The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: The history of the Church--its founding by Christ, its birth in the Holy Spirit, …

This beautifull 11 x 14 collage of Pope John Paul II is framed in a solid wood gold frame under nonglare glass. A beautiful tribute to our Holy Father. Frame design may vary slightly.

The student textbook lessons incorporate the four principal components of catechesis: the Creed, the Commandments, the Sacraments and Liturgy, Prayer and Scripture. But besides giving a clear and comprehensive presentation of our faith, the student textbook is rich in artwork, both original and classical. THEME: The blueprint for a life of love: the law of God, especially in the Ten …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S. V. D. This full-color illustrated children's book from the collection of St. Joseph Picture Books, Pray Always  has a variety of prayers from the most basic, to prayers for confession and communion.

The front cover of this book shows King Boabdil, the last Moorish king in Spain, at his formal surrender to King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain at Granada on January 2,1492. This momentous occasion marked the end of Catholic Spain's 800-year-long struggle to throw off Mohammedan rule on the continent of Europe, and made it possible for the king and queen of Spain to turn their attention …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's book details the ways God shows us his love, from the details of his life and death, to the founding of the Catholic Church and what the Church does for its people.

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated St. Joseph Picture Book covers the following topics: Obedience The Beatitudes Teaching on Prayer Following Jesus Jesus, the Bread of Life The Gift of the Eucharist The Last Supper The Mass Jesus, the Good Shepherd Jesus, the Eternal Priest Jesus, My Friend Jesus, Our CommandmentThe Gift of the Holy Spirit Jesus, Our Redeemer …

Tacitus Surviving passages from Tacitus's last and best-known work cover the reigns of Tiberius, Gaius (Caligula), Claudius, and Nero, and detail the Roman Empire at its zenith.

Catholic literature moves the heart of man, impels the will and exalts us to action.  With hundreds of book reviews, illustrations, portraits, essays and histories, these guides are a vital presentation of Catholic literature.

Robert Bolt Robert Bolt's classic play about Thomas More, the Catholic saint beheaded by Henry VIII at the birth of the Church of England, is now in trade paperback for the first time.

REV. LAWRENCE G. LOVASIK, S.V.D. Teaches children these two beautiful and powerful prayers. Full-color illustrations.

A booklet about the Mass that is very practical and easy to understand.  It explains the meaning of Holy Week, the Paschal Mystery, and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.

Arthur L. Thomas and Fred C. Hess For almost four decades, Made Simple books have set the standard for continuing education and home study. In answer to the changing needsof today's marketplace, the Made Simple series for the '90s presents a thoroughly up-to-the-minute portfolio of skills, information, and experience, with revised and updated editions of bestselling titles, plus a whole range …

Geoffrey Chaucer In 1386, Chaucer recorded, or created, the stories spun by 30 pilgrims traveling from London to Canterbury. Cohen and Hyman have responded to Chaucer's masterpiece with lively prose and unforgettable pictures that evoke the colorful world of 14th-century England. Full color

This full-color illustrated children's book relates the story of St. Martin de Porres.

The Ten Commandments Fr. Lawrence Lovasik A great book for kids to learn about the Ten Commandments through both positive and negative examples.

Ira M. Freeman First published in 1954, this approach to physics is a welcome relief from the standard intimidating textbooks. It features timely and engaging examples and common applications of theories, historical anecdotes of significant discoveries, and clear and contemporary graphics.

Gladys M. Hunt Since its publication in 1969, this has been an essential guide for parents wanting to find the best books for their children. Now in its fourth edition, Honey for a Child's Heart discusses everything from the ways reading affects both children's view of the world and their imagination to how to choose good books.

George Johnson, Sr. M Dominica, Jerome Hannan Originally published in 1935 and reprinted many times.  A famous textbook in Church history woven around the lives of the famous, influential saints who labored heroically in every age to spread the Kingdom of Christ.  7th through 12th grade level.  Copiously illustrated.  A wonderful introduction to Church history for …

Geoffrey Chaucer The Everyman Paperback Classics series offers the latest scholarship on the works of the world's greatest poets, writers and philosophers. Each edition includes a comprehensive introduction, chronology, notes, appendix, critical responses, and a text summary. Presented in an affordable edition with wide format pages for generous margins for notes. Contact your sales rep or …

Plato One of the world's most respected classical scholars offers translations of the complete texts of "The Republic, Apology of Socrates, " "Crito, " "Phaedo, " "Ion, " "Meno, " and "Symposium."

