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We love books that touch the heart, that teach us something we didn't know before, and those that bridge gaps between where we are and where we want to be. Here are some of our favorites.

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The Book Tree

A mother/daughter team recommending “classic books, as well as books by Christian authors, some little-known books by great writers and poets, and a sizable collection of inspiring biographies.”

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Homeschooling for Eternity

Homeschooling for Eternity by Skeet Savage encourages us to become intentional as homeschoolers.

“This book has not been written by or about the perfect homeschooling family. Rather, it contains the simple testimony and practical advice of a veteran homeschooling single mother who successfully raised six children as she invested her life in full-time service to the Lord while trusting Him to provide for their needs and hold their family together against enormous odds. It was written for those who would like to homeschool but think they can’t, “because…” It was written for those who have homeschooled for several (even many) years, yet have somehow lost their vision and focus – maybe even having become so discouraged that they have completely forgotten why they ever thought they wanted to homeschool their children in the first place!”

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Books Children Love

Books Children Love: A Guide to the Best Children’s Literature by Elizabeth Wilson was written within a Charlotte Mason, living-book philosophy – that children need to be provided with “excellently written, interest-holding books on as wide a range of topics as possible” as part of the most “effective form of education.”

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All Through the Ages

All Through the Ages: History Through Literature Guide
Christine Miller

For those of us who pull together our own history studies, there is no better resource for finding books to tie in with the time period we are studying than All Through the Ages: History Through Literature Guide by Christine Miller. Now in its third edition, All Through the Ages provides a complete chronologically arranged array of books to complement any period of history.

Books are arranged by time period, subdivided by grade level (1-3, 4-6, 7-9, 10-12), and further subdivided by the following categories:

• Overview of the Era
• Specific Events
• Historical Fiction
• Literature
• Culture

Descriptions are not included, but most book listings do include very brief notes as to time period or series. The author complied this huge list of books from several different sources and provides a key denoting the original source.

Sections in the back of the book also provide book lists to help you find books that fit in with your geography, science, math, and art studies.  And for those with a classical bent, a Great Books section is also included.

You can find samples, and print or e-book ordering options at the publishers site.

This is one book we have turned to again and again throughout our homeschool journey.

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