Homeschool textbooks??????

Question

What company supplies public schools with their text books? or is their somewhere else we can order textbooks?
I am looking for an 8th grade earth science and a history homeschool textbook. I'd like it to be non-religous

(because the last christen-based curriculum we got was too religous. The science course was the same as the bible course).

thank you

Answer 1

For Earth Science, get a kit complimentary to the textbook form Nasco Science. (Link Below) They have several books on their website as well. Request a sample page to be sent to you (or email via PDF).
For History you can start in the High School level if the child likes to read and is interested. Glencoe has a decent book "The American Republic Since 1877) or get "America: Pathways to the present" by Prentice. (link below). If you are not a US resident, start with a geography course and a world history book. For example Harcourt's "World history and you" and "world geography and you". Check out the library as well, also look at the PBS website for teacher links. They have great stories highlighted, with teacher materials for free.
I find that it is best to seperate science, history and religion. You can teach religions as a subject, inlude them all, and continue what you do for your family, the rest should be taught regular.

Answer 2

We also had a hard time finding non-religious science texts. We finally found Real Science 4 Kids and like it very much. They offer Chemistry, Physics and Biology, and it is certainly adequate for an 8th grade level.

We do use Sonlight for our history spine (which means we use many of their suggested books, in their suggested order, but supplement also). They definitely have a christian bent to them, but we talk about that and do not find it overpowering (and the books we do, we drop!)

We truly adore Sonlight and I have learned so much MORE about history from using their curricula. We are in the 4th year with them and it is fantastic. They combine "real" history books and biographies with historical fiction. Very compelling and interesting.

I would also recommend looking for a homeschool curriculum fair near you. We have attended several both in our state and in nearby ones. They are usually a great place to pick up used (and less expensive) curriculum and look at all kinds of new stuff. Take your wallet :)

Finally, don't forget the library - there are many science and history books there. Homeschooling is a do-it-yourself project, the better results come when you put some effort into it. Don't expect a package, including everything to be handed to you!

Answer 3

We don't use any kind of published curriculum in general, but there are a ton of places where you can find textbooks. In fact, each public school system is free to choose what curricula they use, which is funny considering how people attack homeschoolers for not 'keeping up' with PS kids. We've gotten some books from the public library, people will donate when they are done!

Look for Saxon, Houghton Mifflin, Holt Rinehart, or Harcourt Brace Jovanovich. If you google will you literally get thousands of used book sites, where you can buy for much less than from the actual publishers. Often you can contact your local public schools and see if they have sales. For most texts the actual subject matter doesn't change from year to year, some upper science theories and obviously history :-P you'd want to watch out for incorrect data.

Answer 4

Well i homeschooled for 8th grade and ive tried several textbooks but the best are Saxon homeschool edition for math, Christian earth sciences (its not christian based tho), American revaloution for history for christian schools (again not christian based), Oh and you have to have wordly wise for english and you will never regret it! They have a homeschoolers association w/a book store in texas which means they prob will in other states too! The pepole there are a lot of help and the have a varity of books to choose from. Plus clubs and activities for homeschoolers! Good luck!

Answer 5

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Answer 6

I homeschool my son through an e-school. They sent us all the textbooks and workbooks, along with a complete computer and printer for him. Thay also sent all other supplies needed for art, science, music, etc. Feel free to e-mail me. [e-mail]. All the materials they sent us were without charge and the school does not charge tuition.

Answer 7

There isn't just one company, unfortunately. If you can find out the specific title you are looking for, you might be able to come up with the publisher. Also, just try doing a search for textbook publisher and you'll come up with a lot of different places.

Answer 8

My undersytanding regarding public school materials is that they are only sold to public schools.

http://core-curriculum.com/

This is link for Core Curriculum of America. They can help you find what you are looking for. I know they work with the National Geographic science program. Thye can help you find a secular science program.