Course Book Part 1 is the first of two consumable, open-and-go workbooks that include all teaching material and that are directed to the student. Lessons guide students step-by-step through each concept and tell them when to move to the online portion. 

The full-color workbook is filled with beautiful artwork, guided writing instruction, clear grammar teaching, geography connections, meaningful reading comprehension activities, and so much more! This course book contains 63 lessons in 3 units, including 6 project lessons and 3 unit assessments. 

• 311 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback; layflat binding; 8.5”x11”

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The Course Book Part 1: Level 5 Language Arts is the first book in the two-part course book set. These books are available for purchase individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set.

 

Course Book Part 2 is the second of two consumable, open-and-go workbooks that include all teaching material and that are directed to the student. Lessons guide students step-by-step through each concept and tell them when to move to the online portion. 

The full-color workbook is filled with beautiful artwork, guided writing instruction, clear grammar teaching, geography connections, meaningful reading comprehension activities, and so much more! This course book contains 57 lessons in 3 units, including 6 project lessons and 3 unit assessments. 

• 277 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback; layflat binding; 8.5”x11”

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The Course Book Part 2: Level 5 Language Arts is the second book in the two-part course book set. These books are available for purchase individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set.

The non-consumable Level 5 Answer Key provides all the answers for the lessons in the Level 5 Course Books. Organized with two course book pages per answer key page, this key includes only pages for which the child has to write information on the course book page.

• 215 pages
• Non-consumable; full-color pages
• Paperback; layflat binding; 11"x8.5"

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The Level 5 Answer Key can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set. Only one is needed per family.

Level 5

When Violet arrives on the slopes of the Tungurahua volcano in Ecuador with her volcanologist parents, she has no inkling of the adventures that await her. As she becomes acquainted with the Ecuadorian culture, experiences the breathtaking Andes, and learns about chocolate making, she stumbles upon an intriguing legend that piques her interest. She befriends a young boy named Pablo, and together they make plans to solve a mystery that has perplexed the villagers for decades. Full of lessons in hard work, honesty, and perseverance, this story will delight readers as they adventure alongside Violet and Pablo in the mountains of Ecuador!

If your child loves Mystery of the Crying Caves, check out further adventures of Violet in the exciting Violet and the Volcanoes series from the Good and the Beautiful Bookshop!

• 157 pages
• Black-and-white illustrations
• Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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Mystery of the Crying Caves, the prequel to the Violet and the Volcanoes series, is integrated into the Level 5 Language Arts course and can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set.

Level 5

Knights once walked Windhollow Castle, caring for the villagers with kindness and loyalty. But when brothers Christopher and Lucas move to the groundkeeper's cottage, they find that the castle and its knightly values have fallen into disrepair. Windhollow Castle is now a place of love abandoned in a quest for ancient mystery. Christopher has his own quest: to make the prestigious Galway tennis team. Lucas wants to win with his brother, in true knight fashion, but he cannot score even one point. The stakes are high, and Christopher, too, must choose between loyalty or victory—and the consequences of each.

• 135 pages
• Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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The Legend of Windhollow is correlated with the Level 5 Language Arts course and can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set.

Level 5

Piper and her family are cast into an adventure on a California U-pick farm that seems to have more problems than potential. Across the globe in Kenya, Joseph is just trying to survive. When Piper’s and Joseph’s worlds collide, their lives both change in unexpected ways, and the gifts they off­er each other bring new meaning to friendship. This heartwarming story of resilience, forgiveness, gratitude, and faith in the most discouraging of circumstances will both captivate and uplift readers.

• 217 pages
• Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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A Trickle of Water is correlated with the Level 5 Language Arts course and can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set.

Level 5

The cows bellowing in the barn were so loud she could hear them from the house. Suddenly there was an ear-splitting CRRRRACK and POP right outside her window as the ice-laden electrical line by their house snapped in two. Esme jumped out of bed and ran through the dark . . ."

Esme Errard wasn't the only child facing the possibility of devastating loss in the Ice Storm of 1998. She learns from her best friend, Alice, that the ice storm may destroy what her family has built for generations. Through sacrifice and service, the pair finds that inspired help often comes in the most unexpected ways.

• 123 pages
• Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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Ice Storm is correlated with the Level 5 Language Arts course and can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set.

