashcards. Any way you use them, players your vacation for years to come! ~ Sara activities covering forests (tropical, deciduous, are sure to gain familiarity with the shape of the 041000 ...... 9.99 7.95 coniferous), grasslands (temperate and tropical), animal tracks and the animals that make them, deserts (hot and cold) and the highland and low- while having some fun too! – Jess ☼Super Simple Crafts: Sticks & Stones Kit (PK-5) land tundra. Each activity begins with introduc- 047955 ...... 14.99 12.50 Let the world around you inspire your inner cre- tory information and includes the purpose of the ativity with this kit from PBS KIDS! Part science activity, necessary materials, procedure, expect- Into the Forest Game (2-AD) (learn different types of rocks, make a bird feeder ed results with explanation, an additional activity Many animals roam the forest looking for food. or build an ant farm), part repurposing (turn egg and a book resource list for further investigation. With this forest food-chain game, learn which cartons into labeled rock kits), part scavenger Activities are centered on commonly found items animals eat other animals or just what plants they hunt (explore your backyard or local park for and materials. Black and white illustrations. pb, eat. Meanwhile, try to build up your stack of branches, rocks, pinecones, acorns and more to 120 pgs. ~ Deanne cards. How? By picking up your card, looking use in craft projects), part art (turn items of nature 027250 ...... 14.95 11.95 at the animal on your card, and trying to “con- into lanterns, framed pictures or rock tic-tac-toe sume” your opponent’s card. But watch out! games)—this kit brings learning and hands-on Easy Make & Learn Projects: Animal Habitats (2-3) Even if the grizzly doesn’t get you—death and creating together in an enjoyable way. Follow the Learning about habitats will be a hands-on decay might! Fun and learning rolled into one simple step-by-step instructions with color photos experience with this activity book. Fifteen dif- with several versions of play. For 2-6 players. for 50+ projects in the 48-page book, along with ferent habitats are highlighted with a description Includes full-color illustrations and scorecard. the included art supplies: craft felt, glue, googly of the habitat, creation of a mini-book or manip- 008480 ...... 17.95 15.25 eyes, 7 paint pods, and 2 paintbrushes. ~ Emily ulative, teaching points, additional references, 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and suggested additional learning assignments. ☼Onto the Desert: A Game of Survival (3-AD) 030830 ...... 19.99 14.25 Detailed instructions and a materials needed list Fans of the Into the Desert Game will enjoy this are included for every chapter/habitat. Students fun twist that focuses on the desert ecosystem. Smithsonian Mold & Paint Kits (1-AD) are able to cut out, color, and create the habitat Game follows the rules of nature: animals and This kit will be loved by children and parents! while learning about the animals and plants that plants eating, being eaten, and succumbing to It includes a casting material (Perfect Cast™) live within them. Each mini-book or manipula- the elements (blazing sun, flooding rains, deadly that comes in a large mixing bag to reduce tive requires reproduction of a few pages of the droughts and freezing nights) and old age, the mess. This non-toxic casting medium is 5 times book. Reproducible. pb. 80 pgs. ~ Alissa same challenges found in nature. Includes des- stronger than ordinary plaster and easily mixes 024787 ...... 12.99 9.95 702 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Informational / Textual 003789 Coral Reef Marine Science (Marine Ecosystem) 003790 Night Sky About Habitats (PK-2) 003791 Pond Instructional Introduce your young students to habitats 003793 Swamp around the world with these beautifully illus- 003794 Tropical Rain Forest Marine Biology: Introduction to Ocean trated, 48-page books by Cathryn and John 003795 Woods Ecosystems (9-AD) Sill. Every two-page spread includes a full-page Looking for a marine biology course? Well, illustration of a habitat and some of the creatures Supplemental Resources we’ve got you covered. Marine Biology is a who live there as well as a very short (4 lines brief, high-interest course that can be used as a or less) description of the habitat. The length Animal Kingdom Sticker Activity Books (PK-4) short course alone, or in addition to your current of text is very appropriate for young ones with These books are just beautiful--from the art- earth science or biology curriculum to add an a shorter attention span, and the print is larger work on each page, to the stickers, to the poster! aquatic dimension to your studies. In 14 chap- for younger readers. At the back of the book Appropriate for smaller hands because the pages ters, the text explores ocean ecosystems such are resource pages. For every illustrated page in have larger illustrations and larger stickers. Over as coral reefs, islands, estuaries, bays, beaches, the book there is additional information for the 300 reusable stickers are on pages at the back of tide pools, ocean, the abyss, and polar seas. parent/teacher to share or explain to the child. each book and those pages show corresponding The focus is on introducing and describing ani- A glossary of new words, resources for further page numbers. The 16.5x22” two-sided poster mals from each of these diverse ocean habitats study, websites, and a book list are also found at included in each is bright and colorful and any and showing how each organism functions in the back of the book. ~ Donna child would love to have them hanging in their its environment and interacts with neighboring EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 6.50 room – a picture on both sides. Along with the organisms. There is a secular and heavy-hand- 033044 Deserts 033106 Oceans stickers and artwork, there are small summaries ed environmentalist slant, however, which is 033056 Mountains 033107 Wetlands of information found on the book pages, and an most apparent when the text examines threats to 008147 ☼Grasslands occasional two-page scene just to be decorated. each ecosystem and its inhabitants. Because the 71 pages of sticker learning. ~ Donna course focuses on specific ecosystems, it is also EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 9.50 less comprehensive and in-depth than Apologia’s ☼Looking Closely through the Forest (PK-2) 048712 Dinosaurs and Bugs Marine Biology course. The student text fea- Learning to recognize and identify plants and 048739 Into the Wild tures glossy pages, an abundance of colorful animals is a learned skill that gradually develops photos, bold vocabulary words, and questions from spending time outdoors in the right envi- Your Own Nature Coloring Books (3-AD) for the student sprinkled throughout. A teacher ronment. Give your younger ones a jump start Each coloring page in these books (24 per guide and a lab manual complement the student on their observation skills with this beautifully book) is a detailed black-line drawing of a hab- book and offer answers to discussion questions illustrated book. Formatted to stir imagination itat or biome, and hidden within the lines is a and hands-on lab activities, respectively. The and curiosity, the first 2-page spread includes variety of plant and animal life. Look closely at lab manual contains 14 in-depth labs such as brief text in large font “Look very closely. What the woodlands and find frogs, a snake, marsh mapping the seafloor, effects of wave action on do you see?” followed by 3 suggestions to stim- marigolds, and alders. Look up in the oak tree a barrier island, doing a wetland study, ana- ulate thinking on the left side of the page. The to see lichen, acorns, a blue jay, and a purple lyzing sand samples, observing the effects of right side has a close-up photograph in vivid hairstreak butterfly. On the back of each picture varying salinity in algae, and more. Each lab color. Flip the page and the next 2-page spread is a paragraph about the wildlife you found and consists of a list of materials, a lengthy written identifies the photograph and provides a simple an explanation about the biome. The pictures are procedure, data tables, questions to answer, description of the identified wildlife on one side printed on heavier paper, and could be hung up and suggestions for additional research using and a detailed, vibrant, full image on the corre- after coloring – they are that pretty! Add these the library and internet. The equipment needed sponding page. 40 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne to your science curriculum to appeal to the little is not extensive, although you will have to find 067549 ...... 7.95 6.25 artists in your family. Look closely the next time or purchase some aquatic organisms (plankton, you are in the woods or your garden; a whole common bioluminescent creatures, a hydra and One Small Square Books (1-4) world of creatures are camouflaged among the other more common aquatic plants and animals), Explore the different places in our world, with plants or trees. a water test kit, a hydrometer, and a few other a close-up view, one small square at a time. This EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 8.95 items. The teacher’s guide contains answers to series is excellent for many reasons. First, by 067257 What’s in the Garden the questions in the student text and a teacher’s concentrating on one, small square, it presents 067258 What’s in the Water version of the lab experiments, including where each environment in a manageable piece; mak- 067259 What’s in the Woods to locate the specialized lab supplies, additional ing it less overwhelming and more personal for A. procedural information, and answers to the lab children than looking at the whole. Each book questions. - Jess has them stake out just one, small square which 019437 Marine Biology Text 39.00 29.95 they will explore, like scientists, discovering all 019438 Lab Manual . . . .14.00 11.25 they can about that ecosystem and the wildlife 019439 Teacher’s Guide . . 16.00 12.50 that inhabits it. Secondly, the books are highly interactive - an exquisite blend of textual infor- Informational / Textual mation and activities, in a very conversational tone. Third, the writing is excellent. Fourth, the ☼Beachcombing: Exploring the Seashore (2-5) full-color illustrations are beautiful and inspiring. Many of us take our family vacations at the At the back of each volume is a short picture beach. This charming book from Jim Arnosky field guide to the habitat, followed by an index Biomes Posters (Set of 8) (3-AD) will help you to identify the shells, teeth, birds, and resource list. Longtime classics for young Deserts, grasslands, tundra, freshwater, tropical and crabs you may find there. The colorful illus- naturalists. The books are a 9” x 9” format - one rainforests, taiga, oceans and temperate forests! trations are clear enough to show the differences small square. Colorful photos and exciting text make these between a scallop shell and a cockleshell. The EACH BOOK BELOW . . . .10.00 8.75 posters a fun addition to any learning space. See text is delightful to read to a young beachcomb- 003783 Arctic Tundra the animals that live there and how they survive. er. It’s a nice way to keep the beach memories 003788 Cave Read about plants that thrive and how they have alive a in a child’s memory. sc, 25 pp. ~ Sara 003792 Seashore adapted as well as the average temperatures and 069722 ...... 8.99 6.75 EACH BOOK BELOW . . . .11.00 9.50 annual precipitation of each biome. Eight super 003782 African Savannah bright & colorful cardstock posters are each 11” My First Book About the Oceans Coloring Book 003784 Backyard x 17”. ~ Sara (2-5) 003787 Cactus Desert 041551 (A.) ...... 11.99 9.25 035555 ...... 4.99 4.25 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 703 Ocean: A Visual Encyclopedia (2-7) scape! The decals are non-permanent and can exercise is in short answer/essay format and Another in the DK line of Visual Encyclopedias, be easily removed and replaced. 3 AA batteries concludes with some “Digging Deeper” ques- this book opens the world of oceans to elementa- are included to power the projector, as well as tions which require some critical thinking. A ry grade children. Every page is filled with beau- wall-mounting hardware for the projector and an complete answer key is provided at the back of tiful photographs and concise information pre- instruction manual. the workbook. sented in appealing and age-appropriate format. 019616 ...... 28.99 21.95 While the content is roughly equivalent to This 256-page resource introduces children to the a year’s curriculum (especially at the lower oceans, their geography and weather, animals Jellyfish Lamp (9-AD) grades), the publisher recommends supplement- of the deep, food chains, shallow seas, coastal What could be more fascinating and comfort- ing this program with hands-on activities and areas and the seashore, polar seas, and how we ing than watching iridescent little jellyfish float “field trips”. Learning basic biology just got a interact with oceans. Detailed maps, charts, and and “swim” around in your little lamp? Okay, little easier... graphs will help teach children about the oceans so maybe not as cool as real jellyfish, but hey, EACH COMPLETE SET W/ CD 29.50 24.95 that cover most of our planet. ~ Donna there is no clean-up or feeding required! This EACH TEXT & CD . . . . .23.95 19.95 029778 ...... 19.99 13.95 little lamp measures 3”L x 3”W x 8.75”H with EACH WORKBOOK ONLY . . 5.95 5.75 a soft rainbow of light that causes the jellyfish EACH CD ONLY . . . . . 14.00 11.95 Marine Science for Kids (4-AD) to change color as they float in different position Complete Text Workbook CD Introduce water loving children to the myster- and areas of the lamp. The pump makes a sooth- Vol w/ CD & CD Only Only ies of the deep. Beginning with a foundational ing humming sound and keeps the little jellyfish 1 008406 008398 010186 025964 understanding of the marine environment, learn in constant motion as they float to the top and 2 008408 008400 010187 025966 about coastal communities, the open sea, rivers, descend over and over again. This would make 3 008410 008404 010188 025969 streams, lakes and ponds, and environmental an awesome nightlight! ~ Megan 023328 Vol. 1-3 Boxed Set . 75.00 61.50 challenges facing the aquatic world. They are 017014 ...... 24.95 037731 Vol. 1-3 and Earth Science/ also introduced to marine scientists, giving a Geology 1 Boxed Set 98.00 80.50 glimpse into careers available. LIFE SCIENCE & BIOLOGY ~~~~~~~~ Discover why the ocean is blue, how animals Items in this section are typically intended survive icy waters. Meet various water crea- for younger students than biology resources Protozoa: A Poseidon Adventure! (5-10) tures like sharks and rays, penguins and sea and include content related to microscopy, If you’ve enjoyed Ellen McHenry’s Cells study, birds, whales and dolphins, squid and octopus. genetics, cell biology, classification & more. Protozoa would be a great follow-up. And if you Colorfully illustrated with informative details haven’t, but are looking for a really engaging written for middle school and beyond, this Instructional life science unit, here it is! Follow the finger- resource includes 21 hands-on learning activities print people as they look for the “adventure of such as making an edible coral reef and minia- Lyrical Life Science (4-10) a lifetime” and end up on a small pond in a ture tide pool, constructing a squid, composing My children are always humming, singing rowboat. But that’s no outboard motor… that’s a sea monster poem, transforming salt water snatches of a hymn or song, or saying, “This a shrinker! And just like that, a whole new into fresh water, testing methods to clean up oil song keeps running through my head!” So...why undiscovered world opens up, complete with spills and more. Glossary and Index included. not have Life Science concepts running through creatures so unique and bizarre that we’d be Wonderful introduction to the marine sciences their heads? flocking to zoos to see them, if only they weren’t for all ages. 132 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne These “singing science texts” come in three so tiny in real life! In each chapter, the fingerprint 068551 ...... 18.99 12.95 volumes. Volume 1 is a general life sci- people encounter microorganisms, which they ence overview covering an assortment of topics identify with the help of their guidebook and Supplemental Resources including the scientific method, characteristics their newfound skill of measuring in microns. of living things, vascular plants, algae, fungi and Chapters introduce ciliates (Paramecium, Stentor, GeoSafari SeaScope (3-AD) non vascular plants, invertebrates, cold-blooded Spirostomum, Dileptus, Didinium and more), Planning a trip to the lake or sea? Children can vertebrates, birds, genetics, and microscopic flagellates (Euglena, Chilomonas, etc.), green explore their under-water surroundings with this organisms. [In 2010, the publishers updated Vol. algae, diatoms, dinoflagellates, cyanobacteria, quality water-resistant scope with 5x magnifi- 1 with two new songs, one about cell organelles, and ameboids, as well as some harmful protists. cation, LED illumination and built in ruler and and one about protists. Visit their website at The story portion of each chapter introduces thermometer. Shhhh! It’s our secret that they will http://www.lyricallearning.com/vol1download. and describes the protists encountered on the develop their observation skills and learn a bit html for the free update that includes the songs, tour, with a mix of illustrations and cartoons of marine biology! The publisher reassures us updated text and workbook pages!] Volume 2 both in color and black-and-white. At the end that the scope’s expandable length will ensure covers mammals, ecology, and biomes. Volume of each chapter, you’ll find activities such as children stay dry, but really, what fun is that?! 3 is The Human Body. Lyrics are sung to old, matching, short-answer, puzzles and more. You Scope measures approx.12” to 22” fully extend- familiar tunes, traditional, patriotic songs or can also check out a YouTube playlist for each ed. Encourage love of water and exploration, songs you used to sing around the campfire (no chapter which features videos of the organisms and watch learning come alive! Requires 3 AAA rock or rap here). you’ve just discovered. The videos eliminate the batteries-not included. ~ Deanne The complete program includes the text, CD, absolute need for a microscope for the course, 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs and reproducible workbook. Each chapter in the although if you have access to one, you would 067038 ...... 36.99 27.95 text begins with a song. Memorization of scien- definitely want to pull it out and use it for this tific terms and concepts should be fairly painless course. At the end of the text chapters, you’ll Dolphin Voyage Wild Walls (K-AD) as students sing such memorable lyrics as (to the find a copy of the protozoa “tourist” guidebook, When you can’t bring your room to the ocean, tune of “Clementine,” “Man-y crea-tures have an answer key for the end-of-chapter activities, why not bring the ocean to your room? This light different fea-tures, Yet all have a common trait:, and then oodles of optional hands-on activities and sound wallscape aims to do just that! Inside With no back-bone, They are all known, To be and games that correspond to each chapter. For the kit are 13 removable, photo quality wall called in-ver-te-brate.” Texts are of fair size example, you might make a Paramecium pillow, decals, including a 24-inch dolphin, a sea turtle, (about 90 pgs each) and follow up the lyrical design a microlife mural, create a ciliate card starfish, coral, and several tropical fish, along learning with a some informative textual content. game, build Diatom boxes, eat some algae, learn with a light and sound projector to attach below The reproducible workbook has exercises to some Greek, play “Pond Scum” (a chess-like the finished decals. Once your child has finished reinforce the lyrics and textual information and strategy game where the pieces eat each other!), decorating their ideal scene, the battery-powered ensure comprehension of the material. The first or get together a game of Volvox volleyball. The projector can be activated, producing a water-ef- exercise in each chapter set has students fill in activities section includes patterns, templates fect lightshow and sea sounds. The combination missing keywords from the lyrics. The second and photographs, with many in full-color. The of the decals and the projector will turn your quizzes on information from the chapter. This student booklet includes the entire first section of child’s bedroom wall into a true underwater sea- exercise varies somewhat in format. The third the text only (the chapter reading, end-of-chapter 704 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. activities and the end-of-chapter answer key) in sion). Co-ops or classroom students could use ics and examples to help students remember, case you are using with additional students. Text the books concurrently with success. Lessons recall, and retain. Each DVD is accompanied is reproducible for your own homeschool/family are expected to take one week to complete, by a digital workbook (pdf format) that follows use. Text is 170 pages, pb; student booklet is 84 with readings from 10-25 pages, so some lessons along with the program and includes a graphic pages, pb. - Jess may need additional time to complete. Textbook organizer of the topics, critical thinking ques- 064211 Text ...... 24.95 23.95 readings are accompanied by lab activities. Labs tions, classroom activities, an answer key, and 064212 Student Booklet . . .8.95 8.75 are designed to be homeschool friendly and use a script of the action taking place on the screen. household or easily found items. A sampling of The script makes it possible to go back to infor- Building Blocks in Life Science (6-8) lab experiences includes: osmosis with eggs and mation without trying to find it on the DVD. The scientific “war of the worldviews” began vegetables, creating a cell model, determining Topics covered in Animal and Human Physiology as a battle over biology. In the 1600 and 1700s pH, and making butter and yogurt. You will are origin of life, evolution, viral structure the foundation of biology was laid primarily by need internet access for the Taxonomy activity. and replication, and structure and functions Christians who freely used the Bible as the basis The Textbook includes space for documenting of animals. Building Blocks of the Cell covers of their understanding. But all of this changed the lab activities although students may wish to cells, eukaryotic cell, mitosis, meiosis, Mendel’s in 1859, when Charles Darwin’s popular new make a science notebook. Supplemental lesson Laws of Inheritance, Gametogenesis, and more. book, Origin of Species was published. Over the videos are available at www.friendlybiology.com DNA and Evolutionary Biology covers history of past one hundred and fifty years, his evolution- for an additional fee. No microscope is required DNA research, DNA technologies, gene regula- ary worldview has overwhelmingly become the for this course. tion, DNA mutations, and more. Environmental accepted paradigm for the origins of life. The Student Workbook is a vital component to Studies covers diversity of organisms, population This supplemental resource from Master Books this course and works with either version: Secular ecology, communities and ecosystems, and glob- has been written to give young people answers - or Christian Worldview. The 2 worksheets per al issues. ~ Donna from Science and from Scripture, ANSWERS that lesson contain a mix of fill in the blank questions, EACH SINGLE DVD . . . . 14.98 9.50 show how Science and the Bible fit together to matching exercises and puzzles. Not reproduc- 019552 Animal and Human Physiology honor the Creator. Divided into three units, a ible, each child will need their own copy. 019573 Building Blocks of the Cell total of nineteen chapters, it teaches students sci- A Lesson Tests and Answer Keys book is 019575 DNA and Evolutionary Biology ence from a Biblical perspective and helps them also available. This contains the lesson tests, 019585 Environmental Studies to defend their faith. Each chapter also provides test answers and the answer key for the student 051983 Set of 4 DVDs . . .49.98 30.50 a “Building Inspection” review which includes workbook. Lesson tests contain multiple choice multiple choice, fill in the blank and short questions and photocopying within one family is Workbooks / Labs answer questions. Unit One investigates biologi- permissible per the author. cal change (Darwin vs. Design) and looks at such This course would make an excellent introduc- ☼Life Science Series (1-6) topics as genes and Genesis, gene pools and tion to the author’s Friendly Anatomy or to ease Here is another series by On the Mark Press variation within kind, species, “change through struggling students into the high school level to enhance your science curriculum. With an time” vs. Darwinian change, natural selection, sciences to build confidence while learning. All emphasis in life science, each book includes 9 to evolution, mutations, and much more. Unit Two books are soft cover. ~ Deanne 11 topics with lessons that include teacher notes, covers topics such as descent vs. design, classi- 068239 Student Text Christian materials lists, lesson outlines, and activities with fication and missing links, life before birth, and Worldview Version .74.99 71.95 expected results. Written to meet grade level creation, evolution and the embryo. Unit Three 068240 Student Text Secular expectations in the area of life science, these examines DNA and origins including biological Version . . . . . 74.99 71.95 worksheets will provide additional information molecules, living cells, chemical evolution, evi- 068238 Lesson Tests/Ans Keys 14.99 14.50 for each topic, written activities, and hands-on dence of creation, DNA and reproduction, and 068241 Student Workbook . .9.99 9.75 application. Pages are reproducible for use with many other topics. Black & white illustrations, multiple students. First grade will look at the answer key included. 158 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne needs and characteristics of living things and 023028 ...... 15.99 12.75 explore the senses; second grade looks at small crawling and flying animals and animal growth ☼Friendly Biology (9-12) and changes; third grade addresses growth and Facing the high school sciences with an appre- changes in plants and animal life cycles; fourth hensive learner or overwhelmed home-teacher? grade covers habitats and communities and Check out this new Biology course from the plant growth and changes; fifth grade is human authors of Friendly Chemistry! body systems, healthy bodies, and wetland With a goal of teaching high school students ecosystems; and sixth grade covers the diversity the complexity of living things in a gentle, of living things and a study of trees and forests. non-intimidating manner, this course goes above Enhance your science curriculum with these and beyond expectations. Presenting a tradition- additional activities. 96 pgs, pb. ~ Donna al scope of study, sans evolution and natural EACH BOOK ...... 16.99 12.25 selection, this text contains 28 lessons, vibrant 069433 Grade 1 069436 Grade 4 illustrations, and lab activities for a complete, 069434 Grade 2 069437 Grade 5 year-long course. Topically, students will study 069435 Grade 3 069438 Grade 6 the characteristics of living things; basic chem- istry as it pertains to living things; the roles Mighty Microbes Lab & Germ Journal (Nancy of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic B’s Science Club) (3-8) acids in living systems; importance of pH in Test your microbe knowledge with this Nancy living systems; cytology; mitosis and meiosis; Light Speed Biology DVDs (9-AD) B. Science Kit that includes the tools you need chromosome duplication and protein synthesis; Cerebellum has produced the Light Speed series to explore the world of germs. This set includes reproduction (asexual and sexual); genetics; as a learning tool for your auditory and visual plastic utensils – flask, stopper, funnel, four petri taxonomy, including a survey of each kingdom learners. This video tool covers core topics and dishes, loupe (for better viewing), nutrient agar, with an emphasis on various classes and orders; concepts within the subject areas. If your learner dropper, tweezers, spreader, counter grid, and an overview of human anatomy and physiology; has a sense of humor and unusual presentation rubber gloves. A 22-page journal comes in the and the foundations of ecology. helps them remember, then this series might be kit that includes 10 experiments with step-by-step The Student Textbook is available in a Christian a good supplement for you. Each DVD in this instructions and space to write and record data. Worldview version and a Secular version. Worth biology series is 60 minutes in length (the bundle ~ Donna mentioning, content is marginally different (scrip- is the complete set and runs 240 minutes) and 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs ture references in the Christian Worldview ver- includes humorous skits, mnemonics, graph- 043969 ...... 24.99 19.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 705 Illustrated Guide to Home Biology Experiments Life Science Quest (5-8) study of biology. Use the pages to supplement (4-AD) This inexpensive resource book offers a wealth your curriculum or simply for a review if they’ve Subtitled, “All Lab, No Lecture” and this book of terrific life science labs that easily correlate already completed a biology course and want to delivers! Truly a DIY Science book, you will with any life science text, and introduces middle brush up on the basics. The worksheet exercises find this a valuable resource with a completely schoolers to lab equipment. It is organized into feature charts to complete, matching exercises, illustrated guide to setting up a home biology lab eight chapters, covering cells, DNA, heredity, crosswords, labeling, completing definitions, without expensive lab equipment (high school simple organisms, the plant kingdom, the animal multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank ques- quality microscope required), as well as an kingdom, ecosystems, and ecosystem cycles and tions, and classifying. A small sampling of the easy to use lab manual for a rigorous first-year biomes. Each chapter includes information, a topics covered in includes cells, elements, bac- high school biology course. Beginning with an related science lab activity, and a review work- teria, Punnett squares, genetics, human systems, overview of how to use the book, set up a home sheet. The information is succinctly presented, structures of various animals, botany, metamor- biology lab (including how to choose a micro- often with diagrams, charts, and bulleted lists. phosis, osmosis, diseases, and food webs. These scope) and lab safety, the book dives into 30 lab The lab activities are excellent, and you might worksheets would be especially beneficial if your sessions that incorporate nearly 80 separate pro- be familiar with some of the old life science curriculum is long on information and short on cedures! Following each procedure are review standbys. In the chapter on cells, three pages exercises. - Melissa questions that require students to analyze the are devoted to explaining discoveries related to 022467 ...... 12.99 9.50 activities using the scientific process. cells, the parts of a microscope, the main parts Topically, students will learn how to master of a cell, and the differences between plant and Biology Coloring Workbook 2nd Ed. (9-AD) the microscope and build and observe a micro- animal cells. Several labs follow, including one Just to confuse the people in our warehouse, cosm. They will also explore the chemistry of where you make microscope slides with onion we’ve decided to add another Biology Coloring life: acids, bases, and buffers, carbohydrates tissue and cells from a cheek swab and compare Workbook to our catalog. Actually, we couldn’t and lipids, proteins, enzymes and vitamins; life the cells, make a cell model using gelatin and a decide between the two. This one is from The processes (plants); ecology; genetics; cells and variety of other items, and demonstrate the pro- Princeton Review and covers a lot of the same unicellular organisms, including protista, fungi, cess of osmosis doing a lab with a bag of scented material as the HarperCollins edition. They both plants and animals (worms). Each lab procedure gelatin in a bath of warm water and iodine. contain textual information on one page and a col- begins with a list of equipment and materials Now, not all chapters are that involved – many oring page on the other. They both help students used. While many of these are easy to find, of them are much shorter, with fewer activities. to affix the concepts of biology in mind, through there are some specialized items you will need Teacher resource pages are found at the end coloring as they learn. The other one suggests available to begin: goggles, forceps, gloves, of both units in the book, and these include specific colors for structures. This one makes book light or lamp, various prepared slides (call enrichment activities and an answer key. While less particular demands, often just asking you to for list); cover slips; glycerol; pipettes; scalpel, you will need iodine, slides and cover slips, a use a “light color,” “dark color,” or “bold color,” well and flat slides; methylene blue; butane microscope, and a magnifying glass for the labs, giving the artist in you more flexibility. On the lighter (flame source); microtome (instructions all other equipment seems to be readily available pro side, it seems that the presentation of topics included to make your own); eosin Y; Gram’s household items. 94 pages, reproducible. – Jess in this book corresponds much more closely to Iodine; Hucker’s crystal violet; 70% ethanol; 044948 ...... 12.99 9.50 the presentation of topics in our biology books. methylcellulose; pH paper; particulate mask; Basic chapters are: Introduction to Biology, centrifuge tubes (15 and 50 ml); fertilizer concen- Life Science 100+ Reproducible Activities (5-8) Biology of the Cell, Principles of Genetics, DNA trate; hydrochloric acid; lead (II) acetate; acetic 102 pages of reproducible worksheets designed and Gene Expression, Principles of Evolution, acid; Beakers (10, 100 and 250 ml); graduated to supplement your study of life science, regard- The Origin of Life and Simple Life Forms, Biology cylinder; 24 and 96 well reaction plate; sodium less of the curriculum. These include worksheets of Plants, Biology of Animals, Human Biology, hydroxide solution; Barfoed’s reagent; Benedict’s on labeling the parts of a flower and plant, deter- Reproduction and Development, and Principles reagent; dextrose; Seliwanoff’s reagent; test mining which plants are monocots and dicots, of Ecology. Colored pencils or felt-tip pens are tubes/test tube rack and test tube clamp; Sudan labeling the parts of a leaf cross-section and tree recommended. 156 plates. Contains evolutionary III stain; Ascorbic Acid tablet; sodium hydroxide; trunk cross-section, labeling the life cycle of cer- content. thermometer; sodium dodecyl sulfate; alligator tain plants, labeling and distinguishing between 004223 ...... 22.99 15.95 clip leads; agar; Safranin O stain; chromatog- different circulatory systems, classifying verte- raphy paper; bromothymol blue; Ammonium brates, learning about different types of teeth and How to Dissect (9-AD) Nitrate; Nitrogen Free Fertilizer (concentrate locating these in different species, labeling frog How to Dissect is a one-stop book for all of A-B-C) inoculating loop; rhizobia inoculum; and fish anatomy, learning life cycles of different your dissecting guidelines. This book offers vermiculite; balance; Sodium Borate solution; animals and insects, classifying worms, making an step-by-step illustrations and instructions for PTC test strips; Amoxicillin antibiotic cap; energy pyramid, and so forth. Regardless of what dissecting an earthworm, crayfish, grasshopper, Antibiotic powders (chlortetracycline, neomycin aspect of life science you’re studying, there is clam, squid, starfish, shark, perch, frog, and fetal and sulfadimethoxine); and teasing needles. But more than likely a worksheet here to accompany pig as well as a gladiolus to introduce botanical don’t let the specialized equipment scare you it. Answer key included. ~ Jess dissection. Dissections range from beginning to from this great resource! The authors’ website 013212 ...... 12.99 9.50 advanced and discuss the digestive, circulatory, (www.thehomescientist.com) offers a standard reproductive, excretory, nervous, and respiratory kit containing these items (with the exception Biology (6-9) systems. The book begins with an explanation of commonly found items, the balance and the This 28-page reproducible workbook consists and importance of dissection, points for success- prepared slides). This website also includes of various activities on cells, genetics, plant ful dissection, and a list of tools commonly used links to recommended secular, online Biology structures, photosynthesis, classification of plants in the process. A conversion table from English textbooks, as well as a syllabus aligned to the and animals, human body systems, and more. to metric measure is included for easy reference, 2nd ed. Apologia Biology text and the BJU 4th Since these are supplemental activities, they may since science tends to use metric as the universal ed. Biology textbook, which makes this a good require outside sources, such as a textbook or the system. Each dissection lesson includes back- option for obtaining high school Biology with Internet, to complete. Activities include labeling ground information about that animal, materials Lab credit on your child’s high school transcript. or drawing diagrams, matching, identifying true/ needed for the dissection, and black & white This would also make an excellent resource to false statements, completing definitions or short illustrations along with instructions for each step use alongside the Holt Biology course, or to add answer questions, fill in the blank, and chart of the dissection. It also explains compass points a lab science credit to a Charlotte Mason/Living completion. ~ Anh of anatomy (anterior, posterior, etc.) which Book Science experience. Detailed index adds to 022456 ...... 4.99 4.50 are found in all creatures and are used to help the ease of use for creating your own Biology lab observe life. This 200+ page, paperback guide at home. 358 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne Biology - 100+ Reproducible (6-12) would be a terrific resource to accompany any 061896 ...... 34.99 25.95 This reproducible book is a very complete col- biology curriculum. lection of workbook pages to complement any 045220 ...... 16.00 11.50 706 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Vocabulary Vine Science Roots (9-AD) Virulence: An Infectious Card Game (3-AD) lutionary history, many Christian biologists see If you’re already doing Apologia’s Exploring 017651 ...... 19.99 16.75 microbes as further evidence for an all-powerful, Creation with Biology, did you know that you are innovative Creator. Like other life forms, there all set up for seamlessly learning 123 life science Under the Microscope Series (4-6) are both helpful and harmful microorganisms in roots? Science Roots is set up in much the same It is just fascinating to see how things look – our world, and this book is designed to introduce way that Vocabulary Vine is (see our Spelling/ all of those tiny things that you can’t see unless the reader to the world of viruses, bacteria, fungi Vocabulary section for more information), where under a microscope. This series will help you and protozoa. While discussing infectious dis- the student is given a main list of roots, and they out. Get up close to bacteria, cells, DNA, min- ease and pathogens, it takes the stance that these make a study card for the root, including a root erals, tiny bugs, and viruses in these colorful, are the result of a sinful world and were not part definition, example words and their definitions, 32-page books. See the parts of a cell, elements of God’s original design. Ten textbook-like chap- and the source language (Greek or Latin). The found in minerals, or take a peek at a variety of ters cover: microbes and their unique design, roots are arranged in the order they are encoun- bugs – all without a microscope! ~ Donna useful bacteria, harmful bacteria, protists, fungi, tered in Exploring Creation with Biology, so EACH BOOK ...... 9.95 7.95 viruses, the immune system, emerging diseases, vocabulary study can be tied in chapter by chap- 028330 Bacteria Up Close the origins of disease, and future plagues and ter. The study would also work for any other 028336 Cells Up Close pestilence. Formatted similarly to a textbook, biology text, but the coordination would not be 028337 DNA Up Close chapters are divided into segments with interest- as good. The author recommends this vocab- 028348 Minerals Up Close ing “asides” and chapter summaries, and black- ulary study as a two-year plan, ideally started 028354 Tiny Bugs Up Close and-white illustrations and diagrams augment the before Exploring Creation with Biology. In this 028363 Viruses Up Close text. A full page of true/false and multiple-choice case, the student would study 63 roots of more questions for each chapter is found towards the general science terms the first year, and 60 roots It’s Catching: Infectious World of Germs and end of the book, and a page of critical thinking of more specifically life-science terms the second Microbes (4-7) questions has also been included. I also appre- year. Detailed instructions and implementation Kids are naturally curious about what is happen- ciate the appendix on bacterial genetics, as this are offered to get you up and running, along with ing in their world. They may have already asked is often covered in college courses and will be frequently asked questions and some suggested you how they caught a cold or why not getting useful for students to become familiar with. A learning games using the vocabulary roots. The the flu is so important. Sometimes we struggle to lengthy reference list, glossary, and index are appendix contains a taxonomy chart, a complete provide answers in an understandable way. also included. 192 pgs, pb.~ Jess vocabulary list, and vocabulary lists for following This well-written book with fun and informa- 040673 ...... 16.99 12.95 either the one-year or two-year plan.~ Jess tive illustrations show an unseen world where 007373 Book ...... 9.95 disease detectives seek clues to identify illnesses, Posters / Models 035672 Partially Completed Cards 9.50 treatments and prevention. Beginning with an Please see Human Anatomy and Zoology If you’d prefer not to have your student fill explanation of the microbial world, children sections for more Human Anatomy models out all of their own index cards, this set will learn about the general germ terms of viruses, and animal anatomy models. do some of the work for them. It includes bacteria, fungi, and parasites. Well-known germs 123 cardstock cards, each with the word root are presented, including the common cold, influ- Cross-Section Cell & Anatomy Models (2-AD) printed in the upper left-hand corner, a list of enza, food poisoning, rabies, malaria, measles, One of the (few) down- related words beneath the root, and the ref- Ebola and others. History of disease including sides to homeschooling erence from the book in the upper right-hand cleanliness, vaccines, antibiotics and superbugs is that there may not be corner. Students will still need to supply the are also described before concluding with public funds for expensive visu- meanings to the cards and study them, but it health considerations including pandemics and als and models common- saves them the time of creating all the cards new infectious diseases. ly found in a classroom for themselves. An excellent introduction to the microscopic environment. So, I’m world of disease for children and parents alike. always on the lookout Microbiology Contains a brief look at evolutionary theory. 63 for inexpensive models of things that will be pgs, pb. ~ Deanne studied again and again, and was very excited to GIANTmicrobes Coloring Books (K-4) 009752 ...... 13.95 10.50 find these! Each model below is made of dura- A perfect introduction to the microscopic word ble soft foam, and is made of two pieces, which for our young learners. Each coloring book con- Microbiology (Basher Science) (5-9) fit together to make a solid, 3-D object. When tains thirty black-line drawings (with silly facial Basher Science books have a reputation for taken apart, you can “see inside” the model at expressions!) and simple language to explain providing detailed science information in a the smaller parts within. Each half of each model the basics of microbiology. Cells introduces child-friendly, understandable way. Each 2-page is printed realistically to look like what you the building blocks of life; the brain, nerves, spread provides science terms and explanations would see if you were holding the actual object, muscles, blood and essential cells. Germs & along with animated characters illustrating the except that these parts are labeled, taking the Microbes helps children understand the causes of science explanations. Chapters are sequential “identification mystery” out of it. For instance, common illnesses like the common cold and flu, and begin with the basics types of microbugs when you take apart the heart model, one side as well understand the microbes that cause tooth before introducing basic information on how has the superior vena cava, aorta, pulmonary decay, and other interesting microorganisms. bacteria survive, move and communicate. The artery, right atrium, left atrium, inferior vena These would be a good companion for young following chapters explain body battlers includ- cava, tricuspid valve, pulmonary valve, mitral children studying science along with older sib- ing our human body defenses and a host of valve, aortic valve, right ventricle, and left ven- lings in-especially families using Gravitas Biology illnesses like mycobacterium tuberculosis, the tricle all labeled. The other side has less detail, or Apologia Anatomy with older siblings. Non- flu virus, Ebola and a swarm of others. The but still includes the aorta, superior vena cava, reproducible. 31 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne final chapter looks at our ‘Bug Buddies,’ those pulmonary artery, left atrium, right atrium, left EACH BOOK ...... 3.99 3.50 microbes that are beneficial to mankind. Includes ventricle and right ventricle. A guide is includ- 006533 Cells index, glossary and colorful poster that is perfo- ed with each model with a key to each labeled 006592 Germs & Microbes rated for easy removal. It IS a small world after part and its function, suggested activities, and all! 128 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne additional facts. While they may not be quite as 062060 ...... 8.99 6.75 detailed as a more life-like model with removable parts, etc., these are good quality, visually-ap- Genesis of Germs (9-AD) pealing, durable and economical alternatives This fascinating book by the author of Body by perfect for the homeschool family.~ Jess Design delves into the world of microbiology EACH MODEL ...... 19.99 15.50 from a Christian perspective. Although many 008164 Animal Cell 008171 Heart biologists look at microbes as clues to our evo- 008165 Brain 008173 Plant Cell See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 707 A. Microscopes / Microscopy A World in a Drop of Water: Exploring with a See Science Supplies section for microscopes Microscope (3-AD) and kits with microscopes & activities Why wait until high school biology to start discovering the microscopic world? With this Instructional inexpensive book, a microscope and a drop of pond water, any youngster can find out about the Microscope Adventure! Unit Study (4-AD) world’s smallest animals. Watch the blob-like An excellent unit to get children acquainted with amoeba hunt and devour its prey. See the slip- a microscope - how to use it, and actual investi- per-shaped paramecium glide through the water gations with it. The World of the Microscope or to avoid its mortal enemy, the pincushion-shaped the Complete Book of the Microscope (both by suctorian. Look out for the hydra, whose grasp- Usborne - see index) are highly recommended ing tentacles are a constant menace to other as basal resource books. Other resource books animals. Sounds like a Saturday morning car- (list provided) should be obtained and available toon, doesn’t it? This book recounts the feeding, for reference. The unit requires a minimum of reproductive, and defensive strategies employed B. 42-48 days to complete. Activities look extreme- by microscopic creatures in easy-to-understand ly interesting and the accompanying lab sheets language. Illustrated, 64 pgs, pb. Cell Models (2-AD) are excellent - very thoughtfully constructed. 002712 ...... 6.95 5.75 Models are great teaching tools which allow a Labs begin with the set up, use and clean up peek into unseen worlds. Details which would of the microscope. The next several labs teach World of the Microscope (5-10) otherwise go unnoticed can be seen on a model. children to make wet mounts, dry mounts, per- So, I’m a little slow off the block. But when These models are made of transparent, colored manent mounts, and well mounts. Successive I see a book referenced and recommended over rubber and measure about 3 inches in diameter. labs are spent using these skills to study a variety and over as a priceless resource, I finally get the They are divided in half and feature remov- of things under the microscopic, from fibers to hint! This is one such item. It’s a practical intro- able cell parts. The cell can be viewed as a insect parts, with cells, plant parts, and simple duction to the microscope - parts, care, and use. cross-section or put together and viewed from the cell animals in between. The book also contains It also contains projects and activities to help get outside. A plastic stand is included, along with vocabulary words, science supplier addresses you acquainted with its features and functions. a booklet which names and describes the parts and phone numbers, answers, and additional Now, all you need is the microscope... of the cell. All of this is contained in a handy helpful tips about microscopes. Just looking 000546 ...... 8.99 8.09 plastic storage box. The cell parts are small and through the unit makes me enthusiastic about not recommended for children under 3 years of using it - it looks like the best kind of learning BOTANY / PLANTS age. ~ Donna - interesting and fun. I would guess that most CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. children would thoroughly enjoy this adventure Instructional EACH MODEL ...... 15.40 11.75 with a microscope - gaining invaluable skills 012680 Animal Cell for higher level science courses in the process. Botany in 8 Lessons (5-9) 064672 Bacteria (A.) Children in the elementary grades would need The newest course by Ellen McHenry, this 012691 Plant Cell some parental support to accomplish the study; one takes middle-school and early high-school 064673 Red Blood Cell older children could use it independently. 92 students on an activity-filled adventure through 064674 Virus pgs, pb. botany. The 8 lessons include: plant cells and 064675 White Blood Cell 000148 Unit Study . . . . 17.95 14.95 photosynthesis, plant classification, non-vascular 004752 Addl Lab Sheets . . .8.00 6.95 plants, the vascular system, leaves and trees, 4D Cell Model/Puzzles (3-AD) plant reproduction, plant adaptation, and plant Much like the human anatomy 4D model/puz- Informational Resources with Activities diseases. This course is made up of two parts: zles, these sturdy plastic models are designed to a student text (about 100 pages) and a teacher be handled, taken apart and put back together Usborne Complete Book of Microscope (3-AD) activity book (also about 100 pages). Note that - not just displayed on a shelf! Each cell model My eight-year-old’s first the student text is also available separately. This has an opaque base, lots of plastic organelles reaction to this book was an student text is formatted a bit differently than that fit into the base, and a transparent “cover” emphatic “Cool!” Brilliant some of her others. Each chapter is divided that makes up the other portion of the outer cell color pictures and graphics into two parts. The first part presents the basic covering, so you can see into the cell when com- welcome you to the world information on that topic, while the second part plete. The animal cell contains 24 parts includ- of the microscopic. What goes into greater detail for the more interested or ing a display stand and the plant cell includes would a DNA strand look advanced student. So all students will read the 26 parts. Both include an illustrated guide book like if magnified 7 million first part, and the second part would be optional, with assembly directions and some information times? How about great- at your discretion. This volume is also a bit dif- about the structures. A great resource to have on ly magnified parts of plants, ferent in that there are full-color illustrations and hand as students learn the parts of the cell and insects, and the human body? Find out here. photos which really liven the book up. their functions. – Jess Each section shows amazing color pictures of Each chapter closes with a group of student EACH MODEL ...... 29.99 25.95 dramatically magnified objects and organisms. activities which may include pencil-and-paper 028808 4D Animal Cell Puzzle For example, the Plant and Fungi chapter shows type activities (like word puzzles or quizzes) or 028811 4D Plant Cell Puzzle a greatly enlarged picture of water plants called internet links to videos, images, or online activ- desmids and diatoms. Instructions are given for ities. The author has set up a YouTube channel Living Organisms Teaching Poster Set (4-9) collecting pond or lake water so that you can for this course, and has carefully selected quite Posters are a fun way to set the tone for a unit view the microscopic life in a drop of water. a few short videos for each chapter. These add and as a visual reference tool for your students, Although much of the book depicts and describes an interactive feel to the course, and some are whether in a classroom or at home. This set of the microscopic world, the latter part of the book really pretty neat. four, colorful 17” x 22” posters includes: cell the- is devoted to how microscopes work, from a The teacher activity section of the book includes ory/types of cells (plant/animal/bacterial), tissues/ standard lens microscope to the electron- scan- answer keys to activities in the student book as organs/body systems, 6 characteristics of living ning microscope. Pointers are given for buying well as a wealth of hands-on activities for each organisms, and the 8 classifications of living a microscope and using advanced techniques for chapter. These activities include experiments, organisms. Made from sturdy cardstock, this set preparing various types of slides and mounts. A arts and crafts activities, games, and much more also includes a reproducible worksheet to go wonderful resource for any student interested in than your standard “plunk a piece of celery with each poster. ~Sara the “hidden” world around us. - Jerry in colored water” fare. Just a small sampling 062111 (B.) ...... 9.99 7.95 006643 ...... 14.99 13.49 of these would include: testing the strength of 708 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. germinating seeds, drawing a cross-section of first lesson plans include time and directions tree; types of seeds, how they grow and which a leaf, dissecting a flower, playing two games for gathering course materials, including lab ones are edible; flowers, their parts, how they about photosynthesis, going on a scavenger hunt, equipment and other resources. You will have grow; plants through the four seasons; plants for testing soil pH, experimenting with ethylene gas to purchase some lab supplies to get the full food, fruits and nuts, and peanuts. Every page and ripening fruit, creating a streaming chloro- benefit from the course. A list of suppliers is has age-appropriate information, illustrations, plasts flip book, playing a game about poisonous provided along with a complete materials list and outlines on which to place the stickers. The plants, and much more. A final review test is for coursework and lab work (broken down by four sticker pages have page numbers that corre- also included in this section, covering content lab). Vocabulary words for the vocabulary work spond to where they should be placed. A great from all eight chapters. The format of Ellen are also included in an appendix, as are the follow-up to this book would be to let your little McHenry’s courses lends themselves very well flashcards that students will use to master botany one help plant your garden! ~ Donna to a co-op setting, but they would be incredi- concepts such as leaf shape, leaf margin, parts 001712 ...... 7.99 7.19 bly enjoyable to do with a group of your own of plants, etc. All lab sheets are provided, also - children as well. Younger children, or even and these are truly works of art. They are crisp, Science with Plants (K-3) high-schoolers will want to get in on some of clean, and beg to be filled out! Similar to other titles in the Usborne Science these activities! - Jess As I mentioned before, the focus is hands-on Activities series, this book features interesting and 021118 Course Book . . . 32.99 31.95 learning, though the reading and research end easy-to-read science facts with an abundance of 021121 Student Book only . 11.95 11.75 of a good study is not slighted. One research simple but exciting activities to demonstrate the paper is required, though many other short concepts. Each two-page spread focuses on a Botany Adventure! Unit Study (5-12) answer, essay-type questions, and drawings pro- different aspect of plants, including germination, Kym Wright has provided the tools, the rest vide ample documentation of learning. All work, growth, nutrients, light, flowers, trees, move- is up to us! I would have to say that this “unit including completed labs sheets and botanical ment, useful plants, and more. The pages are study” qualifies as a full-blown, one-semester specimens, is compiled by the student and kept filled with general information, interesting facts, course in Botany or beginning Plant Biology, in a notebook. This provides an excellent “fin- and several fun activities to complete. For exam- rather than what we’ve come to see as a unit ished product” for the student as well as a sense ple, after reading about plant growth, readers study. This is serious learning, complete with of accomplishment as they complete the study. can plant beans in a jar and watch them grow, microscopic exploration, research and plenty of 196 pgs., pb. investigate what plants need to grow, make a reading, replete with labs and experimentation 001506 Botany Unit Study .21.95 17.95 bottle garden, make a leaf rubbing, grow bulbs - all well thought out, well laid out, and orga- 004750 Additional Flashcards 8.00 6.95 and carrot tops, and much more. - Jess nized so we can jump right in. This lady did her 004751 Additional Lab Sheets 8.00 6.95 018009 ...... 5.99 5.39 homework, and it shows! The course smacks of professionalism from the print quality to the Informational / Textual Resources lesson quality. Like her Microscope Unit (which would be Cactus Hotel (K-3) excellent to use before this course, though not What an interesting little book! Learn all about required), Kym has provided us with an complete the lifecycle of the beautiful saguaro cactus, only course framework that only requires us to gather found in southern Arizona and northern Mexico. books and materials. Lesson plans are complete, This beautifully illustrated book begins with just including references to basal books used in the a very tiny seed and continues all the way until study, pages of coursework to complete, labs to the dead cactus begins to decay away. Along perform, vocabulary words to study, lab sheets the way, there are little bits of information about to copy, even estimated range of days needed to how big and heavy the cactus is as well as the complete the work. Flexibility is built in as you different animals that make homes in it. This sci- A. list other resources depending on what books you ence book disguised as a story book is the perfect are able to find to supplement your study. Kym way to sneak in a little learning at bedtime. 29 goes even further in providing us blank sheets softcover pages. – Laura Flower Press Art DIY Kit (K-6) to create our own lesson plans, if desired, but I 026021 ...... 7.99 5.95 050329 (A.) ...... 14.99 13.50 can’t imagine improving on hers. Possibly you would need to do this if you were working with Treecology (2-8) Medicinal Plants Coloring Book (3-AD) high school age children and wanted to plan a Trees are beautiful, and identifying them can be For centuries, plants have been used to relieve more rigorous study using more rigorous basal so much fun. Do you know the difference in a or even cure a wide variety of human ills. Even texts. shrub and a tree? Do you know the parts of a tree “weeds” like dandelions have palliative uses. Questions and activities require the use of and leaf? Can you identify the poison ones? Full This informative coloring book, featuring 44 additional resources also. Kym has provided a of great activities, this 114-page book can answer accurate drawings by a botanical illustrator, good list of possible books to use under each those questions and many more using pictures, focuses on such medicinal plants from around topic heading, but assures us that any good books illustrations, and 30 fun activities – make a the world as foxglove, tamarind, lobelia, and accessible to us are fine to use. This allows us crayon rubbing of a leaf, estimate the height of a more. Included is information on how American to select books appropriate to the grade levels of tree, count tree rings, and identify bird sounds. Indians used the plants. Each illustration is the student(s) using the study. And this is a study A two-page teacher’s guide offers topics for activ- accompanied by an informative caption outlining that would be easy to use with various grade-level ities and assignments and a bibliography with the plant’s coloration and physical characteris- children together. Younger children, of course, suggestions for additional reading. Get outside tics, geographic distribution and medicinal uses. will need more help, especially with any lab and and explore the world of trees. ~ Donna Invaluable as an identification guide and pictorial microscope work. An older child could use this 029180 ...... 15.99 12.25 reference. unit independently. I personally think it could 020015 ...... 4.99 4.25 replace or be substituted for a large segment of life Supplemental Resources science or even the plant biology portion of a high Favorite Wildflowers Coloring Book (3-AD) school biology course. The labs are certainly more Activity & Experiment Resources Already in its third printing, this large-format interesting and easier to implement than those coloring book teaches as you color. An ideal found in these texts, and the emphasis on hands- My First Book About How Things Grow (PK-3) supplement to your nature study (especially on learning pervading this unit study is much more Little ones are never too young to begin their during those fall/winter months), your young appealing and conducive to actual learning than education about gardening, and this Usborne naturalists will be able to easily spot these in the the typical dry study provided by a standard text. book provides an interactive way to start. Over wild after becoming familiar with their appear- The lesson plans guide you through the course 100 stickers and 24 colorful pages teach children ances. Includes interesting captions. and utilization of course components. The very about things that grow, plant words, parts of a 020005 ...... 4.99 4.25 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 709 Gardening nient and cute daisy-shaped watering spout fits (wheat, spinach, beans, zinnia, marigolds, and a standard plastic milk jug (or similar container) mixed seeds), a shovel, a rake, a watering can, Green Thumbs (K-8) and the spout itself is small enough to store in and an instruction manual. ~ Lisa Your little gardeners are wearing their straw hats a kitchen drawer, gardening supply box, etc. 045356 ...... 29.99 23.95 and gloves, holding their rakes and shovels, and So, when all your watering cans run off to the clamoring for help with their gardens. Here you sandbox or spring leaks, you’ll be glad you have TickleMe Plant Growing Kit (K-AD) go! Every aspect of fun gardening is compiled in a Sprinkle Spout around! – Jess This plant will never complain when you tickle this book. “Getting Started” information helps 064435 ...... 3.95 3.50 it, but it will certainly react! Kit includes seeds, them prepare, plant, and protect an indoor or instruction sheet, six peat pellets, a growing outdoor garden. It leads them into making a Root-Vue Farm (PK-AD) tray with cover, and science experiment ideas. mini-greenhouse, and preparing a compost pile This neat kit lets kids grow a variety of root The first leaves to grow on the plant will not to create healthy fertilizer for their plants. The vegetables in a way where they can watch them be sensitive to touch, but after the plant’s true “Grow Some Fun” section includes nifty garden grow below-ground! The light and portable leaves grow in a few weeks, they will curl closed ideas. Grow a garden in the shape of a name, self-watering “lab” consists of a thick Styrofoam whenever you try to touch them. Guchi-guchi- grow a bean tent, make a catnip toy, and grow container with a slanted, see-through plate. Kids goo! ~ Janine peanuts in a pot. In “Pesky Pests,” kids learn to fill the unit with soil, plant carrots, onions and 040355 ...... 