Monthly Archives: April 2010

"100 Top Picks for Homeschooling Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child's Learning Style"

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HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: 100 Top Picks for Homeschool Curriculum: Choosing the Right Curriculum and Approach for Your Child’s Learning Style Author: Cathy Duffy Publisher: B & H Publishing Group, 2005 ISBN-13: 9780805431384 ISBN-10: 0805431381 Language level: 1 (nothing … Continue reading →

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"The History Mystery," Volume 7 of the "Farm Mystery" Series

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HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The History Mystery, Volume 7 of the “Farm Mystery” Series Authors: Stephen and Diane (or Susie) Castleberry Publisher: Castleberry Farms Press, 2005 ISBN-10: 1891907166 ISBN-13: 978-1891907166 Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 9-12 … Continue reading →

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"The Self-Teaching Manual: I'm the Mom, I Don't Have to Know Calculus"

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  HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Self-Teaching Manual: I’m the Mom, I Don’t Have to Know Calculus Author: Joanne Calderwood Publisher: Encore Ink, reprinted in 2007 ASIN: B000MVQACO Related websites: http://www.URtheMom.com (book), http://www.joannecalderwood.com (author) Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading … Continue reading →

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"In Search of the Lost Missionary," Book #1 of "The Missionary Adventures of Bob & Arty"

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HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: In Search of the Lost Missionary, Book #1 of “The Missionary Adventures of Bob & Arty” Author: Jeff Barth Illustrator: Livy Hitchcock Publisher: Barth Family Ministries, 1997 ISBN-13: 9780962406768 ISBN-10: 0962406767 Language level: 1 (nothing … Continue reading →

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"The Case of the Nervous Newsboy"

Posted on April 29, 2010 by

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Case of the Nervous Newsboy: A McGurk Mystery Author: E. W. Hildick Illustrator: Lisl Weil Publisher: Sundance/Newbridge Educational Publishing, reprinted in 1991 ISBN-13: 9780887418075 ISBN-10: 0887418074 Language level: 2 (some common euphemisms) Reading level: … Continue reading →

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"Night of the New Magicians"

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HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Night of the New Magicians Author: Mary Pope Osborne Illustrator: Sal Murdocca Publisher: Random House Children’s Books ISBN-13: 9780375830365 ISBN-10: 0375830367 Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 8-12 Rating: 4 stars (GOOD) Reviewed … Continue reading →

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"How Is Jesus Good News?"

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  HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: How Is Jesus Good News? Author: Ray Notgrass Publisher: Resource Publications, 1992 ISBN-13: 9780945441120 ISBN-10: 0945441126 Related website: http://www.notgrass.com/ Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Teens and adults Rating: 5 stars (EXCELLENT) Reviewed … Continue reading →

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