AMES Academy Bookstore
( 0 ratings )Store contains curriculum, workbooks, games, puzzles, historical fiction and lots of fun fiction books. Most materials range from preschool through 9th grade. I literally have hundreds of books and will be adding to the store throughout the summer and fall. I am now a "retired" homeschool mom of four "kiddos", two currently in college and two grown and married "children" and one grandchild. Looking forward to helping train up the next generation.
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Making Children Mind without Losing Yours
Using the 7 principles of reality discipline, this father of five and grandfather of four reveals a practical, action-oriented game plan to
– get kids to listen to parents
– encourage healthy attitudes and two-way communication
– turn off temper tantrums, minimize sibling rivalries, and foil finicky eaters
– put parents back in the driver’s seat
– prompt long-lasting, positive behavior and instill values
– rear respectful, well-behaved children who become responsible difference makers in the world
Thought-provoking questions at the end of each chapter and Dr. Leman’s real-life examples give readers sure-fire techniques for developing a loving, no-nonsense approach for rearing children. With over a million satisfied customers, parents can’t go wrong with this classic, perennial bestseller.$4.75$12.99Making Children Mind without Losing Yours
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Little Eagle: Snake Bit!
This is the second chapter book story in the Little Eagle “Scout Stories” series by Allen and Ralph Williston. As a scout, Little Eagle must lead a family to the desert village. But he is not alone – a young White Dove joins him learn how to become a scout. During the journey, Little Eagle becomes very sick and is “IN TROUBLE”. What can White Dove do to save Little Eagle? How will she pass her first test?
The origins of the Little Eagle stories have been gathered by the author by listening to storytellers from Native American/First Peoples tribes throughout the North American continent. This story has its origins with the Zuni and Navajo people in the American Southwest.
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***Inscription and signed by author$4.00$8.95Little Eagle: Snake Bit!
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Psalms and Proverbs: An Alice in Bibleland Storybook
Alice went to Bible School to learn of God’s great ways. She read the Psalms and Proverbs for advice and words of praise.
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Don’t Know Much About Geography
Everything you need to know about the world but never learned. Geography is the hub from which other disciplines radiate: meteorology, ecology, geology, oceanography, demographics, cartography, agricultural studies, economics, and political science. In addition to presenting geographical trivia that’ll impress your friends, Davis explores 21st-century topics of global concern, including the role of the Internet and technology in transforming the lives of people around the world, how so-called developing nations develop, sustainability, and the debates over climate change and evolutionary science. This completely revised and updated version of Don’t Know Much About Geography is an entertaining and illuminating grand tour of planet Earth.
****There are discussions of evolution and climate change.$7.00$14.95Don’t Know Much About Geography
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Biscuit’s Pet and Play Christmas (A Touch and Feel Book)
The touch and feel elements include Biscuit’s sweater, a horse’s mane…and even Santa’s beard! The sturdy board book pages and simple text are just right for babies and toddlers. This Christmas touch-and-feel book is a sweet way to share some Christmas joy with little ones. Woof, woof!
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Baby Signs: A Baby-Sized Introduction to Speaking with Sign Language
With this adorable board book of essential signs, babies and toddlers can easily learn how to communicate their needs, wants, and feelings and even make basic observations with a simple gesture. Studies show that babies who use sign language feel less frustrated, throw fewer tantrums, and often learn to talk more easily. Just point to a sign in the book, say the word while making the sign, and the baby will soon be signing. Communicating a wet diaper or a hungry belly, asking for help or saying “all done” becomes as easy as waving hello or good-bye. And these are just a few of the thirteen signs inside this small and adorably illustrated board book, perfect for little hands and minds to grasp.
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Wild Women in the White House
Wild Women in the White House: The Formidable Females Behind the Throne, On the Phone and (Sometimes) Under the Bed. Part portrait gallery, part exuberant expose. Learn about the First Ladies in these lively stories
$5.00$14.95Wild Women in the White House
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The Usborne Book of Christmas Carols
This is a collection of over 25 well-loved carols that have been specially arranged to suit the register of children’s voices. Each example includes accompaniment for piano, keyboard and guitar.
***Most of these songs are actually about Jesus!$5.00$9.99The Usborne Book of Christmas Carols
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My Friend & My King: John’s Vision of Our Hope of Heaven
A simplified version of the story of John’s vision of the future of the world and God’s ultimate triumph as revealed to him by Jesus.
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Why Noah Chose the Dove
Noah was a righteous man, so he and his family were to be saved from the flood. But rumor had it that only the best of all living creatures were to be taken aboard the Ark with Noah. Animals as vie with one another for a place on the Ark.
Pictures by Eric Carle$2.75$8.99Why Noah Chose the Dove
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Eyewitness Activity File: Mummy
Posters, document replicas, transcripts, photographs, and eyewitness accounts that bring each subject vividly to life. A 16-page booklet full of intriguing background information places events, people and places in context, while contemporary documents add immediate authenticity. Full-color photos.
$6.00$9.95Eyewitness Activity File: Mummy
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