13.99 11.95 make homemade sprays and traps to keep pests at radishes, and watch the vegetables develop at a bay. Several pages are devoted to introducing chil- worm’s eye-view. The kit contains the growing Garbage to Gardens Compost Kit (Nancy B’s dren to garden friends (animals, birds and insects), unit, eight biopower grow mix wafers, three seed Science Club) (3-8) and helping to attract them. Build ponds and bird packets, identification labels, and a 16-page Nancy B does it again as she teaches young houses, or grow certain plants that they like. This instruction booklet featuring step-by-step direc- scientists about recycling and composting. This book also contains tasty ideas, like flower petal tions for use, as well as additional experiments to kit only has two items in it – a composter and candy, carrot cake, and vegetable soup. Herbs try. An Oppenheim and Dr. Toy Award-winning journal – the rest will come from you. Use pot- can be grown for teas, seasoning, and flavoring. product. The corresponding accessory kit con- ting soil to fill your composter and choose items Besides edible uses, your garden can provide tains refill materials, more grow mix, seeds, to decompose – watch what happens! The sides material for other activities. How about growing labels, and an instruction booklet. - Jess of the composter have magnified circles, so you an Easter basket? Making dolls? Or sprouting a CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. can see the decomposition up close. Through 8 silly pet? A page of addresses for big seed and 026725 Root-Vue Farm . . .34.95 28.95 different activities, children will learn about crea- plant companies is provided so you can start plan- 026724 Accessory Kit . . . 17.95 15.95 tures that help with decomposition, what things ning right away. - Melissa decompose the best, discover the difference 007996 ...... 14.95 11.50 between dirt and soil, what makes healthy soil, and more. Observe and record your data as you Backyard Harvest (9-AD) learn about microorganisms and compostables. A thorough timeline for the majority of fruits Warning – you will get your hands dirty! and vegetables any novice or seasoned gardener 043874 ...... 24.99 19.50 may want to plant and harvest. An introduction to gardening, picking the right planting methods, GeoSafari Compost Kit (3-AD) and what to plant begin this colorful book. The Composting is a wonderful way to show chil- majority of the book is dedicated to a month-to- dren the power of bacteria and fungi. With the month guide on foods that are ready to eat (from Root Viewer Garden (K-12) 2 clear compost containers, children will be previous planting/harvesting/storing/preserving), Have you ever wondered what a root vegeta- able to vary contents or location to learn about what seeds to sow, what to do, and what to har- ble, such as a carrot or radish, looks like while decomposition stages. Each stackable container vest throughout the year. Excerpts go into detail it’s growing underground? Well, with this handy measures 6 ½” x 4 ½” (lid) and includes a clasp about different varieties of fruits and vegetables Root Viewer you can watch your carrot seed on lid, write on/write off labels and built in like lettuce, tomatoes, and berries, different sprout and grow into a delicious carrot ready for side magnifiers. Instruction book offers detailed gardening and planting techniques, and preserva- harvest. The easy-to-follow instructions make the instructions, a chart showing average break down tions methods. Rounding out this comprehensive Root Viewer a fun and educational experience. time of various items, and 2 experiments to get book is a calendar of planting times, common The included growing journal allows your child started. Wonderful winter project to create your pests and diseases, and helpful websites. 256 to take notes about changes that occur during own own organic compost to add vital nutrients pgs, pb. ~ Alissa growing time. This kit also includes 3-5 ½” clear to your spring garden. Just add potting soil! ~ 050355 ...... 19.95 13.95 viewers, a wooden tube holder (which holds all 3 Deanne tubes), growing medium, and carrot, onion, and 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs Gardening / Plant Kits radish seeds. The wooden holder measures 6 ¾” 067032 ...... 24.99 18.95 x 2” x 5 ¾”. ~ Alysia Little Moppet Watering Can Kit (PK-5) CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Food Science Perfect for your aspiring gardener! This kit 037245 ...... 13.00 9.50 includes a painted watering can and trowel with Biography of Tea (3-6) color-coordinated, lightweight cotton gloves. The Science on a Garden Adventure (K-7) Tea holds rank as the second most popular drink 7.5” x 2.75” metal trowel has a wooden handle. Your budding botanist will find much to discov- in the world (after water) and is among the few Child-sized gloves (3.5” x 7”) have vinyl grips on er with this comprehensive kit. You can test soil’s crops that have built cultures and moved nations. one side. The 6” x 12” metal can comes with a pH, use miniature garden tools and seed packets There is so much more to tea than being iced! removable 3” diameter spout so water can pour to prepare your own garden, learn about bugs, Did you know that you can get green, black in a stream or diffused. Kits come in assorted make a sun dial, make a terrarium, and more. and oolong tea all from the same plant? Through colors (red, lime green or blue), so we can’t offer A colorfully illustrated instruction manual is info-packed, concise text and full-color drawings a specific color choice. included, as is a data notebook students can use and photographs, sections cover tea’s geography, 027611 ...... 14.99 12.95 to write, draw and record their observations. The history, popularity growth and processing meth- kit includes a pH chart, pH tray, gardening tray, ods across the world. Types, flavorings, health Sprinkle Spout (PK-AD) pipette, plastic cup, data notebook, ruler, 8 peat applications and the culture of tea throughout I can’t always find a watering can in the garage pellets, 8 popsicle sticks, plastic terrarium peb- the centuries are also discussed. This book would or yard to water the potted plants or the flowers bles, charcoal paper towel wicks, construction help build a unit study or supplement a science by the mailbox, but if I have an empty plastic paper, circular cardboard foil, clay, a wooden class. Or just enjoy it with a good cup of tea! 1-gallon jug, I can fill it with water, twist on the dowel, 4 plastic bugs (ant, spider, beetle, and Includes a glossary and index. 32 pp, sc. ~ Ruth Sprinkle Spout and I’m good to go. This conve- dragonfly), a sticker sheet, 6 packets of seeds 022269 ...... 8.95 7.50 710 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Make Your Own Candy Kits (3-AD) Taxonomy of Living Things Journal: Animalia ☼Animals: Visual Encyclopedia (Animal Planet) With a focus on the plant that produces the (Science Discovery Guide) (6-9) (PK-AD) main ingredient for each of these treats, these Everything is either living or non-living, and this The Animal Kingdom is one of the most fasci- kits are both educational and fun. There are few 8-week study will introduce your student to the nating aspects of planet earth. Millions of species things kids love more than candy, and now that systematic way to sort, identify, name and classi- exist: flying, walking, and swimming on our they can make their own, the sweets will become fy all the things on this earth that are alive. Two planet. This visually stunning book may not cap- even more enjoyable! Each kit comes with abso- books are required for use with this study guide: ture them all, but it certainly hits the highlights! lutely everything you need and allows you to Classifying Living Things and Tree of Life: The Inside are over 2,500 animals, complete with easily make the treat with a stove or microwave. Incredible Biodiversity of Life on Earth. Students over 1,000 color photographs. This vast array Each kit also includes a story about where the will go through these books chapter-by-chapter begins with introducing the Animal Kingdom and candy originated from and how the ingredients and discover the world of living things. Along is divided into convenient chapters: Mammals, are harvested. The Chewing Gum kit makes the with these books students will need a pen or Birds, Reptiles, Amphibians, Fish, Arthropods, equivalent of 30-50 pieces of gum, now using pencil, eraser, and colored pencils. Students do and Other Invertebrates. Chapters are loosely a natural latex gum base harvested from rubber the assigned reading and complete the written organized into sub-sections such as “Big Cats,” trees; the Chocolate kit makes the equivalent of exercises. Sections 1-3 teach the general informa- “Dogs, Wolves, and Foxes,” etc. While the 20 chocolates (8 oz.) using Fair Trade cocoa but- tion for classifying and sections 4-8 cover each of book’s main strength is the incredible visual pre- ter; and the Gummies kit makes the equivalent the five kingdoms. sentation, each page contains brief entries pro- of 15 gummy candies using flavored Fair Trade The first week students will use Classifying viding a concise animal overview, a “card” with sugar and seaweed. These are almost as much Living Things and begin Tree of Life in the sec- the common & scientific name, size, habitat, fun to make as they are to eat! ond week. In week one, students do the reading and food preferences. Rounding out entries are EACH KIT ...... 13.95 and answer questions. Week two, students read, concise “About Me”, “Fun Facts,” “ROAR,” and 040007 Chewing Gum answer questions, and do a research project on “Surprisingly Human” boxes to maintain reader 040008 Chocolate Carolus Linnaeus and write a paragraph about interest. An excellent choice for any “general 040009 Gummies their findings. Week 3 is reading and questions interest” animal lover! again. Weeks 4 through 8 follow the same format 067913 ...... 24.95 17.95 Science Chef Travels Around the World (4-8) – read and answer questions, choose a single In this sequel to The Science Chef, the secrets species from the kingdom being studied and clas- ☼Biggest, Strongest, Fastest (PK-2) of food are again explored, but this time, young sify it, use colored pencils to draw your chosen Beautifully illustrated, this book introduces science chefs travel around the globe, and subject, and write a paragraph describing your your children to 14 of the most fascinating in the experiment with foods commonly used in dif- subject. There are blank pages at the back of the animal kingdom. Each 2-page spread features a ferent countries. For example, in Italy, we read guide for writing notes. This study is very easy to world record holder animal through a picture about popular foods from that country, and then use, and students will have a good introductory collage and fascinating information. The large, experiment with tomatoes by making a drying understanding of taxonomy – the classification of clear print tells the record, with smaller print on tray and drying them for use on “Focaccia with living things. the side page, providing more details. For exam- Sun-Dried Tomatoes.” And when we head over 065451 ...... 20.00 19.50 ple, “The smallest bird is the bee hummingbird” to Germany, we learn how to make an acid- is displayed next to a beautiful illustration of a base indicator from cabbage juice, and then Informational / Textual Resources bee hummingbird and flower. On the inner page use the rest of the cabbage to make “Sweet- we read, “The bee hummingbird is an acrobatic and-Sour Cabbage.” Or we go to China, and Kingfisher First Encyclopedia of Animals (PK-2) flier that is only 3 inches long. It weighs 1/30 of learn how orange soda fizzes - and whip up With a winning combination of up-close, an ounce-less than a dime.” This may quickly some “Awesome Egg Rolls.” All in all, countries full-color photos, fascinating animal facts, and become a favorite read aloud for the little ones “visited” include Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Italy, detailed illustrations, this first animal reference in your family! Recommended resource for the France, Germany, Spain, Israel, India, China, gives young animal lovers a lot to pore over. Memoria Press Simply Classical Curriculum. 32 Japan, Thailand, Morocco and Ghana, with each Animals or a group of similar animals are fea- pgs, pb. ~ Deanne county featuring information about its food, a tured on every page of this hefty, 160-page 068815 ...... 7.99 6.25 related food experiment, and several recipes. book, organized in alphabetical order. Each page With a great mix of experiments and tasty reci- contains some general information about the What Do You Do With a Tail Like This? (PK-3) pes, this is a natural follow-up for lovers of the species, surrounded by an assortment of colorful This entertaining picture book teaches young Science Chef, especially if they love to try new illustrations and photos that all show off a fea- readers about the “forms and functions” of spe- things! Cooking skills, kitchen safety, nutrition, ture or habit of the animal, and describe it in an cific body parts in different animals. A two-page and food safety are also covered. - Jess interesting caption. A sprinkling of activities offer spread begins with a question, such as “What can 026848 ...... 16.00 12.75 readers the opportunity to explore topics related you do with a nose like this?” or “What do you to the animal. For example, on the page discuss- do with eyes like these?” with unidentified close- ing fish, an activity is included where kids cut ups of the same body parts from five different ZOOLOGY / ANIMAL LIFE out strips of paper, and glue them onto a paper, animals. The following two-page spread answers laying them over each other, so they the question, revealing full-length illustrations of Instructional can feel kind of what scales feel like. “Find the five animals accompanied by explanations Out More” boxes point readers to pages where of the body part’s function. For example, when ☼Classifying Living Things (4-8) similar animals are featured, and fact boxes are answering the question “What can you do with a This little 48-page resource is a great accom- scattered throughout to offer more information nose like this?” the book explains how a platypus paniment with a concise explanation for the on certain species. A glossary and index are also uses its nose to dig in the mud, a hyena finds its Taxonomy of Living Things Journal. Use this included. - Jess next meal with its nose, an elephant uses its nose along with your curriculum or as an introduction 029186 ...... 10.99 8.25 to give itself a bath, a mole digs underground to life science. This book explains the differences with its nose, and an alligator breathes through in living and nonliving things, what living things its nose while hiding in the water. This Caldecott need to survive, where the idea of taxonomy Honor Book features collage-type illustrations of originated, and a look inside some of the differ- the animals, and the last four pages contain addi- ent kingdoms. Within each chapter you’ll find tional details about each animal accompanied by full-color photos and a pronunciation key (where thumbnail illustrations of the animals. By Steve necessary). A two-page glossary offers definitions Jenkins & Robin Page. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa of new vocabulary. ~ Donna 000623 ...... 7.95 6.25 031979 ...... 11.95 9.50

See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 711 ☼Mikey Mike’s Zoo Yoga (PK-12) ☼Animal Bites (Animal Planet) (1-4) Encyclopedia of Animals (DK) (2-8) Mikey Mike teaches kids basic yoga poses and These concise Animal Planet factbooks feature Although most Dorling-Kindersley books are animal facts in a visually interesting DVD. This a large, full-color spread detailing one or more known for their gorgeous photography and would be fun for a P.E. class, co-op, or even animals related to the book’s subject. Scattered eye-catching layouts, this encyclopedia is down- just a group of friends. If you have done yoga on each page are small info-boxes with pictures right amazing. It is packed to the gills with close- yourself, you will recognize the poses: meer- of animals in action and a tidbit of information. up photos of mammals, insects, reptiles and kat, butterfly, ostrich, turtle, zebra, frog, camel Several animals also receive full-page spreads amphibians, with plenty of fascinating details on crocodile, cat (cheetah), dog, giraffe, crane, and “info bites” which include the animal’s size, every one. The first part of the book presents and cobra. Children model the poses along with its home, whether it would make a good pet (or general animal topics, including classification, Mike, who is a certified yoga instructor, and he similar yes/no question) and other interesting senses, communication, camouflage, birth and also touches on healthy snacks. The book shows facts. The series has a colorful design and won- growth, habitats, ecology and much more. The the animals and a cartoon Mike doing the poses. derful diversity of facts. Children will gobble up second part of the book, which is the largest por- A cute poem goes with each animal. It’s a nice these excellent bite-size books! 80 pgs, pb. tion, presents over 2,000 animal species, orga- combination and reinforces the correct positions. EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 9.25 nized alphabetically by common name. I love A certificate of completion in the back of the 068524 Animals on the Move this aspect, as it makes it very easy for children book is a nice reward for learning all the poses. Features animals based on their speed and to look up the animals they are familiar with, sc, 36pp. Runtime: 17 min. movement. whether they are dogs or penguins. A variety of 068601 DVD ...... 18.95 12.95 068525 Baby Animals species for that general name are presented with- 068602 DVD & Book . . . 37.95 30.95 Focuses on the development, care, and spe- in, so children can see the diversity that exists cial info on baby animals. within each animal group. Most topics and ani- ☼Pocket Books (K-5) 067912 Ocean Animals mals are given a two-page spread which features Perfectly sized for pockets, purses and little Features ocean animals, from creepy to cool. a mix of general text, captioned full-color photos hands, each mini-reference book contains beau- and illustrations, and often a striking, full-page tiful photographs and a fact file for 100 related ☼Animals by the Numbers: Book of Animal photo of the animal as well. Fact boxes scattered subjects. The fact file is concise and well orga- Infographics (2-6) throughout offer a succinct list of information on nized, containing vital information including This austere yet colorful animal family, habitat, distribution, food, and brief facts and measurements. Includes glossa- factbook presents kids with approximate size for each group of animals. ry and index. Flexi-bound cover makes these fascinating animal facts via Although enjoyable purely for browsing, an extremely practical for on-the-go learning. 4 1/2” charts, graphs, and other index and glossary are also included. This “feast x 6 1/2”. ~ Deanne helpful graphics. Drawn for the eyes” could easily capture the attention of EACH BOOK ...... 4.99 4.49 pictures, outlines, and your resident animal-lover for hours! 376 pgs, 068138 Birds other helpful illustrations pb. – Jess 068139 Cities of the World fill pages on animal sizes, 014569 ...... 21.99 15.50 068140 Insects life spans, deadliness, and 068141 Mammals over a dozen other topics. Despite the rather Kingfisher Animal Encyclopedia (3-7) 068142 Natural Wonders sparse layout of each page, fun pictures and a So, why add another animal encyclopedia to 068143 Reptiles diverse array of information help retain interest. this section when there are already two here Some facts—such as how deadly crocodiles, from other well-known publishers? Well, this ☼Wonders of God’s Creation (1-AD) dogs, and mosquitoes compare to sharks—may one is just different, and different in some very God is in the details! Animals show us God’s even surprise adults! Visual learner or fact lovers appealing ways! First of all, it is hardcover, handiwork and lead us to worship. Divided into will be drawn to this book. 48 pgs, hc. which makes it a little more durable (yet more mammal, reptile, bird, sea creature and insect 068981 ...... 17.99 12.95 expensive) than the DK encyclopedia. But the sections; gorgeous, detailed, full-color photog- primary reason for the difference is in its orga- raphy and drawings pack this book. For each ☼Strange Unusual Gross & Cool Animals nization, which makes it more navigable next to animal (modern day unique and some Biblical), (Animal Planet) (3-AD) a zoology or biology course. Although a similar descriptions and related Biblical references pin- What is it that makes an animal “normal” or number of animals are covered here as in the DK point the animal’s beauty, uniqueness, and “strange?” That may be a difficult question to volume (about 2,000), they are more extensively God’s complex design. Additional pages include answer, until you take a peek inside this book! organized, as you can see if you check out our topics like: Scripture’s sorting of animals, meta- Divided into four sections—strange, unusual, table of contents images online. The break- morphosis, symbiosis, and more. Scripture from gross, and cool—hundreds of crazy critters from down mirrors common biological classifications, NKJV, 8 1/2”x 11 1/4”, 92 pgs, hc. ~ Ruth around the world are highlighted, educating including simple animals, cnidarians, flatworms/ 067239 ...... 10.95 readers on some of the most fascinating animals roundworms, segmented works, mollusks, arach- alive today. Each two-page spread also fea- nids, crustaceans, centipedes/millipedes, insects, ☼First Animal Encyclopedia (1-6) tures a diverse group of highlights. The Gallery echinoderms, chordates, cartilaginous fish, bony Children love learning about animals. Satisfy features several animals organized by a topic fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and finally, their curiosity with a healthy dose of learning such as “Creatures of the Deep.” The second, mammals. Within each chapter, two-page using this well illustrated and engaging book. and most prominent, is the Featured Creature. spreads examine one sub-group in depth, such After a brief introduction to the animal kingdom, These sections highlight one specific animal in as “catfish and electric eels” in the bony fish each of five sections is dedicated to different a captivating photo, complete with a summary, chapter. If you flip to that spread, you’ll find animal groups: Mammals, Birds, Reptiles and specific bullet points, and technical information a short introduction to the sub-group, followed Amphibians, Creepy-crawlies, and Fish. Each on the creature’s size, habitat, diet, etc. Creature by a handful of examples of specific species section begins with an overview of the animal Collections show off stunning pictures of related within that group presented in short blocks of group before covering specific animals and animals and small blurbs to capture the reader’s text with some basic information, the scientific traits of the group. Information presented clearly interest. Finally, Macroviews provide an up-close name, distribution and size. In comparison, explains basic intricacies of the animal world and look at some of nature’s freakiest animals! the DK volume is organized alphabetically by the vibrant illustrations bring animal life alive! These four types of highlights cycle appropriately general animal group, such as “bats.” If you flip Includes special features to facilitate learning: to pique interest and maintain a captivating, to the page(s) on bats, you’ll also meet a variety quizzes, “turn and learn” to follow a topic, and light-hearted writing style. With such a crazy cast of different bat species, complete with lovely “weird or what” animal facts. Additional refer- as the Blobfish, Goliath Bird-Eating Spider, Sea full-color photos similar in quality to what you ence section included. Excellent introduction Wasp, and Glass Frog, any animal lover is sure will find here. Both are excellent resources, and to the animal world for children. Evolutionary to find the next creature that makes them say, endlessly appealing to browsing as well as use content. 168 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne “Cool!” or “Gross!” 128 pages, hc. as a reference or curriculum supplement. Your 067084 ...... 17.99 12.50 067915 ...... 18.95 13.50 choice may just depend on how you want to 712 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. use the guide, and which type of organization swimming? This segment also introduces us to chapters on fungi and plants as the foundation of you prefer. On a side note, while this is from seabirds, shorebirds, herons, ducks, geese, birds the tree of life. Subsequent chapters are dedicat- a secular viewpoint, evolution is not covered in of prey, game birds, pigeons, doves and parrots, ed to invertebrates, insects, fishes, amphibians, any amount of depth here; the emphasis is really cuckoos, owls, woodpeckers, crows, shrikes, reptiles, birds, and mammals. The photography on the animals! 320 pgs, hc. – Jess sparrows, finches and weavers, warblers, thrush- is up close and personal; children will be able 052226 ...... 29.99 19.95 es, flycatchers, larks, swallows, treecreepers, to see the intricate details and vibrant colors of plus many others. The seventh section examines each animal represented. An excellent resource Tree of Life: Incredible Biodiversity of Life on mammals including whales, dolphins porpoises, for your home or class library. 302 pgs, hc. ~ Earth (3-8) egg-laying mammals, marsupials, bats, anteaters, Deanne Enjoy the artwork in this book as your child sloths, armadillos, rabbits, aardvarks, mice, rats, 067083 ...... 24.99 17.50 learns about the variety of life on earth. The squirrels, deer, camel, sheep, horses, zebras, Tree of Life is compared to the leaves on a tree, cats, dogs, bears, raccoons, pandas, mongooses, Usborne World of Animals (3-AD) and each leaf represents a different species – lemurs, monkeys and numerous others. Extensively illustrated with actual photographs 1,750,000 of them. Read first about the five This reference book would be a valuable asset and colorful images, this unique resource is kingdoms into which living things are divided – to the Christian homeschool family bookshelf. a tremendous complement to any zoology or Monera, Fungi, Protoctista, Plants, and Animals. These books will most definitely end up on my geography studies. The uniqueness of this book is Learn about just a few of the members of each family’s reference shelf and I am grateful we can found in how the content is arranged. Beginning kingdom and how the kingdoms fit into the tree offer this quality science reference book without with a general overview of the animal kingdom, of life and about some that are at risk. The idea the deluge of evolutionary teaching. ~ Deanne the book organizes and studies the animals behind this book is to make children aware of 051259 ...... 24.99 19.95 based upon where they may be found: South and the vast array of life and their role in the Tree of Central America, North America, Africa, Europe, Life – “We are its guardians, not its gardeners.” Asia, Australasia, Artic and Antarctic, and the As children learn more, they can be proactive in Oceans. Also included are Internet links, and protecting the earth’s habitats – a few suggestions the book concludes with a fact file, animal quiz, are included in the book. This book is from a and glossary and index. Note: this book is from a secular publisher, so it mentions humans being secular publisher and does contain evolutionary related to apes and that we all descended from content. ~ Deanne bacteria. Whether you believe this or not, this 026249 ...... 16.99 15.29 book does remind us that all species are import- ant and that we all have a responsibility to take Informational / Textual (Series) care of life here on earth. 40 pgs., p/b. ~ Donna 032013 ...... 12.95 9.75 What If You Had Animal… (K-3) Children are naturally curious. My children World of Animals (Master Books) (3-9) often asked the strangest questions: “Mom, “In the beginning God created…” not your typ- could I grow an elephant trunk?” Satisfy and ical opening sentence for an encyclopedic style introduce new curiosities with this fun series from reference book! Master Books and My Father’s Scholastic Books that explains diverse animal World have teamed up to provide homeschool ☼Guide to God’s Animals (3-9) traits in an engaging, enjoyable way. families an alternative to the popular Usborne Institute for Creation Research presents a With a 2-page format, the left side displays a and DK encyclopedia books. This refreshing well-researched, engaging introduction to the colorful photograph of the animal and focused book provides fascinating details, beautiful illus- animal kingdom. Beginning with animals in body part along with an explanation of the trations and full color photographs, all from an God’s creation and the classification system, unique feature and a fun fact. The right side of evolution-free perspective! The introduction there is a brief discussion about humans as ani- the page is an illustration of a child with the provides an overview of zoology, a synopsis of mals and an introduction to Charles Darwin’s identified animal trait. Fun illustrations, colorful the flood, and God’s design for animal life. work. Once the Biblical foundation is estab- images and interesting text make this a series Seven chapters examine the animal king- lished, animals are divided by their design: your children will read again and again! 32pgs, dom from single-celled organisms to mammals. swim, flight and land mover. A variety of ani- pb. ~ Deanne Section One looks at single cell life forms, pro- mals are studied within this designation before EACH BOOK (except noted) . .4.99 3.95 tists, moss animals, sponges, jelly fish, hydroids, introducing extinct and fossilized animals, and 043024 Nose? sea anemones, coral and coral reefs. Section how animals use their senses and communicate. 067826 Eyes? Two focuses on worms, snails, starfish, mol- Additionally, children learn about camouflage, 049564 Feet? lusks, and echinoderms. In Section Three, bioluminescence, migration, habitats, hiberna- 049673 Hair? ...... 3.99 3.25 readers will explore the world of bugs, including tion, and more. Beautifully illustrated with pho- 049708 Teeth? beetles, weevils, butterflies, bees, wasps ants, tographs and drawings. A recommended supple- flies, crickets, grasshoppers, and even fleas ment to My Father’s World Exploration to 1850. ☼Lifesize Series (K-6) and lice! Other animals included are crabs, Indexed. 117 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne Most of us will never come face to face with lobster, shrimp, crustaceans, spiders, scorpions, 070509 ...... 16.99 11.95 a hammerhead shark or jaguar (the cat, not the centipedes and millipedes. Section Four covers car!) and frankly, most animal encyclopedias do fish. Although fish are easy to identify, not all ☼The Animal Book: A Visual Encyclopedia of not give us a true sense of the awesomeness of fish must live in the water. In this section, we Life on Earth (3-AD) the animal kingdom. That is about to change! learn the common characteristics of fish, and Beginning with microscopic life, this beautifully Offering up-close, life-size illustrations of various the exceptional characteristics of some, which photographed encyclopedia invites children to a animals, children will gain an appreciation the allow them to break the rules. Amphibians and world teeming with diversity and color. Children animal kingdom’s beauty and diversity. While reptiles are featured in Section Five. Readers will learn fascinating details. Did you know that some animals are shown in their entirety, due will “meet” newts, salamanders, frogs and toads even though all spiders make silk only some spe- to their magnitude, others are shown partially. as well as a few of my family’s favorite animals: cies catch prey in their webs? Did you know the Images are presented on a 2-page spread and are tortoises, turtles, terrapins, sea turtles, crocodiles polar bear is the largest land-based meat eater? so lifelike one feels compelled to reach out and and alligators, iguanas and chameleons, geckos, This enthralling resource offers more than 1500 touch the animal! Also includes a summary of lizards, skinks, pythons, boas, and thread snakes, photographs! the animal’s characteristics and amazing animal grass snakes, water snakes, garter snakes and a Information is presented according to how the facts. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne variety of venomous snakes. Birds are next. Did animals relate to one another. The first section EACH BOOK ...... 8.99 6.75 you know that penguins successfully navigate life microscopic life covers bacteria, single-celled 067946 Ocean in the sea by using their short stubby wings for life, zooplankton and seaweeds. Next are short 067947 Rainforest See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 713 Zoobooks (1-8) tent. 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne Safariology Life Cycle Model Sets (PK-AD) Our family has enjoyed the Zoobooks mag- EACH BOOK ...... 7.95 6.75 Each of these plastic life cycle model sets azines for many years. Each short magazine 054082 What is a Bird? includes 4-5 pieces, each showing a different provides the basic facts on an animal, or family 054083 What is a Fish? phase in the development of an animal. The of animals, such as its muscle and bone struc- 054084 What is a Mammal? phases are not to scale, but each piece is about ture, special talents, behavior, communication, 029621 What is a Marsupial? 2-3” and is hand-painted in detail. The back of lifestyle, range, food, history, associated legends 054085 What is a Plant? the package explains each developmental stage. and myths, the state of the animal in today’s 054086 What is a Reptile? Great for learning about life cycles, sequencing world, how it is regarded or used by humans, 029641 What is a Whale? and even play! and more. Detailed illustrations and large, 054087 What is an Amphibian? CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. full-color photographs fill the pages (sometimes 029661 What is an Arthropod? EACH SET ...... 9.99 9.49 we’d pull them out and use them for posters), 029689 What is the Animal Kingdom? 013170 Monarch Butterfly illustrating each fact shared about the animal. A Includes four pieces: eggs and larvae on a center booklet is included which features some Supplemental Resources leaf, a caterpillar, a chrysalis, and a butterfly. activities for children, as well as some artwork 055665 Chicken and letters by other kids. When we were young, ☼From Army Ants to Zebra Fish: Animals that Four pieces: eggs, hatchling, chick, and adult we collected these magazines voraciously, and Hop, Fly and Swish! (PK-2) chicken they were passed around, with each of us reading Dr. Seuss’s beloved Cat in the Hat shows up 017393 Frog them many times over. - Jess to teach your little ones a wide range of animals Five pieces include: a cluster of eggs, three EACH ZOOBOOK . . . . . 6.99 2.95 using the alphabet and diverse fun facts that chil- stages of tadpole development and adult frog. 017189 Baby Animals 2 dren will be eager to learn. Each coloring page 051379 Green Sea Turtle 017192 Bats provides one animal fact and an image to color. Includes four pieces: sea turtle eggs in sand, 017193 Bears For example, the fact “flamingos often stand on a turtle hatchling, a juvenile sea turtle and 017195 Big Cats one leg” shows two flamingos and our cat friend adult sea turtle. 017197 Birds of Prey and two children each standing on one leg. A 016372 Honey Bee 017198 Butterflies variety of common and not so common animals Egg, larva, pupa, and an adult honey bee 017199 Camels are represented. Includes 200 stickers designed 016382 Ant 017201 Cheetahs to be used freely by the child. Based on the new Includes four pieces: eggs, larvae, pupa, and 017204 Deer, Deer Family PBS show The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About an adult ant 017205 Dinosaurs That! 64 pgs. sc. ~ Deanne 030153 Green Bean Plant 017206 Dolphins/Porpoises 067086 ...... 5.99 4.50 030183 Mosquito . . . . . 9.99 5.95 017208 Eagles 030246 Worm ...... 9.99 5.95 017209 Elephants ☼School Zone Science Workbooks (PK-5) 017210 Endangered Animals Inexpensive, with informative readings and Animal Trivia Challenge (2-AD) 017212 Giraffes activities sums up this set of workbooks. Each Love animals? Know a lot about them? Put that 017215 Hippos non- reproducible workbook includes textual knowledge to the test in a battle of wits with your 017216 Hummingbirds information, colorful pages and graphics, a vari- friends and family. The goal is to work your way 017220 Kangaroos ety of activities, an answer key and an achieve- around the game board rolling a die & answering 017221 Koalas ment certificate. Workbooks can be completed in questions and collecting a survival token for each 017224 Nocturnal Animals any order, and topically cover mammals, ocean correct answer. Each card has a beginner and an 017227 Ostriches life, reptiles and amphibians and insects and spi- advanced question on it. Determine ahead of 017228 Owls ders. 32 pgs each, pb. Sold as a set. An excellent time which player will get which questions. So 017230 Pandas supplement to nature studies and unit studies or an 8 yr old (using beginner questions) can play 017232 Penguins engage younger children while you work with against a 14 year old (using advanced questions.) 017233 Polar Bears the olders. ~ Deanne There are 3 types of cards: “Know It” are multiple 017245 Snakes 045656 ...... 6.95 choice questions. “Name It” requires a player 017248 Tigers to identify an animal from a photo, and “Rank 017251 Whales ☼All About Animals Library Based Fun- It” cards have you put animals in order given a 017254 Wild Horses Schooling Journal (4-7) certain trait (eg: Rank these birds from the largest 017255 Wolves Fun-Schooling (Thinking to smallest egg – ostrich, duck, hummingbird.) 017256 Zebras Tree) provides a flexible 2-4 players ~ Sara guide for the children in your CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. The Science of Living Things (3-6) family, whether you are look- 063485 ...... 24.95 Written according to guided reading levels ing for a science supplement (O-R), each book contains detailed information or way to keep science alive Cardline: Animals Game (2-AD) presented in easy to understand language, gor- all summer. The instructions What lives longer – a toucan or a warthog? Like geous full color illustrations, vocabulary words are simple. Determine the the Timeline games by the same company, your in bold, and a glossary containing ‘words to five things you want to know job is to place your cards correctly in relation know’ with definitions (note that not all of the about animals. Go to your local library or to the cards already on the table. Each player is bold vocabulary words are found in the glossa- bookstore and pick out interesting books about dealt four cards, with a beautiful illustration of ry). Each two-page spread is generously illus- animals. Add a math, science and history book an animal on the front, and the same illustration trated with clear, detailed textual information. along with pencils, colored pencils and gel pens. on the back along with three important details: For instance, in the “What is a Reptile?” book, Watch the creativity flow! Activities vary and the animal’s size, weight, and lifespan. Players you see a full color photograph of a crocodile’s weave together reading, handwriting, creative choose which of the three characteristics to play head coming up out of water. The text under the writing, spelling, classical music, mathematics, by, flip one card over in the playing area so the photo states, “A crocodilian’s eyes, nostrils and science, history, art/drawing, etc. Teaching is information is visible, and then take turns trying ear openings are set high on its head, allowing it minimal. Rather, this a free-flowing resource that to place their cards on the right places around the to breathe and see, even when most of its body allows for expression based on each child’s indi- ones on the table. Once you think you have your is under water. Membranes or thin layers of skin vidual interests. Created for dyslexic children and card placed correctly, turn it over to check if you close the nostrils, throat, and ears so water can- uses the Dyslexie Font. Black & White graphics. were right. Correctly placed cards stay informa- not get in when the animal dives.” These living Uncomplicated supplement for your Zoology tion side up, wrongly placed cards are discarded science books will be a tremendous asset for any studies. SC. 269 pgs. ~ Deanne and players draw a new card. As you can tell, family serious about science. Evolutionary con- 068702 ...... 34.50 28.25 the more cards on the table, the harder it is to 714 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. place new cards! The first player to run out of ☼Creep and Flutter (1-5) cards wins. Quick to learn and easy to play, you Nature lovers rejoice! Beloved naturalist, Jim also can’t help but learn some new facts! This is Arnosky, has taken his illustrative talents to the a great game to play with people of all ages with insect world! Children will be engrossed by no big advantages to older players. We pulled the detailed drawings and information on may- this one out last time Grandma and Grandpa flies, dragonflies, beetles, caterpillars, butterflies, were here, and out of all three generations, our grasshoppers, katydids, crickets, bees, wasps, 7-yr old won! 2-8 people can play, rounds take spiders, ticks, and many other arthropod rela- about 15 minutes, and the 110 cards are pack- tives. Most illustrations are drawn larger than life aged in a nice little tin. If you enjoy this one, try showcasing the remarkable detail (accompanied Cardline: Globetrotter for geography! – Steph A. by an actual size silhouette). Includes 6 fold-out 029529 Animals . . . . . 14.99 11.99 pages displaying more than 200 creeping, flutter- 062832 Dinosaurs . . . . 14.99 11.99 ☼Red Squirrel Plush (PK-AD) ing critters. I am thrilled to see this newest offer- In Dinosaurs, players are challenged to place This cute little critter is ready to peek its head ing by Jim Arnosky. His works were cherished cards by length or weight, so this deck is out of a tree (or stocking) and show its prize – an by my children, inspiring my oldest to create her compatible with Animals if you are playing acorn clutched in its hands! Squeeze it and it own nature journals. If you are not familiar with with one of those characteristics. Please note plays a brief recording of real squirrel sounds. the works of Mr. Arnosky, prepare to be amazed that this deck includes evolutionary content. Approximately 5” tall. ~ Laura by his brilliantly detailed, real-life illustrations. 070317 (A.) ...... 8.49 39 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne African Wildlife Challenge (Decks 1&2) (3-AD) 025298 ...... 6.95 5.50 How many muscles are in an elephant’s trunk? Insects / Arachnids / Backyard Animals 100, 1,000, or 100,000? If you guessed 100,000 Super Bug Encyclopedia (Smithsonian) (3-7) you are right! Did you know hippopotamuses Informational / Textual Resources Would you be surprised to learn the firefly’s were once known as a river horses? Prepare to light organs are twice as efficient as an LED go on an African safari right in your own home Life and Times of the Insects (K-3) light? Or that the deadliest bug of them all is the with these double-sided cards. On the front, a Young children are fascinated by the little mosquito? This encyclopedia is chock full of fas- photographic image is paired with a question - creatures that invade their outdoor play. This cinating facts and statistics from the insect world. flip it over for the answer along with detailed charming series makes the most of this innate Children will learn about amazing anatomy, information on weight, size, habitat, diet, natural curiosity by introducing them to the ordinary ant remarkable feats of speed and agility, specialized predators, life span and more! Perfect for trivia and the honey bee. Detailed illustrations and hunting skills, bugs that spread disease, and nights, science studies, and long car rides! Each readable text teach children about each insect unique life stories of certain insects. Replete with of the two decks included contains 50 cards for family and home life, stages of growth, unique vibrant photographs and illustrations, children a total of 100. Created in cooperation with the work abilities, yearly calendar of activity and its will be drawn into the world of bugs. Contains African Wildlife Foundations, with a portion of worldwide presence. A historical timeline from over 75 bugs from across the world, and includes sales donated. ~ Deanne evolution to current events is also included. A descriptive information, at-a-glance text boxes 066066 ...... 11.90 9.95 delightful introduction to the natural world and with size, habitat, location, and diet highlighted, life sciences! 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne as well as a stats and facts box. Evolutionary 4D Animal Anatomy Models (3-AD) 059828 Ant ...... 7.99 6.25 content. Large format, measures 10 1/4”x 12”. These colorful plastic models are unique in that 059829 Honey Bee . . . . .7.99 6.25 207 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne they show a cutaway of the animal, so you can 067085 ...... 24.99 17.50 see the outside covering of the animal on one Yucky Worms: Read and Wonder (K-3) side, but can also peer through the “cutaway” Poor worms! They never get any respect. Tools, Games, Supplemental Activities side to see the bones and internal organs. They’re Worms are slithery, slimy, wiggly…and yucky. more than just “pretty face” models that sit on the This picture book aims to change this attitude Bug Log Kids (PK-AD) shelf – you can open them up, take them apart by pointing out the many fine attributes of these In the same series as Nature Log and Bird Log, and put them back together again. Made by the earth-burrowing creatures. Throughout the pages, the Bug Log gives young naturalists a place to same manufacturer as the 4D Human Anatomy a gardener grandmother shows her grandson the record insect sightings. There are 30 two-page Models, the parts are realistically painted and great things that worms do such as fertilizing log entries, where kids can record the name of molded, but fit together like a puzzle. The frog soil and helping gardens “breathe” by loosening the bug, the date/time, season, weather, loca- features 31 pieces and measures 5 ½”, the horse the dirt. She also provides an anatomy lesson tion, visual details, sounds, additional notes and stands 7 ¼” tall and includes 26 pieces and the on the parts of a worm. Delightful color pencil a drawing of the bug. The last portion of the cow is approximately the same size as the horse and gouache illustrations enliven the story, and journal includes 8 pages for additional photos or and includes 29 pieces. diagrams and fun facts appear throughout. A artwork plus 8 bug coloring pages. 5.5” x 8.5” 044805 Bathing Ducky . . .19.99 16.95 “How to be a Wormologist” section at the back and spiral-bound. 044819 Brick Man . . . . 19.99 16.95 provides tips for spotting and handling worms. 30 066994 ...... 9.95 7.50 EACH MODEL BELOW . . . 29.99 25.95 pgs, pb. ~ Lisa 044658 Brachiosaurus 000845 ...... 6.99 5.50 Insects Coloring Book (2-AD) 044659 Brown Bear In terms of numbers, distribution and long-term 044744 Great White Shark ☼We’re Going on Bear Hunt: Let’s Discover survival, insects are probably the most successful 044822 Gummi Bear Bugs (K-3) of all animals. Entomologists estimate there are 044800 Wooly Mammoth 057748 ...... 9.99 7.50 over two million living species, many unidenti- 044673 Crocodile 044766 Snail fied. This volume captures the astonishing diver- 044684 Dolphin 044772 Stegosaurus sity of size, shape and coloration in the insect 044734 Giraffe 044775 Tarantula world in precise, carefully researched depictions 044743 Gorilla 044777 Tiger of 44 species: elephant stag beetle, common 044747 Orca 044779 T-Rex earwig, giant desert scorpion, walkingstick, tiger 044749 Polar Bear 044792 Triceratops beetle, giant desert tarantula, fiery searcher, 044752 Scorpion locust, borer, black widow spider, bombadier EACH MODEL BELOW . . . 29.99 26.50 beetle, human flea, silverfish, pleasing fungus 043190 Cow 046937 Frog (B.) beetle and 30 more. Enjoy hours of coloring 025530 Dog 043195 Horse while learning about insect anatomy, camou- 040054 Chicken 040057 Pig flage, habitat and life. 046824 Balloon Dog . . . .30.99 25.95 B. 020007 ...... 4.99 4.25 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 715 Insect Identification Chart (5-12) from escaping, an illustrated and well-explained You may also choose to try tap water, if you boil This large poster classifies insects into three experiment booklet, a facts and anatomy poster, it and let it sit for 2 days in the light. Add only main categories: Prominent Wings, Wingless, worm cutouts, magnifying glass, growing tray, 25 Triops eggs at a time to the environment, in and Modified Wings. The purpose of the chart litmus paper and cups. Send in your certificate case there is an issue with the water and you is to introduce students to the various types of and $9.95 (includes shipping and handling) to need to start again. insects, learn the insect orders, and identify the receive 200 live worms, 3 different soil layers, 031945 Triassic Triops DLX . 16.95 15.25 characteristics that determine an insect’s classifi- worm castings and food, and you’ll be all set This inexpensive basic kit contains every- cation. For each of the three categories, colorful to watch them tunnel, eat, and move below the thing you need to raise a family of Triops, illustrations of several insects are displayed, ground in a view you could only otherwise get including a covered tank, Triops eggs, food, listing their order with info that describes them if you dug a deep cross-section out of the soil. nutrient packs, thermometer, fossil replica, and points out why they are classified the way Worms and accessory components are shipped magnifying glass/ruler, gravel, and glow they are. The bottom of the chart describes basic Priority Mail year-round in the 48 contiguous beads. insect anatomy and defines some terms found on states. - Jess 031947 Triops Refill Pack . . 5.95 5.35 the poster. Provides a great way for students to 026726 ...... 34.95 28.95 If your first batch of Triops have all passed visualize the organization of insect orders. 24” x away, it’s easy to start the cycle again with 36”. ~ Rachel Ladybug Land (PK-AD) this inexpensive refill pack. Contains Triops 002179 Laminated . . . . 18.95 11.50 Love ladybugs? Then this habitat is for you! eggs, nutrients, and food. 033515 Non-laminated . . . 9.95 6.95 You’ll receive a certificate to send in to get 15-20 019608 Ghost Triops (3-AD) . 5.95 5.35 live ladybug larvae (there is a shipping and han- Curious what’s inside a triop? Why not try Bunch O’ Bugs/Butterflies Tubes (PK-AD) dling fee for the larvae and food). Included is a this see-through variation! Contains eggs, EACH TUBE ...... 7.99 6.95 guide book with fun ladybug facts, a magnifying food and instructions. 036089 Bugs 036093 Butterflies lid for close-up observation and a pipette for 019609 Gigantic Triops (3-AD) 5.95 5.35 feeding your ladybugs. Once the larvae arrive, Normal triops are about 1.5” long, but these Bug Keepers / Observatories watch daily as they bloom into cute ladybugs. jumbo-sized guys can be about 2” when fully Watch them shed their skins and then set them grown! Contains eggs, food and instructions. World’s Best Bug Jar (PK-AD) free in your backyard! Please note that ladybugs 019613 Racing Triops (3-AD) .5.95 5.35 Good things come in small packages, right? can not be sent to OR, HI, Mexico or Canada. These special triops are the fastest ones out Well, this compact little bug jar has everything Also, larvae will only be shipped to your location there! Contains eggs, foodand instructions. you need to identify and study your little friends when temperature conditions are favorable. ~ at a minimal price! The jar measures about 3” Phyllis ☼Sea-Saurus Sanctuary (K-AD) tall and 2.5” in diameter. It features a handy CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. What has 22 legs, is related to shrimp, and snap-on lid, air-holes, two levels of observation 004483 ...... 24.99 19.95 can lay dormant for years before hatching? Sea- (2X and 4X), and a .4cm grid on the bottom for Saurus! This sanctuary includes what you need size comparisons or maybe even drawing ease. Triops Hatchery (3-AD) to make a comfy home for your hatchlings: Don’t worry - the spider that comes inside isn’t Awww… run your own prehistoric nursery! container, 1 piece of pyrite (fool’s gold), decals real! ~ Megan These little critters are fun to watch and easy to to decorate your container, natural sand, natural 004280 ...... 3.99 3.79 raise (and adorable!) When properly cared for, gravel, packet of food and eggs, and instructions triops can grow to 2 inches in length and live up for hatching and care. GeoSafari Bug Viewer (PK-3) to 90 days. Everything you need to grow three 067493 ...... 9.99 8.75 This 3” bug viewer is a plastic jar with a lid that rounds of triops is included in this kit, minus has holes in it so your bugs can breathe. There water, a light source, and some grated carrot. is a built in magnifier in the lid, and it has a If you want your triops to grow to their full Ants dual-action rotating lens! Talk about good magni- potential; however, it is recommended that you Ant Cities (K-4) fication! You could also view coins or any other transfer them to a 1-10 liter tank. Kit includes a In this Let’s Read and Find Out science book collectible/item that would fit in this spacious jar. hatchery dish, baby triop food, adult triop food, (see general description) kids will take a tour of It comes with a large vinyl spider to start you out triop eggs, a pipette, and detailed setup/care an ant city. They’ll learn about types of ants, ant with. Start collecting those bugs and get down to instructions for each stage of triop growth. jobs, and ant life. Find out how new colonies all the minute details! ~ Phyllis 057605 ...... 7.95 7.15 are started and how the queen ant gets to be the 030673 ...... 3.99 3.50 queen and how the other ants care for her. The Triops (1-AD) pages are filled with illustrations of ants and their Creature Homes / Habitats If you want a pet and you aren’t allowed to surroundings. have one or you just love strange-looking crea- 005245 ...... 5.99 4.95 GeoSafari Jr. Critter Habitat (PK-1) tures, you’re going to love Triops. Triops are Where do you put those great little living small swimming crustaceans which resemble Ant Mountain: Ant Tunneling Habitat (1-AD) treasures that your children bring to you – the horseshoe crabs. They have three eyes, a round Watch ants dig underground tunnels with this GeoSafari Critter Habitat is perfect! This portable, shovel-shaped exoskeleton, and a shrimp-like unique ant habitat. This habitat is designed to be clear plastic, waterproof container measures 5” tail. Because they look prehistoric and in fact identical to an ant’s real home, as the “cross-cut” square and 5.5” deep for wet or dry specimens. are identical to their long-fossilized ancestors, design features an oversized tunneling chamber The lid snaps on securely and has two built-in they are sometimes called “dinosaur shrimp.” In for easy observation. The habitat stands 8 1/2” magnified viewers and a feeder. There are also the wild, Triops live in shallow ponds, which dry high and its base is 11” x 5”, which makes magnified viewing spots on two sides of the up seasonally. However, their eggs are able to tipping over virtually impossible. Thankfully, a container. Your little ones will love watching survive for months to years before the pond fills locking lid also makes escape impossible for the their fish, frogs, worms, bugs - whatever they again. What makes them gratifying as pets is ants! The habitat comes with “easy dig” sand, might catch! that they hatch in 18-48 hours, quickly grow to a sand rod, and instructions. A voucher is also 067035 ...... 19.99 15.50 their adult size of 1-2 inches, and have a lifespan included for Harvester ants to fill the habitat. of 20-90 days. Plus, they’re easy to take care of, The ants are free, but you will need to pay WormVue Wonders Kit (PK-AD) animated, and large enough to watch! $4.00 shipping for 25 ants within the U.S. or This unique kit lets you set up your own When getting started with your Triops, the $5.00 shipping for Canada. Please note that ants “worm farm” and see for yourself how worms manufacturer suggests that you boil bottled water can not be shipped to Oregon or Hawaii. The create useful soil from organic waste, aerate the and let it sit and cool before adding the eggs. double-sided viewing area and the dome shaped soil, and more! The kit contains a double-sided Although they have added buffers to address design make this habitat practical and fun. viewing unit with a shield and tray designed to quality inconsistencies in bottled water, this will CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. keep it dark for the worms, and keep the worms help remove chlorine and any other impurities. 001707 ...... 24.99 21.95 716 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Giant Ant Farm (1-AD) Space Age Ant Habitat (Medium) (2-AD) The life of ants goes on pretty much unnoticed Grow live plants and watch ants dig with by people (unless they are in your house or pic- this gel-filled habitat that allows you to see the nic basket), so we don’t get to see the intricate action. Everything is included. Mix up the gel tunnels and constructions they create. This huge and grow your seeds. Just catch some ants to add ant farm allows viewers to see their ants build to the habitat. This kit includes the ant habitat roads, dig tunnels, make bridges, and more. It (approx. 7”L x 5”H x 1 3/8”W), small vial with B. is a tradi-tional thin rectangular habitat (13” x lid, stick, magnifying glass, seeds, white pouch 9”) that comes complete with tunneling sand, and silver pouch for gel mixture, and instruc- connecting “antway” tube, and instruction guide. tions. Ants not included. Top of the habitat includes a picnic background CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. for fun authenticity. Add to the fun by collecting 044913 ...... 19.99 17.50 ants around your yard! (Ants not included). Your family will be amazed as you watch these tiny Butterflies / Moths ants go to work! ~ Megan/Deanne CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Live Butterfly Garden (PK-AD) 005409 ...... 23.99 19.95 Yup, a butterfly garden! This kit includes a butterfly garden habitat (11” tall, 10” diameter) Ant Farm Gel Colony (1-AD) that pops up to stand on its own. You’ll also get ☼Butterflies of North America: An Activity and Ever wanted to manage a super-futuristic ant a certificate for five Painted Lady caterpillars, Coloring Book (4-AD) farm? Well, this kit includes everything you need butterfly feeding kit, instructions for care, plus Detailed illustrations and information come to do just that! The ant farm habitat is about 6” interesting butterfly facts. Send in the Butterfly together to create this activity and coloring book high, 10” wide, 1 ½” thick, and it is filled with Certificate included when you want your but- that could become your favorite butterfly identi- green gel. The gel is non-toxic and is formulated terflies (please note that there is an additional fication guide once completed. Beginning with to provide all the nutrients and moisture ants shipping and handling fee for the caterpillars and the anatomy, classification, and life cycle of the need to survive, so there is no need for feeding or food) and you will receive five half-grown cater- butterfly, conservation and butterfly watching watering. The ants are included in the price, sim- pillars. Watch them morph into chrysalises, then are explained. We are then provided illustrated ply follow the directions on the included order beautiful Painted Lady butterflies to keep in your pages to color of native butterfly habitats and form and you will receive 25-30 non-breeding butterfly habitat. Enough nutrient is included in nearly 200 species of butterflies. Intermingled adult harvester work ants (ants the container for the caterpillars as they mature are built in review pages that include crossword may take 3-6 weeks for delivery). Drop the ants into butterflies, and after that you feed them with puzzles, mazes, word scrambles and hands- into the highly transparent gel and watch them the aid of your butterfly feeding kit. When they’re on activities like creating a butterfly mobile. start making tunnels. You and your kids will full grown, set them free! The sides of the butter- Includes corresponding colorful graphics that are get to see how they work, clean, communicate, fly garden habitat are made out of a see-through numbered to aid in coloring the black and white and live out their life (which typically lasts 1-3 and breathable mesh for easy viewing. There is butterfly illustrations. A wonderful asset to your months). If you wish to continue your farm when also a hook-and-loop fastener strap on top which nature studies or a fun summer study to keep the the ants die, you can order more, but you won’t will allow you to hang it from the ceiling or in learning alive. 80 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne need to refill the gel! A cool thing about this front of a window (it also allows you to fold the 068390 ...... 9.95 7.95 product is that if you have more than one Ant habitat flat when not in use. Please note that Farm, you can connect the containers and watch butterfly larvae do not ship to Canada or HI and Fish the colonies work together! This is great for those they will only be shipped during mild weather. who have always wanted an ant farm but aren’t - Stephanie Make and Move Shark (K-6) excited about the upkeep. - Jon CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 065223 ...... 19.95 14.25 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs 003539 ...... 24.99 19.95 037271 ...... 24.99 22.50 ☼Sharkopedia (3-AD) Giant Butterfly Garden (PK-AD) This colorful, detailed guide is jam-packed with A. This kit is much like the Live Butterfly Garden full of detailed information, color photographs, (#003539) except it is more spacious. This but- charts and more! Including information on all terfly habitat stands 18” tall and has a diameter 498 known species of sharks, this fun book is of 15”. It is also made out of a see-through mesh, a great read for your aspiring marine biologist. it “pops up” to stand on its own, and it can be Learn about lifestyles, habits, diets, lifecycles, folded flat using the hook-and-loop fastener extinct species, and so much more. 192 pgs, straps that are attached to the top of the habitat pb. ~ Laura (these can also be used to hang the butterfly 067914 ...... 19.95 14.50 pavilion). Since this butterfly habitat is so much ☼GeoSafari Day ‘N’ Night Ant Factory (2-AD) taller than the Butterfly Garden, it has a zippered Sharks and Other Deadly Ocean Creatures: Care for your own ant colony with this unique opening on the side toward the bottom of the Visual Encyclopedia (4-7) habitat! Simply send in the included coupon for habitat as well as on the top to make it easier to Feed your child’s curiosity about sharks and your own group of harvester ants, then follow the reach your butterflies. This kit comes with a cer- other water creatures with this vibrantly illus- directions to introduce them to their new home. tificate for five Painted Lady caterpillars and food trated, informative resource that is bursting with The 8” tall circle is half filled with a unique blue for them as well. Simply mail the certificate in amazing shark facts in anatomy, behavior, and gel that makes taking care of ants really easy. (with additional shipping and handling fee) and habitats. In typical DK fashion, you will also Not only will the ants tunnel through the gel, your caterpillars will be delivered to your front find information at a glance with data boxes that they will have all the sustenance they need--no door. Detailed instructions, an activity booklet, highlights prey size and dangers to humans, size feeding or watering required! Want to add some and a butterfly feeder are also included in the of creatures, location and diet. extra fun? Put three AA batteries (not included) kit. Please note that butterfly larvae do not ship Creatures are divided into 8 categories: pri- in the base; then push the button to start a cool, to Canada or HI and they will only be shipped meval predators, mud-rooting monsters, devils multicolored light show! The lights illuminate the during mild weather. - Elise of the dark, killers between the tides, muscle gel, making it easy to see what your ants are up CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. mouthed gulpers, cruisers and chasers, inshore to any time of day. Please note: the manufacturer 032554 (B.) ...... 29.99 24.95 marauders, and predators of the reef. Nearly 150 will separately charge an additional $4 shipping marine animals are represented. Glossary and to send the ants to you. ~ Laura Original Butterfly Pavilion (PK-AD) Index. 207 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne 009886 (A.) ...... 29.99 22.50 065715 ...... 39.99 32.95 046257 ...... 16.99 11.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 717 Reptiles & Amphibians Northern Cardinal, Mourning Dove, American ☼Songbirds of North America (5-AD) Crow and the Song Sparrow. Don’t be surprised Subtitled, A Visual Directory of 100 of the Most Grow-A-Frog Kit if your children are outside playing and come Popular Songbirds, this gorgeously illustrated Raising frogs from tadpoles sounds like a fun running to share the name of the bird singing book will quickly become your favorite birding and educational experience, but if you don’t from the trees! Book measures approximately 8 companion! Beginning with an introduction to have the time or desire to collect your own and 3/4 x 8 1/4”. ~ Deanne how, why, when and where birds sing, you will make them a home, consider this kit. The kit 002242 ...... 19.95 15.75 also learn basic backyard birding techniques. was changed for 2015 and now includes a packet After introductory information is an “at a glance” with tadpole food, nutri-sand and a postcard to ☼Backyard Bird Watchers (2-5) identifier and detailed directory. The directory request your tadpole and its new larger habitat. Written to inspire and showcases each bird in a 2-page spread. Birds When you receive the packet from us, use the equip your budding nat- are gorgeously illustrated with lifelike color and postcard to order the tadpole and its habitat from uralist, this series gently detail. Information provided includes scientific the supplier (no additional postage is necessary; draws children into the name, common name, rhythmic song flow, please note that tadpoles may not be able to wonders found in a young migratory locations, habitat, behavior, identifi- be shipped at certain times of the year, due to bird watcher’s journal, cation and attract methods. Includes an audio low temperatures). The tadpoles are somewhat where they read through CD of birdsongs (track listed on bird page). This transparent so you can see into their bodies and various entries that detail CD and the additional content on attracting birds even watch their heart beat. In 6-8 weeks the a bird’s appearance and and creating habitats are the factors distinguish- tadpole undergoes metamorphosis into an adult song, life cycle-including natural predators, hab- ing it from our other product, North American frog. The habitat and supplies provide the right itat and behaviors. Sprinkled throughout are Songbirds. Spiral bound with hard board cover. balance of algae and other microorganisms to vocabulary words (in bold or highlighted in a 256 pgs. ~ Deanne keep the frog healthy. Food is also included with box) and fascinating facts. Vibrant illustrations, 006894 ...... 