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″

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″

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

Learn about the habitats and behaviors of 20 different songbirds, each of them so different and yet so beautiful in The Good and the Beautiful Songbirds Study by Molly Sanchez. (45 pages, full-color, 11″X8.5″, hardcover with fabric bookmark)

Join the mission as we learn about the delightful whooping crane and the innovative, groundbreaking, and comical lengths rescuers went to to ensure these amazing specimens of God’s handiwork would be around for future generations to enjoy in Mission Migration by Ileana Board. (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 K–8. Lessons will prompt students when to read these optional books, but they are not integrated with the lessons.

Level 7

Take a journey through nature with John James Audubon, the man whose love of birds led to the creation of the National Audubon Society. From his childhood in the tropical forests of Haiti to his travels along America’s Mississippi River, Audubon was inspired by the beauty of the natural world. Climb with him up a mountain to find an eagle and descend into mosquito-filled marshes in search of herons while exploring stunning recreations of Audubon’s work.

• 38 pages
• Full-color photos and illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5″x5.5″

On the Wings of Wonder—The Story of John James Audubon replaces The Story of John J. Audubon and is recommended to accompany the Birds science unit and expand learning for older students.

Help your children explore the feathered creatures that surround them with the Birdwatching Notebook and its one-of-a-kind games, activities, and guides. This fun resource can be downloaded as a free PDF version below or purchased in physical format above. This stunning notebook may be used along with the Birds unit or independently. Add a copy for each of your children to help foster wonder and gain knowledge about the amazing birds that fill the skies.

• 41 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, spiral-bound, 8.5″x11″

Pages do not need to be completed in order, but we recommend you look through the entire notebook before you start using it to get an idea of things to look for.

*FREE download available below.

Above purchase is for a physical, spiral-bound copy of the Birdwatching Notebook.

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
• Black-and-white text and illustrations
• Paperback, spiral-bound, 8.5″x11″

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

This game is an optional resource perfect to accompany our Botany science unit. It is included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

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.

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

This book is an optional resource perfect to accompany our Botany science unit. It is included in the optional Botany Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

This game includes 64 amazing cards designed to help children recognize, identify, and learn about the unique characteristics of these intriguing birds of prey, also known as raptors. In this game we cover eight types of birds of
prey, sharing not only beautiful images of each bird, but also interesting facts about the bird’s habits and habitat. Each type of bird of prey has a color group to help younger children identify which birds fall into each type of raptor. Symbols for each category are also included for players with color vision deficiency.

This game is suggested to accompany our Birds Science unit.

*An Original Game from The Good and the Beautiful*

Each student grades 3–6 needs their own copy of the 24-page Motion and Simple Machines 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.

• 24 pages
• Full-color
• Saddle stitched; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″

Each student grades 7–8 needs their own copy of the 56-page Motion and Simple Machines 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 stitched; three-hole punched; perforated; 8.5″x11″

The 120 engaging parent-led lessons in the Level 1 Course Book are open-and-go and were carefully designed to reduce teaching time, yet be academically robust. The course covers over 80 foundational principles, such as phonics, spelling rules, spelling patterns, homophones, reading comprehension, alphabetical order, art appreciation, and so much more. All of this is taught in gentle, natural, and enjoyable ways for the child.

• 368 pages
• Full color, wire bound, 8.5”x11”

The Reading Booster B Cards and Reading Booster B Books Set are also needed to complete this course.

Each lesson in the Level 1 Course Book will direct you to work on these beautiful and fun Reading Booster Cards and/or Books. The child will go through the Cards and Books at his or her own pace. Once a card is mastered, your child selects a sticker from the sticker sheets in the back and places it on the “Mastered” circle at the bottom of the card.

Each card focuses on a certain phonics principle or a group of first grade sight words. Review cards are placed intermittently throughout the cards. These Reading Booster Cards will also tell you when to read the Reading Booster Books. These adorable and fascinating books correlate directly with each card.

• 70 full-color cardstock pages and 2 pages of stickers
• Wire bound; 5.5”x8.5”

Because the Reading Booster B Cards include consumable stickers and has maze pages that are consumable, they may not be reusable for your family. You may choose to purchase a set for each child completing the course.

The Reading Booster B Books Set includes 20 adorable and fascinating books that correlate directly with the Reading Booster B Cards. The Reading Booster Cards will tell you when to read the Reading Booster Books. These books can be read as many times as desired for review and for cementing principles.

Each book focuses on just one or a select few reading concepts, phonics principles, word families, or first grade sight word groups that were just learned on the corresponding Reading Booster Card. The books also only contain words including phonics principles the child has already learned.

• 20 full-color saddle-stitched books in a sturdy box
• 5.5”x4.25”

The Reader Booster A Books Set is non-consumable and can be shared.

Reading Booster B Cards

Each lesson in the Level 1 Course Book will direct you to work on the beautiful and fun Reading Booster Cards and/or Books. The child will go through the Cards and Books at his or her own pace. Once a card is mastered, your child selects a sticker from the sticker sheets in the back and places it on the “Mastered” circle at the bottom of the card.

Each card focuses on a certain phonics principle or a group of first grade sight words. Review cards are placed intermittently throughout the cards. These Reading Booster Cards will also tell you when to read the Reading Booster Books. These adorable and fascinating books correlate directly with each card.

• 70 pages and 2 pages of stickers
• Full-color cardstock pages
• Wire bound; 5.5”x8.5”

If the child finishes the Reading Booster B Cards before the Level 1 course book is completed, the child can move on to the Reading Booster C Cards while finishing this course.

