I came home with several treasures from the library book sale, but one of the most exciting was meeting another homeschooler. Sarah, from Here a Little, There a Little, recognized my daughter as she was perusing books and asked if she would mind introducing her. All because she reads my blog and recognized little Mouse from her pictures.
I feel like a celebrity or something.
And now to the exciting giveaway. Due to a slight misunderstanding, my dear and loving husband purchased a copy of “Junior Science on File.” So did I. I therefore have an extra copy to give away. I believe it is the same information as is provided on this CD: Junior Science Diagrams On File, however not in CD form.
It is a nice binder with 266 detachable “plates” grouped into units including:
- Units (measurement)
- Physical Sciences
- Life Sciences
- The Environment
- The Human Body
- Earth Science
- Space Science
These plates are diagrams of basic science principles which are printed on card stock and may be photocopied. It even comes with a little photocopy certificate so you are free to share this resource with your homeschool group/co-op. It does not include the experiments and projects that my others do, but it is a nice resource for summary information on a large variety of science topics as well as visual information for textbook supplementation or worksheets and tests. If you do not have a science textbook and are making up your own science curriculum (as we are), they serve as an excellent guide to assist you in organizing your basic units so you do not forget anything important.
We have been using the Science Projects on File in this manner, by using each section as a guide, checking out books from the library and doing the projects and experiments in each section. The age guide says they are meant for grades 4-9, but I think they are well adapted for younger children because of the visual and hands-on approach. In fact, other than as a quick review, I do not see this particular binder as particularly useful for junior or senior high.
I have not gone through the entire binder, so there is a possibility that some pages are missing, but in general, it is in good shape, although some of the holes need reinforced or they may tear free of the binder with continued use.
***If you are interested, all you need to do is leave a comment and indicate that you would like to be included in the drawing. Don’t forget that second part or I might just think you are leaving a comment because you like me.***
(It is secular, but basic science. It does contain references to “millions of years” in the Earth Science section and has an anatomically correct diagram of people in the Human Anatomy section. If that bothers you, you could simply remove those few pages, black them out, dress the people or, as we do when we run into references to things that we disagree with, use it as an opportunity to discuss different worldviews.)
If you have any questions, please ask. I will announce the winner next Friday (October 24), barring the unforeseen. Just be sure to include your correct email address in the comment form so I can contact you (it will only be visible to me…you don’t need to enter it in your actual comment).
**I will ship anywhere in the US or Canada.**
And, because some of you indicated interest and because I said that I would, my new treasures (the curious may compare my finds with my wish list):
Science
Field Guides: The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Fossils; North American Trees; A Golden Guide to Venomous Animals; A Golden Guide to Insect Pests; A Golden Guide to Trees,; A Golden Guide to Exotic Plants; A Field Guide to Butterflies; A Complete Field Guide to American Wildlife; The Wildflower Book
Facts on File Materials: (These are multi-volume sets which retail at several hundered dollars a piece. I fell in love with them after my first discovery and decided to base our science on them…until I saw the price tag! But for a dollar a piece, I can handle it!) Junior Science on File; Animal Anatomy on File; Junior Science Experiments on File; Science Experiments on File; More Science Experiments on File; Life Sciences on File
Other: The Encyclopedia of Reptiles and Amphibians; All About Chameleons and Anoles (we just got an anole); Night Watch; Children’s Night Sky Atlas; Mary Anning and the Sea Dragon
History
The Worst Hard Time, the Untold Story of Those Who Survived the Great American Dustbowl; Their Brother’s Keepers, The Christian heroes and heroines who helped the oppressed escape Nazi terror; Laura Secord’s Brave Walk; A Brilliant Solution, Inventing the American Constitution
Literature
Around the World in 80 Days, The Sketch Book (Washington Irving), Cheaper by the Dozen, Folktales of All Nations, Munschworks
Art
Leonardo, The Artist and the Man
Home Economics
The Afternoon Tea Book; Better Homes and Gardens 75th Anniversary Edition Cook Book (that is actually a birthday present for my daughter. Shhhh! Don’t tell her!), Eat the Weeds; Chess for Young Beginners
And some “light” reading for mom
Shaping the American Education State, 1900 to the present; Illiterate America; General Education in a Free Society
Welcome to Roscommon Acres, my little home in the country. I write here about life more abundantly, from the joy of a baby’s smile to the almost unbearable grief of losing a son. I am seeking beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, a garment of praise instead of the spirit of despair (Isaiah 61:3).
