Announcing.....Moon Map Winners!

Congratulations to Deana Hipwell and Renee Caruso, our winners in the National Geographic Moon Map giveaway!


Also, a special thank you to National Geographic for the donation of these awesome maps!

New Release: Crazy Cartoons!

If you can dream it, you can do it. ~Walt Disney

Encourage the creativity of your student artists and watch the excitement in their faces when their drawings come to life!

Day 1: What Is a Cartoon?

Day 2: The Story of Cartoons

Day 3: Science Secrets of Cartoons

Day 4: Cool Things About Cartoons

Day 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Cartoons

From Peanuts to Garfield, children and adults alike have always been fascinated with cartoons. Take that fascination to great heights as your children explore the history of cartoons, get to know famous cartoonists like Walt Disney and Charles Schultz, and enjoy the art of cartooning with hands-on projects.

Discover the science of cartooning while making a flip book. Take the Sunday morning comics a step further with a study of computer animation. Create a new cartoon character each day. Draw, doodle, imagine, enjoy!

You're sure to have a crazy good time with Crazy Cartoons!

Take a peak inside this unit!

Buy Crazy Cartoons today!

Giveaway: National Geographic Moon Maps!!

It's time for another fun giveaway!  So in conjunction with our Magnificent Moon Blog tour, we will be giving away two incredible Moon Maps from National Geographic! 


National Geographic's "The Earth's Moon" is like having an atlas and almanac in one. This incredible map/poster shows a detailed image of both sides of the Moon and has a value of $16.99.


To enter, simply leave us a comment telling us you want to win this map.  For one extra entry, "like" us on Facebook. Be sure to leave a separate comment letting us know you do! You must leave an email address for us to contact you in case you win.  Entries with no email address will be discarded.

The winners will be chosen by random drawing soon after 9:00 pm EST, on January 28, 2011.  Winners will be notified by email and announced here on the blog, as well as on Facebook and Twitter.

Be sure and check out our Cabin Fever Fun Pack, on sale now for $20 through January 31! This bundle includes Magnificent Moon, as well as Winter Wonders, Expedition Canada, and Hoppin' Popcorn! 

Please read the Contest Specific Rules before entering.

Check out the Magnificent Moon Blog Tour!

The Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett Review Team has been exploring Magnificent Moon with their students.  See what they have to say about this Download N Go title from Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett!

For added fun, Magnificent Moon can be purchased as a part of our Cabin Fever Fun Pack.  Other titles in this bundle include: Winter Wonders, Expedition Canada, and Hoppin' Popcorn.  The regular price for this bundle is $28, but it can be yours for just $20 through 1/31/11!

But wait!  We're not finished yet.  Check our blog on January 23 for an announcement about our awesome giveaway of two National Geographic Moon Maps! 

G'day Mates! Australia Day special from Download N Go!

Ay, have you considered a visit to the Land Down Under? Where would you go? Who and what would you see? The cute koala and the eucalyptus tree? Kangaroos . . . the Great Barrier Reef . . . Aborigines . . . the Outback? Awaken the curiosity, fun, and adventure in your homeschool—take your family on a lively jaunt to Australia for a week! Day 1: Where on Earth Is Australia? Day 2: Some of the Special Places in Australia Day 3: A Bit of Australian History Day 4: Cool Things to Know About Australia Day 5: Fun and Games in Australia What child is not drawn to the delights of Australia? From koalas and wombats to the language, people, and enchanting places, catch a child's attention when you uncover Australia's beauty and mystique with him. It's our newest expedition, exploring related science, history, and geography themes through a wonderful adventure, learning about this country and all that it holds. In celebration of Australia Day (January 26), we are offering a coupon code to receive $3.95 off Expedition Australia. The code is GDay4 and will discount Expedition Australia to a price of $4 between January 16 - 19 only.  Take a peak inside Expedition Australia!

The cure for cabin fever....unit study-style!

I don't know about you, but I'm already counting down the days to spring.  For many of us, it's cold and snowy, and aside from some sledding and snowman-building, time spent outside has been limited! Cabin fever has set in!

We have the cure for your cabin fever......fun titles your students are sure to enjoy and that will take everyone's minds off the cold weather.

Regularly $10.95
Now $5
Sale ends 1/31/11

From Unit Study Adventures, take off with our 4-week Space unit study. 

This unit study will help your children begin to see just how vast the universe is and how amazing God's creations are. From studying the early astronomers to the men and women who have traveled into space, learning about our solar system and galaxies, and so much more -- the study of space opens up a child's world as well as their imagination and curiosity about everything that is in the night sky. 

