The Good and the Beautiful Eighth-Grade Courses Are Open and Go!

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  • Level 8 Basic Bundle

    $180.88 TOTAL

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    Level 8 Basic Bundle Includes:

    • Abraham Lincoln book and book study
    • Touch of Magic book and book study
    • Wild Like the Foxes book and book study
    • Grammar and Writing Guide
    • Pre-Algebra | Math 8 Course Set — Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 1, Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 2, Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 3, Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 4, Pre-Algebra Answers & Solutions Manual, access to Pre-Algebra Videos

    The Level 8 Basic Bundle has everything you need for your eighth grader to complete a full year of learning in math and language arts, including reading and writing.

    Add the bundle to your cart, and then be sure to scroll down to choose science, history, and electives courses. Add some books for independent reading too.

    A new full-length Level 8 Language Arts Course is anticipated to be released in summer 2027. Our Level 8 Book Studies will still be available for purchase through early 2027.

Level 8 Options at a Glance

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NEW! Simply Spelling

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  • FREE Simply Spelling Online Program

    Grades 4–8

    Simply Spelling is a groundbreaking new program from the Good and the Beautiful that is truly like no other! This FREE online program is effective, self-directed, and completely customized to each individual child. Gentle, nature-based themes are used throughout the 26 levels of activities covering frequently used spelling words, homophones and commonly confused words, and spelling rules and principles. 

    Sign up or login at courses.goodandbeautiful.com.

    This program, designed for students in grades 4–8, is integrated into our brand-new language arts courses, or it can be used as a standalone spelling course. 


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Optional Eighth-Grade Bundles

  • Level 6 Creative Writing Books | The Good and the Beautiful

    Creative Writing Bundle

    The Creative Writing 1 & 2 Notebooks are filled with a variety of short, creative writing exercises to help children get their creative writing juices flowing!

    Skills your child will practice:

    • Writing fiction, dialogue, and poetry
    • Overcoming writer’s block
    • Descriptive language
    • Creating engaging characters and plots

    The Creative Writing Bundle includes:

    • Creative Writing 1
    • Creative Writing 2


    $29.98 TOTAL
  • Lantern Lane Full Series | The Good and the Beautiful

    Lantern Lane Series Books 1-6

    The books in the Lantern Lane series are level 7/8 original publications, perfect for children reading at an upper elementary or middle school level. It is recommended that they be read in order.
    Includes:

    • Lantern Lane—Book 1 
    • Lantern Lane—Book 2
    • Lantern Lane—Book 3
    • Lantern Lane—Book 4
    • Lantern Lane—Book 5
    • Lantern Lane—Book 6


    $44.94 TOTAL
  • New book series release "Far Side of the Sea" by Rebecca Burnworth | The Good and the Beautiful

    Far Side of the Sea Series Books 1-2

    The Far Side of the Sea books are level 7/8 original publications meant for middle grade students who have passed the level 7/8 assessment on the reading placement test. It is recommended they be read in order. 
    Includes:

    • Far Side of the Sea—Book 1 
    • Far Side of the Sea—Book 2


    $14.98 TOTAL

Level 8 Book Studies Language Arts

Each Level 8 Book Study contains self-guided lessons that lead the student through the chosen book as he or she studies language arts, geography, and art.Items needed to complete a book study: the book study booklet, the novel, Grammar and Writing Guide (this non-consumable guide is also used for the high school courses), a blank (unlined) notebook for writing and drawing, and art supplies specific to each book study. A new full-length Level 8 Language Arts Course is anticipated to be released in summer 2027. Our Level 8 Book Studies will still be available for purchase through early 2027.
  • Level 8 Book Study: Abraham Lincoln | The Good and the Beautiful

    Abraham Lincoln

    This book study contains 28 lessons that guide the student through the book Abraham Lincoln by Wilbur Fisk Gordy.


    Includes:

    • Book Study (108 pages)
    • Abraham Lincoln by Wilbur Fisk Gordy (204 pages)


    $21.98 TOTAL
  • Level 8 Book Study: The Touch of Magic & The Story of My Life | The Good and the Beautiful

    The Touch of Magic and The Story of My Life

    This book study contains 28 lessons that guide the student through the books The Touch of Magic by Lorena A. Hickok and The Story of My Life by Helen Keller.


    Includes:

    • Book Study (109 pages)
    • The Touch of Magic by Lorena A. Hickok and The Story of My Life by Helen Keller (270 pages)


    $22.98 TOTAL
  • Level 8 Book Study: Wild Like The Foxes | The Good and the Beautiful

    Wild Like the Foxes

    This book study contains 19 lessons that guide the student through the books Wild Like the Foxes by Anauta.


    Includes:

    • Book Study (73 pages)
    • Wild Like the Foxes by Anauta (149 pages)


    $22.98 TOTAL

Family-Style Learning

The Good and the Beautiful Science Unit Studies and History Courses are designed for family-style learning. Teach your children all at once. Children use their own age-appropriate workbook while your family learns together.
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  • Science Units

    The family-style science unit studies are designed for students in grades 3–8. There are 19 unit studies to choose from.

    • We recommend families complete 3–5 science units per year.
    • Units can be completed in any order.
    • Courses include helpful videos, hands-on experiments and engaging activities.
    • Science units average 12–14 lessons each.
    • Purchase one course book for your family and an age-appropriate student journal for each child.
    Choose Your Family-Style Science Units
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  • History

    Grades 3–8

    The full-color, family-style history courses for grades 3–8 can be completed in any order. Most families complete the history courses in order, beginning with History Year 1. Each year-long history course takes families on a journey through time around the world.

