| Copyright 2006 Julie Shepherd Knapp |
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| about the book |
| "The love of learning, the sequestered nooks, and all the sweet serenity of books." -- Henry Wadsworth Longfellow (1807–1882) "When I get a little money, I buy books. And if there is any left over, I buy food." -- Deciderius Erasmus |
The Homeschool Diner's Guide to
Textbooks for Homeschoolers
by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006
Textbooks are a time-honored method of teaching most subject areas.
There are many textbook publishers for the typical school topics and some
specialty publishers for less common topics. Even when covering the
same topic, different textbooks vary in focus, scope, and content. Finding
the right textbooks to fit your child's ability level and meet your educational
goals is the task.
Current editions by the major school publishers are designed to be heavy
on photographic content and Internet links, and are wide in scope. Many
older editions are more conversational in tone, and tend to cover fewer
topics in greater detail. Some families seek out older editions for some
subjects, and prefer the newer versions for other topics.
Current edition textbooks are quite expensive but, because textbooks are
frequently revised and updated, older (cheaper) versions can be found
easily. Consider whether or not you need to have the most recent
edition, and whether or not you need to locate and purchase the
corresponding Teacher's Editon or Answer Key to go with the student text.
Used textbooks can be found thru online used textbook suppliers, on
e-Bay, in thrift stores, and in used book stores.
Here are some Internet suppliers of textbooks, new and used. In addition,
several curriculum suppliers listed in the "School-at-Home" Section have
developed homeschool textbooks that can be purchased separately or as
a package. Also check individual subject lists in the "Homeschooling by
Subject" section.
New Textbook Suppiers:
These suppliers typically sell to schools. Some will sell to individual
homeschool buyers -- you will need to speak to a sales rep for more info.
Pearson Education
Pearson/Scott Foresman/Silver-Burdett
Harcourt Education
Prentice Hall
Houghton Mifflin
Freeman
Speciality Textbooks
Harper Collins -- specialty books in various topics
Royal Fireworks Press - textbooks and other resources for language
arts, history, philosophy, and gifted education
Capstone Press - specialty texts, reference, and theme books, including
the "Graphics Library" (comic book style texts)
Discount and Used Textbook Suppliers:
Amazon.com - browse their New & Used Textbooks section
Daedalus Books Online - discount book sellers, sells some textbooks
and reference books
Academic Book Services - supplier of used K - 12 textbooks
Follett Educational Services - supplier of used textbooks
BestBookBuys - used textbook supplier
VegSource.com Homeschool Swap - used curriculum and materials
Homeschl-Used-Books -- used curriculum and materials offered online
for sale by homeschoolers
Textbooks for Homeschoolers
by Julie Shepherd Knapp, copyright 2006
Textbooks are a time-honored method of teaching most subject areas.
There are many textbook publishers for the typical school topics and some
specialty publishers for less common topics. Even when covering the
same topic, different textbooks vary in focus, scope, and content. Finding
the right textbooks to fit your child's ability level and meet your educational
goals is the task.
Current editions by the major school publishers are designed to be heavy
on photographic content and Internet links, and are wide in scope. Many
older editions are more conversational in tone, and tend to cover fewer
topics in greater detail. Some families seek out older editions for some
subjects, and prefer the newer versions for other topics.
Current edition textbooks are quite expensive but, because textbooks are
frequently revised and updated, older (cheaper) versions can be found
easily. Consider whether or not you need to have the most recent
edition, and whether or not you need to locate and purchase the
corresponding Teacher's Editon or Answer Key to go with the student text.
Used textbooks can be found thru online used textbook suppliers, on
e-Bay, in thrift stores, and in used book stores.
Here are some Internet suppliers of textbooks, new and used. In addition,
several curriculum suppliers listed in the "School-at-Home" Section have
developed homeschool textbooks that can be purchased separately or as
a package. Also check individual subject lists in the "Homeschooling by
Subject" section.
New Textbook Suppiers:
These suppliers typically sell to schools. Some will sell to individual
homeschool buyers -- you will need to speak to a sales rep for more info.
Pearson Education
Pearson/Scott Foresman/Silver-Burdett
Harcourt Education
Prentice Hall
Houghton Mifflin
Freeman
Speciality Textbooks
Harper Collins -- specialty books in various topics
Royal Fireworks Press - textbooks and other resources for language
arts, history, philosophy, and gifted education
Capstone Press - specialty texts, reference, and theme books, including
the "Graphics Library" (comic book style texts)
Discount and Used Textbook Suppliers:
Amazon.com - browse their New & Used Textbooks section
Daedalus Books Online - discount book sellers, sells some textbooks
and reference books
Academic Book Services - supplier of used K - 12 textbooks
Follett Educational Services - supplier of used textbooks
BestBookBuys - used textbook supplier
VegSource.com Homeschool Swap - used curriculum and materials
Homeschl-Used-Books -- used curriculum and materials offered online
for sale by homeschoolers
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