"By wisdom a house is built, and by understanding it is established; and by knowledge the rooms are filled with all precious and pleasant riches." ~Proverbs 24:3-4
MISCELLANEOUS MATERIALS, BOOKS & SUPPLIES
American Science & Surplus
3605 Howard Street
Skokie IL 60076
(847)982-0870; (800)934-0722 fax
Free catalog: low-cost science equipment, hobby items, craft materials, teaching supplies, office product.
Bellerophon
P. O. Box 21307
Santa Barbara, CA 93121
Publisher of history-teaching coloring books, most using historical drawings.
Bethlehem Books
10194 Garfield Street South
Bathgate, ND 58216
800-757-6831
Reprints classic children's literature from the Catholic tradition; many books of interest to homeschoolers in general.
Chinaberry Book Service, Inc.
2780 Via Orange Way, Suite B
Spring Valley CA 91978
1-800-776-2242
Detailed annotated descriptions of children's books, stories on tape, parenting and homemaking books, Christmas and holiday books, games, toys, and other delights - all sorted by age level.
Classroom Direct
P.O. Box 830677
Birmingham AL 35283-0677
1-800-248-9171
A discount educational superstore; catalog with 400+ pages of arts and crafts, school supplies, teacher helpers, room decorations, classroom necessities, games, motivators, early childhood, and more.
Cross-Over Educational Products
FLC 7028
1000 Rim Dr.
Durango CO 81301-3999
Motivational booklets and practical helps for homeschooling families; also titles for homemakers and teens; classics study questions; "Bach: Man of God" play script; Quick Piano Lessons; Snapshot Typing.
Demco
Box 7488
Madison WI 53707
1-800-356-1200
Free catalog: 880 pages of library supplies; classification stickers, shelf labels, bookends, storage boxes, magazine cases, book covers, card files, book pockets/cards, book repair supplies, bookcases & furniture.
Dorling Kindersley Publishing
375 Hudson St.
New York, NY 10014
(800) 788-6262
Publisher of critically acclaimed visually stimulating educational books for every member of the family. To find a DK Family Learning representative in your area, call 800-DKBOOK1 (800-352-6651).
Dover Publications, Inc.
31 E. 2nd St.
Mineola NY 11501-3582
Publisher of inexpensive books on a wide variety of interesting topics; also hard-to-find classic reprints, music, art, crafts, postcards, stickers, cut-&-assemble models, paper dolls, coloring & activity books.
Edmund Scientific
60 Pearce Ave.
Tonawanda NY 14150-6711
(800)728-6999; (800)828-3299 fax
High quality science products and gifts for educators, students, hobbyists, and families.
Educational Insights
16941 Keegan Avenue
Carson CA 90746
800-933-3277
School supplier and distributor of GeoSafari Electronic Game and other products.
Educational Materials Associates
P.O. Box 7385
Charlottesville VA 22906-7385
1-888-EMA-GAME
Educational games, posters and maps, covering U.S. and world geography, history, and more.
Educators Progress Service
214 Center Street
Randolph WI 53956-9983
Publishes listings of free educational videos, filmstrips, maps, posters, books, curriculum, science materials, computer programs, etc. for all grade levels; also "The Homeschooler's Guide to Free Teaching Aids" and "The Homeschooler's Guide to Free Videotapes."
Family Books at Home
http://familybooksathome.com
A new division of Penguin Books which has now taken over the at-home sales of DK books in the US.
FUN Books
Dept. W, 1688 Bellhaven Woods Court
Pasadena MD 21122-3727
1-888-FUN-7020
Fun products, books and games for homeschooling and unschooling; anti-coloring books; fundraisers.
Greathall Productions
P. O. Box 5061
Charlotteville, VA 22905
800-477-6234
Publisher of Jim Weiss's award-winning storytelling tapes; children's classics and folklore.
Home Training Tools
546 S 18th St W Ste B
Billings, MT 59102
1-800-860-6272
A complete source for quality science supplies including homeschool science curriculum, home science lab supplies, home science kits, science fair projects, microscopes, and everything else you need! You'll love their low prices, personal service, and fast delivery!
