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Southern Virginia University

As a liberal arts institution, Southern Virginia University focuses on the best Western civilization has to offer. Our rich general education program immerses students in the study of great human accomplishments in the letters, arts and sciences. Students study Greek, Roman and European works that helped lay the foundation upon which our modern political, economic, scientific and artistic thinking is based. Our students learn how to think critically, analyze information rigorously and communicate ideas effectively.

Compared to large private and state schools in the United States, Southern Virginia is intentionally smaller, has a lower student-to-faculty ratio and encourages more interaction between professors and students. If students apply themselves at Southern Virginia, they will leave with a broad base of knowledge from which to pursue diverse career paths and adapt to the ever-changing world.
www.svu.edu

Real Science For Kids

Award-winning, teacher-friendly, Real Science-4-Kids curriculum, written by Dr. Rebecca W. Keller, teaches children beginning in kindergarten solid science concepts (even chemistry and physics) with fun and engaging hands-on experiments.  RS4K introduces students to the scientific method, encourages critical thinking skills, and connects science to other subjects (ie history, philosophy, language, the arts, etc.), giving learners an advantage in every subject area. www.gravitaspublications.com

Polar Star Studies

Yvonne Swinson, Polar Star Studies, is the creator of the popular Real Mom guides.  If you've been looking for a practical, simple, gospel-centered way to teach your children of all ages, look no further.  Real Mom guides are available for the Book of Mormon, Latter-day Prophets, and American History.  They include scriptures, memorization, music, reading, timeline work, creative writing ideas, map information, supplementary activities and a terrific literature list for your study of American History.
 
Also be on the lookout for Yvonne's new book:  33 Habits of a Really Good Man.  This is a perfect gift for Father's Day, Graduation, or just for yourself.  Includes inspirational quotes, wit and wisdom in 33 mini-chapters, each focused on something her father taught her: Speak Softly, Dream Big, Learn to Work, Do Your Best, Know Where You're Going, Be Clean, and so forth.  Get your personalized copy at the conference, or by contacting Yvonne through her website, www.polarstarstudies.com.

Usborne Books

Make learning fun with Usborne Books and More!  With over 1500 titles to choose from, Usborne offers something for every age group. Every school subject is covered from the “Your Baby Can Read!” and preschool activities to history, geography, math, science, art, music, and foreign languages. Usborne has many reference books that can become interactive through internet linked, updated family friendly, safe sites. And with the recent addition of the Kane/Miller line of books, we have even more quality books to choose from!   These books are primarily multi-cultural stories from around the world and feature many award-winning, best-selling titles.
Usborne Books have appeared in over 50 languages and have received numerous book awards including the Parent's Choice Award, “Dr. Toy’s” Awards Program and Practical Homeschooling Reader Award. These books are enjoyed by students of all ages and are an excellent choice for library, public, private and homeschool settings. Usborne's unique use of humor and vibrant illustrations clearly demonstrate that acquiring knowledge can be fun “one book at a time.”
For additional information or to order the exciting products offered by Usborne Books, please go to www.ub-readnplay.com or contact Charlene Clark at clarkcs@ub-readnplay.com or 540-368-0153.