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Botany: Course Book: One Per Family

The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Botany science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary... words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.

124 pages
Full color
13 lessons
Wire binding; 8.5″x11″

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Botany: Student Journal Grades 3-6: One Per Student

$6.49

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 48-page Botany Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and... worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

48 pages
Full color
Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

Botany: Student Journal Grades 7-8: One Per Student

$6.99

Each student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 72-page Botany Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games,... and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

72 pages
Full color
Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

Botany: Science Activity Book

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Grades K–2 The Botany: Science Activity Bookis an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your... younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the world of plants, trees, and flowers!

31 pages

Black-and-white illustrations

Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5”x11”

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Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack

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Three full-color, interactive books and one game included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Packexpand learning and provide a... fun, engaging addition to your Botany study.
The unique, interactive The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study book helps children feel wonder as they discover forty stunning flowers found around the world. (43 pages, hard-cover, 11”x8.5”)

As children and parents play The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game, they will effortlessly master the identification and names of 40 flowers as they have fun. (40 full-color, double-sided cards in a custom box)

As you read about two amazing woman botanists and their adventures in Plant Hunters, you'll find that it's never too late, nor too early, to follow your dreams. (23 pages, full-color, 11”x8.5”)

Filled with beautiful illustrations, Carl in the Garden tells the story of one boy who opened a whole new world to those who came after him just by doing what he loved. (18 pages, full-color, 11"x8.5”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful and are designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the science unit. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

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Among the Leaves: by The Good and the Beautiful Team

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Level 7Among the Leaves takes you on a trip outdoors and around the world to discover deciduous and evergreen... trees and their essential roles in our ecosystem. Pairing fascinating, detailed descriptions with vibrant images, this book teaches you how these majestic trees have been a valuable resource to our biosphere for centuries. Grab a seat—or the branch of a willow—and immerse yourself in the beauty of trees.

79 pages

Full-color photos and illustrations

Paperback, perfect binding, 11"x8.5"

Among the Leaves replaces Trees and Their World and is recommended to accompany the Botany science unit and expand learning for older students.

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Get your green thumbs ready! As a botanist, your young scientists will learn how little seeds grow into blooming flowers and how plants and trees make their own food through photosynthesis. You won’t want to miss God’s handiwork displayed in the hands-on activities, captivating videos, and simple experiments included in this colorful, life-filled science unit.

Each family will need one copy of the course book and one student journal per child. Don’t miss the read-aloud book pack and 7–8 extension book available below to expand learning!

Lesson 1 – Introduction to Botany
Lesson 2 – The Life Cycle of a Plant
Lesson 3 – Parts of a Plant
Lesson 4 – Seeds
Lesson 5 – Flowers: Part 1
Lesson 6 – Flowers: Part 2
Lesson 7 – Leaves
Lesson 8 – Photosynthesis
Lesson 9 – Plant Cells
Lesson 10 – Plant Classification
Lesson 11 – Growing Plants
Lesson 12 – Trees
Lesson 13 – Carnivorous and Poisonous Plants

The Good and the Beautiful science team has created original, high-quality videos to accompany our science units, making the courses even easier to teach! The Botany science unit includes access to helpful, engaging videos modeling nearly every experiment in the course plus additional videos that highlight specific topics such as cacti and redwoods. Access the Botany videos here.

*Note: Science units do not need to be taught in any particular order. However, it is very helpful to complete the Kingdoms and Classification unit before Botany and Mammals.

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Botany: Science Activity Book

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Grades K–2 The Botany: Science Activity Bookis an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your... younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the world of plants, trees, and flowers!

31 pages
Black-and-white illustrations
Paperback; saddle-stitch binding; 8.5”x11”

Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack

$38.96

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Three full-color, interactive books and one game included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Packexpand learning and provide a... fun, engaging addition to your Botany study.

The unique, interactive The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study book helps children feel wonder as they discover forty stunning flowers found around the world. (43 pages, hard-cover, 11”x8.5”)

As children and parents play The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game, they will effortlessly master the identification and names of 40 flowers as they have fun. (40 full-color, double-sided cards in a custom box)

As you read about two amazing woman botanists and their adventures in Plant Hunters, you'll find that it's never too late, nor too early, to follow your dreams. (23 pages, full-color, 11”x8.5”)

Filled with beautiful illustrations, Carl in the Garden tells the story of one boy who opened a whole new world to those who came after him just by doing what he loved. (18 pages, full-color, 11"x8.5”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful and are designed to appeal to children in grades 3–8, although younger students may enjoy reading along with older siblings who are completing the science unit. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Among the Leaves: by The Good and the Beautiful Team

$9.99

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Level 7Among the Leaves takes you on a trip outdoors and around the world to discover deciduous and evergreen... trees and their essential roles in our ecosystem. Pairing fascinating, detailed descriptions with vibrant images, this book teaches you how these majestic trees have been a valuable resource to our biosphere for centuries. Grab a seat—or the branch of a willow—and immerse yourself in the beauty of trees.

79 pages
Full-color photos and illustrations
Paperback, perfect binding, 11"x8.5"

Among the Leaves replaces Trees and Their World and is recommended to accompany the Botany science unit and expand learning for older students.

Nature Notebook

$11.99

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The Nature Notebookhelps your children explore nature and enjoy writing through journal prompts and activities that encourage exploration, imagination,... love of nature, and appreciation for God and His wonderful creations. This beautifully designed notebook is carefully planned to help children gain an inquisitive and grateful mind as they explore the beauties and wonders around them.

