rating float64 0 5 | title stringlengths 1 1.29k | text stringlengths 0 31.5k | images listlengths 0 36 | asin stringlengths 10 10 | parent_asin stringlengths 10 10 | user_id stringlengths 28 28 | timestamp int64 851B 1,680B | helpful_vote int64 -5 5.92k | verified_purchase bool 2
classes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3 | Chaucer - great introductory book with fantastic illustrations! | This version of Chaucer is recommended by Carole Joy Seid. I can see why - it is perfect for the entire family. Beautiful illustrations for the selected works. Delighted to have it! | [] | 0688062016 | 0688062016 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,395,170,108,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Must Have audio book for anyone breathing that also a sense of humor | This is a MUST-HAVE audio book. If you have a sense of humor and are breathing - add this to your personal audio collection. We give this as gifts - great for kids, families - adults. If there was one Hank the Cowdog book I could own - this is it!!<br /><br />It is not just for kids. Adults enjoy!<br /><br />Laugh ... | [] | 1591886465 | 1591886465 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,395,169,883,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Middle Ages made easy! | This is such a great encyclopedia! I ordered a hard cover (received a paperback which is a bummer) but regardless the material is fantastic. I am taking the paperback to Office Depot to have it spiral bound with plastic covers front & back - hopefully this will help the book live longer.<br /><br />It is such fun to ... | [] | 0670100110 | 0670100110 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,393,005,987,000 | 1 | true |
5 | MUST HAVE EDITION - Alan Lee illustrations are beyond compare | If you only have one edition of the Lord of the Rings trilogy - make sure it is this one. The illustrator, Alan Lee, brings to life some of the scenes in such a way, it is as if he collaborated with Mr. Tolkien.<br /><br />These are a treasured part of of family library! | [] | 0618260587 | 0618260587 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,390,938,557,000 | 0 | true |
5 | History of Medicine - can this be interesting! You bet - this is a GREAT story of medicine! | The PhD (Chemistry) who offers homeschool science classes uses these texts for the Life Science course for Jr. High. These books are really very interesting, I often borrow them from my child - it is history, science, medicine all rolled into one captivating story!<br /><br />Mr. Tiner offers some wonderful resources ... | [] | 0890512485 | 0890512485 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,390,938,453,000 | 2 | true |
5 | The Eagle - learn some Ancient Roman & Ancient British history while you listen to this amazing radio theatre production! | Rosemary Sutcliff's stories are some of our favorites - as well as being the spine for our homeschool study of Ancient Britain and Ancient Rome (The Eagle trilogy). I was DELIGHTED to purchase this story for my 13 year old son who has his own copies of these stories. Only complaint is the stories are in paperback onl... | [] | 1408467763 | 1408467763 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,390,938,431,000 | 5 | true |
5 | Our family is hooked on Hank! | We added this new title to our library and so glad! What a great story - John Erickson delivers another hysterical adventure with Hank and the gang. These are wonderful stories with great lessons, funny (really funny) songs that everyone enjoys. Sometimes the label of "family fun" makes people think it will ... | [] | 1591886627 | 1591886627 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,390,506,659,000 | 0 | true |
4 | Basic overview - Beyond fabulous illustrations! | I bought this book more for the illustrations by Robert Ingpen than the information. With that said, Mr. Rosen presents information on a very basic level about the world of Charles Dickens, and gives an overview of some selected works. For anyone interested in Mr. Dickens, this is a nice book to have as is provides a... | [] | 0763627526 | 0763627526 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,390,505,072,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Must have resource for British History | I was so fortunate to find this book - really helps when learning about British history. Add this to your library - so much easier than searching the internet. The authors are well-regarded historians of Britain. The book has very nice quality glossy pages, excellent photography and text. Reminds me of the DK quali... | [] | 0754819132 | 0754819132 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,389,654,895,000 | 4 | true |
4 | Good reading for a 13 year old | My 13 year old son requested this book - he has recently begun reading for enjoyment ( a milestone) I have not read this book or anything by the author so I am unable to write if this is the best of the best literature, but if he will read a story, then I am delighted. We read great literature during our homeschool, ... | [] | 0399163603 | 0399163603 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,389,654,771,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Sutcliff is a MASTER STORYTELLER | My 13 year old son, who has only read for information, never a story for enjoyment. Well Mrs. Sutcliff changed all that - he now owns his own copies of the three stories from this exceptionally well written history of Britain. The series begins with the Eagle of the Ninth (movie version is The Eagle), followed by The... | [] | B005SN4RLC | B005SN4RLC | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,389,654,215,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Must read for learning the story of Britain !!! | We have spent the Fall semester studying Ancient Rome & Ancient Britain and this book was recommended as a supplement. It is amazing - very well written. Engaging my boys - aged 10 and 13, not to mention myself. We are reading a few chapters per week in addition to our history studies. Add this to your library - it... | [] | 1902984749 | 1902984749 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,389,653,851,000 | 13 | true |
