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Microbes—The Tiny Creatures Around Us: by Rebecca Borger

$6.99
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Did you know there is an invisible world just as varied as the world you can see with your own two eyes? This invisible world is the world of microbes: tiny living creatures doing amazing jobs from on your very own skin to in the deepest parts of the ocean. Enjoy beautiful watercolor illustrations as you journey through this book to uncover an unseen world full of wonder. Each page will help you learn more about these tiny creatures and the important roles they play in our world.
  • 21 pages
  • Full-color illustrations
  • Paperback, perfect binding, 10"x7"
$6.99

The Good and the Beautiful Fungi Study: Kingdoms and Classification Grades 7-8 Extension

$8.99
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From the warm, humid forests of Madagascar to the frigid glaciers of Antarctica, and from the decomposing trunk of a fallen oak tree to the mystery leftovers in the back of your fridge, fungi are hard at work breaking down dead organic matter as the earth's recycling superstars. Get ready to be amazed, and enjoy exploring the captivating world of fungi! 11"x8.5", 48 pages, full color, perfect binding, written by Molly Sanchez This book is suggested to accompany our Kingdoms and Classification science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8. 
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Taxonomy Trivia: by The Good and the Beautiful Team

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The world is filled with carnivorous plants, fascinating mammals, and much more! In this colorful book, you will find that taxonomy, the classification of organisms, is complex and involves more than meets the eye. Through fascinating trivia that is both fun and engaging, you will learn about the classification of familiar and unique plants and animals, even some you may have never heard of.
  • 32 pages
  • Full-color illustrations
  • Paperback, perfect binding, 10"x7"
$6.99

Kingdoms and Classification Read-Aloud Book Pack

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Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Kingdoms and Classification Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Kingdoms and Classification study.

Discover and journey through the invisible world of the tiny living creatures doing amazing jobs from on your very own skin to in the deepest parts of the ocean in Microbes—The Tiny Creatures Around Us. (21 pages, 10”x7”) Through fascinating trivia that is both fun and engaging, you will learn about the classification of familiar and unique plants and animals, even some you may have never heard of in Taxonomy Trivia. (32 pages, 10”x7”)

These books are all published by The Good and the Beautiful Library and are designed to appeal to children in grades K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

$13.98

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Kingdoms and Classification: Student Journal Grades 3–6 (PDF)

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PDF for self-printing

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 32-page Kingdoms and Classification 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
  • 32 pages
  • Full-color
$9.99

Kingdoms and Classification: Student Journal Grades 7–8 (PDF)

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PDF for self-printing

Each student grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 56-page Kingdoms and Classification 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
  • 56 pages
  • Full-color
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Kingdoms and Classification: Course Book (PDF)

$19.99
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PDF for self-printing The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Kingdoms and Classification science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, vocabulary words, mini books, 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
  • 79 pages
  • Full-color
  • 11 lessons
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.  
$19.99

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Required Course Items

Kingdoms and Classification: Course Book: One Per Family

Details:
The full-color Course Book guides the parent through each lesson in the Kingdoms and Classification science course. Hands-on activities, vocabulary words, access to captivating videos, vocabulary words, mini books, 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. 
  • 79 pages
  • Full-color
  • 11 lessons
  • Wire binding; 8.5"x11"
A Student Journal for each child is also needed to complete this course.

Kingdoms and Classification: Student Journal Grades 3–6: One Per Student

Details:
Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 32-page Kingdoms and Classification 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.
  • 32 pages
  • Full-color
  • Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

Kingdoms and Classification: Student Journal Grades 7–8: One Per Student

Details:
Each student grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 56-page Kingdoms and Classification 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.
  • 56 pages
  • Full-color
  • Saddle-stitch binding; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5"x11"

Recommended Resources

The Good and the Beautiful Fungi Study: Kingdoms and Classification Grades 7-8 Extension

Details:
From the warm, humid forests of Madagascar to the frigid glaciers of Antarctica, and from the decomposing trunk of a fallen oak tree to the mystery leftovers in the back of your fridge, fungi are hard at work breaking down dead organic matter as the earth's recycling superstars. Get ready to be amazed, and enjoy exploring the captivating world of fungi! This book is suggested to accompany our Kingdoms and Classification Science Unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8. Purchase above.

Taxonomy Trivia: by The Good and the Beautiful Team

Details:
The world is filled with carnivorous plants, fascinating mammals, and much more! In this colorful book, you will find that taxonomy, the classification of organisms, is complex and involves more than meets the eye. Through fascinating trivia that is both fun and engaging, you will learn about the classification of familiar and unique plants and animals, even some you may have never heard of. 32 pages

Microbes—The Tiny Creatures Around Us: by Rebecca Borger

Details:
Did you know there is an invisible world just as varied as the world you can see with your own two eyes? This invisible world is the world of microbes: tiny living creatures doing amazing jobs from on your very own skin to in the deepest parts of the ocean. Enjoy beautiful watercolor illustrations as you journey through this book to uncover an unseen world full of wonder. Each page will help you learn more about these tiny creatures and the important roles they play in our world. 21 pages

Kingdoms and Classification Read-Aloud Book Pack

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Two full-color, interactive books included in the optional Paleontology Read-Aloud Book Pack expand learning and provide a fun, engaging addition to your Paleontology study. Purchase above. Includes:
  • Taxonomy Trivia by The Good and the Beautiful Team
  • Microbes—The Tiny Creatures Around Us by Rebecca Borger
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