14.99 10.95 a serving spoon to nourish all the way through glossary and index make this a wonderful com- metamorphosis. A Fun & Fact handbook gives panion for your nature studies. Looking for a ☼Easy Birdhouses & Feeders (5-AD) detailed instructions, shares interesting facts unique gift for the nature loving child in your Take your love of bird watching to the next about your new pet, and answers common ques- family? Add an Audubon Bird Plush with authen- level! Beginning with birdhouse basics, this easy tions. Once the frog has developed, you can tic sounds. Children will beg to create their own to follow resource takes you step by step through send in for “stage two food” and a larger habitat journal! 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne building the perfect home for your fine feathered if you wish. Frogs have an average life span of EACH BOOK ...... 8.95 7.25 friends. While some “do it yourself” birdhouse five years. ~ Rachel S. 067530 Blue Jays 067533 Goldfinches books teach one or two generic styles, this book 017139 ...... 29.95 28.95 067531 Cardinals 067534 Robins provides designs uniquely designed to attract var- 067532 Chickadees 067535 Sparrows ious birds, along with basic bird characteristics Birds & Birdwatching and habitat for the specific bird. A sampling of Please see the Nature - Field Guides section What’s That Bird? (3-12) projects includes American Robin nesting shelf, for bird field guides. If you and your kids want to learn about birds, Log Style Woodpecker house, Tufted Titmouse and I mean really learn about birds (more than nesting box and more. General projects are also Informational / Textual Resources the information provided by little books or field included like a finch feeder, suet feeder, squir- guides), then this is the book for you! Packed rel-proof feeder, along with various birdbaths. Beginning Birdwatcher’s Book (PK-3) with full-color illustrations and photographs and Includes getting started section with necessary This journal is an excellent take-along for your detailed, yet easy-to-read information, bird lovers basic tools. Grab an adult, a few basic tools, next outdoor field trip. Filled with exciting facts, of all ages will learn something new. The book and find the perfect spot to build your backyard this workbook provides helpful descriptions to begins with an up-close-and-personal look at the companions a home for the season! 160 pgs, pb. help you identify 48 common North American bird. Learn the finer structures within feathers, ~ Deanne birds. Written by nature artist Sy Barlow, this types of feathers, bird anatomy and structure 006895 ...... 17.99 12.95 book includes space on each page for a sticker including bones and internal organs, types of illustration of the bird described, along with fas- bills, bird senses, and much more. The second Supplemental Resources cinating information on bird size, habitat, nesting chapter talks about the various places birds call and eating habits, and number and color of eggs. home and which types prefer which environ- The Birdwatcher’s Coloring Book (PK-AD) Additional space is provided for recording the ments and habitats. Bird communication, com- A perfect accompaniment to your bird studies, date, time and location of the sighting and other munities, nest preferences, eggs and food are all this book features realistically detailed illus- notes. ~ Rachel discussed. The third chapter is in a field guide trations of 39 species of birds common to the 005415 ...... 6.95 5.75 layout – introducing thirty types of birds with an U.S. and Canada. Featured birds include: Wild introduction, size comparison, habitat, bird call, Turkey, Black Capped Chickadee, Bluebird, Little Book of Backyard Bird Songs (K-5) and range across the U.S.A. given. The section Purple Finch, Mourning Dove, Common Loon, The naturalist in me adores this book! Introduce ends with a compact chart of all the birds dis- Canada Goose, Tufted Titmouse, and more. your littlest ones to the 12 most common back- cussed and the essential information about each Captions beneath the illustration provide the yard birds through the beautiful images, back- one. Then students will learn about birds that are name, range, and approximate length of each ground information and clear realistic sounds. endangered and bird migration. The fifth chap- bird. There is no color guide; the publisher rec- Each 2 page spread features one bird. On the ter entails how you can interact with birds and ommends consulting a bird guide. ~ Deanne left, you will find the common and scientific make your yard a bird haven. There are some 005285 ...... 3.99 3.50 name, a summary paragraph and specific details ideas for building projects such as nesting boxes including location found, diet, size, description and arbors, and ideas for keeping a calendar Bird Log Kids (K-8) of eggs and more. The opposite side has a beau- of the birds you see and when you see them to By the same publisher as Nature Log, here’s one tiful, lifelike image of the bird, and a “Did you learn their schedules. The sixth and final chapter specific to birds. Log sheets ask for particular know” statement. The book itself is composed of shows the gold-medal winning birds in lots of information, such as wing shape, color, beak thicker, board book type pages. The sound mod- different events such as fastest runners, highest shape, etc. This log contains more pages than ule is encased in durable plastic and is attached fliers, deepest divers, best dressed and more with the Nature Log, and allows bird watchers to keep to the book. Each bird’s sound button has a short explanations of which bird species came in a running record of birds observed (Life List), and lifelike picture of the bird’s face that matches first. A glossary, resource list, index, and a short a bird part identification page. It also contains the image inside the book. A list of the included bird-watching quiz are included in the appendix. Photo/Artwork pages on which your young nat- birds is the House Wren, American Goldfinch, So read up and head outside to put your new uralist can paste a picture, draw a bird, paste a Red-Winged Black Bird, Killdeer, House Finch, knowledge to the test! ~ Megan photo, or glue feathers from observed specimens. Great Horned Owl, Blue Jay, American Robin, 037499 ...... 14.95 11.50 001251 ...... 9.95 7.50 718 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Write It Down - Bird Watching Journal (1-AD) computer (Mac/PC compatible). We found that EACH BIRD ...... 8.49 Spending hours out of doors quietly listening a squirrel was visiting our feeder more than the 070294 Bald Eagle and observing nature helps children (and adults!) birds! 070295 Baltimore Oriole develop observation skills, overall sense of 066498 ...... 29.95 070296 Black-Capped Chickadee well-being, and wonderful memories. Whether 070297 Blue Grosbeak A. spending a wonderful, relaxing day or just mak- Owl Pellet Dissection Kit (2-AD) 070298 Blue Jay ing time for a quick lunch hour observation, Ever wonder what owls eat? Dissect an owl 070299 Cedar Waxwing you will find one of these journals the perfect pellet and find out! Owls regurgitate the indi- 070300 Downy Woodpecker (A) complement to your studies. With spiral binding gestible remains of their meals, which make their 070301 Eastern Bluebird and a hard cover, each journal provides a space diet easy to investigate. This pouch contains 070303 Great Horned Owl (B) to document important habit details-date, time, one sanitary owl pellet and a bone chart. Use 070304 Mountain Bluebird weather, and location-along with specific bird a tweezers or other small tool (not included) to 070305 Northern Cardinal C. species notations-markings, sounds, features. dissect the pellet and then identify the remains 070306 Painted Bunting The smaller, pocket-size journal also includes using the chart. However, if you’re grossed out 070307 Peregrine Falcon a “notes page” for personalizing your bird by the “real thing,” you may want to check out 070308 Pileated Woodpecker watching experience; while the larger includes the Skeleton Pellets, which are synthetic versions 070309 Purple Martin lines for recording equipment used, habitat, and of owl pellets with one (non-surprise) animal 070310 Red-Tailed Hawk B. quantity. The larger journal also includes a place skeleton inside. - Jess 070315 Western Meadowlark (C) for a photo, although artistic families may wish 024986 ...... 7.00 070292 American Goldfinch to sketch their feathered friend. Acid free ivory 070293 American Robin pages with soy based ink provide the perfect Owl Pellet Kits (3-AD) 070302 Eastern Towhee medium for recording and saving your memories. Let me dispel a common misunderstanding 070311 Red-Winged Blackbird Pocket Size journal contains 60 double sided - owl pellets are indigestible fragments that an 070312 Ruby-throated Hummingbird pages while the larger journal contains 100 dou- owl throws up, not owl poop! But why are owl 070313 Scarlet Tanager ble sided pages. ~ Deanne pellets so neat? Because you can dissect them 070314 Snowy Owl 065082 (3” x 5.5”) . . . . 6.95 and find the bones of the small critters that they 070316 Western Tanager 065083 (7.5” x 9”) . . . . . 19.95 have eaten, and literally see what the owl had for dinner! Both of the kits (2 or 3 pellets) contain Fandex Birds (PK-AD) all the materials you’ll need, including 2-3 owl Mammals A unique identification tool including 47 wild pellets, a small magnifying glass, tweezers, and birds in North America. In addition to general a “Field Biology Guide.” The guide is 12 pages, Zipping, Zapping, Zooming Bats (K-4) information about each species, the guide con- and discusses what owl pellets are, where they are This book will show kids that bats aren’t scary tains information about its habitat, range, diet, found, how to dissect the pellet, follow-up proj- at all - they just come out at night because this nesting, eggs, song, status plus a range-map. The ects after the dissection, how to identify specific is the best time to find all the pesky bugs like unique fandex format allows you to put species owl prey by skulls, a key to lower jaw bones often mosquitoes and grasshoppers they need to eat side by side for comparisons. found in owl pellets in the Pacific Northwest, each day. Did you know they eat one-fourth 004524 ...... 12.95 9.95 suggested further reading, and a skeleton diagram their body weight each day? This book will that will help you reconstruct your own if you teach about the physical make-up of bats, how Birds Color-by-Number (2-5) have enough bones, plus a bone sorting chart, so they catch their food, where they like to live, and Follow the recommended chart and color each you can take stock of what you have. A refill kit more. On back is a short list of bat species and picture by number, or decide on your own color is also available and contains two owl pellets so where they are found. scheme for this varied collection of bird illus- you can relive the experience with another student 005230 ...... 5.99 4.95 trations. Pictures are detailed and cover a range (no guide, tools or chart included in refill kit). An of landscapes. Includes cardinals, blue jays, in-depth project to accompany a bird unit or food ☼Everything Pets (3-7) woodpeckers, larks, sparrows, hummingbirds, chain study. - Jess Introduce children to the animals they know parakeets, eagles, owls, and more. 64 pg. –Enh 033686 Kit w/ 2 Lg Pellets . 21.50 18.95 and love in this fact filled, fun resource that 004349 ...... 3.50 033687 Kit w/ 3 Lg Pellets . 25.25 22.75 will captivate them for hours. Hamsters, parrots, 054352 2-Pack Pellets only . 11.50 9.95 horses, snakes, and more are covered, includ- Soda Bottle Bird Feeders (PK-AD) ing the more common cats and dogs. Children These are the least expensive bird feeders you’ll What Bird Am I? Bird Identification Game (8-AD) will learn how animals communicate, tips for find! The feeder part is a plastic tray that screws How well do you know your birds? In this teaching tricks, how much money we spend on onto a 2-liter plastic bottle. Fill the bottle with game, the fewer clues you need to figure out the pets annually, how pets assist humans and even bird seed, turn it upside down, and hang from type of bird, the more points you’ll score. The take a quiz to determine which pet may be best a tree branch using the included hanger. This game is composed of 300 cards (at three different for them. Colorful photographs/illustrations and convenient bird feeder comes with or without levels), with each card showing a photograph of engaging information come together to create a filling funnel, or as a set of three (terracotta, the bird on one side and five clues and the name a pet expert in your family. Includes interactive green and black) with funnel. of the bird on the other. One player acts as the glossary. 164 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne 004513 Feeder with Funnel . .3.49 3.25 reader and reads the first clue to the player on 067098 ...... 12.95 9.50 041890 Set of 3 w/ Funnel . . .9.99 5.25 their left, who is the answerer. If the answerer 032665 Value Feeder (black, . can name the bird after the first clue, they receive ☼How to Speak Dog (3-7) no funnel) . . . . . 2.35 5 points, if they need two clues, they get 4 Understanding and communicating with man’s points, etc, down to 0 points if they can’t identify best friend is a vital skill that children are never Seed Bird Feeder with Camera (3-AD) it. Then they become the new reader and play too young to learn. This guide features more than Feed the birds and have some bird watching passes around the table. Whoever has the most 50 pup poses with detailed explanations of their fun! This bird feeder measures about 7” tall and points after eight rounds wins. For 2+ players. meaning, wacky fun facts, training tips, vet care 5” wide with clear front and side view, so you 054725 ...... 34.99 25.95 tips, hands-on activities and interactive doggie know when you need to refill. The removable dilemma quizzes in which you determine what motion activated, 1.5 MP camera takes pictures ☼Audubon Plush Birds (PK-AD) the pictured dog is communicating. Covers a of your visiting creatures. Pictures are stored on Learn about a variety of birds with these charm- wide range of dog body language including tail a mini SD card (not included) and the camera ing plushies! Each 5” plush is designed to look positions, facial expressions, hound sounds, and operates on a rechargeable battery (cable includ- just like its real-life counterpart. Press its back to more. Vibrant illustrations. Additional reference ed). Mount your bird feeder in a sunny location hear what the bird’s call sounds like. A fun little and index included. 176 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne for the best pictures. Then download to your stocking stuffer for your aspiring ornithologist. 067103 ...... 12.95 9.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 719 Horses Smithsonian Handbook: Horses (3-AD) Honestly, of all the books about horses that Instructional I’ve ever seen, this is the one that I would con- sider the horse “bible.” This was the first horse History of the Horse: A Literature Approach (3-7) book that I ever owned and through it I got one A favorite topic at our house, with at least two of the most wonderful horses in the world - but resident horse-lovers, and one difficult Arabian more about that later. The lengthy introduction (Megan’s pride and joy). Beginning in the 1700’s covers horse breeds, types, temperaments, rel- with the Godolphin Arabian, this course stud- atives, conformation, life cycle, color patterns, ies breeds and their histories, using Marguerite markings, gaits, sporting and working events, Henry books and the classics Black Stallion and saddles, bridles, bits, origins and more. These Black Beauty (among others). Well-written les- pages are packed full of information, pictures, Friendly Anatomy: Bovine Skeletal System (9-AD) son plans involve the student in a chronological illustrations, etc. The meat of the book is Aspiring veterinarians and anyone interested in study of horses and breeds, including horse anat- devoted to discussing over 100 individual horse the animal sciences will appreciate this course omy, identification, sketching horses, charting breeds, divided into three sections: ponies, light which teaches the bovine skeletal system in a blood lines, and Bible memory verses regarding horses, and heavy horses. Most breeds receive friendly, unintimidating manner. the horse. This would be a one-year study if you a two-page spread and a plethora of information The course is divided into 13 lessons. Lessons 1 complete two lessons per week. Newly Revised about that breed including environment, origin, and 2 introduce the various planes of dissection and Expanded. Resources below include some temperament, breeding, characteristics, colors, utilized in anatomy, and general bone informa- excellent literature and reference books. and uses. Pages also include a map section with tion including types and parts of bones, bone 049588 ...... 16.95 14.50 a highlighted area of the region the horse orig- tissue, and bone joints. The following episodes Resources Used in History of the Horse: inated from, a key showing the types of horses detail the bones by location. Beginning with 000800 Album of Horses . . 16.99 11.95 which influenced the breed and the traits that the Rear Limb, lessons 3-5 cover the femur and 024446 Black Beauty . . . . 7.99 5.95 they passed to it, and a silhouette illustration of patella; the tibia and fibula; and the tarsals, 001370 Black Stallion . . . . 7.99 5.95 the horse standing next to a 6’ tall man for size metatarsals, and phalanges. Lessons 6-8 are orga- 001882 Brighty of the Grand comparison along with size ranges. Front and nized by the Forelimb, and explain the scapula; Canyon ...... 7.99 5.95 center, of course, is a photograph of the horse the humerus, radius and ulna; and the carpals, 000431 Handbook of Horses .22.00 15.50 which takes up the majority of the page with metacarpals, and phalanges. The last section 007096 Draw 50 Horses . . . 9.99 7.50 distinctive points of conformation marked out to focuses on the Vertebral Column with lessons 002038 Horses of World Cards 6.00 4.95 assist with breed identification. The end pages 9-12. Topically, this covers cervical vertebra; 020969 King of the Wind . . .7.99 5.95 include a glossary of equine lingo that not all are the thoracic vertebra and ribs; the lumbar, sacral 004183 Justin Morgan Had a Hs 7.99 5.95 familiar with and an index so you can flip back and caudal vertebra; the pelvis; and the skull and 001534 Misty of Chincoteague .7.99 5.95 to your favorite breed easily until you have the mandible. 000813 Mustang, Wild Spirit of page memorized. This book was also my art The DVDs are essential in this course and pro- the West ...... 7.99 5.95 inspiration (horses are the only thing I draw at vides 4.5 hours of teaching instruction through- 010820 White Stallion of Lipizza 7.99 5.95 all well), and I often took this book with me as a out the 8 DVDs. Using up-close photographs, guide when I was drawing - my goal was to draw videography, and easy to understand language, Informational / Textual Resources all the breeds, but I never got that accomplished! this course takes a topic that can be difficult to Besides educating me, this book did something understand and makes it accessible to students ☼Wild for Horses (PK-AD) else for me - it was in this book I saw my first pic- and parents alike. Wild for horses…and this book too! I would ture of a Friesian (pg. 116!!) and then and there I The Guidebook is a required component to have loved this book as a horse-crazy young girl. decided that I had to have one at some point in the DVD lessons. With 134 pages, the softcover Not just pretty pictures, this collection of eques- my life (not knowing at the time how expensive guidebook provides instructions on how to use trian glamour shots is packed full of fun facts they are). I had never even touched one before the course. In the beginning lesson, the guide- about 50 different breeds of horses, the meaning last spring where, because of this book, I decided book provides realistic graphics of the planes of of horsey behaviors, historical horse events and that I would do my required internship (for the dissection and directional terms. Images provid- more, all on the backside of each photo. The horse program I was in) at a Friesian breeding ed throughout the lessons are actual photographs colorful photos throughout are gorgeous and just facility. I had never seen one up close, but they and realistic black and white illustrations of the wanting to be hung up in any equine enthusiast’s were still on my mind, so I located a farm up in bones. As students work through the lessons, room! Book includes pull-out pages of 24 small Minnesota. After two weeks there my dreams it is recommended colored pencils, markers (12”x 10”) posters, 2 large (12”x 30”) posters, came true - my bosses gifted me with an almost or crayons be used to color the line drawings and 24 punch-out flashcards with breed profiles two-year old Friesian cross (that’s right, he’s only through free design. Each lesson concludes with on the back. 50 pgs, sc. ~ Emily half Friesian, but he is gorgeous!) which I named an Assessment. Assessment page includes a real- 068070 ...... 12.95 9.95 Tonto. It was truly one of the most amazing istic image of the bone, and several identifying things that ever happened to me and, of course, questions including: name of the bone, identify ☼World of Horses (K-5) I owe it to God and this amazing book! ~ Megan different structures of the bone, and surface/ Discover more about your favorite breeds with 000431 ...... 22.00 15.50 dissection plane (if applicable). Answers to the the World of Horses series! Packed with full-color Assessments are in the back of the book. photographs and interesting and readable informa- A fascinating course to anyone with an interest tion, you are sure to learn something new about in anatomy: animal or human. While there will these gorgeous creatures. Topics include history of be differences between skeletal structures, there the breed, characteristics of the breed, how to care are also great similarities. Frankly, I wish this for the horses, colors and markings, what special course had been available in my high school skills and uses they have, and more. Each book days to prepare me for my RN training. One includes a glossary, index, and a website link for of the most challenging courses I faced was additional information. 24pgs, pb. ~ Megan anatomy, where my instructor would test us by EACH BOOK ...... 7.00 5.75 displaying numerous bones (primarily bovine) 068228 Arabian Horses and ask us to identify the bone and structures. 068229 Clydesdales ~ Deanne 068230 Friesians 017258 DVD set . . . . .79.99 75.95 068231 Lippizzans 017312 Guidebook . . . . 39.99 37.95 068232 Lusitanos 068233 Thoroughbreds 720 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Horses – The Ultimate Treasury (3-AD) repeated a few times, but can be used with a dif- HUMAN BODY / ANATOMY Beautifully designed and presented, this glossy ferent library book each time. 180 pages for jour- book is full of every horse lover’s dream: tons naling. Reproducible for your own home/family Instructional of big photos, illustrations and interesting tidbits use. 200pp, 7.75” x 11”, black & white. ~ Sara about one of God’s most glorious creatures. 068490 ...... 28.50 23.25 Dr. Bonyfide Presents Bones of the ... (1-AD) Different in approach than just going from A to Z Dr. Bonyfide is your guide. He’s also a skeleton on horse breeds, this book is divided into genres Horse Play! (3-8) teaching you about the 206 bones of your body. and disciplines and then various horse breeds Calling all horse-crazy kids! Design your own In comic book format, Anatomics tells the story are profiled throughout. For example, you’ll find dream horse, brush up on horsey lingo, horsify of Dr. Bonyfide and Pinky as they travel back in Shetlands under “Native Ponies” or the Quarter the house with painted horseshoes, sew horse time, using the “historator”, to help Pinky learn Horse under “Working Horses” or the Andalusian motifs on all your pillows, round up your friends about the bones of the human body in the setting under “Horses on Show.” A very fascinating read for a pony party, braid your buddy’s hair to of the Olympic Games in Ancient Greece. There, featuring side notes and details, horse behavior show perfection and more! This charming book Pinky will learn about all the bones of the body and characteristics, horse breed comparisons, is packed full of crafts, activities and keepsakes, and how they work as she participates in the horses in history, movies, literature and more. plus quizzes and checklists all “baled” up in a Pentathlon. This book is a fun introduction for There’s also a section on keeping your own horse sweet spiral-bound book that provides plenty of those who like to learn in less traditional ways. and what it entails. An ultimate treasure for any horse play for little equestrian enthusiasts. Wish I 72 pgs, hc. horse lover. 160 pgs, 8.75” x 11” hc. ~ Emily had this beautiful book back in my preteen years The workbooks aren’t dependent on the use of 062187 ...... 19.99 13.95 when I was riding around all day on my Arabian! the book Anatomics and are some of the most 68 pgs, 7.25”x 9”. ~ Emily in-depth I have ever seen for the elementary Horse Breeds of North America (5-AD) 016322 ...... 12.95 9.95 grades. Each workbook covers just one portion Think of this handy little book as a pocket field of the bones in the human body – Book 1: hand/ guide to horses. The book contains 96 breeds, Hundreds of Horses Game (ages 6-9) arm/shoulder; Book 2: foot/leg/pelvis; Book 3: each with a two-page spread. One side features How much “horse sense” do you have? You rib cage/spine; and Book 4: head/face/neck. a beautiful photograph of an example of the don’t have to have hundreds of facts memorized, Some of the book content is presented in a breed and the other side gives information such or know a lot about horses to play this game - but lyrical fashion to help students remember, but as the name, a short synopsis, the type of horse being able to recognize a horse’s body language there are also illustrations, diagrams, and mne- it is (pony, light or heavy), average height range, will help! Four stunning horse photographs are monics, and definitions (with pronunciations) for a description of the breed, the special qualities laid out on the board, one on each stall numbered unusual words they will encounter. There are of the breed, what disciplines it is best suited for, 1-4. Then a horse story is read and players vote on written activities like fill-in-the-blank, drawing, and its place of origin. A fascinating read with which photograph matches the story best. Players mazes, labeling, and much more. Books 1 and good solid information and perfectly sized to take score points when they vote for the same horse as 2 include a pair of cardboard “x-ray” glasses to along with you anywhere. 204 pgs, pb. other players. Includes 100 horse cards, 60 descrip- help you find the hidden messages throughout. 047163 ...... 10.95 8.50 tion/story cards, game board, die, voting tiles, and The books vary in length - 115 pages in Book 1, scoring tokens. 3-4 players. ~ Megan 123 in Book 2, 160 in Book 3, and 155 in Book Games, Kits & Activities 062775 ...... 15.99 12.50 4. Elementary students will love studying “bone- ology” with Dr. Bonyfide. ~ Donna Horse Breeds Poster Book Big Book of Horses to Color (3-AD) 067647 Anatomics . . . . 14.99 14.50 I used to wait all year to finish my horse calen- If your child just can’t get enough horses to EACH WORKBOOK . . . . 18.45 15.95 dars so I could cut them apart and use them to read about and color, this “big book” is the per- 067649 Hand, Arm, Shoulder (Bk 1) decorate my room. I didn’t always know exactly fect gift! This 159-page coloring book includes 067648 Foot, Leg, Pelvis (Bk 2) what breed they were, and I always had the jag- pages from several other Dover coloring books, 067651 Rib Cage & Spine (Bk 3) ged edge to deal with, but all that mattered was including Horses of the World, Ponies of the 067650 Head, Face, Neck (Bk 4) that my bedroom wall was covered with horses. World, Favorite Horses, and Wonderful World of 067646 Set of 4 Workbooks .72.00 59.95 This delightful book contains 30 beautiful perfo- Horses. Each page features realistic, detailed pic- rated full-page pictures of horses. ~ Megan tures, and often some informational text as well. Human Body (2-6) 034351 ...... 10.95 8.50 026912 ...... 7.95 6.50 These hefty, 128-page workbooks contain a variety of reproducible activity sheets designed Horse Farm Read-and-Play Sticker Book (K-5) Herd Your Horses Game (3+) to complement a study of the human body. The If you have an equestrian in your household, This fun-filled educational game teaches horse worksheets contain activities such as matching, they would really enjoy the Horse Farm book. lovers of all ages how to recognize horses by crosswords, definitions, research activities, label- The activity book comes with four pages of breed, color, and marking. Three different adven- ing diagrams and more, covering each of the detailed reusable vinyl stickers, and the cover tures take players through a learning journey of major body systems including skeletal, muscu- unfolds to reveal six pages of four different lam- 32 different breeds. The first is called Mustang lar, digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, inated scenes for your children to adhere their Adventure, and players are Mustang ranch escap- endocrine, nervous, the five senses, and health/ stickers to again, and again! This book isn’t just ees trying to survive in the wild. Players compete nutrition. Answer key included. - Jess for fun--it is also very informative! It presents the to gather a large herd of mares and foals and keep 021610 Grades 2-3 . . . . 16.99 11.95 basics of horse care and riding, divided into top- them safe from danger. In the second adventure, 021611 Grades 4-6 . . . . 16.99 11.95 ics such as: grooming, feeding, mucking, safety, Rancher’s Roundup, players are ranchers trying to ground work, tacking up, and riding. – Elise recapture their horses by brand and be the first to 034347 ...... 7.95 5.95 herd them to Green Valley. The third adventure, Rancher’s Revenge, is a strategy game as you ☼Horse Dreams Fun-Schooling Journal (1-4) round up horses by breed, color, or markings. Young horse lovers will enjoy the variety of Game contains rules for all 3 variations, 3 soli- horse-themed tasks in this Thinking Tree journal! taire games, 55 horse cards (all have cool names It starts with a trip to the library to find 5 horse like Bustin’ Dust or Thunderbolt) and information books to use with the journal. Choose a letter about them on the back, 4 playing pieces, adven- and write 10 horse words that start with that let- ture cards, game board, die, and a booklet con- ter; color horse cartoons; practice cursive; make taining rules, horse information and a reading list. a to do list; copy a paragraph from one of the Whether players are ranchers or wild mustangs, books; watch a movie and draw some scenes; they have fun and learn a lot! ~ Megan design a stable on graph paper, or trace a faded CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. photograph of a horse. These activities are all 002388 ...... 24.99 17.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 721 Everything Kids’ Human Body Book (2-6) nized by corresponding chapter and include fun ical timeline of scientists and medical discoveries Written to engage and reinforce the founda- ideas like making a brain “hemisphere hat” using related to each body system, along with “Wacky, tional concepts underlying our incredible human the reproducible patterns that show the different Weird and Wow” facts, light-hearted kid jokes, body, this resource covers human anatomy from areas of the brain, doing an MRI on an orange, and famous quotations. head to toe, and provides a quick look “owner’s making a human neuronal network, building While not absolutely necessary, the softcover manual” for the proper care and feeding of a an edible neuron, and much, much more. I Teacher Guide offers a wealth of resources for developing body. Setting this book apart from was very impressed with the hands-on activities parents and teachers, including lesson plans for similar resources are the plentiful review exer- overall; they are very creative! This would be a 36 weeks, worksheets and activities, semester cises consisting of crossword puzzles, matching very fun curriculum to use with a co-op, or with tests and answers for the 3 textbooks. Science activities, seek-a-words, word/letter codes along several of your children at one time. I would is scheduled to be taught 2-3 days per week, with an assortment of other word games. Simple recommend finding some good text resources on although science minded parents and students illustrations and colorful text boxes and fonts the brain, as the visuals are a bit limited here, would easily be able to use the course 5 days make this a fun and educational resource for ele- and there may be topics you’ll want to read more per week. Each lesson is expected to take mentary children. Includes a basic introduction about, but I think the content and the activities approximately 30-60 minutes if you complete all to human reproduction; parents may want to here will definitely capture children’s interest! recommended activities. The heart of the TG is preview depending on the child’s age or maturi- Packaged in a 3-hole, looseleaf format (no longer the activities. Dividing activities into three grade ty. Glossary and activity answers included. 160 includes CD; all digital files are available on the levels (K-2, 3-5 and 6-8) and eight multiple pgs, pb. ~ Deanne author’s website). Jess intelligences and learning modalities, flexibility 007068 ...... 9.99 7.75 045002 ...... 19.95 17.95 abounds. While this plethora of options may sound confusing, the author does an excellent The Brain: Introduction to Neurology (4-8) job of outlining and scheduling these for you. While I already knew that Ellen McHenry has As a parent, you can select from the variety of a talent for making complicated topics fun and activities or dive into all of the outlined activities understandable for middle schoolers, I was to create varied learning situations for children. impressed all over again when I saw this study Reproducible worksheets are diverse and include on the brain. I mean, it seems manageable to experiments, report projects (oral and written), teach chemistry to kids, but neurology? Things diagrams to label, word scrambles, Scripture can get complicated when you start following copy work pages, timeline templates (with black nerve pathways across and through the brain! and white images) and much more. Also includ- However, I was relieved to see that you don’t God’s Wondrous Machine (4-8) ed are vocabulary cards, worksheet answer keys, need to be a brain surgeon to teach this course. Have you ever wondered what your science lab supply lists, experiments, grading rubrics for The book has two parts a student booklet and a course would look like if a pediatrician became reports and concept objectives per unit. A learn- teacher’s section, both of which include repro- a homeschool mom and wrote her own curricu- ing log and experiment recording sheet are also ducibles that you can copy for your own family lum? Be prepared to reach a new level in your included. All of these resources provide parents or one classroom. The student booklet is at the science experience! This excellent new series and teachers tremendous flexibility for a variety core of the course, and includes all of the text and offers science-minded parents and students an of course work evaluation and documentation: text-based activities. There are ten topical chap- in-depth look at a science field (Anatomy) that portfolios, project based and traditional assess- ters in the booklet, plus “half-chapters” that end traditionally has been reserved for high school ments. The TG is 3-hole punched and perforated in .5 and cover “extras” that you could choose students. At this time, three Student Texts and student sheets are reproducible for family or a to cover or skip, depending on your interest and one Teacher Guide have been completed. small classroom (up to 10 children) use. time available. The chapters cover the history of Each hardcover Student Book contains 80 Let me talk briefly about the hands-on experi- brain research, basic brain anatomy, the right pages of easy to understand text with illustrated ments and activities. While the afore mentioned and left sides of the brain, the parts of the brain diagrams and photographs. The anatomy presen- lab kits are still being developed, parents and and their functions, brain cells, neurons, learning tation contains age-appropriate content on nor- teachers of older middle school students will find and memory, the brain’s connection to the body, mal physiology and an introduction to common these tremendously beneficial in understanding sleep and brain doctors. Each chapter includes diseases. The Breathtaking Respiratory System the human body. Specifically designed lab kits several pages of friendly, straight-forward text includes fetal lung development and premature are also expected to be released which will on the topic, augmented by black-and-white birth, the healthy respiratory process and illness- include harder to locate items like dissection graphics and the little fingerprint guys you might es such as asthma and tuberculosis, along with tools and specimens (for example the sheep recognize from the author’s chemistry programs. a look at damage cigarette smoke causes on the brain and cow spinal cord in the Electrifying the Several review activities are provided at the end lungs. The Electrifying Nervous System provides Nervous System kit); percussion hammer, human of each chapter. These are quite wide-ranging in thorough information on our brain and nervous body charts, etc. Contact us for lab kit availabili- format, so much so that I’m just going to have system and includes age-appropriate discussions ty or a list of items. There are numerous activities to give you specific examples! For instance, on fetal development, brain injury, paraplegia, that use commonly found items (a well-organized in the first chapter on brain research, the first polio, along with normal and abnormal sleep supply list is found at the front of the lessons). activity asks students to research different brain patterns. Complex Circulatory System covers the For the family who would prefer to introduce scans on the internet and answer question about heart, blood, and blood vessels that make up dissection at the high school level, it is possible each, then read to find out more about Phineas the body’s circulatory system. Interwoven with- to use the course with the other miscellaneous Gage (the strangest story in brain research!), and in the text are real-life examples and practical activities: making anatomical models, testing finally, students complete a color-by-number application. Student Books are designed as a one lung capacity, testing reaction reflexes, etc. The “PET Scan.” In the chapter about brain parts semester course, but would also be an excellent whole series’ 9 student texts and accompanying and functions you’ll find a crossword puzzle to supplement to another science curriculum, a teacher guides will provide 4 ½ years of science. complete, a diagram to color the parts of the comprehensive home library reference guide or I would be remiss if I failed to mention that on brain, and “The Brain Song” to listen to, which is foundation for a science based unit study. top of the academically strong science instruc- available as a download on the author’s website. In these textbooks, basic teaching support is tion, Dr. Callentine skillfully integrates Scripture Other fun activities include making a 9-square available, including a “How to Use It” section (NIV), leading children in understanding and puzzle of connected neurons and using the right and vocabulary lists separated into 3 levels of appreciating the miracle that is our human body. and left sides of your brain to complete specific difficulty. Distinctive to this program, the vocabu- ~ Deanne challenges. An answer key is provided at the end lary lists include the word, a pronunciation guide 062156 Respiratory System . 15.99 12.75 of the student portion, and contains all of the and definition which allows you to create your 062157 Nervous System . . 15.99 12.75 answers to activities with specific answers. The own vocabulary cards if you chose not to use the 029516 Circulatory System . 15.99 12.75 teacher’s section is primarily made up of more Teacher Guides. Adding to the incredible value of 062158 Teacher Guide (for 3) 34.99 24.95 involved, hands-on activities. These are orga- these texts, the author has also provided a histor- 067715 Set (all 4 above) . . 82.96 58.95 722 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. This may have appeal to families who want a First Human Body Encyclopedia (1-7) solid understanding of anatomy and physiology Filled with brightly colored photographs and bite without the predicament of dissection. I am excit- sized facts, this book presents our human body ed to see this series through its completion, as it and how it functions in a fun, appealing manner. would set a solid foundation for the high-school Contents include: Human Body, Skeleton and level sciences, even preparing students for the Bones, Moving Muscles, Brain and Senses, Heart Apologia Biology course (which does not incor- and Blood, Lungs and Breathing, Skin, Nails porate Anatomy) Books are available separately and Hair, Fighting Diseases, Digestive System, or in a Systems Kit which includes two textbooks Urinary System, Reproduction System (including and the Teacher Guide. ~ Deanne a brief explanation of male/female sex hormones 055002 Intro: Musculoskeletal 17.99 13.95 that “turn young boys/girls into men/women”), Wonders of the Human Body (7-8) 064439 Cardio/Respiratory . 17.99 13.95 Life Cycle, Staying Healthy, Communication This newly developing series, written by pop- 064438 TG Intro/Cardio/Resp 16.99 13.50 and a helpful Reference section. Each topic ular Answers in Genesis speaker, Dr. Tommy 038678 Nervous System Text 17.99 13.95 is presented in a 2-page spread and includes Mitchell, introduces us to the power of our 064440 Systems Kit . . . . 52.97 38.75 a “test yourself” question at the bottom (with Master Designer displayed in His most complex 042401 ☼Digestive System V4 17.99 13.95 answer located on opposite page). 128 pgs, hc. creation: humans. 042408 ☼Anatomy/Phys 2 T/G 19.99 15.50 ~ Deanne The introductory book in the series, Introduction 026760 ...... 17.99 12.50 to Anatomy & Physiology: The Musculoskeletal The Human Body (5-8) System begins with a look at the very founda- Over 100 reproducible pages to help students Super Human Encyclopedia (2-7) tion-the definition of anatomy and physiolo- learn the various systems of the human body Your body: have you ever gy-before introducing the basic building blocks of and their functions. You can pick and choose considered the amazing, the body (cells); a group of cells that work togeth- sections to use with any textbook or science astounding “machine” that is er (tissues) and the balance of homeostasis that program to reinforce learning about anatomy. your human body? Stunningly sustains life, all before the skeletal and muscular 005509 ...... 12.99 9.50 illustrated, this new resource systems are taught to conclude the first semester. from DK Publishers provides Second in the series, the Cardiovascular and E-Z Anatomy & Physiology (9-12) children with a “Why you Respiratory Systems, is designed to be completed As part of my college studies, I took two are awesome...” perspective, for the second semester. Students will learn how anatomy and physiology classes. Anatomy and including a look at the unique abilities of the blood moves through an incredible network of physiology are very closely linked because anat- body at higher elevations, in marathon running arteries and veins; how the heart is considered omy (the structure of any given part) shows what and while experiencing adrenaline rushes. Also “2 pumps in 1”; what blood pressure is and the the physiology (function or movement) will be. includes human reproduction and developmental amazing process of regulation; how the respira- Studying anatomy and physiology, I have often phases, DNA and genetics, and cells, as well tory system moves out the “bad air” and draws been fascinated by the design of our bodies. as the 11 systems of the human body and their in the “good air” plus much more. Normal and This hefty book provides a very thorough and “super powers and abilities.” Interesting tidbits abnormal pathology is explored including ways easy-to-understand approach to understanding include such intriguing facts as marathon running to keep the heart and lungs healthy. complex systems. Chapters cover a general uses as much energy as contained in 12 slices of The third book in the series, The Nervous introduction to anatomy and physiology, chem- pizza, or there are 5 million sensory nerve end- System, teaches the extraordinary, magnificent ical basis, cells and cell physiology, tissues, the ings in the skin. Many other fascinating pieces network that receives processes and transmits integumentary system, bones and joints, the of information about our human body are also signals through the body. Incredibly complex, skeletal system, muscle physiology, muscles, the included as well as an intriguing futuristic look this system proclaims the reality of a Creator. nervous system, the special senses, the endocrine at technology and the human body, possibilities This book addresses how nerve systems are gen- system, blood, the cardiovascular system, the of life in space and genetic engineering. Colorful erated through our body and are transmitted to lymphatic and immune systems, the respiratory diagrams, vibrant photography and images, and and from the brain; the structure of the brain; our system, the digestive system, metabolism and concise, easy-to-understand text will quickly senses, and explores problems that occur when nutrition, the urinary system, fluid, electrolyte, make this a favorite ‘go-to’ resource for children the nervous system is damaged by disease and and acid/base balance, and the reproductive of all ages. Secular book with evolutionary ref- injury.Each textbook contains colorful, detailed systems. Very complete, with questions and erences. Includes glossary and index. Would graphics, charts and photographs all designed to quizzes at the end of every chapter to test your make an excellent library resource or coffee table enhance understanding of the clearly written text, understanding. ~ Megan book. 207 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne making it appropriate for middle school and up. 021549 ...... 16.99 13.75 009558 ...... 24.99 17.50 A comprehensive glossary and index are located in the back of each text. Student texts are approx. References Human Body (A Visual Encyclopedia) (2-7) 110 pages, in hardcover. Children are innately curious about their bodies The Teacher Guide provides a weekly lesson Human Body Visual Dictionary (K-AD) and how they work, and this impressive resource schedule based on 5 days per week, reproduc- Remember those kid dictionaries you enjoyed will satisfy the most inquisitive of your budding iblestudent worksheets, quizzes/tests and answer so much as a child - with parts labeled for iden- medical students. Beginning with body building key. Daily lessons will take 30-45 minutes per tification? Well, DK has produced a wonderful, blocks and how our body parts work together, day. Teacher guides are softcover, with perforat- illustrated, diagrammatic dictionary for older children will learn about bones and muscles, ed student worksheets, which are reproducible children and adults to savor! This, of course, is heart and blood, germs and the immune system, for homeschool families or small classrooms with much more detailed - literally taking apart the lungs and breathing, digestion, urinary system, fewer than 10 students. body piece by piece. It’s a fascinating process, fertilization and fetal development, the brain and I appreciate that this series is starting out on the beginning with the complete specimen, then senses, memory, personality and body language. right track with clear explanations of the complex breaking it down and identifying each part. The reference section provides quick personality concepts, making a valuable teaching tool for Clear crisp photographs and illustrations are fas- tests, logical and creative thinking puzzles (with families with a background in medicine or for cinating to view and better than a microscope for answers), a timeline of medical discoveries and a a novice family, with a hunger to learn more. some of the tiny details. Definitely a quencher detailed glossary. Vividly illustrated with detailed From the same publisher as the new elementary for the curious! You’ll be referring to these again information, this resource is a ‘must have’ for anatomy course, God’s Wondrous Machine, this and again in your studies of anatomy and body your homeschool or classroom library. Please series seems to be targeted at a (beginning) older systems. The pictures are not revealing, but there note: this is from a secular publisher and contains audience. Unfortunately, there are no experi- are a couple of places where body systems are anatomically correct illustrations in the life cycle ments in the first two books of this series unlike superimposed over the female body. section. Indexed. 256 pgs, hc. ~ Deanne God’s Wondrous Machine or the Apologia texts. 014706 ...... 18.99 13.25 014094 ...... 24.99 17.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 723 Human Anatomy in Full Color (3-10) Middle Ages; Renaissance; 18th-19th Centuries; Who knows what parts lurk in the bodies of 20th Century and 21st Century. Brief mentions men? You will, and you’ll know how it all func- A. of evolution. Presents a fascinating look at our tions, too, with the help of this full-color book! human body. Glossary and Index. 64 pgs, hc. ~ 29 plates of major body systems, bones, mus- Deanne cles, organs, and much, much more. Captions 010554 ...... 17.99 12.75 explain the structure and function of each body part. This book painstakingly labels everything Human Body Theater (5-8) and even shows the development of babies. Ladies and gentlemen, may I present you to… With accurate illustrations and a great deal of your body! This is human anatomy like you’ve detail, this book is a must for your school! never seen it before! Subtitled “The All-Singing, 005400 ...... 9.95 7.95 All-Dancing Anatomy Extravaganza,” the show is Anatomy Aprons (PK-3) hosted by a skeleton on a stage. He introduces Informational / Textual Resources EACH PACK ...... 14.99 11.95 all the systems of the human body: skeletal, 008824 Organs (package of 12) -(A.) muscular, respiratory, cardiovascular, digestive, Look Inside Your Body (PK-1) 008837 Skeleton (package of 12) excretory, endocrine, reproductive, immune, Similar in some ways to See Inside Your Body, and nervous; and explores the senses. Complex also by Usborne, this book is packed with more Slide and Discover: Human Body (2-8) anatomical terms and processes are explained in flaps to lift and geared for a slightly younger Peering in the mirror only tells part of the an easily understandable way, accompanied by reading level. In thirteen study pages the book story of the miraculous workings of our human detailed illustrations. Each process is explained covers digestion, the circulatory system, bones body. While human body books abound, few from the ground up, so you can see how the and muscles, the brain, the senses, growing and take it to the next level and show beneath the information builds upon itself and understand healing. Most topics are presented on facing surface. Beginning with an overview of our body how the whole system works in a very intricate pages, with a combination of large and small systems and framework, children are introduced way. With a graphic novel type feel, witty and cartoonish illustrations (all captioned), and flaps to the brain and nervous system muscles, heart entertaining text, adorable characters (who knew integrated on most of them. On the spread about and lungs, nutrition and digestive system, skin, they could make oxygen molecules adorable?), the brain, much of the spread is devoted to a hair and nails, and stages of life including DNA endless colorful illustrations, and tons of solid large illustrated flap with the brain, covered with and reproduction. Reproduction is covered age information, you can’t help but be enthralled. small cartoons of what the different parts of the appropriately, with illustrations of egg implanta- Your kids will want to read this one just for fun! brain are responsible for. When you lift the main tion through fetus development. Each section is 233 pgs, pb. ~ Megan flap, you see an example of what happens when a trifold, with the right-side page opening to the 064406 ...... 15.99 11.25 your body sends your brain a message, complete “slide and discover” window that shows internal with numbered steps and a line to trace with your anatomy and additional content. Detailed dia- See Inside the Human Body (3-AD) finger. The edges of the pages are filled with grams, colorful illustrations and clearly presented 062871 ...... 21.95 15.95 small illustrated flaps that introduce other facts information make this an excellent introduction about the brain: how it is made up of two halves, to our amazing human body. 20 pgs, hc. ~ What Makes Me Me? (5-12) how the skull protects the brain, how much the Deanne Who we are is so much more than biology! brain weighs, etc. To add to the fun, many of 009778 ...... 19.95 14.25 Yes, biology plays an important role in how these flaps are “nested” with additional flaps many times our heart beats or how long it takes hiding underneath with even more information, 3-D Explorer: Human Body (2-AD) a meal to pass through, but who we are includes and occasionally other pull-tabs and pop-ups 062868 ...... 19.95 14.25 our genes, personality and so much more. This incorporated as well. Little hands and eyes will fascinating book breaks complicated scientif- find lots to explore here. – Jess Usborne Internet-Linked Complete Book of the ic concepts into understandable and engaging 052094 ...... 14.99 13.49 Human Body (3-6) language. You will learn basic biology, role of Get personal with your body! This book allows genes, how are brain works, left or right brain, See Inside Your Body (K-3) you to discover yourself in a whole new way. types of intelligences, personality traits including It’s always more fun to see something work than Each page is full of vibrant colors, detailed pic- introverts and extroverts, fears and phobias, hor- just read about it. This book allows children to tures, and stunning photographs that allow you monal influence during puberty and much more. follow their food as it travels through the body by to see what’s under your skin. Interesting text, Includes fun quizzes and challenges to test mem- lifting flaps to reveal the unseen story. See how facts, and captions reveal the inner workings and ory, spatial and verbal skills, personality traits, your brain works and how your lungs help you awesome detail of our bodies. 112 pages cover and more. A wonderful introduction into under- breathe. This book is packed with great illustra- the head to the feet and everything in between, standing that each one of us are unique, with tions and 50 different flaps to lift and discover. as well as fun facts and figures and experiments. strengths and weaknesses, and our differences This 16 pg book allows you child to learn in a fun Links to fascinating, related websites are given bring beauty and balance to our world. Brightly and interesting way. ~ Donna throughout to further exploration. illustrated. 96 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne 041473 ...... 14.99 13.49 024690 ...... 14.99 13.49 047893 ...... 9.99 7.50

Tour of Your ______System Series (K-3) Human Body (Insiders) (3-7) The Way We Work: Getting to Know the This exciting new series (from the same pub- Introducing your amazing home, the magnifi- Amazing Human Body (5-AD) lisher who gave us the Graphic History Library) cent flesh and bone that come together to make If you enjoy David Macaulay’s detailed, illus- is the perfect supplement to your science studies. you…YOU! Beginning with the body’s building trated tours of architecture in Castle, Cathedral, Full-color, witty illustrations combined with easy blocks (cells), this book covers growth and aging, or Pyramid or how he visually explains the intri- to understand text provide far reaching appeal the skeletal system, muscles, skin/hair/nails, and cacies of machines in The Way Things Work, you for your visual learners, reluctant learners and the heart and brain, before transitioning to body won’t want to miss this book in which he explores younger children. A glossary, index, additional systems and senses. Reproduction is included, the just-as-impressive world inside the human book suggestions and an internet resource website but this is handled appropriately from a medi- body. Even if you think you have no interest in with unique code are all included. A worthwhile cal-scientific perspective. (Parents may wish to the subject, you can’t help but be drawn in by addition to your library. 24 pgs, pb - Deanne preview). Setting this book apart from the rest is the detailed and imaginative illustrations, some EACH BOOK ...... 6.29 5.25 the phenomenal 3D graphics that are very lifelike of which resemble detailed anatomical drawings, 034707 Circulatory System without the gore factor. It also includes a 2 page and others with whimsical “takes” on the various 034716 Digestive System Timeline of Medical Knowledge which targets systems such as comparing the blood vessels to 034722 Muscular and Skeletal Systems the most important discoveries in the area of a theme park ride where oxygen molecules jump 034724 Respiratory System medicine for Ancient; Greek and Roman; Arabic; on and off of red blood cells. The 7 chapters 724 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. explore cells and tissues, breathing and the circu- how memory works, personality types and more. ☼My First Anatomy Coloring Books (K-6) latory system, the digestive system, the nervous Intermingled are brain games to strengthen mem- Ever seem like all the good anatomy coloring system, the immune system and the reproductive ory, verbal skills, creativity, problem solving books are for older students? Not this series! system (quite tastefully done, I might add). Each skills and more. Optical illusions, brain teasers, Designed for elementary anatomy learners, these page is dominated by Macaulay’s lively colored pet intelligence and training activities and more Dover coloring books are detailed, but large and pencil illustrations displaying body structures round out the varied mental activities in this perfect for coloring with fine-point markers or from a variety of imaginative viewpoints. After indispensable resource. Excellent way to show colored pencils. Tidbits of information are placed you pore over the picture, a paragraph or two children that true genius is only part aptitude, within the drawing or given in little square bub- on explains the inner workings of the subject. I and a large measure of determination, hard work, bles with an arrow pointing to the section being love the illustrations of enlarged body structures originality, and support. Colorful illustrations covered. Each page in the My First Human Body with a small walkway or railing in the foreground and engaging text. Includes index, glossary and coloring book focuses on one anatomical topic, where people are standing and staring. These answer in back. 192 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne with a mix of facts and black-and-white drawings define the book as a whole rather well; it’s not an 022455 ...... 12.99 9.50 to color. For example, on the page explaining anatomy atlas or encyclopedia. It’s a very visual joints, a see-through drawing of a boy bending tour through the systems of the human body that Brain-Journey Through the Universe Inside and moving features three boxes that show how shows readers “how it works” and what those Your Head (6-10) pivot, elbow, and ball-and-socket joints work. amazing systems at work inside of us would look Our brain is amazing! Capable of learning Other pages focus on types of cells, types of like if we could really shrink ourselves and take and remembering what is learns, it regulates muscles, how blood flows through the heart, the a field trip. 336 pgs, hc. - Jess every breath we take without our awareness, circulatory system, the lymphatic system, types 004116 ...... 35.00 24.95 perceives and processes emotion, and so much of blood cells, what happens when you breathe, more. Introduce your children to this fascinating the digestive system and process, the brain and Body by Design (7-AD) organ, its structure, function, development, and senses, nerve cells, and much more! My First The human body is one of the most intricate, the effects of sleep, alcohol and exercise on this Book about the Brain contains 25 detailed illus- complex designs in nature, and it makes for vital organ. trations to color that provide clear explanations fascinating study. This book presents basic anat- Clearly explained textual information is aug- of scientifically-accurate facets of the body’s omy and physiology in an accurate, easy-to-un- mented with interactive learning through QR most complex organ, the brain. These books are derstand way. It presents all 11 of the body’s codes and weblinks, vocab lab activities, key a perfect complement to any elementary study of major systems, with emphasis on various organs, questions and projects providing students a com- the human body! shows diagrams and illustrations from historical prehensive understanding. Projects are primarily Boost™ editions, subtitled “seriously fun learn- texts, invites students to take a closer look at the group based, but families should be able to easily ing,” are aligned to the Common Core with spe- design with “focus” sections, and closes each implement them at home. A sampling of projects cific standards noted at the bottom of each page. chapter with thought-provoking questions. Not includes memory and sensing testing, keeping A free teacher’s manual can be downloaded only does the book give a detailed presentation a dream diary, and creating a 3D brain model. from the Dover website. 30 pgs each, pb. – Jess/ about the human body; it also presents the mate- Includes a timeline, colorful graphics, brain teas- Deanne rial from a creationist standpoint. Each chapter ers, glossary and index. 119 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne 018028 Human Body . . . .4.99 4.25 is based on an intelligent design by God, and 009740 ...... 17.95 12.95 031734 The Brain . . . . . 4.99 4.25 takes students through all of the evidence for 049380 The Five Senses . . .4.99 4.25 this belief, inspiring them to think it through and Activity & Experiment Resources weigh the possibility of macroevolution. We really ARE fearfully and wonderfully made. ~ Blood and Guts: Working Guide to Your Own Melissa Insides (3-8) 010501 ...... 16.99 12.95 A Brown Paper Bag guide to the human body. Although the title sounds unpalatable, the con- Specific Body Systems / Structures tents are easy to digest! A “hands-on” guide to anatomy and the mysteries of what’s inside! Seymour Simon Body Books (K-AD) 005429 ...... 15.99 11.50 If you are familiar Seymour Simon books, you might expect this series to be filled with both The Human Body for Every Kid (4-8) crisp photos and well-written, informative text This Janice VanCleave book follows the for- - and you would be right! Each book focuses mat of her other books with easy to understand on a particular organ or structure, and offers explanations and line drawings. However, while My Body (1-4) detailed yet readable text on each page, opposite her other books are based around experiments, A perfect introduction to the human body a high-quality full-color photo, diagram, scan there aren’t as many in this book. It is more of a for a primary child! In this book, the body is or x-ray of the structure. Most impressive are learning book to teach about the different aspects explained, literally, piece by piece, as children the sharp electron micrograph images of objects of the body. But there are activities, thought add body parts to their own body outline! The that can’t be seen with even a good microscope! provoking questions, and experiments mixed in book is full of reproducible handouts and pat- In general, information covered includes the throughout the book for kids to work through terns that tell you what the part of the body does structure of the organ, its function, interesting or while they gain a better understanding of how the and what color to make the organ. First you relevant facts related to it, problems or abnormal- body functions. - Melissa should explain the functions of the body part to ities that may occur, and how doctors can help. 008032 ...... 14.95 11.95 start out your study. Then you cut, paste, and Hopefully the author plans on expanding this follow directions to place the body part correctly terrific series! - Jess on each child’s traced body outline. I would EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 5.95 Supplemental Resources recommend only covering one or two body parts 027865 Bones 027867 Heart in a day. Then there are instructions on how to 027866 Brain 027868 Muscles Activity & Coloring Books turn the explanation sheets into a small booklet that they children can keep! With the help of How to be a Genius (5-AD) Build a Skeleton Sticker Book (PK-5) this book, your children will be introduced to Unleash your genius! While having “natural Put together a human skeleton from head to toe. the brain, heart, kidneys, bladder, cells, spleen, smarts” is part of the genius equation, we are Contains 29 labeled, reusable bone stickers to be pancreas, gall bladder, reproductive organs, skel- all capable of developing our minds to their full matched up to the full body skeleton. Skeleton eton, muscles, stomach, intestines, liver, lungs, potential. In the pages of this unique resource, measures approximately 16” x 11”. skin, eyes, nose, ears, tongue, and face. 40 pgs, you will learn brain basics, differences between 011918 ...... 6.95 5.75 pb. - Elise left and right brains, influence of our senses, 000874 ...... 7.99 5.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 725 The Body Book (3-6) Anatomy Coloring Book (9-12) eye and blood flowing through the veins – this is Break out the scissors, tape, paste and paper Recommended for use with Apologia’s Human a great visual to engage students! and make a stomach book, 3-D skeleton, a grow- Body: Fearfully and Wonderfully Made 1st 022773 ...... 