5 | Museum quality artwork - enhances an already timeless story | I am delighted to add another book illustrated by Robert Ingpen to our library. I have this on a book stand among Christmas decorations. The artwork is truly breathtaking - give this to anyone! | [] | 1402781822 | 1402781822 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,386,979,510,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Stories that inspire & great recipes | I bought this not so much for the recipes, but for the stories of the Robinson family and their faith. What a delight to read. Refreshing to see daughters-in-law loving and embracing the families of their husbands - not what the media wants us to see. This would make a great gift for a non-Christian - very low-key w... | [] | 1476763208 | 1476763208 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,386,979,301,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Honor & Daring - must read story about men of old for men of today! | This is an excellent book about Marcus, a Roman Centurion and his experiences as an officer in the Roman military who struggles with the legacy of the 9th Legion - a Legion that has been both disparaged and guarded since disappearing into the mists in Britain with his father as the standard bearer of the Eagle. Journe... | [] | 0312644299 | 0312644299 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,382,551,977,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Wow - great Pirate stories - True, Exciting, Amazing stories of real people | Marrin does an excellent job of educating the uneducated on the culture and world of the pirates, buccaneers and privateers. This is also an interesting read about the Caribbean and folklore about pirates. Short but very, very interesting. | [] | 0689310293 | 0689310293 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,381,949,304,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Spies, Political Intrigue, Action - James Bond look out! | Richard Hannay returns to England at the time when WW II is brewing, after a period in South Africa. Mr. Hannay finds himself involved in a plan to assassinate Karolides the Greek premier and the British Isles and Europe into war. Scudder, an American journalist who is also a spy of sorts, seeks refuge and is murdered... | [] | 1843175932 | 1843175932 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,381,948,058,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Picture Map of Ancient Rome | This is similar to the maps of locations where the map is pictoral in nature. While it is meant for a younger audience, the material is equally as useful for the older student learning about Ancient Rome. I am using it with 10 and 13 year old boys. | [] | 0746030711 | 0746030711 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,381,948,051,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Remarkable story of a dog's existence redeemed by the love of a man | It has been years since I read this book as a youth. It has been a read-aloud for our boys, ages 10 and 13. They both enjoyed it very much, although it is second place to The Yearling.<br /><br />There are many reviews but my take is this - it's a story of loss and redemption. Jack London uses a man, Weedon Smith, t... | [] | 0689824319 | 0689824319 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,378,839,186,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Outstanding "micro" biographies | My homeschooled child has this as a text for Life Science this year. I opened the book and read the stories of the first several scientists. This is not an exhaustive study of the person nor the scientific achievement - it is a "mini-biography" of each person. Just enough to have basic knowledge of each individual i... | [] | 0912517395 | 0912517395 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,378,766,030,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Outstanding illustrated retelling of the Iliad | The story is told so that even those of us who suffered through the original text in the government schools can now enjoy reading the story with our children and understand it as well! My children enjoyed the story and the illustrations. Mrs. Sutfliffe does an excellent job with the story in the same way that Alan Le... | [] | 1845073592 | 1845073592 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,372,110,441,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Hank is our favorite kids audio series!! | This is another installment of Hank - not to be missed. The only complaint is that it is a shorter story than the others. Treat your family to the Hank series - even if the cowboy genre isn't your favorite - you will be delighted! | [] | 159188683X | 159188683X | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,372,109,638,000 | 0 | true |
5 | You are in the jungle with the missionary doctor - amazingly real | These stories are better suited to an older child - 10 and up. Due to the time written, there will be opportunities to see the world as it was, and to discuss the changes in medicine and hygiene throughout the years. The stories are very believable - based on the physician's experiences.<br /><br />There is a diction... | [] | 1610454057 | 1610454057 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,369,850,568,000 | 5 | true |
4 | Coming of age | I generally read 19th century to 20th century writers, so this was a departure - based on a booksellers recommendation. With that written...<br /><br />I did enjoy the book. Mr. Krueger developed some wonderful characters - noble & flawed in a way that reflects the people reading the story. Follow Frank and Jack alo... | [] | 1451645821 | 1451645821 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,369,668,416,000 | 1 | false |
