Reading

All Grades

Below is more information about the elementary, junior high, and high school grade level courses available. Information for each course will include suggested grade levels, cost, description, and a listing of the materials used. Linked course names will take you to a “look inside” of the primary text.

CURRICULUM

#28710 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 2

Suggested Grade Level:

2nd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course entices young students with stories about crabs, wasps, bees, spiders, shellfish, and worms to increase their knowledge of God’s wonderful creation. Vocabulary skills are developed through exposure to new words and review questions are found at the end of each chapter to promote comprehension.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 2, 3rd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 186 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 13 pages

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#20405 Fun with Friends

Suggested Grade Level:

2nd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension and vocabulary building through a collection of stories highlighting Christian character traits that develop phonics skills and introduce basic literary terms.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Fun with Friends | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 153 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 9 pages

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#20902 Christian Liberty Phonics Reader's

Suggested Grade Level:

Kindergarten

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course uses short stories that apply just-learned phonics rules to teach students how to read. Stories contain Christian values and are preceded by practice words that highlight the appropriate phonics rules being presented in order to promote retention and reading success.

Course Materials:

It Is Fun to Read | ©1998 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 27 pages
Pals and Pets | ©1998 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 27 pages
A Time at Home | ©1998 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 59 pages
It Is a Joy to Learn | ©1998 (rev ed) Christian Liberty Press | 59 pages

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#28700 Christian Liberty Nature Reader - K

Suggested Grade Level:

Kindergarten

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course uses the alphabet as the basis for introducing stories about animals, with one story corresponding to each letter. These twenty-six stories are designed to introduce students to God’s marvelous creation, all while reinforcing phonics principles. Vocabulary building is developed through exposure to new words, and simple review questions are included to promote comprehension.

Course Materials:

Christian Liberty Nature Reader K, 2nd edition | ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 90 pages

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#24100 Nathan's Story

Suggested Grade Level:

Kindergarten

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course, a reader loosely based on the biblical narrative found in 2 Samuel 12:1–9, is designed to foster better reading skills while giving students a clear understanding of what it means to love one’s neighbor and respect the property of others.

Course Materials:

Nathan’s Story | ©2010 Great Light Publications | 47 pages

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#29610 Meeting New Friends

Suggested Grade Level:

1st

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course uses a collection of short stories to expand a student’s understanding of phonics through reading. Phonetic pronunciation charts for new words and simple review questions are included to improve vocabulary and comprehension.

Course Materials:

Meeting New Friends, 2nd edition | ©2006 Christian Liberty Press | 185 pages

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#29600 Trottino's Tale

Suggested Grade Level:

1st

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course uses an allegory (written in a style similar to Beatrix Potter’s The Tale of Peter Rabbit) about a disobedient rabbit and his troubles to teach biblical principles and moral instruction.
Note: This text is written at a third grade level and is intended to be read to the student.

Course Materials:

Trottino’s Tale | ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 38 pages

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#28705 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 1

Suggested Grade Level:

1st

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops better reading skills by reinforcing phonics principles through stories that pique young minds—stories about insects, spiders, birds, and other animals. Vocabulary skills are developed through exposure to new words and simple review questions are included to promote comprehension.
Note: This is an advanced reading course and should be pursued after the phonics material has been finished. Students who have completed our phonics course should be able to read this book with minimal help.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 1, 3rd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 168 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 13 pages

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#20130 Kind and Brave

Suggested Grade Level:

1st

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course is a collection of stories about kindness and bravery and includes both animal fables and true-to-life stories, as well as some poetry. Basic comprehension questions are included throughout the book to improve comprehension.

Course Materials:

Kind and Brave, 5th edition | ©2015 Abeka Book Publishers | 107 pages

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#20135 Strong and True

Suggested Grade Level:

1st

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course is a collection of various types of stories, such as animal fables, folk, true-to-life stories, poetry, and Scripture readings. Basic comprehension questions are included throughout the book to improve comprehension.