15.99 12.50 ing-tooth “movie,” a cardboard spinal column, Edition, although with the most recent revision manipulative eye, and more! The book begins of the coloring book, the page numbers no Human Anatomy Charts (K-AD) with a study of the sense organs: tongue, eye, longer match up. This is very thorough, with Measuring 17” x 22”, these poster board charts ear, nose, and skin. Building models of each over 160 coloring pages. With the revision to would make a valuable contribution to your helps children understand how they work. The the 4th edition, the once-cluttery pages have anatomy studies. One side holds a brightly col- rest of the book is on body systems: skeletal, been expanded to two-page spreads with most ored diagram of the featured system; the flip side digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory, and of the text on one page and the illustration(s) to is divided into 4 black and white reproducible muscular. Building models of the systems and color on the facing page. Other changes include teaching sections (each 8.5” x 11”) for educa- some of their components after discussing them reorganization of some topics and some updates tional use. On the Circulatory System chart sec- and performing some illustrative activities pro- to the text and terminology. Compared to the tions include: a reduced copy of the circulatory vides for active learning. Model patterns used are Kaplan and Princeton Review books, the draw- system, a pulse activity, heart and lung diagram, reproducible, so everyone can join in. ings and information are a bit more detailed. This and the blood cell journey. ~ Deanne 000130 ...... 18.99 13.50 coloring book also seems more advanced than EACH CHART ...... 2.49 2.30 the other two, appropriate for high school or col- 009014 Circulatory System Dover Human Anatomy Coloring Book (4-12) lege students while the Kaplan book seems more 009026 Muscles Coloring books help you to concentrate on a appropriate for junior high or high school. Also 045274 Skeleton subject. This Dover book contains scientifically includes an index and detailed glossary. - Melissa accurate renderings of the body organs and major 011111 ...... 27.20 19.50 Anatomy Laminated Reference Card (3-AD) systems for you to color while you study. It has These 6” x 9” charts are perfect for reference and a surprising amount of detail for an inexpensive Software & Videos practice labeling body parts. The eye, skeleton, book. Divided into 11 different sections, it cov- and digestive charts contain labeled diagrams on ers all major body systems. Diagrams of systems Ultimate 3D Skeleton CD-ROM (4-AD) one side with unlabeled diagrams on the reverse. are divided into numbered sections like col- 057264 ...... 9.99 7.95 The ear card shows a labeled diagram on one or-by-number pictures. A chart lists the name of side and a list of parts and functions of the ear each body part and what color to use. A good, Body of Evidence DVD Series (7-AD) on the other. The respiratory chart contains two low-cost starter on anatomy. Answers in Genesis and Dr. David Menton host different labeled diagrams and narratives about 002613 ...... 4.99 4.25 your tour through the human body. This DVD the functions of the system. ~ Alissa series will give your student clear visual and EACH CARD ...... 1.95 Gray’s Anatomy Coloring Book (6-12) audio explanations of each system of the body. 020373 Ear This is a great introduction to the human body Although not intended to be a full curriculum, 020380 Eye and its systems. You’ll remember more using this these comprehensive DVDs will give clarity from 020412 Respiratory System right-left brain approach as you color the pictures a Biblical perspective to some otherwise difficult 020477 Skeleton of the systems while you read about the body. concepts studied in health curriculum. Your stu- 020480 Stomach, Liver & Intestines The book uses selected drawings from the med dents will become part of Dr. Menton’s class as school classic, with various parts of each drawing he sits with them, explains terms and concepts, Human Body Learning Charts (1-8) identified. The detailed drawings are included shows models, and demonstrates processes. Use This set includes seven charts portraying the on the right-hand page, with text on the oppo- the book of study questions to follow along as anatomy of the human body: digestive system, site page describing how the parts function and Dr. Menton teaches - he will answer all questions muscular system, cardiovascular system, skele- where they are located. The text is simple and throughout the lectures. An answer key isn’t tal system, respiratory system, nervous system, shares essential details so students from middle necessary because of the clarity of the informa- and the reproductive, endocrine, and excretory school to high school will understand the basics tion found on the DVDs, and the questions are systems. Each 17” x 22” visual features realistic of how the body works. Skeletal, muscular, car- all fact-based. Use this series as a supplement illustrations of the human body carefully labeled. diovascular, digestive, and reproductive systems to your health curriculum as you systematically As an extra bonus, there are three reproducible are all covered in a basic and easy to understand study your way through the human anatomy. ~ worksheets on the back of each poster to help way. 128 pgs, pb. Donna teach children about each system. One is a 020027 ...... 12.95 9.75 EACH DVD ...... 14.99 11.95 worksheet for identifying the different parts of the 050311 1: Cells & Tissues system, one is a fun facts sheet, and the last is a 050312 2: Skeletal System hands-on activity for children to try. These are 050313 3: Integumentary System wonderful visual aids for human anatomy. – Elise 050314 4: Cardiovascular System 034714 ...... 20.99 15.95 050315 5: Respiratory System 050316 6: Digestive System Human Body Charts (3-8) 050317 7: Urinary System More than just posters, these are interactive 050318 8: Hearing Ear/Seeing Eye learning resources to use with your health/anat- 050319 Study Questions Book 5.99 4.95 omy studies. The set includes four body system Anatomy Coloring Book (9-12) BDYEVD DVD Package . . .119.92 89.95 posters (13 ¾”x 24”), 80 labels (2 ½”x 1”), and More meat on the bones of this book than to BDEVSG DVD Package with a resource guide. Each poster shows a diagram Gray’s Anatomy Coloring Book. 291 pages (ver- Study Guide . . . 125.91 94.95 with blank labeling spaces. The student then sus 127 in Gray’s) contain detailed anatomical places the correctly titled label in the appropriate drawings on the right-hand page, with explan- Charts, Posters & Cards blank space – there are 20 labels per poster. The atory text on the opposing page. Text is more four posters show the skeletal system, respiratory detailed and more seriously presented than in My Body in Action Cards (pkg of 10) (PK-6) and circulatory systems, digestive system, and Gray’s. Organization is by major body system; Decorate your learning space with My Body in the human body. This last one shows major this organization and the index in the back make Action Cards. This set of 10 cards (6-8.5”x 11” organs of the body. Labels are color-coded to finding particular body parts easy. Gray’s is not and 4-5.5” x 8.5”) are animated so the view can each poster, so there will be no confusion about as well organized. Level of detail in the drawings change or move as you change viewing posi- which the labels should match, and there are is similar in both books. If your student is serious tions. Children can view major organs and body even a few blank ones so you can add your own about learning the human body, this is the one systems – brain, eye, nose, mouth/throat, heart, or replace any that might get lost. There is no to choose. lungs, liver/pancreas, stomach and intestines. way to attach the labels to the posters, so you 005102 ...... 22.99 15.95 The animation lets them see the light entering the will want to attach hook and loop dots, reusable 726 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. mounts, or double-sided tape to the labels/poster ☼Magnetic Accents-Human Skeleton (3-AD) 4D Anatomy Models (3-AD) for easier practice. The resource guide shows Let’s learn our bones! Quality made, magnetic Are they a puzzle or a model? While we’re still correct labeling of each poster along with sugges- skeleton measures approximately 33” tall when not sure which application will provide the most tions for use and an explanation of each system. erected skull to metatarsals/phalanges. Includes enjoyment, we absolutely love these detailed, Students can practice over and over or just hang 15 bones and 25 colorful labels to identify skel- reasonably priced anatomy models that you can them up with the answers as a visual reminder eton parts. Adheres to any magnetic surface and put together, take apart, and build again! Each during your study. ~ Donna would work well on a refrigerator or metal book- model is made up of approximately 30 pieces 052549 ...... 12.99 9.50 case. Widest measurement is the 7” clavicle. (although some may already be assembled in Interactive learning for all ages! ~ Deanne the packaging) and each stands about 5” tall. Anatomy Posters (6-AD) 069741 ...... 11.99 9.50 The pieces are all painted realistically, include These comprehensive posters provide a visual small display stands, and come with very basic study aid for learning about human anatomy. The Bones Book & Skeleton (1-7) assembly guides. The heart model features four Each full-color poster will quickly become your Want to know more about the human skele- “doors” that swing out and allow you to see student’s favorite resource for understanding the ton? This book comes with its own 12-inch, the inside chambers of the heart, while the eye exceptional design of our bodies. Posters are 25-plastic-piece, build-it-yourself skeleton with model comes complete with all the muscles that available with an overview of all anatomy systems moving joints, complete with a clear plastic bell hold the eyeball in place and the lacrimal gland or with a focus on the muscular system, skeletal jar to display the finished product in. The book too. The head model shows one side of the head system or spine. The anatomy poster measures includes projects, experiments, and incredible with muscle, and one side of the head with bone, 2’x3’ and is available laminated or on durable facts about the skeleton. A 1992 Parent’s Choice while the skull shows how the brain fits inside paper. It includes diagrams of skeletal and mus- award winner. the skull and the spinal cord as well. The human cular structures; respiratory, digestive, circulatory, 005092 ...... 19.95 13.95 body (torso) model features removable organs, a endocrine, nervous, and male and female repro- segment of the spinal cord and back muscles, ductive systems; the skull, brain, ear, eye and Human Anatomy Models (2-AD) removable ribs and a bisected head for a look at skin; the structure of bones, vertebrae and nerves; The details on these models several body systems. The ear model depicts the and more. The system specific posters measure are amazing! They are scien- inner, outer and middle ear. – Jess 22” x 28” and provide anterior, posterior, and tifically accurate and would be EACH MODEL (except noted) 21.50 17.75 lateral views of their unique systems. Each poster a great visual reference to help 018879 Human Body (Torso/Head) contains hundreds of anatomical identifications. you study different parts of the 046935 Ear An excellent learning tool to complement any human body. These models can 040056 Exploded Skull . . . . .29.99 25.95 anatomy coloring book or study of anatomy. ~ be viewed as cross sections or 043192 Eye Deanne from the outside, and they each 043193 Hand 022919 Laminated Poster . .10.95 9.50 have detachable parts. There are 1 or 2 pieces 046936 Head ...... 29.99 25.95 022920 Paper Poster . . . .6.95 5.95 on each model which are transparent, in order 043194 Heart 019026 Circulatory System . 17.95 14.95 to give you the “inside view.” Models vary from 004611 Kidney . . . . . 26.50 21.50 024707 Muscular System . . 17.95 14.95 6” for the torso, down to about 3.5” for other 043196 Muscle & Skeleton 024708 Skeletal System . . .17.95 14.95 models. “Ein-O’s I Know Guide” is included 040052 Pregnancy . . . . 29.99 25.95 with each model, offering information, dia- 017186 Respiratory System 27.99 22.95 grams, and activity suggestions. Models come 047919 Skin (B.) . . . . .26.50 21.50 Models & Kits in a sturdy, plastic, storage container, and for the 044657 Skeleton . . . . . 20.99 17.75 oddly-shaped models (eye and heart) a stand is 043198 Skull/Cranial Nerve Ready, Set, Bodies! Kit (PK-3) included on which the model can be displayed. 025533 Stomach & Organs Children are never too young to discover their Most of the models are preassembled. This 004228 Transparent Human .42.99 34.95 amazing body! This educational craft kit contains is probably good, since there are no assembly C. all the necessary supplies to complete 8 activities instructions. Watch how you take them apart so that teach young children about their bodies, in a that you can put them back together correctly! (I way that they can understand. Make a body col- found it difficult to align some of the pieces when lage, a heartbeat drum, a paper bag lung, con- reassembling the models.) ~ Donna nect the bones of a skeleton with pipe cleaners, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. a brain cap, a nutrition chart, a giant mouth with EACH MODEL ...... 15.40 11.75 teeth for brushing, and even learn to read without 012681 Brain/Skull 012693 Skin using your eyes using Braille. Included supplies: 012682 Eye 012694 Teeth/Gums 20 printed paperboard shapes, 6 printed paper 012690 Heart 012696 Torso shapes, 269 stickers, paper tape, glue stick, shredded tissue paper, yarn, paper cups, pipe Squishy Science (3-AD) cleaners, paper straw, paper bag and instructions Squishy science is a unique way to explore A. B. with fun fact. You provide the curious child! If human body systems. Each kit contains squishy, plan on teaching more than one child, you will somewhat sticky (kind of lifelike!) organs that need additional kits. ~ Deanne you can “dissect” with the tools included. An ☼Foam Human Anatomy Manipulatives (3-AD) 016706 ...... 25.00 18.95 illustrated booklet contains information on the Add splash to your science class with these human body and suggested activities. brightly colored, soft, foam manipulatives. Each Human Anatomy Wooden Magnetic Set (PK-AD) EACH KIT ...... 24.99 19.95 puzzle measures approximately 8”x 11 1/2” and Anatomically correct, yet simply illustrated, this 052445 Brain (A.) contains punch-out anatomy parts that are fully set of 24 wooden magnetic figures provides a Construct your own model skull with 8 labeled. Once removed from the base, labels hands-on, visual model of various body systems. squishy brain parts, 2 squishy eyeballs, trans- disappear and children can identify the parts Male and female figures are divided top and bot- parent skull and base, and 4 vertebrae pieces specified. Use quality dry erase markers for Write tom, with various magnets holding the muscular, with spinal cord. Forceps, scalpel, tweezers, on/Wipe off learning activities. Essential hands- vascular, skeletal and organ systems (including and 32-page booklet included. on resource to aid in memorizing basic body sexual organs) as well as one set of clothing 052446 Human Body parts. ~ Deanne (complete with physician lab coat!) Magnetic Includes a 12” transparent human body model 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs pieces are encased in a clear vinyl bag with han- & stand, 12 plastic bones and muscles, 9 EACH PUZZLE ...... 3.99 3.75 dles for easy portability. ~Deanne squishy vital organs, a body parts organizer 003034 Brain 003143 Eye 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs chart, tweezers and forceps for construction 003064 Cell 003186 Heart 031366 ...... 19.99 17.99 and “autopsy,” and a 33-page booklet. 003095 Ear (C.) 048140 Skeleton See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 727 Felt Human Body Pre-cut Set Puzzles & Games Somebody: Five Anatomy Games in One (K-5) Give your children a close-up to the inner A fun introduction to anatomy for the young. workings of the human body, allowing them Human Body Jumbo Floor Puzzle (PK-AD) There are five different games and two different to identify and place major organs on the felt Designed for the younger children in your fami- levels of play (two different card sets) - or just use torso. The human body torso itself is 34” in ly, this 24 jumbo-piece puzzle is perfect for little the vinyl peel-and-stick plastic body parts and Some height, and beautifully illustrated. The human hands. Puzzle pieces measure approximately Body boards as puzzles to familiarize children with brain and other structures in the head are shown 6-8” in length and are made of sturdy cardboard, the locations of body parts. Up to four may play. bisected, as are the lungs.. However, other slightly thicker than the Human Anatomy Floor [A favorite game of Mark, our science editor!] structures such as the major veins and arteries, Puzzle from Melissa and Doug (#018147) for 003129 ...... 29.99 19.95 and the heart are shown whole, as are the rest of older children. Fully and realistically illustrat- the structures in the lower torso. The 34 pieces ed, this double-sided puzzle contains skeletal Cytosis: Cell Biology Game (5-AD) range widely in size, from the 10” large intestine structure on one side and organs/blood vessels 017639 ...... 49.99 39.95 to individual cells of about 1” in height. Pieces on the other. Major bones and organs/vessels vary from actual body parts to place on the torso, are labeled. Completed puzzle measures 4 ft. in Optical Illusions to diagrammed depictions of individual cells and length. Cardboard box includes carrying handle Optical Illusions Coloring Book (3-AD) tissues, stages in growth and reproduction, and for easy portability. ~ Deanne Bring imaginative and inventive coloring to a diseases. A 32-page lesson guide is included, to 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs selection of dazzlingly deceptive designs with aid teaching of the different body systems, and 004575 ...... 12.99 11.69 Escher-like pictorial qualities. Optical illusions health habits. are always fun to look at; coloring the masterly, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Make and Move Human Body (K-6) mind-bending illusions in this book adds an extra 036122 ...... 29.95 23.95 This adorable set is a great way for your children dimension of challenge and enjoyment. to be introduced to human anatomy. The 28 page, 020003 ...... 3.99 3.50 Human Body Lab (Magic School Bus) (K-5) oversized book (7.5” x 14.2”) takes your child on Follow Ms. Frizzle and her class on a thrilling a journey through each part of the human body – Visual Illusions Coloring Book (3-AD) journey through the human body. Packaged in Bony Frame, muscles (On the Move), respiratory Popping squares, receding circles, impossibili- your own cardboard Magic School Bus, travel system (Deep Breath), Blood Flow, Beating Heart, ties - all are visual illusions. Does the cube go through 20 experiments and activities using the digestive system (Eating), Liver & Kidneys, Brain, in or out? Is the line straight or curved? Precise included materials. Bend bones, dilate your Nervous System, Seeing & Hearing, and Skin & and elaborate designs are unbelievable when pupils, make a lung model, learn about finger- Hair. Cute, animated illustrations have a lot of colored! printing, and more - it even includes a plastic kid-appeal, as they learn about their body. A glos- 020004 ...... 3.95 3.50 human skeleton. If you want more than just sary provides a list of words with definitions that the kit, add the human body Magic School Bus may be new to young students. The larger, thick books (#013548, #060074) and DVD (#053075) puzzle pieces (28) assemble to make a 38-inch HEALTH for a fun human body unit study. floor puzzle of the human body. Even better, the 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. unique way the pieces fit together allow you to Instructional 033509 ...... 39.99 32.50 move the limbs. Children can learn to identify the parts on their puzzle, as they read their way ALPHA OMEGA HEALTH PROGRAMS My Senses Kit – Go Science (3-AD) through the book. Pieces can be stored in the We can learn the basics from the colorful box attached to the back of the book. ~ Donna Horizons Health Program (K-8) science readers that are available, but why not CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Horizons has developed a quality health pro- engage those senses while reading and learning 029848 ...... 19.95 14.25 gram which incorporates the Bible into the realm about them? Make some perfume (or maybe a of health education. If you believe that God stink bomb!), check for sourness, confuse your Human Body Floor Puzzle (K-6) created us in His image, you will want to train sense of touch, try your hand at Braille, make Don’t just learn the pieces of a human body - your children to care for their whole person in a hearing aid, find your dominant eye, make a put one together for yourself! This high-quality a way that is glorifying to Him. God has given telescope – the activities are many (those named floor puzzle contains 100 pieces, and when us the task to care for ourselves as part of His are just a sampling) and explore through the 5 completed, is 4’ tall. It’s double-sided, with the creation. Horizons Health provides you with the senses in a very engaging manner. The 62-page skeletal system portrayed on one side and the opportunity to deal with basic life issues from a guide book is glossy and colorful with plenty of major organs and blood vessels portrayed on Christian perspective. pictures and illustrations to make completing the the other, in bright, eye-catching colors. Major Each level of the program deals with 11 strands of activities easier. Most of the things you need are bones and structures are labeled with a number health education: emotional/mental health, social included in the kit, with just a few things you will and identified at the bottom of the puzzle. The health, family life/human sexuality, growth and need to collect yourself. - Zach pieces are made of heavy-duty cardboard, which development, personal health, community health, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. the manufacturer claims is 20% thicker than that nutrition, disease prevention, safety and first aid, 014022 ...... 34.95 24.95 of other puzzles, and have an easy-to-clean sur- substance use and abuse; and consumer health. face, which is always a plus to something lying Throughout the levels of the course, students will KidzLabs Glow Human Skeleton (3-AD) on the floor of a busy household! be given scripture to reinforce the concepts being Blend crafting with science and this kit is the 018417 ...... 12.99 9.99 taught. Units can be taught in any order, so you result. Using the materials in this kit, you will don’t have to follow the order of the lessons in the mold the skeleton pieces out of plaster, paint book. This allows you some flexibility. At each them, attach the magnets, and then you are ready level, there is a focus on different aspects of health. to practice and learn the bones of the human Kindergarten curriculum helps children recognize skeleton. Included in this set are two molding God’s will for healthy living. Grade 1 teaches them trays, fine plaster powder, paint brush, gray the importance of health. Grade 2 gives tips for and glow-in-the-dark paint, magnets, unlabeled healthy living. Grade 3 teaches students about their skeleton diagram, 3 real x-rays, and instruction body systems. Grade 4 shows students how God sheet. Hang the unlabeled diagram on a mag- made them. Grade 5 develops fitness disciplines, netic surface (refrigerator, file cabinet, magnetic connecting with their emotions, and understanding white board, etc.) and use the finished magnetic their changing bodies. Grade 6 shows students skeletal pieces for practice labeling. What a great how to be healthy inside and out, and grade 7/8 fun way to learn about the human skeleton! ~ helps young people identify their spiritual gifts, Donna 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs communicate with others, and understand gender 043144 ...... 15.00 11.50 differences. 728 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. In each level there are lessons on personal 004825 Switched-On . . . 56.95 51.26 wonderful resource to teach our children skills safety. At the K-2 levels the unit includes stranger Health Quest is also available in the soft- necessary for success. No Christian content. ~ education, and in grades K-8 there is one lesson ware-based Switched-On Schoolhouse for- Deanne on sexual abuse. These lessons are taught in very mat. Please refer to the Curriculum/Unit EACH BOOK ...... 19.95 17.45 age-appropriate terms. Sex education is presented Studies section of this catalog for more in 007600 Book One in the context of family life and human sexuali- depth information on this product. Now Chronological or social/emotional skill level: ty. Every level of the program will have lessons comes in USB flash drive format. Minimum ages 4-7 about human sexuality, and in 5th grade they deal system requirements: Windows 7/ Windows 007707 Book Two specifically with puberty and its changes. AIDS 8 & 8.1 and Windows 10. Chronological or social/emotional skill level: education is presented in the context of disease 040050 ☼Monarch® . . . 49.95 44.96 ages 5-8 prevention. The subject of AIDS isn’t introduced Online course access for one student for an 007644 Book Three until 3rd grade, and 5th grade has a lesson on sex- 18 month subscription period. Chronological or social/emotional skill level: ually transmitted diseases. Remember, the units ages 7-10 are stand alone, and you can do only the units that Health (Alpha Omega) (8-12) 007585 Book Four fit your curriculum needs. This one-semester high school course begins Chronological or social/emotional skill level: The Teacher Guide lays each lesson out for you. with a study of major body systems, then con- ages 9-13 It begins with a list of materials and things you centrates on ways to keep those body systems need to prepare for the lesson. It then gives you healthy: good nutrition, exercise and personal a list of objectives for that lesson. A background hygiene. In addition to physical health, the section will give you some additional information course also delves into the spiritual, emotion- that will help with explanations to the student. al, and social well-being of the individual. A The lesson is then presented in a step-by-step unit on responsible living rounds out the study. fashion, followed by a student activity. A list of Contains five LIFEPACs and a teacher’s guide. related activities and optional reading is suggest- 010612 LIFEPAC Boxed Set .54.95 49.46 ed for extension or extra reinforcement of the 013274 Switched-On . . . 56.95 51.26 topic. The curriculum is intended to be taught Course is also available as an interactive 2-3 days per week. curriculum software. Features include auto- The Student Workbook at the kindergarten matic grading and record keeping, videos, level contains 40 student visuals and drawing animations, and sound files, custom curric- activities. Grades 1-8 include visuals and writing ulum options, advanced lesson planning, a activities. All activities in the workbooks are variety of desktop themes, printing options, administered by an adult. Unit evaluations are and more. Please refer to the Curriculum/ included beginning at grade 3. Workbook pages Unit Studies section of this catalog for more are referenced in the materials list found in the details. Now comes in USB flash drive format. Healthy Me (K-3) Teacher Guide for the appropriate lesson. A Minimum system requirements: Windows 7/ Every child should know how to properly clean Student Book is used for grades 3-6. This text Windows 8 & 8.1 and Windows 10. and care for themselves. They should also devel- includes full-color photos and illustrations, addi- 040055 ☼Monarch® Health .49.95 44.96 op good safety habits. “Healthy Me” starts with tional readings, and questions to help reinforce Online course access for one student for an guidelines, activities and projects to teach kids the lesson 18 month subscription period. to keep their teeth, bodies, and hands clean. Although written for the Christian school ~~~~~~~~~~~ Then it discusses healthy eating, teaching them setting, lessons are completely appropriate for which foods are good for them, with recipes for homeschool. You’ll find group and team activi- ☼Myself & Others: Lessons for Social yummy treats and snacks for them to make. But ties suggested in the teacher book that you will Understanding, Habits and Manners (PK-8) staying healthy doesn’t just mean just cleaning up be able to do with a single child with some Created to teach common courtesy, healthy properly and eating right; exercise and activities adaptation. This curriculum definitely fits a need habits, character and compassion, this 14-week to stretch muscles is also needed. It tackles this within the Christian community. It is important course is a perfect complement to your curricu- subject with lots of fun ideas for keeping fit. The to teach our children accountability to God for lum or to provide an enjoyable summer learning last part covers safety. It’s important for kids to the way we live our lives. The things they learn opportunity. This series was designed as a know their home information, play safety, and to apply now will help students establish patterns supplement to the Simply Classical Curriculum know where emergency exits are. Keep your that can benefit them for life. from Memoria Press, and it will appeal to child healthy - and safe. EACH STUDENT BOOK . . .11.95 10.76 families with younger children who seek to 007997 ...... 14.95 11.50 EACH WORKBOOK . . . . .9.95 8.96 teach vital social skills. Each book focuses on 5 EACH TCHR GD (exc noted) .14.95 13.46 components: the basic social rules for daily life; Healthy Habits for Healthy Kids (K-6) Student Workbook Teacher forming good habits for good hygiene as well Help students learn to make healthy food choic- Grade K 020758 020723 as physical and mental health; safety in various es and appreciate the value of exercise as they Grade 1 020728 020639 circumstances; manners and serving others well; develop good habits for life. Easy-to-use work- Grade 2 020732 020648 and building listening skills and attention span. books have a CD-ROM, each one with printable Grade 3 020588 020745 020649 This is accomplished through quality literature, activity pages and a food & fitness journal to Grade 4 020595 020749 020662 discussion questions, and varied activities. Books keep track of their diet and exercise. Aligned to Grade 5 020598 020753 020671 are leveled, with Book 1 targeting a chronologi- both Common Core standards and the NHE stan- Grade 6 020602 020754 020672 cal or maturity age between 4-7 years. Each book dards, information and activities are based on the Grade 7-8 020755 begins with a readiness assessment, list of social USDA Food Guidance System (ChooseMyPlate. 020674 Gr 7-8 Tchr Guide . 19.95 17.96 skills and related activities, and general teaching gov). Your students will explore the food groups, guidelines. Following this are lesson plans cov- learn about calories, carbs, fat, vitamins and Health Quest (Alpha Omega) (4-7) ering 4 days per week. Anticipate daily lessons minerals, and their roles in overall health. Also This course from Alpha Omega helps students taking 30-90 minutes per day. 46-54 pgs, sc. covered are food safety, germ prevention, and apply the term “health” to their bodies, minds, Books 1 and 2 offer optional read-aloud recom- dental care. Black and white pages have a variety and emotions. They see what a healthy lifestyle mendations, while Books 3 and 4 incorporate the of word puzzles, charts, graphics, information is and how to attain it. Nutrition, injury and read-alouds. All books provide supplementary and questions to answer. Answer key in the back. disease, and stewardship are also discussed. Five read aloud suggestions to extend the lessons. 96pp, pb. -Sara LIFEPACs and a Teacher’s Guide are included in Packages with required resources are also avail- EACH BOOK ...... 13.99 10.95 the set. able. Parental involvement is integral to success 034393 Grade K 034406 Grades 3-4 004789 LIFEPAC Boxed Set .54.95 49.46 through teaching, modeling and assessing. A 034403 Grades 1-2 034413 Grades 5+ See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 729 I Am Awesome! Healthy Workbook for Kids! (3-8) dent text, teacher edition, and tests. This level is Health, Wellness, and Physical Fitness (5-8+) Introduce your children to the power of being intended to be used for both 5th and 6th grade, This reproducible workbook assists students in emotionally and physically healthy! Written with so the Student Text is divided into two “books.” looking at a wide variety of health-related topics the distinct goal of helping tweens and early Each “book” is about 150 pages in length and and how they affect individuals. Thirteen sec- teens develop a healthy, positive self esteem, divided into five units. You get two years of tions address topics such as lifestyle and longev- each of the 6 chapters focuses on one of the six health for one low price! Each unit is divided ity, heredity, exercise and fitness, communicable types of maturity: Personal, Emotional, Physical, into parts and a review rounds out each unit. It diseases, noncommunicable diseases, tobacco, Social, Intellectual and Ethical. should take approximately 30 weeks to complete alcohol, drugs, nutrition, mental and emotional Topically, students will evaluate their personal a “book,” doing one part of each unit per week. health, consumer health, safety and first aid. support systems and future goals: how to deal The text is a hardcover book, so students are to Each section includes informational text on the with stress (as well as those things that “push complete exercises and chapter reviews on their topic followed by activities to explore the topic their buttons”); proper hygiene, nutrition and the own paper. Book 1 covers facts about the cell, further. Some activities include: reading about value of physical activities; manners; choosing food and nutrition, blood, safety and first aid, Mendel’s pea experiments and completing a friends; job interviews and intellectual goals; and mental/emotional/spiritual growth. A special heredity chart to determine traits of several off- and understanding their personal value system; feature of Book1 is Exercising for Fun and Health spring, researching your family health history and understanding consequences; empathy and ran- includes instructions for a variety of games. Book completing a family health history questionnaire, dom acts of kindness. The appendix provides 2 builds upon the content of Book 1 and contin- determining which type of exercise is appropriate additional resources to support development ues with nutrition, safety and first aid, structure for several sample individuals, matching symp- including a calendar of interesting dates to cel- of the human body, the body’s interior resources, toms and characteristics with the name of the ebrate, things to do when bored, skills to teach healthy personalities, and meeting handicapped disease, writing a truthful cigarette commercial, yourself, party theme ideas, stress relievers, how people. At the back of the text is a thorough taking a nutrition quiz, evaluating one’s own to deal with loss, signs and symptoms of eating glossary of the terms found throughout the text. diet, creating a sleep record, and much, much disorders (in yourself or a friend), helplines list of The separate Test Booklet includes a chapter more. There is a good mix of information and a emergency phone numbers and even a listing of test for all chapters in both Book 1 and Book 2. wide variety of activities, including ones geared birth signs (zodiac). This Teacher Edition includes all student pages, to help the student analyze his or her own life- Consumable workbook is available with black answer keys (including the tests), lessons sugges- style, to perhaps see changes they could make. and white graphics and text or in a full color tions, and discussion questions. 92 pages including answer key and internet version (content is the same in both). 187 pgs, Mankind Marvelously Made is intended for 7th resource list. - Jess pb. ~ Deanne and 8th grades. The book is divided into four 028068 ...... 12.99 9.50 014490 Black/White . . . .19.99 18.50 units: human body, food study, safety and first 014491 Color ...... 34.95 32.50 aid, and mental health. The units can be done in any order. This level has a student text, teacher Schoolaid Health Series (3-8) edition, and test booklet. The text is hardcover Schoolaid makes teaching health very acces- and students are expected to complete all of their sible and affordable, using a simple format that writing on their own paper. You could complete covers the material in a no-frills manner. this level by spreading it out over two years and The third grade level, Healthy Happy Habits, doing a portion of the units each year, or com- focuses on every-day habits, physical safety, and plete it in one academic year by doing health getting along with others. Lessons are quick and every day of your school week. working two days per week to complete each The Student Text is 334 pages and includes the lesson, you will finish in 30 weeks. The thirty textual information, study guide questions at the Total Health: Talking about Life’s Changes (7-8) lessons are divided equally into five chapters, end of each chapter and review exercises at the Little brother to Total Health: Choices for a and each chapter is rounded out with a chapter end of each unit. The Teacher Edition includes Winning Lifestyle, this one is designed for junior review and test (tests are found at the back of student pages, answers to all questions and tests, high and covers topics more relevant to this age the book). There is no separate teacher edition notes to help the teacher and notes for first aid group following the same basic format and topics (no answer key), but at the front of the student practice sessions. The Test Booklet includes as the original. Physical, mental, social, and spir- workbook there is an explanation of the course a unit one test, food unit test, farm safety test, itual health are all covered from a fairly conser- and lesson suggestions. The publisher suggests Chapter 2 test of Unit 3 (Hazards Around the vative Christian point of view. Passages from the purchasing an extra student workbook to fill in Rural Home), Chapter 3 test of Unit 3 (Weather NKJV are included throughout the book for every with answers – an answer key for future students. Related Precautions), Chapter 4 test of Unit 3 area of health. The softcover textbook is easy Some of the exercises include word searches, (Sports and Recreation), and Basic First Aid Test. to read and contains vocabulary words in bold, drawing, cutting and pasting, short answer, and This series is printed in black and white, and the black and white graphics, and important facts or more. The workbook is only 60 pages long, so content is reliable and straightforward. Don’t let interesting questions in large print. The physical perfect for younger children. this program sneak past if you’re looking for a health section covers body systems like skeletal, Good Growth Guide is the fourth grade level. budget-friendly health from a Christian perspec- muscular, nervous, and digestive, but does not This 116-page workbook “follows” the twins, tive. ~ Donna touch on reproduction at all. Nutrition, fitness, Jason and Joel, as they learn about good nutri- 042566 Healthy Happy Habits exercise, diseases, and more are also covered, tion; safety and first aid; good sportsmanship; Workbook (3) ...... 4.00 with thorough explanations and some helpful basic anatomy and personal care; courtesy and 042563 Good Growth Guide diagrams. The mental health section focuses on manners; and Christian hospitality. There are Wkbk (4) . . . . . 5.00 this age group’s search for identity and desire five chapters, each divided into six parts, for a to fit in and uses Scripture and encouragement total of 30 parts to be done, one per week. The Body’s Building Blocks (5-6): to help students see they are created to be who sixth part of every chapter is a review and test. 042531 Tchr ...... 10.50 God wants them to be. It gives advice about how Children will learn how to pack a healthy lunch, 042532 Tests ...... 1.00 to stay mentally healthy during the early teen- do word puzzles, answer short questions, play 042548 Workbook . . . . 8.00 age years, like focusing on what really matters, active games, and more. There is a bit more read- BBBSET Set ...... 19.50 18.50 talking to God about problems, and staying open ing at this level, but still age appropriate. There and being yourself around friends and family. It is no teacher edition (no answer key), but simple Mankind Marvelously Made (7-8): also discusses what “success” really is and gives teacher instruction is offered on the inside of the 042574 Tchr ...... 10.50 guidelines for rebounding from mistakes. The workbook’s front and back covers. 042575 Tests ...... 1.00 social health section covers a wide rang of top- The Body’s Building Blocks is the 5th and 6th 042583 Text ...... 8.00 ics. The need for and ways to develop good rela- grade portion of this series by Schoolaid. There MMMSET Set ...... 19.50 18.50 tionships with adults, siblings, and friends of both are three components to the curriculum – stu- genders is explained. Guy/girl friendships are dis- 730 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. cussed, with emphasis on waiting to date, group Starline Press Health Set (9-12) for Pregnancy, Childbirth, Infants and Young dating, and learning about courting. Respecting In keeping with the Starline Press format (see Children,” this is an easy pick-up-and-do guide others, ignoring peer/media pressure, personal Starline Press Science description), this one for using oils. The book begins with an intro- hygiene, good posture, and drug and alcohol semester course (5 units) will meet the require- duction to essential oils, what they are, and the abuse are other topics covered. The final section ments for ½ credit high school course. Topics different ways to use them (inhaling, diffusing, focuses on spiritual health, which includes steps covered in this short series are nutrition, healthy topically, etc.). The majority of the book is students can take to make sure their relationship choices, stress, risky behavior (sexually transmit- devoted to an alphabetical list of symptoms, with with God is the most important thing in their ted diseases/alcohol/tobacco), emotions, crises/ essential oil treatments detailed for each symp- lives. It reminds students to rely fully on God grief/depression, suicide, personality, mental dis- tom. There are usually several different options and accept His plan for their lives. The entire orders, addiction, communicable diseases, fam- with instructions on where/how to apply, if and textbook is composed of twelve chapters, with ily history of disease, and today’s health issues. how to dilute, etc. The last portion of the book a review page after each. The review pages list 055693 ...... 99.75 96.95 is full of testimonials from families, telling how vocabulary words from the chapter (also included essential oils have worked for them. Although in a glossary), a few short answer questions, and Informational / Textual Resources there are multiple brands available, the book spe- an “Applying the Truth” section where personal cifically references Young Living Essential Oils. essay-type questions are asked using the content ☼F is for Feelings (PK-3) 111 pgs, pb. ~ Megan of the chapter and paralleled Bible verses. Unlike Wise parents look for opportunities to dis- 027005 ...... 12.95 12.50 the high school version, this text is accompanied cuss appropriate emotions with their children by a workbook, which provides worksheets for and this read-aloud will equip you to initiate Supplemental Resources each chapter in the text, and activities include conversations about the positive and negative short answer questions, fill in the blank, labeling, feelings they experience. Using the 26 letters Activity Journals & Charts matching, and defining. The review pages from of the alphabet, children will learn to recog- the textbook are also reprinted in the workbook, nize an array of emotions from afraid to zany; Happy Feet, Healthy Food (1-7+) with more room given for answering questions. along with others they may be familiar with like Rather than simply telling kids how they should The Teacher Edition features reduced size pages happy, sad or mad. While the text is simple, exercise and what they should eat, this attrac- of the student text with teaching notes and the authors have supplied 4 pages of discussion tive little journal offers them space to record assignments in the margins, suggested lesson and activity suggestions for parents and teachers how well they’ve eaten, and how much they’ve plans, additional teaching notes, skit suggestions to help children share, express and embrace exercised during the week, with some cute little and online acess to transparencies and other their emotions, and encourage development of “extras” besides. The journal includes 52 weeks resources. Test & Quiz Masters contains two emotionally healthy teens and adults. Part of the of journal pages, to last for a whole year. Each quizzes and one test for each chapter along with Simply Classical Myself and Others curriculum. week is given a two-page spread. On the left- answer keys to the tests, quizzes and chapter Appealing colorful illustrations. Oversized book hand page, you’ll find short lists of recommended reviews (from the student text).~ Rachel measures 11” x 9”. 36 pgs, sc. ~ Deanne activities, healthy snacks, and a tip or two about 009420 Student Text ...... 24.95 009801 ...... 9.99 8.50 how to eat healthier or how to make active exer- 009421 Teacher Edition . . . 69.95 cise more fun. The right-hand page contains the 009422 Test & Quiz Master . 18.95 What Makes You Ill? Starting Point Science (1-4) journal part, and includes a physical activity log, 009423 Workbook . . . . . 11.50 This Usborne book is excellent introduction to divided by day of the week. Kids are encouraged 009424 Workbook Ans Key . . 7.25 health, formatted as answers to basic questions. to write down their “active” achievements for the THTALC Package (all 5 above) 129.15 128.95 Generous illustrations are instructive and inter- day, even if some days they are not as ambitious. esting; text is crisp and easy to read with “just The bottom of the page features a fill-in-the-grid Total Health: Choices for a Winning Lifestyle enough” information presented. A very nice, “time tracker”, where they can fill in a square for (7-12) simple way to explore illnesses, causes, germs every ten minutes of exercise completed that day; Total Health encompasses all facets of health and more with curious children. a “healthy food 9-square,” where they can draw (spiritual, physical, mental, and social) written 006654 ...... 4.99 4.49 a happy face or place a sticker into a square for from a Christian perspective. Three components each healthy food eaten that week; and a “writer are available: teacher edition, student book, and ☼National Geographic Complete Guide to & artist corner” where they can sketch or jot test/quiz book. Content is on the conservative Natural Home Remedies (AD) down a thought about exercise or healthy eating side. Little space is wasted on drug abuse or Subtitled, 1,025 Easy Ways to Live Longer, for the week. The journal itself is good-quality, reproduction; the book tends to accentuate the Feel Better, and Enrich Your Life, this National with thick pages and full-color lively illustra- positives, such as health, fitness, and nutrition. Geographic book provides a detailed intro- tions of active kids and healthy snacks sprinkled Medical discussions take a down-the-middle duction to home remedies, healing herbs and throughout. Designed by the founding editor of approach and assume you will visit a M.D., not foods, healthy home and body care, and finally, kidsrunning.com, the journal is full of tried and a homeopath. Dating is considered acceptable, ways to build a healthy lifestyle with personal true tips and helpful advice from someone with a although group dating is encouraged. Above all, choices. An additional chapter explains the solid health and nutrition background. Also, it’s our relationship with God is given high priority, basics of alternative healing traditions including often recommended that recording activities and making this a “healthy” alternative to some sec- aromatherapy, Ayurvedic, Qigong, meditation, accomplishments is very helpful for people trying ular counterparts. and yoga, among others (you’ll have just enough to reach specific goals, and this is particularly The student text is softcover and includes the information to intelligently decide about poten- true for reaching fitness goals. If your family is reading material, as well as end-of-chapter ques- tially controversial methods). Chapters highlight making an effort to be more active and to eat tions, explanation questions, discussion ques- “top picks” in each category: allowing you to more healthily, these journals would be an excel- tions and suggested activities. The teacher’s edi- delve in without being overwhelmed. There are lent tool for the kids to track their progress. - Jess tion includes topics to discuss each lesson, lists also lots of individual tips to apply: make a bak- 032164 ...... 14.00 10.50 of additional resources, worksheets, activities, ing soda bath for heat rashes; build healthy social and more. Student and teacher (with answers) relationships, etc. Note: Not a medical manual. versions of the worksheets are included in the Includes an additional reading list and an index. teacher’s edition. The test/quiz book contains 383 pgs, reinforced pb. ~ Ruth tests and quizzes for each chapter, both with and 066626 ...... 24.00 16.75 without answers, for easy correction. The test/ quiz book is not reproducible. Gentle Babies (AD) 005517 Student Text ...... 28.95 For all those essential oils believers out there, 006302 Teacher Edition . . . 69.95 or for people who would like to give them 006306 Test/Quiz Book . . . 18.95 a try, this book is the perfect starting point. THCFWL Package (all 3 above) 115.60 114.95 Subtitled “Essential Oils and Natural Remedies See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 731 Write It Down - Food & Fitness Journal (1-AD) calories along with a line to calculate the total for activities. Typically, you’ll first read about a body Keep track of your daily nutritional information that meal, plus checkboxes to track your water system, learn its function and all of the major in this pocket-size yellow journal. 120 pages intake and servings of fruits and vegetables, and parts, then continue on to learn about common printed on manila paper with soy ink (made in a couple of lines to note exercise and calories health issues related to that body system and their the USA), and spiral-bound for ease of use, and burned. An attached bookmark will help you causes. This is usually followed up by a closer a hardcover for durability. For every day, there hold your place and an attached elastic band will look at a particular nutrient or group of nutrients is a two-sided page with space to write what holds the book closed, so no crumpled pages. that is beneficial to that particular body system. you eat with nutritional info for breakfast, lunch, 063901 ...... 7.95 6.75 The “Power Recipe” (and associated list of and dinner, beverages, snacks, and water intake. activities) for each chapter is usually related The back of the page has space to record three ☼Break Up with Your Diet (AD) to one of the featured beneficial nutrients. For activities with duration and calories burned, It takes 21 days to create a new habit and this instance, Unit 3, Chapter 4 is on the eyes. The along with space to write how you are feeling workbook/journal maps out 21 days to success first part of the chapter examines the parts of the and goals. It doesn’t take long to keep a log this with developing a healthier lifestyle of intuitive eye and how the eye works. Then you’ll read simple, and the results can be very rewarding. eating. Each day begins with a short teaching (1-2 about eye sight issues including pink eye, sties, 065089 ...... 6.95 pages) followed by targeted journaling exercises cataracts, glaucoma, presbyopia and age-relat- including learning to understand your body’s ed macular degeneration. Next you examine ☼Nutrition and Activity Journals (4-12) hunger and emotional cues. Woven throughout nutrients that help maintain eye health including Teaching kids and teenagers the importance are encouraging quotes and affirmations, intui- antioxidants, beta-carotene (to be converted to of staying healthy is vital to lifelong fitness. The tive nutrition tips, sleep tips, simple meditation, Vitamin A), lycopene, anthocyanosides, DHA, exercise and eating habits developed at this age natural ways to exercise and more. For teens and lutein, zeaxanthin and others. Several foods that are likely to affect their health and happiness adults to help understand their individual bodies, have an adverse effect on eyesight, including their whole life. These journals provide an excel- gain healthy habits and master intuitive eating. trans fatty acids and processed foods are also lent way to teach students good habits, providing Though not integral to the workbook, there are discussed here. Discussion questions include space to record daily exercise and food intake. meditation steps (with a reference to “namaste”) how to protect your eyes, what foods are bad for Daily boxes (enough for a whole semester) and mindfulness. Lie-flat binding with attached your eyes, and applying what you’ve read about prompt students to record food, water and soda elastic band; measures 6 1/2”x 8 1/2”. 96 pgs, the eye to a particular Scripture. The activities are consumption; sleep patterns; nutritional daily hc. ~ Deanne hands on and include spending time blindfolded requirements; and exercises performed. 008312 ...... 10.95 8.95 (elementary level), finding a percentage of family The Elementary Journal (48 pgs) provides members that wear glasses or contact lenses (ele- recording space for three days a week; the other Nutrition mentary), explaining the difference between an journals include 7 days. Having students record ophthalmologist and optometrist (secondary) and their diet and exercise is a great way for them Instructional discussion other meanings of vision (secondary). to spot unhealthy tendencies. The other part of The “Power Recipe” focuses on carrots as an these great journals: included health informa- Nutrition 101: Choose Life! 3rd Ed. (PK-AD) ingredient for a fresh carrot juice smoothie, and tion and plenty of tips on developing a healthy When you’re homeschooling it makes sense several carrot and juicing activity suggestions lifestyle. With age appropriate content, these to study nutrition as a family, right? After all, round out the recipe activities. show students how to adjust their eating and you probably are all preparing and eating the The format of this course makes it extremely activities. The Middle School Journal (80 pgs) same meals, and meal planning and shopping easy to use as a family. You can assign everyone expands on the elementary content and adds may even be cooperative efforts (if not, Mom is to read (or read aloud) the text, and then get back National Standards and President’s Challenge probably overworked!). Nutrition 101: Choose together for the discussion questions. Discussion (a set of exercises used in many P.E. classes to Life! was written for homeschooling families by questions tend to be fairly easy if you’ve read or gauge fitness), healthy living, MyPlate nutrition a team of four moms (including two homeschool heard the chapter, so everyone would be able guidance and places to develop a healthy life- moms) to educate families about the relationship to participate here, maybe even over dinner! style plan. The P.E. Journal (92 pgs) provides between our bodies and the food we eat. It’s a Depending on the ages of your students and the requirements to receive a PE credit on a high unique book in that it is part textbook, part ref- time allotted, you will probably want to pick and school transcript, National standards and the erence, and part cookbook. It’s also a beautiful choose activities to assign. The featured “Power President’s Challenge and helpful information on book, with glossy, full-color pages and good Recipe” would be easy to incorporate into a meal the benefits of exercising and eating right. There quality illustrations and photos. Finally, it’s also and the related activities may naturally fit into are fitness charts, MyPlate guidelines, and places biblically-based with plentiful Scripture referenc- meal preparation. to develop an overall fitness plan and track goals. es (KJV version) and a constant reminder that we While this course is packed with excellent With grade-level focused nutrition and exercise are charged with maintaining the incredible body information, recipes and activities, there are a tips, these journals will reinforce healthy lifestyle systems that God endowed us with. The course few items I should note. First of all, for all of the habits. Great to use with such books as 7 Habits is divided into six main units, covering the major anatomical information and vocabulary covered, of Highly Effective Teens. Help your child get on body systems: the brain and nervous system; there are no tests or worksheets to reinforce the the road to lifelong fitness. Non-reproducible. digestive system; respiratory system and the sens- reading. The focus of the course is really to edu- pb. ~ Rachel/Deanne es; muscular and skeletal systems; cardiovascular cate families and encourage them to change their 044583 Elementary (4-7) . . 9.95 8.25 and immune system; and the endocrine system eating habits, not provide easily graded assess- 042546 Middle School (6-10) .9.95 8.25 and emotions. Units are further divided into ments! However, this would be fairly easy to sup- 042547 P.E. Journal (9-12) . 12.95 10.25 four chapters, each designed to be completed in plement if desired. The recipes and foods you are about a week. The authors provide a suggested encouraged to try are healthy whole foods with Portable Daily Food Journal (4-AD) daily schedule; however, you can easily adapt low to no sugar, whole grains and possibly some Logging what you eat (writing it down) is a this to fit your needs. Each body system studied ingredients you haven’t met before. If you’ve great way to control weight, be sure you are get- ties into a study of a particular nutrient or nutri- never explored your local health food store, ting proper nutrition, and track foods that might ents that you are encouraged to work into your you’ll find quite a few reasons to visit it now! affect your health. This little 4” x 6” book can go diet, and to this end, quite a few healthy, whole- You’ll also find that there are some pretty strong anywhere with you and includes an information food recipes are included. The end of the book opinions presented here, for example, when page to help you get started and 190 formatted is also literally packed with a huge assortment discussing toxins found in household cleaners pages for logging your food – 3 months of daily of appendices (including lots of helpful charts!) and personal care products, or when examin- entries broken down by meals and snacks (2 and a thorough answer key for the activities. ing specific nutrients or supplements-including pages per day), non-dated for use at any time of Each chapter includes text for reading, discussion extensive recommendations for Young Living the year. Each two-page spread includes space to questions, activity suggestions for elementary Essential Oils. You will likely come across some- record three meals and three snacks a day with and secondary students, additional resources for thing here that you may disagree with, based on space to name of each item, amount eaten, and further exploration, a “power recipe” and related your own beliefs, or at least something that will 732 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. make you stop and think (or perhaps do some fairly often for history, science and language arts, on nutrition and fitness are kept to a minimum, further research on). Lastly, I did notice a couple it’s a rarity that a new homeschool health pro- and the fitness routines and exercises will appeal of typos in perusing this resource, which was dis- gram is developed! Author Michele Spadafora equally to girls and boys. Compared to a full- appointing in such an otherwise appealing book. has done an incredible job in pulling together year health course, you won’t find nearly as Whether you are looking for a nutrition course or this easy-to-use, thoroughly Christian P.E. and much content on the human body or physiology trying to educate yourself or your family on why nutrition course that incorporates weekly les- here; the emphasis is truly on practical knowl- you should eat healthier foods, this is definitely sons in “faith, fitness and fuel.” It’s an 18-week edge and motivation to stay fit. It would make a resource to consider. It’s one that you’ll want course that includes three segments on each sense to incorporate the nutritional information to leave on the shelf long after you’ve “finished” of those “building blocks” per week, with tests into the whole family’s diet as well. The text is the course, as you’ll be referring to it again and included after every 3rd or 4th week and lots designed as a consumable, but if your students again! 448 pgs, pb. – Jess/Deanne of helpful and inspiring video content as well. all write in their own journals or notebooks, you 049271 ...... 79.95 77.95 Scheduling works most naturally if you do health could use the text as a family. Christian fami- three days per week for one semester. Each week lies will especially appreciate the emphasis on ReIgnite: Glow with Physical & Spiritual Health includes three topical reading segments (each building your faith while you build your physical - 12-week study (6-AD) about two pages in length), questions for the stu- endurance. 171 pgs, pb. – Jess If we are honest, many of us will admit we want dent, space to write goals for all three areas for 005572 ...... 29.95 27.95 to be healthier, and often start strong in January the week, and space to journal about the week. following a healthier eating plan and exercise “Faith” reading assignments focus on a biblical Nutrition Science (9-AD) regime. But come March, often desire and reality message, typically a goal that we could all work Straightforward and easy to use, this series of are two different things! Part inspiration, part towards in our relationship with the Lord. These booklets is designed to cover the foundations tips and part hands-on, this practical resource include: giving God control, replacing stress with of a nutrition course for high school students. provides a fresh start for parents and teens alike. peace, prayer, worship, loving others, serving Each booklet offers unit projects, recipes, and Weaving together physical and spiritual health others, making disciples, and more. Scripture textual information with fill-in-the-blank ques- teaching, this excellent resource is designed for references are sprinkled throughout the text, and tions, a pre-test, quizzes and a unit test. Projects families or individuals to grow together toward several questions typically follow the reading. range from scripture memorization (KJV) and a healthy lifestyle for life. Weekly lessons begin “Fitness” readings focus on the practical and unit-specific ideas/challenges to complete. The with a Biblically focused article that helps you include the benefits of exercising, frequency of aforementioned ideas/challenges are relatively rethink health from God’s perspective including exercising, warm-ups and cool-downs, proper simple—for example, keep a food diary, exercise topics like Rethinking Fitness (Jesus-centered), form, weight loss basics, core strength, exercise diary or create a meatless meal. Textual informa- Recognizing the Counterfeit god of Food, God is gear, etc. “Fuel” readings focus on nutrition, like tion is presented plainly and focuses on the facts, Good, People Pleasing and other relevant topics. eating portions and proportions, understanding without tedious anecdotes or research that seems Reflection questions are included with some of food labels, the importance of breakfast, avoiding ever-changing. For the more serious student, you the chapters. Following the Spiritual Health read- sugar, the importance of whole grains, eating could assign a topical research project per unit. ings are the Physical Health articles. Topics cov- healthy snacks, avoiding diet mistakes, under- For example, in the protein unit study, research ered include the benefits of exercise and healthy standing eating disorders, and more. Readings the health advantages or disadvantages of egg eating, dangers of sugar, weight loss basics, on fitness and fuel typically do not have ques- consumption. Course topics include balanced healthy eating on a budget and other helpful arti- tions for the student, but are always followed by diet; water, fat and fiber; whole grains, starch cles. The week lesson concludes with a place to a space to write a goal for the week. The tests and sweets; protein; vitamins and minerals; and record weekly goals and schedule your workout. are fairly short and made up entirely of multi- veggies, fruit and weight control. Three-hole Also included is access to the f3 Plan, a dedicat- ple-choice questions (an answer key for these is punched, answer keys contain answers to the ed website with 65 online exercise videos for all included at the end of the book). text questions, pretests, quizzes and unit tests. fitness levels, a fitness forum, weekly menu plans The video content is one of my favorite aspects Publisher states this course meets ½ credit at the for 2 weeks and helpful articles to help you on of the program. It not only allows the author to high school level. Complete set offers all 6 units your journey. Worth mentioning, there are a few “talk to” the student via video, but it also pro- and the 2 answer keys. Workbook set contains graphics in the book that are fuzzy, especially the vides a way to demonstrate proper exercise form, the 6 workbooks and no answers for an addi- scanned photos that accompany brief testimo- workout ideas, or cooking technique. There are tional student use. Non-reproducible. Black and nies. An excellent resource for families that will 32 short videos that complement the content in white illustrations. 16-21 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne inspire and motivate you on your journey to a the book, and prompts to view them are found EACH BOOK ...... 