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We offer the whole set of Moore-McGuffey Readers at a great discount. This is a great reading/spelling/comprehension program for all grade levels. These readers have been proven over and over again for 173 years to be superb in teaching reading skills to children of all ages.

The Moore’s took the McGuffey Readers and improved upon them. They remain a classic to this day. Tried and True!

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When William Holmes McGuffey’s READERS debuted in 1836, one-room schoolhouses contained all eight grades, and students progressed at their individual rates. Therefore, it is important to remember that the Fourth Reader does not mean “a reader for the fourth grade.” In fact, many reading authorities today say that some of the selections found in this volume are equivalent to reading material presented in today’s high school and college classrooms.

In the preface to the 1838 edition, McGuffey addressed the question of reading level. He stated that the student of the Fourth Reader “is to expect that higher claims will be made upon his power of thought.” In his 1853 preface, he said if any lessons are found “unintelligible” to the young readers, they will not be those lessons of the “highest character for thought.” He explains: “Nothing is so difficult to be understood as nonsense. Nothing is so clear and easy to comprehend as the simplicity of wisdom.”

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When the McGuffey READERS were first published, eclectic was a fashionable word in the field of education. Then, as now, competing educational philosophies claimed superiority for their own methods and goals. by using the term eclectic in a title, an author or publisher was suggesting that he had gleaned the best from every available philosophy or method. Winthrop B. Smith and Company, one of McGuffey’s early publishers, advertised an entire ECLECTIC EDUCATIONAL SERIES including grammar, arithmetic and algebra, as well as the McGuffey READERS.

William McGuffey’s use of the word eclectic carried a double significance. Besides meaning “built on the best features of all educational philosophies,” it also meant that his literary selections were the best pieces taken from many sources.

In the THIRD READER McGuffey continues his emphasis on lessons designed to build character. Although this present THIRD READER contains few lessons that are completely lectures on behavior, nearly all the adventure stories, historical reports, Biblical excerpts, nature articles and poetry include instruction and admonition to encourage a child in personal piety, social responsibility, patriotism and industriousness. Read Full Article: The Moore McGuffey Readers – Third Reader

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The stories in this Second Reader of the Moore-McGuffey Eclectic Reader series have been drawn from the original McGuffey Readers, the books that taught generations of students to read and think. The stories within this edition emphasize the same values stressed in the first edition — piety, obedience, concern for others, diligence and moral behavior.

The main character of each story is always someone with whom the young student can identify; each story contains activity readily understood by young minds. Perhaps quaint by today’s standards, the McGuffey Reader stories comprising this Second Reader are true to their original counterparts, including phrasing and expressions, environments, relationships and knowledge. Read Full Article: The Moore McGuffey Readers – Second Reader

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That Wm. McGuffey’s readers have done more than their share of building American character and literacy is generally conceded. Yet it is also widely held that some of their stories are out of step with the times, such as those which suggest that Indians are savages, or that a little boy was “gay” (i.e. joyful), or that God doesn’t love little boys who are naughty. Many ecologically-minded citizens are also unhappy with the stories that describe whaling escapades; blood foaming on the billows, etc.

The Moore Editions. These McGuffey Readers omit such stories from the original (1836) versions and substitute more acceptable accounts from the 1838, 1843, and 1853 editions. But the Moore editors went beyond these changes to offer better word lists, questions which require more thought, and — particularly in Reader IV — bright, updated introductory remarks to great pieces of literature. Added to these changes are original paintings in color for the first two books and a strong cloth binding, and you have a superior set of readers. Read Full Article: The Moore McGuffey Readers – First Reader

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Throughout history, societies have depended on books to guide them through life. Many of these have been referred to as ‘handbooks’ and have been instrumental in a number of ways by helping us ‘find our way’. Today, there is a handbook that is designed to guide us through the world in which we live that can greatly improve our lives in the process. That handbook is called “The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook”.

Written by homeschooling pioneers Raymond and Dorothy Moore “The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook” is more than just advocating educating children at home; it is a treasure trove of information covering all aspects of the family and, by default, society itself. They have compiled a handbook for the ages that will enable society to greatly benefit from what it has to offer.

First and foremost, “The Successful Homeschool Family Handbook” is a book written to help the parent guide their children through the jungle that is the educational system. Each chapter provides those guiding principles in a simple, small bites approach. Be at ease though; it is not a book that solely advocates removing the child from mainstream schools and teaching them at home. It more accurately addresses the need for parents to ensure their child’s education, whether it is in the home or the traditional public school setting.

