2008-2009
Here is a list of books and resources we are using this year. The resource listed next to the category name is the “spine.” Supplemental resources will be listed in bullets after it.
I will be adding to it as I find and use new things.
History: The Usborne Book of World History (Guided Discovery Program)
- The Timetables of History by Bernard Grun
- The World in the Time of Alexander the Great by Fiona MacDonald
Sam really liked this one - Alexander the Great: The Life of a King and Conqueror by Rob Shone & Anita Ganeri
this is in a graphic novel format - The World in the Time of Charlemagne by Fiona MacDonald
Music Appreciation
- Iran: Persian Classical Music by Faramarz Classical Ensemble (1974 Nonesuch Records)
- AyePodcast from Footstompin.com (Scotland)
- Gregorian Chant: Salve Regina (1960 Universal International Music B.V.)
Art Appreciation
- Ancient Persia images from Karen’s Whimzy
- Book of Kells images from Wiki Commons
- Knotwork Tutorials from Aon Celtic
Vocabulary: Vocabulary Vine
Japanese
Latin: Minimus Secundus Pupil’s Book: Moving on in Latin
- Minimus Secundus Teacher’s Resource Book: Moving on in Latin
- Minimus Secundus Audio CD
- 201 Latin Verbs by Joseph Wohlberg
- Winnie Ille Pu translated by Alexander Lanard
Math
Science: Astronomy: Stars & Planets (Visual Factfinders Series)
- Usborne Spotters Guides: The Night Sky
- The Glow in the DarkNight Sky Book by Clint Hatchett
- Skywatching by David H. Levy
- The Night Sky Month by Month
- Discovering Earth’s Landforms & Surface Features by Dina Zike and Susan Simpson
- Infinite Worlds by Ray Villard and Lynette R. Cook
- The Rough Guide to the Earth by Martin Ince
Science: Earth Science: Planet Earth (Visual Factfinders Series)
- Make it Work! Earth by Baker/Haslam
Life Skills: Sewing
Poetry
- A Pot O’ Gold: A Treasury Of Irish Stories, Poetry, Folklore, And (of Course) Blarney
by Kathleen Krull
has recipes too!
