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The Map Design Toolbox

The Map Design Toolbox: Time-saving Templates for Graphic Design includes a handy DVD with over 600 illustrated vectors. It can be used in a myriad of ways, and so many more that I haven't thought of yet. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. Gestalten kindly sent us a copy of The Map Design Toolbox: Time-saving Templates for Graphic Design to try out and review. It was authored by Alexander Tiberius, and Stilton publishing and is quite ... read more

JLPT Study Guide – My Review

JLPT Study Guide Reviewed by Castle View Academy homeschool

Learning a second language can open up the world in many ways, and Japanese is a good one to learn. Some people pick them up as easy as learning a new recipe, but for others (like me), it can be a real struggle, but not impossible. Japanese can be difficult, but it is also mostly phonetic, which is a definite plus, and when you set yourself a measurable goal, you have something to work towards, which is where the JLPT Study Guide comes into play. This post may contain affiliate links ... read more

Fantastic Female Adventurers: 14 Truly Amazing Tales

Fantastic Female Adventurers reviewed by Castle View Academy homeschool

Fantastic Female Adventurers is not for just for young girls or for women. This book is for everyone to show that everyone has their own challenges and can find ways to work around them to achieve their goals and what is possible for them. It doesn't matter what your gender, what your background, or what your current ability is - everyone can improve and everybody should be working towards something. Shrine Bell kindly sent us a copy of Fantastic Female Adventurers: truly Amazing tales of ... read more

What is Ninja Boy’s Secret?

Ninja Boy's Secret reviewed by Castle View Academy homeschool

Tuttle Publishing kindly sent us a copy of Ninja Boy's Secret, by Tina Schneider, to read and review, and it would be a wonderful gift for any young child, particularly those who beat to the sound of their own drum (or violin, as the case may be). What do you do when you're a ninja who marches to another beat? Ninja Boy did not want to be a ninja. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. However, It was to be his destiny, and he came from a ... read more

A Taste of the World: What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe

A Taste of the World reviewed by Castle View Academy homeschool

A Taste of the World: What People Eat and How They Celebrate Around the Globe is an interesting book for children to learn about world cultures through food. I know my children love anything to do with food, so this book grabbed their attention and they dove straight in. This post may contain affiliate links through which I may receive a small commission. "Festive feasts from around the world to bring people together, celebrate and share stories," is the tagline for this book, and it ... read more