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What homeschoolers say about Penguin Random House
Penguin Random House is widely recognized among homeschoolers for offering a broad range of quality literature, including classic and historical fiction suitable for various age groups. Families appreciate the availability of well-known titles that support literature-based learning and reading comprehension. However, as a major commercial publisher, their materials are not specifically designed for homeschooling, so parents often need to supplement with additional guides or curricula to align with educational goals. Pricing can vary, and some families find certain editions less affordable compared to other homeschool-specific publishers.
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Resources from Penguin Random House
Word Power Made Easy
A vocabulary builder that teaches Greek and Latin roots rather than word lists, so each session unlocks families of words at once.
Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry
Newbery Medal novel about a Black family holding onto their Mississippi land during the Depression and Jim Crow.
Amos Fortune, Free Man
Newbery Medal biography of an African-born man enslaved in colonial New England who bought his freedom and that of others.
Across Five Aprils
Newbery Honor novel following an southern Illinois farm family through the five Aprils of the American Civil War.
Bud, Not Buddy
Newbery Medal novel following a ten-year-old orphan across Depression-era Michigan in search of the father he thinks he has found.
D'Aulaires' Book of Greek Myths
The classic illustrated introduction to the Greek gods, goddesses and heroes — a staple read-aloud in classical homeschool programs.
The Golden Goblet
A Newbery Honor novel set in ancient Egypt, commonly paired with ancient-history studies for grades 5-8.
The Wanderings of Odysseus: The Story of the Odyssey
Sutcliff's companion volume to Black Ships Before Troy, retelling Homer's Odyssey for middle-grade and early high school readers.
Black Ships Before Troy: The Story of the Iliad
Rosemary Sutcliff's vivid prose retelling of Homer's Iliad, widely used to introduce middle-grade students to the Trojan War.
Cahokia: Ancient America's Great City on the Mississippi
While Mayan and Aztec civilizations are widely known and documented, relatively few people are familiar with the largest prehistoric Native American city north of Mexico-a site that expert Timothy Pauketat brings vividly to life in this groundbreakin...