5 | The world of ancient Egypt comes alive | This book written in 1961 by Leonora Hornblow is an excellent piece of historical fiction. Historical because it's about Cleopatra VII, Julius Ceasar, Mark Antony to name a few. Fiction as there is dialogue included. This story opens with an introduction to the Egyptian family and the treachery and intrigue that ins... | [] | B0006AX0OM | B0006AX0OM | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,365,267,030,000 | 3 | false |
3 | Live the everyday life of a peasant in Egypt - and see how his courage transforms him | There are other reviews where the readers loved this book. It's a good story and brings the reader into the everyday life of an Egyptian peasant. Ranofer is the orphaned son, probably about 10-14 years of age, his father Thutra, a goldsmith had died and Ranofer is now in the custody of his half brother, Gebu the ston... | [] | 0140303359 | 0140303359 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,363,101,019,000 | 3 | false |
5 | Science in pictures & concise, easy explanations (does it get any better?) | This is a book I wished I had had as a child. Science comes alive. My boys carry it around and casually read it, sharing new and exciting things they learn, and yes, they are generally new to me too. It allows the interested to see the vast topic of science in an unintimidating way.<br /><br />Add it to your library... | [] | 0753452693 | 0753452693 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,362,514,421,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Shakespeare - boys and girls will be gripped by the story! | We purchased this on the recommendation of Carole Joy Seid, and have thoroughly enjoyed the two stories we have read. The author presents the plays so that even my upper elementary and Jr High students enjoy them. I am sure this will make reading the actual texts much more enjoyable as their educational pursuits beco... | [] | 087226226X | 087226226X | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,362,514,216,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Fantastic visual of the elements | I purchased this for my 12 year old boy - and to be quite honest, I am enjoying it as much as he is. What better way to interest young people in both science and reading! I am sure your time spent with this book will enhance your knowledge.<br /><br />I highly recommend this to anyone, and especially those who are sc... | [] | 0985323035 | 0985323035 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,362,514,207,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Indiana Jones style adventure with a biblical world view | We started the series and will certainly finish. My boys, 10 and 12, really enjoyed the story. It's a "one more chapter" type of story. Frank Peretti has written some interesting stories for adults, and this series for students is a fun read. | [] | 0891075917 | 0891075917 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,355,698,435,000 | 0 | false |
4 | Gentle biography for students | We have enjoyed the Opal Wheeler biographies as her approach is a gentle and kind approach to the life of the artist. It seems many of the biographies provide too much information that isn't appropriate for children, dare I say "mean spirited"? In an age when children need heroes - let's use Mrs. Wheelers books to of... | [] | 1933573031 | 1933573031 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,355,698,042,000 | 6 | true |
5 | WOW - the best illustrated publication of The Hobbit EVER | I was fortunate to stumble upon The Return Of The King illustrated by Alan Lee in a used book store. What a blessing! Mr. Lee brings the images into a sharp focus for the reader.<br /><br />The trilogy is available in a beautiful boxed set, also illustrated by Alan Lee - here's the ISBN 978-0618260584.<br /><br />Add... | [] | 0395873460 | 0395873460 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,353,088,044,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Judge this book by its cover - and the story is delightful too | This is another great recommendation from Carole Joy Seid. What would I do without her???<br /><br />It's difficult to find a book with a main character is a BOY, but here you have a gem! August is a boy of fine qualities while dealing with the difficult circumstances of his parents divorce and a move to another city... | [] | 1567924115 | 1567924115 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,352,946,274,000 | 2 | false |
4 | Definitive, thorough yet easy to follow history of atomic energy for kids | As all Landmark books, this is a book written by an expert in the field at the time of publication. Printed in 1961 assures the reader there is no revisionist history, but it also provides some outdated information as the technology is from 1961 or earlier. Given that disclaimer, this is a volume that was very intere... | [] | B0006AX0EM | B0006AX0EM | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,328,896,212,000 | 8 | false |
5 | Get into the water to discover what the underwater demolition teams do during conflict & war! | This is another outstanding story from the Landmark Series by Random House. You will learn about the very first soldiers to enter the water during World War II in defense of freedom, and follow the Underwater Demolition Teams (UDT) around the globe. You will travel to the European theatre, the Pacific battles and bac... | [] | 0394804066 | 0394804066 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,326,912,089,000 | 6 | false |
