Monthly Archives: December 2010

"The Story of Little Black Sambo"

Posted on December 31, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Story of Little Black Sambo Author and Illustrator: Helen Bannerman Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers, reprinted in 2003 ISBN-13: 9780397300068 ISBN-10: 0397300069 Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 8-10 Rating: 5 stars (EXCELLENT) Reviewed … Continue reading →

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"The Story of Ferdinand"

Posted on December 30, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Story of Ferdinand Author: Munro Leaf Illustrator: Robert Lawson Publisher: Penguin Group USA, republished in 1977 ISBN-13: 9780140502343 ISBN-10: 0140502343 Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 6-8 Rating: 5 stars (EXCELLENT) Reviewed … Continue reading →

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"Ronald Reagan: An All American"

Posted on December 29, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Ronald Reagan: An All American Author: June Behrens Publisher: Scholastic Library Publishing, 1981 ISBN-13: 978-0-516-03565-9 ISBN-10: 0-516-03565-7 Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 4-8 Rating: 5 stars (EXCELLENT) Reviewed by Wayne S. Walker … Continue reading →

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"Healthy Food from Healthy Soils: A Hands-On Resource for Educators"

Posted on December 28, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Healthy Foods from Healthy Soils: A Hands-On Resource for Educators Authors: Elizabeth Patten and Kathy Lyons Illustrator: Helen Stevens Publisher: Tilbury House Publishers, revised edition published in 2007 ISBN-13: 978-0-88448-242-0 ISBN-10: 0-88448-242-1 Related website: http://www.tilburyhouse.com … Continue reading →

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"Barney and the Runaway"

Posted on December 27, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Barney and the Runaway Author: Max Elliot Anderson Cover Illustrator: Colin Kernes Publisher: Comfort Publishing, 2011 ISBN-13: 978-0-9845598-4-8 ISBN-10: 0-9845598-4-1 Related websites: http://booksandboys.blogspot.com (book), http://www.maxbooks.9k.com (author), http://www.comfortpublishing.com (publisher) Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: … Continue reading →

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"Pony Farm Mystery"

Posted on December 26, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Pony Farm Mystery Author: Pamela Kavanagh Cover Illustrator: Neil Reid Publisher: Pony, 2006 ISBN-13: 978-1-933343-25-9 ISBN-10: 1-933343-25-7 Related website: http://www.pony.us (publisher) Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 8-12 Rating: 4 stars (GOOD) Reviewed … Continue reading →

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"The Wrenolds of Elm Tree Cottage"

Posted on December 25, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Wrenolds of Elm Tree Cottage Author and Illustrator: Joanna Cook Publisher: Mirror Publishing, 2010 ISBN-13: 978-1-936352-57-9 ISBN-10: 1-936352-57-5 Related website: http://www.pagesofwonder.com (publisher) Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 7-12 (grades 3-6) Rating: … Continue reading →

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"Good Night, Little Sea Otter"

Posted on December 24, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Good Night, Little Sea Otter Author: Janet Halfmann Illustrator: Wish Williams Publisher: Star Bright Books, 2010 ISBN-13: 978-1-59572-254-6 ISBN-10: 1-59572-254-8 Related website: http://www.janethalfmann.com (author), http://www.starbrightbooks.com (publisher) Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading level: Ages 3-8 … Continue reading →

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"Rob Roy"

Posted on December 23, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Rob Roy Author: Walter Scott Publisher: Penguin Group USA, reprinted in 1995 ISBN-13: 9780140435542 ISBN-10: 0140435549 Language level: 3 (some cursing and profanity) Reading level: Older teens and adults Rating: 4 stars (GOOD) Reviewed by … Continue reading →

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"John Paul Jones: Fighting Sailor" or "John Paul Jones: The Pirate Patriot"

Posted on December 22, 2010 by homeschoolbookreviewblog

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: John Paul Jones: Fighting Sailor or John Paul Jones: The Pirate Patriot Author: Armstrong Sperry Publisher: Sterling Publishing, republished in 2006 ISBN-13: 9781402736155 ISBN-10: 1402736150 Related website: http://armstrongsperry.com/author/johnpauljones/index.shtml (author) Language level: 1 (nothing objectionable) Reading … Continue reading →

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