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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 at libertyacademy at myfairpoint dot net or PM me. 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
Chicken Sunday, Patricia Polacco--VG condition. $2.00. wonderful multi-cultural story. $1.00 w/other purchase.
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
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.
**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 purchase.
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.
Stories from Old-Fashion Children's -- $4. Nice. Books, hdbk w/dj. Author collates early works , w/illustrations woodcut or copperplate engravings that captured the elusive pleasure these books brought to children of past centuries. Fascinating! $3.00 w/other purchase.
Through the Eyes of a Child--An -- $3. Good. Introduction to Children's Literature, Norton, 2nd edition. Includes: Evaluating & Selecting Literature for Children, Picture Books, Traditional Literature, Modern Fantasy, Poetry, Contemporary Realistic Fiction, Historical Fiction, Multiethnic Literature, Nonfiction Biographies & Informational Books. Wonderful book that gives great insight into where to take your homeschool. $2.00 w/other purchase. Hdbk
Exploring My World for 3 & 4's, Pre-K -- $3. Nice. Monday Morning. Young children explore their world through art, music & movement. Shares activities that help 3's & 4's deal w/family life, fears & fun times. $2.00 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.
Surrounded by Sea, Life on a New -- $4. Nice. England Fishing Island. hdbk w/dj. Discover what life is like season by season when you're surrounded by the sea. See the ferry that brings people & supplies to the island & the fisherman preparing their nets for the summer fishing season. Learn about the significance of buoys, the workings of lobster traps, & the variety of boats you can see from the shore. orig. $17.95, $3.00 w/other purchase.
Horton Hatches the Egg, Dr. Seuss -- $3. Nice. Lovable Seuss! orig. $14.95, $2.50 w/other purchase.
The Classic Grimm's Fairy Tales -- $4. Nice. Large hdbk w/dj. Magnificent full-color illustrations highlight each classic story, including such beloved tales as ''Hansel & Gretel'', ''Rapunzel'', ''The Frog Prince'', ''Rumpelstiltskin'', and many more. This beautiful large-format volume will quickly become a child's cherished favorite. $3.50 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.
MathStart Readers--various titles -- $3. Nice. price is per title, $2.00 w/other purchase. Stuart writes funny stories about math & you'll start to see the fun in math, too. Circus Shapes, Level !-- circles, squares, rectangles & Triangles. The Best Vacation Ever, Level 2--Read & find out how they collect data & make charts to determine a location for the best vacation ever. Divide & Ride, Level 3--Scream down the coaster, whirl around the Twin Spin Cars! Fun Activities too! 05/21
HBJ Reading Progam--2 book hdbk set, Gr. 2 -- $5. Nice. Authors of stories have received many awards inc. John Newbery Medal, American Lib. Assoc. Notable Children's Books, Children's Choices & many others. Discussion & Think & Write questions follow each story. Titles: Weather Vanes & Windmills. $4.00 w/other purchase.
HBJ Reading Progam--2 book hdbk set, Gr. 3 -- $5. Nice. Authors of stories have received many awards inc. Young Readers Choice, American Lib. Assoc. Notable Children's Books, Children's Choices & many others. Discussion & Think & Write questions follow each story. Titles: Celebrations & Fanfares. $4.00 w/other purchase.
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Reading -- $2. Nice. Connections, Level 2.2. hdbk. Friends Aloft $1.00 w/other purchase.
Everything But the Kitchen Sink, 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.
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 Great for read-alouds
**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.
**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 Story time 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, $2.00 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
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
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
We Follow Jesus, Image of God Series, Gr. 4 -- $3. Nice. Perform-a-text combines text & activity in 1 book. Clear, com- prehensive & interesting presentation of the Catholic Faith based on seven key concepts: God, Creation, Christ, Church, Grace, Sacraments & Commandments. Stories from Scripture, lives of the saints & contemporary situations give students Catholic role models & examples of living the faith. The lessons are complimented by colorful illustrations. $2.00 w/other purchase
Theology of the Body for Teens -- $4. Nice. Discovering God's Plan for Love & Life. Student Workbook. This is a great presentation of the Theology of the Body. The material is relevant, engaging, sound, and pastoral. This is not the boring and imposing 'don't do it' method of education. Rather, it is a proposing and enlightening method that gets at the heart of the meaning of life, love, and happiness. $3.50 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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