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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The Usborne Write Your Own Story Book
Aspiring young writers will love this fun activity book full of hints, tips and handy tasks for writing breath-taking stories. The first half of the book is full of writing tips, techniques and methods to make every story a masterpiece, with helpful activities on coming up with ideas, writing from different points of view and creating characters, settings and story lines. The second half of the book is full of story themes to write about, from murder mysteries to tales from outer space. With lots of lined space to fill, each activity comes with suggestions for characters, settings and objects to write into the story as well as questions to prompt the imagination.
$7.50$14.99The Usborne Write Your Own Story Book
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Story Craft, Reflections on Faith, Culture and Writing From the Author of Hank the Cowdog
In his book, Story Craft, John R. Erickson says that one of the biggest challenges he faced as a young author was figuring out, What is a story, and what is it supposed to do? Good stories nourish the human spirit, and it doesn’t happen by accident. Part 1 of the book describes Erickson’s experiences as an apprentice writer and publisher. In Part 2, he attempts to defiine what a story should be and how it relates to culture and religious faith. And in Part 3, he gives helpful, practical advice to aspiring writers.
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More Games and Giggles, Wild About Animals (American Girl Library)
Games, mazes, secret codes and more in this all animal themed mind-bendingly fun book.
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The How and Wow of the Human Body, From Your Tongue to Your Toes and All the Guts in Between
Based on their #1 kids podcast, Wow in the World, hosts Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz take readers on a hilarious, fact-filled, and highly illustrated journey through the human body—covering everything from our toes to our tongues to our brains and our lungs!
WHY in the world do I have a belly button?
And WHAT in the world does it do?
WHEN in the world will my nose stop growing?
And HOW in the world does my pee keep flowing? The human body is a fascinating piece of machinery. It’s full of mystery, and wonder, and WOW. And it turns out, every single human on the planet has one! Join Mindy Thomas and Guy Raz, hosts of the mega-popular Wow in the World podcast, as they take you on a fact-filled adventure from your toes and your tongues to your brain and your lungs. Featuring hilarious illustrations and filled with facts, jokes, photos, quizzes, and Wow-To experiments, The How and Wow of the Human Body has everything you need to better understand your own walking, talking, barfing, breathing, pooping body of WOW!$8.00$19.99 -
Girls of Grace: Point of Grace Devotional and Bible Study Workbook
This two-in-one special edition offers devotional messages and interactive Bible studies from point of Grace—the Christian pop musical group sensation—that will get young women thinking on their own and growing in their faith. In this comprehensive and accessible inspirational workbook, the members of Point of Grace provide young people with real answers to the issues that are most important to them at this crucial juncture of their lives. Covering topics like self-esteem, body image, dating, and friendship, the Point of Grace girls are a “mom-trusted” group, full of sound, faith based advice. Along with the twenty-four devotional readings written by the Point of Grace girls, readers will also enjoy an interactive Bible study guide that is designed to help readers connect with God, grow within themselves, and deepen their Christian values.
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The Best Gift You Can Ever Give Your Parents
Perhaps you grew up in a home full of love and encouragement or, like many, one filled with hurt and pain. Regardless, this book will guide you through a process that can bring healing and forgiveness…and will forever change your relationship with your parents. Learn how to write a tribute to your mom or dad and thank them for all of the things that they did well in raising you. It’s time to honor your parents!
$4.50$9.99The Best Gift You Can Ever Give Your Parents
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Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
“The Force Awakens” gets the humorous LEGO(R) Star Wars(TM) treatment!
$2.00$3.99Lego Star Wars: The Force Awakens
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Lego Star Wars Revenge of the Sith
This hilarious and action-packed story is perfect for LEGO(R) Star Wars fans of any age!
With the whole galaxy falling apart, it’s up to Anakin, Obi-Wan, Yoda, and the rest of the Jedi Knights to save the day. But Palpatine needs help and asks Anakin to join the Dark side. Will Anakin become the greatest Jedi Knight or will be become the galaxy’s biggest bully?$2.00$3.99Lego Star Wars Revenge of the Sith
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Grasslands (Biomes of North America)
Looks at the grasslands of the United States, animals that dwell in them, and how grasslands are changing.
$3.00$6.99Grasslands (Biomes of North America)
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Baby Jesus Prince of Peace (PassAlong Arch Books)
Baby Jesus, Prince of Peace, an evocation of Luke 2:1-16 for children, is sure to bring the true meaning of Christmas to light for you and your loved ones with its beautiful rhymes and colorful illustrations.
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Hamsters, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual
The hamster is a favorite caged pet for children. Here’s advice for both children and adults on housing, feeding, general care, and toys and devices to help keep a hamster active and healthy. Barron’s extensive line of Complete Pet Owner’s Manuals presents information for non-specialist animal owners and prospective owners, with facts about each animal’s origins and traits, as well as advice on purchasing, housing, feeding, health care, and much more. Each book is individually written by a trainer, breeder, veterinarian, or other animal specialist. Titles in this series cover every popular breed of dog and cat, freshwater and marine fish, many bird varieties, and virtually all other animals that are kept as pets. All books are filled with handsome color photos and instructive line illustrations.
$4.00$7.99Hamsters, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual
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Ferrets, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual
Offers advice on handling, feeding, grooming, housing, caring for, and describes the behavior of ferrets
$4.00$7.99Ferrets, A Complete Pet Owner’s Manual
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