Course Materials:

Strong and True, 4th edition | ©2015 Abeka Book Publishers | 126 pages

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#29515 Noah Webster's Reading Handbook

Suggested Grade Level:

1st

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course provides additional practice in the application of phonics rules, and is designed to create a stronger foundation in reading, phonics, and spelling.

Course Materials:

Noah Webster’s Reading Handbook | ©1993 Christian Liberty Press | 138 pages

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#29620 Beautiful Stories for Children

Suggested Grade Level:

2nd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course uses short, moral stories and poems to expand a student’s love for reading, while at the same time instilling Godly principles and moral truths into his or her life.

Course Materials:

Beautiful Stories for Children | ©2003 Christian Liberty Press | 183 pages

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#29625 The Robinson Crusoe Reader

Suggested Grade Level:

2nd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course uses a simplified version of a timeless classic to show how, despite hardship after hardship, God was present in Crusoe’s life and continually provided for his needs. Included are arts and craft activities to further the student’s understanding and enjoyment of the story.

Course Materials:

The Robinson Crusoe Reader, 2nd edition | ©2005 Christian Liberty Press | 90 pages

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#20410 Through the Skies

Suggested Grade Level:

2nd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension and vocabulary building through a collection of stories and poems that include character-building truths.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Through the Skies | ©2017 Abeka Book Publishers | 138 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 6 pages

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#29735 History Stories for Children

Suggested Grade Level:

3rd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course presents a collection of poetry and stories based upon famous historical events and personalities from the Bible, America, and around the world. Vocabulary building, comprehension questions, and extension activities are used to improve reading skills.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – History Stories for Children, 3rd edition | ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 265 pages
• Student Exercises Workbook – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 17 pages
• Teacher’s Manual – ©2023 Christian Liberty Press | 37 pages
• Test Packet – ©2016 Christian Liberty Press | 6 tests

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#29640 The Story of the Wright Brothers and Their Sister

Suggested Grade Level:

3rd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course builds reading and vocabulary skills through a story about the special relationship between the Wright brothers and their sister, Katharine.

Course Materials:

The Story of the Wright Brothers and Their Sister | ©1995 Christian Liberty Press | 147 pages

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#28715 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 3

Suggested Grade Level:

3rd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course exposes students to the daily routines of many creatures within God’s creation with stories about ants, flies, beetles, barnacles, jellyfish, sea stars, and dragonflies. Vocabulary skills are developed through exposure to new words and review questions are found at the end of each chapter to promote comprehension.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 3, 3rd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 188 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 17 pages

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#20415 From Shore to Shore

Suggested Grade Level:

3rd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of seafaring stories and poems.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – From Shore to Shore | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 122 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 8 pages

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#20420 Heroes and Helpers

Suggested Grade Level:

3rd

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories and poems about modern and historical heroes and community helpers.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Heroes and Helpers | ©2018 Abeka Book Publishers | 138 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 11 pages

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#29645 Finding a New Land

Suggested Grade Level:

4th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course uses a series of stories and poems to teach students about the exploration and settlement of the New World. Students will learn about people and events of colonial America and the struggle for American independence; and will be introduced to such famous people as Christopher Columbus, Jonathan Edwards, Benjamin Franklin, George Washington, and Betsy Ross. Comprehension questions and vocabulary building are used to develop greater depth of understanding.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Finding a New Land | ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 263 pages
• Answer Key – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 15 pages
• Test Packet – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests

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#28720 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 4

Suggested Grade Level:

4th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course further examines the wonders of God’s creation through stories about birds, insects, moths, turtles, and snakes. Vocabulary skills are developed through exposure to new words and review questions are found at the end of each chapter to promote comprehension.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 4, 3rd edition | ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 201 pages
• Answer Key – ©2019 Christian Liberty Press | 28 pages

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#29745 Stories of the Pilgrims

Suggested Grade Level:

