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Treasures we have enjoyed, some available in the public domain or at no cost, others worth the dollar. Oh, and we love to include go-along book activities!

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100 Best Books for Children ~ Wyss

10 Nov 20225 Feb 2023
Continuing our adventure theme, number four on Baldwin's The Hundred Best Books for Children list found in The Book-lover is The Swiss Family Robinson by Johann Wyss. The Swiss Family…
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100 Best Books for Children ~ Defoe

3 Nov 20225 Feb 2023
Number three on Baldwin's The Hundred Best Books for Children list found in The Book-lover is Robinson Crusoe by Daniel Defoe. Robinson Crusoe Robinson Crusoe was written by Daniel Defoe…
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100 Best Books for Children ~ Carroll

27 Oct 20225 Feb 2023
Our next addition to The Hundred Best Books for Children list found in The Book-lover by James Baldwin is Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Alice's Adventures in Wonderland Alice's Adventures…
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How to Tell Stories to Children ~ Free eBook

24 Oct 202225 Oct 2022
Sara Cone Bryant wrote children's books in the 1900s, but among her best-known works are those that encourage storytelling. We covered her Stories to Tell to Children; this time we'll…
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Stories to Tell to Children ~ Free eBook

17 Oct 202218 Oct 2022
Sara Cone Bryant wrote children's books in the 1900s, but among her best-known works are those that encourage storytelling. Stories to Tell to Children not only includes a list of…
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The Worst Jokes I Know ~ On Sale

10 Oct 202218 Oct 2022
The Worst Jokes I Know (and I Know A Lot) by B. Patrick Lincoln is a collection of "101 Plus Funny Bone Ticklers for Jokesters of All Ages" that answers…
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100 Best Books for Children ~ Andersen

6 Oct 20225 Feb 2023
Up first on The Hundred Best Books for Children list found in The Book-lover by James Baldwin is Andersen's fairy tales. Andersen's Fairy Stories Hans Christian Andersen was a Danish…
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Write Something Every Day ~ New Book

5 Oct 20226 Feb 2023
We are excited to announce the release of our first book — Write Something Every Day: 366 Pencil Sharpeners for Students of Writing. One of the best pieces of advice…
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Ducks at a Distance ~ Free eBook

3 Oct 202226 Sep 2022
Identifying waterflowl is easiest in the fall and winter seasons. Here is a free guide to make identification easier — Ducks at a Distance: A Waterfowl Identification Guide by Bob…
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Aldine Speller ~ Free eBooks

26 Sep 202226 Sep 2022
We've covered spelling quite a bit. The main key to spelling is simply to focus on spelling. A student will be unlikely to remember how to spell words outside of…
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The Hundred Best Books for Children ~ Introduction

22 Sep 202221 Sep 2022
Back in 1884, The Book-Lover by James Baldwin was published. Baldwin was a teacher, author, and Editor-in-Chief for American Book Company (a large textbook publishing company in the late 1800s).…
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The Land of Fair Play ~ Free eBook

19 Sep 202222 Sep 2022
The Land of Fair Play by Geoffrey Parsons is a free public domain civics text for students in the middle grades. This great resource likens the running of government to…
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Common Trees ~ Free eBook

29 Aug 202229 Aug 2022
Common Trees of Pennsylvania is a public domain (free) eBook published by the Department of Environmental Resources in Pennsylvania in 1971. DIY homeschool moms will find it a gem because…
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Mother Carey’s Chickens ~ Free eBook

22 Aug 202222 Aug 2022
Looking for a great read-aloud? Here it is: Mother Carey's Chickens by Kate Douglas Wiggin is a family favorite. It was Captain Carey's favorite Admiral who was responsible for the…
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The DIY Homeschooler Reading List: Intro & Resources

10 Aug 20222 Nov 2022
Everyone seems to have one. One is not like another. They are found at universities, high schools; by famous authors, professionals, and even military organizations. Some we should read before…
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Ships & Ways of Other Days ~ Free eBook

27 Jun 202227 Jun 2022
For anyone with an interest in sailing ships and life at sea, Ships & Ways of Other Days will be an engaging summer read. This free book was written by…
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The Worst Jokes I Know

20 Jun 202230 Jun 2022
Looking for a book of family-friendly jokes this summer? The Worst Jokes I Know (and I Know A Lot) by B. Patrick Lincoln is a collection of "101 Plus Funny…
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Everything Kids’ Series Books ~ Reads for Summer

15 Jun 202228 Feb 2023
If you are still looking for ways to keep your kids learning this summer, the Everything Kids' series are fun, colorful books that explore various topics in an engaging way…
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The Adventures of Bob White ~ Free eBook

16 May 20224 Jul 2022
Thornton Burgess, author of The Burgess Bird Book, wrote dozens of books about various animals. One of these gems is The Adventures of Bob White. Burgess was a prolific author.…
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Landseer’s Dogs and Their Stories ~ Free

9 May 20225 Jul 2022
Landseer's Dogs and Their Stories by Sarah Tytler is a free public domain book covering several of the paintings of artist Sir Edwin Landseer dealing with dogs. The author has…
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Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) ~ Free eBook

2 May 202228 Jun 2022
Springtime is an ideal time to study the weather. Here is a book full of experiments to help students understand the principles of meteorology. Gilbert Weather Bureau (Meteorology) for Boys…
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The Light Keepers ~ Free eBook

18 Apr 202225 Mar 2023
James Otis is the pen name of James Otis Kaler, who wrote children's literature in the late 1800s to early 1900s. His books are among our favorites. The Light Keepers…
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Preparing for Easter ~ Review

11 Apr 202220 Mar 2023
Fans of C. S. Lewis may be interested in these 50 devotional readings leading up to Easter. Preparing for Easter is a 7-week (plus one day) devotional taken from the…
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The Honey Bee ~ Free eBook

4 Apr 20227 Jul 2022
If you are using our free nature study series, Our Wonderful World, you may appreciate this book on honey bees. The Honey Bee: Its Nature, Homes, and Products by William…
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The Children’s Own Longfellow ~ Free eBook

28 Mar 20227 Jul 2022
Longfellow has long been a favorite of homeschool moms. Because of the concrete storytelling element, his poems make an easy introduction to poetry. The Children's Own Longfellow is an illustrated…
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Fabre’s Book of Insects ~ Free eBook

21 Mar 20227 Jul 2022
Each year as spring rolls around we tend to turn our attention outdoors and pursue a refreshed interest in the things of nature. Fabre's Book of Insects will provide not…

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100 Best Books for Children ~ Coffin

100 Best Books for Children ~ Coffin

Numbers 67-70 on The Hundred Best Books for Children list found in The Book-lover are histories by Charles C. Coffin.

30 Mar 202330 Mar 2023
Things to Do: April Updated

Things to Do: April Updated

Things to Do: April Learning Calendar Updated for 2023. Free warmer weather educational resources and ideas!

29 Mar 202329 Mar 2023
The Northmen in Britain ~ Free eBook

The Northmen in Britain ~ Free eBook

The Northmen in Britain is a free eBook covering the Northern immigration to the shores of Britain.

27 Mar 202327 Mar 2023
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