Category: Pre K-8 Curriculum

Introduce your youngest learners to the exciting world of dinosaurs, rocks, earthquakes, volcanoes, maps, and more in this thoughtfully designed course. Including engaging stories, hands-on activities, and interactive audio narrations, the fun and simple lessons in Science for Little Hearts and Hands: Bones and Stones are a gentle introduction to paleontology and earth science for your children in preschool to second grade.

  • 30 short, engaging lessons
  • Beautifully illustrated storybook
  • Interactive audio narrations, activities, and experiments that explore scientific ideas
  • Foundational scientific learning presented in a child-friendly way
  • Perfect for preschool to 2nd grade

This course includes a full-color Parent Guide that walks you through teaching the lessons. Each lesson includes either a captivating story from The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones, an interactive audio narration, or activities and experiments that explore scientific ideas.

Many families find that teaching one lesson per week or more is ideal. This course will take one full school year to complete if it is completed at a pace of one lesson per week. If you plan to teach more than one lesson per week, we suggest also purchasing one of our other Little Hearts and Hands Science courses

*Note: The Science for Little Hearts and Hands: Bones and Stones course has been written with a focus on basic Bible principles, allowing all families to use this unit and add in their specific beliefs. This unit works well for those who hold either Young Earth or Old Earth beliefs.

Bones and Stones Course Set

$39.98

Print-at-home PDF

The Science for Little Hearts and Hands: Bones and Stones Parent Guide walks you through teaching each of the 30 interactive lessons. Each lesson requires minimal preparation and includes either a beautifully illustrated story from The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones, or a short, engaging audio.


The Big Book of Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones is also needed to complete this course. To purchase the PDF version of The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones, click here.

*NOTE: Downloads are final sale and may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

Parent Guide Bones and Stones (PDF)

$14.99

Print-at-home PDF

The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones contains fourteen beautifully illustrated stories that will inspire interest and wonder in a variety of science topics. Your child will enjoy learning about fossils with Grandpa Dom, the exciting work of paleontologists, ancient sea creatures and dinosaurs, and earthquakes among other engaging and educational stories. The Science for Little Hearts and Hands Parent Guide: Bones and Stones will prompt you to read each story throughout the course.


The Science for Little Hearts and Hands Parent Guide: Bones and Stones is also needed to complete this course. To purchase the PDF version of Bones and Stones Parent Guide, click here.

*NOTE: Downloads are final sale and may not be refunded, returned, credited, or exchanged.

The Big Book of Science Stories Bones and Stones (PDF)

$24.99

The Parent Guide: Bones and Stones walks you through teaching each of the 30 interactive lessons. Each lesson requires minimal preparation and includes either a beautifully illustrated story from The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones, or a short, engaging audio. 


The Big Book of Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones is also needed to complete this course.

Parent Guide—Bones and Stones

$14.99

The Big Book of Science Stories: Bones and Stones contains fourteen beautifully illustrated stories that will inspire interest and wonder in a variety of science topics. Your child will enjoy learning about fossils with Grandpa Dom, the exciting work of paleontologists, ancient sea creatures and dinosaurs, and earthquakes among other engaging and educational stories. The Parent Guide: Bones and Stones will prompt you to read each story throughout the course.


The Parent Guide: Bones and Stones is also needed to complete this course.

The Big Book of Science Stories—Bones and Stones

$24.99
Level 1B

Billy and Ella work hard to grow plants in their garden. When their favorite vegetables start disappearing, they are determined to find the garden thief. Who could be stealing their peas? It’s up to them to find the clues and crack the case!


Mystery of the Missing Peas is part of the Billy and Ella Mysteries series. Showing the importance of friendship, teamwork, and making new friends, these level 1B books are original publications meant for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

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Mystery of the Missing Peas by Tessa Greene

$6.99
Level 1B

Billy and Ella love their adorable cat, Mittens, very much. When Mittens disappears one day, the two children gather their friends to look for clues that could lead to their beloved cat. Their mystery-solving skills lead them to an unexpected surprise that Billy and Ella will never forget!


Mittens Is Missing is part of the Billy and Ella Mysteries series. Showing the importance of friendship, teamwork, and making new friends, these level 1B books are original publications meant for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

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Mittens Is Missing by Tessa Greene

$6.99
Level 1B

Billy and Ella love to meet new friends almost as much as they love solving mysteries. However, for their new neighbor, Hank, making friends can be hard and scary. Together with their friend Jade, Ella and Billy set out to solve the mystery of how to help Hank feel welcome in his new neighborhood.