4th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course follows the story of the Pilgrims from their persecution in England to Holland to the New World. Students will increase their reading skills through vocabulary building and comprehension questions.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Stories of the Pilgrims, 2nd edition | ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 228 pages
• Answer Key – ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 13 pages

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#20270 Salute to Courage

Suggested Grade Level:

4th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories (both fiction and non-fiction) and poems that teach important character traits.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Salute to Courage, 2nd edition | ©2008–2015 Abeka Book Publishers | 265 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 15 pages

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#20275 Gifts and Gadgets

Suggested Grade Level:

4th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories (both fiction and non-fiction) and poems that highlight inventions from the past and compare them to present-day technology.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Gifts and Gadgets | ©2020 Abeka Book Publishers | 205 pages
• Answer Key – ©2021 Christian Liberty Press | 22 pages

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#20170 Liberty Tree

Suggested Grade Level:

4th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories taken from America’s past.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Liberty Tree, 4th edition | ©2008 Abeka Book Publishers | 240 pages
• Answer Key – ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 10 pages

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#20175 Flags Unfurled

Suggested Grade Level:

4th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories taken from America’s past.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Liberty Tree, 4th edition | ©2008 Abeka Book Publishers | 233 pages
• Answer Key – ©2007 Christian Liberty Press | 8 pages

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#29750 Building a New Nation

Suggested Grade Level:

5th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course presents a collection of short stories, American folk tales, and poetry that will take students through many important historical events of America, from the westward expansion through the mid-20th century. Comprehension questions, extension activities, and vocabulary building are used to develop greater depth of understanding.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Building a New Nation | ©2012 Christian Liberty Press | 230 pages
• Student Exercises Workbook – ©2012 Christian Liberty Press | 15 pages
• Answer Key – ©2023 Christian Liberty Press | 26 pages
• Test Packet – ©2012 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests

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#28730 Christian Liberty Nature Reader 5

Suggested Grade Level:

5th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course presents stories about the Earth’s hydrosphere (with an emphasis on oceans, currents, and tides) in order to develop vocabulary building and increase reading comprehension using a review question format.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Christian Liberty Nature Reader 5, 4th edition | ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 192 pages
• Answer Key – ©2020 Christian Liberty Press | 25 pages

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#20480 Of America I

Suggested Grade Level:

5th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories taken from America’s past.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Of America I, 4th edition | ©2009 Abeka Book Publishers | 263 pages
• Answer Key – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 13 pages
• Test Packet – ©2010 Christian Liberty Press | 6 tests

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#29755 Discovering New Worlds Through Literature

Suggested Grade Level:

6th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading skills through an anthology of stories, poems, inspirational quotes, and more. Several themes set the background for students as they examine works from around the world and back and forth through time. Comprehension questions, extension activities, and vocabulary building (including literary terms) are used to develop greater depth of understanding.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Discovering New Worlds Through Literature | ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 230 pages
• Student Exercises Workbook – ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 25 pages
• Answer Key – ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 20 pages
• Test Packet – ©2013 Christian Liberty Press | 8 tests

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#29765 The Story of Inventions

Suggested Grade Level:

6th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading skills by looking at major inventions from the past 400 years that have had an impact on the growth of our modern industrialized world. The true-life stories will reveal not only how the inventions came to be, but also the history behind their inventors and the character traits that contributed to their success.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – The Story of Inventions, 2nd edition | ©2008 Christian Liberty Press | 280 pages
• Answer Key – ©2008 Christian Liberty Press | 26 pages
• Test Packet – ©2008 Christian Liberty Press | 10 tests

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#20285 Of America II

Suggested Grade Level:

6th

Additional Course Charge:

None

Description:

This course develops reading comprehension through a collection of stories taken from America’s past.

Course Materials:

• Textbook – Of America II, 4th edition | ©2010 Abeka Book Publishers | 309 pages
• Answer Key – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 21 pages
• Test Packet – ©2018 Christian Liberty Press | 6 tests

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