Regularly $10.95
Now $5
Sale ends 1/31/11

Also from Unit Study Adventures, the Scrapbooking unit study will inspire creativity for you and your students.  Scrapbook your unit studies, or spend some time scrapbooking photos from Christmas, that last birthday party, or last summer's vacation. If you're like me, all of those pictures remain on your hard drive, loosely organized.  Are you  surprised to find out that there were famous scrapbookers, like Mark Twain and President Grover Cleveland? Learn the history of scrapbooking while preserving your precious memories with this 4-week unit study!

Regularly $10.95

Now $5

Sale ends 1/31/11

We have one more Unit Study Adventures title that will really have your crew looking forward to spring....spring traing, that is! Our 4-week unit study, Baseball, will not only excite the sports-lover in your house, it will also teach them more geography, history, and science that you can imagine. So, batter up, you're sure to score with this one!

Regularly $28
Now $20
Sale ends 1/31/11

From Download N Go, our Cabin Fever Fun Pack is sure to keep everyone busy learning, creating, and having fun!  With 4-one week unit studies, this fun pack will just about get you to spring! Titles in this bundle include:

Winter Wonders

Expedition Canada

Magnificent Moon

Hoppin' Popcorn

From winter nature walks, to phases of the moon, the arctic tundra to cornfield mazes, there's so much to do and see with this engaging fun pack!


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New Release: Prairie Pioneers

What do the Oregon Trail, John Deere and sod houses have in common? Pioneers, of course!

Prairie Pioneers: Conestoga wagons filled with supplies, rugged trails taking months to cross, courage and hope amidst danger.

There’s so much to learn about pioneers!

Day 1: What is a pioneer?

Day 2: The Story of Pioneers

Day 3: Science Secrets of the Prairie

Day 4: Lessons to Learn from Pioneers

Day 5: Cool Things About Pioneers

Pioneer life was in some ways much simpler, but in other ways, so much more difficult than life today. Your children’s imaginations will go wild with thoughts of wagon trains and Native Americans, bison and cooking by the campfire.

Come follow the pioneers from the banks of the Mighty Mississippi, along the Oregon Trail, to the great American West.  Learn what their daily lives were like, what chores the children were in charge of, what they ate, the challenges they faced, and the rewards they received for their perseverance and faith!

Take a peek inside this unit!

Purchase Prairie Pioneers today!

Boomerang Fun and Kindle Winner Announcement!

First things, first! The winner of the Kindle, in our 12 Days of Christmas Celebration, is Sharon Rodriquez, from California! Congratulations Sharon!!

The next bit of great news is that we have decided to Boomerang most of the 12 Days of Christmas specials! So for those of you who were traveling,  taking care of sick kids, or just regretted not picking up one of these awesome deals, you now have a second chance!

These specials will only last until Sunday night, January 9, 11:59 MT.

Tremendous Trees
Regularly $7.95
Now $2

Autumn Treasures, Summer Sensations
Winter Wonders, Spring Surprises
Regularly $7.95 each
Now $4 each

Scrapbooking, Gardens, Trains, Dogs
Regularly 10.95 each
Now $4.95 each

American Government,
Digital Photography, Horses
Regularly $10.95 each
Now $5.95 each

Swimming Fun Pack
Regularly: $24
Now $15

Expedition Fun Pack
Regularly $30
Now $20

Take Flight Fun Pack
Regularly $30
Now $20

Mom's Favorite Fun Pack
Regularly $28
Now $14.95

Melodious Fun Pack
Regularly $34
Now $19.95

Joyful Noise Fun Pack
Regularly $34
Now $20

Combining Download N Go with Unit Study Adventures in Your Homeschool

We often hear from homeschool moms who love Download N Go (DNG) and love Unit Study Adventures (USA), and are trying to find ways to combine the two.  Perhaps you are homeschooling several children of all ages.  You want to use DNG with your younger children, but they're not age-appropriate for your 8th-grader.  Yet, you desire to keep the subject matter of your homeschool similar for all of your children.

I thought I would put together some ideas for you to use, to make this process easier.  I hope you find it useful! Each subject category will list one 4-week USA with 1-4 DNG units that will mesh well with them.