Mystery of the Kid Next Door is part of the Billy and Ella Mysteries series. Showing the importance of friendship, teamwork, and making new friends, these level 1B books are original publications meant for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

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Mystery of the Kid Next Door by Tessa Greene

$6.99
Level 1B

Billy and Ella team up for a brand-new mystery. Jade has lost her silver ring! Join the three friends as they work together and use their critical-thinking skills to solve this case.


Mystery of the Silver Ring is part of the Billy and Ella Mysteries series. Showing the importance of friendship, teamwork, and making new friends, these level 1B books are original publications meant for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

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Mystery of the Silver Ring by Tessa Greene

$6.99
Level 2B

Maria’s world is brown, brown, brown! That is, except for her beautiful Sunday dress, and the wonderfully-colored stained glass windows at the church. When a storm causes a tree to fall and shatter the precious windows, Maria wants to do something to help earn enough money to replace them. Her ideas, her hard work, and her generosity bring beautiful colors and joy to the entire community.


Maria’s Many Colors is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are 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.

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Maria’s Many Colors by Breckyn Wood

$6.99
Level 2B

Maria’s story begins and ends with cookies—birthday cookies! For her birthday Maria gets a purse, not the dress she wanted! She quickly decides to earn money to buy one. While at the market, she meets Carlos, a hungry boy with no family. Will Maria help Carlos, or will she save her coins for herself? One day three items go missing from the market. Were they stolen? Follow Maria as she finds ways to give and forgive.


Maria’s Many Cookies is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are 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.

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Maria’s Many Cookies by Breckyn Wood

$6.99
Level 2B

Maria has been invited to visit her uncle Bruno and aunt Ana! She is particularly excited to see her cousin Carmen again, but when Maria arrives, Carmen does not seem very happy to see her. If there’s anything Maria knows how to do, though, it’s how to help people and be kind! Maria and her cousins set out to help Carmen overcome her mysterious sadness and learn about the nature of friendship along the way.


Maria’s Many Cousins is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are 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.

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Maria’s Many Cousins by Breckyn Wood

$6.99
Level 2B

Fire! Fire! When a lantern falls and breaks, an unexpected disaster strikes. Join Maria, her inspiring school teacher, and a pile of kittens as Maria learns new lessons and gets a few surprises along the way.


Maria’s Many Kittens is part of The Maria Series. These level 2B original publications are 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.

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Maria’s Many Kittens by Breckyn Wood

$6.99
Level 1A

On a beautiful spring day, Gran shows up with a big surprise—a box of adorable puppies! The girl knows just which puppy she wants, but there’s just one problem—she doesn’t know what to name her new pup! It doesn’t look like a Sally or Bess or seem like a Dash or Scout. Come along on this delightful tale as the young girl takes her new pup on adventures and finally decides on the perfect name.


A Dog Named Sniff—Book 1 is part of A Dog Named Sniff series. These level 1A books are original publications perfect for children who have completed kindergarten. It is recommended that they be read in order.

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A Dog Named Sniff—Book 1 by Jenny Phillips

$6.99
Level 1A

Sniff is a very lovable and curious dog. When the family decides to bring her along on their camping adventure, she lets her curiosity run a bit too wild and gets into trouble. Join Sniff as she discovers how helpful family can be in times of need.


A Dog Named Sniff—Book 2 is part of A Dog Named Sniff series. These level 1A books are original publications perfect for children who have completed kindergarten. It is recommended that they be read in order.

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A Dog Named Sniff—Book 2 by Jenny Phillips

$6.99
Level 1A

Surprise! Sniff is having puppies! The little girl is so excited about the new arrivals but feels sad when it is time to find homes for the sweet pups. One by one, the puppies are chosen and carried away—all except one. Come along with the girl and her best pal, Sniff, as they search for a home for the littlest puppy.


A Dog Named Sniff—Book 3 is part of A Dog Named Sniff series. These paperback level 1A books are original publications perfect for children who have completed kindergarten. It is recommended that they be read in order.  

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A Dog Named Sniff—Book 3 by Jenny Phillips

$6.99
Level 1B

With the help of some cardboard boxes and other supplies, brothers Ted and Tom embark on wonderful adventures, racing down frozen hills and fighting for survival on a roaring sea. Join the brothers in these two delightful tales to be reminded that a little imagination goes a long way.