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I would love a chance at this resource. Thankyou!
I would love to be included in the drawing…AND I like you and your blog!! And I promise I’ll keep coming even if I don’t win!
Well, that is good to know, Linda. I never thought of that…scores of loyal readers all upset because they didn’t win. Accusations of favoritism or cheating…maybe even false comment registrations to rig the whole process. What am I getting into?!
I came home with a few goodies today but the highlight was meeting you, Dana. Your daughter was so sweet to help me find you. I debated about asking her–didn’t want to “freak her out”–but goodness, it’s so nice to meet folks in the real world when possible.
I don’t know who got to the science books first, but I bought several of the same ones you listed. (Field guides were at the top of my list today.) I also purchased guides for animal tracks, two books on shells, and another on pond life.
And, uh, I bought the Jr. Facts on File for Science so please don’t put my name in the hat.
We’ll be finishing up our science text in a few months and I think we’re going to use this resource along with a book I purchased a few years ago at another library sale for the rest of the school year.
I didn’t find any reading material for me, but two wishes were granted from my Wishlist at Paperback Swap today so all’s good.
That’s great, Sarah! And I really did enjoy meeting you. Small world, huh? We got some books on animal tracks and pond life at the last sale…we must have some similar interests.
I was going to use some of these for science, but I found a couple of astronomy books and fall is such a wonderful time for stargazing. The sun goes down early, it is cool and there aren’t very many insects. So astronomy it is.
Isn;t it great when our hard work on the blog pays off! It’s nice to know SOMEone is actually reading it
Keep up the good work.
I’d like to be included in the giveaway for the science binder please. Thanks for offering it.
I see that you’ve given away the science binder but am so happy to have found you blog! I enjoyed reading your wishlist. I’ve started keeping an index card in my wallet with *my* wishlist so I remember to look for titles at garage sales and thrift stores.
My kids enjoy checking field guides out from the library. My preschooler enjoys the pictures while his older siblings use them for reference. For Home Ec, I found this great series of books “Secrets from Grandma’s Kitchen”- we haven’t used them yet but I enjoy flipping through them!
Okay. Count me in on the draw! If you’re shipping to Canada that is.
Grateful for the chance to win. As my children are currently in 4th & 5th grades, this resource would be a nice fit. Thanks, Dana!
LOL Dana, I like you AND I wish to be included in the drawing.
I love your site..would love to be counted in the drawing!
I am really enjoying reading your blog. Please include me in your drawing for the science binder. Thanks!
This looks like a great resource, Dana. Please include me in the drawing.
Thank you.
It looks like a wonderful resource for any homeschooling family – please enter me in your drawing!
Have you posted your giveaway in The Homeschool Lounge?
Have a great day, Dana!
Blessings,
Tammy ~@~
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That sounds like a great resource, please count me in!
And I love your blog, too, I just don’t always leave comments.
My daughter is a HUGE science fan and would love pouring over these. Please include us in the drawing. Thanks for doing this!
Dana,
I read your blog in my reader and so don’t normally come over here to comment.
However, for a giveaway–well, you can see that here I am! Especially since it’s science!
Thanks for the opportunity!
I came to your site because of your comments in 3RHomeschooling. I enjoyed it so much that I will be coming back again. Oh and I’m of the same mind as spittibee “Pick me.” It sounds like a wonderful resource.
Thanks
I like you and would love to be included in the drawing;)
Love your blog!!Please enter me in your giveaway.
I would LOVE a chance to win this – please place my name in the drawing! Thanks so much!