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I don’t know about you, but there have been too many times to count that I have experienced a ‘little month at the end of the paycheck’ and I don’t like it. Ultimately, I have only myself to blame but, if I could do it over, I would liked to have benefited by learning how to better manage my money. Since it is the way it is, the next best thing to do (while learning to dig myself out of this hole I have dug) is teach my children that there is a better way to manage money than by ‘charging it’. The book “Minding Your Own Business” by Raymond and Dorothy Moore is an excellent resource to help in this area; not only when it comes to finances, but in learning to manage all aspects of life as well.

In “Minding Your Own Business” you will find a cornucopia of timeless insights that are as relevant today as they were when first written. From how to more efficiently run the family itself from a business standpoint to understanding the workplace environment and what makes it tick, this book will not only meet but exceed your expectations.

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Within education today, there are two prevailing thoughts when considering the best approach for educating children. Those positions are taken on one side by the teachers and on the other side by the parents. From the teacher’s standpoint, they believe that their level of expertise places them in the position of knowing what is best for the student. On the other hand, parents increasingly demand a greater say in deciding what curriculum is deemed worthy of being presented to their children.

Increasingly, it has become apparent there needs to be alternatives to each position. Into the middle of this situation come Raymond and Dorothy Moore, known around the world within the academic field as authorities regarding childhood development. They have taken up the cause of the parent’s right to determine what is best for their children. As a result, we find an excellent book that addresses both viewpoints titled “Home Style Teaching”.

“Home Style Teaching” is more than just another book written as to what is best for the child from the parental point of view. It also explains the reasoning of the teachers, understanding why they are so passionate about their profession when it comes to the education of the child. “Home Style Teaching” was written with both teachers and parents in mind as it aims to quench the differences between the two camps and focus on the positives each side has to offer.

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From the standpoint that the educational system has it exactly backwards when it allows developmentally challenged children to stay home, yet demands by law that “normal” children receive a public education outside the home, “Home Grown Kids” shows why it is just as vitally important to have the option to teach all children at home, regardless of learning comprehension or capability.

“Home Grown Kids” is a wonderful source of encouragement that will give you needed ‘push back’ to the ‘powers that be’ in order to more intelligently determine your child’s destiny as it pertains to his or her education. Honestly, who better to direct the course of a child’s future than the parent? With “Home Grown Kids” that is exactly what you will receive in order to make an informed decision.

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Have you ever heard the phrase ‘children are better seen than heard’ before? The fact is, when it comes to children, many societies saw them more for their labor value than what they could contribute to better their society by means of an education. There were those that felt otherwise and began lobbying to educate those children, first within the one room schoolhouse ‘one size fits all’ mentality and later within age appropriate grade levels.

Even at this stage of the educational mindset, it was realized that not all children could learn at the same rate or speed as their peers; so, the advent of private education began to address a child’s special needs. Even so, many children were left behind, either because of the cost factor or simply due to proximity to these private schools. So, many if not most children remained within the cookie cutter style that is the public school system.

“Better Late Than Early” by Raymond and Dorothy Moore is a book whose time has come. The Moore’s position, through much research and documentation, has been that the child is being forced into the educational system much too early. Through many years of research and nearly 29 pages of references “Better Late Than Early” presents a compelling reason why you should wait before jumping on the ‘the earlier the better’ bandwagon when it comes to educating your child. It is their contention that a child’s cognitive skills don’t develop until the age of eight or nine; therefore it is a waste of time to attempt educating them until those cognitive skills have fully developed.

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With so many reasons to learn Spanish (or improve your Spanish speaking skills if you know a little but would like to learn more), many people are looking for ways to learn Spanish for free. There are many ways of picking up a new language through the study of Spanish. From enrolling in courses and subscribing to online services to borrowing Spanish books from the library or learning from a tutor, plenty of skilled people and companies are offering their help to people like you.

Some of these services, however, cost quite a bit of money, such as enrolling in a college course. Not only is this expensive, but it’s time consuming and does not have a flexible schedule. This can make learning Spanish stressful and a chore, instead of the rewarding, enriching, and challenging (in a good way) exercise that it can and should be.

That’s why, when you have the opportunity to learn Spanish for free, you should take it. If you know where to look, you can find great online resources that will provide you all the tools, exercises, and guidance you need to learn one of the most beautiful languages on the planet. With a rich history and vibrant modern day use, Spanish is helpful in the business world, beneficial in your personal life, and fun to learn.

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If you are looking to learn Spanish fast, you want to make sure you have a learning tool that is really designed to work well. Some gloss over the basics without giving you a solid foundation. Others focus so much on reading that, if you are trying to learn Spanish fast because you need to speak it, you’ll find yourself having a hard time. What you really need is a Spanish learning system that is designed to help people just like you become comfortable with the Spanish language quickly and effectively.