Subject:  Oceans

USA: Oceans

DNG: Whale Tales, Dophin Days, Sunny Seashells, Summer Sensations

Subject: US History

USA: Patriotic Holidays

DNG: George Washington, Davy Crockett, Prairie Pioneers, Lewis & Clark

Subject:  US Government

USA: American Government

DNG: Constitution Celebration, Ben Franklin

Subject: Space

USA:  Space

DNG: Magnificent Moon

Subject: Flight

USA: Flight

DNG: Amelia Earhart, Kite Capers, Magnificent Moon

Subject: Thanksgiving

USA: Thanksgiving

DNG: Autumn Treasures, Prairie Pioneers, Hoppin' Popcorn

Subject: Christmas

USA: Christmas

DNG: Expedition Israel, Crunchy Cookies, Winter Wonders

Subject: Easter

USA: Easter

DNG: Expedition Israel, Spring Surprises

Subject: Horses

USA: Horses

DNG: Handsome Horses

Subject: Sports

USA:  Baseball

DNG: Simply Soccer

Subject: Food

USA: Gardens

DNG: Pizza Party, Chocolate Challenge, Hoppin' Popcorn

Subject: Technology

USA: Digital Photography

DNG: Rocking Robots, Roller Coasters

I hope that gets you started imagining how you can use both Unit Study Adventures and Download N Go together in your homeschool--creating exciting days and making things easier on you, the homeschool teacher!

Day 12: 12 Days of Christmas

Today is the 12th Day of Christmas, Epiphany or "little Christmas," and the final day of of our 12 Weeks of Christmas with Amanda Bennett celebration.  It's also the final day to enter to win the Kindle!

For our final special of this celebration, we have a fun bundle for you, Joyful Noise, filled with unit studies that will inspire your children with their unique sounds!

Flight
Space
Twisting Tornadoes
Roller Coasters

For the great price of just $20, your family will have 10 weeks of Unit Studies by Amanda Bennett with which to explore, create, learn and enjoy!

We want to thank you all for your wonderful response to the 12 Days of Christmas celebration.  It's been great fun for us all!

Blog Tour: Winter Wonders

Do your children ever wonder about winter? Have you heard any of these questions as days grow colder and winter sets in?

Mom, where do the animals go in the winter?

Dad, how do those icicles get on the house like that?

Grandma, where did hot chocolate come from?

Day 1: What is Winter?
Day 2: Science Secrets of Winter
Day 3: People and Places of Winter
Day 4: Time for Tips and Treasures of Winter
Day 5: Goodies and Gadgets of Winter

No longer is the coldest season just a winter wonderland—use Winter Wonders and warm up to an educational exploration!

An acrostic, a booklet of frostbite signs, a great Iditarod flipbook, a wheel of winter animals, creative instructions for hot chocolate, bird feeders, winter fun, and more will all end up in a memorable lapbook by the end of the week.

The DNG Review Team has been having a great time using Winter Wonders in their homeschool recently.  They will soon begin blogging about their experiences, and linking those blog post here, so be sure to check back see what they have to say!

Combining Download N Go with Unit Study Adventures in Your Homeschool

We often hear from homeschool moms who love Download N Go (DNG) and love Unit Study Adventures (USA), and are trying to find ways to combine the two.  Perhaps you are homeschooling several children of all ages.  You want to use DNG with your younger children, but they're not age-appropriate for your 8th-grader.  Yet, you desire to keep the subject matter of your homeschool similar for all of your children.

I thought I would put together some ideas for you to use, to make this process easier.  I hope you find it useful! Each subject category will list one 4-week USA with 1-4 DNG units that will mesh well with them.

Subject:  Oceans
USA: Oceans
DNG: Whale Tales, Dophin Days, Sunny Seashells, Summer Sensations

Subject: US History
USA: Patriotic Holidays
DNG: George Washington, Davy Crockett, Prairie Pioneers, Lewis & Clark

Subject:  US Government
USA: American Government
DNG: Constitution Celebration, Ben Franklin

Subject: Space
USA:  Space
DNG: Magnificent Moon

Subject: Flight
USA: Flight
DNG: Amelia Earhart, Kite Capers, Magnificent Moon

Subject: Thanksgiving
USA: Thanksgiving
DNG: Autumn Treasures, Prairie Pioneers, Hoppin' Popcorn

Subject: Christmas
USA: Christmas
DNG: Expedition Israel, Crunchy Cookies, Winter Wonders

Subject: Easter
USA: Easter
DNG: Expedition Israel, Spring Surprises

Subject: Horses
USA: Horses
DNG: Handsome Horses

Subject: Sports
USA:  Baseball
DNG: Simply Soccer

Subject: Food
USA: Gardens
DNG: Pizza Party, Chocolate Challenge, Hoppin' Popcorn

Subject: Technology
USA: Digital Photography
DNG: Rocking Robots, Roller Coasters

I hope that gets you started imagining how you can use both Unit Study Adventures and Download N Go together in your homeschool--creating exciting days and making things easier on you, the homeschool teacher!

