Category: Life and Earth Science

Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 80-page Mammals Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed lesson extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

  • 80 pages
  • Full-color
  • Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″

Mammals Student Journal Grades 7-8

$6.99

PDF for self-printing

The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Paleontology science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, engaging information, access to captivating videos, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, and more are found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family. 

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Paleontology Course Book (PDF)

$19.99

PDF for self-printing

Each student grades 3–6 needs his or her own copy of the 28-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

Paleontology Student Journal Grades 3-6 (PDF)

$9.99

PDF for self-printing

Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 44-page Paleontology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

Paleontology Student Journal Grades 7-8 (PDF)

$9.99
Picture Books 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 Bookshop 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.

Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack

$18.98

The full-color course book guides the parent through each lesson in the Paleontology science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, engaging information, access to captivating videos, mini books, beautiful illustrations and images, and more are found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open and go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one course book is needed per family. Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book available below to expand learning and immerse your children in the lives of these amazing creatures!

Lesson 1: Introduction to Paleontology
Lesson 2: Discovering Fossils
Lesson 3: Introduction to Dinosaurs
Lesson 4: Land of Giants
Lesson 5: Carnivores and Herbivores
Lesson 6: Sky and Sea
Lesson 7: Fossils in Ice and Tar
Lesson 8: Introduction to Archaeology
Lesson 9: Excavation
Lesson 10: Artifacts
Lesson 11: Around the World in Ancient Days


A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course. Purchase on the Paleontology Course Set page.

Paleontology Course Book

$19.99
Level 7

Travel around the world and take a look at the past one archaeological dig at a time. From King Tut’s tomb to cities that lay under water, explorers and scientists have found more than just buried treasure! Grab a shovel and get ready to learn about some of the world’s more incredible discoveries in Amazing Archaeological Digs.

35 pages, full-color, perfect binding, 8.5″x5.5″, written by The Good and the Beautiful Team

This book is suggested to accompany our Paleontology Science Unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8.

Amazing Archaeological Digs Paleontology Grades 7-8 Extension

$7.99

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.

79 pages, full-color, perfect binding, 11″x8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Paleontology Science Unit and is included in the optional Read Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

The Ultimate Dinosaur Guide by Heather Hawkins

$10.99

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!


This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Paleontology science unit and is included in the optional Read Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

Original Publication Only Available from the Good and Beautiful Bookshop

Ancient Animals by Molly Sanchez

$7.99
PDF for self-printing The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Botany science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family. A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Botany Course Book (PDF)

$19.99

The full-color course book guides the parent through each lesson in the Botany science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one course book is needed per family.


A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course. Purchase on the Botany Course Set page.

Botany Course Book

$19.99

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 48-page Botany Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

Botany Student Journal Grades 3-6

$6.49

Each student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 72-page Botany Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the course book will direct the student regarding when to complete the student journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed lesson extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

Botany Student Journal Grades 7-8

$6.99

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 Bookshop 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.

Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Read-Aloud Book Pack

$14.98

Did you know there are lizards that can glide so far they look like they’re flying? Have you ever wondered how geckos can run along ceilings without falling? The Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Questions & Answers Book answers these questions and more, from which animal has the strongest bite, to who lives in the deepest part of the ocean. Stunning real-life imagery and fascinating facts make this a must-have book for all ages.

This book is suggested to accompany our Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8.

The Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Questions & Answers Book Reptiles, Amphibians, and Fish Grades 7-8 Extension

$6.99

PDF for self printing

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 48-page Botany Student Journal, which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

Botany Student Journal Grades 3-6 (PDF)

$9.99

PDF for self printing

Each student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 72-page Botany Student Journal, which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

Botany Student Journal Grades 7-8 (PDF)

$9.99

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

The unique, interactive The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study book helps children feel wonder as they discover forty stunning flowers found around the world. (43 pages, hard-cover, 11”x8.5”)

As children and parents play The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game, they will effortlessly master the identification and names of 40 flowers as they have fun. (40 full-color, double-sided cards in a custom box)

As you read about two amazing woman botanists and their adventures in Plant Hunters—The Stories of Two Woman Botanists, you’ll find that it’s never too late, nor too early, to follow your dreams. (23 pages, full-color, 11”x8.5”)

Filled with beautiful illustrations, Carl in the Garden tells the story of one boy who opened a whole new world to those who came after him just by doing what he loved. (18 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5”)

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.

Original Publication Only Available from The Good and the Beautiful

Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack

$38.96
Level 7

Among the Leaves takes you on a trip outdoors and around the world to discover deciduous and evergreen trees and their essential roles in our ecosystem. Pairing fascinating, detailed descriptions with vibrant images, this book teaches you how these majestic trees have been a valuable resource to our biosphere for centuries. Grab a seat—or the branch of a willow—and immerse yourself in the beauty of trees.

Among the Leaves replaces Trees and Their World and is recommended to accompany the Botany science unit and expand learning for older students.

Original Publication Only Available from The Good and the Beautiful

Among the Leaves Botany Grades 7-8 Extension

$9.99

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 40-page Geology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

Geology Student Journal Grades 3-6

$6.49

Each student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 64-page Geology Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

Geology Student Journal Grades 7-8

$6.99

PDF for self printing

The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Geology science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family. 

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Geology Course Book (PDF)

$19.99

PDF for self printing

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 40-page Geology Student Journal, which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

Geology Student Journal Grades 3-6 (PDF)

$9.99

PDF for self printing

Each student grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 64-page Geology Student Journal, which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8  journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

Geology Student Journal Grades 7-8 (PDF)

$9.99