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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.

Level 8 Options at a Glance

Are you looking to add more to your eighth grade? Use the links below to jump ahead or continue scrolling to see all our level 8 options.

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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.
  • 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 Year 1 and History Year 2 courses for grades 3–8 promote truth, spark critical thinking, and encourage family interaction. 

    • Start with History Year 1.
    • 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 is scheduled to release late July 2026 followed by History Year 4 by the end of 2026.

    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

Electives

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  • Independent Electives

    50 Books Club, Music Appreciation 1, Drawing 1, 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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    50 Books Club

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  • New Release | Cooking 1 Elective | The Good and the Beautiful

    Cooking 1

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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

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    Drawing 1

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    My Electives Badge Book

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Purchase Eighth-Grade Resources Individually Below

Do you want to purchase courses individually? Continue scrolling to purchase eighth-grade resources a la carte.
Click on the course image or title to go to the product page where you will find full course descriptions and answers to FAQs as well as the option to purchase PDFs or individual course components. Please note: All digital downloads and PDFs are non-refundable. As always, our K–8 Language Arts and Math courses are available as free PDF downloads so you can explore the courses in-depth.

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.

For more information, download each book study sample and read the “About the Book Study” section.

Why were the book studies created?
The Good and the Beautiful curriculum has no Level 8 Language Arts course. The language arts courses go from Level 7 to the high school courses. Level 8 Book Studies are designed for students who have completed the Level 7 Language Arts Course but do not want to start high school courses yet.

  • 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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    High School: Grammar & Writing Guide

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Pre-Algebra | Math 8

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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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  • Choose 1 history course for your family

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    Choose 2–3 electives for each child

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