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In our specialty store you will find the full range of materials you need for effective home schooling - from designing cirricula, or using an existing cirriculum, to the actual resource materials the home school instructor and home school student will use. We have resources listed topically by both subject and age or learning level, for your convenience.

Catholic Education: Homeward Bound

Occasionally in preparing a lesson, a religion teacher needs an extra activity - a short worksheet or a more involved classroom exercise - to convey a message of faith or point of doctrine. This book was created to help teachers meet these needs. Designed as a supplement for any Catholic catechetical program, it draws its format and content from the Catechism of the Catholic Church. The …

100 Prophecies Fulfilled by Jesus, Chart Laminated Students will be amazed to discover that Jesus fulfilled more than 100 prophecies that were foretold 400-1500 years before He was born. These prophecies gave details concerning His birth, life, ministry, death, and resurrection. Wall chart is 19 3/8” x 26”.

This is an illustrated book full of wonderful activities for children and families to help them better understand and celebrate the Advent, Christmas and Epiphany seasons.  This large size, spiral-bound volume is the perfect book to help families learn together and share the joys of this happy time of the liturgical year. Filled with a variety of family activities, saints' celebrations …

Mark Twain This classic story of a homeless waif is world-renowned for being much more than a charming tale of boyhood adventures! As Huck and runaway slave Jim make their way down the mighty Mississippi, Huck is forced to ponder the nature of friendship and to find a sense of his own moral vision.    

Mark Twain Recounts the adventures of a young boy and an escaped slave as they travel down the Mississippi River on a raft.

World Cultures and Geography Catholic Schools Textbook Project This is the first volume of five books aimed at grades 6-9 to teach world history and geography. Produced with the absolute highest quality in design, color, illustrations, paper and bindings, this textbook project for Catholic schools employs the writing and editing talents of a group of highly qualified teachers, authors, editors …

Please note that this manual is a "beta" version and changes may be made at a later date. World Cultures and Geography Catholic Schools Textbook Project This is the first volume of five books aimed at grades 6-9 to teach world history and geography. Produced with the absolute highest quality in design, color, illustrations, paper and bindings, this textbook project for Catholic …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

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. …

McLaughlin-Curtis 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 …

Make the ancient civilization stories come alive on your classroom walls.  These color wall maps are perfect for any classical education classroom but specially designed for use with the Introduction to Classical Studies Set (Famous Men of Rome, D'Aulaires' Greek Myths, Golden Children's Bible ). Each set includes individual maps of Greece, Italy, The City of Rome, and The Roman Empire. …

  Fran Rutherford's two-volume Ancient Rome (Student Book and Teacher's Guide) provides an ideal course for parents who homeschool high school students and for teachers of secondary education who wish to introduce their students to the great books of Western civilization, "the best that has been thought and said," in Matthew Arnold's famous phrase.  The choice of great …

Fran Rutherford's two-volume Ancient Rome (Student Book and Teacher's Guide) provides an ideal course for parents who homeschool high school students and for teachers of secondary education who wish to introduce their students to the great books of Western civilization, "the best that has been thought and said," in Matthew Arnold's famous phrase.  The choice of great books is …

Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated St. Joseph Picture Book relates in picture and word, the works of the angels. 

George Orwell In this controversial classic fairy tale, a farm is taken over by its overworked, mistreated animals. With flaming idealism and stirring slogans, they set out to create a paradise of progress, justice, and equality, setting the stage for one of the most telling satiric fables ever penned. Illustrations and Orwell's proposed but unpublished preface are included in this anniversary …

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.

Another Sort of Learning Selected Contrary Essays on How Finally to Acquire an Education While Still in College or Anywhere Else:  Containing Some Belated Advise about How to Employ Your Leisure Time When Ultimate Questions Remain Perplexing in Spite of Your Highest Earned Academic Degree, Together with Sundry Book Lists Nowhere Else in Captivity to Be Found   James V. Schall, S.J. …

The Apologetics classic - now back in print after decades! A classic high school text which was used to teach for more than four decades the Faith to generations of English speaking Catholics around the world. Unique in presenting the Faith in a clear, persuasive and understandable manner. Since its demise in 1962 after selling nearly 500,000 copies, no other textbook in English has repeated …

Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated St. Joseph Picture Book has a story about each of the 12 apostles plus St. Paul.

The Apostles' Creed Chart, Laminated Know what you believe! The Apostles' Creed was written by the Church Fathers as a brief summary of what the early Church taught. Perfect for confirmation classes, religious education classes, and RCIA preparation. Reproducible worksheets on the back show the Bible references for each statement of the Creed. 19” x 26”.