5 | A child's courage & victory in spite of cruelty & injustice - what a great story! | This book is an exciting glimpse into the time of robbers barons, when alliances were played out in the lives of people as the pawns in a game. Otto the son of Baron Conrad, loses his mother at birth and is taken by his father to live with the monks at Michaelsburg. Years later, when Baron Conrad retrieves Otto, the ... | [] | 140432304X | 140432304X | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,326,397,649,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Must Read for WWI - excellent for elementary aged children to adults | Albert Marrin was recommended by homeschooling expert Carole Joy Seid. This was the first of Mr. Marrins' books that we have read, and I have to tell you that this is an outstanding study of WWI.<br /><br />It was difficult to find anything about WWI for elementary and jr high aged students, much less that wasn't the ... | [] | 1893103110 | 1893103110 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,321,645,123,000 | 15 | true |
5 | Exciting outdoor adventure - children & adults will enjoy | This was a gift from a friend and it was quite a find. Link is a trapper and outdoorsman whose female dog with puppies runs away to the wilderness. She has the puppies and one of them has a fate that is intertwined with Link.<br /><br />The reader will experience the events from the perspective of the wild dog (Chiri... | [] | 0553155601 | 0553155601 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,309,022,758,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Classic with best illustrations ever! | This story has no room for improvement, however when Robert Ingpen illustrates a story, he brings such richness and depth.<br /><br />Delighted to add this to our home library. My family is going to enjoy this story again!<br /><br />Add it to your collection. It's also a great gift. Check out Ingpen's work - he is o... | [] | 1402775458 | 1402775458 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,306,412,432,000 | 11 | true |
5 | SSRW Assessment Book - it's a good tool | The Assessment book is a good tool to use with the Sing Spell Read Write phonics program. It somewhat duplicates the exercises in the students (Raceway) book, but it does have a scoring function which could be a motivator for some children. | [] | 1567045367 | 1567045367 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,289,128,802,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Love & courage brought life to a little girl who was blind and dumb | This book is recommended in Turning Back Pages of Time - and I am so glad it is. I read it to my children (7 and 10) for our history study. They both kept asking to read another chapter so this is a great book!<br /><br />I had tears in my eyes when I read about her first understanding of words & their meanings - wat... | [] | 0590424041 | 0590424041 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,286,904,433,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Excellent Star Wars radio theatre - will delight Star Wars fans | My family really enjoys this series. We are SW fans and have a library of radio theatre & audio books and this has gained a permanent spot. | [] | 1565112784 | 1565112784 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,275,570,859,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Simplifies gluten free baking for non-bakers!!! | I am not a baker, but I must learn to bake as buying gluten free bread is 1) expensive 2) not very tasty and 3) they are barbie-sized bread loaves!! This book gives you the what to use & why to use it which is fantastic. There are also recipes for crackers and other traditional wheat products. Enjoy! | [] | 0805060782 | 0805060782 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,269,438,878,000 | 7 | true |
5 | Indispenable for Gluten Free Beginners!!! | We have to be gluten free for a family member and this author has created books that provide easy to understand information. You get the why you are doing what you are doing! Plus recipes that help you learn to convert your old way of cooking to the gluten free. They are great! | [] | 0805078088 | 0805078088 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,269,438,644,000 | 4 | true |
5 | Another MUST HAVE for your family library | Wind In the Willows illustrated by Robert Ingpen brings this book into the world of both children and adults. The illustrations are as much as classic as the story itself. I recommend any classic that Robert Ingpen has graced with his gift of art! | [] | 0955304636 | 0955304636 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,266,674,363,000 | 3 | true |
5 | A MUST HAVE for your family's library | The Jungle Book is a classic we all know, however Robert Ingpen's illustrations bring this book alive. I recommend any classic that Robert Ingpen has graced with his gift of art! | [] | 0954510399 | 0954510399 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,266,674,189,000 | 2 | true |
5 | Want to learn why evolution isn't common sense? | This radio theatre production is fun for kids and adults. We learned some interesting points that further debunk the evolution theory... Listen yourself and decide. | [] | 1933431849 | 1933431849 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,261,785,853,000 | 10 | false |