Level 5

During the early 1900s in the Black Forest in Germany, a fourteen-year-old boy named Fritz becomes lost in a fog, setting in motion a life-changing adventure. Two mysterious girls, a door in a tree, a major accident, profound relationships, and more all weave together to bring the reader laughter, tears, and reflection on the things that matter most. Penned with a beautifully descriptive style, The Clockmaker's Son tells the fictional story of one young man as his family, friends, and Christ help him turn his life around when things seem darker than he could have ever imagined.

• 191 pages
• Black-and-white illustrations
• Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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The Clockmaker's Son is integrated into the Language Arts Level 5 course and can be purchased individually or as part of the Level 5 Language Arts Course Set.

Our Simply Spelling Practice Books are an optional but recommended resource to go along with our completely FREE Simply Spelling online program. After each Simply Spelling session, students can use these books independently to practice any words and spelling rules they missed. Practice books can be used with any level, and students will need their own consumable book for each level. With fun themes and exercises, these books provide students with engaging ways to practice and review spelling words and rules. Including original illustrations of sports, games, and scenes of interesting gadgets, Simply Spelling: Gadgets & Games is recommended to be used alongside our Level 5 Language Arts Course, but it can be used with any level of our spelling program.

• 70 pages
• Full-color pages
• Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5"x11"

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Most students go through one Simply Spelling Practice Book per year. Others who need more spelling help may use more than one per year. 

Levels 4–8

The nonconsumable Quick Reference Guide is strongly recommended to accompany the Levels 4-8 Language Arts courses from The Good and the Beautiful. This guide offers alphabetically arranged, easily accessible information on grammar, usage, punctuation, and vocabulary for a quick review of concepts or vocabulary words when needed. From sentence diagramming steps and various glossaries to parts-of-speech charts and handy vocabulary charts for each level 4–8 of language arts, this guide is sure to streamline and improve your homeschool experience.

• 151 pages
• Full-color illustrations and graphics
• Paperback; wire binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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The Quick Reference Guide is a highly recommended resource and a perfect accompaniment to Levels 4–8 Language Arts courses. 

Handwriting Level 5 is for children in fifth grade. This course focuses on cursive but also has pages to help refine print handwriting. The text size for cursive writing gets smaller as the course progresses. This course also helps children memorize grammar rules and definitions.  The Good and the Beautiful handwriting courses include images, artwork, poetry, Bible verses, and quotes that support high character, faith, nature, and creativity. Drawing activities are incorporated throughout the course to make handwriting more enjoyable. This workbook includes 100 sheets, which is 3–4 sheets per week for an average school year.

• Wire Binding
• Black and White with One Color
• 8.5”x11″

Level 5

Violet and her parents are visiting the beautiful island of Hawai'i to study Kilauea, one of the most active volcanoes in the world. But they never expected to be staying in a run-down mansion with a mysterious past. Violet is determined to uncover all of the house's secrets, even if she has to brave a hurricane, a volcanic eruption, and the Pacific Ocean itself to do so. This first book in the Violet and the Volcanoes series will keep readers on the edge of their seats while exploring the value of family, friendship, and the power of forgiveness.

• 124 pages
• Chapter book with black-and-white illustrations
• Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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The Mysterious Manor is the first book in the Violet and the Volcanoes series. These level 5 books are perfect for children who have completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 5 Language Arts Course. It is recommended that they be read in order.

Level 5

Violet and her parents are on a research expedition in Iceland when a sudden booming explosion shakes the earth. They rush outside their tent to see black smoke and ash billowing into the sky. The volcano is erupting! The Thatchers must escape before they are trapped. The rivers are flooding, and the terrain is treacherous; one wrong step could send a foot plunging onto razor-sharp rocks. When the unexpected happens, Violet has to summon all of her courage and faith.

• 128 pages
• Chapter book with black-and-white illustrations
• Paperback; perfect binding; 5.5"x8.5"

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Alone in Iceland is the second book in the Violet and the Volcanoes series. These level 5 books are perfect for children who have completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 4 Language Arts Course. It is recommended that they be read in order.

This beautiful notebook helps children dive into the joy of creative writing! Creative Writing Notebook 1 teaches skills such as adding sensory descriptions, generating ideas, using gestures to show emotion, creating engaging characters and plots, writing dialogue, overcoming writer’s block, and much more! The notebook contains five sections: Descriptive Writing Practice, Writing Exercises, Story Starters, Poetry, and Full Stories. Designed for children in grades 3–8, this notebook covers both fiction writing and poetry.

