Pathways for Scholars

Helping Homeschooling Families find Pathways to Quality Education

Home     About Us     Navigators 3rd-5th     Surveyors 6th-7th     Scholars 8th-12th     Book Lists     Tuition and Fees     Registration     2010 Travel     Contact Us     Employment      
 
2010-2011 Books for the Navigators 2 Program

 
Mystery of History-Volume 2                                                                                                                                      One per family 3rd-7th Grade

The Mystery of History Volume II (AD 30 - 1456)  - This volume starts with the history of the Early Church and continues through the Middle Ages.  Vikings, Castles, Crusades and Kings are all a part of this year's history program. 
 
 

 
Apologia Elementary Science Zoology-Volume 2                                                                                                     One per family 3rd-5th grade

The second zoology book explores into the wonderof of th simming creatures made on the 5th day of creation.   Whales, dolphins, seals, maatees, and sea turtles will be part of our study this year.  We'll also be taking an overnight field trip adventure to the Barrier Island Environmental Center.  

Literature for 3rd-5th Grades
The following titles are suggested as student Read Alone titles however, some students may require assistance with some of the more difficult material.  Feel free to use them as read alouds.  Some of the classics have easier versions available for younger readers.

First Semester:

Read Alones

The Cay by Thoeodore Thomas
St. George and the Dragon by Margaret Hodges

Read Alouds
Kid’s newsletter from Voice of the Martyrs (
Order in July or August) http://www.kidsofcourage.com/contact-us
One Thousand and One Arabian Nights by Geraldine McCaughrean

Second Semester:
Read Alones

The Whipping Boy by Sid Fleischman
Chanticleer and the Fox- adapted by Barbara Cooney (Caldecott Medal Winner)

Catherine, Called Birdy by Karen Cushman
One Missionary YWAM Biography of your choice  (purchase from: http://www.ywampublishing.com/c-39-hero biographies.aspx)    

Read Alones

The Canterbury Tales  by Geraldine McCaughrean  (optional)
For students needing additional reading material, other optional reading books will be suggested throughout the course of the year.  These are available through the local library system.