Day 11: 12 Days of Christmas with Amanda Bennett

On the 11th day of Christmas, what does Amanda have in her sack?......Birthday Bonanza is in this Fun Pack!

Yes, friends, that is correct. In today's special for the 12 Days of Christmas,  Birthday Bonanza is available in our Melodious Fun Pack!  Other titles in this merry bundle include: Patriotic Holidays, Oceans, and Whale Tales. Such beautiful music! And the part that will really make you wanna sing.....just $19.95 for all 4 titles!

Just one more day to enter to WIN the KINDLE! 

Day 10: 12 Days of Christmas with Amanda Bennett

On the 10th day of Christmas, such a yummy treat.....the Mom's Favorites Bundle to help us learn while we eat!

Moms and kids alike will be excited about today's special bundle in the 12 Days of Christmas celebration! Our Mom's Favorites Bundle, from Download N Go, contains yummy titles everyone will love, like Chocolate Challenge and Pizza Party, as well as our sweetest celebrations with Valentine's Day and Mother's Day.

Enjoy making memories as your children learn, cook, create, and, most importantly, have fun! All for the low price of $14.95 for the entire bundle!

Don't forget to enter to WIN the Kindle!  Just 2 more days!

New Release: Hoppin' Popcorn

Pop! Pop! Pop! Who doesn’t love popcorn? At the movies or a baseball game or at home with the family, popcorn’s mouth-watering goodness is a hit everywhere and with everyone! The fun memories created around popcorn are lifelong . . . and tasty!




Introducing Download N Go's latest release: Hoppin' Popcorn!

Imagine the thrill and excitement of popcorn science experiments, popcorn history, and even popcorn art! It’s all there in this exciting title!

• Day 1: Popcorn—What Is It?
• Day 2: The Story of Popcorn
• Day 3: The Flavors of Popcorn
• Day 4: The Science of Popcorn
• Day 5: Fun With Popcorn

Find out how and where popcorn is grown and what makes it different from other corn, who first brought it to America, and what makes it pop! Along the way, your children will make amazing discoveries and create beautiful projects!

Don’t forget to eat some popcorn. You can even try a recipe such as children ate in Colonial times!

The adventure awaits . . . let’s get hoppin’!

Purchase Hoppin' Popcorn!

Day 9: The 12 Days of Christmas with Amanda Bennett

On the 9th day of Christmas, we're really flying high.....come with us and zooooooom through the sky!

Day 9 of the 12 Days of Christmas will help your family soar to new heights with our Take Flight Fun Pack! For just $20, you'll receive a mix of Unit Study Adventures (USA) and Download N Go (DNG) titles that are sure to spark the imagination and curiosity of your children at any age! This awe-inspiring Fun Pack includes:

Flight (USA)

Magnificent Moon (DNG)

Amelia Earhart (DNG)

Kite Capers (DNG)

(Just 3 more days to enter to win the Kindle!)

Day 8: 12 Days of Christmas with Amanda Bennett

On the 8th day of Christmas, Amanda gave to me......a passport for wondrous things to see!

Today is the 8th day in our 12 Days of Christmas with Amanda Bennett Celebration.  We have an amazing deal for  you--a trip around the world!

From China to Mexico, Canada to Africa, there are places to see, animals to study, recipes to try, cultures to experience, and people to learn about. You can purchase 6 titles from our Expedition series for just $22.95, or buy them separately for $4.50 each.  The titles available include:

Expedition Ireland
Exedition Australia
Expedition Mexico
Expedition China
Expedition Africa
Expedition Canada

Remember, this deal is only good for 24 hours. It will expire at midnight MT on Sunday!  Be sure to enter to win the Kindle on the 12 Days webpage!

Day 7: The 12 Days of Christmas with Amanda Bennett

On the 7th day of Christmas, I knew it would be supreme........a bundle with a swimming theme!

Today, on the 7th day of the 12 Days of Christmas with Amanda Bennett, we bring you a bundle of unit studies with titles from both Download N Go (DNG) and Unit Study Adventures (USA).  This fun and exciting Swimming Fun Pack will take your students sailing in the wild blue yonder, to the ocean shore collecting seashells, and to the depths of the sea to learn about sea creatures using camouflage to survive....all for the low cost of $15! The titles in this bundle include:

Sailing Ships (USA)

Sunny Seashells (DNG)

Creation Camouflage (DNG)

Your children will delight in these creative, inspiring unit studies!

Plus.....

If you haven't heard yet, Amanda is giving away a Kindle on January 7.  So be sure to scroll down to the 12 Days of Christmas webpage and enter your email address so you can have a chance to win this cool prize!