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Summary: An Incredible Resource for Learning
Review: Although my daughter is only 4 years old, I plan to use this book to start her on the fundamentals early. Learning is a life long passion for me. I hope to install the same passion for learning in my daughter . I really appreciated the layout by topic which was then broken down into magazines, books, and other study materials. An excellent resource for supplemental learning.
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Summary: As complete as you will find
Review: Any book that claims to be a complete source book, "covering every subject from arithmetic to zoology," sets itself up for criticism. However, we have yet to look up a subject in Rupp's source book without finding some suggested resources. Handily divided into source types such as organizations, catalogs, magazines, books, games, videos, and on-line resources, entries are also categorized for student age range or parent/teacher resource. Entries are evaluative as well as factual. For example:
"The Vikings. Glorious adventure set in ninth-century Norway and Britain... The historical detail is preeise and impressive...There's really no graphic gore, but there are raids, brawls, battles, and lots of clashing swords."
Many of the online entries (including organizations, book or game Web sites, and magazines) are incorrect, probably due to the transitory nature of the Web rather than Rupp's fact-checking. Nearly 7 years old, the guide could use revision.
In all, I don't think you will find a more comprehensive guide to good learning materials on the market. This book would be helpful not only for homeschooling parents but also for parents of children in traditional schools who are looking for enriching resources.
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Summary: A staple on the shelf of every educator and parent!
Review: As an educator, I was thrilled to discover this user-friendly guide that organizes an amazing amount of resources on a variety of topics! For information on everything from juvenile literature to China to zoology, I can quickly skim the summaries provided for each resource. I can also access a variety of sources including catalogs, books, and websites. With limited time for research and a need for quality information for my students, this is just the kind of resource guide I have been looking for! It is a must-buy for teachers, home educators, and parents alike!
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Summary: Wonderful!!!
Review: I can't say enough about this book! If you are planning on homeschooling this is a must have!
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Summary: This is an invaluable resource, and a delightful read.
Review: I do professional reviews of a lot of books about homeschooling, and I must say I found this one unusually fun to read, because there's so much packed into it about so many interesting and unusual resources, with something for everyone. It's gratifying to see a reference book so well done.The Complete Home Source Book is quite literally a huge delight: with 865 pages, this book is 8 1/2" by 11" and almost 2" thick! The subtitle says it well: The Essential Resource Guide for Homeschoolers, Parents, and Educators, Covering Every Subject from Arithmetic to Zoology. The book is nicely organized into subjects of study, and the subject titles are thoughtfully printed at the page edges in dark blocks to show even with the pages closed. Each entry is tagged with the age group for which the resource is intended. Symbols are used to identify whether the resource is: a book, curriculum, kit, video, software, magazine, audio, game, on-line resource, hands-on activity, or catalog. The price might at first seem expensive, but this is a huge reference resource for long term use, and should save the average person money in the long run, or even perhaps in the short run. Just a few of the enormous range of subjects thoroughly covered are reading, writing, math, history, foreign language resources, the arts, sciences, journalism, research, mythology, libraries, ethics, religion, economics, philosophy, and life skills. The format consists of well-annotated lists of books, catalogs, games, hands-on materials, on-line resources, CD-ROMSs, tapes, and videos, along with Rebecca Rupp's comments, insightful observations, and delightful, thought-provoking, stories about her family's own experiences. The personal stories should be very helpful to a beginning homeschooler, in that they open a window into what homeschooling looks like in the real setting of one family's daily life. There's no reason, however, why a school-going family couldn't also enjoy and make good use of the book in the same way. I really think this is one of the best resources to ever grace the home education market.-Lillian Jones
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Summary: Absolutely excellent!!!
Review: I found this book to be an excellent, up-to-date resource that is inclusive of all homeschoolers. An absolute must for beginning homeschoolers!
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Summary: MEGA-RESOURCE!
Review: I have homeschooled all my children all their lives. I have taught in public school. I tutor math, science, English and history. In every subject, every grade, I depend on this book for new, innovative ideas and resources to use. There is no other book that I have that I use nearly as much. Thank you Ms. Rupp!
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Summary: A Must Have
Review: I have homeschooled all my children all their lives. I have taught in public school. I tutor math, science, English and history. In every subject, every grade, I depend on this book for new, innovative ideas and resources to use. There is no other book that I have that I use nearly as much. Thank you Ms. Rupp!
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Summary: Excellent resource
Review: I was thrilled with this book and how comprehensive the resources were. Since I am considering home schooling my 2 children ages 15 and 9, this book gave me a great start. I think it is a book I will refer back to and use for many years to come. Well worth the money! It is the best resource I have found yet! Thank you.
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Summary: Excellent resource for homeschoolers doing unit studies
Review: I've purchased many homeschooling books, but this is the one that I use constantly in planning lessons and unit studies. If you prefer to put together your own curriculum, rather than purchasing a series of textbooks, The Complete Home Learning Sourcebook will save you time and money. It is a great starting point - classified by subject area and sub-divided into topics. This is the place to get a sense of what's available in catalogs, games, kits, books, cd-roms and more, with contact info and web addresses, so you can find what you want! Rebecca Rupp includes sections from her homeschool journal to illustrate what worked for her family. If I could only have one book on homeschooling, this would be it.
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