Three full-color, interactive books included in the optional Weather and Water Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Weather and Water study.

Includes:

Wild, Wild Wind: 31 pages
Changing Weather—The Story of June Bacon-Bercey: 27 pages
The Schoolhouse Blizzard: 32 pages

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Receive a FREE copy of Exploring Central America by Elle Staples & Shannen Yauger with a purchase of a physical Ecosystems Course Book! Click here to view more details and to purchase! 

Picture Book for All Ages

A vast array of colors, geological features, sounds, traditions, and creatures make up the incredible area of the world known as Central America. Such variety makes this region a truly unique and fascinating place to explore. From the resplendent quetzal and Tamanique Waterfalls to cacao trees, ruins, and resourceful people, there’s something beautiful to see at every turn. Featuring dazzling full-color photos, Exploring Central  America will take you on a journey from the moment you open the book.

72 pages

Three engaging books included in the optional Chemistry Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Chemistry study.

Born in Poland while it was under oppressive Russian rule, Marie Curie overcame incredible obstacles to become the first person to win the Nobel Prize twice. Marie Curie is an enlightening look into the life of one of history’s most prominent and extraordinary scientists. (106 pages, 5.5″x8.5″)

Have you ever wondered what the earth, planets, and stars are made of? You will be taken on a journey through God’s orderly creation, where elements are clearly defined and behave in predictable ways in The Book of Elements by Erin Sprout and Isaac M. Hagenbuch, PhD. (48 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

In The Story of Alice Ball by Jennifer Lerud, we learn about the incredible woman who discovered a cure for leprosy. (31 pages, full-color, 10″x7″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades 5–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Health and the Physical Body Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Health and the Physical Body study.

Have you ever caught a cold and wondered what it is, where it came from, how to treat it, and where it goes after you feel better? Learn the answers to these and many more questions in The Story of a Cold. Follow a Finnish girl named Ada who learns firsthand the science behind catching a cold when she herself becomes sick. (32 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

50 Amazing Facts About Bones is a comprehensive book about bone anatomy and physiology. Full of illustrations, diagrams, sketches, and X-ray images, this book is thorough enough to engage a curious first-time bone explorer and enrich a student’s current skeletal study. (29 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Motion and Simple Machines Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Motion and Simple Machines study.

In Motion in Sports by David Wiseman, you’ll learn what terms like velocity, inertia, force, and friction mean and the important roles they play in many different sports. Along the way, discover tips that will help you enjoy your favorite sports even more. (32 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

Have you ever wondered how the greatest inventions came to be? From airplanes to dishwashers and mighty locomotives to the tiniest nail, The Story of Invention by David Wiseman explores fun facts and inspiring stories about fifteen of the most life-changing inventions! As you read inventor tips will also help you improve the world through your own creative spirit. (32 pages, full-color, 11”x8.5”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Kingdoms and Classification Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Kingdoms and Classification study.

Discover and journey through the invisible world of the tiny living creatures doing amazing jobs from on your very own skin to in the deepest parts of the ocean in Microbes—The Tiny Creatures Around Us. (21 pages, 10”x7”)

Through fascinating trivia that is both fun and engaging, you will learn about the classification of familiar and unique plants and animals, even some you may have never heard of in Taxonomy Trivia. (32 pages, 10”x7”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Safety Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Safety study.

Dad creates the Turn Away Game to help his children practice turning away when inappropriate pictures pop up on screens in The Turn Away Game by Jenny Phillips. (22 pages, 11″x8.5″)

Join Martha and Otto as they learn what to do if anyone ever asks them to do something inappropriate with their bodies in A Mushroom Walk by Jenny Phillips. (24 pages, 11″x8.5″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Level 1B

Jeff loves pets! He does everything and goes everywhere with his pet hamster, Thunder. Thunder teaches Jeff about responsibility and caring for a pet. Jeff also learns a lot when Thunder causes a bit of trouble at home.

• 48 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Rolling Thunder—A Hamster’s Tale is a level 1B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course.

Picture Book for All Ages

Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning for all ages and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Paleontology study.

Do you know which dinosaur looked like it was wearing a Grecian helmet and which dinosaur skeleton fascinated an English king? How are dinosaurs classified, and what can be learned from fossils today? Learn the answers to these questions and more as you encounter thirty awe-inspiring creatures in The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide by Heather Hawkins. (79 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

Have you ever thought about the extraordinary animals that lived long ago? Paleontologists and other scientists have made many fascinating discoveries about these incredible, often spine-chilling ancient creatures. Join us for a ton of fun as we learn about them one by one in Ancient Animals by Molly Sanchez! (35 pages, full-color, 10″x7″)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Level 1B

Jax loves to run, and he runs everywhere! He zip, zap, zooms at home, at the dock, even at the zoo. But his running gets him into lots of trouble until he learns that there’s a time and a place to . . . ZIP, ZAP, ZOOM!

• 62 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Zip, Zap, Zoom! is a level 1B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

What is life like in the Arctic? Come along with Ollie the ox and his herd of musk oxen to learn all about it! Then keep reading to explore the worlds of Sally the sloth and Adam the anteater. The fun facts and playful imagery in each tale will keep you smiling from beginning to end.

• 76 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Ollie the Ox and Other Animal Tales is a level 2B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 1B

Monkeys are coming; the monkeys won’t stop! They come through the door with a twirl and a hop. Monkeys are here, monkeys are there, on top of the lights and under the chair. Monkeys won’t listen; monkeys are wild! What can I do? I’m only one child!

• 57 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Monkey Mayhem is a level 1B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course.