Request a free catalog, and sign up for their monthly "Science Explorations" e-mail newsletter, each of which focuses on one particular science topic and includes Teaching Tips, Fabulous Facts, Noteworthy Scientists, Scientific Speakers, Science in the News, and featured product highlights. Printer-friendly archives of past issues can be found on their website.
KeeCorp, Inc. info@traceeraseboard.com
1-888-770-0749; 254-770-0911
254-770-0709 fax
I saw a display of KeeCorp's Trace Erase Boards - the "21st Century Slate Board" - at the 2002 Arizona Homeschool Convention and was instantly impressed. It's such an ingenious idea! The plastic write-on wipe-off boards are great for practicing penmanship and basic skills drills such as math worksheets. I especially like the way they save paper. I purchased one for my 7-year-old son and he uses it regularly.
MindWare
2100 County Rd C W
Roseville, MN 55113
1-800-999-0398
Brainy toys, puzzles, games, & books that promote logical thinking & creative problem solving.
Nature's Workshop
22777 State Road 119
Goshen, IN 46526-9375
1-800-824-2329
Creation-based science books, supplies, and teaching tips; Nature Friend magazine.
Oriental Trading Company
P.O. Box 2308
Omaha NE 68103-2308
1-800-228-2269
Free catalog: arts & crafts, party supplies, holiday items, costumes & hats, toys & novelties, puppets, plush animals, stickers, bookmarks, jewelry, keychains, pencils, stationery, giftware, religious items, trophies/medals/ribbons, carnival supplies, candy, mega assortments; school, sport, luau, multicultural, inspirational, patriotic themes; many personalized items. Great for groups, business promotions, company events, classroom teachers, home educators, and Sunday School.
Really Good Stuff
The Cinema Center
Botsford CT 06404-0386
1-800-366-1920
Free catalog: certificates, stickers, bookmarks, videos, holiday items, classroom decor; quantity discount.
Reasons to Believe
P.O. Box 5978
Pasadena CA 91117
1-800-482-7836
Refreshing selection of books, tapes, videos, software to strengthen faith & answer skeptics; a new quarterly science apologetics news magazine is currently in development.
Rose Publishing
4455 Torrance Blvd. #259
Torrance, CA 90503 USA
Phone: 310-370-7152
Toll Free: 800-53-CHART (800-532-4278)
Fax: 310-370-7492
Email: info@rose-publishing.com
Bible Charts, Maps and Time Lines for Teachers, Bible Study Leaders, Homeschools, Professors and Pastors.
Sing n' Learn
2626 Club Meadow
Garland, TX 75043-1102
800-460-1973; 972-278-1973
Products that incorporate music and auditory learning in all subject areas.
The Teaching Company
7405 Alban Station Court, Suite A107
Springfield, VA 22150-2318
800-832-2412; 703-912-7756 fax
Producer of audio and video courses featuring top-rated lecturers.
Tobin's Lab
P.O. Box 725
Culpeper VA 22701
1-800-522-4776
Creation-based, hands-on science materials for families.
Usborne Books
Publisher of award-winning educational books for children, sold by independent consultants in all fifty states and around the world. Usborne non-fiction books are "Internet-linked" containing links to thousands of appropriate, carefully researched websites. Usborne also publishes art, craft, puzzle and activity books.
Viking Office Products
950 W. 190th Street
Torrance CA 90502-1001
1-800-421-1222
Discount pricing on brand-name filing & storage supplies, office supplies, school supplies, computer supplies & more; offering friendly service, fast shipping, free delivery, easy returns, a full one-year unconditional product guarantee, online & phone ordering, a huge 700-page general catalog, smaller specialty catalogs, and an annual School Supplies Sale catalog.
Young Explorers
P.O. Box 2257
Loveland CO 80538
1-800-239-7577; 1-800-777-8810
High quality educational toys, games, & gifts that stimulate creativity and curiosity.