Wow! Well, you are all entered…even you, Amy since I haven’t given it away, yet. I’ll probably do that next Friday. (I’d say that I will, but with my luck, my blog will be down or my internet won’t be functioning or my monitor won’t turn on all day because I said I’d do something.)
Dana, please put my name in the hat!
Thanks!
Oh, and I think I can swing Canada. Maybe I should have said something about not shipping overseas. That could be pricey, plus the kids will probably graduate before it gets there.
That sounds just up my alley! Count me in!
Hi Dana,
I’d love to be included in the give-away!
Thanks for making this available!
Susan
It sounds like a great resource. Please add my name to the draw! Thanks.
There is some great info here. Please include me in the drawing. Thanks.
Please include me in the drawing. Thanks!
Sounds great! We would get a lot of use out of it. Please include our name.
[Raising hand vigorously and bouncing up and down in my seat] Ooh! Ooh! Put us in the drawing!
Thanks!
How great that your daughter was recognized (that makes *her* the celeb, not you right??).
“Their Brother’s Keeper” sounds terrific. And who wouldn’t love a cookbook?? (says a cookbook junkie…) How fun to get a tea cookbook. I know you all enjoy a nice cup of tea.
Please include me in your giveaway. Hugs to all of you. I hope you are feeling well.
Please include my name in your drawing! It sounds like an interesting resource.
Thank you, for hosting a give-a-way. Please count me in!
I would love to be entered in the giveaway
Your finds sound awesome 
~ Rachel
I’d love to be included in the giveaway!
p.s. I love the name of your blog!
I would love to be included in the drawing. Thank you!!!!
I love the graphics on your website.Being new to homeschooling,I find your blog very interesting!
Would you please add me to your drawing?
Thanks!
Crystal
Hi, Dana — I’d love to be entered into your contest.. It sounds like you had a great time AND made some outstanding deals.
BTW, I’m having a giveaway over on my blog, too, so if you haven’t entered yet, please feel free to do so
God bless,
Sallie
Please include me in the drawing. Thanks
oh fabulous! I’d love to be entered! and i’m also posting because I like ya
Me too please! I wouldn’t have entered except that you said you were willing to ship to Canada.
I have no doubt that we would find this resource helpful…and for the record, I would not black the pages out.
Also, I’m totally willing to pass on the book, through my own blog, once we’re done with it. A pay it forward gesture if you will.
Please enter me in the drawing.
Please include me in the drawing! Thanks so much
I would like to be included in the drawing!
Thank You
Now see, I would have been all over art books and probably forgotten to even look for science resources.
My son doesn’t forget though. Science is his favorite subject. We just studied Leonardo Da Vinci, so we both enjoyed it immensely.
All that to say, please enter me. We could use some more science books to balance out the art shelf.
Glad you found some great books and made a new friend in the process!
Love your blog! I’d like to be included in the drawing,please. The Science Binder would work well for us.Thanks!
Sounds great, count me in.
Thanks
Somehow, I could see that in you, Renae.
Unfortunately, there wasn’t much in the way of art books. There were a lot of biographies, but not being very up with things of art, I didn’t even know what to look for. I was seriously hoping for some coffee table books…in about any style. But I do know who Da Vinci is, so we got at least one biography. 
I was happy at the number of science books we were able to find, though. I never even made it over to the children’s books, but my husband and kids spent a long time there, so I trust we didn’t miss anything too terribly important. He knew more or less what I was looking for!
What a great blog! Please include me in the science drawing. Thanks!
Count me in please, I enjoy your blog!
i would LOVE to be included in the giveaway—sounds like a great homeschool resource!
WOW, cool blog – I added you to my Google Reader, so I’ll get anything you post. I’ve been having fun going back and reading all your posts. This science resource looks great, and if I don’t win, I think I’ll have to track down something similar. <> <>
Would love a chance to win! Thank you so much!
Please include me in your drawing. I teach two science classes at a co-op and I know this would be used greatly. By the way, yea! for your husband participating in curriculum buying. Thanks!!!