    To review the Scope & Sequence or to read more on the differences between the courses, click here.

    We recommend starting history when your oldest child is in third grade. K–2 students can listen in with the family. The History Activity Book is available as an optional resource for these younger students.

    • Complete one family-style history course per year.
    • Each course contains four units, covering ancient through modern history.
    • Use the Time Line Book and Time Tunnel Review Cards throughout all four courses.

    Note: History Year 1 and History Year 2 released in 2025. History Year 3 was released in July 2026. History Year 4 is anticipated to release February 2027.

    US Constitution and Government is a 32-lesson course recommended for grades 4–8. Kindergartners–third graders can follow along using the US Constitution Activity Book.

    Choose a Family-Style History Course

State Studies

Explore the unique history, geography, and culture of each US state with our new State Studies courses! Each State Study is consumable, so each student will need their own book. We look forward to releasing 4–5 new State Studies each year. Bookmark the States Studies page for the latest updates.

  • A collage of the Arizona State Study course materials | The Good and the Beautiful

    Arizona State Study

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    Arizona State Study book, Arizona State Study Answer Key PDF

    $22.99
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    California State Study

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    California State Study book, California State Study Answer Key PDF

    $22.99
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  • A collage of the Florida State Study materials | The Good and the Beautiful

    Florida State Study

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    Florida State Study book, Florida State Study Answer Key PDF

    $22.99
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  • A collage of the Texas State Study materials | The Good and the Beautiful

    Texas State Study

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    Texas State Study book, Texas State Study Answer Key PDF

    $22.99
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  • A collage of the Utah State Study course materials | The Good and the Beautiful

    Utah State Study

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    Utah State Study book, Utah State Study PDF Answer Key

    $22.99
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Electives

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  • Independent Electives

    Oil Painting, 50 Books Club, Music Appreciation 1, Music Appreciation 2, Drawing 1, Drawing 2, and Cooking 1 are the first of our brand-new, hands-on electives courses designed for grades 3 and up. Our creative team of writers, designers, and editors is busy creating a brand-new line of The Good and the Beautiful Elective courses that students will find highly engaging and enjoyable. 

    Watch for more new and exciting electives releasing throughout 2026 and beyond! Visit our Choose Electives page for more information.

    Choose Electives
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  • Typing

    Grades 3+

    Students in grades 3–6 journey around the world through seven levels of engaging typing lessons, practice, and games. Mastering typing skills is fun and memorable with our new online Good and Beautiful Typing program! With your family account, up to six children can learn at once on their own devices.

    Program Features

    • Unlimited online access for up to six students
    • Thorough lessons that teach the fundamentals of typing
    • Practice exercises that apply learning in an engaging way
    • Fun games that challenge speed and accuracy
    • Extra practice to solidify skills
    • Checkpoints that track progress and growth
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    50 Books Club

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    Computer Skills

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  • A collage of the Cooking 1 course book and pages from a lesson on oatmeal | The Good and the Beautiful

    Cooking 1

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  • A collage of the cover and lesson 10 pages from the Drawing 1 elective | The Good and the Beautiful

    Drawing 1

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    Drawing 2

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  • A collage of sample pages and the cover of "Learn to Illustrate" with a sticker that says "New Release" | The Good and the Beautiful

    Learn to Illustrate: Children's Book Illustrations

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  • Music Appreciation Badge Book | The Good and The Beautiful

    Music Appreciation 1

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    Music Appreciation Student Book, access to lesson videos

    $17.99
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  • The elective Music Appreciation 2 with sample pages and a video with a sticker that says "New Release" | The Good and the Beautiful

    Music Appreciation 2

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    Music Appreciation Student Book, access to lesson videos

    $17.99
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  • The elective Oil Painting with sample pages and a sticker that says "New Release" | The Good and the Beautiful

    Oil Painting

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  • The cover of "My Electives Badge Book" | The Good and the Beautiful

    My Electives Badge Book

    One per student
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Purchase Eighth-Grade Resources Individually Below

  • Level 8 Book Study: Abraham Lincoln

    Level 8 Book Study: Abraham Lincoln

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  • Abraham Lincoln

    Abraham Lincoln

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  • Level 8 Book Study: The Touch of Magic and The Story of My Life

    Level 8 Book Study: The Touch of Magic and The Story of My Life

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  • The Touch of Magic and The Story of My Life

    The Touch of Magic and The Story of My Life

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  • Level 8 Book Study: Wild Like the Foxes

    Level 8 Book Study: Wild Like the Foxes

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  • Wild Like the Foxes

    Wild Like the Foxes

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  • The course book cover "Grammar & Writing Guide" | The Good and the Beautiful

    High School: Grammar & Writing Guide

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  • Pre-Algebra | Math 8

    Pre-Algebra | Math 8: Course Set

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    Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 1, Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 2, Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 3, Pre-Algebra Course Book Part 4, Pre-Algebra Answers & Solutions Manual, Access to Pre-Algebra Videos

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  • Extra Practice Worksheets: Pre-Algebra (PDF)

    Extra Practice Worksheets: Pre-Algebra (PDF)

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    Math Scratch Pad

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  • The Good and the Beautiful Science curriculum featuring Paleontology, Wonders of Energy, Kingdoms and Classification, Motion and Simple Machines, High School Biology, and The Big Book of Science Stories.

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