Category: Science & Health

Level 1B

Mark and his family have left Earth and moved to Mars! Everything is new and exciting. Join Mark as he explores his home and learns all about the Red Planet.

  • 51 pages
  • Full-color illustrations
  • Paperback, perfect binding, 5.5″x8.5″

Mark Lives on Mars is part of the Mark Lives on Mars series. These level 1B original publications are perfect for children who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. It is recommended that the Mark Lives on Mars series be read in order.

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Mark Lives on Mars by Jenny Phillips

$6.99
Picture Book for All Ages

“I realized I would feel comfortable anywhere in the universe—because I belonged to and was a part of it, as much as any star, planet, asteroid, comet, or nebula.”

Young Mae Jemison was a dreamer. While other girls were expected to become nurses or teachers, Mae just knew she would one day become an astronaut. Fascinated by science and the night sky, Mae pushed through the obstacles before her to become the first female African American astronaut. People everywhere will be inspired by this story of aspiration, determination, and grit and will discover that they can achieve anything they can conceive!


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

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The Story of Mae Jemison by Amy Drorbaugh

$7.99
Picture Book for All Ages

For centuries mankind has been fascinated by the bright red spot in the sky that is Mars, one of our nearest spatial neighbors. The red planet was discovered in the night skies more than 4,000 years ago and since then has inspired multiple generations with dreams of space exploration and life on other planets. Discover the ongoing scientific journey to photograph and explore this mysterious planet, and perhaps someday, to land the first human being on its cratered surface.


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

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Mars Exploration / 1960–2016 by Megan Noel

$7.99

Each student grades 3–6 needs his or her own copy of the 28-page Paleontology 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.

Paleontology Student Journal Grades 3-6

$6.49

Each student grades 7–8 needs his or her own copy of the 44-page Paleontology 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.

Paleontology Student Journal Grades 7-8

$6.99

The Good and the Beautiful Rocks and Minerals Kit is incorporated into the course and lessons throughout. Using the testing tools, six minerals, and three rocks included in the kit, lessons will prompt children to observe and test different materials, providing hands-on experiences with geology.

Includes:

⚠️WARNING: SHARP POINTS HAZARD Product contains functional sharp points.
Not for children under 8 years. Use under adult supervision.

⚠️WARNING: CHOKING HAZARD Product contains small parts.
Not for children under 3 years. Use under adult supervision.

Geology Rocks and Minerals Kit

$14.99

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

The unique, interactive The Good and the Beautiful Rocks and Minerals Study book helps look at the world of rocks and minerals with new eyes through this fascinating book, packed with stunning photographs and images. Children will learn fun facts, as well as the uses and history of the forty rocks and minerals highlighted, while they discover the secret to classifying and describing each one. (43 pages, hard-cover)

The world mostly concealed from our sight is one of mystery, beauty, and wonder. Come and discover the incredible underground rivers and lakes, lava tubes, rocks, and rare gems that lay within the crust of the earth in The World Beneath My Feet. (32 pages, full color)


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.

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Geology Read-Aloud Book Pack

$18.98

by Anthony Klemm

Stepping into a cave is like entering an unfamiliar world. These majestic underground spaces are full of breathtaking sights, from columns of glowing ice and fantastic rock formations to vast networks of underwater caverns. In this book, you’ll learn about different types of caves and the strange and beautiful creatures that live inside them as well as how to safely and responsibly explore the subterranean world. Featuring the stunning photography of Adam Haydock and Brandon Kowallis, Caves: The Underground Wilderness will inspire a new generation to love and respect nature’s buried treasures.


This book is suggested to accompany our Geology science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8.

