Living Books Curriculum | CHARLOTTE MASON | BOOKS: SCIENCE: ASTRONOMY

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Astronomy

The Living Books elementary science curriculum is a structured adventure into basic science concepts using living books. In the early grades (Foundation Year, Grades One through Three) each term focuses on one of four strands of science education: earth science, physical science, life science or health science.

In the upper grades, LBC uses the Apologia science series as the core text and includes living books to complete the study. Grades Four through Six take a year long look at a specific area of science: Grade Four—astronomy, Grade Five—botany, Grade Six—zoology. Grade Seven—general science and Grade Eight—biology.

Grades Four and up

For the study of astronomy, The LBC Guide to Astronomy uses Exploring Creation with Astronomy, by Jeannie Fulbright as the primary text and the following literature to complete the study.

	Exploring Creation with Astronomy Jeanne Fulbright Apologia; Hardcover; 176 pp.
This wonderful book uses the classical and Charlotte Mason methodology to give elementary school students an introduction to our solar system and the universe that contains it. Narration and notebooking are used to encourage critical thinking, logical ordering, retention, and record keeping. Each lesson in the book is organized with a narrative, some notebook work, an activity, and a project. Although designed to be read by the parent to elementary students of various grade levels, it is possible for students with a 4th-grade reading level to read this book on their own.
	LBC can only sell this book at the retail price of $35.00, but we found a better deal for you! To the left is a link to Rainbow Resource Center (RRC). Here you can buy this text for $24.95 (+ s&h).
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	Nicolaus Copernicus: The earth is a planet Dennis Brindell Fradin Mondo Pub.; Paperback; 32 pp.
A biography of astronomer Nicolaus Copernicus, who challenged the belief of his age that Earth was the center of the universe and proved that it is, instead, a planet orbiting the Sun. Contains beautiful illustrations of the astronomer’s world and ideas.
	$15.95
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	Along Came Galileo Jeanne Bendick Beautiful Feet Books; Paperback; 99 pp.
Bendick’s book is an insightful and delightful look into the life of a courageous man of faith and science. Galileo’s questioning mind drove him to monumental breakthroughs in astronomy, physics, mechanics, and the natural world. Packed with the author’s original pen drawings, pictures and illustrations the book will delight young readers.
	$12.95
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	Johannes Kepler: Giant of faith and science John Hudson Tiner Mott Media (Sower Series); Paperback; 202 pp.
Kepler was a giant of astronomy during the Renaissance. He considered his studies as a way of looking into God’s creation. “I had the intention of becoming a theologian . . . but now I see how God is, by my endeavors, also glorified in astronomy for the heavens declare the glory of God.” Tiner’s clear and engaging biography brings us into the world of the Italy.
	$7.99
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	A Wrinkle in Time Madeleine L’Engle Random House; Paperback; 256 pp.
Best Books for Children, 6th ed. Newbery Award 1963. After m eeting an unearthly stranger one dark and stormy night, Meg and Charles Wallace set out in space to find their scientist father who is lost in the fifth dimension. This thought-provoking science fiction is a real page-turner whose final message is that love is the greatest power. (Note: We feel this work of science fiction is one of the best. It teaches about space and draws a clear view of good vs. evil. However, the author portrays one of the minor characters as a "medium" who uses a "crystal ball". You may want to discuss with your child what God's Word says about fortune telling.)
	$6.50
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