This 208-page Reader contains selections from When I was Young (an autobiography of Laura E. Richards) and the following full-length classic books: Saved at Sea by O.F. Walton and Queen Hildegarde by Laura Elizabeth Howe Richards.

• Reading, Writing, & Spelling
• Grammar, Punctuation, & Vocabulary
• Literature
• Geography & Art

This beautiful and academically strong course covers reading, writing, spelling, grammar, punctuation, literature, art, vocabulary and geography. With beautiful literature, magnificent art, and connected learning, this mainly self-directed, open-and-go course book guides children through learning in an enjoyable, engaging way.

• 208 pages
• Full-color
• Spiral-bound
• 11″X8.5″

The Level 7 Course Companion, Favorite Classics Reader, Daily Checklist and Geography & Grammar Cards are also needed to complete the course.

An integrated part of the level 7 course, the course companion contains poetry, quick reference, answer key, course readings and sentence dictation.

• 192 pages
• Full-color cover
• Black and white inside
• Spiral-bound
• 8.5″ X 11″

An integrated part of the Level 7 course, the 281-page Favorite Classics Reader is designed to help children experience and love “good and beautiful” style literature.

This component of the Level 7 course is used daily by children in order to plan and track the completion of all work.

• 25 pages
• 8.5″x11″
• Black and white
• Consumable
• Top glue binding

For use with levels 5–7, children master grammar concepts and geography through daily review of these cards.

• 124 double-sided cards
• Full–color
• Perforated
• Gloss lamination

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For use with levels 5–7, children master grammar concepts and geography through daily review of these cards.

• 124 double-sided cards
• Full–color
• PDF for self-printing

This book study contains 28 lessons that guide the student through the book Abraham Lincoln by Wilbur Fisk Gordy. For more information, download the sample and read the “About the Book Study” section.

• 108 pages
• Full color
• Wire bound; 5.5″x8.5″

Abraham Lincoln by Wilbur Fisk Gordy and the Grammar and Writing Guide are also needed to complete this Book Study.

Level 8

Written in 1917, Wilbur Gordy’s biography of Abraham Lincoln brings to life one of the great men of history. The biography is not fictionalized; it sticks to factual information and stories, but it is presented in a way that makes history interesting and meaningful. As the book travels through the life of Abraham Lincoln, from boyhood on up, valuable lessons are taught about wisdom, kindness, honesty, hard work, love of learning, and persevering through trials.

204 pages

The Abraham Lincoln Level 8 Book Study is available to accompany this book.

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

• 109 pages
• Full color
• Wire bound; 5.5″x8.5″

The Touch of Magic by Lorena A. Hickok and The Story of My Life by Helen Keller (combined into one book from The Good and the Beautiful Library) and the Grammar and Writing Guide (available for purchase below) are also needed to complete this Book Study.

Level 9

Helen Keller’s autobiography, The Story of My Life, is not only fascinating and inspiring, but it also includes wonderful description, an elevated vocabulary, and deep insights into life. Accompanying this autobiography is a beautifully written biography, The Touch of Magic, about Helen Keller’s teacher, Annie Sullivan. As a destitute, misbehaving orphan who is going blind, Annie experiences and overcomes the extreme trials in her life, which prepare her for the great work she does with Helen Keller.

270 pages

The Touch of Magic Level 8 Book Study is available to accompany this book.

This book study contains 19 lessons that guide the student through the books Wild Like the Foxes by Anauta. For more information, download the sample and read the “About the Book Study” section.

• 73 pages
• Full color
• Wire bound; 5.5″x8.5″

Wild Like the Foxes by Anauta and the Grammar and Writing Guide (available for purchase below) are also needed to complete this Book Study.

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Level 8

At the age of ten, Inuit child Alea lost her mother and grew up with only the influence of her father and older brother. She became an excellent hunter, fisher, and trapper. Many worried that she would never learn the finer points of being womanlike; however, this did not bother Alea at all. Follow this exciting, true story of an Inuit daughter, surrounded by the love of her family, who experienced many adventures both in the wild and in society.

The Good and the Beautiful Library is all about bringing the best books to children, and Wild Like the Foxes definitely is among some of the best books out there. With profound messages, beautiful writing, and a fascinating true story, this book was a favorite with our editing team. –Jenny Phillips

149 pages

Principles Behind the High School Language Arts Courses

• Focuses on strong writing skills and preparing students for college-level courses.
• With beautiful artwork and profanity-free literature of the highest moral and literary standards, this full school-year student-directed course combines the following subjects: Literature, Writing, Grammar, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary, Geography, Art, and Art History.
• The student completes 10 unit booklets, which guide the student through the assignments, videos to watch online, and the reading books integrated with the course. After turning in each booklet to the parent or teacher (with the accompanying writing assignments), the parent or teacher corrects the booklet and administers a unit check.

Principles Behind the High School Language Arts Courses

• Focuses on strong writing skills and preparing students for college-level courses.
• With beautiful artwork and profanity-free literature of the highest moral and literary standards, this full school-year student-directed course combines the following subjects: Literature, Writing, Grammar, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary, Geography, Art and Art History.
• The student completes 10 unit booklets, which guide the student through the assignments, videos to watch online, and the reading books integrated with the course. After turning in each booklet to the parent or teacher (with the accompanying writing assignments), the parent or teacher corrects the booklet and administers a unit check.

Principles Behind the High School Language Arts Courses

• Focuses on strong writing skills and preparing students for college-level courses.
• With beautiful artwork and profanity-free literature of the highest moral and literary standards, this full school-year student-directed course combines the following subjects: Literature, Writing, Grammar, Usage, Punctuation, Spelling, Vocabulary, Geography, Art and Art History.
• The student completes 10 unit booklets, which guide the student through the assignments, videos to watch online, and the reading books integrated with the course. After turning in each booklet to the parent or teacher (with the accompanying writing assignments), the parent or teacher corrects the booklet and administers a unit check.

The non-consumable Grammar & Writing Guide can be used to aid parents with any of The Good and the Beautiful courses, and it is required for the High School 1-3 Language Arts Courses. The Grammar and Writing Guide contains the main instruction for writing, grammar, usage, and punctuation and the high school unit booklets refer to this guide often. It is also required for the Level 8 Book Studies and a helpful resource for all upper level courses including the Honors Book Studies. Many sections in this guide give links for videos that can be watched for further help.

• 11” x 8.5”
• 98 pages
• Wire-bound

PDF for self-printing

This non-consumable guide can be used to aid parents with any of The Good and the Beautiful courses, and it is required for the High School 1-3 Language Arts Courses. The Guide contains the main instruction for writing, grammar, usage, and punctuation and the high school unit booklets refer to this guide often. Many sections in this guide give links for videos that can be watched for further help.

• Full-color
• 11” x 8.5”
• 98 pages

The book Little Lord Fauntleroy by Frances Hodgson Burnett is integrated with the course lessons and is needed to complete the course.

The softcover book does not come with the physical course set, but it can be purchased on our website or other places.