Published on November 26, 2007 at 7:35 PMThe Homeschooler's Book of Lists Resource Book Review
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Don't you just love it when you find a treasure chest of knowledge?? I know I do. I recently found a wonderful resource book that has just about everything in it.
It is "The Homeschooler's Book of Lists” by Sonya Haskins. It has more than 250 lists, charts, and facts to make planning easier and faster listed in the book itself, but this book also comes with a cd that has reproducible masters of more than 250 lists and charts available for you to use and print off.
Mom got this book a couple weeks ago and when she first got it, I took a little peak. I was so overwhelmed with all the info that was in it; I had to put it down and I decided I would look at it later so I could devour it when I had time. Boy, I am so glad I did. I finally had the chance to take another look at it yesterday and I am just thrilled that we now own this book.
This book has so much information in it on a wide range of topics, I don't know if I will ever be able to get through the whole thing.
It has so many different subjects that is tells so much about. The style it is in is very neat and easy to read. Very crisp and clean. The way she lists the information is very neat. It is like a chart. I think the way Mrs. Haskins lists the information is very fun to read. Everyone of any age will more than likely find this book interesting and won’t want to put it down.
The chapters are:
History & Government
Language Arts
Mathematics
Religion
Science
Animals
The Human Body
Geography
Foreign Language
Great People
Quotations, Speeches and Other Documents
Computers
Art and Music
Curriculum and Homeschool Methodologies
Organizational and Reference Lists for Teachers, Parents, and Students
I really like all of them. I can't really say which is my favorite category. They are so full of so much. Each category goes in depth with each topic is it talking about. I mean, it’s not you piddly little 50-page resource. It is 556 pages of great info that will help you in your homeschool.
My type of learning is I like to learn it myself by myself, so just sitting and reading this and taking notes is great for me. I really enjoyed just sitting and going through it.
From reading it I think it would be a neat idea to read it to your students and then quiz them from it. It is that good!!
In just the History and Government chapter alone, some of the things it lists is:
Important Dates in History, which lists dates starting in 3000 bc and goes through to 1901.
Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Modern Wonders and Natural Wonders.
Pharaohs, Rulers of England and France and Germany.
It also talks alot about American government too. Things like: Government Branches, Important Dates in the American Revolution, Battles of the American Revolution, Steps to Creating Bills and Laws, and much more. It also lists the Founding Fathers and what state they were from. It also has Presidential Election Results.
The chapters of each subject are very much like this. They have a ton of different things that make learning fun and easy. They really go in-depth, but not too much that it overwhelms you. This resource/study book that will enhance your homeschool because it goes through a handful of different subjects and expounds on them. I learned alot already from it. For instance, I am as old as the world wide web. haha I thought that was neat. I also learned that Mom is as old as the cell phone.
I would like to own this book just for my own enjoyment. It is really neat to be able to learn all this stuff. I really like it that it goes into depth about alot of the things. I love reading informational type stuff and this is just my kind of book.
There is so much I can tell you about this book, but it would take forever. So you just need to get it.
Some other great resource books are:
Educating The Wholehearted Child by Clay and Sally Clarkson
What Your Child Needs To Know When: According to the Bible and to the State by Robin Sampson
Anyway, this is a really awesome and neat book that will really be a great book to have for your homeschool. Don’t be surprised if your children just pick it up and start reading it.
If you would like to know more about Mrs. Haskins and her book, please visit her website. She also has a blog here on hsb called The Homemaker's Cottage. Please click on the the title of the book above for a more descriptive review of the book on Mrs. Haskins website.
I really loved this book. I would highly recommend this book for everyone. You will really enjoy it and enhance your knowledge.
As Always,
Thanks for stopping by "Daily" at the "Planet"!!
©AmandaDixon2007
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November 26, 2007 at 7:40 PM...Untitled Comment
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That sounds like a really good, practical book!! Thanks for posting about it.
BTW, the SAYR is getting ready to read The Magician's Nephew. I don't know if you'll be joining, but if you don't mine linking us...?? lol. That would be awesome.
The Hedge of Thorns is still on its way. I'm sure when I get it, I'll quickly catch up to you guys, though. ;-)
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November 26, 2007 at 7:49 PM...Untitled Comment
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That books looks really great...I'll have to talk to my mom about it:) You really did give some wonderful information about it. Thanks!
Have a great day and God bless!
Love, Miss Elizabeth
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November 27, 2007 at 1:31 PM...Hello!
November 27, 2007 at 2:26 PM...Long time.....
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Hey, sry for a long time of no comments. That looks like a great, practical book, thanks for sharing as always! I did get your DVD it was great, thanks so much!!!! Keep telling like it is!!!!
Jed
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November 27, 2007 at 2:43 PM...You have an Award
 Commented by Amanda10Axelby
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Hello Amanda,
If you stop by my blog you will see your award. It is just my way of thanking you for all of your help when I first started here at homeschoolblogger.
Blessings,
Amanda
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November 28, 2007 at 1:37 PM...Cute!
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That is so cute I really like that pic of the little cutie . I know someone who has a birthday on the 27 of November. How cool
is that, how is she related to you or is she related to you. I really couldn't figure it out from what you posted on your blog.
Well she is really cute and I really like the posture you have on your blog so cute.
Sure I will be praying for her every single night in my prayers, she is and will always be in Gods hands.
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November 28, 2007 at 1:48 PM...Untitled Comment
November 28, 2007 at 6:39 PM...Untitled Comment
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Now that sounds like a book I would love! I enjoyed reading your review. If you hadn't written about it, I probably never would have heard of it. I'm putting it on my want-to-read list!
Have a blessed day.
Love,
Mandy
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November 29, 2007 at 12:34 AM...Untitled Comment
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Hey Amanda! Ahhh, I have totally missed reading your posts and talking to you and IMing with you and...ahh!!! It's just been really busy, but I seriously need to call you or something!
Wow, that book seems great! Sounds like a book me and my mom would enjoy. I'll have to write down the name so my mom can order it.
So, how have you been? Hope you all had a nice Thanksgiving!
Love ya!
Jenna ; )
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