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Unit Studies, Foreign Language, Holidays, Values
The following are in very good condition unless otherwise noted. Price is per item, e-mail me libertyacademy@myfairpoint.net Please cut & paste the items you are interested in & I will weigh & e-mail you back the shipping cost (I only charge actual shipping cost.). I accept paypal, money orders & checks (w/appropriate time held to clear). Insurance recommended, I pay for delivery confirmation.
Hope you can help me clean off my shelves of some books we enjoyed. Please check my other posts to consolidate purchases & save on shipping. Thanks for looking. Barbara in NH
Draw Write Now--various titles -- $5. Nice. A Drawing & Handwriting Course for Kids! Titles: #1 On the Farm, Kids & Critters and Storybook Characters or #2 Christopher Columbus, Autumn Harvest & the Weather. Price is per book or both for $9.25
Is Your Mama a Llama? -- $2. Nice. Blue Ribbon Book, $1.00 w/other purchase.
DK Mig the Pig's Big Book -- $3. Nice. 13.5 X 13.5 Make learning to read Big Fun! $2.00 w/other pur
The Velveteen Rabbit -- $5. Nice. Beautifully illustrated hdbk w/dj Donna Green created oil-on- canvas works that are fresh & view the story through a child's eyes. Famous story tells of a young boy & his treasured favorite toy, a splendid 'fat & bunchy' rabbit, whose ears are lined w/pink sateen. He carries it everywhere, talks to it, pretends w/it, sleeps w/it. His love helps him through a serious illness, wonderful timeless story. $4.00 w/other purchase
The Improved Foundation Handwriting -- $2. Nice. 2 book set, Book 5 & 6 by Nightingale, $1.00 w/other purchase
Teaching Kids to Spell -- $3. Nice. Help teachers provide systematic, personalized spelling instruction. The text includes wordlists, tips for teaching predictable patterns, and a variety of individual activities that prepare children to meet the phonetic, semantic, historical, & visual demands of spelling, plus strategies for implementing a spelling workshop in the elementary classroom. orig. $28.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Steck-Vaughn Spelling Linking Words to, Gr. 5 -- $4. Nice. Meaning--Level 5. Phonetically grouped words, with practice activities connecting patterns, spelling rules, meanings, definitions, sentence structure, analogies, reading context, proofreading, dictionary skills, language connection & more. Easily self directed. hdbk, $3.00 w/other purchase
Working Words in Spelling, Level C -- $3. Nice. hdbk. List, exercises for learning, including use, sentences, & writing. Nicely done! D.C. Heath & Company. $2.00 w/other purchase
The New Spelling Goals, hdbk -- $2. Nice. Vintage spelling text, nicely done, very good! Gives words, understanding the words, ways to practice and study the words, includes grammar & parts of speech references too. Just follow the lessons and expand vocabulary & spelling skills. $1.00 w/other purchase
Write & Slide Spelling, hdbk, spiral binding for flat use. Write, Slide & Learn! Books are a fun, interactive way to teach children valuable early educational skills. Children simply read the question and fill in the blanks with the an erasable marker. Then, once they have completed each row, they can slide out the tab to check their answers! The wipe-clean pages allow children repeated practice, while carefully devised activities help them advance their skills as the level of difficulty increases through out the book $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase
The Ultimate Alphabet -- $4. Good. It's art appreciation & a game of discovery, all in one. Artist Mike Wilks set out to depict as many words as possible in 26 images corresponding to the alphabet resulting in a suite of magnificent compilations, all minutely detailed, masterfully rendered. Each image contains 100s of items all starting w/the same letter. It is a mind-blowing & enjoyably engaging task to attempt to identify all of the objects. hdbk. $3.00 w/other pur
Thematic Unit Sizes, Teacher Created Materials, Early Childhood. Sizes Thematic Unit is based on the following pieces of literature: Big Sarah's Little Boots, Goldilocks and the Three Bears and Sizes Poems—Rhyming Songs. This reproducible resource is filled with ready-to-use lessons and cross-curricular activities. Also included are management ideas, creative suggestions for the classroom, and a bibliography. Great Study! $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
Teacher Created Materials Literature Unit. variety of cross-curricular lessons to do before, during, and after reading the book. This reproducible book presents an exciting approach to teaching well-known literature! It includes sample plans, author information, vocabulary building ideas, time-lines, writing, research, cross-curriculum activities, sectional activities and quizzes, unit tests, and many ideas for culminating and extending the novel. $2.00, $1.00 w/other purchase.