5 | A must read for anyone learning about the frontier of American History | I read this book which is recommended by a homeschooling consultant for high-school and adults. What a surprise - the library book was rather worn, old, and not the least bit inviting. However when I met Alexandra Bergstrom and her family, I kept reaching for the book at every opportunity. In a culture where it's al... | [] | 0679743626 | 0679743626 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,257,356,974,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Engaging picture book about a slave who mailed himself to freedom!!! | Henry "Box" Brown is mentioned in other books (If You Traveled on the Underground Railroad also by Ellen Levine) but in Henry's Freedom Box much more detail about his life pulls the reader into his story. From the beginning where as a child he is sent to his master's son, to the loss of his family when his wife and th... | [] | 043977733X | 043977733X | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,257,356,591,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Meet the real Johnny Appleseed! | Excellent pictures to enlarge & lighten for coloring while reading aloud during American History lessons at home. The author does an excellent job handling some tough issues and the historical setting is clear for even the youngest listeners. | [] | 0807569097 | 0807569097 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,252,436,484,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Invite Polly into your life and your Christmas or other literary traditions! | For my first Elizbeth Goudge book, I was DELIGHTED to read about Polly and her enduring love,unsurpassed optimism and inspite of obvious obstacles, she retained her faith & persistance. EG touches on romance, love (Tip), delight, humility, faith in God, questioning of faith in God and the strength of the human spirit ... | [] | 1567923690 | 1567923690 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,250,573,059,000 | 15 | false |
5 | Ralph is a must have for your audio library | We have had this audio book for over four years. Our children repeatedly ask to hear this, and quite honestly we parents enjoy it too. Beverly Cleary has a child's heart and brings you into their world as well as the world of Ralph and his family. You will never look at a mouse the same way! | [] | 0061284289 | 0061284289 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,249,828,425,000 | 1 | true |
5 | Amazing illustrations for a amazing story of friendship & dedication | Clorinda enlists the help of her friends and they make dreams come true. They show persistence, diligence, loyalty, love and faith in one another's noble ideals. Doubt is allowed, and not faulted. The illustrations are amazing - the reader will feel the plane bouncing through the vegetable field. The story kept my ... | [] | 0689868642 | 0689868642 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,243,393,261,000 | 1 | false |
4 | Clean, fun story - reminscent of classic children's stories | This was a fun book that I read aloud to my 5 year old and 8 year old children. The story shared sweet relationships between family members & friends. Kenny has a strong sense of loyalty to his long-time friend George as well with his newly aquired friend Grahame (the Creme Brulee loving, poetry reciting dragon) Kenn... | [] | 1416939776 | 1416939776 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,235,954,388,000 | 0 | false |
5 | Bold Journey is exciting, riveting, engaging - can't put it down | I found this book in Turning Back Pages of Time, an American History book reading list, and it's one of the best we have read about Westward Expansion. I read this aloud to my children ages 6 and 8. Unique in that it is written from Hugh McNeal's perspective - a teenager who joins Meriweather Lewis & William Clark to ... | [] | 0395366917 | 0395366917 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,235,504,739,000 | 4 | false |
5 | Exciting & real experiences of the American West | This series offers a quick read, great stories of the Westward Expansion period of American History recommended in the Turning Back Pages of Time book (also on Amazon) that is recommended by Carole Joy Seid. | [] | 0816750408 | 0816750408 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,224,556,057,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Drawing airplanes is easy & challenging | My son has really enjoyed this book - he works with Dad and they have learned quite a bit about drawing aircraft! | [] | 0385236298 | 0385236298 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,224,554,541,000 | 0 | true |
5 | Westward Expansion - fun projects for upper elementary & Hr High | I purchased this and the History Pockets for the same time period - great projects in this that are adaptable to homeschool. I bought this to use with early elementary students, however I recommend this for upper elementary and Jr Hight. | [] | 0439411262 | 0439411262 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,224,554,419,000 | 1 | false |
5 | Handwriting that is easy - especially for boys! | This is an excellent suggestion by Carole Joy Seid. The handwriting is enjoyed by my boys - we don't have the tears so many homeschooling parents have. 10 minutes a day, and we aren't working for perfection, just a good effort! | [] | 0876781083 | 0876781083 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,224,554,330,000 | 0 | false |
5 | This book is fun to read - my kids love it | Look up your insect or creature & see how to take care of them! Great book to allow children to capture bugs & observe them - then set them free & find something else... | [] | 0140491864 | 0140491864 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,214,792,224,000 | 4 | true |
5 | Great US history reading list for Christian's & non-revisionists | Carole Joy Seid (great homeschooling speaker & consultant) recommends this book (it was based upon her teaching philosophy) for teaching American History - most books have a Christian viewpoint or they are historically accurate vs the post-1960 revisionist history found in books published after 1960. | [] | B0006F1JAO | B0006F1JAO | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,214,791,339,000 | 20 | false |
5 | Great book! Great Series! | I read the review about Van Gogh shooting himself - so before I purchased the book, I checked it out at the local library. No reference was made to suicide in the book I read. We learned about this series from Carole Joy Seid and have been very grateful. Each book teaches the story behind a work of the artist. | [] | 0764138545 | 0764138545 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,214,791,038,000 | 27 | false |
