Reviews - Melanie V. (HomeschoolMel)

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1000 Facts About the Earth
1000 Facts About the Earth
Author: Moira Butterfield
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.7/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/28/2007


"Fun and informative, this book is crammed with facts about volcanoes, rivers, deserts, rain forests, mountains, oceans, the weather and more."


1001 Things to Spot in the Town (1001 Things to Spot)
1001 Things to Spot in the Town (1001 Things to Spot)
Author: Anna Milbourne
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/23/2007


"This book, and others in the series, is great to have at the Dr.'s office or in restaurants to keep young children busy while waiting."


A Beka Community Helpers Activity Book
A Beka Community Helpers Activity Book
Author: A Beka
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/14/2007


"This activity book gives Kindergarten or 1st grade level students a look at community helpers, i.e. pastor, police, firefighters, teachers, doctors, nurses, dentists, farmers, bakers, waiters and waitresses, the mayor, and postal employees."


Classic animal tales
Classic animal tales
Book Type: Unknown Binding
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/24/2007


"This is a beautiful, hardbound, illustrated book with classic tales including The City Mouse & Country Mouse, The Ant and the Grasshopper, Brer Rabbit Outfoxes Brer Fox, Androcles and the Lion, Rikki-Tikki-Tavi and The Cat That Walked by Himself."


Classic children's stories
Classic children's stories
Book Type: Unknown Binding
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/24/2007


"This is a beautiful, hardbound, illustrated book that includes the classic children's stories of Hiawatha, Icarus and Daedalus, George Washington and the Cherry Tree, Paul Revere's Ride, Rip Van Winkle, and Paul Bunyan"


Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Click, Clack, Moo: Cows That Type
Author: Doreen Cronin
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 4.6/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/23/2007


"A Caldecott Honor Book."


First Book of Numbers (First Book of Numbers Series)
First Book of Numbers (First Book of Numbers Series)
Author: Angela Wilkes
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/24/2007


"This is a delightful Usborne book, illustrated by Stephen Cartwright."


First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind
First Language Lessons for the Well-Trained Mind
Author: Jessie Wise
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/23/2007
5 member(s) found this review helpful.


"A complete grammar and writing text for those first two all-important years of study, this book uses copywork, dictation, narration, picture study and other classical techniques to develop the young student's language ability."


Great Books to Read and Fun Things to Do with Them
Review Date: 3/23/2007


"This fun book lists a different children's book for each month of the year, and then gives excellent enrichment projects to do with your children in keeping with the theme of the book that was read. The ideas are very creative. I highly recommend this book to anyone with preschool children."


Harry & Larry the Fishermen (Road to Reading)
Harry & Larry the Fishermen (Road to Reading)
Author: Richard Scarry
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 5/1/2007


"Part of the Richard Scarry's Best Readers Ever series."


Home Grown Kids
Home Grown Kids
Author: Dorothy Moore, Raymond Moore
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 4.1/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/10/2007
2 member(s) found this review helpful.


"Do you want to really enjoy your child? Do you want him or her to have the best possible teacher and go to the best possible school? According to Raymond and Dorothy Moore, that teacher is you, the parent, and that school can be your home. They have prepared this influential book to show how, by using everyday resources and experiences of your own home environment, you can truly enjoy your child and give him or her a wholesome, first-class education that neither stifles creativity nor hampers character development."


How to Be the Parents of Happy and Obedient Children
How to Be the Parents of Happy and Obedient Children
Author: Roy Lessin
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/28/2007


"This book sets forth four simple, but profound, principles necessary for raising happy and obedient children."


Idea Book
Idea Book
Author: Davidson
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 0/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 6/4/2007


"This is the Idea Book for Cuisenaire Rods at the Primary Level. Early in the book, children begin counting, ordering, measuring and recording...The format enables the teacher to use Cuisenaire Rods with children without lengthy or hasty preparation."


In the Shadow of an Eagle
In the Shadow of an Eagle
Author: Highlights for Children
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 3/28/2007


"Here are 14 of the most popular adventure stories for young readers from the pages of Highlights for Children. These peril-packed tales are about ordinary kids who must find strength to overcome difficult or dangerous situations."


Lollipop Grapes and Clothespin Critters: Quick, On-The-Spot Remedies for Restless Children 2-10
Review Date: 3/28/2007
1 member(s) found this review helpful.


"For every parent who has yearned for a moment's peace, you'll find it here. Using ordinary materials, each activity offers new and creative ways to entertain your children at home, out and about and while traveling."


Marvin Composes a Tea: And Other Humorous Stories
Review Date: 3/28/2007


"Here are 14 of the most popular humorous stories for young readers from the pages of Highlights for Children. Grins, giggles, and guffaws will acompany this rollicking collection of tales."


More Mudpies to Magnets: Science for Young Children
Review Date: 4/14/2007


"This is an awesome easy-to-use book of science experiments to do with your 2 to 5 year-old children."


The Quilt
The Quilt
Author: T. Davis Bunn
Book Type: Hardcover
  • Currently 3.8/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/14/2007
3 member(s) found this review helpful.


"A truly beautiful story that transcends time and place."


Read to Me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read
Read to Me: Raising Kids Who Love to Read
Author: Bernice E. Cullinan
Book Type: Paperback
  • Currently 5/5 Stars.
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Review Date: 4/20/2007


"Includes an expanded list of read-aloud books for preschoolers to preteens."


Ready, Set, Read--And Laugh!: A Funny Treasury for Beginning Readers
Review Date: 4/23/2007


"This book brings together in one volume the very finest humor for beginning readers - in a format that makes it easy for children to read by themselves."


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