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Caves—The Underground Wilderness Geology Grades 7–8 Extension

$9.99

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

With vibrant illustrations, The Boy who Loved Bugs tells the inspiring story of one of the greatest naturalists in history. Learn how little Jean-Henri turned into a man whose love of nature, love of God, hard work, and constant curiosity has inspired generations. (31 pages, full-color, 11″x8.5″)

With a sense of wonder for the natural world, timeless drawings, and engaging detail, Fiddler Crab is a “living book” that describes the fascinating life cycle of a fiddler crab as it grows from a small underwater larva into a feisty shoreline-dwelling adult crab. (38 pages, full-color, 5.5″x8.5″)

The Story of Maria Merian is a beautifully illustrated book that tells the story of Maria Merian as she grows from a girl curious and eager to learn about the world around her to a pioneer in science who still inspires people today. (32 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.

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Arthropods Read-Aloud Book Pack

$22.97

by Anthony Klemm and Sue Stuever Battel

Do all spiders create webs to catch their food? Why do bees buzz? This book will spark children’s curiosity about crawling creatures of all kinds, from beautiful butterflies and fierce parasitic insects to interesting arachnids and cooperative colony dwellers. Gorgeous illustrations give readers an up-close-and-personal look at the captivating behaviors of bees, spiders, wasps, moths, lice, and many more of God’s creations. Children of all ages will be intrigued by the questions and detailed answers in The Insects & Arachnids Questions & Answers Book.


The Insects & Arachnids Questions & Answers Book is suggested to accompany our Arthropods science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7-8.

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The Insects & Arachnids Questions & Answers Book Arthropods Grades 7-8 Extension

$7.99
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.


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.

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Insects Board Book by Maggie Taylor

$7.99

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

Become a nature detective while searching for signs of ten different mammals in Can You Track It? Mammals. (42 pages, 11”x8.5”)

Come on a wild adventure through a continent filled with mammals unlike any other as you explore Marvelous Mammals from Down Under. (35 pages, 11”x8.5”)

Follow industrious animals such as Woodchuck, Pygmy Shrew, Red Fox and more as they are born, learn to find food, escape danger, and build cozy homes in Along the Mountainside. (33 pages, 5.5”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. 

Mammals Read-Aloud Book Pack

$24.97
Level 7

Surprisingly enough, comparatively little has been written about that most social and comical of our native animals, the prairie dog. A prairie dog town is laid out skillfully and carefully, with an eye to safety and comfort. Mostly underground, its tunnels and rooms are amazing to explore. In this engaging book by Margaret T. Raymond and Carl O. Mohr we have a chance to see prairie dogs going about their business with their curious neighbors, including jackrabbits, owls, ferrets, and antelope.

Written by Margaret T. Raymond and Carl O. Mohr

This book is suggested to accompany our Mammals science unit as extra reading for students in Grades 7–8.

Prairie Dog Town Mammals Grades 7-8 Extension

$6.99
For Littles

Introduce your child to the many unique and fascinating mammals that God has created with the Mammals board book. From polar bears all snuggled up to mighty moose and chipmunks small, this book has your little one counting, spying, tickling, and pointing.

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.


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.

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Mammals Board Book by Maggie Taylor

$7.99

Introduce your littlest learners—ages 2.5 to 5 years old—to science in a fun, unique way with this original, hands-on book. I Can Spy Mammals and Nature increases focus and attention to detail as children explore animals, nature, and habitats and find details and hidden images throughout this fun book.

This book pairs perfectly with our Mammals science unit to keep little hands busy while you are working with your older children or to use one-on-one with your preschooler.

Note: This product was previously part of the For Littles Mammals Bundle.

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I Can Spy Mammals & Nature

$7.99

Uh-oh! These mammals are mixed up! Are you able to put them back together?

Introduce your littlest learners—ages 2.5 to 5 years old—to science in a fun, unique way with two interactive Mammals Flip Books. This hands-on, independent activity is perfect for preschoolers to explore as they match up different mammals or make silly creature combinations.

The Mammals Flip Books pair perfectly with our Mammals science unit to keep little hands busy while you are working with your older children or to use one-on-one with your preschooler.

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Note: This product was previously part of the For Littles Mammals Bundle.

Mammals Flip Books

$11.99
Level 2A

Life in the North Woods is full of surprises, danger, work, and best of all: adventure! Young wolf pups, Will and Beth, discover the skills of hunting and protecting as well as the love of family and nature. Follow the wolf siblings through the North Woods as they grow from newborn pups to helpful members of the pack.