**Sounder, William H. Armstrong
**Dragonwings, Laurence Yep
Portals to Reading Series. Reading Skills through Literature. Reproducible activities focus on the main components of reading success. To make learning meaningful, students practice and apply skills as they read popular children's literature. Includes: author & story info., word attack skills, comprehension skills, study skills, creative skills (including writing), spelling & vocabulary lists, & supplementary activities. Nicely done! Orig. $17.95, $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
**Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson
**The Westing Game, Ellen Raskin
Novel Ties, A Study Guide, Bridge to Terabithia, Katherine Paterson. Use Novel-Ties ® study guides as your total guided reading program. Reproducible pages in chapter-by-chapter format provide you with the right questions to ask, the important issues to discuss, and the organizational aids that help students get the most out of each book they read. Origl. $21.95, $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchsase.
LIteraure In Teaching, The Westing Game, Grade 5 & up. Each L-I-T Guide includes Story Summary, About the Author, Preparing to Read, Cooperative-Learning Projects, Vocabulary Skills, Chapter-by-Chapter Critical-Thinking Questions, Spotlight Literary Skills*, Creative-Thinking Activities, Glossary of Literary Terms, and Post-Reading Activities. *Four or five literary devices and skills are spotlighted in each guide. They include plot, setting, point of view, irony, tone, figures of speech, foreshadowing, symbolism, flashback, cause versus effect, fact versus opinion, main idea, theme, interpretation, and mood. Some pages are loose from binding for easy reproduction. Orig. $10.95, $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Developing Basic Study Skills, Competency Reading Series. Includes Judging & Arranging Info, Finding Patterns, Analyzing Content, Examining Words & Their Meanings, Interpreting Visual Info, Developing Basic Study & Research skills. $2.00, $1.00 w/other purchase.
A Little House Christmas, Holiday Stories from the Little House Books, Laura Ingalls Wilder. In her beloved Little House books, Laura Ingalls Wilder describes some of the Christmases she and her family celebrate on the frontier. Even if they don't have much money for presents, they always have one another, and that's enough to make any Christmas merry. This lavish gift book gathers together five of Laura's classic Christmas stories from Little House in the Big Woods, Little Houes on the Prairie, and On the Banks of Plum Creek, and is illustrated with gently colorized versions of Garth Williams' original art. Bring these stories home with you as part of your own Christmas celebration! $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
Super Reader: How to Teach Your child to Speed Read. Practical easy to follow guide to teach your student to increase their reading speed and comprehension and become a more effective reader and student. Nice! $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Learning With the Movies. A Guide for Education & Fun. Beth Holland. Learning With the Movies, is an effort to serve the home schooling, as well as classroom communities and any families who wish to "learn with the movies;" to make learning come alive through the use of drama and film. Beth has used film as a culmination to many a study. This allows her children/students to SEE the period/person/scientific discovery about which they have studied as accurately as possible in the present time in which we live.
This book is a real time-saver because it will spare you endless hours of wading through hundreds of reviews in search of the particular topic you are studying. Instead, with Learning With the Movies, you can quickly turn to the needed time period and select a suitable video. In addition to grouping videos by topic or time period, Learning With the Movies' index lists all movie titles, and there is an appendix giving information on where to find the videos/DVDs locally and online, as well as how to begin to build a video library. When you are ready to move beyond books in your home school, save yourself time, money and grief by investing in Learning With the Movies. Orig. $25.00, $10.00, $9.00 w/other purchase.