5 | This book is a gift to yourself - take time to read it | I have purchased many copies of this book as gifts - something I cannot write about the popular fiction that fills the Costco/Sams warehouses! Carole Joy Seid recommends this for high school students - and I think it should be "required reading" for all of us. Gene Stratton-Porter is truly a gifted writer - treat you... | [] | 025320691X | 025320691X | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,214,316,000,000 | 3 | true |
5 | Nobu - outstanding recipes | After an exhaustive search for the Spider Roll (soft shell crab roll), we discovered it in this book. The recipe is easy to follow, the photos are fantastic and really step you through the process. Nobu simplified the Japanese/Sushi cuisine enough that even a first-timer like myself found it so easy - can't wait to t... | [] | 4770025335 | 4770025335 | AGLASW2IBXGEOD7ZPXFUNODJKJIQ | 1,072,655,617,000 | 2 | false |
5 | Great Present for the D&D Fan | My husband has gotten really into D&D over the last few years, but like with most of his interest he likes to know the history of these things. So when this book made it on to some of the best books lists last year I thought this would make a great gift for Christmas. I was right, he loved the book and learning more ab... | [] | 125027804X | 125027804X | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,676,997,368,381 | 0 | true |
4 | A New Frontier for Zapata | Mariana Zapata is hands down one of my favorite go to authors. I love slow burn, and I also think she really writes characters in a way that makes them feel real, identifiable, and like they could be a part of your life. When I saw she had a new release, I was stoked. I will admit when I saw that it was a bestseller in... | [] | B0BFGWN8WJ | B0BFGWN8WJ | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,665,193,141,643 | 2 | true |
4 | Great Beginning | So the entire reason I picked up this book is because there is a Polar Bear in it. I mean I love shifters to begin with, and the premise of the book was intriguing, but I have never read a book with a polar bear shifter before so it was a no-brainer for me to pick this one up.<br />I really like the whole premise of th... | [] | B09Z41SZVR | B09Z41SZVR | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,657,183,699,989 | 1 | true |
3 | Sweet Workplace Romance | I love a good workplace romance. Lexi meets Ben out at a club one night, has a steamy one time encounter and then by the time the weekend is over and she’s back at work, she meets her new boss who is of course, the one night stand, Ben.<br />These two have a lot of miscommunication and kind of an intentional pushing ea... | [] | B08LZNFZ9P | B08LZNFZ9P | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,650,772,892,909 | 0 | true |
5 | Great Map | It's been a while since I owned an actual map. I wanted a physical map so I could plan a trip to the area and plan stops out. This made it so much easy to see how far everything really was and what order the stops should be. Plus it's always nice to have a physical back up in case my phone dies. | [] | 0528025708 | 0528025708 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,646,595,903,934 | 3 | true |
4 | Great for Trek Fans | I love coffee tables books and I love this series of specialized Star Trek books. This is a great look inside TNG, and the information is excellent. I really like all the detailed illustrations within it. The length is really good as well, so there is a lot of value for the price. I would recommend this for anyone who ... | [] | 1858755409 | 1858755409 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,641,588,284,942 | 1 | true |
4 | Great Start | I can’t remember who recommended this book to me, but I am glad that they did. I have been really wanted to read a reverse harem book series lately and I just haven’t found one that grabbed my attention.<br /><br />So things I liked about this one is the whole small town aspect of it all. And how removed the small town... | [] | B08CZX8C3P | B08CZX8C3P | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,637,847,319,163 | 1 | true |
3 | I Had High Hopes | I really was excited about this, I love Star Trek books, I have them on display all over my house and normally there is some really good information and photos, but this fell short for me. This is basically just short quotes with screenshots. There is no new information or behind the scenes photos and the quotes are al... | [] | 1637740190 | 1637740190 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,636,246,379,310 | 3 | true |
4 | Love the Pups | I will admit I bought a bunch of books without actually reading the back of the book because they had dogs on the covers. What can I say, I am a sucker for some cute dogs. Thankfully there were definitely dogs in this book, and a lot of them. This book is definitely a small town kind of romance, but not really an enemi... | [] | 0593198832 | 0593198832 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,624,737,293,492 | 0 | false |
4 | Very cute and giftable | I really like how cute these are and all the different options there are for you to choose from to make, I like that the kit includes what you need, it makes it very giftable. I will say though as someone who is not great at following directions, or rather someone who needs a lot of explanation, the booklet with direct... | [] | 1684124972 | 1684124972 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,614,646,497,137 | 1 | true |
5 | Great gift | My husband loves all things Marvel, and I've bought him a lot of Marvel tabletop books over the years, but he really liked this one. He dove in the second he got it, and it's full of interesting facts about the history of Marvel. The quality of the book itself is really nice, and I would easily recommend this book to a... | [] | 1787735087 | 1787735087 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,609,374,837,823 | 5 | true |