3.10 healthier lifestyle. Index of Bible verses included. at the end of the readings. Students are also 059848 Unit 1: Balanced Diet Spiralbound. 119 pgs. ~ Deanne directed to several “Burst” videos throughout the 059850 Unit 2: Water, Fat, Fiber 005828 ...... 14.95 12.95 program. These videos are about ten minutes 059851 Unit 3: Whole Grains, Starch, Sweets in length and, just like the name suggests, these 059849 Unit 1-3: Answer Key Food and Nutrition for Every Kid (3-7) offer short energetic workouts to get the blood 059852 Unit 4: Protein The hands-on activities, thinking exercises, pumping. These are also found on the author’s 059854 Unit 5: Vitamins & Minerals and humorous illustrations accompanying the website. A DVD is also included with the book 059855 Unit 6: Veggies, Fruit, Weight interesting text in this book will draw students which features three full-body workouts, each 059853 Unit 4-6: Answer Key into the science of food and nutrition. Janice about a ½-hour in length. The workout routines NUTCMP Complete Set . . 24.80 23.75 VanCleave offers 232 pages of explanations and are fast-moving, yet simple enough to follow NUTWKB Workbook Set . .18.60 17.75 experiments for students which easily teach about along with and feature upbeat Christian music carbohydrates, fats, proteins, and vitamins; the from a variety of contemporary Christian artists. Light Speed Nutrition Bundle (9-12) food pyramid; food labels; maintaining a healthy No fancy gear is required; while exercise bands Looking for an engaging way to teach nutrition body weight; digestion; taste; enzymes; acids and make an appearance in several of the workout to your high schoolers? This comprehensive bases; and many other critical aspects of nutrition. videos, and weights and exercise balls are dis- DVD series may be exactly what you are look- Each of the 25 chapters begins with an interesting cussed in the book, most fitness routines do not ing for. Correlated to state standards, this fast description of the nutritional component or pro- require any equipment. Whether you use the paced and fun series provides an overview of cess being studied and then offers short thinking routines included or your own fitness program, health and nutrition. Topics include: What is exercises, followed by a simple, fun experiment the student is asked to work out at least three nutrition?; Macronutrients: carbohydrates, fats, visually depicting the attributes of the passage. times a week, outside of specific assignments and protein; digestion; metabolism; metabolic 025097 ...... 14.95 11.95 from the book. syndrome; sugar overload and processed foods; This easy-to-implement program would be calories; nutrients; hunger and appetite; food Faithful Workouts P.E. & Nutrition Program perfect to do together as a family. The readings groups; vitamins and minerals; water; nutritional (5-12) are fairly short and easy for students at different disorders; exercise; weight management and While new homeschool curriculums crop up ability levels to understand. Technical details weight loss; alternative diets; psychology of eat- See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 733 ing; the food industry; organic foods; fresh/local physical activity. Included are 25 charts and 100 Focuses on control skills, fitness, creative foods; food safety; how to make healthy choices stickers to help track progress and celebrate suc- movement and dance, and phys ed with and being an informed consumer. cess. You and your child can set goals together other subject areas. It includes plenty of Produced by Cerebellum, the company behind and experience the satisfaction of your accom- games from other countries, and the termi- the Standard Deviant Nutrition DVD, this set plishments. At the top, write in the appropriate nology reflects current trends. Muscular and provides a more comprehensive look at nutrition number of hours of activity you would like done skeletal system diagrams are included. and offers a printable workbook. Bundle consists for the week. Also, write in some ideas for exer- 020768 3rd-5th Grade . . .40.95 36.86 of four DVDs and a digital PDF workbook. The cise, such as Karate, soccer, biking, sit-ups, and Focus on body and object control skills, digital workbook contains graphic organizer with so on. Then, each day write down the name of team sport skills, rules, strategies, teamwork, lecture outline; group activities-which may be the activity and the amount of time spent doing health fitness, and creative movement and modified for homeschool use; transcript of video it. Raking the lawn, tag, and shooting baskets dance. There is a section included on specif- information; short answer questions-recall and are all excellent ways to stay active. Finally, at ic sport skills for teachers who want to intro- critical thinking; and quizzes. Answer key pro- the end of the week, write down a new goal for duce sports earlier. As with the PreK-2nd, vided, running time is 220 min. ~ Deanne the next week, such as “I will try for at least 1 this level contains more games from different 051984 ...... 49.98 30.50 hour of activity each day.” This is the fun and countries, updated terminology, and muscu- easy way to track activities, record progress, and lar and skeletal system diagrams. Nutrition and Fitness (9-AD) encourage good behavior! 020769 6th-8th Grade . . .40.95 36.86 Many students have an increased awareness of 033162 ...... 6.99 5.50 Focus on team sports, recreational sports, nutrition and fitness around high school, and this cooperative games, intramurals, interscholas- is also an essential age for them to learn about Physical Fitness / Exercise tic athletics, health fitness, and creative move- healthy habits in order for them to take care of ment and dance. Team sports include soccer, their bodies. This book provides a well-rounded Instructional touch football, volleyball, basketball, floor study for just that purpose. The book is composed hockey, softball, and rack and field. There of fifty reproducible student lessons and an answer 303 Kid-Approved Exercises & Active Games (PK-6) is also a section called “Sports Exploration” key. These pages are presented in three different If you have ever thought, “I wish I had a tenth which includes many activities that aren’t parts. The first twenty-five pages cover pro- of their energy,” when you look at your chil- commonly found in Christian schools or tein, fats, carbohydrates, fiber, vitamins, calcium, dren as they run, hop, giggle and climb across the homeschool/co-op setting. Evaluation and water, salt, alcohol, energy, and more. Here stu- playgrounds and living rooms, then you may grading suggestions included. dents will learn about all of these individual com- need this book to help channel that energy! 020783 9th-12th Grade . . 40.95 36.86 ponents of nutrition. In the next section, they’ll Make physical fitness fun as they learn to follow Focus on team sports, cooperative games, work with these components in order to discover directions, focus, reason, share and even develop carryover sports and recreational activities, how to eat well, maintain an ideal (healthy!) self-control. Icons are attached to each activity so intramurals, interscholastic athletics, health weight, and be a wise consumer. They’ll research parents & teachers know how to plan for space, fitness, and creative movement and dance. diets, the importance of breakfast, vegetarian- group size, music & equipment. This is a fun A perspective for physical education in the ism, exercise, calories, nutrient supplements, and resource for homeschooling families and co-ops, Christian school, decisional issues in phys- many other relevant topics. The last part helps teachers, camp counselors, coaches and youth ical education, administrative issues, and a students evaluate all of the information they’ve group leaders. All activities were kid-tested and health fitness program are included. learned through four different tests and work- chosen as their favorites. The pre-K/K book activ- sheets. By the end of this course, your students ities include stretches, active games, balance, Switched on Schoolhouse Physical Fitness (9-12) will have a working knowledge of nutrition and ball games, rhythm and have fun names like Toe, A practical, one-semester elective that nurtures healthy habits. Please note that that although the Toe, Tootsie and Tricky Legs. 140 pp, pb ~ Sara your child’s body and mind with interactive activities are plentiful and well-designed, there EACH BOOK ...... 14.95 11.95 lessons. Lessons cover basic nutrition, flexibil- is not much reading material included, and some 058748 Preschooler-Approved ity training, cardiovascular fitness, resistance questions asked in the activities assume some level 058747 Kid-Approved (1-3) training, and motivation and mindset. Students of knowledge by the student. To create a com- 058749 Tween-Approved (4-6) are also required to design personal fitness goals plete nutrition study, you will need to add a core and complete exercises using a daily activity text, or supplement with library books. - Melissa Horizons Physical Education (PK-12) log. Quizzes and Tests included. System require- 030505 ...... 26.00 19.95 We get calls occasionally for a physical edu- ments: Windows Vista Service Pack 2/7/8/10. ~ cation curriculum, because it can be hard to Deanne Informational / Textual Resources come up with ideas on your own. And we have 009639 Switched-On Schlhs .56.95 51.26 curriculum for all other subjects; why not a 040692 ☼Monarch® Online .49.95 44.96 Are You What You Eat? (2-7) Bible-based physical education program? So if This is for one student for an 18 month sub- Understanding how food affects your body can you’re one of those people who have called look- scription period. be tricky as an adult, let alone for a kid! This ing, this may be the help you’ve needed. Each book makes it easy for little ones to understand comprehensive Teacher Guide contains plans Ultimate Homeschool Physical Education Game the science behind vitamins, minerals, nutrients, and goals for each grade level for an entire year. Book (K-8) and what their body needs as they grow. While You’ll find teacher instructions, sample lesson This book provides fun and easy-to-use games some elements of dietary science can be a little plans, and student activities. The general focus of and activities that will give your children great detailed, the text in this book presents a good this curriculum is on health fitness for all grade exercise and instill in them a lifelong love of amount of information in a kid-friendly way. levels. Students will be taught healthy living and fitness. It contains games that do not require More than just the food pyramid! 94 hardcover exercise from a Christian perspective. Creative a gym, expensive equipment, or large play pages. – Laura movement activities work on building strength, areas. Most can be played in a backyard setting. 059919 ...... 16.99 11.95 endurance, flexibility, and sports knowledge. However, many of the basketball games require Students build motor skills through games and a hard surface for dribbling and games like hand- Supplemental Resources exercise. ball and wall ball require bouncing balls off of a These books have some activities that are dif- wall. The only equipment these games call for, Weekly Exercise Chart (PK-AD) ficult to do in a homeschool setting. They could besides a few racquets, nets, and hula-hoops, We could all use a little fitness in our day. be used for a co-op or adapted for family use. In are different kinds of balls. Some of the games Health experts say everybody needs more than this age of television and video games, this pro- that require specific equipment give ideas for a half hour daily of some good, vigorous fun - gram will be a tremendous guide to get up and substitutions that can be made if the equipment is the more, the better. It’s beneficial in countless get moving. It presents an opportunity to care for not available. Most of the games can be played ways and decreases stress. Here is a convenient that body given by God. ~ Donna with 2-4 people but can easily be adapted for chart allowing you to organize your child’s daily 020784 PK-2nd Grade . . .40.95 36.86 larger groups. The skill-based games work on 734 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. improving specific sport skills and also introduce Games and accommodates kids 3-10 years of age. activities children will enjoy doing independent- 010802 Support Bar . . . . 139.95 ly. The book is organized into different sections, Movez - Game That Gets Kids Moving! (PK-AD) Use this for stand-alone fun or for use with such as the different sports, playground games, 031583 ...... 19.99 15.95 the Body Define™ System. rope jumping games, fitness building games, and more. Each game provides an introduction Movez - Pick ‘n Roll (PK-AD) First Aid / Medical Care with a skill purpose, number of players required, 031584 ...... 8.99 7.25 suggested age level, equipment needed, black First Aid Manual (9-AD) and white illustrations, and easy-to-understand Fitivities Game (1-AD) This is a comprehensive guide to treating instructions. In addition, teachers will find Fitivities is an exciting new game that is played emergency victims of any age in any situation. helpful advice on how to use the games most by children and adults of all ages. The rules are Plenty of first aid procedures are given with color effectively in a homeschool setting, how to simple. Spread out the large 33 ”x 47” dura- photographs illustrating vital actions and how to introduce games to children, finding the right ble, vinyl game mat. Roll the dice and move perform them. For each condition covered, an game to achieve your learning objective, safety your shoe-shaped playing piece to learn which introduction describes the likely cause and effect guidelines, and much more. The book is a exercise you will complete. Flick the spinner to of the injury or illness, with signs and symptoms great resource for fun and simple games that will find the number of repetitions and you are well grouped to help you quickly recognize what develop your children’s fitness, movement, and on your way to healthy game playing! Exercises is wrong with the victim. The goals of each sport skills. ~ Rachel S. range from performing a plank to jumping rope, treatment are listed along with boxes warning 019084 ...... 19.95 15.75 along with a variety of other physical move- against actions that may endanger the victim or ments. Also included are instructions to modify harm the care giver. Statements help care givers Home School Family Fitness (K-AD) the exercises for those unable to perform the decide on the best course of action depending When our kids aren’t involved in business specified activity. Designed for competitive play on the victim’s condition, and the step-by-step or household duties, they tend to jump on the for 2-24 players (or up to 4 teams), benefits also treatments enable you to act quickly and correct- trampoline, hike, bike, swim, or play baseball or abound from solitary or non-competitive play. ly. Cross-reference sections direct care givers volleyball. So we did not see the need to offer Average gameplay time is 10-30 minutes. This to associated conditions or complications. The a book on physical education. However, not all game is perfect for PE class or just a way to break book not only gives the most current and help- children are so inclined. With childhood obesity away from the books when restlessness is afoot. ful first aid procedures, it provides information on the rise, physical fitness is becoming increas- Before you know it, you and your children will and charts to show why the techniques work by ingly important in the schools. As of 2005, 48 be laughing out loud while working up a sweat! describing how people are structured and how states now have physical education requirements The boxed set includes 4 shoes and 4 dice in they function. For example, before the section which need to be met for graduation. If P.E. primary colors, 4 spinners, the 33” x 47” vinyl on problems with breathing, the book describes needs more attention in your home, don’t panic. mat, and instructions. ~ Deanne and illustrates the respiratory system, pointing Dr. Bruce Whitney (also a homeschool dad) has 065567 ...... 29.95 out different structures involved in breathing and all the planning and instruction right here in this how the process works. Before the section on recently updated guide that’s easy to read and Fitness Equipment burns is a description and illustration of the dif- use. In seven chapters, he offers a “quick start” ferent layers and parts of the skin and how they with weekly lesson plans; ideas for motivating Rainy Day™/Body Define™ Indoor Doorway react to burns. All of the conditions and proce- your family; information and instruction on Systems (PK-AD) dures covered are given in topical chapters with building muscle strength, endurance and flexi- When I was a kid, my parents had a bar that a color coded system. The early chapters include bility; information and instruction on aerobic fit- you could tighten across a doorway. In seconds, a general first aid section, safety rules and steps ness, instruction for games like Capture the Flag, you could put the bar up and do chin-ups, flips, to follow in any procedure; an emergency sec- Around the World Table Tennis and snow soc- hang upside-down, etc. I’d never seen anything tion that tells specifically what to do in situations cer; fitness tests with scoring charts; lesson plans else like it…until now! These two systems both like a road accident or fire; and a practice of first to help build specific skills and even rules and work with the Support Bar, which is also avail- aid section with information on making initial teaching labs for sports. From specific exercises able separately. Attachments slide on easily with assessments, removing restrictive clothing, and to strengthen your ankles to how to play softball, sturdy steel hooks. See below for details. aftercare. Then the chapters focus on specific it’s all here. Just think of this book as your family 010777 Body Define System .89.95 79.95 injuries and procedures. These include resusci- physical fitness trainer. Get moving! 166 pgs, pb. No space for massive workout equipment? tation; respiratory system disorders; circulation 000953 ...... 19.95 13.95 Don’t want to spend a ton of money on disorders; wounds and bleeding; consciousness equipment that could just end up collecting disorders; bone, joint, and muscle injuries; burns Informational / Textual dust? This extremely portable workout sys- and scalds; the effects of heat and cold; foreign tem can be put up or taken down in a flash bodies; poisoning; bites and stings; childbirth; Boys’ Fitness Guide (5-AD) and doesn’t require much room. This set miscellaneous conditions (such as fever, sore Has the young man in your life looked at a of attachments for the Support Bar includes throat); dressings and bandages; handling and famous athlete and said “How do I become Power Adjustment Ropes, Power Handles, transport; and emergency first aid. A detailed strong like him?” If you have heard this before Power Slings, and Height Adjustment Chains. index is included. 288 pgs. ~ Rachel and want to offer more advice than “Eat your With these pieces you can do a wide variety 021950 ...... 14.95 10.95 Wheaties,” The Boy’s Fitness Guide is a great of exercises that work with body weight way for your child to get started on living a fit resistance. Please note: the Support Bar is lifestyle. The book starts off with understanding required for this system but is not included basic human physiology and how being phys- – it must be purchased separately (please ically fit is really three components: flexibility, see below). aerobic fitness, and overall strength. After 010793 Rainy Day™ Indoor explaining the importance of each, the book 3-Piece Kit (A.) . . 219.95 179.95 goes on to explain in practical detail, exercises Some of those rainy days can get a little long and activities that can increase individual fitness. – especially when you have a bunch of kids This work also covers the importance of a good cooped up in the house! This kit allows for diet and hygiene and how looking fit can become active play indoors! It includes the Support something to be proud of. At the conclusion of Bar and two attachments: a Strap Swing and this read the student is given a specific workout a Trapeze Bar. The swing is made out of routine that is easy to follow and leads to a path durable canvas and can support over 120 of overall athletic fitness. - Steve lbs. The trapeze is made out of yellow ropes, A. 027093 ...... 10.95 8.95 a strong adjustable plastic bar, and handles See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 735 Puberty reading and how it relates to them. Also, there setting to provide opportunities for communica- are frequent personal inventory type quizzes to tion and bonding. The Guys’ book is written to You! A Christian Girl’s Guide to Growing Up help girls determine if they’re on the right track, the young man ten to thirteen years of age, and (4-7) or to identify areas needing improvement. Other the Girls’ Book to girls nine to twelve. There is Written for the ‘tween’ crowd, this book is fun features include “advice column” type ques- a note of encouragement from the doctor along full of information in the areas of puberty and tion and answer sections, a simple, daily workout with some appropriate scripture: “Don’t let any- beauty care. Part I is ‘Body Talk’ and answers the routine, and a number of recipes for homemade one look down on you because you are young, questions in ten chapters that ‘mini-women’ have skin care and beauty products such as Fresh but set an example for the believers in speech, in asked about puberty. Part II, ‘Beauty Matters,’ Squeezed Lemon Hair Rinse, Rainbow Twirl Lip conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.” I Timothy addresses skin care, hair care, foot care, and Gloss, and Candy Apple Shower Gel. 4:12 (for the guys), and Proverbs 3:5-6, “Trust in more. What makes this book a bit different is I also appreciated how this book emphasizes the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your the way the information is presented. Girls don’t scripture and godly principles, and helps girls to own understanding; in all your ways submit to just read; the chapters are divided into sub points respond to their changing bodies and the pres- him, and he will make your paths straight” (for with things to do. In every chapter, you will find sures of adolescence in a way that is honoring the girls). “Here’s the Deal” that presents a lot of informa- to God. By applying the wisdom in this book, One chapter is devoted to each question but tion. “That is So Me” offers quizzes to help the girls can grow spiritually as they grow physically. isn’t overwhelming for the reader. Humorous reader figure things out and make decisions. “Got While the text of the book speaks directly to black and white illustrations are found in each God?” tells what the Bible says on the different the teen girl (and is thus sensitive to her need chapter along with a short vignette or informa- issues. “You Can Do It” is a crafty thing to make for added privacy during these years of develop- tion, facts and, of course, scripture. Some of or an activity to reinforce the content. “That’s ment,) Christian Girl’s Guide does an excellent the questions addressed in the book are difficult What I’m Talkin’ About” is a place where you job of providing teen-initiated discussion with and very matter-of-fact, so be sure your child will write or draw or journal. “Mini-Women Say” Mom, and never undermines parental authority. is ready for the information being presented. are quotes from other tween girls. “Just So You Read the book first, if you like, and then give it Although this period in a young person’s life may Know” are fun facts for conversational purposes. to your daughter to work through on her own, be difficult, Dr. Larimore has done his best to “Who, Me?” is a quick activity to help the reader trusting that she will come to you with questions make the transition to adulthood a bit easier with see how all the information can help. This is a and concerns about the changes that lie ahead. information and God’s word for guidance. So, pretty meaty book, 427 pages, black and white, This encouraging book is perfect for any girl in if you’ve been dreading “the talk” or aren’t sure but easy to read because of the short sections. the process of growing up and growing into a how to answer the myriad of questions as they Nancy Rue, author, has a website (faithgirlz. godly woman. ~ Rachel P. grow into young adults, let Dr. Larimore lend a com) with a lot of additional information for girls 043836 ...... 10.99 7.95 hand. ~ Donna and moms. ~ Donna 006865 Guys’ Body Book . . 8.99 6.50 044795 ...... 9.99 7.50 ☼Boy’s/Girl’s Body Books: Everything You 035758 Girls’ Body Book . . 8.99 6.50 Need to Know for Growing up YOU (4-9) From Boy/Girl to Man/Woman (5-7) One of the difficult things a parent gets to Body Book for Boys (5-10) These short, small format books summarize the tackle with their children is “the talk.” These As soon as you turn the cover on this book the changes that take place in your body when going books are written to give parents talking points imagery and language speaks to the young male from child to adulthood. The explanations are about their child’s changing bodies and how to in the way their favorite magazine would. The simple and straightforward and from a conser- care for them, stress, responsibility, feelings and “do anything to avoid the topic of puberty” turns vative, Christian perspective. The information is emotions, being safe in both the real and virtual into a series of informative articles that speaks enough if you just want to explain the changes to worlds, and much more. Colorfully and humor- to the soon-to-be teen at their own level, giving your child and encourage them through this time ously illustrated, these books will be a tremen- them “inside information” with every turn of the in their lives. Illustrations are black and white dous help to parents as they try to answer some page and offering great suggestions on how to line drawings and each book concludes with of the tough questions their children ask. You manage their body’s changes. This completely suggestions for additional reading. These books can read the book together or let the child read secular book does not delve into any controver- will prepare your children for what they can and then discuss the topics with you. Each book sial topics like thinking about girls, dating, or expect during the transition with an appropriate is written to the specific needs of either a boy or sexuality. Its focus is entirely about the process amount of details and modesty. The information girl, which is very helpful. Besides the textual of what happens to a boy as he turns into a young will help them understand that this is all part of information, the reader will find blurbs through- man. There is a strong focus on how boys can God’s plan. out that give quick tips, facts, expert advice, take care of themselves during this time through 048799 From Boy to Man . . 3.95 and comments from peers pertaining to specific nutrition, hygiene, and exercise. - Steve 048800 From Girl to Woman . 3.95 topics. Lists of resources can be found at the back 024890 ...... 9.99 7.50 of the book for additional research by either the Christian Girl’s Guide To Change (Inside and young person or the parent. 132 pgs, pb. Sex / Reproduction Out) (5-9) EACH BOOK ...... 12.95 9.50 Puberty can often be an awkward, or even 010130 Boy’s (4th Ed.) The Wonderful Way Babies are Made (PK-AD) difficult time for girls. With so many changes 010134 Girl’s (3rd Ed.) Written by minister and bestselling author Larry happening all at once, it can be downright over- Christenson, this beautifully illustrated book whelming. This book helps girls cope with their Ultimate ___ Body Book (4-7) presents a tasteful approach to families, babies, changing bodies by helping them to understand There are no stupid or silly questions when it and sexual intimacy from a wholesome, Christian what to expect, and by offering practical tips for comes to how a young person’s body is changing. perspective. Arguing that it is ideal for a child handling the challenges of physical development Dr. Walt Larimore takes 30 questions that young to learn about such a delicate subject under the with grace and poise. men often ask (or want to ask) and 35 questions guidance of his parents, rather than from outside The ten chapters in this 192-page book address from girls, and gives solid, Biblical responses to sources, Rev. Christenson has presented this topics such as changing body shapes, breast ease their minds and help them understand during book as a tool by which parents can impart to development, hair care basics, nail care tips a very confusing time of life. The book begins their children an attitude of reverence for God’s for hands and feet, skin care issues like acne, with a note to parents, because this isn’t a topic gift of life and intimacy. surviving menstruation, getting enough sleep, that parents just love to attack, and explains how As I read this book, I found myself particularly getting and staying physically fit, healthy eating, to handle this difficult time. He offers two options impressed, not only by the thoughtfully written and dealing with new experiences such as a first for using the book – 1) read and study the book text, but also by the wonderful full-color illus- crush or peer pressure. with your son or daughter, 2) read through the trations! Cheri Bladholm is to be commended I really liked how interactive this book is. book and then give it to your son or daughter, if for the artful way in which she has captured, on Throughout the book there are designated areas they are mature enough to deal with the content. paper, the essence of God’s design for families. for girls to jot quick thoughts about what they are Be available to discuss the topics in a one-on-one A father and son making “goofy” faces as they 736 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. brush their teeth together; a teenage boy and girl in the womb and explains how they leave the understanding of sexuality. It is written as a dia- taking time to play “dolls” with their little brother mother and how mothers feed their babies. It logue between a young child and his parents, and sister, a husband and wife entwined in a provides illustrations of a male and female body where he asks questions about the story of him- loving embrace; these are just a few examples and discusses the differences between the two. self and his parents answer with an emphasis on of the heartwarming depictions of family life that It also explains the act of sex in a simple and the goodness of God and His plan for men and grace each page. With their soft hues and tex- appropriate way. women. The second book reads as a story and tures, these lovely pictures perfectly complement 012301 Boys 012321 Girls shares God’s plan in creating male and female the text in a tribute to the sanctity of human life. and explains how they were each made different Designed to “grow” with your child, this book How You Are Changing (5-7) and the changes that occur to each when grow- is written with two scenarios in mind: 1) A parent The third book provides detailed colored illus- ing up. It also covers God’s plan for marriage reading the book aloud to a small child. The trations showing the differences between men and the wonderful gift of sex that God gave to illustrations and large-print verse are intended and women. It discusses topics such as normal married people, as well as the basic process of for small children, ages three to eight. 2) An and abnormal pregnancies, sexual intercourse, how a baby is formed and grows and birthed. older child reading the book to himself. The and changes like menstruation and hair growth The main purposes of the third book are to build smaller-print paragraphs on each page present in adolescence. It also provides encouragement on the spiritual foundation of sex in the first two additional material for children over eight years for adolescents who may think they are ahead or books, help you clearly explain to your children old. If preferred, these sections may also be read behind “normal” people in their sexual develop- why God intends sex for married couples only, by the parent, or with parental supervision. A ment. A lot of new vocabulary is introduced in and to build a healthy understanding of sexuality wonderful way to begin presenting the informa- this book and a glossary is included for quick ref- that will stand against the negative and wrong tion, feelings, and attitudes you would like to erence. Prayers are printed in bold and are what ideas about sex received from the secular world. share with your children about the truly wonder- a person at this age might say to God. This book is similar to the first in that the text is ful ways babies are made. ~ Rachel 012241 Young Men 012243 Young Women a dialogue between two older children and their 013797 ...... 16.99 11.95 parents, and it deals with subjects such as sex Sex & the New You (8-10) outside of marriage, AIDS, homosexuality, God’s Learning About Sex Series 4th/5th Ed. (2-AD) This fourth book goes more into the mechanics response to wrong, puberty, sexual abuse, and We’re all aware of the normal responses chil- of sexual intercourse than the previous books and other important sexual issues. The last book in dren’s first questions about sex bring. From tales discusses topics like homosexuality, pregnancy, the series is written for your student to read by of a stork to completely changing the subject, pornography, wet dreams, and menstruation. themselves, but the authors strongly encourage most parents tend to avoid giving truthful and It provides detailed diagrams of the male and you to also read it and discuss the material. This accurate answers. Unfortunately, the sex-sat- female reproductive systems. God’s plan for book provides a thorough, appropriate descrip- urated media in our culture exposes sexuality sexual intercourse is discussed along with sev- tion of the differences between male and female to children at a young age and parents need to eral reasons to wait for marriage. This book is bodies, the changes that come with puberty as combat that with true information about sexuality intended to help build confidence as adolescents well as how a woman gets pregnant and gives from a Christian perspective. Sexuality is a God- mature physically, emotionally and spiritually. A birth. It then focuses on difficult areas such as given gift and avoiding the subject communicates glossary is included. saving sex for marriage and love and dating, and to children that it is shameful and secretive. So, 012287 Young Men 012293 Young Women it provides some solid answers to tough ques- how do you go about answering those questions tions about sexual issues. Take some advice from your children ask? Love, Sex, & God (10-AD) the authors and don’t wait for your children to There are six titles in this series of books; titles The fifth book in the series contains much more ask you about sex as a result of something they 1-5 were recently printed in a girl’s edition and detailed information than the previous books. heard; rather, be proactive and lay the founda- a boy’s edition, and book 6 is a parent’s guide. It defines sex and talks about sexuality in the tion from a young age so that your children grow The content and illustrations is basically the media. The male and female sexual systems are up appreciating, understanding, and respecting same in the gendered editions, but comments discussed, along with masculinity and femininity. this gift from God. ~ Steph are added which are directed to the specific It explains how alcohol and drugs can lead to 008196 How and When to Tell Your gender. Please note we still offer the previ- poor decisions about sex and describes several Children About Sex .24.99 17.95 ous (4th) edition, which was written for both sexually transmitted diseases. Tips on dating and 008197 Story of Me (Bk 1) . 10.99 8.50 sexes, see our website for the complete series finding out if love is real, plus using Biblical prin- 008193 Before I Was Born (Bk 2) 10.99 8.50 and previous titles. These books make sexual- ciples are given. It explains sexual intercourse in 008198 What’s the Big Deal? ity understandable in a realistic but biblically great detail and talks about marriage and birth (Bk 3) ...... 12.99 9.75 sound manner. It discusses sexuality and gives control. It also discusses tough issues like preg- 008195 Facing the Facts: The Truth about information about the social/psychological and nant teenagers, abortion, rape, homosexuality, Sex and You (Bk 4) . 12.99 9.75 physiological aspects. Age-appropriate language masochism, and incest. and illustrations throughout the six books ensure 012260 Boys 012270 Girls that the reader is not getting too much or too little ~~~~~~~~~ information. Each book is graded in vocabulary and in the amount of information it provides. It GOD’S DESIGN FOR SEX SERIES (PK-9) answers the questions that persons at each age Too often young people first hear about sex level typically ask. The first two books in the from their friends, other people, or on TV, and series are hardcover and are designed to be read most often sex is portrayed wrongly. The authors with your children, while the remainder of the of this series encourage parents to be the first to books can be read independently by students, discuss sex with their children and to present it or parents may read and gather ideas for casual in the way that God intended. They have created conversation with children. The first three in the this series to help instill appropriate knowledge of series contain a note to parents on how to present this gift from God from a young age and to guide the material and suggestions for conversing and you through answering and dealing with tough answering questions in an age-appropriate way. questions about sex as kids get older. The core EACH BOYS/GIRLS BOOK . .14.99 9.95 book in the series, How and When to Tell Your Children About Sex, is written for the parent to Where Do Babies Come From? (2-4) give them information and advice on discussing This second full-color book goes into more sex with their children. The four additional books detail about where babies actually come from. are written at a child’s level, and are intended to Written as a story about Alisa or Simon and the be read and discussed together. Book 1 strives to questions they ask their parents, it shows babies lay the necessary spiritual foundation for a child’s See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 737 Genetics the DNA. Now that they’re hooked, students are Forensics / Crime Science introduced to the basics of DNA, including the Informational / Textual four bases, the “twisted ladder” model, the his- Informational tory of DNA discovery, DNA duplication, how Introduction to Genes and DNA (Usborne four DNA bases code for 20 amino acids, how Detective Science (4-8) Internet-Linked) (4+) DNA is divided into chromosomes, and more! Detectives today are pretty dependent on sci- This book provides an excellent introduction to The included equipment contains both cardstock ence for digging further into evidence. All kinds the topics of genes, DNA, genetic traits, genetic “chromosome” halves as well as a mini-DNA of materials, from hair and blood, to fibers and engineering, and more. Like most other Usborne model kit, so that kids can play with both of these bugs are sent to crime labs for further study, and books, each 2-page spread introduces a new ideas hands-on. After they have a good under- often, a single clue can solve the case. With topic, and is filled with fascinating full-color standing of what DNA is and what it does, they’re this book, kids can go “behind the scenes” in photos surrounded by engaging, interesting text. ready to do the last big experiment - extract their a crime lab, and learn all about different piec- As with the other Internet-Linked books, links are own DNA! The sample is collected from inside es of evidence and how they are studied, and provided through the Usborne website to access the cheek, and once they have isolated the DNA how they can participate in their own way. more pictures, videos, and more information they can keep it in the freezer, or use it to make Five chapters include forty experiments in areas as well. The content is extremely broad here, their own “forgery-proof” ink. This experiment including observation, investigating clues left at allowing students to understand the intricacies takes the place of the one previously included, the scene of a crime, how chemistry and biology of DNA, genes and how they work, genome where young experimenters would mix plasmids are used to analyze evidence, and how docu- mapping, genetics, the passing of genetic traits, into bacteria to create glowing colonies. While ments can help solve crimes. In the first chapter, how genetic engineering works, and much, this is unfortunate, kids will likely enjoy isolating young detectives will hone investigative skills much, more. The complicated content of genes, their own DNA as well. The lab equipment is by observing scenes and remembering details, chromosomes, DNA and protein replication are included; the only things you will need to supply using their senses to identify hidden objects, set- all pretty well-explained through the text, terrific are some household and food items. - Jess ting up a crime scene and looking for evidence, diagrams and electron microscope photographs 025447 ...... 24.99 22.50 interviewing witnesses, and more. The second (which I always find dazzling). I’d have to say chapter goes into more specifics, with kids mak- that even the more “sticky” topics of genetic Peptide: Protein Building Game (5-AD) ing and identifying lip prints, fingerprints and engineering are pretty evenly handled, present- 017646 ...... 19.99 16.75 voiceprints; examining strands of hair, examining ing the facts as well as concerns on both sides, cloth and paper fibers, making casts, examining which allows you to take the issue “outside” impressions, learning how ballistics evidence the book for discussion after they have gleaned is gathered and more. In Chapter 3, students the raw information. All in all, this is a terrific will test mysterious substances to discover their introduction to all these topics - yet another identity, while Chapter 4 discusses how teeth one of those books I wish I had had as a young impressions and bones are studied, how to esti- science student on those days when science mate height from foot size, the basic principles actually seemed boring! Note: A small amount of DNA testing, how decomposition aids foren- of evolutionary material is present; however, I sic scientists and more. In Chapter 5, kids can think it adds just another valuable discussion Genetics & DNA Experiment Kit (5-AD) study indented paper, analyze handwriting and topic. - Jess Although this kit does include the popular “iso- typewriting, and counterfeiting. A well-rounded 028444 ...... 11.99 10.79 late DNA from a fruit or vegetable” experiment, and exciting group of experiments that gives it also contains manipulatives and activities that students a not-too-grisly glimpse into scientific Supplemental Resources explore Mendel’s Rules of Heredity, cell struc- crimefighting. - Jess ture, chromosomes, DNA structure and dupli- 008089 ...... 14.95 11.95 Wikki Stix Stem Pak (PK-AD) cation, codons and amino acids, and bacterial With 108 feet of Wikki Stix (36 pieces of growth as it is related to genetic engineering. In Forensic Science (4-AD) 3-foot Wikki Stix), you’ll be able to make a giant fact, it’s a great accompaniment to any textbook This book explores the fascinating science DNA double helix and so much more! Includes unit or stand-alone course on genetics. The behind crime scene investigation. No Hollywood step-by-step instructions to build a DNA strand 48-page experiment manual is at the heart of special effects here; this book presents the brass model, as well as over 20 ideas for other science the kit, and includes all of the activity proce- tacks of forensic science. Loaded with compel- and math projects with Wikki Stix. dures, explanations, and a fun background story ling photographs, detailed drawings and real 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. about bank robbers who leave drops of blood crime investigations presented in comic-strip 038158 ...... 16.95 14.25 and cigarettes at the scene of the crime. There format, this book will grip you from the start are 20 experiments or activities in all, although and hold your curiosity to the very end. Learn ScienceWiz DNA Kit (3-AD) some of them are parts of the same multi-phase how gifted specialists analyze blood, sweat, A while back, Janine, Stephen and I did a project. The kit kicks off with the showstopper fingerprints, handwriting, and other clues using science lab where we isolated onion DNA, and project, isolating DNA from a tomato. Now that science to crack even the toughest of cases. 96 it was awesome - we were all in shock (first of young researchers have “seen” and “touched” pgs, pb. – Rachel P. all, that the experiment worked!), and it was actual DNA, they expand their knowledge into 003094 ...... 10.99 9.89 incredibly cool to see the tiny strands! And then genetics by exploring the rules of heredity with we discovered this awesome lab, which does a colored chips and a Punnett Square, organize Lab Activities & Kits much better job at introducing students to DNA chromosome cards into pairs, build a DNA before they isolate fruit DNA - and do some very model, show how DNA duplication works using Crime Catchers Spy Science Kit (3-7) cool things with bacterial DNA! A 40-page book their model, determining all possible base com- A cross between mini-mysteries and a detec- in the kit introduces kids to DNA and its impor- binations, understanding genetic fingerprinting tive science kit, this fun set teaches children tance. Use of diagrams and illustrations is excel- as used in solving crimes, and growing bacteria. forensic techniques while they work through lent throughout the book. Then kids will jump All special materials are included, and household two mysteries! In the first mystery, “The Case right into extracting DNA from a kiwi, strawber- items that are also required are printed in italics of the Mysterious Painting,” young detectives ry, or onion. The step-by-step instructions are in each experiment. Quiz questions are found will examine a painting for clues, analyze sus- both illustrated and printed, and are very easy throughout the booklet, camouflaged behind a pect data using a graph, test the pH of a water to follow. After the dramatic results, kids can red pattern, and a red transparent sheet is includ- sample, measure shoeprints, extract DNA from observe the DNA in the test tube, and even poke ed to view the answers. With this kit’s detailed strawberries (or other fruit), and compare DNA it around a little bit to see what it’s like. After explanations and specialized equipment, this is profile strips. In the second mystery, “The Case the excitement is over, the author explains why an excellent resource for studying genetics. – Jess of the Cursed Cookies,” kids learn even more the experiment worked, and why you can see 043663 ...... 36.95 33.20 techniques, including ink chromatography, test- 738 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ing flour and baking soda with citric acid, and learned and remembered makes for one happy the best prepared students are the ones who are examining fingerprints. Although the stories are homeschool mom! We performed the majority familiar with the different ideas out there and are a little cheesy and actual forensic techniques are of activities in the book, making changes to the prepared to defend their own beliefs. This course a bit more complex, putting the experiments in readily available supplies, some of the exper- takes students through the basics of psychology the context of the story really brings the tech- iments we discussed and did not perform due from a Christian worldview. The material is niques to life and makes them extra exciting! to the difficulty of obtaining materials. While serious and in depth, and your student will be Although all special supplies are included, you the mock crimes are presented in a discerning well prepared for psychology courses at the col- will need some household items to complete the manner, they do represent a wide variety of lege level upon completion of this course. The activities – and a discreet adult helper to set up fact based crimes. As a family, you may elect to recently expanded textbook (was 164 pgs, now at least one test. – Jess skip over some of the lessons within the pages. 256 pgs) covers psychology basics, psychology 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Reproducible for classroom use. sc. ~Deanne from a Christian worldview, psychology’s history 053043 ...... 22.00 14.95 056259 ...... 29.95 22.50 and worldview, the brain and nervous system, sensation and perception, motivation and emo- Fingerprint Kit – Detective Science (3-12) PSYCHOLOGY tion, learning and memory, human develop- For those of you with a young detective in the ment, consciousness, thinking/language/intelli- family, this kit will provide lots of fingerprint- Understanding Psychology (10-AD) gence, personality, abnormal psychology, treat- ing fun. A small plastic case (measuring 5.5” Although I never had any psychology in high ment, social psychology and research methods. x 4.25” x 1”) holds everything you need to school, at least one introductory psychology Each chapter culminates with a summary and become a master fingerprinter. There’s a small class is required at most every college or univer- review questions. The looseleaf, 3-hole punched ink pad, File Cards for collecting prints to make sity. This product would have provided a solid Teacher’s Guide includes chapter summaries and a “database,” a small amount of special dusting foundation for those classes. Many different areas outlines, answers for review questions, discus- powder, a small brush, a few pieces of a tape of psychology are touched upon with a general sion questions, activities, suggestions for further used to transfer dusted fingerprints, a dusting introduction to psychology, psychological meth- study and chapter quizzes. Review questions pad for collecting and developing hidden prints, ods, biology and behavior, basic mental process- pages are provided with and without answers, and a magnifying lens. There’s also a very useful es, motivation, personality, human develop- as are the quizzes. These pages are reproduc- instruction sheet that includes great tips on how ment, abnormal psychology, and psychotherapy. ible for student use. Assignments include further to collect the best fingerprint specimens and While there may be some controversial ideas and research, writing, reading and more. Please gives a few activity ideas for using the kit. It also you may not agree with certain psychological note that there is no separate workbook with the includes some fun and interesting facts about the theories, the purpose of this book is just to help revised course; all other material not found in history of fingerprinting and fingerprints in gener- students understand psychology as a field today, the text is now included in the Teacher’s Guide. al. Your kids will love solving “who-used-it-last” to see how it is accomplished, and to discover Arm your children with the knowledge they need mysteries around your home! ~ Rachel what different psychologists have thought and to defend their faith and beliefs, while they suc- 041725 ...... 12.00 9.50 learned as the field has developed. Each chapter ceed at the college level. ~ Megan concludes with some question, activities, and a 042513 Student Book . . . 34.95 30.50 Crime Scene Investigations: Real-Life Science “Test Your Knowledge” section. An answer key 042514 Teacher’s Guide . . 14.95 13.95 Labs (6-12) and glossary of terms are provided in the back PSYCCP Student/Tchr Set . . 49.90 42.95 It is time for science to get real and this fan- of the book. The material is presented in an tastic resource is designed to bring the scientific interesting and understandable manner. ~ Megan Homeschool Psych 2nd Ed. (11-12) study of crime scenes into the home and school 019445 ...... 26.00 20.50 Revised edition of the original. Very similar to arena. If your family is like mine- captivated by Psychology: A Christian Perspective, but written the real science behind the plethora of television Introduction to Psychology Set (10-12) specifically to homeschoolers, while the above crime shows, then this book may be perfect for Starline’s general psych course summarizes the course is also used in Christian schools. you. While the labs are designed for groups, you major theories, concepts and treatment approach- 056234 Text ...... 29.95 24.95 can easily do these as a family (or in a co-op) if es in the field of psychology. Upon completion, 056235 Student Workbook . 16.95 15.50 you are willing to invest the time to set the crime your student will have a good basic understanding scene stage. of the field. Set includes 10 consumable student PHYSICAL SCIENCE Divided into 4 sections, each covers a differ- worktexts, each with a quiz in the back, and Physical science combines some areas of ent branch of science. The first section, Critical a separate spiral-bound answer key. Students physics and chemistry as it encompasses Thinking, lays the foundational principles of sci- can certainly work independently with a parent studies of non-living matter and energy. ence and reinforces observation skills (handwrit- administering the exams. The text is not overly Physics and chemistry are typically studied ing and typewriting comparisons,) experimen- complicated and could be appropriate for a in this manner up through 8th grade. tation (shoe impressions) and logical thinking. younger high-schooler in my opinion. The book- Physical Science employs techniques such as lets get more challenging as you work through Instructional analysis of unknown mixtures, fibers and fin- the course, and students are exposed to the gerprinting. In the Life Science section, students vocabulary terms used in the field. Each booklet is Physical Science Workbooks (1-7) concentrate on evidence left at crime sciences 27-41pp, Score key is 74pp, pb. ~Sara Science well taught centers on hands-on by living things and study the principles of inher- 058133 ...... 174.50 164.95 activities and real life experiences. This easy to itance, DNA, blood typing, dental identification, implement workbook series provides a variety of and forensic etymology. The final section, Earth Psychology: A Christian Perspective (11-12) activities focused on the physical science that is Science, offers lessons on mummification, skele- If your kids are planning on going on to second- all around us. Each lesson starts with a question tal evidence, and archaeological evidence. All in ary education, this course will help prepare them to explore or explanation of a concept and work- all, this supplemental resource book offers over for some of the information they will encoun- sheets guide students through the whole process 60 lessons and labs designed to bring a fresh ter in college. Psychology is often a required with step-by-step instructions, helpful pictures enthusiasm on the importance of “whys” of learn- course for students to take, and while it is most and diagrams, and blanks and charts for recording ing science. Household items and additional often not taught from a Christian viewpoint, this answers and observations. Most experiments use lab equipment required (microscope, glass slides course points out that it is not psychology that is commonly found items although there are occa- and cover slips, test tubes, pH paper, beakers, the problem, in and of itself. In fact, the author sional technical items needed –for example a filter paper, Plaster of Paris, and various chemi- argues that Christians should familiarize them- decibel meter in grade 4 (although most activities cals. Information to order an Edvotek DNA Kit is selves with psychology, know what is taught, and can be adapted). Assessment rubrics, teaching included for the DNA labs). be prepared to know why they believe what they notes and tips - including suggestions for slower A brief personal note, I used the previous edi- believe. It is true that students may be bombard- and faster learners, and reproducible worksheets tion of this book with my teens and they still talk ed with lots of information and definitely from a were written with classroom use in mind, but this about the science they learned. Real life science different point of view than they are used to, but continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 739 a valuable resource whether you have many stu- 011438 Book Two (4-8) . . . 29.99 of each chapter, to review and reinforce what dents or just one (though you may have to make Covers Process Skills; Force, Movement, was covered in the chapter, before moving fur- minor adaptations.) Homeschooling parents may Work, Systems and Weight; States of ther on. The activities are a good mix of hands- also find it a good supplement to living books Matter; Mass, Volume, and Density; Air on experiments, and model-making, puzzles, or textbooks lacking hands on activities. Over Pressure - the pressure of the atmosphere; fill-in-the-blanks, and of course short answer to 40 activities in each book. Black and White Heat, Expansion, and the Movement of write electron configurations, Lewis diagrams, Illustrations. Guided answers are included in the Molecules; The Transfer of Heat; Flight and chemical compounds and more. The hands-on teaching notes. Reproducible for classroom use. Aerodynamics; The Speed of Falling Bodies; activities have been well-chosen and illustrate 96 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne Graphing, the Flight of Helicopters, and well the concepts that have been learned. EACH BOOK ...... 15.99 11.95 Controlling Variables; The Flight of Rockets Constructing balloon electron cloud models and 057888 Grade 1 and Action-Reaction; Inertia and the Flight of edible chemical compounds, creating carbon Covers materials, objects, building things; Satellites; Surface Tension; Bubbles; Sound; dioxide bubbles, and electolysis are several energy; force, motion; color Light - reflection and refraction; Magnetism examples. Several songs are included, for those 057889 Grade 2 and Electricity. 80 reproducible lessons, who are more auditorily oriented. Several more Movement; properties of solids, liquids 269 pgs. involved activities include making periodic-table &gases; buoyancy; magnets; temperature pillowcases to play a game on, creating your 057890 Grade 3 Supplemental Resources own “collect-’em-all” chemical elements card Structures; Building materials; Testing deck, and performing several short skits on the Designs; Forces; Hearing & Sound Physical Science (Reproducible) (5-12) discovery of several of the more common ele- 057891 Grade 4 If you need extra practice sheets or activities ments of the periodic table. Students are also Pulleys/Gears; Wheels/Levers; Building for your science students, look no further. This challenged by the author to memorize as much Devices, Vehicles; Light & Sound, Shadows workbook is full of 100 reproducible worksheets of the periodic table as they can, to help make 057892 Grade 5 that cover a wide range of topics dealing with life easier when they revisit the subject (as well as Properties of matter; Chemistry; Forces & physical science. From lab procedures, to phys- impress their relatives at get-togethers). At only simple machines; Electricity; Magnetism ical and chemical properties, to writing binary 78 pages of lessons, this is a fairly brief, but effec- 057893 Grade 6 formulas, this book covers it all. Several various tive introduction to chemistry that could be easily Air and Aerodynamics; Flight; Electricity and testing methods are used, such as matching, short worked into the academic year with any style of Electrical Devices answer, long answer, completing equations, etc. curriculum being used. Patterns, outlines, activ- 057894 Grade 7 Besides giving a few example answers, this book ity sheets, experiments, games, skits and more Structural Form/Function; Heat & does not provide explanations, it is only meant are included in the Teacher’s Section in back Temperature; Chemistry to provide practice or assessment. Teachers can half of the book activity packet. And, to make go through the whole book with students to test things easier on Mom, most of the materials are Developing Critical Thinking Through Science their overall knowledge, or they can pick and easily found, either around the home, or at your (1-8) choose topics which students need additional local Wal-Mart. (No poring over science supply A totally hands-on approach to physical science help or practice with. A great supplement to any catalogs trying to decide how many moles of a through activities, requiring minimal preparation physical science course. ~ Rachel S. chemical to order!) A CD is no longer included time for Mom or Dad. Already in lesson plan 014647 ...... 12.99 9.50 with the book - instruction is given in the text to format, all you need to do is gather the needed stream the songs from the publisher’s website and materials and go. Each activity is a complete les- CHEMISTRY prescreened youtube videos are referenced for son formulated around a specific concept, such additional information. as “Understanding Refraction.” The lesson goal, Instructional All in all, this is a very well-done introduction skills learned, materials needed, preparation to the basics of chemistry, and whatever your required, and approximate time needed for prepa- Elements: Ingredients of the Universe (4-8) students take with them from this course will ration and lesson are all stated at the beginning Once in a while, you come across a product make their journey into more advanced chemis- of each activity. The activity itself is presented that you wish you could have had when you were try more manageable. Plus, I think students will in question and answer format; as you lead your growing up, and those were exactly my feelings definitely be impressed with themselves for being children through the activity, you simultaneously when I reviewed Ellen Johnston McHenry’s able to complete some college-level chemistry by lead them to express their thoughts and ideas introductory chemistry course. Geared for upper Chapter 3 of the book! Personally, my first real about each step. The dialogue is all written out elementary to junior-high students, it introduc- experience with chemistry was my senior year of for you, and carefully designed to encourage the es chemistry gently, comparing the elements, high school, followed by the four semesters of development of students’ critical thinking skills. the “ingredients of our world,” to the kitchen chemistry in college. Although I grew to enjoy There are no texts, no worksheets, no “clutter” - ingredients we use everyday to make many dif- it, I would have had more confidence learning students learn by actively observing and doing. ferent baked goods. The analogy kicks off the chemistry if I had some exposure to these con- Because each lesson is laid out so thoroughly, first chapter, where you learn about the more cepts at an earlier age. - Jess step-by-step, you can succeed with this science common elements such as carbon, hydrogen, 022079 ...... 21.95 21.50 program even if you are “science-shy” or have and oxygen, analogous to flour, sugar, and salt, no science background yourself. No lab equip- which are used in nearly everything we bake. Carbon Chemistry: Introduction to Organic ment is required. Materials are inexpensive and More uncommon elements such as berylium, Chemistry (6-9) should be available locally. gallium, and selenium are compared to fruit, I think it takes a rare person to try to present 011435 Book 1 (1-4) . . . . 