Ted and Tom Go Back in Time is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.

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Ted and Tom and the Tall, Tall Peak by Jenny Phillips

$6.99
Level 1B

With the help of some cardboard boxes and other supplies, brothers Ted and Tom travel through time, exploring an ancient land of dinosaurs and seeking a brave knight’s castle. Join the brothers in these two delightful adventures to be reminded that a little imagination goes a long way.


Ted and Tom Go Back in Time is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.

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Ted and Tom Go Back in Time by Shannen Yauger

$6.99
Level 1B

Using some cardboard boxes and lots of creativity, brothers Ted and Tom zoom around a racetrack in their yellow race car and then save the day on the rails in their bright green train engine. Join the boys in two new adventures as they show that a little imagination goes a long way.


Ted and Tom Speed Off is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.

Ted and Tom Speed Off by Shannen Yauger

$6.99
Level 1B

All it takes is a few supplies and a little imagination, and Ted and Tom are off to new heights and faraway adventures. Join these clever brothers as they dream up their next journeys, soaring in a plane over mountains and rivers, and swooping in their kite along with the birds.


Ted and Tom Fly Away is part of the Ted and Tom Adventures series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They may be read in any order.

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Ted and Tom Fly Away by Shannen Yauger

$6.99
Level 7

Those who dared to journey to the kingdom of Trielle through the ominous, dark forest were usually never seen again. Thus, Lantern Lane was created and lined with beckoning lanterns set aglow to guide travelers each night. Fourteen-year-old Letty is perfectly content with her life on Lantern Lane until she faces her father’s mysterious disappearance and then is mistaken for the princess’s runaway lady-in-waiting. Whisked to the castle, Letty finds herself in a whole new world as she learns about life in the castle and faces unexpected challenges. Featuring beautiful writing, a hallmark of The Good and the Beautiful literature, Book 1 of the Lantern Lane series is sure to uplift, entertain, and inspire.


Lantern Lane—Book 1 is the first book in the Lantern Lane series. These level 7 original publications are perfect for children reading at an upper elementary or middle school level. It is recommended they be read in order.

Please note: Slightly more complex writing is found in the later books in the Lantern Lane series. This series has been releveled to level 7, but your book may have level 6 printed on the spine.

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Lantern Lane—Book 1 by Tessa Greene

$7.49
Level 7

“She took another deep breath, grabbed the handle firmly again, and pulled upward with all her might. Slowly, the door started to creak open, inch by inch, until the opening was wide enough for Letty to slip inside. The door closed solidly above her head. This was it; she was in. No turning back now.”

The castle is bustling as it prepares for the arrival of the prince of Pelorias. As Letty is caught up in all the action, puzzling things continue to happen around the castle. Demonstrating courage and integrity, Letty works hard to support Princess Maisy while also trying to unravel the deepening mysteries.


Lantern Lane—Book 2 is the second book in the Lantern Lane series. These level 7 original publications are perfect for children reading at an upper elementary or middle school level. It is recommended they be read in order.

Please note: Slightly more complex writing is found in the later books in the Lantern Lane series. This series has been releveled to level 7, but your book may have level 6 printed on the spine.

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Lantern Lane—Book 2 by Tessa Greene

$7.49
Level 7

All is not well in the castle of Trielle. Between the problematic visiting royals and withheld secrets, Letty and Princess Maisy realize their safety is in jeopardy, and they start to devise a daring plan to save both the men in the dungeon and the kingdom. With mysterious alliances, the nosy new captain of the guard, ballroom dances, and a royal proposal, Letty’s courage, kindness, and strength will be tested in ways she has never experienced before.


Lantern Lane—Book 3 is the third book in the Lantern Lane series. These level 7 original publications are perfect for children reading at an upper elementary or middle school level. It is recommended they be read in order.

Original Publication Only Available from The Good and the Beautiful

Lantern Lane—Book 3 By Tessa Greene

$7.49
Level 1B

Little brother Ed wants to fly! But when he gets hurt jumping off a tree stump, he finds that flying is more difficult than he thought. Can Ed’s dad find a safer way for him to fly? Join the Cook family—Mom and Dad, brothers Ed, Will, and Mack, and even the dog, Flop—for the first adventure on Pine Cone Hill.


Pine Cone Hill—Book 1 is the first book in the Pine Cone Hill series. These level 1B books are original publications perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. It is recommended that they be read in order.

Pine Cone Hill—Book 1 by Shannen Yauger

$7.49