As in anything, trying to learn Spanish fast requires finding a good teacher. In this case, that teacher can be a learning guide that uses a variety of learning and teaching tools and styles to really help you learn the language well in a short amount of time.

What does this mean? Well, different people learn in different ways. Some respond better to things that they hear; others respond best to things they see; yet others need to DO- to have a hands on experience in order for the information to ‘stick’. Learning Spanish is the same way.

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The Legend of the Wandering King (Audio Book)

This enjoyable harmonious story of the possibility of salvation, of destiny vs. free will, of the requirement of heart in art, will delight readers young and old.(Kirkus Reviews). Walid was a praiseworthy prince, good-looking, intelligent, and proficient in both war and poetry. But the kingdom touted one better poet than he, and out of jealousy Walid doomed the man to produce an unimaginable work of art: a rug displaying the history of the whole human race. The poet passed threading it. Men became mad seeing it. And when it is stolen, Walid learns his life’s quest: to rreclaim the carpet and gain pardon for his faults. His travel across the deserts of the Middle East takes him from a clan of terrible bandits to a pretty woman and ultimately to his own amazing destiny. Prompted by the actual tale of a true prince of pre Islamic Arabia, The Wandering King is an innovative historical fan
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There are many hardgainers who have a tough time building muscle. They try every routine they see in bodybuilding magazines and every supplement that promises muscle gains but still don’t see any results. However, many of the weight training routines you find in the magazines are way too extreme for natural bodybuilders to handle without overdoing it and supplements usually don’t give you the gains they promise. Now, you can find great tips and advice on building muscle naturally even if you’re a hardgainer by checking out the No Nonsense Muscle Building e-book.

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The amount of people trying to lose weight in this country keeps rising. Many overweight people have tried almost everything to get rid of unwanted body fat and continued to fail. Some may lose some weight, only to gain it all back shortly thereafter. The problem is that most diet plans don’t take into account that many people have a build up of plaque and parasites in their digestive systems that are keeping them overweight and unhealthy. To learn how you can lose weight and keep it off once and for all, you should check out the Top Secret Fat Loss Secret e-book.

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With the technology of the internet, buying online gifts has become very quick and easy. Parents can save time and money by shopping online gift sites like video games, kids books and music instruments. With a few clicks, you can locate hundreds of great gift websites. The hardest part is no longer finding a unique gift for the special occasion, rather the hardest thing to do is decide which gift to give.

The search technology of the internet allows you to concentrate your search efforts on specific topics for a special occasion gift. Be it a birthday, wedding, anniversary, graduation or retirement, the technology of the internet allows you to focus your search on any one group of online gifts.

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It’s only natural for human beings to explore. We get excited at the thought of seeing new places, and tasting foreign cuisines. When it comes down to it, we just want to know everything the world has to offer. And this is why we all harbor an interest in world wide travel. 

Many of us want to visit certain cities, and countries, regardless of how far off they are. Traveling, especially around the world is nothing to be taken lightly these days. It’s rather difficult to tell what regions are completely safe to visit, and if now is a prudent time to leave your home country at all. There’s no doubt we have to be cautious when visiting foreign lands. In my experience with world wide traveling, I know that foreigners want our money, but not typically our company. All the more reason to take precautions while visiting. Travel safe and plan ahead. 

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Passing your AP Tests

Advanced placement tests, or AP tests as they are more commonly referred to, can be extremely difficult if you don’t prepare adequately. When you are going to take advanced placement exams, you can’t wait till the last minute. Really, any advanced placement classes should be looked at as an extended preparation for the test. Unlike most of your high school classes, your AP classes directly dictate what you will be doing your first year in college.

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With all of this kind of heightened activity that we are all forced to deal with on a daily basis, it becomes very easy to lose your sense of peace – especially your peace in the Lord. Again, this is one of the 9 fruits of the Holy Spirit, and the Holy Spirit can really help you pick up the slack if you start losing your own sense of peace over some of the storm clouds that could hit you in this life.
Realize that the Holy Spirit has His peace to give to you and that He can give it to you in great abundance.

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No one ever became a worse reader by reading more. This is at least what my mom told me, and what I tell to my students. However, as any parent knows, it is often a struggle to get children to appreciate the joys of reading.
In todays fast paced information age, popular childrens book often become blockbuster movies. Free time is often spent playing videogames, surfing the internet and watching television. Trying to convince youngsters to pick up a book can become quite a daunting task, but there are some tips parents can use to increase the odds of their children enjoying the pastime of reading.

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