4 | Fun way to pass the time | I got this to help pass the time while we are all stuck at home. I used colored pencils with it, and it works really well. I liked the book, and it was fun to use, I wish there were more pages. | [] | 1680223178 | 1680223178 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,586,249,997,584 | 0 | true |
5 | Super cute gift for the 1 yr olds in your life | There was a baby boom in our friend group this year and I bought every baby this for Christmas. They are durable, perfectly sized for little hands, and just the right amount of learning for a 1 year old. Super giftable, my godson loves his. | [] | 1503721760 | 1503721760 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,581,746,119,185 | 0 | true |
4 | So adorable | I love coffee table books, and I love all kinds of dogs so this was the perfect present for me. I loved the wide range of dogs shown in this book, and I especially loved how many vizslas were in this book. | [
{
"attachment_type": "IMAGE",
"large_image_url": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71rb9OH4juL.jpg",
"medium_image_url": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71rb9OH4juL._SL800_.jpg",
"small_image_url": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71rb9OH4juL._SL256... | 1579656714 | 1579656714 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,580,737,365,346 | 0 | false |
3 | Eh not my favorite. | I had higher hopes for this. I like origami and I have bought a Star Wars origami book before and I really liked it. The reason why this one wasn’t as good was because the paper was not the standard thick origami paper, but was thin shiny paper. The paper was also not perforated for easy tearing out, you have to cut th... | [] | 1338322966 | 1338322966 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,580,303,318,604 | 0 | false |
2 | Not my jam | I like mafia books. I like enemies to lovers books. I like second chances books. All signs point to me really liking this book. I just didn’t. I wasn’t my jam. It wasn’t horrible or anything, if it was I wouldn’t have finished, but I just never got anywhere with the book emotionally.<br />Haven was annoying? Needy? I d... | [] | B083C3VKPW | B083C3VKPW | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,579,039,799,981 | 7 | false |
4 | Building the bonds | So I’m giving this book the same star rating as I did the first book even though I liked this book a little bit less. This book brings back our core four, and now it’s all about finding there place. Finding there place within the relationship they are trying to build as well as finding there place in the world in gener... | [] | B07MZXZLWM | B07MZXZLWM | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,565,625,522,081 | 0 | false |
4 | RH with an interesting story | This books hits a nice cross section of book themes I like. I love a good reverse harem. I love fantasy books that are heavy on the magic (don’t get me wrong I still love a good vamp or werewolf but magic is just so hard to write well so I love it). I also really like when the characters have some complex emotions goin... | [] | B07M9821BW | B07M9821BW | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,565,560,737,310 | 0 | false |
3 | So-so mob story | I love mob romances, particularly when the heroine who gets involved is completely separate from the mob and has to find her way in this new world. I had high hopes for this book, because it had a bit of the white knight savior thing going on, after all our heroine was running away from her abusive ex and just happened... | [] | B07PML5XFZ | B07PML5XFZ | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,563,077,017,800 | 0 | false |
5 | Favorite book now in 2 languages | I loved this book when I was little, so when my godson was born I knew I wanted this book for him. I was so happy to see that it comes in two languages perfect for the bilingual family. It’s very cute, it is a little on the small side, but I’m very happy with the purchase. | [] | 0062367919 | 0062367919 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,545,812,486,284 | 0 | true |
4 | A great addition to the movie | If you are a huge JK Rowling fan like I am, this is a great book to have to accompany the movie. It talks about everything from the characters, location, the look they were looking to make for the movie, and of course the creatures in the movie. There are a lot of really fun things in the book, cards with info and cool... | [
{
"attachment_type": "IMAGE",
"large_image_url": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71LSxfSYIKL.jpg",
"medium_image_url": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71LSxfSYIKL._SL800_.jpg",
"small_image_url": "https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71LSxfSYIKL._SL256... | 0763695904 | 0763695904 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,538,196,230,819 | 2 | false |
3 | Forbidden MC Romance | First off I have to admit that I skips the second Wolf book and went straight to Bruf. I just really liked Sabrina a little bit more than Wolf and I really wanted to see how things were going to turn out between her and Bruf so I skipped ahead.<br />Sabrina is home from Haiti, and oh my goodness have things changed for... | [] | B07G31XXZ5 | B07G31XXZ5 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,536,695,891,967 | 0 | false |
4 | Interesting start for an MC | So this is a prequel, not my favorite thing in the world (they tend to be too short for me), but in this case I get it, you really do need the set up.<br />This book is definitely not a book you want to read if you are looking for your happily ever after. This book is all about tearing everything apart and setting it u... | [] | B07FDVVFTF | B07FDVVFTF | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,536,626,548,306 | 0 | false |