Reading Comprehension Workshop—Insights student book. Globe Fearson. Designed to turn reluctant readers into active successful readers, Reading Comprehension Workshop focuses on skills and strategies in the context of real literature. Students learn to become active readers, applying skills and strategies to authentic short stories, magazine articles, plays, encyclopedia entries, and other types of writing. Reading Level: 3-8. Interest Level: 6-12. $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Reading Comprehension Workshop—Perspective student book. Globe Fearson. Designed to turn reluctant readers into active successful readers, Reading Comprehension Workshop focuses on skills and strategies in the context of real literature. Level 7. $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Reading Comprehension Workshop—Spectrum—Annotated Teachers edition. Globe Fearson. Level 8. Reading Comprehension Workshop will help you become a more successful reader. In Spectrum you will learn the following skills and strategies: Determining Mood, Using Synonyms and Antonyms, Determining Points of View, Drawing conclusions, Reading Persuasive Letters, Exploring word origins, Determining Author's Purpose, Distinguishing Main Idea and Details, Comparing and Contrasting, Constructing Analogies, Finding the Subject of a Poem, Recognizing Figurative languages, Reading reference articles, recognizing key words, making judgements, using visual aids. $2.00, $1.00 w/other purchase.
Story Stretchers, Activities to Expand -- $5. New. Children's Favorite Books. It's original, it's fun! It's 450 terrific teaching ideas that are based upon the latest research on how young children become good readers. Connects 90 of the best children's books to science, nature, math, art, music, movement, cooking & circle time. Each book is ''s-t-r-e-t-c-h-e-d'' five ways w/lively learning activities that heighten reading readiness & sharpen comprehension skills, too. orig. $19.99, $4.00 w/other
Scholastic Reader--Polar Animals, hdbk -- $2. Nice. Level 1, simple words & sentences w/amazing photos, $1. 00 w/oth
Scott Foresman Phonics Workbook, Grade 1. Phonemic Awareness, Phonics, Word Study, vg condition. Shelf wear to cover, workbook pages unused. $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
A Grass Green Gallop. Poems by Patricia Hubbell. A collection of poems celebrating the beauty, motion, and sounds of horses, from newborn foals, to thoroughbreds, to old cart horses. Orig. $14.95, hdbk w/dj, 2 corners have very slight wear. Vg cond. $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
Only One Woof, James Herriot -- $4. Nice. Beautiful hdbk w/dj. Captivating story, about Gyp who is a sweet but silent sheepdog who is separated from his favorite puppy playmate at a young age. The two are reunited later--w/a surprising response from Gyp. Accompanied by the delightful artwork of Peter Barrett, Only One Woff will prove to be a treasured favorite w/children & adults alike. ages 4+. $3.00 w/other purchase
A Circle of Cats, Charles DeLint -- $3. Nice. Beautifully illistrated hdbk w/dj that is an original folktale about an orphan Lillian, who lives w/her aunt on a homestead miles from anyone, surrounded by uncharted forest. Magical tale that begs to be read alound. orig. $16.99, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Houghton Mifflin Friends, Invitations to Literacy, hdbk, Gr. 2 -- $2. Good. Themes: Pet Show Today! Bea a Nature Detective, Good Friends, $1.00 w/other purchase
Reading Discovery 5 books set -- $4. New. Titles: Lunch at the Zoo; How Many Fish?; Snap Likes Gingersnaps & One Frog, One Fly & Open Wide. Fun, funny & easy to read for yourself! $3.00 w/other purchase
Now I’m Reading Series—12 books, Nora Gaydos. Humorous stories combined with zany illustrations will delight children while they learn to read. The simple repetitive text in each story builds page-by-page and more difficult skills are introduced book-by-book to reinforce a child's reading ability. Titles: Pig Sits, Bug on A Rug, A Bed for Pets, Hop, Frog, Hop!, A Trunk for Buck, Hot Dog, Pig Jigs, Rug-A-Dub Cub, Wet Legs! Elk Yelps!, Mule Music, & Oh Boy, Roy. $7.00, $6.00 w/other purchase.