The Nature Notebook is divided into five sections: one for each season and one to be completed any time of the year.

117 pages
Black-and-white text and illustrations
Paperback; wire binding; 8.5"x11"

The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study

$11.99

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One of the main purposes of The Good and the Beautiful is to help children feel wonder and appreciation for... all of God’s creations. In this unique, interactive book, children have the chance to discover forty stunning flowers found around the world, notice incredible patterns, and use their imaginations as they experience delightful details and learn the names of some everyday and unusual flowers. This book pairs perfectly with The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game.

43 pages
Full-color photos and illustrations
Hardcover, perfect binding, 10.75″x8.25"

The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game

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Children and parents will enjoy two engaging games that can be played with this gorgeous deck of over-sized cards: Pick... a Flower and Sun Hat. Players will eﬀortlessly master the identiﬁcation and names of 40 ﬂowers as they have fun. This game pairs perfectly with The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study book.

40 full-color, double-sided cards in custom box

Plant Hunters—The Stories of Two Woman Botanists: by Amy Drorbaugh

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Step outside into nature and look around. Do you see the trees, notice the grass, and smell the scent of... the woods? Ann Atkins discovered her love for plants when she was just a little girl. Following her father, she discovered beauty in the world around here. Ynes Mexia struggled through grief and loneliness for much of her life. When she was in her ﬁſties, she, too, discovered a passion for plants. As you read about these amazing botanists and their adventures, remember that whether you discover your life passion at the age of ﬁve or ﬁſty-ﬁve, it is never too late, nor too early, to follow your dreams.

23 pages
Full-color, 11"X8.5"

Carl in the Garden: by Molly Sanchez

$7.99

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Have you ever wondered where plant names come from? More than three hundred years ago, a little boy was born... who would forever change the way that plants were named. Born in Sweden, Carl Linnaeus was fascinated by the many plants around him, and he thought up a way of naming and grouping plants together that is still used today. He even discovered many new plants along the way. Filled with beautiful illustrations, Carl in the Garden tells the story of one boy who opened a whole new world to those who came after him just by doing what he loved.

18 pages
Full-color, 11"x8.5"

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Botany: Course Book (PDF)

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PDF for self-printingThe full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Botany science course. Hands-on activities,... engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.

PDF for self-printing
124 pages
Full color
13 lessons

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Botany: Student Journal Grades 3-6 (PDF)

$9.99

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PDF for self printingEach student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 48-page Botany Student Journal, which includes... interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

PDF for self printing
48 pages
Full color

Botany: Student Journal Grades 7-8 (PDF)

$9.99

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PDF for self printingEach student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 72-page Botany Student Journal, which... includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

PDF for self printing
72 pages
Full color

Botany (PDF): Science Activity Book

$9.99

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Grades K–2Print-at-home PDFThe Botany: Science Activity Bookis an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2.... Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the world of plants, trees, and flowers!

Print-at-home PDF
31 pages
Black-and-white illustrations; 8.5”x11”

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

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Botany: Course Book: One Per Family

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The full-color 124-page Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Botany science course. Hands-on activities, engaging videos, vocabulary words, beautiful illustrations and images, along with engaging information is found throughout the course. Once you gather any simple lesson supplies, the lessons are open-and-go. Just turn to a lesson and start reading and learning together! This course is taught family-style and only one Course Book is needed per family.

124 pages
Full color
13 lessons
Wire binding; 8.5″x11″

A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

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Botany: Student Journal Grades 3-6: One Per Student

Details:

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 48-page Botany Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities.

48 pages
Full color
Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

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Botany: Student Journal Grades 7-8: One Per Student

Details:

Each student in grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 72-page Botany Student Journal which includes interactive activities, games, and worksheets the child will complete during the lessons. The parent-led lessons in the Course Book will direct the student regarding when to complete the Student Journal activities. The grades 7–8 journal also includes a student-directed Lesson Extension for each lesson. These allow your older students to dive deeper into the lesson concepts.

72 pages
Full color
Saddle-stitch binding; three hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

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Botany: Science Activity Book

Details:

The Botany: Science Activity Book is an engaging science resource for your students in grades K–2. Now your younger children can join in alongside their older siblings and learn about the world of plants, trees, and flowers!

31 pages

View Sample

Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack

Details:

Three full-color, interactive books and one game included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your botany study.

Includes:

The Good and the Beautiful Flower Study book
The Good and the Beautiful Flower Game
Plant Hunters—The Stories of Two Woman Botanists by Amy Drorbaugh
Carl in the Garden by Molly Sanchez

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Among the Leaves: by The Good and the Beautiful Team

Details:

This book replaces Trees and Their World, and is recommended as extra reading for students in Grades 7–8.

Among the Leaves takes you on a trip outdoors and around the world to discover deciduous and evergreen trees and their essential roles in our ecosystem. Pairing fascinating, detailed descriptions with vibrant images, this book teaches you how these majestic trees have been a valuable resource to our biosphere for centuries. Grab a seat—or the branch of a willow—and immerse yourself in the beauty of trees.

79 pages

View Sample

Nature Notebook

Details:

The Nature Notebook helps your children explore nature and enjoy writing through journal prompts and activities that encourage exploration, imagination, love of nature, and appreciation for God and His wonderful creations. This beautifully designed notebook is carefully planned to help children gain an inquisitive and grateful mind as they explore the beauties and wonders around them.

The Nature Notebook is divided into five sections: one for each season and one to be completed any time of the year.

117 pages