History: Grades K - 12
Through The Ages
Author: Christine Miller
Publisher: Nothing New Press
For more information or to order: www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com

I confess, I LOVE history and we enjoy studying history using great books whenever possible.  I've heard of Christine Miller's book several times over the years, but thought I could manage just fine using my library, catalogs from trusted homeschool suppliers, etc.  After reviewing All Through the Ages - History through Literature Guide, I can honestly say I wish I would have purchased this resource a long time ago!  It would have saved me so much time and, I believe, made our study of history more meaningful.  
 

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Science:  Grades K - 12
The Nature Study Idea Book
Author:  Mary Woodis
Publisher:  Crooked Pines Publishing
For more information or to order:  www.crookedpinespublishing.com

As I opened The Nature Study Idea Book, I found myself encouraged and refreshed!  I am constantly looking for books that will help me teach a subject to my children naturally. I want a relationship to grow between the subjects they study and their life. This book definitely shows us how to accomplish this goal.

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Language Arts/Writing:  Grades 3 - 12
Write With The Best
Author:  Jill J. Dixon, B.S. Ed., M. Ed.
Publisher:  Diagnostic Prescriptive
For more information or to order: www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com

"The focus of this program is to teach students to write descriptively, persuasively, and informatively through emulating the actual skills of masters of great writing. The goal of this program is to produce successful writers who know how to write effectively, who know how to proofread their work efficiently, and who know how to properly analyze great writing."

Jill Dixon uses these words to introduce her writing course, Write With The Best. 

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Games:  All ages
The Journey's of Paul
Publisher:  Prismatech
For more information or to order:  www.cactusgamedesign.com

When my children saw this game on display at a homeschool convention they immediately came running to me saying, "Come and look at this cool game!"  Imagine their delight when the developers of the game provided us with a copy to review!  The first thing that drew my family to The Journey's of Paul was the playing surface -- a large, full-color map depicting the Roman Empire in 60 AD. 
 

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Unit Study: Grades 2 - 5
Portraits of American Girlhood
Author:  Cindy Sotelo
For more information or to order: www.homeschoolingfromtheheart.com

Written by Cindy Sotelo, a homeschool mother of two girls, Portraits of American Girlhood is based on the American Girl historical fiction series published by the Pleasant Company. Just as the American Girl Collection consists of seven series with six books in each series, Portraits of American Girlhood consists of seven unit studies each covering a different historical period in America. This 250 page guide is designed to cover an entire school year, using a traditional 36 week schedule, or a year-round 42 week schedule. It can also be used as a supplement to any American History curriculum. 

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Science:  Grades K - 12
An Insider's Guide to Sucessful Science Fair Projects
Author:  Felice Gerwitz
Publisher:  Media Angels
For more information or to order:  www.mediaangels.com

Whether you are comfortable with science fair projects or, like me, intimidated by the very thought of your child participating in a science fair, this book is for you!  Written by a homeschool mom who has years of experience working with both her own children and others - this book is an easy to understand tutorial with both the Do's and the Don't's of competing in a science fair.  There is so much information packed into this book! 

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