Copy Book II Verses from the Old and New Testaments, books of the New Testament, the Lord's Prayer, and poetry by Robert Herrick, Hilaire Belloc, and Walter de la Mare, and alphabet pages. Imitation is important in education, but so is the object of that imitation. What to write is just as important as how to write. Not only do we want our littlest ones to form beautiful letters, we want them …
Xenophon In 404 B.C., to the sound of flutes, the Spartans had the famous Long Walls of Athens demolished. The work signaled the complete victory of the city if Lycurgus and the subordination of all Greece to the Spartan interest. Yet within four decades the pride of Sparta had been humbled, their glory was gone forever. Xenonophon lived through this stormy time; despite being himself an …
Miguel de Cervantes Translated by Walter Starkie, a professor and world-recognized expert on Spanish and Italian literature, this edition of "Don Quixote" includes the complete and unabridged text of the immortal satire on an outdated chivalric code and a biting portrayal of nobility as madness. Reissue.
Human desire is a good thing. It's meant to draw us closer to one another and to God. Drawing from the wealth of John Paul II's wisdom, Dave Sloan presents a wholesome new way to relate in the world of dating and relationships. His practical suggestions foster a respect for the person which is all but lost in today's society. Entertaining, engaging and earthy, this 3-part series …
Thucydides This book recounts the great war between Athens and Sparta.
Herodotus "The father of history", as Cicero called him, and a writer possessed of remarkable narrative gifts, enormous scope, and considerable charm, Herodotus has always been beloved by readers well-versed in the classics. Compelled by his desire to "prevent the traces of human events from being erased by time", Herotodus recounts the incidents preceding and following the Persian Wars. He …
A Catholic religion curriculum for children 3 years old through kindergarten with the text/workbooks for each pre-school level that presents the faith in a lively, colorful manner with state of the art graphics. Founded on two unifying key truths: God and creation. Stresses the dignity of each child made in God's image. Presents the faith in terms and activities children understand. Each lesson …
Paul F Ford Foreward by Madeleine L'Engle This peerless guide has served as an adventurer's passport to the land of Narnia for 25 years. It will be the perfect resource to the Narnia movie coming out in the 2005 holiday season. Updated references include a new foreword and a simplified reference system.
G. Tubach In this novel of betrayal and trials, Hester Prynne is found guilty of adultery and must wear a scarlet "A" wherever she goes. Her story is filled with the slow process of redemption and eventual love.
American Cardinal Readers (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. …
This guide to writing covers topics from choosing your topic all the way to evaluating your research paper.
This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 10th grade ancient history and literature.
Marvin D Hinten Most readers of the C. S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia know that there is more there than meets the eye. Certain story elements have obvious duel meanings-a second layer below the surface-like the death and resurrection of Aslan the lion. But where does the name Aslan come from? What are other key Bible references in the Chronicles of Narnia? Did Lewis make up the names, or do …
Teacher's manuals are very detailed, thorough and full of practical ideas. Review and discussion questions stimulate classroom dialogue and help children verbalize what they have learned. Liturgical and Holiday lessons help children participate in the Church year. Prayer service suggestions build a spirit of community as children pray together spontaneous and formal prayers. Living the Lesson …
This translation is by Robert Fitzgerald.
First published by Benziger Bros. in the 1950's. These beautiful reproductions of The Land of Our Lady Series of American History present a balanced Catholic view of this history. The five volumes, grades 4-5-6-7-8, cover the time from before Columbus landing in America to the mid-1950's—when these great books were originally published. Each book contains a concise yet interesting record of a …
This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 10th grade geometry.