Jeanne Bendick, through text and pictures, admirably succeeds in bringing to life the ancient Greek mathematician who enriched mathematics and all branches of science.  Against the backdrop of Archimedes' life and culture, the author discusses the man's work, his discoveries and the knowledge later based upon it.  The simple, often humorous, illustrations and diagrams greatly enhance …

Fr. Loya addresses the problem of “either/or” when it comes to men looking at women. Typically men either look at women and treat them as an object of lust or look away from women and thereby treat them as an object of temptation. Either way men see women as objects rather than the persons whom God created them to be. Fr. Loya demonstrates, through works of art and his own …

Artfully Teaching the Faith Steven Kellmeyer Seventeen masterpieces of medieval and Renaissance art are matched to sixteen crucial doctrines of the Church. A short, clear discussion shows how each masterpiece illuminates its matching doctrine. Discover how each Catholic artist visually embedded Catholic doctrines in the works under study. Quickly gain an appreciation and an appetite for …

The Artners are a successful homeschooling family who use a Latin-centered curriculum.  They also have a special interest in U.S. history and a superb knowledge of children's history books.  They have found a way to address American history in an informal way using good history books rather then textbooks. The Artners have read and researched, selected and catalogued, the best of …

Explore the fascinating night sky with this acclaimed self-teaching guide. From stars, planets, and galaxies to black holes, the Big Bang, and life in space, this new edition of Astronomy brings the wonders of the cosmos to life. Offering a unique, successful self-teaching format, this practical, user-friendly guide makes it easy for you to quickly grasp the basic principles of astronomy and …

Atlas of the Bible Lands Hardcover Edition features diagrams, maps, and charts that provide readers with a thorough understanding of the Biblical past and present. It features a section on the geography of the Holy Land showing terrain, vegetation, and climate information. The chronologically arranged maps show important political changes, the course of empires, and the expansion of the early …

By G.K. Chesterton The Ballad of the White Horse is one of the last great epic poems in the English language. On the one hand it describes King Alfred’s battle against the Danes in 878. On the other hand it is a timeless allegory about the ongoing battle between Christianity and the forces of nihilistic heathenism. Filled with colorful characters, thrilling battles and mystical visions, …

This book is a superb teaching tool with 33 lessons, and is appropriate for grades 4-7. Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the holy faith, we must first understand and learn …

This book contains 37 lessons, more in depth than Baltimore Catechism No.1, and is appropriate for grades 6-9. Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the holy faith, we must …

This book is intended for students who have received their confirmation, includes 37 lessons, and is appropriate for grades 10-12. Since the Baltimore Catechism was first launched in 1885, it has proved an incomparable tool for passing on the faith to the next generation. The revival of this Catechism reflects the growing realisation among Catholics, that to accept, practice and defend the …

Fr. Ignatius Schuster For generations Bible History has remained unsurpassed as a concise, readable and solidly Catholic presentation of all the important events of the Bible. The venerable Catholic Encyclopedia called it "excellent," noting that it was in "universal use." It went through three dozen printings before the present one. Far more than a recitation of facts, Fr. Ignatius Schuster's …

Fr. George Johnson, Ph.D. Fr. Jerome D Hannan, D.D. Sr. M. Dominica, O.S.U., Ph.D. A Textbook of the Old and New Testaments Catholic books This is a reprint ofBenziger's famous Old and New Testament Bible History, containing the story of Creation, the Fall of Adam and Eve, Cain and Abel, The Great Flood, Noe's Ark, Life after the Flood, Abraham-Isaac-Jacob, the journey into Egypt, Moses …

This is a famous Bible history that was used in Catholic schools for years and is actually the prototype of Bible histories. Containing 182 Chapters covering both the Old and New Testaments, plus Study Questions for each Chapter and 80 classic woodcut illustrations, this book has educated generations of Catholic children from 6th grade through 8th grade-and beyond. Filled with quotes from the …

Beginning Readers. Christian, but not Catholic. The selections are very short, very focused and memorably illustrated. Chapter end questions really draw children out.

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The Blessed Trinity refers to the mystery by which there is one God in three Persons. This book breaks down the mysteries of God and the attributes associated with each of the Persons to help people understand its implications for living the Christian life. Didache - Semester Series - Customer Information Midwest Theological Forum (MTF) and the new Curriculum Framework for the …

Linda Allison Limited Availibility.  Please call if you need this item right away. Discusses the elements of the human body. Includes suggestions for related experiments and projects. You are many things. You are miles of blood vessels, hundreds of muscles, many thousands of hairs. You are a furnace, filters, and a fancy computer with a huge memory bank. You are a finely tuned organism …

