| TITLE |
AUTHOR |
DESCRIPTION |
PRICE |
CAT # |
 Curious Kid 's Activity Book:
Boredom Busters
|
Hart
& Mantell |
Teh authors have lots of ideas for keeping kids busy indoors and outdoors,
with activities in nature, ecology, music, sports, drama, magic, making gifts, and more.
173 pages for children 6-12. |
11.66-D |
NA 00 |
Just Plane Smart |
Sobey |
A great book to help young air travelers or those who'd like to be learn
all about flight through hands-on activities, puzzles, trivia, and more. They can
even make a paper plane that can turn just like a real plane. 92 pages. |
7.16-D |
NA 0A |
 |
Pallotta |
A simply delicious way to learn fractions. For anyone who is ready to
learn or review the subject. Trade paper. |
$5.36-D |
NA 01 |
Click on image to enlarge it. Real-Life Homeschooling: The Stories of 21
Families Who Teach Their Children at Home |
Rhonda Barfield |
This book tells the stories of home schools vastly different from
one another in location, culture, life-style, and religion. There are unschooling
families, families whose children have learning disabilities, a single parent family, a
Christian family of African-American descent, a family whose father went to jail
over his home school, and families that may be similar to yours. |
12.60-D |
NA 02 |
| Children's Classic Guitar Method |
Bay |
A very easy, basic, unintimidating instructional book for learning to play
classical guitar that doesn't have to be limited to children. Easy-to-read print and clear
illustrations. Everything a beginner needs to know. Paper, 56 pages. Other books in this
series cover learning other types of guitar music. Just
ask. |
6.26-D |
NA 03 |
| The Absolutely Essential Math Dictionary:
Every Kid's Guide to Mathematical Terms, Strategies, and Tables |
Theresa Fitzgerald |
This reference offers concise explanations of the most common terms used
in general math classes in elementary and junior high schools. It also contains help in
solving words problems, and several useful tables and charts. |
11.66 or 10.95 in quantities of 10 or more. |
NA 04 |
| Children's Tinwhistle Method |
McCaskill & Gilliam |
Everything the beginner needs to know to start playing the tinwhistle --
musical facts, note reading, fingering postitions and tunes children know and love. Clear
instructions and step-by-step diagrams. Paper, 32 pages. |
6.26-D |
NA 05 |
| The Dog Who Wouldn't Be |
Written by Farley Mowat, illustrated by paul Galdone |
The author shares the entertaining story of his childhood on the Canadian
prairies. This book focuses on young Mowat's canine friend, Mutt, an amazing dog that
turns out to be a better sporting dog than anyone expected. He had other skills unique for
dogs as well: climbing trees and ladders among them. This book is just right for
reading aloud to older children -- especially preteen boys who are hard to find books for.
Mowat's books are very well written and extremely funny. |
4.49-D |
NA 06 |
| Easiest
Electronic Keyboard Songbook (If Keyboard isn't your instrument, we have a book
in this series for almost any instrument. Just
ask. ) |
Bay |
Will get beginners playing familiar songs fast. Has chords shown for
various keyboard brands and a melody note chart as well. Teaches basics of reading music,
and music is written big enough to be easy on the smallest eyes. Softcover, 32 pages. For
more complete instruction, see Kid's Electronic Keyboard
Method |
3.56-D |
NA 07 |
| Easy Way to Tune Guitars |
Filiberto |
`Learn to tune your guitar in six easy, well-illustrated lessons -- one
for each string. At the end there are additional aids showing identical note, and methods
of checking accuracy. Paper, 20 pages. |
3.56-D |
NA 08 |
Charter Schools:
The Parents Complete GuideEverything You Need to Know to Make
the Right Decision for Your Child |
Frederick A. Birkett |
Charter schools are becoming increasingly popular with parents who are
seeking educational alternatives for their children within the public school system. This
book takes parents through a step-by-step process to help them determine whether the
charter schools in your area may be right for your child. |
$13.50-D |
NA 09 |
| Edupress Renaissance and Viking Activity Books and Photo Fun Activity
Packs |
|
Follow hyperlinks to see details of these great resources for elementary
grades. Great hands-on activities. |
6.26-D |
|
Gold Rush (Part of a new series from Crabtree, Life
in the Old West. |
Kalman |
A beautifully illustrated, indexed book that will show and tell
elementary students all the important facts about the search for gold in the West -- Where
the gold fields were, how prospectors got to them, found gold, staked claims, worked the
mines, and used various tools of their trade. Also discussed are life at the mines, women
and children, boomtowns, law and order, and safely hazards. For ages 8-14. Other titles in
this series include Life on the Trail; Life on the
Ranch; Homes of the West; The Wagon
Train; Bandanas, Chaps, and Ten-Gallon Hats; Who Settles the West?; The Railroad; The Life
of a Miner; and Women of the West. Softcover, 32 pages. |
7.16-D each book in series. |
NA 14 and specific title |
Gutsy Mamas: Travel Tips and Wisdom from Mothers on the Road |
Bond |
A pocket guide full of tips for mothers who travel -- with or without the
children. This is a very practical book no mother with children should be without --
unless she never takes her children anywhere. Paper, mass market size, 138 pages |
7.16-D |
NA 15 |
| Kid's Electronic
Keyboard Method |
Bay |
This is a much more comprehensive book than Easiest Electronic Keyboard
Songbook . It teaches more about reading and playing music, but
has the same easy-on-the eyes diagrams and large music notations. Softcover, 80 pages. |
7.16-D |
NA 16 |
Musical Instruments from A-Z |
Kalman |
A photographic introduction to a wide variety of instruments from all over
the world, in alphabetical order.Includes musical terms and index. For ages 6-9, reading
level, grades 1-3. Paper, 32 pages. |
7.16-D |
NA 17 |
| Perspective Drawing Made Easy |
Norling |
This easy-to-follow book is devoted to clarifying the laws of perspective.
