Posted in English History Social Studies / History

Heartwarming Tale: Moon Over Manifest

This Newbery Medal winning novel is a delightful, engaging story. Set during the depression in a small Kansas town, this redemptive tale features a unique cast of characters, witty dialogue, and a young feisty heroine.

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Posted in Book Reviews High School

New Teen Fiction: Charting the Course

Charting the Course is the newest teen adventure by Leslea Wahl. Hang on tight as the twists and turns of this high-seas adventure leave you…

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Posted in 5th grade Book Reviews English

Epic Adventure for Kids

This book for older elementary students is filled with quirky characters and brims with beautiful messages about the importance of family, love, and prayer.

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Posted in High School On-Line Classes

Franciscan University High School Advantage

High school students who are at least 16 years of age and either juniors or seniors may enroll in these college-level courses for the fall semester.

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Posted in English Spelling

Free Reading and Spelling Resources

All About Learning Press (the makers of All About Spelling and All About Reading) has a wonderful collection of free resources on their site.

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Posted in 4th grade 5th grade 6th grade 7th grade 8th grade High School Resources Science

Pearl and Thistle Helps Teen Girls Understand Their Bodies

Pearl and Thistle is designed to empower girls and women of all ages (and the men who love and care for them) to understand their cycles.

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Posted in High School Philosophy

The Philosophy of Man

The Philosophy of Man is a new high school offering from Tan Books. All of our Faith’s truths apply to the human soul. But do…

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Posted in Book Reviews English High School

Touching Tale for Teens

Brave Water is a moving tale about a single day in the life of a teenage girl from a remote African village. This book highlights many difficult topics that, sadly, are daily struggles for many people around the world. This unique story is told through multiple viewpoints, as well as numerous flashbacks, but mainly unfolds from Talitha’s point of view. During her long daily trek to the only freshwater source for her village, Talitha experiences a day that completely alters her life.

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Posted in High School Resources

Tan Books Presents: The Commentaries

The Commentaries is a podcast series from TAN in which you’ll learn how to read and understand history’s greatest Catholic works, from today’s greatest Catholic scholars.

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Avery's Battlefield
Posted in Book Reviews History

Middle-Grade Civil War Adventure

Avery’s Battlefield is a sweet historical novel for middle school students. The story follows two years in the life of Avery, a young teen boy, during the Civil War. This book would be a great way to introduce kids to that tumultuous time in American history.

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