Everything But the KitchenSink, Favorite activities from 16 Cottonwood Press books. Lessons soup to nuts, fun writing prompts, grammar tips, makes creative thought easy! $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase
Classic Starts, hdbk—Pollyanna or Anne of Green Gables -- $2. Nice. With Classic Starts, young readers can experience the wonder of timeless stories from an early age. Abridged for easier reading and carefully rewritten, each classic novel is filled w/all the magic & excitement that made the original story a beloved favorite.
Heidi, Johanna Spy, Abridged by Alice Thorne, lg hdbk, former library copy w/many illustrations. Slight shelf wear to edges. .50
Grandmother’s Alphabet, Eve Shaw. Grandmothers can be anything from A to Z ….& so can I. This book has a simple but powerful message—children can be anything they want to be. Hdbk w/wonderful illustrations. Orig. $14.95, $3.00, $2.25 W/other purchase.
Journey Around Boston from A to Z, Martha Day Zschock. Beautifully illustrated hdbk w/dj takes you on an alphabetical tour of Boston. Orig. $17.95, $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
The Folks in the Valley-A Pennsylvania -- $4. New. Dutch ABC. Beautifully bound hdbk, orig. $15. 00, $3.00 w/other
Houghton Mifflin Reading Practice Book, Vol. 1, Gr. 5 -- $2. Nice. Reading Comprehension, Writing, Grammar, Spelling. Includes: Nature's Fury; Focus on Tall Tales, Give it all you've got, Focus on Poetry, Voices of the Revolution & more. $1.00 w/other purchase
The Reader’s Digest Letter Writer Starter Set. 64 pages ot tips, hints & creative ideas, special fun stickers. Ages 7 & up. Put more pizzazz into your notes & letters. From the ‘nuts & bolts’of letter writing to creative & eye catching ideas on how to make your letters more fun, interesting, & informative. Orig. $8.99, $2.00, $1.00 w/other purchase.
Write on Track set, text & SkillsBook -- $7. Nice. Editing & Proofreading Practice. Everything you need!
Great Source Daybook of Critical, Gr. 5 -- $2. New. Reading & Writing. Excellent! $1.00 w/other purchase. have multiple copies
Voyages in English, hdbk , Gr. 3 -- $6. Nice. Writing & Grammar text, 1999 printing $5.00 w/other purchase.
English Vocabulary Cards -- $6. Nice. Vocabulary is vital to success, advancement, & leadership. Set contains 1000 cards, includes word, pronunciation, use in a sentence, & definition. Make vocabulary building fun! In original box. By Vis-ed. $5.00 w/other purchase.
Four Square--The Total Writing -- $2. Nice. Classroom, Grade 5=9. Chock-full of projects & ideas that are tailor-made to work w/the Four Square Writing Method. Activities designed to: take advantage of the language-learning connection & help students use what they know to learn new things; provide mini lessons, warm-ups & other projects which address some of the more troublesome student writing habits; & more. $1.00 w/other purchase
Danny the Champion of the World -- $3. Nice. Roald Dahl. hdbk w/dj, $2.00 w/other purchase
Junior Great books--various -- $1. Nice, .50 w/other purchase
**Series 3, 1st or 2nd Semester
Everything But the KitchenSink, Favorite activities from 16 Cottonwood Press books. Lessons soup to nuts, fun writing prompts, grammar tips, makes creative thought easy! $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen -- $5. Nice. A hdbk w/dust jacket studio book with beautiful illustrations
$4.00 w/other purchase.