A Wolf in the North Woods is part of the Animal Adventures series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. The books in this series can be read in any order.

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A Wolf in the North Woods by Heather Horn

$6.99
Level 2A

Young readers will be excited to learn about two of their favorite animals in this adorable, fact-filled book. Cute photographs of real kittens, puppies, cats, and dogs will fascinate young readers as they keep reading to learn about these lovable animals’ behaviors, diets, habits, and more. Facts about Cats & Dogs is created for children reading at level 2A with nine challenge words to help them stretch their skills.


Facts About Cats & Dogs is part of the Facts About Series. These level 2A books are original publications perfect for children who have just completed The Good and the Beautiful Level 1 Language Arts Course. They can be read in any order.

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Facts About Cats & Dogs by Jenny Phillips and Sue Stuever

$6.99

Have you ever noticed animal tracks in the mud or the snow? Do you know what animal left those tracks? Did you pause to consider where that animal was going, what it was doing, or where it lived? A tree with claw scratches, a tuft of fur, a paw print, or a dropped feather may be all you have to go by. In this book, become a detective of mammal tracks and signs by searching for clues in the scene. See if you can figure out what animal left the tracks and signs, and then turn the page to see if you are right!

Become a nature detective by learning the tracks and signs of ten different mammals!

Written by Maggie Felsch and Shannen Yauger

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

Can You Track It? Mammals by Maggie Felsch and Shannen Yauger

$8.99

Come on a wild adventure through a continent filled with mammals unlike any other! Experience Australian mammals of the outback and coast, as well as their environments, in an interactive way. Look closely at the photographs and illustrations as you read about each unique species. What can you discover about the unusual mammals of the beautiful continent of Australia?


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

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Marvelous Mammals from Down Under by Heather Horn

$8.99

Seasons transition from one to the next in the beautiful North Georgia mountains. As the weather and foliage change, mammals of the southeastern United States go about their busy lives. Wild Boar scrounges for food in the underbrush while Pygmy Shrew seeks shelter in his burrow. Red Fox is alert for trouble as Woodchuck prepares to hibernate for the winter. Follow these industrious animals as they are born, learn to find food, escape danger, and build cozy homes in Along the Mountainside, a story that will leave you feeling like part of this amazing ecosystem.


Along the Mountainside replaces Mammals of Small Pond in the Mammals Read-Aloud Book Pack, and is recommended to accompany the Mammals science unit.

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Along the Mountainside by Shannen Yauger and Kelley Williams

$6.99

Mammals of Small Pond by Phoebe Erickson
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Level 2B

by Jenny Phillips

The beginning of summer brings warmer days and a new animal resident to Little Glass Lake: a turtle! But Holly thinks turtles are scary. Will she ever be able to go swimming in the lake again? Join Holly and the other Little Glass Lake residents, as well as some special visitors, for another wonderful tale about the bonds of faith, family, and friendship.


Little Glass Lake: Turtles is part of the Little Glass Lake series and pairs perfectly with the Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Turtles. The Little Glass Lake series are level 2B original publications. They are perfect for students who are about halfway through The Good and the Beautiful Level 2 Language Arts Course.

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Little Glass Lake Turtles

$7.49
Level 2B

by Jessica Parks and Miranda Olexa

In this guide, explore the fascinating world of turtles! Designed for level 2 readers, these beautifully illustrated animal guides work well as stand-alone books. They also correlate perfectly with the Little Glass Lake series, in which the main character, Holly, treasures her own set of Good and Beautiful Animal Guides. When an adventure ensues with a certain type of animal at Little Glass Lake, Holly studies the guide about that animal, and your reader can too!


Good and Beautiful Animal Guide: Turtles is part of the Good and Beautiful Animal Guides series and is intended to be used alongside Little Glass Lake: Turtles. The Good and Beautiful Animal Guides are level 2B original publications perfect for students at least halfway through second grade.

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Good and Beautiful Animal Guide Turtles

$5.49