Monthly Archives: March 2017

Honey Bunch: Her First Little Garden

Posted on March 31, 2017 by

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Honey Bunch: Her First Little Garden Author: Helen Louise Thorndyke Illustrator: Walter S. Rogers Publisher: Grosset and Dunlap, 1924 ASIN: B000OK6Q90 ASIN: B0014XKRU0 Language level: 2 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some … Continue reading →

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Blessings in Disguise: Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, Book 1

Posted on March 30, 2017 by

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Blessings in Disguise: Sugarcreek Amish Mysteries, Book 1 Author: Nancy Mehl Publisher: Guideposts Books and International Media, 2015 ASIN: B018387NOG Related websites: http://www.nancymehl.com (author), http://www.Guideposts.org (publisher) Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish … Continue reading →

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When Calls the Heart: Canadian West #1

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: When Calls the Heart: Canadian West #1 Author: Janette Oke Cover Illustrator: Dan Thornberg Publisher: Bethany House Publishers, republished 2005 ISBN-13: 978-0764200113 ISBN-10: 0764200119 Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; … Continue reading →

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The Story of Marco Polo

Posted on March 16, 2017 by

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Story of Marco Polo Author: Olive Price Illustrator: Federico Castellon Publisher: Low Marston, republished 1960 ASIN: B0007DF3SE ASIN: B0000CL1CI Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or profanity; … Continue reading →

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Anno’s China

Posted on March 15, 2017 by

 A HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Anno’s China Author and Illustrator: Mitsumasa Anno Publisher: Beautiful Feet Books, English edition 2016 ISBN-13: 978-1893103634 ISBN-10: 1893103633 Related website: http://www.bfbooks.com (publisher) Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some … Continue reading →

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Multiplication and Fractions: Math Games for Tough Topics—Math You Can Play, Volume 3

Posted on March 13, 2017 by

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: Multiplication and Fractions: Math Games for Tough Topics—Math You Can Play, Volume 3 Author: Denise Gaskins Publisher: Tabletop Academy Press, 2016 ISBN-13: 978-1892083234 ISBN-10: 189208323X Related websites: http://www.denisegaskins.com (author), http://www.tabletopacademy.net (publisher) Language level: 1 (1=nothing … Continue reading →

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The Story of Mankind

Posted on March 9, 2017 by

HOME SCHOOL BOOK REVIEW Book: The Story of Mankind Authorand  Illustrator: Hendrik Willem van Loon Publisher: Liveright, latest edition 1999 ISBN-13: 978-0871401755 ISBN-10: 0871401754 Related website: Language level: 1 (1=nothing objectionable; 2=common euphemisms and/or childish slang terms; 3=some cursing and/or … Continue reading →

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