Father Brown is traveling to London to attend a meeting of priests and religious, and he is carrying with him a priceless silver cross, studded with blue sapphires. Flambeau, the world-famous thief, disguises himself as a priest and spends the day with Father Brown, trying to find a way to steal the cross from the sweet, unassuming priest. During the course of the day, Father Brown not only …

Boxed Edition What can be more satisfying to a child than to close a book and say, "I read it all by myself!" This series of books for the very beginner will have children beaming with pride. Instead of relying on large print and pictures to teach children to read, Bob Books employs one of the oldest methods around: phonics. Each book focuses on a few vowel or consonant sounds and limits the …

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 …

This is book is a gem! We thought long and hard about what else the serious Latin scholar – or general scholar – might need and the monks think we have really outdone ourselves with this one. The Book of Roots offers a comprehensive listing of derivatives for Latina Christiana I (alphabetized by both English Derivative and Latin), along with Latin definitions, English derivative definitions, …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 1, has stories about the following: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton St. John Bosco St. Patrick St. John Baptist de La Salle St. Anthony of Padua St. Thomas More St. Anne St. Lawrence St. Pius X St. Peter Claver St. Vincent de Paul St. Teresa of Avila St. Margaret Mary Alacoque St. Isaac Jogues St. Stephen

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 3, has stories about the following: St. Francis de Sales St. Thomas Aquinas St. Isidore St. John the Baptist St. Benedict St. Clare St. Bernard St. Augustine St. Charles Borromeo St. Frances Cabrini St. Elizabeth St. Cecilia St. Catherine Laboure St. Francis Xavier St. John of the Cross Our Lady, Queen

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 4 , has stories about the following: St. Sebastian St. John of God St. Angela Merici Sts. Cyril and Methodius St. Louise De Marillac St. John Nepomucene St. Rita St. Joachim St. Boniface St. Alphonsus Liguori St. John Vianney St. Dominic St. Helen St. Barbara St. Nicholas The Saints in Heaven

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 5 , has stories of the following: St. Basil the Great St. Anthony the Abbot St. Isidore of Seville St. Vincent Ferrer St. Gemma Galgani St. Philip Neri St. Camillus of Lellis St. Christopher St. Ignatius of Loyola St. John Eudes St. Gregory the Great St. Robert Bellarmine St. Paul of the Cross St. Leo …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 6, has stories of the following: St. Edward St. John Neumann St. Benedict Labre St. Catherine of Siena St. Madeleine Sophie Barat St. Bonaventure St. Maximilian Kolbe St. Gabriel the Archangel St. Jerome St. Francis of Assisi St. Ignatius of Antioch St. Anthony Mary Claret St. Pius V St. Martin of …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This full-color illustrated children's Book of Saints, Part 7 , has stories about the following: St. Blase St. Valentine St. Margaret of Cortona St. George St. Zita St. Peregrine St. Lawrence of Brindisi St. Bridget St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. John Chrysostom Sts. Cosmas and Damian St. Michael the Archangel St. Martin de Porres St. Gertrude St. Catherine of …

Rev. Lawrence G. Lovasik, S.V.D. This fulll-color children's illustrated Book of Saints, Part 8, has stories of the following: St. Joseph St. Mark Sts. Philip and James St. Matthias St. Peter St. Paul St. Thomas St. James the Greater St. Bartholomew St. Matthew St. Luke St. Jude Thaddeus St. Simon St. Andrew St. John

Thornton Wilder This beautiful new edition features unpublished notes for the novel and other illuminating documentary material, all of which is included in a new Afterword by Tappan Wilder. "On Friday noon, July the twentieth, 1714, the finest bridge in all Peru broke and precipi-tated five travelers into the gulf below." With this celebrated sentence Thornton Wilder begins …

This second volume tells the story of the great heresies that seemed to carry all before them, yet always failed to gain their final goal of capturing the Papacy; of St. Patrick's mission to Ireland; of how the Popes became judges of kings and the First Crusade swept on to victory against all odds; of how the Church bridged the abyss of the Dark Ages and laid the foundations of a new Christian …

First published in 1855, Bulfinch's Mythology has introduced generations of readers to the great myths of Greece and Rome, as well as the time-honored legends of Norse mythology, medieval and chivalric tales, Oriental fables, and more. Readers have long admired Bulfinch's versions for the skill with which he wove various versions of a tale into a coherent whole, the vigor of his storytelling, …

Thomas Bulfinch An unabridged Modern Library paperback edition of the greatest stories ever told as chronicled by Thomas Bulfinch. In one volume, Bulfinch gives us the great tales of the gods and goddesses of Greek and Roman antiquity; of Scandinavian, Celtic, and Oriental fables and myths; and of the age of chivalry, including stories of Beowulf, King Arthur, and Robin Hood.

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