24.99 spices, and other add-ins that you might only basic chemistry at a level that an upper-elemen- Covers Observations with the Senses; use in special recipes. The periodic table is tary or middle-school student can understand, Classification According to Properties; then introduced, in the more simplified (and less but ORGANIC chemistry? Normally, you only Properties of Matter - solid, liquid, or gas; intimidating) format of the “Kitchen Cupboard of really scratch the surface of organic chemistry in Forces - causing change, rolling, measuring; the Universe). The basic concepts of chemistry high school, and if you go into a science-related Properties of Air - air as moving wind, air are introduced in each chapter, in a very sim- field in college, then you’re really hit with it. takes up space; Properties of Water - evap- ple, understandable format, and avoids bogging So, before I even cracked the cover, I was very oration, water pressure; Buoyancy - in liq- them down with details that will be covered impressed with Ellen McHenry’s follow-up to her uids, in air; Sound - vibrations, listening in (much more exhaustively!) in high school or first chemistry program, The Elements. And par- the classroom; Light - shadows, reflection; college. The approach appears to work well, ents, even if you never took organic chemistry, Heat and Temperature; Combustion - safety with protons, neutrons, electrons, the electron it’s not as complicated as it sounds, and I’ll bet precautions, burning time of materials, and cloud model, orbitals, bonding, spin, and more you’ll be drawn in as you learn along with the volume of air. 41 reproducible lessons, 143 covered in just the very first few chapters. Fun kids! It sounds advanced and frightening, but pgs. and interactive activities are featured at the end organic chemistry is really just an intersection of 740 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. chemistry and biology, and learning the chem- covers all the basics of a chemistry course with reactions, compounds, bonding, stoichiometry, istry and formation of things like fats, proteins clear explanations and fun games and hands-on molarity, and gas laws. and carbohydrates is fascinating. When you activities to make the knowledge “stick.” For extra reinforcement, there are lots of work- understand how molecules and substances act The program was revised most recently in 2010 sheet activities, hands-on activities, labs and in your body, it can put a whole new aspect on and has undergone some changes. There is still better yet, games and manipulatives! After you the boring old chemistry you thought you knew! a student book and a two-volume teacher’s edi- read about the major concepts, there is often a Eleven chapters cover a broad range of organic tion, but both parts are now perfect-bound paper- game that is designed to cement it in your mind. chemistry topics, including carbon; alkane hydro- backs, not binders. Print quality has improved For example, after you read about the filling carbons; “-enes” and “-ynes” (including alkenes, with the new edition. The student book includes order of electrons, you play “Doo-Wop.” And alkynes, benzene, etc.); functional groups and the lesson text, worksheets, lab instructions and after you learn the element families, you get to their combinations (carboxylic acids, adehydes, lab worksheets. Manipulatives, which were pre- play “Friendly Neighborhood.” There are also esters, and esters); plastics, rubber and silicones; viously included with the student edition, are bingo games, a game like war with atomic radii, carbohydrates; fats; proteins; carbon oxides and now a separate purchase. The teacher’s edition and more. Manipulatives include gameboards, the carbon cycle. Sounds intimidating, I know, includes all content from the student book, plus flashcards and game cards. Rules for the game but her low-stress, straight-forward approach to teaching tips for each lesson, answer keys, tests, play are included in the teacher’s manual in these topics makes them understandable to just test answers, supply lists, etc. All answer key the lesson that correlates with the game play. about anybody. The overall layout is similar to content is found in Vol. 2 of the teacher edition. Labs are a bit different (and less intimidating) that of The Elements, with each chapter contain- The manipulative set is also necessary for the than standard chemistry lab fare, including Hot ing informational text interspersed with helpful course and includes four card sets and the Doo- Cocoa Molarity, Chemical Analysis of an Air diagrams and the ever-present, cute thumbprint Wop board and pieces. Now produced as a Sample, Leaf and Petal and Ink Chromatography guys, who have a comment for just about bound, printed booklet, you will need to cut out and more. Labs require only household items to everything. At the end of each chapter you’ll the cards and cut apart the cover for the Doo- complete, and videos of many of the labs and find a page of comprehension questions, which Wop pieces. Optional components include the activities can even be found on the Friendly review the material covered in the chapter, and student workbook, solutions manual and DVDs. Chemistry website. a list of research questions on topics which are If the brief answers in the teacher’s manual The teacher’s edition is necessary to teach the related, but not covered in depth in the chapter. answer key are leaving you stumped, you may course. Not only does it contain the answers, These are questions that the student will have to find the full solutions in the solutions manual tests and final exam, but also all of the teaching research online or in reference books. Thankfully helpful. The student workbook contains ONLY information. Each lesson’s Teaching Tips begins for you, answers to both types of questions are the consumable student and lab worksheets with a “game plan” which lists the activities in found in the answer key. The student pages may from the student book with no text or teaching the order that they should be done. Following the be copied for your own use, which is great if you material. Please note that no part of the course game plan are in-depth instructions for prepara- are planning on using the program with multiple is reproducible, so you will need to buy student tion and/or instruction for each part of the lesson. children, and would also be a great tool for material for each student taking the course. Two One of the beauties of this course is the number students making their own chemistry notebook. students may be able to share a text if one student of hands-on and group activities that it contains, An appendix includes more hands-on activities works in a workbook instead. If you’re using the but if you’re just planning on using the course for each chapter, reproducible sheets for the program in a co-op situation, have students who with one child, you may feel like there are things activities. While some activities involve building are auditory learners, or need additional help you have to miss out on. Due to this, the publish- molecules from different manipulatives, others teaching the program, then you might want to ers have created “1-Student” Teacher Editions are more “outside the box” and involve having check out the DVDs. Each DVD holds four to with reduced group games and modified activi- a “burning contest” using different flammable six lessons from the text, read directly from the ties to use with one student. These can be used objects, taking a virtual tour of a coal mine, text (with occasional additional commentary) by with the same student text and manipulatives. making marbled paper (using alkanes!), dying author Joey Hajda. The visuals are minimal, with This is an excellent, easy-to-use chemistry eggs (to study the effects of acetic acid), sorting lecture-style bullet-points or notes appearing on course for junior high or high school chemistry. plastic using chemical analysis, and much more! screen, occasionally with clip art. The resolution Lessons would work well for a co-op, or with I can’t help thinking that college chemistry could seems a bit fuzzy viewing on a desktop computer one or more children of your own with little have been so much more fun if we would have monitor, so I’m not sure I’d use this on a large adaptation. If your child will be taking chemistry been able to do activities like this instead of screen. Although it’s DVD format, it’s most like at the college level and you would like them to drawing molecule after molecule! If you enjoyed an audiobook, so I would consider this resource have more experience with traditional chemistry The Elements, or have completed another basic if you feel that hearing the lesson read will help labs, you may wish to supplement this course chemistry program and would love to take your your children. with something like the MicroChem Lab kit or study of chemistry further, I definitely recom- There are 32 lessons, each containing infor- the Illustrated Guide to Home mend continuing with this. If you would like to mational text and activities. Each lesson begins Chemistry Experiments. But if use this with children a bit older or younger than with several pages of text which introduce and the thought of having to teach the recommended age range, the author has pro- explain the chemistry topic covered. As you chemistry makes you break vided some advice on adjusting the material to fit read through it, the first thing you notice is out in cold sweats, this course those needs as well. On a final note, I want to how personable the text is. Although it explains takes away the worry and will add that even children that don’t ordinarily enjoy everything you need to know, it takes the time make it fun for you, and them! chemistry, or found basic chemistry so-so, may to put each concept into the simplest of terms so 043332 Student...... 50.00 47.50 be absolutely fascinated by organic chemistry. it’s easier for young students to understand. For 049655 Manipulative Set . . . 9.99 9.75 164 pages, paperback. The CD formerly includ- example, instead of a tiny paragraph on energy 054168 Student Workbook . .29.99 28.95 ed has been replaced by downloadables from levels of electrons, pages are devoted to it. These 054594 Annotated Sol Man’l . 9.99 9.75 the publisher’s website which are referenced in are the same topics covered in chemistry text- FCTEHS 1-Stdt Tchr (2-vol) . .59.98 54.95 select activities. - Jess books, but explained at a level that everyone can 021637 Teacher (1 stdnt) Vol 1 29.99 28.95 032392 ...... 21.95 21.50 understand. This prepares the way for a heavier 021644 Teacher (1 stdnt) Vol 2 29.99 28.95 chemistry course, because you already will have FCTECL Teacher (2-volumes) . 59.98 54.95 Friendly Chemistry 4th Ed. (6-12) covered the concepts and will be prepared to 043333 Tchr Vol 1&2 comb . 59.98 57.50 Sounds like a contradiction in terms, doesn’t study more advanced ones. Early lessons intro- EACH DVD ...... 14.99 14.50 it? How can chemistry - a word that evokes so duce the structure of the atom, neutrons, protons, 012139 Disc 1 (Lessons 1-6) much moaning and groaning from high schoolers electrons, elements and symbols, the periodic 012143 Disc 2 (Lessons 7-12) - be friendly? Not with all that scientific jargon table, and atomic numbers. They progress to 012161 Disc 3 (Lessons 13-18) like electron affinities, electronegativities, atomic energy levels, notations, valence electrons and 012221 Disc 4 (Lessons 19-24) numbers, and so on! But it’s true - this is a chem- element families, reactivities, ionization ener- 012269 Disc 5 (Lessons 25-28) istry course designed to be “user-friendly” and it gy, affinities, atomic radius, ions, chemical 012279 Disc 6 (Lessons 29-32) See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 741 Elemental Journal (Science Discovery Guide) (6-9) probably don’t need to learn what a racemic Chemistry is an interesting topic and now you mixture means.” can introduce your junior high students to the The story begins at the chem lab down the hall elements in a fun and interactive way using from Fred’s math class when Joe didn’t follow the following resources: the Elemental Journal, proper lab safety and gets hurt (I don’t want to give Periodic Table of Videos (free at periodicvideos. away too much of the story). Through this scenario, com), the Periodic Table: Elements with Style students will learn about lab safety and the story (#062046), and the Elements: Building Blocks of proceeds from there as students learn about the size the Universe (#052403). Together, these books of gold atoms; weighing an atom; mass vs. weight; and videos will engage your students as they standard temperature; mole; scientific method and research, write and catalog 42 of the 144 known Contemporary Chemistry (7-12) much more as the story unfolds. elements. An optional resource is the Elements High school chemistry made easy! Here’s There are 36 short chapters and each concludes by Theodore Gray (#059369), which is a favor- a full-fledged chemistry course presented at with Your Turn to Play. This is a set of questions ite of mine – beautiful and engaging – it will a lower level than most “regular” chemistry (including math problems) to make sure you enhance your study! courses. Student worktext is amply illustrated, understand each chapter’s concepts. Complete Easy to use with a group or individual, every and material is presented in a clear, under- solutions are found on the reverse side of the section of the book is formatted the same. The standable manner with frequent key questions Your Turn to Play page. Note: there are no tests journal is 51 pages (consumable and not repro- and summaries. Activities include quizzes, lab or labs to accompany this course. If you really ducible), and is divided into elemental groups: experiments, “Reading Power” segments on main want to do this course but need it to be a lab sci- alkali, alkaline, transition, boron, carbon, nitro- ideas, and “Mind Expander” questions. Teacher ence, you could add the MicroChem Experiment gen, oxygen, halogens, noble gases, lanthanides guide includes lesson plans, activities, tests for a Lab Kit (#020028). This self-contained lab kit & actinides, and superheavies (elements 104- one-year course, as well as objectives, applica- comes with the chemicals needed and complete 112). Complete an introduction to elements by tions, questions, demonstrations, and homework instructions (since no labs come in the Life of reading the required pages (page numbers are assignments. This is an excellent course for stu- Fred Chemistry text). If you feel confident in your referenced) in Periodic Table: Elements with dents wanting a lighter introduction to chemistry lab abilities, you could add the Illustrated Guide Style and Elements: The Building Blocks of before taking a more challenging course (such to Home Chemistry Experiments (#027801) or the Universe, fill in the information and now as at a junior college), for students who have 150 Captivating Chemistry Experiments Using you’re ready to begin your study of the elemen- no need for a more meaty course, or for the Household Substances (#005436). Either of these tal groups. Every group begins with a reading homeschool teacher who is not well-versed in books would allow you to add labs using familiar assignment that gives general information about chemistry. If you want to make it a lab course, substances rather than hard-to-access chemicals. that group and students are asked to research the you might consider Practical Chemistry Labs (see Dr. Schmidt recommends the use of a scientific required and recommended resources and write more details below), which is referenced in the calculator with the keys sin, cos, log, and ln. a paragraph about their discoveries. Students teacher’s guide. These are inexpensive calculators and we have are then asked to fill in the element data, draw 018548 Student Text ...... 26.00 19.95 one in the Rainbow Resource inventory that a picture and write 3 interesting facts about the 020038 Teacher Guide . . .23.00 17.75 meets his ‘key’ recommendation, #041918. element. Then watch the video on the particular 020039 Practical Chemistry Labs Algebra is always a prerequisite to doing chem- element and summarize the information from the ...... 26.00 19.95 istry; this course is no exception. The math begins video into a few sentences. There are from 1 to This reproducible lab resource manual con- on page 1 of the text with xm ÷ xn = xm-n and 5 elements in each group. The journal tells you a tains 60 labs which are referenced in the then simplifying to 1 = x0. The math isn’t heavy, specific one to do in each group then you get to teacher guide, but will correlate with many but you need to know your algebraic functions. choose the others – in which are you interested? other high school chemistry courses as well. Dr. Schmidt says that you need enough beginning As a companion for the Elemental Journal the Pick and choose labs that correlate well with algebra that you know that 10-3 means 1/103, be videos, taught by a team of ten expert scientists your chemistry program. Each lab includes able to solve 9.444=3.222x + 3, and know that and staff from the University of Nottingham (a a materials list, procedures, and questions. (44)(45) does not equal 420. colorful group of knowledgeable characters) Teacher notes, post-lab quizzes, and answers Dr. Schmidt believes that if chemistry is taught teach you about the elements. Each video shows are included. This manual features your right, it can be a lot of fun! Do this as your how the element is used, its familiar forms and “standard fare” labs but also covers some of stand-alone chemistry (with lab supplementation more. The fun demonstrations will show things the more interesting applications of chemis- if desired) or read it alongside your chemistry you might never see except in their controlled try, such as photography, glass manipulation, curriculum to add that humorous element and setting, such as exploding a hydrogen-filled and papermaking. These labs should be used have fun! ~ Donna balloon. Besides the videos referenced in the to reinforce concepts that have already been 001176 ...... 29.00 journal, you can also watch videos for the other taught. Please note that it was written for a elements and a variety of other informative high school lab and will require a significant Informational / Textual Resources chemistry/science videos. We watched them just amount of lab equipment and chemicals as for fun! well. A comprehensive materials list is pro- Complete Periodic Table: More Elements with You could use this as an introductory course vided at the beginning of the book. All in Style (Basher Science) (5-9) at the junior high level, but don’t limit yourself all, they’re great labs, but will require some Updated and expanded – this new edition to that! This could be used at either the junior investment to do on your own. Consider this introduces your students to even more characters high or high school level as a companion to your one for a co-op class as well! ~ Anh of the Periodic Table (all 118 of them!). Now curriculum. If you want to do deeper research in 192 pages the chapters include Alkali Metals, any given area, you may want to go to the library Life of Fred Chemistry (10-AD) Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Elements, Boron or spend time on the Internet, but the resources Have you been longing for a high school sci- Elements, Carbon Elements, Nitrogen Elements, given here will really get you off to a good start ence course written like the Life of Fred math cur- Oxygen Elements, Halogen Elements, Noble in understanding the elements of the Periodic riculum? Story format? Tongue in cheek humor? Gases, Lanthanoid Elements, Actinoid Elements Table. ~ Donna Cute little sidebar comments and rabbit trails that and the Superheavies (elements 104-112). Each 013258 Elemental Journal . .20.00 19.50 keep you reading? Dr. Stanley Schmidt has done element is represented by a little animated char- ELMJNL Package . . . . . 44.98 35.95 it – Life of Fred Chemistry! Get your high school acter (much like Anime) and accompanied by Includes Elemental Journal, Scholastic credit for chemistry in a very non-traditional that element’s data– symbol, atomic number, Discover More: The Elements, and Periodic way. The goal of Dr. Schmidt’s chemistry course atomic weight, color, standard state, density, Table: Elements with Style (Basher) is to teach you the “really basic stuff – such as melting point, boiling point, date of discovery or the chemical symbol for carbon is C and that earliest known use and classification. A summa- organic compounds are those that contain car- ry, written in first person, tells the reader a little bon” because to be a “well-educated adult, you more about the element. 742 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. A poster of the Periodic Table is included in the Gray begins by explaining molecules and Supplemental Resources back of the book (perforated for easy removal), compounds and jumps right into different cate- and includes the whimsical, animated character gories of molecules. Every chapter begins with Experiment & Activity Resources for each. This is a fun reference that reminds us an explanation of the type of molecules shown that chemistry doesn’t have to be boring and and how the atoms work together to form them. Elements and the Periodic Table (5-8) dull; it can also be full of personality! ~ Donna Full color photos are shown of molecules within To the untrained eye, the periodic table may look 062046 ...... 11.99 8.95 the category, the name of the material, and an like a whir of numbers and letters that lack meaning illustration of the molecular structure. I don’t or application to real life. However, this often-con- Mystery of the Periodic Table (6-AD) think of myself as a science nerd, but I find this fusing mass is really beautiful, organized and, when Digging back much further than the devel- fascinating. This is an explanation of the world understood, greatly deepens your understanding of opment of the Periodic Table, this extremely we can’t see without a microscope – amazing chemistry. Elements and the Periodic Table is a readable (and entertaining!) book tells the whole and complex! If you want to see how things are great supplement to your regular science curricu- story of chemistry, from the first pure elements formed, from acetaminophen to Zylon, you will lum that helps students make sense of the informa- ever found and used in ancient times (gold love this book! ~ Donna tion-packed periodic table. and silver) to Mendeleev’s development of the 059370 ...... 29.99 20.95 This book offers 125 pages of activities that Periodic Table, and beyond to the discovery build logically from the explanation of elements of protons, neutrons and electrons. Along ☼Secret Life of the Periodic Table (7-AD) to organization of the periodic table, and par- the way, we are introduced to the great think- Understanding the elements of the Periodic ents and teachers have permission to copy the ers of Greece, Medieval alchemists, Robert Table can be difficult for chemistry students. activities for family or classroom use. Each of the Boyle, Joseph Priestly, Lavoisier, John Dalton, This wonderful resource presents a bit of history four chapters begins with an explanation to the Humphrey Davy, Ernest Rutherford, and many and lessons of the past concerning the Periodic instructor and ends with a quiz or test for that other colorful characters from chemistry’s his- Table and chemistry; learn about Mendeleev, chapter. Learn to name the elements, discover tory. Believe me - they are definitely colorful! atomic physics, the Quantum atom, and trends the use for each of the elements and put togeth- Avoiding dry facts and scientific language, author and patterns before jumping into presentations er your own table, and then play the Elements Benjamin D. Wiker has written this readable his- for each of the elements. One to two pages per Game to become proficient at the periodic table. tory of chemistry with an excellent blend of fact, element will give information on characteristics, Activity answers are at the back of the book for anecdote and interactive writing. - Jess uses, and its discovery, along with atomic num- your convenience. 029477 ...... 15.95 11.25 ber, weight, abundance, radius, melting point, Something I remember from my teaching days boiling point, configuration and the date of its is that textbooks can be full of good informa- Elements: Visual Exploration of Every Known discovery. Pictures and illustrations will keep the tion, but they don’t always offer enough of the Atom in the Universe (7-AD) reader engaged in the topic at hand. The book hands-on activities for students to understand the The Periodic Table of the Elements is common- is then rounded out with the “Hall of Fame” for application of the material, leaving you to track ly known to most people, especially those who scientists and researchers – Albert Einstein, Ernest down activities from outside resources. That is know chemistry. Theodore Gray & Nick Mann Rutherford, Glenn T. Seaborg, and others. 192 not the case with this book; Elements and the have compiled photographs of the elements in pgs, pb. ~ Donna Periodic Table offers great, practical activities to their pure state and some of their compounds 068224 ...... 24.95 18.95 help students understand and apply their learn- in one of the most beautiful books I have ever ing. ~ Donna seen on this subject. He first explains how the Cartoon Guide to Chemistry (7-AD) 034805 ...... 14.99 10.95 Periodic Table came to be and then explains This book is humorous, and you will proba- each of the categories of elements represented bly find yourself laughing out loud at some of within the table. Then element by element, he the cartoons used to explain the concepts and goes through the whole table. A two-page spread vocabulary of chemistry. By the same authors (four pages each for gold, iron, aluminum, ura- as Cartoon Guide to Physics, Larry Gonick nium, lead, and copper) is dedicated to each and Craig Criddle try to explain some difficult element. The first page is a full-color, full-page topics and terminology using mnemonics such photo of the element in its pure state (when pos- as silly cartoons, goofy phrases, and wacky sible), the second offers photos of the way you conversations. This 250-page book would be a may see the element being used in everyday life. great reference for your visual learners who need This resource is smart as well as beautiful, and something a little extra to go with their chemistry Mastering the Periodic Table (7-AD) includes information about the element such as curriculum. It is important to remember that this Quick. Name element number 38 on the the atomic weight, density, atomic radius, crystal book doesn’t come from a Biblical worldview. periodic table. Also, give it’s symbol, atomic structure, atomic emission spectrum, chemical Although it doesn’t get into theologies, it does number, whether it’s a solid, liquid or gas, metal, symbol, and an explanation of how it is used include a little bit of crudeness that might not be semimetal, or nonmetal, it’s mass number, num- and special features of the element. Elements are appreciated by all. This quirky take on chemistry ber of protons, neutrons and electrons, it’s ion the foundation for the tangible items that we see will change your student’s outlook on the sub- charge, atomic radius, and it’s electron configu- daily; this book connects the science visually. ject. ~ Donna ration. Without a periodic table. Okay, that last Theodore Gray even offers an interactive Periodic 018126 ...... 19.99 14.50 sentence was a joke. But even with a periodic Table at periodictable.com; it includes some of table, how much of that information would you this same beautiful photography of items found be able to find? All of it and more, if you knew in his personal collection of elements. 240 pp, how to read it, but most people don’t. This book sc. ~ Donna includes fifty reproducible activities to teach your 059369 ...... 19.99 13.95 aspiring chemist how to interpret the informa- tion on the periodic table. They will be able Molecules: Elements & Architecture Of to answer all those above questions, and many Everything (7-AD) more, about all elements in the periodic table. Another beautiful book by Theodore Gray and To non-chemists, it sounds like a tough job, Nick Mann - this hardcover book takes you on a but knowing how to read the periodic table is a photo journey into the world of molecules! Atoms valuable skill for anyone interested in chemistry. combine to form molecules: they combine in Includes directions and answers where needed. different ways, and you get different materials. Some of the activities require additional materi- Because there are literally thousands of molecule als, but you should already have them around the combinations, this 240-page book is just a small house. ~ Stephanie sampling of what we encounter daily. 015706 ...... 24.00 17.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 743 150 Captivating Chemistry Experiments Using pes and more basic scientific concepts, and it Posters & Charts Household Substances (K-12) will require more direct teacher supervision. Instill a love for science 17 labs include Chocolate Chip Cookies: Periodic Table of Elements Chartlet with the delightful exper- Fractions; Root Beer Float: States of Matter; This durable and useful chart portrays the vari- iments contained in this and Lemonade: Condensation & Dissolving. ous families of elements in different colors, with book. The experiments do 012177 Secondary (7-12) . .12.95 11.95 a legend explaining the difference between the not require expensive lab Ten experiments include: Old Fashioned element types. The symbol, atomic number, equipment and use ordinary Bread: A Study in Carbon Dioxide Production; name, atomic mass, and number of electrons household materials which Dill Pickles: Preservation by Acid Bath; Fruit in each shell are included for each element. can easily be obtained from Cobbler: A Study in Oxidation; Divinity: A Expanded information about the elements and a grocery or hardware store. Study in Boiling Points; Vanilla Ice Cream: reproducible activities are included on the back This book contains 10 chap- An Exercise in Lowering Freezing Points; of the chart. 17” x 22”. ters covering topics such as Density, Air Pressure, Maple Syrup Candy: A Study in Cooling 000835 ...... 2.60 Acids and Bases, Chemical Reaction, Polymers, Rates and Crystalline Sizes; Old Fashioned and more. Each chapter provides a brief descrip- Doughnuts: A Study in Rates of Reaction; Periodic Table Magnets (K-AD) tion of the topic to be discussed followed by a Southern Pecan Pie: A Study in Colloid 024734 ...... 12.40 series of experiments to help your student fully Formation; Fudge Batter Pudding: Chemical understand the concepts. Each experiment is Production of Carbon Dioxide; and Whipped ☼Periodic Table of Elements Chart (3-AD) arranged starting with an Objective and followed Cream: A Study of Densities. Since the periodic table is packed full of by the Materials Needed, Safety Precautions, and information and crucial to Chemistry classes, a Procedure (steps in completing the experiment), Adventures w/ Atoms & Molecules Bk 1 (4-6) visual reference is valuable. This write & wipe and ends with an Explanation. The experiments This book contains thirty illustrated experiments chart includes all 118 elements. Different colors are suitable for grades K-12; however, adult that are easy and fun to complete. The simple identify elements by their types: Alkali Metals, supervision is a must. This book will provide chemistry experiments each begin by asking a Alkaline Earth, Noble Gases, Lanthanides, etc. A you with many exciting experiments at a minimal general chemistry question such as, “Do mol- larger element box explains the symbols in each cost and would be a practical supplement to any ecules move?” or “Are rubber molecules less box: atomic number, symbol, atomic mass and science curriculum. bouncy when cold?” or “Can salt remove water name. The back provides a reduced black and 150 More ... Experiments is designed to pick from the air?” Each experiment includes a com- white view of the front. 18 3/4”x 12.5”. ~ Ruth up where the first volume left off and includes plete materials list. Most of the required materi- 066852 ...... 2.25 exciting experiments on density, air pressure, gas als are common items such as food coloring, salt, laws, phase changes, properties of liquids, prop- baking soda, rubber bands, and paper clips. All erties of solids, solutions, chemical reactions, of the projects also include proper procedures, acids and bases, polymers, energy, electricity things to look for, and a thorough discussion of and magnetism, light, and “edible chemistry.” the results. Learn about the basic principles of Like the first book, each of the experiments with- chemistry in a hands-on and fun way with this in can be completed with ordinary, household great book. ~ Rachel materials, but often offer dramatic results! ~ Carl 011656 ...... 9.95 8.75 EACH BOOK ...... 21.95 17.75 005436 150 Captivating Chemistry Exp Amazing Kitchen Chemistry Projects You Can 033547 150 More Captivating Chemistry Build Yourself (4-8) What do oobleck, invisible ink, and ice cream Chemistry (100+ Series) (9-12) all have in common? Hmm… besides the fact This reproducible activity book covers just that they have universal appeal with youngsters, ☼Periodic Table Write On/Wipe Off (3-AD) about everything: dimensional analysis, scien- they are also all examples of fun ways you can Measuring 19”x 13”, this colorful periodic chart tific notation, gas laws, electron configurations, explore chemistry in the kitchen! This activity of elements is the perfect teaching tool for your bonding, chemical formulas, moles, balanced book features plenty of fun chemistry-based science class. Each element square includes the equations, stoichiometry, acids & bases, redox experiments that you can build… er, “mix” atomic number, electrons per shell, symbol, reactions, and more! With over 100 reproduc- up in your kitchen to demonstrate chemistry name and atomic weight. Best of all, due to ible sheets engaging students in chart comple- concepts. Ten chapters cover atoms and mol- the chart’s larger size, the information is easy to tions, problem/question sets, and crosswords, ecules, mixtures, reactions, acids and bases, read! Heavy duty, washable, poly chart works this is a practical supplement for any introductory solids, liquids, gases, changing states of matter, well with dry erase or water based markers or chemistry course. Information needed to com- polymers and water. Each chapter begins with washable crayons. ~ Deanne plete an activity (relevant equation or worked- some basic information about the topic, written 003192 ...... 2.99 2.75 out example) is usually located at the top of the in an informal, straightforward manner that even activity sheet. ~ Anh non-chemistry students can understand. The ☼Periodic Table Magnet Chart (5-AD) 015992 ...... 12.99 9.50 projects are found at the end of each short chap- This write-on/wipe-off magnetic periodic table ter. Most of them really CAN be done in your is perfect for magnetic whiteboards, refrigerators Cooking & Science (1-12) kitchen with basic household materials, except and other magnetic surfaces. The white back- Turn your kitchen into a laboratory with these for the ever-popular “diet cola and mint explo- ground and colorfully coated element families fun and inexpensive science manuals. Kids will sion” experiment that you will probably want to are easy to read: atomic number, electrons per love being able to eat their scrumptious science perform outdoors. Although many of the experi- shell, symbol, name, and atomic weight for each experiments! The books are designed like lab ments are tried-and-true “classics,” such as mak- element. A legend explains the numbers and manuals, and each experiment demonstrates a ing a baking-soda and vinegar volcano, pulling a colors. 11.625” x 16.5”. ~ Logan chemistry-related concept. The secondary ver- soft-boiled egg into a jar opening smaller than the 040645 ...... 8.99 6.75 sion includes pre-lab questions to give students egg, and layering liquids of different densities, the opportunity to make predictions on the out- they are presented in an entertaining way mixed Atom Chartlet (4-8) come of the experiment and post-lab exercises in with some high-interest stories about science This chart colorfully displays the different parts answering questions and recording observations. in action. I definitely enjoyed the story of how of the atom on a black background. Several Answer key included. The edible end results will scientists eventually tracked down the source of small paragraphs clearly describe the different provide students of all ages a yummy reward for the neurotoxin that killed thousands of birds in aspects of an atom. A reproducible resource their hard work! Spiral-bound. 1961 and inspired Hitchcock’s movie The Birds. guide is included on the back of the chart with 012176 Elementary (1-6) . . 12.95 11.95 Fascinating! 122 pgs, pb. – Jess more detailed information. 17” x 22”. This elementary version features simpler reci- 044579 ...... 15.95 11.50 000312 ...... 2.99 2.60 744 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Photographic Card Deck of the Elements (5-12) Molecular Models breakdown of our molecule’s name. As we built If your visual learner needs to learn and remem- and scanned our molecules, we filled our mol- ber the elements of the Periodic Table, this is Molecular Model Set (K-AD) ecule map. The map also gave ‘hints’ to guide the perfect product. This deck of cards offers This inexpensive set is great for learning chem- us to our next atom-building project – there are photos of the 118 elements based on Theodore istry hands-on! Models of all kinds of molecules 150 molecules on the map. Activities can also Gray’s book The Elements along with a lot of can be constructed from the colored plastic be completed by entering the labs of Harper information. These aren’t your average flash spheres and the plastic bond connectors of long and Andee, the animated chemist who guides cards! These 4x4 inch cards are glossy finished (flexible) and short (non-flexible) lengths. Pieces through activities! heavy cardstock and can stand up to hours of fit together snugly, which could be frustrating Atoms connect together magnetically to repre- viewing. Along with one card for each of the younger students, but the constructed models sent bonding and to form molecules. Each atom elements, there are other helpful cards in the set. should stay intact even with handling. Includes sphere has strategically placed magnetic spots for One card offers an explanation of the Periodic 41 carbon atoms/spheres (black), 6 oxygen atoms attachment of the flexible rubbery arms protrud- Table and suggested activities for the cards like (red), 5 chlorine atoms (green), 4 nitrogen atoms ing from some of the spheres. At the end of each spelling words using the atomic symbol, element (blue), 1 sulfer atom (yellow), 1 phosphorus atom arm is a magnetic tip that represents valence scrabble, go fish, or just as flash cards. Another (purple), 12 small hydrogen atoms (white), 1 larg- electrons. card tells how to read the element cards with er Metal (I) atom and 2 smaller Metal (II) atoms This would be a great visual for high school explanations of each item on the card. A third (all silver), 39 single covalent bond connectors students taking physical science/chemistry. Since card explains the different arrangements of the (short gray rods), 4 single ionic bonds (short this is a great kinesthetic way to learn about and Periodic Table – standard, wide form, Scerri purple rods), 8 double/triple covalent bonds understand atoms, molecules, bonding, etc., standard, and Scerri wide form. 2 cards for (long gray rods) and 2 double ionic bonds (long with adult supervision, middle or even younger Actinides and Lanthanides, and another card purple rods). students would have a fun, unique introduction. which lists the elements according to various CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Atoms are happiest when they are connecting properties and is used with one of the activities. 029724 ...... 25.75 21.25 with other atoms. Obviously, there are far more On the front of each card you will see a beau- molecules than those identified with this pro- tiful, clear photo of the element, the atomic sym- Molecular Model Set (3-AD) gram, but what an awesome introduction! ~ bol, atomic number, name, and atomic weight. Molecular Model sets are a must for chemistry Donna On the reverse you will find a large amount of students. This set comes in a handy plastic box 025390 Complete Set . . .159.95 143.90 information for that particular element – atomic for storage and includes 35 colored 2 cm balls 030920 Introductory Kit . . 59.95 53.90 symbol, number, radius in picometers, name, (6 black, 15 yellow, 4 red, 2 blue, 2 orange, crystal structure, mini electron shell diagram, 4 green, 2 purple) and 3 lengths of connecting Lab Kits placement on the Periodic Table, density, melt- springs (12 – 1.5”, 6 – 1 1/8”, 12 – 1”) to build ing and boiling point, electronegativity, number more complex models of molecules, so students My First Chemistry Kit (PK-3) of valences, electron shells, and percent found in can see what they might look like. An included This science kit is designed to introduce early the universe, earth’s crust, oceans, and humans, activity guide offers a bit of chemistry back- science and chemistry concepts to very young when it was discovered, and other basic informa- ground and a suggestion of molecules to build. kids through fun and engaging activities. Eight tion. A bar graph at the left of the card shows its Models are a great tool for visual/kinesthetic suggested activities are given in the experiment placement on the density scale, a bar graph on learners and building their own model can help book, including investigations on solubility of the right shows the temperature range for solid, them to remember. ~ Donna different powders, pH, how the temperature of liquid, and glass states of the element, and the 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs water affects solubility, evaporation of salt water graph at the bottom shows the electron orbital 049799 ...... 21.90 18.95 to make dissolved salt “reappear,” investigating filling order. Wow, that is a lot of information in gelatin and color, and microscopic investiga- one compact place, but everything is placed in Happy Atoms Experiment Kit (5-AD) tions. Included in the kit are gelatin, baking such a way that the information is easy to read I’ve never seen an introduction to atoms and soda, citric acid, a Petri dish, measuring spoon, and isn’t super overwhelming. molecules quite like this one. Great for middle blank and prepared slide, pH testing strips, small If you have a student who needs a good visual school and beyond, students will learn about capped containers, small magnifier, pipette, two aid, this would be it. They can be used with mid- atoms and properties of atoms, molecules, bond- plastic cups, and a simple but decent small plas- dle-school age students as well as high school ing, and much more. tic microscope. A nice thing about this kit is that as a helpful reference tool. No one would mind The Complete Kit includes 50 atoms – 14 a lot all the materials are safe, the investigations studying the elements when the cards are as hydrogen, 1 helium, 2 lithium, 2 beryllium, 6 don’t require a lot of time, and older kids can interesting and gorgeous as these. - Donna carbon, 3 nitrogen, 6 oxygen, 2 fluorine, 1 neon, even do them with younger ones. And the mate- 029539 ...... 24.99 17.95 2 sodium, 2 magnesium, 2 silicon, 2 phospho- rials are commonly-used and easily “refillable” if rus, 2 sulfur, 2 chlorine, and 1 argon. It also they get hooked. - Jess Stick to Science: Periodic Table Cards (6-AD) includes a periodic table (truncated with only 030108 ...... 22.00 14.95 This set of 125 cards is great tool for learning 16 elements or atoms), white drawstring bag for the Periodic Table elements. Color-coded cards storage, guide and over 200 activities. let you know to which group the elements The Atoms and Molecules Introductory Set belong – yellow – metals; green – metalloids; includes 17 atoms – 8 hydrogen, 3 carbon, 2 purple – non-metals; black – recently approved oxygen, 2 nitrogen, 1 chlorine, and 1 sodium, elements (109-118); and red – definition cards. and a 16-page guide and 73 activities. The deck of 125 cards includes 118 element To use these products to the fullest extent, you cards, 1 Actinoid card, 1 Lanthanoid card, and 5 need the Happy Atoms App, for iPhone and definition cards (definitions w/ visual for atomic iPad. I downloaded the app to my iPhone to try mass, atomic number, electron arrangement out this product – oh what fun! Ramsey (almost (configuration), and valence. The cards are the 6) and I built molecules from the atoms in the size of standard playing cards and include the kit and snapped their pictures. After capturing symbol on the front and symbol, atomic number, the molecule image, we tapped on each atom, atomic mass, name, and electron configuration which placed a marker or target on the image. (arrangement) on the back. An included guide We scanned the image, then synthesized it to provides handy terms and definitions and a sim- see a virtual representation of our molecule with ple explanation for placement within the Periodic identification. We touched the “examine” icon Table. This deck of cards would be a handy tool to see the name of our molecule, the atoms that for any chemistry student. ~ Donna construct it, the type of bond, molecular geom- 038223 ...... 9.95 8.95 etry, state of matter, use or application, and the See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 745 Fizzy, Foamy, Science (PK-3) Kids First Chemistry Set (2-AD) offered at the end. Students will test for acids by Falling in love with science doesn’t just happen. You may be tempted to by pass this exception- using red cabbage juice, write a magic message Rather, it is an overflow of a curious nature, al chemistry kit in light of the unassuming title of using lemon juice, build an erupting volcano, and there is no better way to stir curiosity in our “first chemistry set.” There is nothing babyish see and hear gas expand, grow salt crystals, and children than allowing them to get their hands or fluffy about this kit. Rather, this kit introduces much more. dirty, so to speak. This interactive kit contains rock-solid chemistry for the upper elementary Kit contains sodium hydrogen carbonate, iron everything necessary to complete several activ- and middle school student. Suffice it to say, these powder, sand, plastic test tube rack, plastic ities that introduce children to the properties of are not childish or overly simplistic experiments. test tubes, test tube holder, stopper, magnify- chemistry. Step-by-step instructions, follow up Beginning with making a plaster test tube stand, ing glass, green felt tip pen, plastic beaker, 25 questions and the underlying scientific principles the twenty-five experiments that follow cover milliliter measuring cup with lid, safety goggles, are provided, making this easy and educational a wide range of concepts. Examples include measuring spoon, eye dropper, funnel, twee- for your little chemist. Here is a sampling of the dissolving salt and sugar solutions, evaporation, zers, magnet in holder, washers, paper clip, pH activities your child will participate in: Clash of making crystals, acid and alkalis, and so much scale, pH paper, thread, mirror, drinking straw, the Powders (baking soda and citric acid), Fizzy more. Contained within the sturdy cardboard kit modeling dough, rubber band, Styrofoam, and Volcanoes, Soapy Bubbles, Yeasty Beasties and are required lab equipment and an Experiment instruction booklet. Stir up some ChemFun and many others. Younger children will be enthralled Manual. First, let us look at the Experiment learn some basic chemistry! ~ Donna as they become real scientists - measuring and Manual. I think you will be pleasantly surprised CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. mixing compounds, analyzing results and look- at the vibrant illustrations in this 8.5” x 11.5”, 013805 ...... 32.95 22.95 ing at what happens when slight changes are 48 page manual. Not only is it appealing to look made to the original experiment. Supply a few at, valuable content includes teaching tips, the Chem Experiment Kits (5-12) common household items along and watch your ABC’s of experimentation, basic rules of safety What could be more fun than playing with children fall in love with science! ~ Deanne for the science lab, a master material list and bubbling mixtures and liquids that change color, 030144 ...... 22.00 14.95 specific experiment lists, step by step instructions err... I mean, performing chemistry experiments? for labs, explanations of chemical reactions and Each kit provides just about everything you need Magic School Bus Chemistry Lab (K-5) other interesting tidbits related to various experi- to do experiments that take mere minutes to com- For all you Ms. Frizzle fans, here’s another ments. Included science tools included: plaster, plete. If you’re especially interested in chemis- Magic School Bus Science Kit. You can let your measuring spoon, 100 and 200 ml. Measuring try, I would recommend the C1000 kits and up little ones do chemistry like all the students in cups, label sheets, plaster mold, rubber stopper, because they are more extensive in content and Ms. Frizzle’s science class. This Chemistry Lab pH step strips, magnifying lens, Petri dish with materials. With the introduction of the C500, the comes packaged in a replica of the Magic School lid, pipettes, test tubes, filter paper, vial with lab manual has been “overhauled,” according Bus (made of cardboard measuring 15” long by spoon, funnel, balloon, bendable drinking straw, to the manufacturer, to bring it up to speed with 8 ½” high) with storage space and trays for all the safety glasses, and wooden spatula. You will the other kits. However, the safety glasses in the kits components. This kit includes most of the need to supply a variety of readily available items C1000 kit (and up) are still an improvement over hard-to-find materials needed to do experiments: (contact us for a full list). Parental Supervision the goggles in the C500 kit. There is some over- Petri dish, string, peppercorn, balloon, wooden required. ~Deanne lap between the kits, as each kit tends to “build craft stick, piece of iron, ph chart, 25 ml measur- 009037 ...... 44.95 40.40 on” and incorporate experiments and materials ing cup, ph paper, pipette, blue and red litmus from the previous kit. Please note that a 6V lan- paper, pencil, safety goggles, plastic measuring Stir-It-Up Chemistry Lab & Kitchen Experiments tern battery is required for some experiments but spoon, plastic funnel, 3 plastic test tubes, test Journal (Nancy B’s Science Club) (2-6) not included. ~ Anh tube brush, soap, cardboard, clay, white blue, Be a chemist and stir up some fun using mate- 010064 Chem C500 (5-8) . . 34.95 31.40 borax, yeast, chromatography paper, foil, liquid rials from your kitchen (or local store) and the This set is designed to be an introduction dish soap, straw, and ruler. special tools in this kit. 11 reusable (plastic) to chemistry. The equipment and manu- 51 glossy cards accompany the kit and will chemistry tools include a beaker, 4 test tubes, al in this kit allow students to perform 28 help your young chemist get started learning test tube rack, graduated cylinder, lab glasses, “classic” but exciting experiments in several about scientific tools, measurements, acids and dropper, funnel, beaker, and stirring rod. The areas of chemistry. Topics covered include: bases, and much more. The first twelve cards accompanying 22-page activity journal is filled reactions between solids, liquids, and gases; offer general information, messages from Ms. with experiments for you to learn about matter, acids and bases; electrochemistry; and more. Frizzle, safety and instructions for the kit. Cards chemical reactions, and acids and bases while Kit includes a 48-page experiment manual, 13 through 51 are experiments. The front of doing fun activities like changing water color, safety glasses, six vials of chemicals, three each card gives a list of materials needed, steps liquids that float, inflating a balloon without test tubes, one stopper, a battery terminal, to follow for the experiment, and illustrations. using your breath, putting out a flame without two pipettes, and a measuring spoon. A 9V An explanation of the experiment is found on the blowing, and more. The journal walks you battery is required for some experiments but reverse side of the card. You will get to make through each step of the activities and allows is not included. Though some similar exper- sticky ice, test materials for acidity, inflate a bal- space to record observations. Nancy B’s Science iments are included in later sets, the exact loon without blowing into it, make pepper jump, Club kits support STEM and prepare children for experiments in this set are not included in the learn about buoyancy, make a speed boat, and a future in science. C1000, C2000, or C3000 kits. Please note much more as you learn with Ms. Frizzle and 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. that in an attempt to make things more fun, a her class. 065498 ...... 24.99 19.50 “magic” theme is present in the lab manuals A data notebook is included for recording data and many of the experiments are labeled as in specific lessons. This is a small 5”x 7” stapled Chem-Science 60 Kit (5-AD) magic tricks. booklet with space to record observations. If you This kit will provide hours of experiment fun 025661 Chem C1000 Kit (5-12) 64.95 58.40 are doing the experiments with multiple students, without harmful chemicals. Topics explored Includes an 80-page experiment manual, you can have them work in teams to record the include: chemical reactions, acids and bases, protective goggles, 2 dropper pipettes, clip information or let them make their own note- chromatography, crystal growing, surface ten- for 9-volt battery, safety cap with dropper book – this one is pretty simple. Use this kit as sion, solutions and colloids, expansion of gases, insert, copper wire, 2 large graduated bea- a chemistry unit study or alongside your curric- magnetism, optics, growing plants, and much kers (with lids), 4 test tubes, test tube brush, ulum – either way you will have fun with Ms. more. While some activities will require adult rubber stopper with hole, rubber stopper Frizzle and the gang! ~ Donna supervision, many of them can be done inde- without hole, funnel, 7 different chemicals, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. pendently. Most items are provided in the kit, but small bottle for litmus solution, lid open- 041072 ...... 39.99 32.50 you will need to gather household items to com- er, double-headed measuring spoon, angled plete some of the activities. Each activity is col- glass tube, and experiment station. 125 Ooze Labs Chemistry Station (1-6) orfully illustrated with step-by-step instructions, experiments on test papers/changing colors, 038232 ...... 39.95 35.90 and a very simple explanation for each activity is physics (ie. air pressure, water pressure, 746 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. heat), carbon dioxide, iron and copper, The kit includes a 119-page manual that con- and 23-page activity guide. The activity guide water and its elements, surfactants, and food tains introductory information, how to use it, and provides you with 20 projects to practice your chemistry. safety information. The manual includes experi- glowing skills – Glo-Water, Invisible Glow-Ink, 031555 Chem C2000 (6-12) 159.95 143.90 ments and instruction for each – goals, materials/ Glotion, Glow Stick Luminescer, Ooey-Glowy This kit includes all the materials included equipment needed, background information, Oobleck, Glowing Slime, Glowing Putty Ball, in C1000, and the first 75 experiments (out and step-by-step procedures. Suggested answers and much more. Experiment with black light and of 250) are the same as in C1000. After this are given for questions in each experiment, and glowing qualities as you “Glow For It” with this point, however, the student learns how to solutions to experiments are included at the back kit! 1CHOKING HAZARD (1, 4). Not <3yrs use an alchol burner, and is free to experi- of the manual. If you are already using a curricu- 061902 ...... 24.99 19.95 ment with heat now! Experiments include lum and just need labs, an included chart shows separating mixtures, combustion, working correlation to A Beka Chemistry, 2nd ed.; ACE Universe of Science Chemistry Kits (4-AD) with stronger acids, chemoluminescence, Chemistry, 1996 ed.; Alpha Omega Publications, Kids may roll their eyes at most chemistry kits, and working with items such as food and grade 11 Chemistry; Apologia Exploring Creation but they probably won’t be able to keep their household cleaners. The full-color manual with Chemistry; Bob Jones Chemistry, 3rd hands off of these once they see what kinds of is 128 pages, and includes explanations of ed.; Glencoe Science, Chemistry: Matter and cool things they can do! Each kit focuses on a each experiment, diagrams, illustrations, and Change; and Prentice Hall, Chemistry. If you are particular chemical reaction, and offers a variety instructions. using a different curriculum and just need the of activities to experiment with it. Kits are pack- 037187 Chem C3000 (7-12) 279.95 251.90 labs, just match the labs up to the concept you aged in tubs, with all the supplies to need to do This is truly the “big momma” of chemistry are studying for a lab companion. This kit isn’t a several activities. An instructional booklet comes kits, with enough supplies for at least 333 complete chemistry curriculum, so you should be with each kit, and provides directions. experiments! This kit includes all of the using a course text for explanations; there is also EACH KIT ...... 18.00 components from the Chem C2000 kit, plus an assumption that students using this kit have 013173 Cool Blue Light dozens of additional tools and chemicals, knowledge of Algebra. With this kit, kids explore chemical lumines- and 100 additional experiments. The exper- There is a lengthy list of items included in the cence. They’ll create a “cool blue light” and iment guide is a whopping 192 pages and kit. Call our customer service if interested in the make a penny glow while they learn about presents experiments with detailed explana- complete list; however, the chemicals included luminescence and why fireflies glow. Kit tions, instructions, and full-color illustrations. are acetic acid, bromophenol blue indicator, includes luminol mixture, perborate mixture, According to the manufacturer, the guide is calcium nitrate, copper nitrate, glycerin, hydro- copper sulfate, pipet, stirrers, scoop, spoon, written at a higher academic level than their chloric acid, lead nitrate, nickel nitrate, phenol- cups and instructions. other chemistry kit manuals, so it is oriented phthalein indicator paper, potassium hydrox- 013175 Fizz Wizard & Jammin’ Jelly more towards students who are serious about ide, potassium iodide, sodium acetate, sodium This tasty kit lets students create soda pop chemistry. Besides the topics covered in the hydroxide, sodium oxalate, sodium sulfate, sodi- that can change colors, yummy jelly-like C2000 kit, this kit also explores atomic struc- um thiosulfate, universal indicator paper, zinc candies, and Polymer Pudding while they ture and bonding, the periodic table, chemical nitrate, magnesium sulfate, potassium hydrogen learn about chemical reactions, acid-base equations, organic chemistry, and structural phthalate, cetyl alcohol, and palmitic acid – liq- reactions, indicators, pH and gels. Includes formulas. For those of you who want to uids are in 0.1M dropping bottles. Magic Crystal Colors, citric acid, sodium explore chemistry full-blast, this is the kit for As with all kits, there is always a list of items you bicarbonate, calcium acetate, sodium algi- you! Named the “Best Overall Chemistry Set” will need to supply. Most are household items – nate, pipette, stirrers, spoon, fork, scoops, by the Wall Street Journal. black paper, books, felt-tip pens, water soluble cups and instructions. ink, distilled water, food coloring, graph paper, 013176 Goofy Glowing Gel ice, matches, natural indicators, paper towels, Polymers are the name of the game in this kit! clear tape, printed paper, scissors, shallow pan, Kids will create gels, oozes, foam, and glow- table salt, stapler, source of heat (microwave, in-the-dark polymers. Kit includes borax stove, etc.), stopwatch or watch with a second solution, guar gum, luminescent zinc sulfide, hand, table sugar, vinegar, and white paper. white glue, stirrers, spoon, cups, baggies and Another item mentioned in the experiments is instructions. a voltmeter, which you would need to provide. You can either skip those labs or a voltmeter can Candy Chemistry (4-AD) be purchased at a minimal cost. I don’t know very many people who would These are real chemistry labs intended for the turn down an opportunity to fit candy into their college-prep level of learning and can be used to curriculum, and cooking and baking is an awe- really beef-up your high school chemistry course. some way to learn about chemistry. This kit gives MicroChem Experiment Lab Kit (10-12) ~ Donna you instructions to learn about transfer of heat, Chemistry labs can be scary and overwhelming, 1CHOKING HAZARD (1, 4). Not <3yrs. volume, phases of matter, freezing and melting especially if you don’t have a curriculum that 020028 ...... 144.95 point, boiling and condensation, crystallization, lays them out for you. It can be expensive to buy solutions, chemical reactions, and more. The the equipment and many of the chemicals are Other Activity Kits / Experiment Kits kit includes special tools, molds for chocolate restricted and difficult to obtain. and gummy candies, cutters, paper baking cups, MicroChem Experiment Lab is a kit that Fizzrocket (Assorted Colors) (2-AD) lollipop sticks, candy thermometer, colored foil takes away some of the pressure and expense 024666 ...... 7.00 sheets, and candy labels. Use this kit along with of those high school chemistry labs. This kit your own ingredients to make chocolate shapes includes scaled-down amounts of chemicals Crayola Color Chemistry Super Lab Set (2-6) and lollipops that look like cars, ladybugs, Santa (about 1/100th the usual amount) and is enough 034980 ...... 36.67 25.50 or a bunny; make gummy dolphins, berries, to do experiments about 5 times. By scaling back dinosaurs, bats, bears, and fruit slices; or make a on the chemicals and using plastic equipment Glow-in-the-Dark Lab (2-AD) solid chocolate egg to give as a gift. The molds (where possible) the cost is controlled a bit and It’s always fun to play with glow-in-the-dark are hard plastic and are high quality like those there is less of a problem with chemical disposal things, and now you can concoct your own. This used by confectioners, and the dipping fork and at the end of the course. Chemicals come in kit includes a plastic beaker, measuring scoop, sugar spatula are great specialty tools. The exper- ‘dropping’ bottles, so they are ready for use. No mixing cup, bouncy ball mold, test tubes/stand iment manual includes recipes, explanations, mixing and less spilling is a definite benefit to this and funnel as well as a sheet of star stickers, and colored illustrations. This is a great kit for kit. Experiments may cause for ‘a drop’ or ‘drops’ glow sticks, fake snow polymer, jelly balls poly- learning chemistry and introducing candy mak- of a chemical, so the special bottles are great for mer, fluorescent ink, glow powder, bouncy ball ing to your children. ~ Donna dispensation. polymer, 3 creature molds, black-light activator, 004502 ...... 36.95 33.20 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 747 Glowing Chemistry (5-AD) Cards in this game are reflective of the medieval ☼Wrong Chemistry Game (3-AD) When you think of things that glow, what setting, and you will be helped along your way Create molecules to win this game. The mole- comes to mind? Glow sticks, lightning bugs and by the Helium Genie, Sulfur Wizard, Magnesium cule playing board is made up of one blue hex those strange deep-sea creatures maybe? Why do Magician, Phosphorous Phoenix, and an army of and six yellow – move the hexes and the dots they glow? How can we use glowing liquids and other elemental characters. For 2 to 4 players, (playing pieces) to form one of the molecules in plastics in everyday life? Start your investigations commit the elements and their properties to your card hand. Game includes one blue hex, here. This kit by Thames & Kosmos is packed memory as you create, combat, and conquer. six yellow hex, five white and four black discs, with information and 22 experiments all about 065436 ...... 35.00 29.95 54 playing cards, and a rulebook. For two to four things that glow. You’ll discover many more players, each starts with four cards and manip- examples of glowing life in the natural world, ulates the dots and hexes to form a matching experiment with ultraviolet light, mix up glowing molecule. To add one more player, purchase blue light in a test tube, experiment with glow-in- the Expand Your Lab Game, which adds 66 new the-dark plastic and even build a glowing puppet elements, nobel tokens, and additional special theatre. The 48-page, fully illustrated instruction actions. book walks you through all of the activities and 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs provides an abundance of additional information 046955 Wrong Chemistry . .15.00 10.95 as well. Supplies include test tubes, chemicals, 046946 Expand Your Lab . .12.00 8.95 a Petri dish, small safety goggles, pipettes, a small ultraviolet lamp, a measuring spoon, and Ion Compound Building Game (3-AD) Atommate: the Chemistry Card Game (5-AD) more. – Jess Practice building your own ionic compounds It’s easy to find games to practice, say, multi- 058948 ...... 39.95 35.90 and make sense of chemistry. The goal of the plication. Chemistry? Well, let’s just say your game is to create neutrally charged compounds choices are pretty limited. However, Atommate Games & Puzzles and sets of Noble gases; the player with the most fills in the gap! Versatile, portable, and well-or- points wins. The game is for 2 to 7 players and ganized, this game features 56 cards and instruc- Molecule Memory Game (PK-AD) includes 9 Compound Goal Cards, 21 Action tions for seven games at several different levels. This traditional memory game combines fun Tiles, and 94 Drafting Cards. Each player is given The deck includes cards for 32 elements, with and learning for all ages. There are 36 matching a set of three Action Tiles. Place four drafting multiple cards for common elements like oxygen pairs of molecules with their names (72 cards) cards and two Goal Cards face up in the center and hydrogen. There are also four Oxidize cards along with a 40 page booklet of facts about each of the table, and deal eight drafting cards to each and four Reduce cards which are used in the of the molecules. The 2” square cards are sturdy player. Each player chooses one card to reveal more advanced games. The element cards fea- with high-quality graphics. Turn them all face and bond to an ion (only cards with opposing ture a lot of information, including the element’s down, and each player in turn will flip over 2 charges can bond). Play can be affected by flip- atomic number, symbol, name, oxidation states, cards. If the cards match, they get to keep them; ping Action Tiles – ‘select two’ allows a player period, group, valence electrons, electronega- if they don’t match, flip them face down again for to select and play two drafting cards, ‘take from tivity, melting point, sublimation point, boiling the next person’s turn – the person with the most center’ allows the player to take one of the point, atomic mass, phase at room temperature, matches wins the game. Children can play this Drafting Cards from the center, and ‘RXN’ allows and electron configuration. While it sounds like game over and over as they learn the molecular the player to rearrange their cards and take a card a lot, the layout is fairly graphical, so the end structure and names of molecules from acetone from another player. Game play is 20 to 30 min- result is not too overwhelming. While many of to water. ~ Donna utes and expansion cards are included for those the games involve making compounds, one of 1 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. who want an even greater challenge. This game them plays like “war,” using the atomic num- 050714 ...... 13.95 11.50 can help your chemistry students learn about ions bers, and another challenges players to collect and chemical bonding in a fun way. ~ Donna four cards of the same group or period. The Periodic Table of Elements Puzzles (3-AD) 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. most advanced game has players making com- Puzzles with a purpose! Complete the puzzle to 031997 ...... 19.99 16.75 pounds, with the ability to “steal” other players’ create a periodic table, making learning tangible compounds using the Oxidation and Reduction and fun. The Illustrated 200 pc puzzle features Covalence Molecule Building Game (3-AD) cards. Many of the games could be enjoyed by little illustrations for each element (such as bal- Work with your team to build a secret mole- younger players as long as they had some under- loons for helium and a diamond for carbon. The cule and put your chemistry knowledge to the standing of the chemistry terms and concepts. Standard 200 pc features a standard periodic test. For 2 to 4+ players, teams work together to On a final note, no chemistry is explained in the table. Both are 19” x 13” when completed. Made crack the building code for the secret molecule. rules, so you will find the more complex games in the USA. For each round of play, there is one ‘Knower’ much more enjoyable if you are currently study- EACH PUZZLE ...... 9.99 8.50 and up to three ‘Builders’ or ‘Builder Team.’ The ing, or have studied, some basic chemistry. On 029699 Illustrated 200 pc ‘Knower’ is the only player who knows the secret the other hand, I’m sure you can find multiple 029714 Standard 200 pc molecule. The goal is for him to give clues to flashcard and quiz uses for the element cards the ‘Builders’ and based on the clues, they can too! – Jess Elementeo Chemistry Card Game (3-AD) build the molecule. The game includes 25 Secret 008126 ...... 12.95 8.95 Have some chemistry fun with Elementeo! Set Molecule Cards (10 easy, 7 medium, 8 hard); in a medieval, mythological time, this strategy 27 Clue Cards (11 number clues, 16 organic ElementO (5-AD) game will help you learn about 50 of the 118 clues); 21 Element Tiles; 21 Hydrogen Tiles; 8 What a great way to learn and remember the elements of the Periodic Table through different Clue Tokens; and 7 Guess Tokens. It can take 20 periodic table and properties of the elements! As levels of play. In the Element Level you will move to 40 minutes per round of play, and play ends in Monopoly, players move their pieces around and attack with your elements. In the Reaction when a team figures out the Secret Molecule. a gameboard of elements, acquiring them as Level you use the properties and reactions of ele- Each Builder begins with 3 Carbon tiles, 2 you would Boardwalk or Park Place. Instead of ments to attack your opponent’s elements. Create Nitrogen tiles, 2 Oxygen tiles, and 7 Hydrogen players paying rent when they land on another’s compounds from elements and use them to win tiles. Determine the difficulty level at which you property, they must “pay” in protons according in the Compound Level. Use black holes, super- would like to play, and Builders use their Element to the number of protons in that element. A novas, nuclear reactions, and Newton’s Laws tiles to assemble a molecule based on the clues player obtains a “monopoly” when he owns a to help you in the Alchemy Level. The Fusion given by the Knower. The team wins when they whole family of an element. Neutron and pro- Level lets you create your own special fusion have assembled all their Secret Molecules. Build ton certificates are used as currency. ElementO deck to conquer the chemistry world. The game on your chemistry knowledge in this challenging cards, obtained by landing on inert gas elements, includes 30 Electron chips, dice, playing board, molecule building cooperative game. ~ Donna require payment or allow acquisition of pro- 2 Element Decks (53 cards each), Compound 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. tons. They also serve an instructional purpose, Deck (25 cards), and Alchemy Deck (25 cards). 031987 ...... 19.99 16.75 demonstrating how elements are used in daily 748 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. life. The center of the board is a Periodic Table and makes it approachable for a variety of ages. Physics of Superheroes (10-AD) of Elements on which players keep track of Learn about the technology of today, such as 3D No, really, this is a serious book. Despite the elements they’ve acquired in play. By locating printers, body scanners, satellite navigation, and childish (and somewhat outdated!) title, this these, and referring to the table often, players much more. Follow the wooly Mammoth through book continues to impress me. Inside, you will become familiar with the location of elements on the workings of all types of machines! ~ Donna not only find an incredibly in-depth book on the table. An ingenious and fun way to lay the 065059 ...... 35.00 24.95 various aspects of physics, but also select panels foundations for chemistry! of comics illustrating various facets of science. 002169 ...... 34.95 30.95 Stuff You Need to Know! (3-7) The book is laid out in a very “progressive” Do you ever wonder how things work? This way- beginning with basic physical concepts Periodic Table Playing Cards (PK-AD) book offers explanations, but in a visual and and proceeding from there with the groundwork Why use regular old playing cards when you textual format. How do we get electricity in our firmly in the reader’s mind. There are three sec- could play any card game with these – and homes? How does a letter travel through the tions: Mechanics, Energy- Heat and Light, and maybe start memorizing those elements while mail? How does a 3D printer work? Find out Modern Physics. Within each are several specific you play euchre? This double playing card set how 27 different things happen or work by fol- chapters. Each concept is treated in a complex features elements from Hydrogen (atomic #1) to lowing the numbered path around the page. Each manner, just as in a high-school textbook. The Rutherfordium (#104) and #105-118 are used as topic covers a two-page spread and some of the difference, however, is in the author’s incredibly Jokers. Each card features the element’s symbol pages fold out for an even bigger explanation. A interesting style. Every concept is explained in in bold letters, its name, atomic number, series, large diagram or cross-section is in the middle of relation to comics, with author James Kakalios atomic mass, standard state, melting point, boil- the explanation and little people are illustrated either pointing out flaws and/or discovering how ing point, period-group, and usages. You can working inside of it. For example, the 3D printer accurately the stories are portrayed. use them as playing cards, flashcards, play one shows all the parts on the inside and outside Even crazy things - like Superman’s capabilities of the two games included, or invent your own and little people make the parts move and do - are thoroughly explained away by such related chemistry games! - Jess the work – kind of a humorous element to the factors as his home planet’s possible gravity: after 053797 ...... 14.98 12.50 explanation. There is so much to see and read on solving Superman’s strength ratio, the author each page, you will see something different each finds that Krypton (Superman’s home planet) PHYSICS time through. This book is 80 pages of illustra- must be 15 times denser. How? Neutron-star tions, information, and new vocabulary. If you’re matter, Kakalios states. This increased density, of Informational / Textual Resources curious about where your trash goes, how your course, must be what caused Krypton to fall apart vacuum cleaner works, and of course how your in the first place. And all this from Superman’s ☼Simple Machines (PK-3) cell phone functions, you will love this book. jumping capabilities! Literally dozens of concepts Children are fascinated with how things work. Age range is grades 3 through 7, but enjoyable and hundreds more individual facets are covered This well illustrated book presents clear explana- by all ages. ~ Donna in this book, riddled with the author’s witty tions of familiar machines. Axes, scissors, slides, 064233 ...... 12.95 9.95 interjections. I would go so far as to say this is seesaws, are just a sampling of topics covered. both on-par with high-school level physics, and a Charming illustrations feature children and adults Electricity and Magnetism (Usborne) (6-12) great book to read in anyone’s spare time. Please as part of a small community using simple What is electricity? How do magnets work? note that the author very occasionally points out machines to make their life easier and enjoyable. Electricity and Magnetism works to unfold the matter relating to evolution, but these instances 32 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne answers to these questions and explain the con- are few and far between. 424 pgs, pb. - Stephen 068242 ...... 7.99 5.95 nection between the two. It was only in the last 053259 ...... 18.00 12.50 century that scientists discovered how to generate the electricity that powers our lights, heating and Supplemental Resources air conditioning systems, and electronic devices. Although current electricity is the most important Activity & Experiment Books form of electricity, the book also covers natural or static electricity. Surprisingly, magnetism was Hands-On Science Series (2-5) discovered over 2000 years ago, but it was not Designed to bring science until relatively recently that scientists began to concepts to life for children, investigate its mysterious properties. Learn all this vividly-illustrated series about magnetic forces and fields and how to will bring a fresh excitement create your own magnet. ~ Enh to learning. Information 012395 ...... 7.99 7.19 about the focus topic is first presented in a two-page The Cartoon Guide to Physics (9-AD) spread and teaches scientif- How Machines Work: Zoo Break! (1-AD) Physics can be a hard subject to grasp, but if ic principles and fascinating David Macaulay uses a zoo setting to teach presentation has anything to do with that, this facts to engage your child’s about simple machines. There are flaps to flip, book could be the answer. In cartoon style, it mind. Each book then offers 20 plus experiments tabs to pull, gears to turn, as children learn about provides a lighthearted format to a heavy topic. using common household items with step-by- inclines, wedges, levers, wheels, gears, pulleys, Beginning with motion, the two main charac- step instructions, explanations, and a supply and screws. Put them all together and Sloth and ters (a pretty cartoon astronaut, Lucy, and her list, all designed to reinforce the concept lesson. Sengi are planning a Zoo Break! 30 pgs, hc. ~ co-worker, Ringo) present a thorough coverage Explain gravity and make gears in the Forces and Donna of physics, including gravity, projectiles, orbits, Motions Book. Create magnetic art and electric- 003244 ...... 19.99 13.95 Newton’s laws, forces, momentum, energy, col- ity in Electricity and Magnets. Investigate cake lisions, rotations, charge, electric fields, capaci- batter and milk in Matter and Materials. Hear Way Things Work Now (1-AD) tors, electric currents, magnetic fields, relativity, sound and see light in the Sound and Light Book. Diving into the world of technology, David inductors, AC and DC, quantum electrodynam- Includes glossary, index and useful websites list. Macaulay brings you into the 21st century with its ics, and more. The pages portray the characters 32 pgs, pb ~ Deanne new inventions and discoveries. Divided into five demonstrating different concepts in easier-to-un- EACH BOOK ...... 7.99 5.95 parts, this 400-page book covers the mechanics derstand ways as they explain what is happening. 019357 Forces and Motion of movement, harnessing the elements, work- Text (in a cartoonish font) fills in the blanks left 037604 Matter and Materials ing with waves, electricity & automation, and by the characters’ comments and pictures. A 037607 Sound and Light the Digital Domain. With humorous graphics very different - but appealing! - approach to and concise information, he takes the fear and physics. 212 pgs. - Melissa Kids’ Book of Simple Machines (3-7) intimidation out of what you don’t understand 007274 ...... 19.99 14.50 068302 ...... 14.95 10.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 749 Backyard Ballistics (3-AD) screen, a hairdryer, a VCR and guitar), the tools Hand Boiler (9-AD) Potato guns, paper match rockets, catapults - you’ll need to disassemble them, the steps to take Charles’ Law, also known as the law of vol- definitely a physics text book, in my opinion. and the treasure you’ll find within. Also included umes, states that a volume of gas, at a constant That’s what ballistic means, right? So grab some are proper disposal tips for the non-treasures. Take pressure, expands as the temperature increases. PVC, a hacksaw, some hairspray, and start learn- these inner components and use them to build all Heat is the transfer of energy from one part ing about parabolic motion with a Spud Gun! sorts of useful projects. Who wouldn’t want to of a substance to another. Air pressure is the Some of these could easily be built by kids, but turn their old electric toothbrush into a working force exerted by air, whether compressed or the more complex and potentially dangerous submarine model, for example? You’re bound to unconfined, on any surface in contact with it. items should be constructed and operated under stay busy learning about and collecting the inner Energy can transfer by radiation, heat conduc- adult supervision (i.e., let Dad have some fun, treasures of our most common electronics. 224 tion, convection, electrical power transmission too). Warnings to be heeded follow each con- pgs, pb ~ Steve and mechanical work. How can you demonstrate struction; to my eye all projects are safe if you 035465 ...... 16.95 12.95 all of this to your students? With a hand boiler! follow instructions. A section of history pops up It is made of two delicate glass bulbs connect- here and there as well; add to that the fact that Defending Your Castle (9-AD) ed by twisted-glass tubing. When holding the the book is well written and can be used to teach In your deepest imaginations, have you ever base in your hand, colored water moves up English, and we have a complete unit study! The considered how to best protect your homestead through the tube to the top bulb and appears to projects are varied: Balloons, flingers, petards from ancient (and not so ancient) invaders? Your boil. It’s mesmerizing: so pretty and fascinating! (cannons), and 10 others, not to mention the home is your castle and engineer/author, William Recommended for use with students age 14+, but section on further ideas (like adjusting the firing Gurstelle, author of Backyard Ballistics, has you could carefully supervise younger children angles on the potato cannon). The one thing they developed a defensive plan to protect the people to demonstrate the scientific principles. All you all have in common is that they can be made and possessions you love most. With a quick need is a warm hand! The glass bulbs are very fairly easily from materials available from your intro and general safety guidelines, each chapter thin so heat is easily transferred. These are to be local hardware store, they’re fun and easy to looks at historical events and situations before handled with care! There are 4 colors of water build, and you’ll have a hard time finding a boy providing you with clear, step-by-step instruc- with 4 tube designs: green swirl, blue figure-8, who doesn’t enjoy them. On top of that, teach tions, diagrams and photographs for creating a red heart and purple spiral. Our choice unless P.E. with the original game, “Dodge the Flying fully-fortified home. Topically, you will learn you specify at time of order. About 7” tall and Spud!” Just kidding. ~ Mark about Genghis Khan and the Mongols, while 1.5” across the bottom bulb. ~ Sara 007648 ...... 16.95 12.95 learning to build a catapult, a crossbow and a 052459 ...... 6.00 5.25 smoke bomb; Attila the Hun while devising a Physics Experiments for Children (5-8) hidden book safe and palisade wall; Alexander Experiment & Activity Resources Does air take up space? What causes sound? the Great-making a bullet proof shield; as well How do periscopes work? You know that your as many other defensive devices. The author also Jellyfish Cartesian Diver (Asst. Colors) (PK-AD) kids will never get tired of asking you. So be explains the science behind many projects, mak- 024673 ...... 3.10 prepared: seven chapters full of experiments to ing this a valuable supplement to your history demonstrate questions that kids ask at one time or science curricula or an appealing father-son STEM Activity Sets (K-6) or another, covering air, heat, sound, light, mag- project book as they strive to defend their home Children are never too young to benefit netism, machines, and water. These experiments at all costs against the invading hordes, and learn from STEM learning, and these activity sets are generally easy to do with everyday items just a bit more about ourselves, our history and from Learning Resources are a great, hands-on and use nothing dangerous, though a few must the sciences! 168 pgs, pb. ~ Deanne approach to scientific explorations. Designed for be supervised by an adult. I was surprised by 059836 ...... 16.95 12.95 younger hands, each set contains 19-32 quality how simple yet demonstrative these experiments plastic pieces, 10 double-sided activity cards, were. For example, to answer the question about and an activity guide with reproducible templates whether sound can travel through nothing, you Tools & Toys designed to help children understand the scien- take a bottle, hang a little bell in it, then drop tific process. Unlike traditional lab sheets, these a flaming piece of paper in and cork it. The Original TEDCO Gyroscope (3-AD) provide longer fonts, ample writing or drawing fire takes away the oxygen, leaving you with Not just a classic toy, this heavy-duty gyroscope space (no lines) for predictions, observations, less-dense air around the bell. Almost every is great for demonstrating gyroscopic forces. and data collections. The heart of the instruc- one can be worked by a pre-teen, and they are When you get the hang of spinning it, there tion is found in the activity cards. Based on the all demonstrative of some scientific principle. are a number of impressive tricks waiting to be scientific method, cards begin with a problem You kids will readily see the science behind our mastered as well! Retro packaging includes gyto- to solve, followed by a prediction (hypothe- planet, and maybe not ask you! This book can be scope, string, stand and instructions. sis), hands-on experiment and data collection used stand-alone, but might be better alongside a 028843 ...... 8.50 6.25 before asking the child to draw a conclusion more in-depth book. ~ Mark 029372 ☼Replacement String . 1.95 of their findings. An excellent introduction to 004173 ...... 7.95 6.50 STEM: Science, Technology, Engineering and Discovery Pak (3-AD) Mathematics for elementary children. ~Deanne Unscrewed: Salvage and Reuse Motors, Gears, Three fun tools in one package! Learn principles CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. Switches & More From Your Old Electronics (8-AD) of physics with the gyroscope as you watch it EACH SET (except noted) . . 29.99 23.50 As a kid I would always take apart my toys spin. Split light with the crystal prism, or use it 064397 Force & Motion that stopped working. Unfortunately, I never to make a periscope for peeking around corners. Explore the science of “how things go” learned much and these parts eventually made Make magnets defy gravity with the Magna-Trix through gravity, inertia, friction, push/pull, it to the back of my shelf. Having had this set of three magnets and a post. and more. Includes 2 cars (2 ¾” long), 2 manual, subtitled Salvage and Reuse Motors, 008886 ...... 16.50 12.25 double-sided tracks (12” long), 4 weighted Gears and Switches from Your Old Electronics, blocks, a pendulum ball, and a ladder (9 ¼” I would have understood exactly what made up Slinky (K-AD) high) with 2 removable bars. those toys and household items and even been The classic toy in its original form! It’s surprising 064398 Magnets! . . . . 34.99 26.50 able to repurpose them. Even as a current tech how much fun and entertainment this coil of thin Includes: 2 bar magnets, 2 magnetic bugs, junkie, this book showed me a good deal about metal can provide. Unlike many newer types of 4 ring magnets, a horseshoe magnet, and a the inner workings of common household items. slinkies that are made from plastic, this metal one magnetic post to explore magnetism, polari- The pictures, though black and white, are great moves fluidly, “walking” down stairs or slopes ty, and magnetic attraction & repulsion. Also and annotated with helpful details, taking you or flowing rhythmically back and forth in your includes 2 snap-on cars, string, and a maze fairly step-by-step. The book describes over 50 hands! A favorite toy for kids of all ages! tray (11”L x 8½”H x ½”W). common electrical appliances and tools (such as 023860 ...... 5.99 4.50 064401 Simple Machines an electric drill, a Walkman, typewriter, laptop Explore 6 simple machines with the includ- 750 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ed lever board, wedge, pulley with rope THAMES & KOSMOS PHYSICS KITS physics, or you can add it as a fun activity to and hook, cart with 4 removable wheels, your medieval history curriculum. Snap the Archimedes screw, and 4 barrel weights. Kids First Physics Lab (3-12) plastic components together to assemble 5 dif- 064402 Sink or Float All building sets subtly demonstrate the laws ferent crossbows and 5 different catapults and Dive into early physics in a fun, colorful way of physics, but this 142-piece building set is trebuchets. The included manual offers step- with this submarine and floating raft along designed to show physics at work in everyday by-step instructions for each model as well as with weights, balls, and stars. Activities focus ways. 22 different experiments allow students information to conduct experiments with them. on buoyancy, density, and more. to see physics in action. Build an elevator to 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. demonstrate pulleys, an astronaut trainer to 041107 ...... 24.95 22.40 STEM: Engineering Hands-On Challenges Using explore centrifugal force, a wheelbarrow, trebu- Everyday Materials (1-6) chet, sundial, windmill, and many more. The Gyroscopes & Flywheels Experiment Kit (3-9) EACH BOOK ...... 14.99 11.95 full-color 80-page instruction manual not only Time to build something different that will 071433 Grade 1 071436 Grade 4 gives clear directions on how to build each item help you explore the world of physics. This kit 071434 Grade 2 071437 Grade 5 and the physics behind them, but also includes includes a small gyroscope that allows you to 071435 Grade 3 examples of how the concepts apply in our lives. build models and perform experiments. Build I felt that this kit was really well put together and a break-dancer that spins and balances on its made science concepts a lot more fun in a hands- head, a Segway-type vehicle with just one on manner. Use as demos for a lesson, or just wheel, a robot that moves along without falling enjoy through independent play. – Laura over, and more. No batteries required – the 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. gyroscope operates with the pull of a cord. A 039327 ...... 54.95 49.40 32-page instruction guide includes a list of the kit’s contents and step-by-step instructions for Physics Workshop (3-AD) each project. There it was: Physics Workshop. I swear I saw 041128 ...... 24.95 22.40 fireworks. Physics is one of my favorite subjects; ~~~~~~~ I love learning about how and why objects move like they do. And what better way to do it than GeoSafari Ultimate Laser Lab (3-7) through something as hands-on as this? With 305 Learn about physics and optics using the sci- colorful pieces, 37 experiments, and 36 building ence of light and lasers. The kit includes a Class 1 projects, you’re sure to be learning for quite laser (requires 2AAA batteries, not included) with a while. A 64-page booklet lays it all out for 3 settings (dot, line, star), 2 mirrors, 2 stands, you, from assembly instructions to fun activities. 1 blank microscope slide, diffraction grating to Some of the experiments made me wish I had bend light, and a guide with 5 activities and 5 Makers Studio (2-AD) the time to pop the kit out right there and just rip additional online activities. The educational ben- When I think of the building sets of my youth it into it, but, alas, other products require reviews efits of this kit are disguised by the fun they’re takes me back to the galvanized metal rails and today. Building things is a major part of this kit, having! bolts that were almost impossible to assemble as it helps students actually see the physics in 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and keep together. Makers Studio Kids, designed action, rather then just read about it in a text- 043939 ...... 16.99 13.50 for the young engineer, are much easier to assem- book. Several activities caught my interest, like ble than their predecessors. They allow for easy what degree to throw a ball to reach maximum manipulation and enable even young children to distance, or why you balance better on a moving build working machines and use their creativity bike. I wish I had had this when I was 8. ~ Mark using the pieces included in the kit along with 034204 ...... 59.95 53.90 simple household items (like cereal boxes). Easy to assemble and clear instructions help children Physics Pro (5-AD) get started as soon as they open the box. By customer request, we are adding this kit, the 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. largest and most advanced of Thames & Kosmos’ 021552 Gears Set . . . . .19.99 16.95 physics kits. Not just an “upgraded” version of Build a Cable Car, 3-Wheeler, motorcycle, the Physics Workshop, this takes young scientists and rubber band powered Macaroni Racer further in their hands-on physics investigations, with 10 engineering challenges. especially into the study of water and air. The 021555 Propellers Set . . . 19.99 16.95 full-color, 96-page experiment book contains 17 Build a Biplane, Windmill, Plane, and Potato experiments to explore the properties of air and Chip Chopper with 10 additional engineering water, particularly with regard to air and water challenges. pressure, how air and water flow, and air and 021559 Winches Set . . . .19.99 16.95 water relating to energy. Each section includes Build a Jeep, Well, Crane, and Popcorn hands-on experiments to do, using the materials ☼Deluxe Gear Box Complete Set (4-AD) Tow Truck with 10 additional engineering in the kit and some household items as well. The Build working contraptions with all of the piec- challenges. second half of the book contains instructions for es and gears in this deluxe set. There are 744 building the models of real-world contraptions pieces – 14 base grids upon which to build with Discovering Optics (2-AD) which show air and water in action. A hydrau- 64 gears, 18 pulleys, and a variety of connectors, Included in this handy little plastic cube are lic lift, rotating crane, water turbine, backhoe, frames, chains, axles, and more. The included the items needed to explore how light works: wind tunnel, trick fountain and race car are just guide book offers suggestions for assembly with flexible mirror and holder, double concave and a few of the fourteen exciting projects. The 212 beveled gears and frames, expandable pulleys, convex lenses, small prism, small mirror, laser parts included in the kit are also compatible with drive unit (holds a C-size battery, not included), (2AA batteries included) and 4 cards for use in other Physics Workshop, Physics Discovery and and chain drives. After you master basic struc- your experiments. The included activity guide Physics Solar Workshop. Winner of a Parent’s tures, you are ready to build an all terrain vehi- offers instruction for 2 experiments with lenses, Choice Silver Award. – Jess cle, dragster, small tractor, windmill, and much 2 experiments with the prism and experiments 046404 ...... 99.95 89.90 more. The building possibilities are as endless as with the mirrors. The plastic cube makes storage your imagination – start with the projects in the so easy. Bend and bounce the laser beam to dis- Catapults & Crossbows Kit (3-9) guide and keep going! ~ Donna cover the properties of light. ~ Donna The Catapults & Crossbows Kit from Thames 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs 028800 ...... 31.95 26.95 & Kosmos is great for studying the science of 066811 ...... 81.95 64.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 751 Magnets / Magnetism disc magnets, north/south bar magnet, plas- tic-encased red and blue bar magnet, iron filings, My Very First Magnet Kit (PK-4) polished steel spheres, paper clips, compass, and When my children were younger, they would cork. A multilingual activity book offers a bit of spend hours exploring with their bar magnet and information on the history of magnets, and four magnetic circles. This kit would have been a real activities get you started exploring the world of treat for them! It contains 1 magnet wand, 1 giant magnets. ~ Donna horseshoe magnet (with ends marked N and S), 3 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ring magnets, 2 plastic-encased button magnets, 041412 ...... 27.99 23.75 1 plastic-encased block magnet, and some mag- netic tools -10 Marbles and 20 counting chips. Alnico Science Kit (3-8) The included activity book contains a brief histo- This basic kit includes some great Alnico ry of magnetism and various experiments which (aluminum, nickel, and cobalt) magnets and a utilize both the included magnets and common few other objects for conducting magnet experi- household items. The plastic packaging keeps ments and exploring magnetic properties. The kit A. everything organized. Tactile learning has never includes a 2” bar magnet (with N and S etched E Blox Circuit Builder (3-8) been more enjoyable or convenient. ~Deanne into opposite sides), a 1” horseshoe magnet, a 022578 115 Set (A) . . . . 32.99 CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 2” horseshoe magnet, a 2” tube filled with small 022583 120 Set ...... 43.99 020820 ...... 24.99 21.25 steel shapes, and a 2” tube filled with powdery 022606 59 Set ...... 21.99 iron filings. Several activity ideas are included on Fun with Magnets Kit (PK-5) the packaging of the set.~ Rachel E Blox Circuit Blox (3-AD) This kit includes all the materials kids will 015423 ...... 21.99 18.75 035706 395 Set ...... 57.99 need to experiment and learn about the history 035743 72 Set ...... 32.99 of magnets, rules of magnetism, types of mag- Magnetic Science Kit (3-AD) 035763 800 Set ...... 76.99 nets, how magnets are used and so much more. The instruction manual contained in this kit is 035777 Lights Deluxe Set . . 54.99 Kit includes: magnet wand, 3 magnetic balls, an education in itself, but for children there’s 035872 Lights Plus Set . . . 25.99 horseshoe magnet, bar magnet, 2 ring magnets, a nothing quite like getting their hands involved in 036009 Lights Set . . . . . 19.99 compass, 8 nuts, 5 washers, wire, a metal rod, 3 seeing for themselves how things work. As you 036013 Mini Set ...... 10.99 crepe rubber shapes and 8 double-sided activity work your way through the activities, kids will cards. The activity cards are illustrated and con- learn all about magnets, the way they’re attracted SNAP CIRCUIT KITS tain step-by-step instructions for 14 experiments. to iron, poles, compasses, magnetic force fields, A nice first magnet set with the “basics” of equip- and electromagnets. Then they’ll have some fun Snap Circuits Electronics Kits (3-AD) ment that go beyond the kit itself, this would with magnet games—for a total of 33 experi- These easy-to-use circuit kits are composed of make a nice accompaniment to an elementary ments to do! The kit includes ring, block, and over 30 easy to snap “blocks” of all necessary topical study of magnetism. ~ Alysia ball magnets; plastic chips; a horseshoe and bar electronic components. An impressive number 034158 ...... 17.49 13.95 magnet set; compass; iron powder; an iron rod; of projects can be made using these parts, includ- wire; a polystyrene disk; and a cardboard strip ing an electric light, a sound activated switch, ☼Mini-Horseshoe Magnet Set (PK-AD) for one of the games. Additional household items lamp and fan, two-speed fan, laser “gun.” police Children love to play with magnets and under- are needed for some experiments. – Chad siren, clap sounds, blinking double flashlight, standing magnetic forces is an excellent way to 054451 ...... 32.95 29.60 motor sounds, strobe lights, motor-controlled teach scientific methodology. Measuring 4 1/4” lamp, lamp/speaker/fan in parallel, pencil alarm, in length, the horseshoe magnet is perfectly sized touch motor, bomb sound, simple water alarm, for little hands and is powerful enough to pick up Electricity / Circuits and many, many more projects and games. Each keys, coins, and more. Children can freely exper- project is listed in the booklet, and featured in iment to find magnetic items, or create games Sensor Stick (1-AD) a half-page layout which includes a full-color like magnetic marble races, and more. Shhh! It A fun little gadget to help teach the concepts diagram of the finished setup, objective, and will be our secret that they are learning science. of electricity, this acrylic hollow tube measures directions. The parts are all labeled on the dia- Set includes the mini horseshoe magnet, 5 mag- approximately 6.75”, and has a metal band gram, making it easy to set up the project, and netic marbles and activity suggestions. ~ Deanne around each end. Simply close the circuit by put- the directions include an explanation of how the 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs ting one hand on each of the bands on the ends, circuit works, so maybe after the thrill of creating 069666 ...... 6.99 6.25 and the 3 lights (red, green, blue) in the tube their own laser “gun” or water alarm wears off, will light up and make noise. Introduce students they’ll come back and actually figure out how it Magic Penny Magic Kit (3-AD) to electricity vocabulary – circuit, conductor, works. A fairly detailed orientation to the parts Science becomes magical with this kit! With insulator, electron, open and closed circuit, and in the kit and their functions, safety guidelines, authentic, newly minted British coins, a unique electrode. Besides all of the learning, the Sensor parts checklist and a troubleshooting guide are all “magic penny magnetic” and the activity book Stick can be a lot of fun! ~ Donna included at the beginning, so students can com- containing 44 investigations, your children will 050527 ...... 9.60 8.25 plete the projects safely - and get a lot more from be spellbound as they learn “magic” tricks to the kit than just “making cool stuff.” Looking entertain their friends and siblings. The key to Fun Fly Stick Magic Levitation Wand (K-AD) back from beyond college, I definitely recom- the magic lies in the included unique magnets. This attention-grabbing science product is a mend any child looking to the science route in Measuring 2” x 0.75” x 0.75”, each ceramic much more fun way to demonstrate the power college to play around a bit with one of these kits magnet is encased in non-magnetic stainless steel of static electricity than rubbing balloons in your - it honestly does make understanding circuits giving them a super strong magnetic pull. The hair! Toss one or more of the lightweight shapes and charges at the college level a little easier. quality materials and detailed explanations and into the air, activate the “magic wand” to “levi- This is definitely too fun to be “science!” A Dr. instructions make this a magnificent kit for your tate” the shapes, and keep them floating as long Toy 100 Best Children’s Products Winner. - Jess budding scientist or magician. ~ Deanne as interest and competitive siblings allow. (Of CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs course it’s not magic, but the repulsion of the fly- 062308 Beginner . . . . .26.30 18.95 041403 ...... 25.99 22.05 ers by the static electricity-generating stick!). Set A great intro kit for your younger learners! includes wand and manual, plus 10 Fun Flyers in This kit has 13+ pieces to assemble over 20 Super Science Magnet Kit (3-7) 6 different shapes/sizes. projects. The easy-to-use manual is geared Learn about magnets by actually getting your 055986 Fun Fly Stick Set . . 19.99 16.75 toward younger children, and the kit utilizes hands on them. This kit contains a 6” steel 055987 Deluxe Refill 10-Pk . .5.95 5.50 extra safety features. Kids can experiment horseshoe magnet, ceramic horseshoe, bar & with lights, sounds, & motion. 752 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 062309 Jr. Select . . . . .36.80 25.95 are two Student Guides and a comprehensive clock, charge a battery, run a small radio, mea- Over 30 pieces to assemble more than 130 Teacher Guide available for the core Snap sure the energy on an analog meter, and much projects. Includes a glow-in-the-dark flying Circuits sets. The student guides are full-color more. Instructions are included for many proj- saucer, color changing LED, phototransistor, and present a variety of electricity topics based ects, and as a bonus, all the parts work with other motor, music, alarm, and space war IC’s for on the projects and parts included in that partic- Snap Circuits sets. Go green by using this great sounds. ular kit. For example, the Student Guide for the kit to experiment with and learn about modern 028551 100 Experiment . .36.80 25.95 100-Experiment Snap Circuits set includes four energy sources. Contains over 40 parts to make 029506 300 Experiment-Kit .73.40 45.95 chapters: Basic Components & Circuits, Motors over 125 projects dealing with environmentally 029507 500 Experiment-Kit 104.95 62.95 & Electricity, Resistance, and Electronic Sound friendly energy like geothermal, hydrogen fuel 043749 Snaptricity . . . . 45.20 28.95 and Integrated Circuits. Each chapter is made up cells, wind, solar, tidal, hydro, and others. This Snap Circuits kit explores the relation- of color-coded boxes of text. Core information 046113 ...... 83.95 52.95 ship between electricity and magnetism. It is blue, experiments (which reference the experi- includes a compass, a volt/amp meter, an ments in the Snap Circuit set’s activity guide) are Snap Circuits w/ Computer Interface (3-AD) electromagnet, a motor, an iron core rod, green, yellow is for introducing electronics parts, When professional electrical engineers are copper and zinc electrodes, Snap Circuit orange is for advanced material, and brown is for working, they often use oscilloscopes and spec- pieces, and other accessories. Projects additional/background material. Each chapter trum analyzers to see the electrical signals in include making basic electrical circuits, ends with “quick quiz” assignments, practice circuits. While we don’t all have access to this building more advanced circuits with switch- problems, and a bulleted summary of important kind of equipment, these two Snap Circuit Kits es, exploring magnetic fields, reversing elec- concepts. The end of the guide holds definitions include special software and an interface cable to trical current with the electromagnet, build- for electrical terms and components. Although let aspiring engineers replicate this technology. ing a generator, making your own electro- originally there was one student guide per kit, Both kits below come with a computer interface magnet, and performing some fun electrical the manufacturer has combined the student kit that includes a CD-ROM, instructions, and and magnetic tricks. Contains over 40 parts guides for the 300-Experiment kit and up, so an interface cable. The CD-ROM contains .pdf for 78 projects. now there is a 100 Experiment Guide and a files which get students started using the cable, 043748 AC Adapter . . . .20.95 18.85 300/500/750 Experiment Guide. All in all, the and includes 73 experiments that can be done This adapter works with all versions of the guides do a great job of “filling in the gaps” infor- with this equipment. The instructions on the CD Snap Circuits kits and eliminates the need for mationally, while using the Snap Circuits set as a are full-color, are laid out similarly to the ones constant battery replenishment! basis. There is only one Teacher Guide, which in the books, and can be printed off as well. covers all of the Snap Circuits sets. The Teacher System requirements: Windows 95 or later and Guide holds some parent/teacher information, a microphone port. If your student is serious about table of contents for each of the Student Guides, electronics, they will enjoy these more “profes- reproducible quizzes for each Student Guide, sional” kits. – Jess and answers for the quizzes. What a great and CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. easy-to-use resource to delve a little bit deeper 026849 Pro (500 Exper) . .125.95 79.95 into those electricity concepts! – Jess 026796 Extreme (750 Exper) 152.30 89.95 047325 100 Experiment Gd . 9.95 7.95 047326 300/500/750 Experiment Snap Circuits Light (3-AD) Guide ...... 24.95 19.95 Light – spectacular and versatile. Create light 047329 Teacher Guide . . . 5.95 4.95 shows and musical light shows with this robust, extensive kit. Through 182 projects, you explore Snap Circuits Upgrade Kits Snap Circuits Mini Kits (3-AD) fiber optics, voice activated lights, color oscilla- With these kits from Elenco, you can start These mini kits are based off of the same idea tors, strobe lights, infrared, scattering light, and with the basic kits (see above) and add on with- as the other Snap Circuits kits, only smaller. light shows tied to your iPod or MP3 player, to out duplication. If your child tries the 100- or Each contains the parts to a specific concept or name but a few. You’ll need to supply batteries, 300-experiment kit but really gets into it and object which is completed though the traditional a music player, and a TV remote but instructions wants to keep going, simply purchase an upgrade snap circuitry. Many of the parts are familiar and and other circuit components are included in this kit. If you have already purchased the 500 exper- found in the larger kits as well; however, each 55-piece set. iment set, #029507, the only set you’ll need is mini kit contains at least one unique part to pull 054699 ...... 89.30 56.95 SC-500 to SC-750 which includes experiments off that kit’s individual idea. 512 to 692. Each kit comes with all the parts CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. and an instruction manual for completing the 013845 Basic Electricity . . 20.95 18.85 experiments. It is important to note that the kits A great way to try out Snap Circuits on a small are upgrades and aren’t very useful independent- scale! Includes 12 pieces (including a meter) to ly. They are intended as add-ons to the basic kits complete 9 projects such as measuring current and the parts contained therein. from a light bulb, wiring projects in series and 006745 SC-100 to SC-300 . .49.95 31.95 in parallel, and dividing current. Requires 3 AA 006759 SC-100 to SC-500 . .84.95 53.95 batteries, not included. 006862 SC-100 to SC-750 . 129.95 79.95 025551 Electromagnetism . .16.50 11.50 034943 SC-300 to SC-500 . .44.95 28.95 025559 FM Radio . . . . .26.30 23.65 006863 SC-300 to SC-750 . .79.95 49.95 Contains all parts necessary, including a 006872 SC-500 to SC-750 . .47.30 31.95 speaker, to construct a functional FM radio. 025566 Motion Detector . . 26.30 23.65 Snap Circuits 3D Illumination (3-AD) Snap Circuits Student Guides (3-AD) This kit allows for the building of a motion No longer limited to a flat base grid, you can Unless a child has a burning interest in elec- detector, complete with speaker. now build circuits in 3D! Kit includes over 50 tricity, I’m guessing that they’re not going to parts, including brand new ones like vertical sta- pore over the Snap Circuits experiment guides Snap Circuits Green (3-7) bilizer, base grid stabilizer and base grid support. and really learn why a project works before Everyone loves Snap Circuits kits that allow you The “Illumination” part of the title comes from they assemble it. When the excitement wears to create your own electronic components and new light-generating circuits like the 3-color light off, however, they may be interested to learn piece together working devices. This kit lets you tunnel, lined lens, mirrors and reflecting circuits, more about electricity. Or maybe you may experiment with and manufacture items featuring and a projector with 6 different images. Use this just want to incorporate that Snap Circuits set the latest in modern alternative energy sources. kit stand-alone or in combination with all the in with what you’re studying in physics. To Using the hand-crank dynamo, solar panel, and other Snap Circuit kits. ~ Bob make it easier to do both of those things, there wind turbine, kids can light up a LED, power a 002172 ...... 68.30 44.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 753 Snap Circuits Sound (3-AD) This is a mini computer that can be programmed and Dragon – all with light-up features. The book The newest extension to the Snap Circuits line to perform different tasks. also includes a list of other household items you includes over 40 parts and 185 projects to exper- The set includes one each 2-snap, 3-snap, might need, LED care, clay shaping basics, how iment with the world of sound. If you don’t think and 5-snap wire; 9V battery holder w/ switch; to use the paper punch-outs, and explanations of that sound is as exciting as light, think again. mini base grid; red LED; green LED; red/yellow simple circuitry. Jess, Ramsey, and Gemma made This kit will allow you to make some really cool bi-color LED; white jumper wire; red snap-to- the dragon, and he was adorable with his light- sound effects like echoes, and you can even pin wire; phototransistor; resistor; press switch; up eyes. I think the amazing thing is that you can build a voice changer that allows you to record Snapino™ module; USB cable; and instruction use clay to teach basics of circuitry in a way that speech or music and play it back at different manual. The instruction manual includes import- really makes sense to young learners. ~ Donna speeds. You can build a keyboard with optical ant information about each piece in this set and 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs theremin and conduct a sound energy demon- their functions; an introduction to electricity; dos 066519 ...... 21.99 16.50 stration. You can even connect up to your (or and don’ts of building circuits; troubleshooting; your parents’) smart phone and analyze sounds project instructions; an introduction to microcon- ☼Circuit Scribe (3-AD) with certain downloadable apps. Like the other trollers; and how to install the software and use Learn about electronics with a pen and sheet of Snap Circuits kits, this one comes with a fully it. After doing projects 1 and 2, you should be paper? It sounds a bit like science fiction, but this illustrated manual and the pieces are compatible familiar with the functions of the pieces – now unique take on circuits does just that! The core with other sets. – Jess you are ready to program for the rest of the proj- of Circuit Scribe is a non-toxic silver ink pen. 010247 ...... 89.30 56.95 ects. Once you have installed the free software Draw an “ink circuit” on a piece of paper, then at www.arduino.cc (for Windows, Mac, and snap the magnetic electronic modules (sensors, Snap Circuits Sound and Light Combo (3-AD) Linux), you are ready to program alternating switches, transistors, and more) onto the drawing Combined set holds both kits and manuals, lights, stoplight, bicolor light, light monitor, and with the included magnetic sheet. Once a con- packaged in a sturdy black case. more. nection is completed & powered by the included 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. This set is compatible with other Snap Circuit battery, the electronics come to life. Each kit 008151 ...... 157.50 99.95 sets, but to be used only with the 9V battery comes with a student workbook that introduces holder included or with a USB cable. Don’t use the concept, teaches the basics of electronics, Snap Circuits Motion (3-AD) with other Snap Circuits battery holders or other and provides exercises to complete. Exercises If you enjoyed Snap Circuits Light, hold onto power sources. If you have a younger student include making touch sensors, series switches, your seat belts, because “Motion” kicks it up interested in coding and electricity, this set is a and even creating a circuit from your signature! another notch! The set contains over 50 parts to great hands-on introduction to the concepts. The The unique presentation and concept is quite create 165 energetic projects, including a lighted Snapino™ module and snap circuit components intuitive for youngsters just learning electronics. color-morphing fan, a merry-go-round, a motion offer immediate application of what students are Replacing circuit blocks with conductive ink also detector, a mini car, an air fountain, spinning learning. ~ Donna de-clutters the learning area, helping students lighted patterns, and much more. Kids will get 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. focus on specific modules & concepts. to experiment with concepts such as gear ratios, 037771 ...... 52.40 34.95 069548 Basic Kit . . . . . 34.99 pulleys, tilt, circuitry, electronics, and physics. Includes a silver pen, magnetic sheet, 6 elec- The unit requires four “AA” batteries, which are Snap Circuits 3D M.E.G. (3-AD) tronic modules, circuit stencil, sticker sheet, not included, and the set is compatible with all M.E.G. stands for magnetic, electronics, and 9-volt battery, and a starter workbook. other Snap Circuits sets. - Jess gears, which is just what you will get in this new 069549 Maker Kit . . . . 79.99 64.99 059219 ...... 89.30 55.95 Snap Circuits® set. Build up as well as out (3D)! Includes a silver pen, magnetic sheet, 11 Special parts include 3D rotating snaps, two-sid- electronic modules, circuit stencil, sticker Snap Circuits Arcade (3-AD) ed base grid, rotating LED lights, fiber optic tree, sheet, 9-volt battery, and an advanced work- It’s not all fun and games with this kit - there rotating mirror ball, multiple-sized gears, melody book/sketchbook. will be some learning along the way! This awe- IC, magnetic switch, and more. Over 160 proj- 048783 ☼Conductive Ink Pen 9.99 some kit includes over 35 pieces to assemble ects can be built with the 60+ parts included. 014140 ☼Mini Maker Kit . . 9.99 over 200 projects, including more than 20 build Requires 3AA batteries (not included). and play games! Features include a light-project- 067521 ...... 78.80 70.90 ing arcade show, programmable word fan, and tri-color light orb. Snap Circuits STEM (3-AD) 062307 ...... 68.30 42.95 STEM – science, technology, engineering, and mathematics – is the focus of more than 85 Snap Rover (3-AD) projects in this set. This set has over 45 parts and These kits feature the same easy-to-snap-to- includes a meter, electromagnets, motor, lamps, gether parts as their Snap Circuits cousins. Sets switches, compass, LED, and more. STEM edu- include parts and instructions for the projects cation just became more exciting! which revolve around building and operating 067522 ...... 52.40 47.15 a remote-controlled vehicle. Kids can create a ~~~~~~~ Rover with working headlights, sidelights, sound effects and more which they can run with the Circuit Clay (3-AD) Electricity & Magnetism Combo Kit (3-6) included wireless remote control. Different Introduce your younger students to the world of This kit contains everything your student projects encourage them to focus on producing electricity in this hands-on, fun kit by Klutz. Mold needs to learn about electricity and magnetism. various systems for the vehicle such as gears, 15 different clay projects using 5 colors of clay, The included instruction booklet takes students sounds, lights, a generator, capacitors and more. 20 LEDS, a battery pack (requires 4AA batteries, through a progression of experiments from the The RC kit includes 23 projects; the Deluxe kit not included), and over 50 punch-out paper basics of magnetism all the way to constructing a includes 63 projects. pieces. You get four colors of conductive clay – small electric motor. Kids will learn the basics of CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. blue, green, orange, and black; and one block of circuits, generators and more. After completing 040279 RC ...... 104.95 57.95 white insulating clay. The conductive clay allows all the experiments in the instruction booklet, 013801 Deluxe . . . . .146.95 87.50 electrons to flow through, and the insulating clay kids will be able to design their own electronic is firmer and doesn’t allow the flow of electrons. circuits. The pieces are constructed of durable Snap Circuits Snapino™ (3-AD) The kit includes a 52-page book with numbered plastic and fit easily together with no springs or The newest in the Snap Circuits line, Snapino™ instructions with illustrations for each clay proj- wires that need stripping. Even the batteries are introduces elementary students to coding and ect. Make a Rocket, UFO, Flower, Shooting Star, included! ~ Megan programming using the Snapino™ module, Jack-O-Lantern, Flashlight, Cupcake, Snowman, CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. which includes an Arduino UNO circuit board. Astronaut, Robot, Night Window, Police Car, 029531 ...... 34.99 25.95 754 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼littleBits Science Kits (3-8) Electronics: Advanced Circuits Kit (4-AD) APPLIED INSPIRATIONS (3-AD) Oh, what childhood memories I have of putting Kids are fascinated by electronics, but most together electronic kits! From my dad’s sausage experiments are best left to the experts. This ☼Red Board Intro to Electronics Kit (3-AD) fingers attempting to put resistors and capacitors circuit kit sets out to change that! This advanced Designed to teach basic electronic theory, chil- into bread boards, to my tangles of spaghetti system of snap-together electric building blocks dren will build a time-delayed, color changing wires between springs, there’s no doubt such kits is the next best thing to opening up an electronic LED circuit with the components of this kit. But can be tricky to work with (even if they are fun). gadget and peering at its internal components. there is so much more to this kit than simply Let littleBits Kits come to the rescue! Components Kids will learn the principles of basic electronics building a LED Circuit! Detailed assembly and are color-coded and snap together magnetically, by building circuits with various uses, ranging in instructions also teach how to read a schematic so assembly is a breeze. Kids can electrify their difficulty from simple to complex. Some of the diagram and how the six most common electron- creative projects, experiment with circuits and experiments include: installing a sound module ic components (Battery, LED, Momentary switch, learn electrical concepts with ease. Littlebits kits to generate the sounds of police cars; using a resistor, capacitor, and transistor) work. Children are almost fully cross-compatible, allowing mul- multimeter to measure invisible voltage; inves- will also have the opportunity to practice sol- tiple kits to be combined for large-scale projects. tigating transistors in switches to learn how the dering skills. A short guide that explains “what Winner of Dr. Toy Award, Best Toys Award, and logical circuits in computers work; and building to do” is included, but does not cover proper Popular Science’s Best of Toy Fair 2012 Award. circuits that use sensors to detect temperature. technique and solder safety, so it is recommend- 068577 Arduino Coding Kit . . 99.95 Some circuits sound by hooking into a sound ed that a parent/teacher who is capable with Electronics meets coding! Projects include module, others light up LEDs, and others simply soldering work alongside the child. analog pong, programming a visual display, measure electric current. You’ll even build an The coolest thing is that once the electronic and even making your own Etch-a-Sketch. alarm clock! The kit includes over 140 electronic board is completed, only a #2 pencil is needed Includes instructions for 8 Arduino projects, components. No matter what you build, you’ll to do experiments that demonstrate how resis- 8 Bits, and 5 accessories. learn something new. tors, capacitors, and transistors work to control 068578 CloudBit Starter Kit . 99.95 024250 ...... 199.95 179.90 the LED. A soldering iron, soldering iron stand, Set includes everything you need to make safety glasses, and fine flush wire cutters are a variety of Internet-connected devices, all Electricity: Master Lab (5-AD) required but not included. These are available controllable from the Internet. Ring a bell No doubt the “big kahuna” of electricity labs, separately in a Smaller Tool Set (#002903) if when you receive a Facebook message, feed this kit contains 119 experiments and plenty needed. ~ Deanne pets remotely, and check the weather—all of durable components to try all of them—or 013759 ...... 14.99 from a distance. Includes 5 projects, 6 Bits, even set up your own! The manual begins by 5 accessories, a remote control and a readout discussing basic concepts such as series and par- to monitor devices remotely. allel circuits, switches, conductors, how current 068579 Gizmos & Gadgets . . 199.95 flows, and more. Once the basics of electricity Includes everything necessary to make a vari- are covered, the guide moves on to measuring ety of gadgets, including a bubble-blower, current, magnetic forces, electricity and magnets inchworm, and even your own arcade game. together, alternating current, capacitors, coils Includes 16 projects, 1 challenge invention, and oscillating circuits, and electricity in chemis- 13 Bits, and 33 accessories. try. Each section includes roughly 10-20 experi- 068756 Rule Your Room Kit . 99.95 ments, all focusing on one particular application With projects ranging from a hidden safe to a of the given topic. Experiments are many and burglar buzzer, you’ll be able to thwart intrud- varied; in the electricity and magnetism section, ers, create desk toys and games in no time. you may create a jumping iron rod, test how two A. Includes 8 projects, 1 challenge invention, 7 iron objects react inside an electrified coil, and Bits, and 23 accessories. even slow the fall of a magnet using aluminum. 068580 STEAM Student Set . . 299.95 While studying coils and oscillating circuits, you The “Big Kahuna” of littleBits, this set focuses might make a singing coil, a backward trans- on classroom education. The projects them- former, or electric current filters. One thing’s for selves are large endeavors, such as creating sure: you’ll almost never run out of things to try a Throwing Arm, a Self-Driving Vehicle, a with this kit! Security Device, and more. Included in the The most helpful features of the manual are the set are 19 Bits, 39 accessories, 8 invention clear-cut, fully-illustrated color diagram of how challenges, instructions & companion les- the set-up is supposed to look, how to perform sons, a Student Invention Guide, an online the experiment, and what’s happening in techni- Teacher’s guide with suggested lessons. cal terms. Many experiments incorporate helpful ☼Blue-Board Learn to Solder Kit (5-AD) or cautionary tips and explanations of particular At its core, this kit teaches children the valuable THAMES & KOSMOS ELECTRONICS KITS (3-12) topics (such as “Ohm” units). A bonus ‘Check skill of soldering, but the learning does not end It Out’ section is also given at the end of every there! Newly learned skills are put to work as ☼Electricity & Magnetism Experiment Kit (3-AD) chapter. The “Electrical Current and Magnetism” children build a wearable, animated LED display. Children as young as 3rd grade can explore the chapter, for example, offers interesting informa- Using the micro-controller chip and a technique world of electricity and magnetism with this kit tion on electromagnets, generators, Lenz’s law, called charlieplexing children learn to program from Thames and Kosmos. Curious scientists can the word ‘relay’, power lines, and electric circuit the board using 4 signal lines to control the build 30 different circuits with the snap-together breakers. LEDS. The best feature may be that, as a parent, blocks and do over 60 experiments with the con- All in all, this is probably the most thorough you do not need to know soldering to teach sol- structions. The included experiment manual will electrical lab I’ve seen. All parts are clearly dering with this set! Detailed instructions, safety, walk builders through each of the projects with labeled and large enough to be handled and and a schematic are all included. Also included illustrations and text. Build electrical circuits, an positioned easily. Pieces easily fit together, and is a “quick start guide” if your child is familiar electric motor, and experiment with magnetism every one features a line or some other diagram with soldering and needs (or wants!) more oppor- and electromagnetism. Along with the items in demonstrating where the current is flowing and tunity to practice by creating their own wearable the kit, you will need some additional items that what the object is doing using circuit symbols. LED display. All parts, battery, and safety lan- are listed on page 5 of the experiment manual. A This kit is no doubt a short-circuit to understand- yard are included. 50 solder joints are included, great way to learn is to do, and this kit offers that ing electricity—before long, your brain will be which provides ample time to practice and refine opportunity. 64 pieces. ~ Donna hardwired to understand these concepts! soldering skills. ~ Deanne 034481 ...... 59.95 53.90 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 002757 (A.) ...... 29.99 058947 ...... 199.95 179.90 continued... See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 755 Basic Electronics (7-AD) If you want a taste of Peter’s kits and teaching read the theory behind each item and follow the We sell a variety of electronics kits with varying methodology, we offer some small single-pur- procedure to build. Students can also fill in the degrees of difficulty. While these kits are help- pose kits as well, shown below. date of each schematic’s completion. Parts are ful in learning the basics of electronics, there I met Peter and his lovely wife at a recent identified visually and also according to lab used: is often a disconnect between understanding a homeschooling convention in Cincinnati. Peter includes a 6.5” x 1.5” breadboard, a 9V battery, circuit built with colorful snap-together plastic patiently explained to me his product line and his ceramic disc capacitors, light emitting diodes, an parts and seeing the same circuit made with real methodology for teaching electronics to others. integrated circuits/timer, a photocell, a battery electronic parts soldered in place on a circuit But he wanted to get back to teaching the kids, snap, a timer, 3 standard LEDs,2 silicon rectifier, board. Peter Miller has been working with the who were lined up at his booth, waiting their 4 pnp transistors, a speaker, resistors, a diode, “real stuff” since first wielding a soldering iron turn to learn to use the soldering iron under his a push-button switch, potentiometer, semicon- at age 5. His favorite after-dinner activity was to direction. Under his direction with these kits, ductors, and 20 solid wires at different OHM pepper his knowledgeable father with technical your student will really learn and enjoy the study ratings. While most helpful if learning alongside questions. Peter kept right on learning – a physics of electronics. - Bob someone with some electrical experience, the major in college who has also learned chemis- 064774 Part 1: LED-Scope Kit 159.99 variety of in-depth experiments allow high school try, programming, mechanics, machining, glass 064775 Part 2: LED Array students to have plenty of fun while learning blowing, jewelry making, plumbing, carpentry, Oscilloscope ...... 369.99 ohm’s law, circuits in parallel versus series and welding, engineering, art, gardening and music. 064776 Parts 1 & 2 Comb. . 449.99 voltage principals. ~ Steve This course focuses on learning real-world 064779 Simple Color Synthesizer 025970 ...... 28.25 electronics using real-world components built Kit ...... 29.99 with real-world tools. In the real world, things 064778 LED Warning Beacon Kit 39.99 Fundamentals of Electronics Kits (7-12) don’t always go right, so Peter stresses following 064777 LED Blinky Bread Board 002226 Tronix 2 Lab Manual & Kit 47.50 directions. Soldering can be undone, but it takes Kit ...... 29.99 002235 Tronix 3 Lab Manual & Kit 39.95 time and patience, so better to do it right the first 064780 Tool Set ...... 69.99 time. Peter also stresses safety. The student is 002903 ☼Smaller Tool Set . . 39.99 Electrical Project Kits using a soldering iron, wire cutters, and compo- Includes: soldering Iron, cage-type soldering This section includes kits that teach a specif- nents with pointed wire leads, so burns, cuts and iron stand, ANSI Safety Glasses, long nose ic skill or result in one project, as opposed to minor shocks are possible. pliers, flush/fine wire cutters, and solder. open-ended circuit-building sets. In Part 1, the LED-Scope Kit, students learn how Excellent beginner tool kit that also includes an oscilloscope works. Starting with a couple of basic soldering instructions. Technology Will Save Us DIY Kits (3-AD) bags of unidentified parts and two blank circuit These DIY electronics kits are high quality boards, students will learn step by step about Chibitronics STEM Starter Kit (7-AD) products that will engage and teach your child electronics and how to assemble these parts into These innovative materials bring wiring and (STEM). These are real electronics kits with a functioning oscilloscope. The instructions are LED lights to flat surfaces like paper, cardstock authentic electronic components – resistors, contained in a series of PDFs on a CD-ROM. and more with copper tape and LED stickers. The capacitors, color-coded jumper wires, bread- Besides text, the PDFs contain colorful charts, Starter Kit includes a Circuit Sticker Sketchbook board, and Arduino unit. Each kit contains mate- graphics, and photographs and hold the 17 (which explains simply circuitry and let’s you rials to build several projects; you will need to chapters of Peter’s instruction, which is where experiment building different types of circuits), supply batteries and additional household prod- the course gets really interesting. Instead of sim- 12 LED stickers (white, yellow, red and blue), 2 ucts. A pamphlet is included in each set that lists ply having students find Part A and solder it into coin cell batteries, 2 binder clips, and 15’ of cop- the components of that kit and projects you can Position B on the circuit board, the well-rounded per tape. Find additional components and more make. Go online to either print out the instruc- author starts with a discussion of what electric- information in our Art/Crafts section! tions or use the instruction slide shows or videos ity is, what the different types of electricity are, 061810 Starter Kit . . . . 30.00 27.95 (techwillsaveus.com); you will even find some which elements in the periodic table are the best extension activities. I built the Stutter Synth using conductors of electricity and why, a short history Fundamental Concepts of Electronics the Synth Kit (#041063) using the slide show of why we use AC vs DC in our power grid, Technology Education Package (9-12) instructions. The instructions found at their links etc. And these are only some of the highlights My childhood was plagued with overcomplicat- are step-by-step, in color, and easy to follow and in the first half of Chapter 1! The explanations ed electronics kits with massive breadboards and offer definitions for each part and their function. are so clear and the background information so a tangle of resistors. After completing several of 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. interesting that the student will want to continue the 40 experiments, I feel this kit is much more 041048 Electro-Dough (PK+)(A) 26.99 to learn more. This approach also keeps the stu- concise than many and easy to construct. This This kit is for the younger ones. Instructions dent from hurrying through building the kit just hands-on lab is designed especially for those are found on their website to make your to get it done, but also helps the student retain who need a knowledge of electronics leading to dough and build short circuits that light up the knowledge of what he is building because a career in electronics, computers or robotics. and make sound using your dough. Items he will understand how it all came about. In the This Tronix Book 1 lab kit will provide a good you will need to supply are: AA batteries process of completing this kit, the student will foundation in basic electronics concepts and (4), Flour, Salt, Lemon, Vegetable oil, Hob, also be doing the algebra required in electronics components. A 93-page workbook provides 40 Saucepan, Wooden spoon. and learning to read and understand an electrical briefly described lessons that follow a 3-step 041078 Thirsty Plant ...... 