Reading Booster B Books Set

The Reading Booster B Books Set includes 20 adorable and fascinating books that correlate directly with the Reading Booster B Cards. The Reading Booster Cards will tell you when to read the Reading Booster Books. These books can be read as many times as desired for review and for cementing principles.

Each book focuses on just one or a select few reading concepts, phonics principles, word families, or kindergarten sight word groups that were just learned on the corresponding Reading Booster Card. The books also only contain words including phonics principles the child has already learned.

• 20 saddle-stitched books in a sturdy box
• Full-color
• 5.5”x4.25”

Reading Booster B Games

The colorful, gentle Reading Booster B Games are available on the Good and Beautiful Homeschool app and correlate perfectly with the Reading Booster B Cards. Children can use the optional fun games to practice phonics principles and sight words that are learned in the Reading Booster B Cards.

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

Learn about the habitats and behaviors of 20 different songbirds, each of them so different and yet so beautiful in The Good and the Beautiful Songbirds Study Book by Molly Sanchez. (hardcover with fabric bookmark, 32 pages, 11″X8.5″)

Join the mission as we learn about the delightful whooping crane and the innovative, groundbreaking, and comical lengths rescuers went to to ensure these amazing specimens of God’s handiwork would be around for future generations to enjoy in Mission Migration by Ileana Board. (32 pages, 11″X8.5″)

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.

Aspiring artists, young and old, learn through simple steps to draw fun and easy birds. 

In Drawing 100 Fun & Easy Birds, draw a high-stepping flamingo, a whimsically patterned owl, a graceful swan, and more!

• 57 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 8.5″x11″

Explore all of our Drawing books.

Please note: barcodes, SKUs, and pricing listed on printed books may vary.

For Littles

Introduce your child to the many unique and fascinating birds that God has created with the Birds board book. As you read, the child taps the swan in the pond, shows the crow where to go, and says whoo whoo like the owl.

With their charming illustrations and engaging text, The Good and the Beautiful Board Books captivate your young child’s mind. The thick board pages are ideal for little hands to turn. Designed for 2–5 year olds.

16 thick, full-color board pages; 6.5”x8.5”

Find all board books on The Good and the Beautiful Board Books page.

Note: Due to the nature of board book material and other factors such as shipping conditions, slight variations in the board books may occur. These variations do not affect usability.

For Littles

Introduce your child to the wonders of the forest and God’s wonderful creation with the Forest board book. Enjoy a walk through the forest to see what can be discovered—squirrels, foxes, mushrooms, water, and more!

With their charming illustrations and engaging text, The Good and the Beautiful Board Books captivate your young child’s mind. The thick board pages are ideal for little hands to turn. Designed for 2–5 year olds.

16 thick, full-color board pages; 6.5”x8.5”

Find all board books on The Good and the Beautiful Board Books page.

Note: Due to the nature of board book material and other factors such as shipping conditions, slight variations in the board books may occur. These variations do not affect usability.

For Littles

Introduce your child to the many unique and fascinating insects that God has created with the Insects board book. As you read, the child will press the ladybug’s black spots, explore the insects that swim in the water, and follow the path of the grasshopper as it boings along.

With their charming illustrations and engaging text, The Good and the Beautiful Board Books captivate your young child’s mind. The thick board pages are ideal for little hands to turn. Designed for 2–5 year olds.

16 thick, full-color board pages; 6.5”x8.5”

Find all board books on The Good and the Beautiful Board Books page.

Note: Due to the nature of board book material and other factors such as shipping conditions, slight variations in the board books may occur. These variations do not affect usability.

Picture Book for All Ages

Whether it’s a whistle, a chirp, a trill, or a “wichety-wichety,” songbirds around the world sure know how to make a joyful noise! With this field guide as your companion, you will learn about the habitats and behaviors of 20 different songbirds, each of them so different and yet so beautiful. The more you discover about these fascinating creatures, the more you will want to grab a pair of binoculars and meet the songbirds in your own backyard!

• 45 pages
• full-color illustrations
• hardcover with fabric bookmark, 11″X8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Birds science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

Picture Book for All Ages

Today, the distinctive call of the whooping crane can be heard across many marshes in the United States, but this was not always the case. These majestic birds were a hair’s breadth from extinction until a dedicated group of conservationists, scientists, and daredevil pilots decided to give them a fighting chance at survival. Join the mission as we learn about these delightful cranes and the innovative, groundbreaking, and comical lengths rescuers went to to ensure these amazing specimens of God’s handiwork would be around for future generations to enjoy.

• 18 pages
• Full-color illustrations
• Paperback, perfect binding, 11″X8.5″

This book is an optional read-aloud book for our Birds Science unit and is included in the optional Read-Aloud Book Pack which is suggested to accompany that unit.

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

For centuries mankind has been fascinated by the bright red spot in the sky that is Mars, Discover the ongoing scientific journey to photograph and explore the mysterious planet of Mars, and perhaps someday, to land the first human being on its cratered surface in Mars Exploration / 1960-2016 by Megan Noel. (24 pages, full-color, 11″X8.5″)

Fascinated by science and the night sky, Mae Jemison pushed through the obstacles before her to achieve her dream of becoming the first female African American astronaut. People everywhere will be inspired by her story of aspiration, determination, and grit in The Story of Mae Jemison by Amy Drorbaugh. (32 pages, full-color, 11″X8.5″)

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.