The author uses over 250 line drawings to illustrate the concepts he explains.For teens
and adults. Paper, 224 pages. |
7.16-D |
NA 18 |
A Rainforest Tree |
Kite |
One of the Small Worlds Series published by Crabtree.
these books show how plants and animals live together in small environments. Illustrated
with full-color photos on every page. Has index and glossary. For ages 7-12. Other titles
in series include A Dead Log, A Freshwater Pond, A Saguaro Cactus, A Tidal
Pool, and Under a Stone. Paper, 32 pages. |
8.06-D each book in series. |
NA 19 and
book title |
| Super Book of Arts and Crafts |
Gant, Kastorff, and Milliken |
Contains over 700 creative ideas for children of all ages. Published by
Edupress. Creative variations link projects to holidays. There is a complete index
to help teachers plan. Follow-up activities extend the learning experience. Every lesson
begins with a list of things you'll need. Then there are clear directions, illustrations,
and patterns where necessary. Reproducible for classroom use. 272 workbook-size pages. |
19.35-D |
EP 33 |
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NA 20 |
| Understood Betsy |
Fisher |
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7.16-D |
NA 21 |
| William Bradford: Plymouth's Faithful Pilgrim |
Schmidt |
William Bradford came to the New World with the other Pilgrims in search
of religious freedom. His great faith in God and in his own abilities helped him establish
a stable colony. He did his best to be fair to his fellow colonists and to the
Native Americans living in the area. He became governor and made a permanent mark on
American history, leaving a legacy of faith in the God he loved and served. This
softcover book is filled with maps, paintings, and historical illustrations. 200 indexed
pages. For upper elementary and above. |
9.00-D |
NA 22 |
 You Can Teach Yourself Recorder
For other instuments in this series, just ask. |
Bay |
A comprehensive yet easy-to-understand recorder method ideal for any age.
Incorporates clear visual presentation with a wealth of melodic studies and pieces of all
styles. 80 pp. Softcover. |
8.95-D |
NA23b |
| Book/cassette/instrument package. Everything you need to get started. |
24.95 |
NA 23pk |
| Cassette to accompany book. Publisher recommends either a recording or the
video to insure accuracy of interpretation and ease in learning |
8.95-D |
NA 23c |
| CD to accompany book. |
14.38-D |
NA 23cd |
| Video to accompany book. |
26.96-D |
NA 23v |
| You Can Teach Yourself Song Writing |
McCabe |
Got a song you want to write down? This book will teach you how. You will
learn how to establish yours goals, and then you will study form, themes, lyrics, melody,
chords, and rhythm. you'll also learn about copyright and lead sheets. Includes glossary,
chord charts for keyboard and guitar, and reproducible music sheet masters. Softcover, ,
120 pages. |
8.96-D |
NA 24 |
| You Can Teach Yourself to Sing |
Oleson |
This book is for those who would like to develop their vocal skills on
their own. Learn how to care for your vocal instrument, find your natural posture,
manage your breath, develop resonance and vibrato, articulate vowels and consonants, and
find your vocal range. Gives hints for singing in different styles, with exercises and
songs to try. Paper, 72 pages. |
8.96-D |
NA 25 |
| Tape that is recommended to accompany this book |
8.96-D |
NA 25c |