I just discovered your blog. I’m going to check it out — looks great. I would also like to have my name entered in the drawing:)
Thanks!
Please enter me in your draw too. What a funny story that was!
I would love to be in onit! Super blog!
I would like to enter the drawing! thanks
Wow! great resource! I’d love to win this, please enter me. You library sale sounds like a success!
Please include me in the giveaway! Thanks!
Pleeze pick me! How cool to be a celebrity ~ LOL!
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What a great resource. I’d love to be in your drawing. Thank you!
Just trying to get a blog started and wanted you to know I love yours!
What a great bunch of finds for you! It’s nice to meet other moms who like science; too many of my friends are intimidated or can’t stand the mess of experiments.
Would love to be included in your drawing. My kids (3rd and 4th grades) love any science resources.
Thanks a bunch!
Wow! This sounds wonderful–please enter me in the drawing. Thanks so much!
Thank you so much for this opportunity to win such a wonderful resource! Please add our name in the drawing.
Please enter my name in your drawing. Thanks for sharing!!
Blessings!
I would love to be included in your drawing. Always looking to do Science with books and fun
Tina
Thank you for all your work on your website! I don’t know how you find time to blog. It is a great resource for all who homeschool.Thanks!
Please enter me in your drawing.
Wow look at how many comments you have. And now mine too, I would love to be included in the drawing!
TH
This book looks like a great resource for my two boys. I would love to be in your drwaing. Thanks!
Look we’re up to 73 in the drawing! Thanks for offering a resorce that will be helpful to the winner! And thanks for taking the time to have a great site
I’d love to be entered in the drawing. Thank you for being a support to moms everywhere.
That is so neat that someone recognized your daughter from reading your blog! Thank you for your generosity in offering this science resource! Please enter me in the drawing.
Please include our family in your drawing.
Thanks so much for doing this.
Hi Dana,
Thank you for the blessing you provide with your blog. We are new to PA !!!!! Your site provides many blessings to glean from.
Please include our family in your drawing.
God bless to you and family.
In His service, April
New to PA? Cool! I assume you are on the bibleprinciples site, so I’ll try to catch up with you there. I am only active in spurts…so many other things to keep up with!
Hi Dana,
You have a wonderful setup! Love the moon phase.
We would love to be entered in the drawing!
Thank you,
Stefanie
I’ve enjoyed reading your blog- I’ve gotten a lot of good ideas about homeschooling my daughter. Please include me in your drawing.
Hi, I would like to be included in the drawing…I’m glad you posted about it on Homeschool_form_share….I’ve never been to your blog before. I’ll have to check it out further later. (gotta get to bed now…I’ll be up at least once tonight to feed the baby-ugh!)
Thanks,
Angie
This book looks like it would be a good resource for helping with science. Please enter me in the drawing.
Wow! I would love to win this!! Thanks for being so generous with your overbuying!!!
Good evening, please include me in the drawing for the science book. Thanks for all you do!
~~Pam
i would to entered in your drawing
thank you!!!!
I would love to be entered in the drawing! We’ve been struggling with science and I believe this would be JUST the thing. God bless.
I am so glad to have been referred to your blog! I am looking forward to trying out the meteor shower lesson that you posted! Thank you!
Please enter me into your drawing!
Thank you for your work and kindness in sharing with other homeschooling families!
Cindy
I’d like to be entered in your drawing.
Looks like a cool resource. Since I’m a little later requesting to be in the drawing, maybe my paper will be on top and I’ll get picked.:) Great way to pass it on. May God richly bless you for your generosity. Wren
Hello,
Sounds like a great resource. Please add my name to your drawing.
Thanks so much!
I would love to try this resource–very generous of you to make the offer!
This sounds like an awesome resource! Please add my name to your drawing!
I am not sure when the draw date is but I would love a chance to win this prize! I have 2 boys aged 7 & 10 who LOVE science and the chance to win as well.
Thank you
Btw, sorry if this has already been done!