Promote a "can do" attitude with inspiring activities that help students master the many steps of researching and writing a report. Busy teachers appreciate the variety of activities, hands-on experiences, and independent learning opportunities presented in this valuable resource. A note to parents suggests appropriate support and sets important step-by-step due dates for each phase in the …

This Answer Key to   The Old World and America is an extremely valuable resource which will save many hours for the busy teacher or homeschooling parent. The ANSWER KEY will also enable the 5th-8th grade student to work his way independently through the 37 chapters of  The Old World and America. This ANSWER KEY is very easy to use, being clearly laid out, complete, and …

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

The Nation’s Leading Religion Series Just Got Better! THEME: The history of the Church--its founding by Christ, its birth in the Holy Spirit, the marks of the one, true Church, the Fathers and Doctors of the Church, the saints and the role of the religious and laity up to the present. The structure of the Church Jesus planned, the role of the Magisterium, the clergy, the religious and …

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.

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 …

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 …

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.

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 …

Superbly illustrated, simply written prayers to Jesus that will help children to better understand the Catholic Faith.

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

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

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.

"These stories," the author explains, "are meant to show human and lovable people whose mysterious passion for God led them into preposterous escapades."  With an eye on the taste of a child for concrete detail and no apologies for "the embroidery of legend," each tale, in a style akin to fairy-tale, sets forth the unique qualities of a Genevieve, a Felix, a Dorothy, or Comgall--16 real …

Boxed Edition Bob Books was developed as a step-by-step, book-by-book program to guide your child gently through the early stages of reading. Each level addresses a stage in a child's reading development: Level A introduces the alphabet with very basic three-letter words and short vowels. Level B adds longer words with short vowels and consonant blends. More complex stories in Level C include …

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.

Herodotus Written during a period of increasing conflict between Sparta and Athens, these compelling descriptions of great battles, rulers, and political upheavals attempt to recapture the glorious past of a unified Greece.

William E. Barrett One of the most beloved of modern classics returns with a beautiful new cover. The enchanting story of two unlikely friends, a black ex-GI and the head of a group of German nuns, The Lilies of the Field tells the story of their impossible dream--to build a chapel in the desert.

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 …

Bring home your child's classroom with the wonderfully imaginative STEP AHEAD series. Proven educational methods reinforce what is taught in preschool through the elementary grades. Simple instructions and delightful graphics motivate your child to master the skills and turn the page for more.

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 student texts, outlining an entire school year of plans for lessons, games, songs, and activities. The new Teacher's Manuals also include: Lesson overviews with Scripture and Catechism references …

With the same light touch that made his Draw Squad a resounding success, PBS-TV's Mark Kistler enters the third dimension in these step-by-step drawing lessons for kids. As he explains artistic concepts, Kistler peppers his text with jokes, tips, and silly slogans.

William Holmes McGuffey Since 1836, children have been delighted by these volumes filled with exotic adventures, exciting tales, beautiful poems, and funny fables. The Second Eclectic Reader includes stories, word lists, poems, and handwriting exercises.

Nathaniel Hawthorne The familiar characters of Hawthorne's dark tale of pride and guilt in colonial New England are given new and added immediacy in the 24 wood engravings by master illustrator Barry Moser.

Daniel Defoe This classic story of a shipwrecked mariner on a deserted island is perhaps the greatest adventure in all of English literature. Fleeing from pirates, Robinson Crusoe is swept ashore in a storm, possessing only a knife, a box of tobacco, a pipe- and the will to survive. His is the saga of a man alone: a man who overcomes self-pity and despair to reconstruct his life; who …

This syllabus was produced by Laura Berquist for homeschooling families who want a pre-made daily planner for lessons. This book covers 9th grade Latin 1.

This book contains the Old Testament stories of Adam, Cain and Abel, Noah, Abraham, Joseph, Moses, Samuel, David, Solomon, Elijah, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Job, Jonah, and Judas Maccabee.

The Nation’s Leading Religion Series Just Got Better! 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 student texts, outlining an entire school year of plans for lessons, games, songs, and activities. The new Teacher's Manuals also include: Lesson …

William Shakespeare This is one of Shakespeare's darkest comedies, for the romantic story of a young man, Bassanio, who has squandered his fortune and must borrow money to woo the wealthy lady he loves is set against the most disturbing story of the Jewish moneylender Shylock and his demand for the "pound of flesh" owed him by the Venetian merchant, Antonio, who has fallen into Shylock's debt. …

This book can be used in courses that teach writing fundamentals on a high school or college-101 level. The authors' open and friendly style and constant references to the real world make the book especially suitable for corporate training programs. Guidelines and style rules cover term papers, essays, business and personal letters, office memos and reports, and other forms of correspondence. …