The Itsy Bitsy Spider, As told & beautifully illustrated by Iza Trapani, w/lyrics, hdbk w/dj, orig. $15.95, $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
**Christmas W/Anne & other Holiday Stories, L.M. Montgomery. Montgomery’s stories emphasize the place of simple human kindness in the holiday, & celebrate her favorite & enduring virtues of self-reliance & plain dealing. Orig. $12.95, beautiful book. $3.25
**Schott’s Original Miscellany, Ben Schott. Fabulous collection of essential trivia. Hdbk w/dj, tears on dj, book like new W/bound in book mark. Orig. $12.95, $1.00,
Arthur & the Sword, retold & illustrated by Robert Sabuda. A retelling of the events that culminated in Arthur's ascent to the throne depicts his dramatic removal of Uther's sword from the stone and is accompanied by illustrations made to look like stained glass. $4.00, $3.00 w/other
The Complete Tales of Winnie=the Pooh. In 1926, the world was introduced to a portly little bear named Winnie-the-Pooh. Along with his young friend, Christopher Robin, Pooh delighted readers from the very beginning. His often befuddled perceptions and adorable insights won the hearts of everyone around him, including his close group of friends. From the energetic Tigger to the dismal Eeyore, A. A. Milne created a charming bunch, both entertaining and inspirational. These simple creatures often reflected a small piece of all of us: humble, silly, wise, cautious, creative, and full of life. Remember when Piglet did a very grand thing, or Eeyore's almost-forgotten birthday?
Gorgeous watercolor illustrations from Ernest H. Shepard appear in all their glory. With beautiful colors and simple lines, these images hold their own as classics. The tales, filled with superb story lines and lessons, will continue to capture the hearts of new generations. Hdbk w/dj, orig. $40.00, $8.00, $7.00 w/other purchase.
Peter Rabbit’s Storytime Collection. The Original and authorized Edition of Beatrix Potter's Animals. Hdbk Destined to be a family favorite. $6.00, $5.00 w/other purchase.
A Treasury for Three Year Olds. Beautiful hdbk collection of stories, fairy tales & nursery rhymes you will want to read over and over. Some selections are The Ugly Duckling, Animal Rhymes, Round and Round the Garden & other Action Rhymes, The Princess and the Pea, Auntie Octopus, Counting Rhymes, Nonsense Rhymes, Twinkle, Twinkle, little Star & other good night rhymes, Thumbelina & more. Very good cond, except it does have name written on This book belongs to page. $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
Wake up Sleepy Bear! -- $3. Good. All of the baby animals, from cuddly bears to tiny, furry mice, wake up in their different nests & homes & then gather together to welcome a newborn fawn into the world. With a lively rhyming text and beautiful, textured paintings that fill every page, this is sure to become a favorite ''good morning'' book. orig. $12.99, hdbk, ages 2 and up. $2.00 w/other purchase
Guess How Much I Love You -- $3. Nice. hdbk. Excellent for bedtime reading with a wonderful message that leaves you feeling good. Wonderful illustrations, hdbk. orig. $ 16.99, $2/-- w/other purchase
The Velveteen Rabbit -- $5. Nice. Beautifully illustrated hdbk w/dj Donna Green created oil-on- canvas works that are fresh & view the story through a child's eyes. Famous story tells of a young boy & his treasured favorite toy, a splendid 'fat & bunchy' rabbit, whose ears are lined w/pink sateen. He carries it everywhere, talks to it, pretends w/it, sleeps w/it. His love helps him through a serious illness, wonderful timeless story. $4.00 w/other purchase
Child's Play Down by the Station -- $4. Nice. Classic books w/holes. There are so many things to see down by the station; engines, buses, taxis and more. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. 11.5'' X 11.5'' size $3.00 w/other purchase.
Child's Play Sing a song of sixpense -- $4. Nice. (Book w/holes) Can either be read or sung. It's large size & colorful illustrations draw kids attention. I have personally found it to be very effective & highly recommend it to anyone looking for a good book for younger kids that can be sung or read! 11.5'' X 11.5'' size $3.00 w/other purchase.
Child's Play Over in the Meadow -- $4. Nice. All children love this traditional rhyme & sing along will help develop number skills. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. 11.5'' X 11.5'' size. $3.00 w/other purchase.