4 | Great for dog lovers | I really love this collection of postcards, there isn't one repeating image, and its such a cute way to send note to fellow dog lovers. Probably my favorite postcard collections. | [] | 1631590197 | 1631590197 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,505,411,389,920 | 0 | true |
3 | HLB Reviews House Rules | I'm not sure exactly what I was expecting this book to be. I mean of course I read the blurb, or more likely just glanced at it. The thing is all I really need to see if the whole best friends sibling thing and I'm pretty much guarenteed to pick up the book. I think what was most interesting about this blurb is the the... | [] | 1546708413 | 1546708413 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,496,136,342,000 | 1 | false |
4 | HLB Reviews Beautiful | This was one of those books that I stalked on social media always counting down the days until it came out, I rarely order a book on pre-order, but this one I did. It was the blurb, it got me, the idea of meeting someone on a plane, having a weird encounter and then suddenly being on a road trip with them, yeah that ju... | [] | 1501127993 | 1501127993 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,494,729,031,000 | 0 | true |
2 | HLB Reviews Close to Home | I don't know about you guys but I love books about a guy in uniform, and I was really drawn to the blurb on this book. I liked that this guy was coming off of a long term undercover assignment only to find out that his wife had left him while he was gone. Yes it sucks, but I liked that the whole book was going to be ab... | [] | B01IA6FMFI | B01IA6FMFI | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,487,044,904,000 | 0 | false |
3 | Decent for tourists | I bought this map because I needed a map of Chicago (obviously), I thought this would be a full city map of Chicago and it really is not. You get downtown Chicago, and like the magnificent miles, and some surrounding areas, but if you are looking for a full detailed map of the entire city, this is not the map for you.<... | [] | 1597750875 | 1597750875 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,484,283,036,000 | 3 | true |
4 | HLB Reviews Hold Your Breath | I read the novella for this series a while back and I remember enjoying it, so it was an easy choice for me to pick up this book as well. I don't know why but the idea behind the whole rescue diver thing is just super cool for me, and even better is this is cold water stuff. I don't know about you guys but I in no way ... | [] | 1492628174 | 1492628174 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,476,234,193,000 | 0 | false |
3 | HLB Reviews Love Me Back | I was so into the description of this book. I love a good love triangle, I don't know why, I just like them, probably because I love my drama in books. The thing about me and love triangles is I really want to pull for both guys, like I don't want to end up hating one of the guys right from the beginning, because then ... | [] | 1534604286 | 1534604286 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,475,643,866,000 | 1 | true |
2 | HLB Reviews A Love to Last | I had high hopes for this book, I wanted to love it. It takes place in Texas, my home, the place I still miss a whole heck of a lot. Oh and it's about book makers, and I don't know about you guys, but I love a good pair of cowboy boots, I mean seriously, my mom has spent more money then she cares to admit on a pair of ... | [] | 0996484019 | 0996484019 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,475,637,888,000 | 1 | false |
4 | HLB Reviews Viking Warrior Rebel | I started reviewing books of the urban fantasy persuasion, before I fell over heads with romance. But every once in a while I like to dive back into urban fantasy and the paranormal, especially if a synopsis really intrigues me. I have to admit that when I read the blurb for this book I was beyond intrigued. I loved th... | [] | 149261887X | 149261887X | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,475,569,682,000 | 2 | false |
4 | HLB Reviews Sweetest Taboo | So we are back with the final installment from Jane and Dallas. Things have really changed with these two since the first two books, and if you are thinking you can walk into this book without reading the other two first, you are sadly mistaken. You do get some more fun cameos from other characters from J. Kenner's boo... | [] | 1101967498 | 1101967498 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,475,569,601,000 | 2 | false |
4 | HLB Reviews Wait | I have read a few books by A.L. Jackson, and I always have to prepare myself before I read them. She writes books that tend to have a lot of pain in them, but there is always a light at the end of the tunnel, and I like going along for the journey the characters make to get over the trials of their lives. So when I sta... | [] | 193840498X | 193840498X | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,475,426,038,000 | 0 | true |
4 | HLB Reviews To See You | I've been a fan of Rachel Blaufeld for a while now, I really do enjoy her writing style and the characters she creates. So this book was 1 part long distance romance and 1 part figuring out figuring out where life is going to take the characters. I really liked the way the characters met, on a plane. I think we have al... | [] | 0997070730 | 0997070730 | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,474,815,969,000 | 1 | false |
2 | HLB Reviews Driven to Temptation | I really liked the idea of a woman working in what is predominately a man's field, so I was excited to start this book, especially since its a workplace romance, which is one of my favorite places for a romance to take place in. Unfortunately, this book didn't work for me at all.<br /><br />First of all the book was su... | [] | 168281226X | 168281226X | AG3XIAIYKMMG356ZP2UJ4RFQTJJA | 1,474,806,666,000 | 14 | false |
Subsets and Splits
No community queries yet
The top public SQL queries from the community will appear here once available.