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“Living” Math Booklist | My Family’s Favorites Books About Math

Booklists, Mathematics

“Living” Math Booklist | My Family’s Favorites Books About Math

Mathematician Biographies The Boy Who Loved Math by Deborah Heiligman The Boy Who Dreamed of Infinity by Amy Alznauer Nothing Stopped Sophie: The Story of Unshakable Mathematician Sophie Germain by ...
by jessr90 • May 6, 2025May 6, 2025
Children’s Books About The Civil War + Slavery

American History, Booklists

Children’s Books About The Civil War + Slavery

One of my favorite parts about homeschool is history. Once I learned about “living books” from Charlotte Mason all subjects came alive for me and my kids, but especially history. ...
by jessr90 • January 25, 2025January 25, 2025
Books About Trees: Exploring Tree Species and Seasonal Changes

Booklists, Nature Study

Books About Trees: Exploring Tree Species and Seasonal Changes

This year my family did a year-long tree study. According to the Handbook of Nature Study, we picked a tree in the fall and studied it –what do the leaves ...
by jessr90 • June 6, 2024June 6, 2024
Books about Ancient Greece: Must-Read Books for Young Learners

Ancient History, Booklists

Books about Ancient Greece: Must-Read Books for Young Learners

This year my oldest, who is 10 years old, began studying ancient history along with American history. We dedicated one term to Greek history, but didn’t get all the way ...
by jessr90 • May 28, 2024June 6, 2024
Westward Expansion Children’s Booklist

American History, Booklists

Westward Expansion Children’s Booklist

This year my family studied the historical time period from 1800-1900. There are so many interesting events, people, and topics to study that we only got through the Westward Expansion ...
by jessr90 • May 20, 2024May 20, 2024
The War of 1812 Booklist

American History, Booklists

The War of 1812 Booklist

This year my family is studying the 1800-1900 period of US history and we read so many good books during this time period that I simply cannot fit them into ...
by jessr90 • January 13, 2024January 13, 2024
Lewis and Clark (Corps of Discovery) Living Booklist

American History, Booklists, Living Books

Lewis and Clark (Corps of Discovery) Living Booklist

This year my family is studying the 1800-1900 period of US history and we read so many good books during this time period that I simply cannot fit them into ...
by jessr90 • January 13, 2024January 13, 2024
Mammoth Cave National Park | Study + Travel Guide

Booklists, Geography, National Parks

Mammoth Cave National Park | Study + Travel Guide

This park was one of my boys’ favorites. From the rich history of the cave to the actual adventure inside of it, it definitely became a core memory for them ...
by jessr90 • November 4, 2023November 4, 2023
Biscayne National Park | Study + Travel Guide

Booklists, Geography, National Parks

Biscayne National Park | Study + Travel Guide

This park is unique in that it  is the only national park that is mostly underwater! It must be explored by boat or by snorkeling. You can pay for a ...
by jessr90 • September 1, 2023September 2, 2023
Everglades National Park | Study + Travel Guide

Booklists, Geography, National Parks

Everglades National Park | Study + Travel Guide

In December 2021 my husband and I surprised our boys with an early Christmas gift: a weeklong trip to Florida, to visit Everglades National Park. We wrapped  a suitcase filled ...
by jessr90 • September 1, 2023November 4, 2023

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