• 87 full-color pages
• Paperback, wire binding, 8.5"x11"

This beautiful notebook provides more practice and joyful, creative exercises for budding writers! Creative Writing Notebook 2 teaches skills such as adding sensory descriptions, generating ideas, using gestures to show emotion, creating engaging characters and plots, writing dialogue, overcoming writer’s block, and much more! The notebook contains three sections: Writing for Fun, Story #1, and Story #2. Designed for children in grades 3–8, this notebook covers both fiction writing and poetry.

• 75 full-color pages
• Wire binding

Master 13 of the most consistent and important spelling rules with these helpful flashcards! Each card has fill-in-the-blanks on one side and the complete spelling rule on the other side. While not integrated into our language arts courses, the rules covered are the same as the ones taught in our courses. 

• 13 full-color rule cards
• Laminated card stock
• 4.25"x5.5"

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These cards are an optional extra resource created by the Good and the Beautiful Language Arts team and can be used for any language arts level beginning in Level K.

Print-at-home PDF

Our Simply Spelling Practice Books are an optional but recommended resource to go along with our completely FREE Simply Spelling online program. After each Simply Spelling session, students can use these books independently to practice any words and spelling rules they missed. Practice books can be used with any level, and students will need their own consumable book for each level. With fun themes and exercises, these books provide students with engaging ways to practice and review spelling words and rules. Including original illustrations of sports, games, and scenes of interesting gadgets, Simply Spelling: Gadgets & Games is recommended to be used alongside our Level 5 Language Arts Course, but it can be used with any level of our spelling program.

• Print-at-home PDF
• 70 pages
• Full-color pages

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Most students go through one Simply Spelling Practice Book per year. Others who need more spelling help may use more than one per year. 

Levels 4–8

Print-at-home PDF

The nonconsumable Quick Reference Guide is strongly recommended to accompany the Levels 4-8 Language Arts courses from The Good and the Beautiful. This guide offers alphabetically arranged, easily accessible information on grammar, usage, punctuation, and vocabulary for a quick review of concepts or vocabulary words when needed. From sentence diagramming steps and various glossaries to parts-of-speech charts and handy vocabulary charts for each level 4–8 of language arts, this guide is sure to streamline and improve your homeschool experience.

• Print-at-home PDF
• 151 pages
• Full-color illustrations and graphics
• 5.5"x8.5"

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The Quick Reference Guide (PDF) is a highly recommended resource and a perfect accompaniment to Levels 4–8 Language Arts courses. 

PDF for self-printing. Handwriting Level 5 is for children in fifth grade. Recently updated to refine the cursive font and include engaging new art and activities throughout, this course mainly focuses on cursive, but some pages cover refining print handwriting in specific ways. Inspiring quotes, scriptures, and poems are included in the course and may be included more than once for repeated exposure. This course also helps children memorize grammar rules and definitions.

PDF for self-printing

This beautiful notebook helps children dive into the joy of creative writing! Creative Writing Notebook 1 teaches skills such as adding sensory descriptions, generating ideas, using gestures to show emotion, creating engaging characters and plots, writing dialogue, overcoming writer’s block, and much more! The notebook contains five sections: Descriptive Writing Practice, Writing Exercises, Story Starters, Poetry, and Full Stories. Designed for children in grades 3–8, this notebook covers both fiction writing and poetry.

• PDF for self-printing
• 87 full-color pages

Print-at-home PDF

This beautiful notebook provides more practice and joyful, creative exercises for budding writers!

• 75 full-color pages
• PDF for self-printing

• Contains three sections: Writing for Fun, Story #1, and Story #2
• Teaches skills such as adding sensory descriptions, generating ideas, using gestures to show emotion, creating engaging characters and plots, writing dialogue, overcoming writer’s block, and much more!
• Designed for children in Grades 3-8. Children in Grades 2 with advanced handwriting and writing skills may also enjoy the notebooks.
• Covers fiction writing and poetry.
• May be completed before or after Creative Writing Notebook 1.

Master 13 of the most consistent and important spelling rules with these helpful flashcards! Each card has fill-in-the-blanks on one side and the complete spelling rule on the other side. While not integrated into our language arts courses, the rules covered are the same as the ones taught in our courses. 

• 13 full-color rule cards in a handy PDF
  
• 4.25"x5.5"