PowerGlide Flash Cards w/Audio-Nouns -- $9. Nice. Use as simple flash cards or to play games. 22 different categories, w/ bright, colorful pictures w/translations in Spanish, French, German, Russian, Japanese, Latin, English. Categories: months, seasons, days-of-week, numbers, colors, shapes, body parts travel, neighborhood, family members, clothing, animals, fruits, vegetables, beverages, snacks, mealtime, outside, rooms, kitchen, bathroom, bedroom, & family room items. $8.00 w/other
French-English Dictionary, Berlitz (pocket size) $1.00
Pocket Spanish-English Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, A handy guide to essential
Spanish & English Vocabulary, new. $1.00, .50 w/other purchase.
Trollboka, Rolf Lidberg, hdbk -- $2. Nice. Beautifully illustrated, I believe it is Norwegian, $1.00 w/o
Christian/Values
The Armor of God, Ephesians 6:10-18, A Children’s Bible Study, David Walters. A children's and young teen's Bible Study book based on Eph. 6:10-13. Orig. $7.95, $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase.
Big Thoughts for Little People, ABC’s to help you grow. Kenneth N. Taylor. Hdbk. This beautifully illustrated ABC book designed to teach Christian values will win the hearts of children and parents alike! Illustrations by Kathryn Shoemaker. (Ages 2 to 6). $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
My ABC Bible Verses, Hiding God's Word -- $4. Good. in Little Hearts, hdbk. Presented in an easy-to-use story format that applies individual Bible verses to real-life situations, this illustrated book for 3- to 7-year-olds is perfect for reading to your children or grandchildren, and great for use in churches, Christian schools, Bible clubs, or home schools. It can also be easily adapted for family devotions with young children. $3.00 w/other purchase. Wear on 2 corners.
The Family Devotions Idea Book, over -- $3. Nice. 200 creative ideas to help add variety & sparkle to family times. Ideas for making your family Devotions interesting, informative & meaningful for All. $2.00 w/other
Set of 3 Religious Stories for Young & -- $2. Nice. Old, Vol II, III, & IV. Wonderful for family devotions or read-aloud. $1.00 w/other purchase
Signs of Faith-Roadside Reminders of -- $2. Nice. God's Word, An In Your Car Devotional. Spiral bound with sign tabs for easy reference. By associating road signs with scripture passages, reflective thoughts & prayers, Signs of Faith helps you focus on the Lord in daily commuting, vacations, running errands & all other times of travel. Get ready for faith-infused trips w/this great devotional for the traveler. $1.00 w/other purchase
Holiday Books
Mary's Treasure Box -- $4. Nice. is one like no other filled one special night in a Bethlehem stable. Now, 40 years later, she opens the treasure box & shares her most precious memories. Hdbk w/dj, orig. $12.99, $3.00 w/other purchase
The Night Before Christmas, Jan Brett -- $4. Nice. Beautifully illustrated hdbk, wonderful addition to any library, $3.00 w/other
10 minute activities Christmas—Fun things to do with you & your child. 123 Simple step-by-step instructions, things you can make quickly & easily, uses familiar household materials, highly approved by children & play specialists, introduces children to color, shapes & textures. Includes craft stencils. Hdbk orig. $9.95, $4.00, $3.00 w/other purchase.
One Wintry Night, hdbk w/dj vg condition. A classic Christmas picture book, One Wintry Night tells the story of a mountain boy who is injured in a snowstorm and seeks refuge in a cabin. While he waits out the storm, the woman who lives there tells him the Christmas story. In a magnificent blend of a contemporary setting with the history of God’s redeeming love, Ruth Graham created a wonderful and unique version of the Christmas story. Breathtakingly illustrated by renowned artist Richard Jesse Watson, One Wintry Night is the perfect gift for the young and the young-at-heart that will fascinate both those who have heard the Bible story many times and those who know only a few details. $5.00, $4.00 w/other purchase.*
Creating Christmas Memories—Family Traditions for a Lifetime. Traditions or family customs handed down from the past or new weave our lives together into a tapestry of memories that will last for a lifetime. More than 120 ideas, collected from families across the country. Create memories! $3.00, $2.00 w/other purchase
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