Give children a firm foundation in English vocabulary which will stay with them all their lives! You can teach the Latin and Greek root words which are so vital to mastery of English - and you can do it whether you studied Latin or not! English from the Roots Up gives you 100 Greek and Latin root words which you can teach to students from elementary school through high school. You don't even …

Basic scientific principles are explained with the aid of fun experiments and activities -- All experiments use everyday household equipment -- Simple text and illustrations enable children to use the books by themselves

By Ruth Silverstein, Heywood Wald, Ph.D., and Allen Pomerantz, Ph.D., Nathan Quiñones, General Editor. The updated 7th edition of this combination textbook and workbook is designed as an introduction to Spanish for classroom use. The emphasis is on oral proficiency—conversational speaking and listening comprehension—but the authors also present detailed instruction in the …

Wilson Rawls This classic about a 10-year-old boy growing up in the Ozark mountains with his inseparable pair of coonhounds will warm the hearts of young and old alike. Great Stone Face Award.

Ralph M. McInerny The ISI Guides to the Major Disciplines are reader-friendly introductions to the most important fields of knowledge in the liberal arts. Written by leading scholars for both students and the general public, they will be appreciated by anyone desiring a reliable and informative tour of important subject matter. Each title offers an historical overview of a particular …

Donald Kirk and Russell Kirk This Catholic historian explores the theories our Founding Fathers drew from to design the American governmental system, tracing our American notions of justice and social order from Old Testament times to the present day. In this now classic work, Russell Kirk describes the beliefs and institutions that have nurtured the American soul and commonwealth of the …

Discussions of educational reform often involve windy talk of a "return to the classics, " but as Tracy Lee Simmons notes, rarely do would-be reformers go so far as to advocate a return to education in the classical languages themselves. In this concise and elegant brief, Simmons traces the historical trajectory of Greek and Latin education, giving especial attention to the crucial importance …

This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 9th grade Earth science.

The new teacher’s manuals feature daily lesson plans in a wrap-around format. In a large (9"x12") page layout, the new manuals facilitate speedy references and are perfectly coordinated with the textbooks, outlining an entire school year of plans for lessons, games, songs, and activities. Also included are expanded appendices with tests and quizzes for each chapter. Supplementing the new …

Spreading and Defending the Faith - Sacrament of Confirmation Preparation. The teacher's guide helps the catechist direct the students to see the Holy Spirit at work and to respond to His love in all areas of their lives: spiritual intellectual, moral, service to the Church and community, and more.Features: Prayers, definitions, gifts of the Holy Spirit, apologetics, fruits of the Holy Spirit, …

William Shakespeare Unique features include an extensive overview of Shakespeare's life, world, and theater by the general editor of Signet Classic Shakespeare series, plus a special introduction to the play by the editor Sylvan Barnet, Tufts University. It also contains comprehensive stage and screen history of notable actors, directors, and productions of "Macbeth, " then and now.

Thucydides Written 400 years before the birth of Christ, this detailed contemporary account of the struggle between Athens and Sparta stands an excellent chance of fulfilling the author's ambitious claim that the work "was done to last forever."

Teachers' manuals provide catechists with complete lesson plans and resources to present lessons in dynamic and interesting ways. Teachers' Manuals include: Lesson Overviews. "Chalk Talks" for blackboard use to help teacher visually explain key concepts in the lesson. Easy-to-follow directions for classroom activities for each lesson. Complete lesson plans with options for five day or one day …

Homer This beautiful gift set of Robert Fagles' award-winning translations of Homer brings the energy of contemporary language to these enduring heroic epics.

(Originally published by Benziger Bros. in the 1930s) These great and highly-praised readers, now re-published by The Neumann Press, were the mainstay and backbone of the Catholic parochial schools during the 1930s, '40s, and '50s. They still form part of the core curriculum for homeschoolers and private schools lucky enough to still have old copies of these books. The Cardinal Readers are for …

Designed for home use for an average age of nine, this is the revised and expanded version of Charlotte Mason's "First Grammar Lessons". It is filled with beautiful 19th century illustrations that are actually part of the lesson plan. The print is large and easy to read along with the child. One grammar rule is taught per lesson. All exercises that follow refer to the rule.

Xenophon This historical account tells of Xenophon's march with the Ten Thousand against the Persians.

William Holmes McGuffey Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting stories, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The "Sixth Eclectic Reader includes selections from Patrick Henry, Sir Walter Scott, Elizabeth Barrett Browning, and William Shakespeare.

The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible James Harpur and Marcus Braybrooke 2000 Catholic Press Association Award Winner! The Collegeville Atlas of the Bible offers those with an interest in their historical and religious heritage a guided tour through the Bible. It describes the stories and events of the Bible and places them in their historical and geographical context. Fabulous 3-D cutaways, …