Guerrilla Learning

April 14th, 2008

by Grace Llewellyn $20.00

If you’ve ever felt that your child wasn’t flourishing in school or simply needs something the professionals aren’t supplying, you’re ready to become a “guerrilla educator.” Revolutionary and inspiring, Guerrilla Learning explains what’s wrong (and what’s useful) about our traditional schools and shows you how to take charge of your family’s education to raise thinking, creative young people despite the constraints of traditional schooling.

Llewellyn, a lecturer on the subject of home schooling and author of the classic “Teenage Liberation Handbook,” wrote this how-to book for parents who want to become more involved in their children’s education–whether through home schooling or by supplementing traditional instruction. She offers five fundamental principles–opportunity, timing, freedom, interest, and support–that, she claims, will transform the way we relate to our children and greatly assist them in growing up to be joyful, passionate creators. Useful for parents and teachers alike, this valuable book closely examines how young people learn and illuminates its practical advice with many stories that make for both insightful and enjoyable learning. Whatever schooling venue parents choose, this book will help them instill a lifelong love of learning in their children. A great book fo those you know who are thinking about homeschooling their children, especially teenagers.  206p.

Jensen’s Grammar

March 12th, 2008

jensens-grammar.jpgby Frode Jensen $36.00

Jensen’s Grammar - This book has many things going for it. The lessons are simple and direct. The exercises constantly repeat what has been formerly taught. New ideas are approached incrementally in digestible form. The nature of the exercises forces the students to use what they have learned. In particular this is true with the formula sentences the students are required to produce almost immediately. This book is different. Yes, it is a lot of work, but there is no such thing as a free lunch in learning how to write. The total focus in this book is on the sentence. Grammar is a means, not an end.

Jensen’s Vocabulary

March 12th, 2008

jensens_vocab.jpgby Frode Jensen $36.00

A systematic program of learning English words having Latin and Greek roots, prefixes, and suffixes in various combinations. This is a solid program of daily and weekly reinforcement to ease the mastery of over 1000 valuable words in various Latin or Greek families. Students will gain an ability to recognize common parts of new and unknown words as well as increase their performance on standardized tests such as the SAT or ACT. This is a complete, self-contained package for 18 or 36 weeks of study. Grades 7-9.

Body by Design

January 14th, 2008

body-by-design.JPGby Alan L. Gillen $28.00

Body by Design defines the basic anatomy and physiology in each of 11 body systems from a creational viewpoint. Every chapter explores the wonder, beauty and creation of the human body, giving evidence for creation, while exposing faulty evolutionistic reasoning.

Special explorations into each body system look closely at disease apsects, current events, and discoveries, while profiling the classic and contemporary scientists and physicians who have made remarkable breakthroughs in studies of the human body.

* Good for Christian highscool or college students

*Graphs, tables, focus sections, diagrams and illustrations to provide clear examples and explanations of ideas presented.

*Questions at the end of each chapter challenge the student to think through the evidence presented.

Dr Gillen is Read the rest of this entry »

Universe by Design

January 14th, 2008

universe-by-design.JPGby Dr Danny Falkner $28.00

Some astronomers look at the stars and planets through a telescope. In this unique book, author Danny
Faulkner views them through a biblical perspective. Written for the well-read layman, high school through
adult age, Universe by Design explores and explains the historical development of this science, including
current ideas in the field. From a creationist standpoint, Faulkner also addresses common misconceptions,
difficulties, and critiques about relativity and cosmology. This book would be an excellent
supplement to any home school curriculum. Includes: • Contributions of Ptolemy, Galileo, Brahe,
Newton, Hubble, Einstein, and other famous scientists to the field of cosmology • Many diagrams
and illustrations • Theories and facts on the origin and expansion of the universe • Thorough discussion
of the big bang and the problems with it • Many examples and analogies to help understand
concepts of cosmology. God’s awesome power is reflected in every star and planet in the universe around us!

Challenging questions at the end of every chapter. Grades 7-12. +

Keys to the Classics: A Biblical Analysis of the Great Books of Western Civilization

January 8th, 2008

keys2classic-student.jpgby Dennis Oliver Woods

Two Vol Set $75.00

This is a great book to use with your older children as you move through your history studies.

The biographical sketches appear in order of publication date which gives a good overview of the important authors.

Student Text

Includes biblical analysis of 50 classical authors (Homer to Van Til) Student emerges from this study with a rock solid biblical worldview. Each essay covers biography, historical background, summary, historical implications, biblical analysis, and application. Thirty-question quiz for each essay to test your understanding, plus reading assignments in the classics and discussion questions. Memory icon/keys help students grasp basic theme of each philosopher.

Teacher’s Guide

Includes objectives and lesson plans. Explains how to use the course at home or in the classroom. Short answers to quiz questions and nearly 500 open-end questions posed in Keys to the Classics makes this Guide an easily understood, philosophical treatise in its own right — Some are even calling this Philosophy for Dummies.

For grades 7-12.

Please see a review by The Old Schoolhouse magazine here.

Assumptions That Affect Our Lives

November 21st, 2007

by Christian Overman $22.00

Are you aware of the underlying assumptions that determine your values? Have you given much thought to how assumptions about basic reality influence and shape our culture? Assumptions That Affect Our Lives examines the roots of the modern conflict between Christianity and secular humanism by comparing ancient Greek and Hebrew culture; going beyond values to examine the underlying worldview that shapes them. It is a process critically important for understanding ourselves, others and the times we live in.

The current tension between evangelical Christians and the non-biblical ideas present in this age is an old conflict. By viewing the current situation in the context of the ancient Greeks and Hebrews, contemporary Christians can be better equipped to deal with the challenges of living in a predominately ancient Greek-based culture today.

This is a ground breaking book.

Discussion questions included at the end of every chapter.

Make It Your Ambition

November 17th, 2007

by John Notgrass $18.00

Each year another class of high school graduates moves into a new phase of life. For those who come from faithful households, helping them remain faithful must be a top priority for their parents and churches. As these young people make decisions about education, career, finance, and marriage, they need to keep in mind the Biblical principles that should guide their adult lives.

In his book, Make It Your Ambition, 26-year-old John Notgrass expresses optimism about the role young adults can play in building strong families and strong communities of faith. Instead of following the example of those who leave the church and make unwise decisions after high school, they can set an example for others by their devotion to the way of the Lord.

Subtitled “Encouraging Young People to Live for God’s Glory,” John’s book is a call to action. Read the rest of this entry »

Exploring World History

November 17th, 2007

 $125.00

Published by Notgrass Co. this curriculum package  includes:

Part 1: Creation through the Middle Ages (first semester)

Part 2: The Renaissance to the Present (second semester)

In Their Words: Original Documents, Poetry, Stories, and Hymns from World History (assigned readings)

Quiz and Exam Book

This curriculum presents history from the perspective of faith in God and respect for His Word. Each unit includes a Bible study highlighting spiritual issues related to history. It is comprehensive, giving students an overview of world history from Creation to the 21st century (Table of Contents). It provides a full year’s work in three subjects.

Download Sample Unit here.

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Literary Lessons from the Lord of the Rings Sets - Special Price!

October 4th, 2007

SET 1 Teachers Edition and Student Edition purchased together $180.00

SET 2 Teachers Edition and Student Edition with a copy of the LOTR $205.00

Click here for details of Teachers Edition

and here for Student Edition

Copy of LOTR