Level 1B

What would you do if you were stuck inside on a rainy day? If you were Brent, you would make a robot pal! Join Brent and Bot as they learn how to play, take turns, and have fun.

• 61 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Brent’s Bot is a level 1B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course.

Level 1B

Uh-oh! Dad lost the key to the shed! He can’t do his work without his tools. Scott and Jon want to help him find the key, but they find much more than that when they search the marshes and creeks at Peck’s Cove.

• 43 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

The Lost Key at Peck’s Cove is a level 1B book perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course.

Two interactive books included in the optional Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your science studies.

Welcome to the fascinating world of snakes! What does an anaconda have in common with a boa constrictor? What part of snakes did humans study to develop night vision technology? Are most snakes venomous? Learn the answers to these questions and more in Snake Bytes: Snake Stories from Around the World as you read all about snake species, from the anacondas of the Amazon River to the sand boas of the Kenyan Desert and even the snakes in your own backyard! (31 pages, 8.5”x5.5″)

From frogs with big eyes to salamanders that don’t use their eyes at all, from turtles that lure prey right into their mouths to lizards that snatch up insects with suction-cup tongues, there is so much variety to be found among reptiles and amphibians. Packed with vibrant full-color photos that are both entertaining and informational, Curious Reptiles and Amphibians explores fun facts about many of God’s most fascinating creatures. (59 pages, 11”x8.5”)

These books are published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

This optional activity book for grades K–3 allows for younger students to join in and learn along with their older siblings with the US Constitution and Government Course. The 38-page Activity Book is not integrated into the course, nor does it follow the scope and sequence of the course. It simply has fun activities about colonial times and Founding Fathers for younger children to enjoy.

• Saddle-stitch binding

This one-of-a-kind original game offers great math fact practice for children in grades K and higher. Two games offered in both single-player or two-player options help children practice facts independently or with a parent or partner. Addition facts 1–9 are practiced along with odd and even.

This game is recommended to complement the Simply Good and Beautiful Math K Course along with Snowy Owl Subtraction. These games can also be used for children in Math 1 and above for additional practice and mastery.

Full-color sturdy 5″X3.5″ box includes:

• Instructions for both single-player and two-player games
• 75 cards including addition facts, answers, and odd/even cards

This one-of-a-kind original game offers great math fact practice for children in grades K and higher. Two games offered in both single-player or two-player options help children practice facts independently or with a parent or partner. Subtraction facts 1–9 are practiced along with one more and one less.

This game is recommended to complement the Simply Good and Beautiful Math K Course along with Anteater Addition. These games can also be used for children in Math 1 and above for additional practice and mastery.

Full-color sturdy 5″x3.5″ box includes:

• Instructions for both single-player and two-player games
• 55 cards including subtraction facts, answers, and playing cards including owls and eggs

Level 3B

“Look! Look over there!” . . . There she was . . . a big mama skunk. And right behind her, in a line, were three roly-poly, fluffy little skunk babies. “Aren’t they so cute!” squealed Sara, clapping her hands together. “Let’s catch them!” 

There’s never a dull moment when you live on an isolated cattle ranch in the hills of Southern California. Tag along with Sara, Levi, and Tommy as they have hilarious and fun adventures. Based on true events from the childhood of the author’s mother, these heartwarming stories reveal a glimpse into rural life in the early 1900s and focus on the unbreakable bond of family.

• 101 pages
• Black and white illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Crooked Creek Ranch is book 1 of the Crooked Creek Ranch series. Book 2 in the series is Crooked Creek Ranch and the Great Flood. These level 3B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 3 Language Arts Course. It is recommended to read the series in order.

Level 3B

“Ma! Look what I found,” she said as she burst into the kitchen. . . . “I couldn’t find any flowers, but I picked these beautiful leaves instead.” Ma looked up with a smile that quickly turned into a gasp of horror. “Sara! What did you do?!”

The Smiths of Crooked Creek Ranch are back again with a brand-new set of family adventures! Crooked Creek is rising fast from the unusual, never-ending rain. How high will it get? Come along and experience life on a working cattle ranch in the early 1900s through stories based on true events in the lives of the author’s mother and grandparents.

• 126 pages
• Black and white illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Crooked Creek Ranch and the Great Flood is book 2 of the Crooked Creek Ranch series. Book 1 in the series is Crooked Creek Ranch. These level 3B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 3 Language Arts Course. It is recommended to read this series in order.

Level 3A

When Ruby Bridges attends a new school in the 1960s, she is excited but confused. Why does she need an escort by US marshals? Why is she the only one in her classroom? How could her skin color make such a big difference in the way other people treat her? Follow along as Ruby learns to be “Brave Little Ruby,” a trailblazer who helped change hearts and our nation’s history.

• 67 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Brave Little Ruby is a level 3A book perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

Level 2B

Glenn and his goat go everywhere together. That silly little goat simply provides Glenn friendship and laughter until, one day, the goat helps Glenn find “gold” hidden in plain sight. This whimsically illustrated Silver Tales series story will help children to grow in their appreciation of hard work, family, tradition, and nature’s gifts.

• 75 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Glenn and His Goat Find Grandpa’s Gold is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

Level 2B

All his life Hugo has dreamed of being a hero, a mighty knight in shining armor. There is just one problem: Hugo never finishes anything! When a powerful thunderstorm threatens the village, will Hugo be able to step up, stick to the task, and save the day? Come along with Hugo as he discovers that doing the right thing, even when it’s hard, is what makes a true hero.

• 70 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Hardcover, perfect binding, 5.5″x7″

Hugo the Hero is part of our Silver Tales series. These hardcover level 2B books are all original publications, perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.