34.99 schematic diagram. process: taking inventory of parts needed; build- Build and customize a solar-powered water In Part 2, students will advance their learning as ing the circuitry; and performing the experiment sensor for a potted plant and construct a they build an LED Array Oscilloscope. Peter has (with procedure and observation). Experiments “thirsty plant water bomb” and more. You heard (from students and employers) that, upon range from basic electronics lessons (how to use will need to supply a small plant and nee- completion of this kit, a person would be quali- the circuit board, reading values, etc.) to compo- dle-nose pliers. fied to work as an electronics technician with no nent lessons (how diodes, resistors, photocells, 041058 Gamer (without Arduino) (7-AD) additional training. transistors, etc. work) to more complicated elec- ...... 69.99 For your convenience, Peter offers a tool set tronic project lessons. My favorite experiment This kit is for the person who already has containing the necessities for completing the was the moisture detector. Others include the Arduino Uno (microcontroller board based kits. The set includes a soldering iron, cage-type light controller, police siren and insanity alarm on the ATmega328). Tools needed are wire soldering iron stand, ANSI safety glasses, wire game. Additionally, 13 pages of lessons cover cutters, soldering iron, and 9 volt battery to stripper, flush/fine wire cutters, long nose pli- basic DC electronics (Ohm’s, Kirchhoff’s voltage complete your gamer unit. You will learn to ers, 7” tweezers, 7-function digital multi-meter, and current laws, and resistors in parallel and in solder, code games, and more. solder sucker, desoldering braid, and solder. series). At the end of the workbook are 9 pages 041060 Gamer (Soldered) (5-AD) 99.99 He estimates purchasing these tools separately of Build-the-Schematic exercises, in which the This kit does the soldering for you, but still would cost about $125. more advanced student will view a schematic, allows you to program and build your unit as 756 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. in the other Gamer kits. and copper strips in the two bottles to complete Energy Conversion / Powered Models 041061 Speaker (5-AD) ...... 44.99 your circuit and operate the digital clock. An Requires the use of soldering iron, wire cut- included activity guide takes you step-by-step Powered Model Construction Kits (3-AD) ters, protective table mat, and safety goggles through construction and operation of your These seriously cool as you assemble your speaker or any of the clock, and also suggests trying other liquids for construction sets other extension projects for this kit. different results. Assembling requires no special explore the principles of 041063 Synth (7-AD) . . . . 34.99 tools, just fill your bottles and begin – it’s that mechanical and electri- Make 3 different synthesizers – stutter, clas- easy! ~ Donna cal engineering in a very sic, and dub siren. 034039 ...... 9.95 9.25 hands-on way. In each 066060 Mover Kit . . . . . 74.99 kit, children are build- This is an easier kit for ages 8 and up from ☼Laser in Motion (Science Cube) (2-AD) ing a variety of powered which children build and code their own toy. This little kit will help you explore the world of models that demonstrate scientific concepts and The toy is then activated by the movement circuitry and lasers as you construct a circuit that technology. And of course, you have a vehicle, of the child, depending on how they coded will operate a small motor. Attach the plastic mir- boat, or other moving model at the end that their creation. It’s bright and colorful and ror to the motor and project a laser light around you can “just” play with too. Each kit not only very engaging! the room. Included in the kit is a battery housing includes all of the parts needed to build each (requires 1AA battery, not included), motor, model (except batteries), but also includes a 1.5-inch plastic mirror, laser pointer, 2 insulated full-color, well-illustrated experiment book that wires with alligator clips on each end. An includ- helps them build the models and understand the ed activity guide gives numbered instruction to scientific principles involved. build and operate your project. ~ Donna 053808 Air + Water Power . 49.95 44.90 034038 ...... 8.95 8.50 Includes parts and instructions to build 15 models and learn about pneumatic-hydraulic Crystal Radio Kit – Go Labs (3-AD) engines, powered by air and water. Models If kids have an interest in radios or electronics, include: truck, excavator, tank, rocket car, this fun little kit will show them all about the propeller plane and more. A. operating principles behind a radio, earphones, 053810 RC Machines . . . 84.95 76.40 crystal diodes, antennas, and grounding. It Let your mechanical genius go wild with is simple, but so much fun to build your own three motors that can be controlled remotely working radio that actually receives signals from and used for power or servo control. 10 Star Wars Science (1-AD) AM stations between 600 and 1400Khz. The models include a bulldozer, racer, robotic The secrets of the Jedi are now yours to enclosed guide booklet gives clear instructions arm and more. embrace! Each themed kit comes with simple for assembly and experiments that can be com- 058950 RC Machines Dlx . 124.95 112.40 assembly instructions which teach kids simple pleted to find the best antennas and grounding 053811 Solar Power . . . .49.95 44.90 facets of science including electricity, currents, options. A hands-on introduction into how radio Build six solar-powered models that run on light, optics, and more. The kits are only made works. - Zach photovoltaic energy. With two panels includ- up of a few pieces and require very little time to 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ed, you can design and test vehicles against construct. Once finished, kits can be used for 013821 ...... 17.95 12.95 each other – or race! play, display, or practical purposes (in the case 053812 Wind Power . . . .49.95 44.90 of the room light). Welcome to the Dark Science ☼Morse Code Kit (9-AD) This kit gives kids hands-on experience with of the Force! Learn Morse Code by building a basic telegraph turbines, turning wind energy into electrical 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. device. Kit includes battery holder, telegraph energy, which they can store in the recharge- 029291 8-Color Lightsaber Room key, light bulb, 3 connector wires, assembly able battery! 6 models include a glider, sail Light ...... 26.95 instructions, and Morse Code alphabet charac- car, tractor and racecar. Colors include: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, ters. Requires D-cell battery (not included). ~ Turquoise, Blue, Purple, and Pink. The kit Logan 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs Remote-Control Machines: Custom Cars comes with everything you need to build, 066376 ...... 14.99 12.50 Experiment Kit (3-AD) power, and mount the 25” light to the wall. Use the pieces in this set in different configu- Once turned on, the light is controlled using Learn to Solder Kit (5-AD) rations to create ten different remote-controlled a remote which can choose colors or cycle At some point, if you want to progress past cars, all with unique exteriors and mechanics. through them. beginner electronics kits, you’re going to have Car parts can be customized, allowing for high- 029303 Mini Lightsaber Dark to learn how to solder (or, in my case, when my speed race cars, high-power all-terrain buggies, Side Detector . . . 14.99 10.95 blender broke down…). This kit makes it easy to or mid-range vehicles. This change is more than If you’ve ever been curious whether you learn by starting with a simple project (a flashing cosmetic—the gearbox in can be easily accessed belong on the light or dark side of the force, European siren), and giving you all the tools and changed between four gears. These gears wonder no more! This 8 ½” saber will peg you need to do it. The kit includes a soldering shift the ratio of speed to torque, allowing you as a Jedi or Sith master when you build iron, side cutters, solder, a circuit board, solder builds which emphasize either or a compromise it and turn it on, revealing your true nature wick, a speaker, wire, a battery snap, resistors, between the two. Remote allows cars to go for- to all your friends. capacitors, semiconductors, and an instruction ward and backward and turn left and right. 029318 Mini Lightsaber Lab .14.99 11.95 booklet, which contains a lengthy introduction The set includes all the parts you need to make Craft your own 8 ½” lightsaber using crys- to the project, including identifying resistor and a super car, hot rod, dragster, high-speed race tals, lenses, and batteries. Choose from capacitor values, reading resistor colors, using car, off-road buggy, hot hatch, SUV, pickup four different colors and two different lens- the soldering iron, soldering practice, and a the- truck, semi-trailer truck, and go-cart. Decals es (wide-angle and focusing) to create the ory of operation, before the user even begins to and auto body plates can be added to enhance lightsaber of your choice. assemble the PC board. Instructions for this step models with an added air of realism. Includes an are found towards the end of the booklet, with 80-page, full-color manual to seamlessly guide ☼Water Clock (Science Cube) (2-AD) troubleshooting tips, unsoldering practice, a glos- kids from start to finish. Kids can also create Construct a digital clock using two bottles of sary and a quiz. If done correctly, the siren will their own designs apart from those outlined in water (provided by you), and the included items sound and the lights will flash. This looks like a the instruction book. If you want to take the kit a of this kit – one insulated copper wire with a great kit to learn basic soldering. Maybe I should step further, you can also explore how different zinc strip and copper strip on opposite ends, one get one for more practice! - Jess CHOKING car builds are affected by acceleration, drag, and digital clock with two insulated wires, also with HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. air resistance! attached zinc and copper strips. Place the zinc 041480 ...... 19.95 14.95 041129 ...... 99.95 89.90 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 757 Build Your Own Haynes Engine Kits (8-AD) Solar Power / Alternate Energy Short of getting a motor out of an old car, find- ing a set of mechanics tools, and donating a few Physics Solar Workshop (3-AD) B. days of clothes to the grease monster, the Haynes A fascinating kit based on the same idea as A. engine kits are still the best way to get hands on item # 34204 - see description (and from the experience with how an engine works. Having same company) – the best way to learn physics personally rebuilt several engines, I have to say is through hands-on models that really do what that the accuracy and detail is astounding, giving you build them to do. The great part about all the builder the opportunity to discover what all the models in this kit is that they run on solar the moving parts do in an engine. These models power. The neat little solar panel attachment bridge the gap between mechanics books that will power all five models when in sunlight or talk about race cars and engines and actually other direct high-powered lights. Models include working on one yourself. You’ll develop a deep- rover, helicopter, robot, bug, and mantis. The er appreciation all of an engine’s components 48-page, full-color experiment manual gives all C. that work together to produce rotating force. the construction details for each model along 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. with 10 experiments to do with harnessing and Captain Roam-E-O (Mini Solar Kit) (3-AD) 065962 Internal Combustion Engine using solar power. The solar panel attachment Explore the surface of earth with this solar ...... 49.99 38.95 point can also be powered by battery for times powered rover! This kit offers great experience 034819 V8 Engine . . . . 69.99 58.95 the solar panel will not work. ~ Zach in the world of gearing and motorization! The Short of the main bearings and piston rings, 041721 ...... 69.95 62.90 robotic rover features 4-wheel drive, 6-wheel the model’s 250 parts offer a realistic internal suspension, adjustable arms and a solar panel. combustion engine building experience with- Mini Solar Robot Kits (3-AD) Wire cutters or another type of cutting tool might out all of the busted knuckles and the danger What’s better than be necessary to clip off excess plastic burs on of heavy and sharp parts. Once assembled a beginner robotics parts. Kit includes all necessary building parts, this 12” long model of a V8 engine actually kit that’s entertain- and a detailed instruction manual. 67 assembly runs and spark plugs animate the rotation ing, easy-to-do, and parts. Finished rover measures 4.13” x 2.97” x using 3AA batteries (not included). requires no batteries? 3.11”. ~ Logan 034820 V-Twin Motorcycle Engine I fell in love with these 047435 (B.) ...... 19.95 15.75 ...... 59.99 46.95 kits at a trade show. The completed models From the makers of Haynes mechanics man- stood in trays, and when a halogen light was GeoSafari Solar Rover (3-AD) uals and the original Haynes V8 Model held over them, the frightened grasshopper “chit- Release the power of the sun and learning! Engine this model offers a realistic engine tered” along, the frog hopped, and the super The premise is simple: take the rover outside building experience with 150 parts that run solar racing car would have been off the table on a bright sunny day to soak up a few rays (no animated once assembled using 3AA batter- and away down the aisle if it wasn’t contained! recommended amount of time suggested). Set the ies (not included). Kits contain all pieces needed to assemble them rover on the ground and watch it cruise. Learn (no tools or batteries required!), including small to control speed and direction by amount of solar panels. They can be assembled in an hour sunlight you allow to fall on the two solar cells. or two, and when complete can be placed in the Take STEM learning to the next level through the sun for instant fun. Watch out though, that car is numerous step-by-step rover and solar cells activ- fast. –Jess CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. ities and additional ideas and experiments found 047039 3-in-1 Solar Stallion .22.95 18.25 in the included activity manual. Includes 3 cones 038319 Grasshopper . . . 12.95 10.95 for obstacle challenges. No batteries required! 038320 Hopping Frog . . .16.95 12.95 2017 Parent Choice Winner. ~ Deanne Smithsonian Advanced Science Jet-Works (3-AD) 038321 Solar Racing Car . .12.95 10.95 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs Explore the workings of a jet engine without the 047043 Solar System . . . 22.95 16.95 067039 (C.) ...... 29.99 22.50 toxic fuel smell! Detailed instructions provide 047437 ☼Solar Wild Boar . .14.95 11.95 all you need to create this working model jet 045090 Walking King Crab . . 16.95 12.95 Smithsonian Solar-Powered Eco Rover (3-AD) engine. While it won’t fly throughout the house Introduce children to the power of the sun! (thankfully!), children will be able to control the Solar Mechanics Kit (3-AD) This kit contains everything necessary to build thrust and turbine speed from the display stand Merge an interest in mechanics with the energy a working solar powered rover. Once built, the (“Testing Lab”.) While recommended for ages 8 of the sun to discover the myriad of machines rover will drive forward and backward (no steer- and up, my impression is that middle school age and contraptions that can be powered by sun- ing mechanism). Children will learn the intrinsic children may require adult assistance. Completed light. With this hands-on construction kit, you power of the sun as they see, firsthand, the rover jet engine measures approximately 8” x 12”. will build models and complete experiments in action. Backup power generator included for Includes impressive 35” x 12” poster of a U.S. centered on the solar motor. Through construct- extended play. While designed for older children Air Force SR-71 Blackbird with detailed informa- ing and experimenting with cars, trucks, planes, to complete independently, younger children tion on the Blackbird, basic engine terms, how machines, robots, and other vehicles you will will enjoy the experience with an older sibling or a jet engine works, and jet engine components. learn all about the solar cells, gear ratios, torque, parent. This truly is environmental science for all Requires 4 “AA” (1.5V) batteries and screwdriver light sources, and more. This quality Thames & ages! ~ Deanne (not included). ~ Deanne Kosmos kit has instructions for 20 models and 20 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs experiments, all outlined in a full-color 60-page 027797 ...... 39.95 027795 ...... 39.95 instruction manual. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not >3yrs. 6 in 1 Educational Solar Kit - Robotikits (5-12) ☼Magnetic Levitation Express (3-AD) 054453 ...... 35.95 32.30 No batteries or screws needed – just snap the Explore the science behind electro-magnetics pieces together and wire in the solar panel and with this magnetic levitating train! Once assem- Rookie Solar Racer v2 (3-AD) gear box to see just how much power the sun can bled, watch as the train travels around the track This is the redesigned version of the original supply! Models that can be built are: windmill, with the power of repelling magnets! Some Rookie Racer. It has all the strength, speed, tethered revolving plane, airboat, plane, car, and tools may be necessary such as wire cutters, power, building and cost effectiveness of the puppy. Simple but very effective. The only tool screwdriver, a knife, and two AAA batteries. 155 original version. Measures 2.6”x 2.2” x 2.4”, needed in the diagonal cutter for removing the pieces. Finished model measures 29” x 17.7” x this is the least expensive option in the OWI mini plastic components from the mold tree. 1.3”. ~ Logan line. 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. 047436 ...... 57.95 41.50 065950 (A.) ...... 11.95 9.95 047041 ...... 22.95 16.95 758 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. 14 in 1 Educational Solar Robot Kit (5-AD) Hydropower Kit (3-AD) The Wright Brothers for Kids (4-8) While robot kits are very entertaining and It’s easy to see the power of water during a Enjoy a complete yet kid-friendly history of educational, they can be expensive. This kit is flood, in the waves of the ocean, or when you Wilbur and Orville Wright from their earliest considerate in this regard, as it recycles its parts visit a dam. It’s harder to understand how to kites to the legacy they leave behind. You’ll learn for up to 14 robots. Your kids can learn about harness that power to generate electricity! This about the Wright Brothers all the way from their solar power as an alternative energy source while kit delves into the properties of water by leading childhood until their deaths in early to mid-1900s. putting together and playing with such creatures students to investigate surface tension, adhesion Accompanying the text is not only many black and as Turtle-bot, Beetle-bot, Quadru-bot, and more. and cohesion and water pressure while build- white photographs, but some fun flight activities There are also two levels of complexity for the ing machines that convert energy from water. you can do to supplement learning including dif- robots, some being simpler to put together, and I like that the less exciting “water properties” ferent types of planes, baking activities, building some more challenging. Instructions are included experiments are mixed in with the building and a telegraph and even experiments to teach you for all 14 variations. construction, which will hold their attention bet- about air, flight, speed, and more! It’s like a mini 036784 ...... 33.95 24.95 ter than having to start with the absolute basics. flight unit all in one! 146 pgs, sc. – Laura Students will build a waterwheel, a sawmill, a 014138 ...... 18.95 13.95 T4 Transforming Solar Robot (5-AD) hammer mill and even a hydroelectric power sta- Similar to the T3 Transforming Solar Robot Kit, tion that will power an LED. The 12 experiments Rocketry this one is completely solar-powered (no batter- and building projects will help students develop ies required!) and includes all of the parts to build a much better understanding of the possibilities Rocketry: Investigate the Science and four different models including a bipedal robot, a and challenges of hydroelectric power. – Jess Technology of Rockets and Ballistics (4-7) T-rex, a drill vehicle and a six-legged rhinoceros 024255 ...... 49.95 44.90 Explore the history and world of rocketry in this beetle. The parts in this kit are slightly larger than 120-page book. The 25 projects will help you those in the T3 kit, so younger brothers or sisters understand what makes them move, their design can get in on the action as well. – Jess and construction, how they fly and what brings 003519 ...... 20.95 16.50 them back to earth. A rocket history timeline at the beginning of the book takes you through Wind Power: Renewable Energy Kit (3-AD) major events from 400 BCE to 2010. Every Here in the Midwest, we see windmill “farms” chapter (7) includes information with illustra- popping up all over the place, trying to take tions, purple “Words to Know” boxes with new advantage of the wind over our flat topography. vocabulary, “Did You Know” are little known but And as wind is more and more often promoted interesting facts, historical event summaries, and as a green source of energy, it is worth taking a projects. The projects are doable with items from look into to see the benefits and challenges pre- your home (or easily accessible) and step-by-step sented by harnessing the power of the wind. This instructions will take you through. Build a bal- excellent kit by Thames & Kosmos helps you do loon rocket, a rocket-powered boat, a parachute just that with a mix of their sturdy plastic physics recovery system and more. This really is Rocket parts and a full-color, 32-page experiment guide Science ~ Donna with 10 activities. Besides presenting the exper- Powerhouse (5-AD) 060016 ...... 17.95 12.95 iments, the guide also provides information on Not only is this kit based around a well-insulat- air currents, windmill designs of today and yes- ed “power house” that you’ll use to experiment Air Burst Rockets System (3-AD) terday, how wind can perform work, the power with alternative energy sources, but it’s also a So, the kids are wanting to put together one of formula for wind, apparent wind, turbulence, lift “powerhouse” of a kit with a total of 100 exper- those nice rocket kits and get some NASA action and resistance. In the experiments, you will build iments included. The well-illustrated, full-color, going on in the backyard, and let me guess… a wind “power plant,” then use it to try different 64-page manual leads students through the you’re not too wild about them (or dad!) firing wing angles, calculate the rotation speed and experiments, starting with exploring the prop- off a “real” rocket. Or maybe you just don’t speed ratio, and use the windmill to power a erties of polystyrene foam and assembling the have enough room to safely launch a rocket. Or light, recharge a battery and use as a fan. Build a foam house. Once the house is complete, stu- maybe you just don’t think it’s very safe. Well, turbine and also four additional electric models: dents continue through the booklet, using the good news for both of you. The Air Burst Rocket a three-wheeler, car, helicopter, & truck. Who house as a basis for many of the experiments on System requires no rocket engines, no explosive knows? If you live in a location with a lot of heat, sunlight, solar energy, air, wind energy, materials, no expensive refill materials, but it flies wind, you might just go on to build your own water, plant energy collection and much more. just as high as many other comparative “real” windmill generator for your home! 75 pcs – Jess Additional supplies used in the experiments are rockets. How? Air pressure! The Air Burst CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. also included, such as a black bottle with cap, Rocket System contains a launch pad, mem- 022317 ...... 54.95 49.40 various printed cardboard pieces, a digital ther- brane boosters, and a rocket. Simply pump up mometer, fan, contact clips, sheets of plastic, a the rocket with a regular bicycle pump as much Air Power Racer Kit (5-AD) solar panel, wires, straws, a propeller and much as you can, then set it off. The strength of the Build an air-powered racer – no batteries more. If your family is interested in the practical membrane booster used in the rocket determines required and no motor to malfunction. The kit aspects of alternative energy sources, or is just the altitude the rocket reaches, but it stays com- includes all of the plastic parts for your racer; just looking for a good physical science kit, this is petitive with traditional rocket kits by reaching a snap them apart when you are ready to assemble. one to check out. – Jess maximum of about 300 ft. Made of sturdy plas- In a separate bag are the screws, shafts, o-rings, 024271 ...... 99.95 89.90 tic, the Air Burst rocket should last threw many, and other mechanical items needed. You will many launchings, but just in case, we offer refills need to provide a few tools to help with assembly Flight of both the rockets and the boosters. Although I – a diagonal cutter, screwdriver (small Phillips doubted at first how well an air-powered rocket head), hammer, scissors, ruler, tissue paper, and History of Flight Kit (3-AD) would perform, I saw this demonstrated at Toy permanent marker. The assembly & instruction Explore the milestones of flight with this kit Fair, and was impressed with the speed and manual is 48 pages of step-by-step, numbered of ready-to-assemble aircraft. Components are height it blasted off with - it looked very similar to illustrations with explanations. There are even a made from foam and plastic, with no need for when my sister and I launched our Estes rockets couple of pages of trouble-shooting suggestions, cutting or gluing. The Wright Flyer, Blue Angels back in our youth. So, for a little less expensive just in case. The finished product can then be F/A-18 and the Space Shuttle are all gliders, and intensive rocketry, give this one a try. - Jess hand-pumped full of air for the power to go a while the Spirit of St. Louis has a wind-up rubber 027862 Complete Set . . . 29.99 28.95 distance of up to 50 meters. band-powered propeller. And, the foam pieces 027861 Extra Rockets (2) . . 7.99 7.50 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. are all printed in full color! 027864 Extra Boosters (60) . . 3.50 062174 ...... 27.95 20.95 065449 ...... 24.99 20.95 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 759 ESTES ROCKET KITS (5-AD) includes rocket, launch pad and controller, engines: 1/4A3-3T (first flight), 1/2A3-2T, 5...4...3...2...1...0...LIFTOFF!!! Bring the and parachute. Requires one of the following 1/2A3-4T, A3-4T, A10-3T. excitement of Cape Canaveral to your own Estes Model engines: B4-2, B6-2 (first flight), backyard with these fun and exciting rockets B6-4, C6-3, C6-5; and starters and plugs; Rocket Engines from Estes. Estes leads the world in model rock- recovery wadding; 9v battery; and glue or Although we can’t carry every engine, we have etry, combining the art of model-building with tube-type plastic cement. Measures 21” long included a variety of engines used in the above the thrill of liftoff. I have built several rockets, and approximately 1 1/4” diameter. rockets. Packs include enough igniters and ignit- including the Supershot Starter Set, and though er plugs for each engine. science didn’t strike my fancy, rocketry did. The 000587 1/2A3-2T (4-pack) . .10.29 9.95 directions for assembly and liftoff were easy to 012459 A10-3T (3-Pack) . . 10.29 9.95 follow; even though I had never previously dab- 012463 B4-4 (3-Pack) . . . 10.79 10.50 bled in rocketry, I was able to build my rockets 000591 B6-4 (3-pack) . . . 10.79 10.50 with little help, and soon proudly displayed my 000592 C6-5 (3-pack) . . . 11.79 11.25 finished rocket, launcher, and launching pad. 012466 C6-7 (3-Pack) . . . 11.79 11.25 With the whole neighborhood looking on, I prepared for launch. Stepping back the required Recovery Wadding distance, everyone began the countdown. At Fresh recovery wadding is required for each blast-off, the rocket was engaged, soared up into flight. 75 sheets are included, for 18-25 flights. the sky, and shrunk to a tiny dot we could hardly 000597 ...... 5.45 see. After apogee (the highest point in a rocket’s flight), the parachute popped out, and the rocket Robotics floated gently down to our awaiting hands (we Mix-n-Match Rocket Kits (5-AD) Also see Solar Energy for solar robotics kits. always try to catch them on their way down). Just so you don’t get bored with just one rocket, Wow, I thought, everything went perfectly. Of each set in this series allows you to mix and match ☼ Robotics for Young Children: STEM course, everyone wanted to see it again. No the body tubes, fins and nose cones for different Activities,Simple Coding (PK-3) problem. I just needed to replace the engine looks. Each set comes with 50 parts – 3 nose 071562 ...... 34.95 22.95 (maybe a bigger one this time), more recovery cones, 6 pre-colored body tubes, 3 body tube wadding, etc., and it was ready to launch again. connecters, 3 fin can units, 12 fins (3 different ☼Kamigami Set (2-AD) Rocket kits are recommended for ages 10 and styles), 3 launch lugs and clear reinforcements, 3 Robotics meets origami! Beginning its life as a up, with adult supervision for children under 12. shock cords, 3 pre-assembled parachutes, and 2 sheet of plastic, follow the instructions to fold sheets of self-stick decals. Build and decorate your into bug shapes: beetles, ladybugs, and scorpi- E2X Model Kits: These kits are easy to assemble, rockets the way you want them. ons. Once completed, the robots can be con- with plastic fins and nose cones, decals, and an 062140 50 Rocket (E2X) . . 36.99 33.95 trolled and programmed to move, turn, and carry easy-to-attach recovery system. No special tools Recommended engines for this set are A8-3 out basic action sequences using a Bluetooth necessary, just glue the parts together, decorate, (first flight), B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, and C6-7 and interface with any smart device. Challenge your dry and go. all parts are BT50 size. Body tube size is .98 friends to a race, or invent games to play with inches diameter the robots! Sold assorted, 1 of possible 2 bugs 013115 Alpha III Starter Set .32.79 29.95 062141 55 Rocket (E2X) . . 42.99 38.95 (ladybug or scorpion). This starter set, unlike the above rockets, Recommended engines for this set are B6-2, 069906 ...... 49.99 47.95 includes the following pieces - the Alpha B6-4 (first flight), C6-3, and C6-5 and all III model rocket, a launch pad, launch parts are BT55 size. Body tube size is 1.33 controller, assembled parachute, safety inches diameter. cap with streamer and diagrammed instruc- 062142 60 Rocket (E2X) . . 45.99 39.95 tions. Requires 4 AA 1.5V alkaline batteries, Recommended engines for this set are B6-2 engines, igniters and wadding (not included). (first flight), C6-3, C6-5 and all parts are Recommended engines: A8-3, A8-5, B4-4, BT60 size. Body tube size is 1.64 inches or B6-4, B6-6, C6-5, and C6-7. 42mm diameter. 029644 Shuttle Xpress Rocket 19.49 18.50 Clip on your NASA insignia before this Skill Level 1: The next step up from E2X, these launch… it’s your opportunity to send a very kits require some painting, gluing and sanding. shuttle-like rocket into “space!” In fact, this Features laser-cut wood fins, plastic or balsa rocket is so cool it’s available as a launch set, nose cones, self-stick or waterslide decals, and and as a stand-alone rocket. Designed to look unfinished body tubes. like a NASA space shuttle, this white-and-blue rocket is 17.7” long and carries two fighter 001173 Hi-Flier Rocket Kit . 10.99 10.50 shuttles on its sides. As it reaches apogee at Good luck relocating this little guy! This 12” approximately 600 ft., the two fighter shuttles tall high-altitude rocket reaches over 1600 Robotics (4-7) are released and glide back to earth. The feet in altitude, before returning to earth Robots are everywhere! Not just in toy stores main rocket features a parachute recovery. As with a bright orange streamer, fortunately or science fiction movies; did you know that an E2X model, this one requires little assem- a high-profile color! This rocket is for the robots are also in hospitals, factories, household bly and will be showroom ready in 1-2 hrs. slightly older rocketeer, as it requires some appliances, and outer space? Through hands- No paint is needed, but you’ll need plastic assembly including sanding, cutting, and on projects, Robotics teaches kids about the cement or carpenter’s glue. Recommended painting, although it comes together fair- many functions of robots in science, technology, engines: B4-2 (first flight), B4-4, B6-2, C6-3 ly quickly. Takes engines: 1/2A6-2, A8-3, math, and everyday life. Each chapter focuses and C6-5. A8-5, B4-4, B6-4, C6-5, C6-7 on a different topic, such as robot development, 062143 Sky Twister Launch Set 39.99 36.95 052266 Mosquito Rocket Kit .6.99 6.75 bodies, motion, and sensors. The text manages Unique helicopter nose cone and the bright- Mosquitos aren’t cute, and rockets aren’t to be technical while remaining accessible and ly colored body create an exciting flight “cute,” but this little guy has a certain appeal! kid-friendly. Each chapter includes diagrams, experience for ground control. Capable of At only 3.8” long, this is one of the smallest fun facts, and bolded vocabulary words keyed launching 650 feet, the unique qualities rocket kits. It features a bold yellow-and- to “Words to Know” glossary boxes. Twenty make this rocket easy to follow across the black design, laser-cut wood fins and reaches projects are included for kids to build their own sky and quickly locate after landing, guaran- an approximate altitude of 800 ft. before robots, each containing an overview, list of sup- teeing hours of fun! Easy to assemble, the set dropping back to earth. Recommended plies, and step-by-step instructions. While you’ll 760 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. likely have some of the more common items Funtastic Robotics (3-8) needed are AAA batteries for the motor and air around the house, you’ll probably need to make Each robot in this series focuses on a different pump, scissors, and other routine household a trip to the hardware or hobby store for some type of sensor and reaction. A 24” x 24” dou- materials. 176 pieces with four suction cup pads; (unless you already have DC motors or extra ble-sided chart includes full-color instructions compatible with other Thames and Kosmos kits. electrical wire lying around!) The book also sug- on one side, and robot activities to try on the 041120 ...... 49.95 44.90 gests dollar stores as a resource for inexpensive other. Building is simple: place the chassis on motors and such, gained from cheap hand-held the chart and follow the detailed instructions to Robotic Arm Edge (4-AD) electric fans, keychain lights, and other items complete the robot. The core of the robots – sim- While it appears to be something from a sci- that can be taken apart for parts. You can even ple computer modules – can also be examined fi movie, this technical-looking robotic arm is use salvaged parts from recycled toys and other by students to try and understand their function- surprisingly simple to assemble. Encased with- household devices for some of the projects! ality. Once finished, put in two AA batteries (not in yellow and black plastic, the gears enable Projects include: Art-Making Vibrobot, Hack a included) and start testing! The included activity motorized wrist movement of 120 degrees, Line-Following Robot Car, Robotic Arm, Rolling chart provides a wealth of learning material, and elbow movement of 300 degrees, base rotation Ball Tilt Sensor, and Binary Bead Jewelry. Several of course, any young scientist can think of other of 270 degrees, and the ability to lift up to 100 “pen and paper” Logo programming projects are fun tests to try out on the robots. Winner of the grams of weight up to a foot. The gripper “hand” included as well. The front of the book includes 2017 Top Toy and Creative Play of the Year also features an LED light to locate objects in a robotics timeline; glossary, list of resources, award from Creative Child Magazine. the dark. The controller holds five switches and index are located in the back. Whether you 048247 HURDLE the Robot .29.99 23.95 for manipulating the robotic arm, and a safety complete all of the projects, or just a few, the Stops, backs up, and changes direction when gear audible indicator helps prevent potential information alone makes for a great read and is sensing an obstacle. gear breakage while experimenters are testing sure to spark curiosity in the STEM fields. ~ Lisa 048298 INFRA the Robot . .29.99 23.95 its limits. Instructions are completely pictorial, 052822 ...... 15.95 11.50 Moves when receiving an Infrared signal with clear drawings and pieces numbered for from any remote control. assembly. What could you do with an extra arm? STEM Programmable Robot Mouse (K-AD) 048306 METALI the Robot . 29.99 23.95 047650 ...... 64.95 45.95 Technology is everywhere. Whether playing Buzzes and lights up when metal objects are games on your smartphone or video games with detected. OWI RobotiKits (5-AD) parents, our children are using the latest techno- 048598 SUNNY the Robot . 29.99 23.95 The RobotiKits from OWI have no comparison. logical advances in ways my generation never Moves when receiving natural or artificial For flawless assembly: 5 stars. For clarity of dreamed. Take this fascination to the next level light signals. instructions: 5 stars. For durability of constructed and introduce your little ones to the concepts that robots: 5 stars. For robots that actually work as are foundational to coding. The set up is easy. advertised: 5 stars. Let’s face it – not all kits turn Pick an activity card with one of the challenging out as well as they are supposed to, but you can mazes (10 double-sided cards); build your maze count on these kits going together and function- using the grid pieces, walls and tunnels; select ing with the perfection of precision engineered the color-coded cards that will direct your mouse components. All kits come with a pre-assembled through the maze; and program the mouse circuit board. Most components are made from according to the selected sequence. Watch plastic and either snap together, or hold in place Colby, the robot mouse, race through the maze. with the provided screws. Some kits may require Using analytical thinking and problem solving, some additional tools listed below. What sort children can also create their own mazes and of knowledge will be gleaned while enjoying program Colby to race through their own cre- EM4 Robot Kit (3-8) these fun kits? Gear structure, battery wiring, ations! The Mouse Coding Activity Set includes A terrific kit for the student just getting into motor principles, electronic circuits, circuit block 83 pieces: 16 maze grids, 22 maze walls, 3 robotics, this simple kit allows kids to build diagrams, and comprehending assembly instruc- tunnels, the cheese wedge, 30 double-sided four different models (with four different types tions.CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. directional coding cards, 10 double-sided activ- of movement) and easily transition between 062175 Kingii Dragon Robot 43.95 31.95 ity cards and Colby, the robot mouse (features them. The central red module forms the basis for Are you into robotics, but don’t just want 2 speeds, lights up, and makes sounds as it “Grandpa-Bot,” a tractor-trailer, a cricket and a another nameless, bumbling, human-shaped weaves through the maze). Also available is two-legged “Beast.” Gears and accessories fill in thing? Perhaps you crave something that an additional Robot Mouse (Jack) for expanded the details. The core module runs on two “AA” mimics nature’s many wonders… like a play experience and additional challenges. Jack batteries (not included). Frilled Lizard robot. Well, amazingly, you’ve comes with 30 colorful directional coding cards 003518 ...... 20.95 16.50 found that exact thing! Once assembled, this and an activity guide with suggestions for making interactive robot can be set on two modes: mazes with items available at home. Provides Robo Spider (3-AD) “defense mode” and “pet mode”. When set an excellent, hands-on STEM experience for 017747 ...... 14.99 13.95 to “defense mode” this little guy will detect children! 3 AAA batteries required to operate the threats and respond accordingly by backing robot mouse. ~Deanne Geckobot Experiment Kit (3-AD) away, opening its mouth, puffing its frill, 064399 Robot Mouse . . .29.99 22.50 Harness the amazing wall-climbing power of and running! On “pet mode” this reptile 064400 Mouse Coding Activity the Gecko! This kit can create a wide variety of companion is a bit friendlier, albeit still cau- Set ...... 59.99 41.95 robots, all centering around suction cups. The tious. It will still display its frill when feeling primary build, the Geckobot, can easily walk threatened, but when it feels safe it will follow straight up any smooth, vertical surface (such you around adoringly. Although the recom- as glass windows, plastic, whiteboards, or mended age range is 10 and up, it is worth smooth drywall using the four included suction noting that assembly is somewhat complex cups. Such movement is made possible with a and requires time, patience, and vigilance. combination of motors and air pumps, built into Instructions are diagrammed pictures, so little the Geckobot during construction. The 24-page, reading is required. However, there are some illustrated manual teaches kids all about suction recommended tools not included. These are power and includes instructions for the Geckobot a diagonal cutter, a Phillips head screwdriver, and 6 other experiment builds: an industrial a knife, and a hammer. In addition, the robot robotic suction arm, suction tow truck, suction requires four AAA batteries (not included). Fun gun for picking up light objects, crawling inch- for robotics-lovers, and entertaining to show worm, smartphone holder, and an ellipsograph off to friends. Winner of Creative Child and that draws near-perfect circles. Other materials Dr. Toy Awards in 2015. See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 761 050193 ATR: All Terrain Robot These robots serve as an introduction to (8-AD) (A.) . . . .60.95 43.95 robotics; the skills you learn can be applied to This robot is a good middle-ground for some- build and program your own unique designs. one who wants to build a robot but doesn’t The free, downloadable app for the kit can want to invest lots of time or tools. Besides be used on both iOS or Android tablets and the mechanical and plastic parts included in smartphones. This app connects wirelessly to the the kit, all you need to provide are a diago- core controller and can be used to program and nal cutter, a screwdriver, and 4 AA batteries. control robots in real time. Robotics Workshop The instruction manual first outlines the steps can also be greatly extended using the free, open- (through pictures) of building the control source programming software Google Blockly on box. Then it provides ten modules to build PC (and connected via USB to the robotic Core all of the pieces necessary for the robot – the Controller). base module, gearbox module, track and arm Includes a Sound Sensor, Ultrasound Sensor, modules, fork modules, and link modules. Light Sensor, Touch Sensor, Servo Motor, Regular These modules are then used to build any of Motor, Core Controller, and Speaker. 252 pieces. the three models possible – the gripper, the Requires a tablet or smartphone running Apple rover, or the forklift. Instructions are includ- iOS or Android. ed for assembly and disassembly of all three 041132 ...... 249.95 224.90 models so you can switch the robot back Art of LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Programming and forth as many times as you want. Once (3-AD) ☼K’Nex Education Robotics Building System you’ve built a model, use the control box to 046732 ...... 34.95 23.95 (5-AD) move it forward or backward, turn right or Take your K’Nex to the next level with this programmable robotics system. This set has over left, or make the forklift lift or the gripper LEGO Mindstorms EV3 Discovery Book (3-AD) 800 pieces, programming software, a control grab. The pieces are well-made and you will 046734 ...... 34.95 23.95 have a sturdy end product. - Melissa box, 4 motors, 1 push-button sensor, 1 distance sensor, 1 tri-color LED, 1 color/light sensor, and Robotics: Smart Machines (2-AD) Hydraulic Arm Edge (5-AD) Learn fascinating principles of robotic engineer- a downloadable teacher’s guide. Build 9 differ- Go beyond the study of solar power, salt ing and coding while you build robots! Sounds ent models (one at a time) – line tracker, robot, water-fueled vehicles, and robotics - expand your like a dream come true for the young engineer, dog, airplane, car, and more. You will need 6AA learning of hydraulic power and physics with this doesn’t it? The basic idea is simple: there are batteries that aren’t included and the software is awesome kit. After you build your hydraulic arm eight different models of robot to build, including only compatible with Windows 7, 8.1, and 10 out of the 229 included pieces, it will grasp, grip, a humanoid robot, a dinosaur, a crocodile, and using a USB port – not compatible with Mac pick up and open at the command and control of more. Each model emphasizes a different type products. Supports STEM and NexGen Science the operator – no batteries or electricity required. of robotic “sense.” The crocodile changes its Standards and the kit is large enough to be used The instructions are easy to follow, but will still movement pattern when an object approaches it, by students or a family working in a group of challenge your beginning engineer. Enhance and the humanoid robot avoids obstacles. Other two or three. Video instruction, programming your science, technology, engineering, and math models carry out various individual principles of software, user guide, and additional PDF files studies with this great hands-on learning option. robotics. are available at the publisher’s website. This may 029518 (B.) ...... 52.95 37.95 Each design is controlled by a visual program- look like a toy, but students will learn how to ming app and an ultrasound sensor: in response build, program, and control their project, and to data gathered by the sensor, kids can modify maybe even come up with some of their own the way each type of robot behaves by coding creations. ~ Donna B. 1 through a tablet or smartphone (perhaps an CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs Android?) This could mean altering its movement 064350 ...... 399.99 319.95 A. pattern, changing direction, adjusting speed, or more. Kids can make a particular build of ENGINEERING robot incredibly complex, learning new facets of robotics or programming along the way! Includes Informational / Textual a 64-page, easy-to-follow, full-color instruction booklet. Requires 3 AA batteries and a tablet or ☼Usborne Look Inside How Computers Work smartphone. App runs on iOS for iPhone 4S or (K-3) later, iPad 3 or later, and iPod 5 or later. Also If you have young chil- runs on Android 4.3 or later with Bluetooth 4.0 dren who are curious about support. computers and how they function, then this captivat- 060552 ...... 134.95 121.40 ing, full-color flap book will help to satisfy their curiosity. Robotics Workshop Experiment Kit (5-AD) LEGO® Mindstorms® EV3 (31313) (5-AD) With computers, tablets, and ® Create and assemble 12 unique robots in turn Combine LEGO with technology and using motors, light, sound and touch sensors, smartphones all around, this Mindstorms® is the result. I have been told that timely resource helps chil- ® a core controller with LEDs, and hundreds of Mindstorms is one of the hottest kits on the snap-together pieces to pull everything together. dren understand the design features and devel- market. From a science perspective, a kit like Each build is outlined and demonstrated in the opment of modern computers, as well as some this meets the new STEM/STEAM push; from a 96-page, full-color manual. Robots are each of their capabilities with basic, understandable Lego perspective, this is a great kit with possi- built with a different purpose and programmed to explanations of coding and how computer pro- bilities to take them to the next level. Build and perform various functions and commands. Early, grams organize and send information around. program robots that can walk and talk – as easy simpler examples from the manual include robots Each page holds bright, fun illustrations with as downloading the EV3 Programmer App for PC that doodle, avoid obstacles, or follow a line. Usborne-typical chunks of text explaining bits and Mac. You can even get the instructions for More complicated robots with many functions and pieces of the illustrations and providing building more models at the LEGO website – or (such as robots that grab things, or move balls relevant information through age appropriate, create your own! This kit gets great reviews from around, or crawl) are introduced later. Capping memorable explanations. Over 70 fun lift-the- all ages, because you don’t have to be a kid to off the instruction book are fully-functional flaps offer entice children to discover even more enjoy building and creating with LEGO. ~ Donna robots that serve a dedicated purpose—including information. 14 pgs, hc. ~ Mike 022405 ...... 349.95 a door-opening robot and a robotic safe! 069205 ...... 14.99 13.49 762 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. ☼Structural Engineering: Bridges & Skyscrapers engineering process, and contributing scientists. (3-9) The 25 projects are well-illustrated, use house- Skyscrapers stand tall without falling over. hold or easy-to-get items and are very do-able. Bridges span great distances without collapsing. The book ends with a look at disasters and near Introduce your inquisitive children to the forces disasters (although noted, time is not spent on the of physics and structural elements that create 9-11 terrorist-caused disaster). Engaging, infor- magnificent structures. Beginning with small mative, and challenging. 121 pgs, pb. ~ Janice models, children will learn about basic structural 029533 ...... 16.95 12.50 elements including columns, beams, trusses, plates, arches, shells and catenary. Explore 3-D Engineering: Design and Build Your Own forces such as tension, compression, shear and Prototypes (Build It Yourself Series) (3-7) torsion before moving into more complex models Similar to Bridges! Amazing Structures to of trusses, roofs and small buildings. They will Design, Build and Test, this hands-on book with also experiment with different types of bridge 25 projects gives science students a chance to constructions: truss, arch, suspension and cable- experiment with a variety of design challenges stayed bridges. Material strength and stiffness by building prototypes. The first chapter dis- ☼See Inside How Things Work (2-5) are investigated as they learn how structural cusses the engineering design process and the This deluxe, full-color flap Usborne book is engineers maximize safety and minimize cost at following seven chapters look at specific projects designed to satisfy the natural curiosity that chil- the risk of structural failure. Full color lab man- that should be: stable and strong (bridges and dren have to discover how things work. Readers ual includes step by step illustrated directions to furniture), spinning (wheels and gears), able to learn about the operation of simple machines, complete 20 experiments in 3 levels (easy, medi- stay afloat or aloft (buoys and parachutes), rely vehicles and various modes of transport, how um and hard), vocabulary definitions, “Did You on a chemical reaction (polymers, combustion), instruments make sounds, the mechanics behind Know” and “What’s Happening?” explanations, make music (musical instruments), use electricity flying and floating, and about everyday inven- and more. Kit includes 323 pieces. Bring STEM (making a dance pad), or that convert energy tions of all sorts. Visually stimulating and inter- alive to your children with this quality Thames & (solar cookers, water-powered machines). Each active with over 90 flaps to lift and access extra Kosmos experiment kit! ~ Deanne chapter gives students a foundation in the topic, information or explanations, this resource will 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs then provides several design challenges, such as be sure to educate and motivate even the most 068024 ...... 49.95 44.90 designing a cardboard chair or a water-powered reluctant reader. This book is included within the hammer. There is a list of suggested supplies, a Elementary Well Planned Gal Modern World & Bridges & Tunnels: Investigate Feats of design goal, a question, topics to brainstorm and Geography curriculum set. 16 pgs, hc. ~ Mike Engineering (4-7) tips to think about as you design and prototype 069204 ...... 14.99 13.49 For the engineering inclined student in your and then test and reflect on the process. The family, this book is a great addition. They will final chapter looks at some real-life prototyping Experiment & Activity Books learn about the engineering process and engage and design examples and some topics for further in hands-on exploration. Seven chapters include exploration. New vocabulary with definitions Invent Boundless Bridges (Spark! Lab engineering, physics of bridges, amazing bridges, and QR codes to relevant or interesting websites Smithsonian) (3-AD) when bridges collapse, physics of tunnels, amaz- are interspersed throughout. This would be an This kit is a little bit different – it doesn’t tell you ing tunnels, and tunnel disasters. Vocabulary and incredible resource to pair with any physical sci- what to build or how to build it! The kit contains 25 fun educational projects with materials lists, ence or physics unit in your science curriculum, 80 large building sticks (15x2 cm) and 80 small step-by-step instructions, and illustrations are especially for your creative students! - Jess building sticks (10x2 cm) – (1/2 of each are thick interwoven with the chapters. 003484 ...... 17.95 12.95 and 1/2 are thin), nylon cord, craft glue, 50 foam 052820 ...... 15.95 11.50 connectors, 20 brad connectors, 50 building Hands-On Engineering (4-7) straws (3 cm each), 40 sticky tabs, black wire, “Engineering is a form of design, and design needle threaders, and an inventor’s guide. The is a component of engineering” (from the intro- inventor’s guide has pages with grids to aid going duction). Engineering and design are an integral through the inventing steps– think it, explore it, part of our modern world – from the simplicity sketch it, create it, try it, tweak it, and sell it. of paper airplanes to the towering complexi- On the “Think It” page, your builder answers ty of skyscrapers. Whether you are solving a 3 questions – What will the bridge cross over? problem or simply understanding a need that’s Who will use the bridge – people, cars, or both? out there, the skills and procedures learned in How tall and long will it need to be? Your ideas these hands-on projects will help encourage can be endless! “Explore It” is the next step – students to analyze the challenge, innovate ideas What are bridges made of, and why? How does and create solutions. Each project is clearly a bridge stand up? What kind of bridges have you defined – from the subject and skills covered to seen that might be useful to your design? “Sketch the materials needed, the vocabulary learned, It” gives you space to sketch out your ideas; and the purpose and objectives of the project. and finally, you get to build! Use the pieces in Preparation and procedure instructions are all your kit to create what you have sketched. Does step-by-step, making each project very easy it work like you thought it would? This is your to follow for individuals or groups. The book chance to “Try It.” If it isn’t quite like you want- ☼Skyscrapers: Investigate Feats of Engineering includes both teacher and student material. ed, now is the time to “Tweak It.” Make some (4-7) Each project has an introduction addressed to changes; make it better. The last step to your A bit of history coupled with lots of engineering the teacher (of a group, though it can be easily invention is to “Sell It.” How would you sell a science as well as fun, easy, and insightful proj- adapted for individual use) along with several bridge? Talk to others and get ideas for your sales ects make this book practically a “no-brainer” consumable pages addressed to the student. pitch: what would you name your bridge? in this STEM-focused educational environment. Consumable pages are reproducible for families The last four pages of the inventor’s guide offer Tracing skyscraper history from the Babylonian and classrooms. Windmills, bridges, bungee, helpful tips for building and a few ideas to make ziggurats to the Burj Khalifa in Dubai (currently stealth, parachute, barrels, hoist, raft – the 26 it even better. A spark of imagination is all you the world’s tallest building) via a timeline and a projects engage numerous interests through both need to create your unique structure – “What will brief history, this descriptive book then plunges static and mobile design exploration. So grab yours look like?” ~ Donna into the science behind the feats. Projects are your hard hat and leather gloves – there are some 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. interspersed with STEM vocabulary and engineer- problems to solve here! - Zach 001174 ...... 15.00 ing information such as types of engineering, the 004021 ...... 24.95 17.50 See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels. Science 763 Art of Construction: Projects and Principles For GoldieBlox action figure (with tool belt and construction techniques for the various forms the Beginning Engineers and Architecture (5-AD) wrench), 4-meter zipline, and engineering structure could take, contest rules for comparing Loaded with projects, this book will introduce building pieces. Poseable figure has articu- relative strength, a bit of general info about the your young builder to the principles that guide lated joints, feet that fit on axles, and hands history and engineering behind the structures, architects and engineers as they design and that grip. Kids will learn about suspension as and, in the case of the tower kit, a large sheet construct buildings and bridges. Let him or they build a 13” zipline and send GoldieBlox of “B” sized graph paper to help with planning. her spend some time with this before you start soaring. With the wood pieces and helpful instructions that remodeling project! Naturally, illustrations and information, these kits provide a way to abound. If you have a hammer-and-nails type or learn about physics and construction concepts in a budding architectural engineer in the house, he a realistic, hands-on way. ~ Rachel or she will love this one. 160 pgs. 044719 Balsa Bridge . . . . 6.50 008274 ...... 16.95 12.95 044721 Tower Kit (A.) . . . 6.50

Supplemental Resources House Framing Kit: 2 Bedroom Hip Roof Kit (6-12) Building Kits If you have a student interested in construction, architecture, design, or just model-building, you GoldieBlox Engineering Sets (1-AD) should be sure to check out this kit. Though it This great new series encourages girls to learn may seem a bit pricey at first, it includes every- engineering principles using girl-oriented themes thing you need to build a 3/4” scale wood frame and stories. The first product in the series, for a 2-bedroom house, in accordance with GoldieBlox and the Spinning Machine, focus- ☼Remote Control Machines: Construction actual building codes. You get micro-cut balsa es on the workings of a belt drive, axles, and Vehicles (1-5) wood, cutting tools, measuring tape, layout wheels. A baby blue plastic pegboard has small Construction areas seem to have a magnetic pencil, nails, custom miter fixture, nine working holes in its base and side. Light purple axles, pull for children (and adults!) of all ages. My drawings, an instruction booklet, and a base to yellow cylinders, a pink belt and the red drive young kiddos spent hours observing and analyz- work on, which doubles as a foundation for the crank can be positioned in many different ways ing the next moves of those great construction completed model. Obviously (with a base mea- on the base to demonstrate a concept, mostly vehicles working furiously. I often felt inadequate suring approximately 1.5’ by 2’), this is a min- spinning and turning. Nacho Dog, Katinka attempting to explain all the physics principles iature version, but short from framing an actual Dolphin, Benjamin Cranklin Cat, Phil Sloth, and at work. This hands-on Thames & Kosmos kit house, this is as close as students can get. All of Flavio Bear are included as figurines in the set makes it easy. An illustrated instruction manual the walls can be framed right on their patterns on and are characters in the storybook-like instruc- contains directions for 8 different designs: Bull the working drawings. The completed model is tion manual. The story works through the first dozer, forklift, crane, skid-steer loader, dump a single-story, hip roof house with 2 bedrooms, project. 13 other designs like a lightning bolt, truck, concrete mixer, backhoe, road grader a bathroom, kitchen, hallway, dining, and living gingerbread man, and sand castle are shown on plus a link to 2 bonus designs online. Included room. An amazing gift or fun way to spice up one-page illustrations, with 8 pages allotted for IR Remote not only drives your vehicle but also your studies. ~ Rachel design-your-own ideas. Set includes storybook, controls your work tools. Yes, the dump truck 044720 ...... 148.38 115.00 5 figurines, pegboard, 5 wheels, 10 axles, 5 really dumps and the concrete mixer drum really blocks, 5 washers, crank, and ribbon. mixes! “Check It Out! “Did you know?” and ☼Mechanical Engineering Robotic Arms (2-9) GoldieBlox and the Parade Float introduces “Here’s How” explanations take learning to the Robotic arms are a remarkable scientific Goldie’s friend Ruby and the principles of wheels next level. 225 pieces. Requires 2 AAA and 3 AA innovation that function and appear similar to and axles. 9 design ideas and a do-it-yourself batteries-not included. ~ Deanne a human arm. Often, they are able to perform project are included. GoldieBlox and the Dunk 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs tasks with greater strength, accuracy or speed Tank features Goldie’s attempt to bathe Nacho 068023 ...... 99.95 89.90 than their human equivalent--and tasks deemed Dog and demonstrates the principles of hinges unsafe for humans. Weaving together mechanical and levers. The book includes 3 design ideas. Our Amazing Bridges Architecture Kit (5-AD) engineering, electrical structures and computer Parts included in these new sets are compatible Your budding civil engineer will learn about systems, robotics is a field that excites children. with those in the original set, allowing for even arch, truss, and suspension bridges and the sci- Take advantage of their natural curiosity! Using greater creativity. entific principles that make them work. Bases, a pneumatic system to activate the models, chil- A great product line to unleash the practical bridge parts, casting compounds, molds, scraper, dren construct a pivoting robotic arm, a robotic creativity in your daughter. ~ Bob sandpaper, paint, brush and glue are provided hand, grabber, claw and exoskeleton legs and CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs. for building each of these types of bridge. Also arms. Full color instruction manual provides 6 010261 Spinning Machine . . . 29.99 included is a 48-page booklet on the history of experiments in 3 difficulty levels, step by step 018038 Parade Float . . . . . 19.99 bridge building. Today, the kitchen table; tomor- illustrated instructions and 204 pieces to set your 036957 Dunk Tank . . . . . 19.99 row, the world! child free to test their mechanical engineering 005734 Builder’s Survival Kit . . 59.99 002861 ...... 22.00 14.95 skills. You supply scissors, ruler or measuring Large kit has 190 pieces to build inventions tape. ~ Deanne from Goldie’s world, including a tea cup Bridge and Tower Building Kits (6-12) 1CHOKING HAZARD (1). Not <3yrs ride, drum set, ice cream truck, derby racer, I always loved activities like this in school – they 068022 ...... 59.95 53.90 and much more. Set includes a storybook, 3 provide a real-life, hands-on example of how character figurines, and a variety of engineer- scientific concepts like physics, geometry, and ing building pieces (pegboards, joints, axles, technology apply to real life. Each kit includes belts, etc.) the materials needed to build either a bridge or a A. 005738 Movie Machine . . . 29.99 tower model with real-life construction and engi- Learn how to build a zoetrope (a pre-cinema neering techniques. Once the structure is built, animation device) while learning about illus- instructions tell you how to test the durability of tration and animation. Includes storybook, the structure to its breaking point. It can be fun character figurine, 4 movie packs, movie to have contests and see who’s design is the best! hoop, movie reel, and engineering building Each kit includes pieces of balsa wood needed to pieces. construct one structure (about 15 pieces per kit), 005740 Zipline Set . . . . . 24.99 which are cut into strips that measure 1/8” x 1/8” GoldieBlox has her own doll—and she’s x 24”, 1 ounce bottle of wood glue, and instruc- ready to ride on a zipline! Set includes tion booklet. This booklet includes teaching tips, 764 Science See page vi for key to Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act warning labels.