Books

Books can be the backbone of a rich home education. Our Books collection gathers read-alouds, reference texts, spines, and story-driven resources recommended by experienced homeschoolers, educators, and caregivers. You’ll find picture books, chapter books, narrative nonfiction, and guides that support subjects from history and science to math, art, and social-emotional learning. Each title is vetted for literary quality, secular and inclusive content, and developmental appropriateness so you can confidently hand them to your kids or use them as part of your curriculum. Use the filters to browse by age or grade band, subject, reading level, and themes such as nature, anti-bias, neurodiversity, or strong female leads. Many families use books from this collection as the core of a living-books style homeschool or to deepen interest-led learning. If you’d like help choosing a book stack for a particular topic or age, Modulo’s AI learning concierge can suggest titles tailored to your child’s interests and sensitivities.

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The Demon-Haunted World
The Demon-Haunted World
Regular price $21.00 USD
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The Demon-Haunted World
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Carl Sagan’s classic introduction to scientific thinking and skepticism. Best for older teens and parents, it explores how to evaluate claims and why evidence based reasoning matters in everyday life.
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Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
Regular price $19.95 USD
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Non-Violent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
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Marshall Rosenberg’s book on nonviolent communication which teaches families practical skills for listening, expressing needs and resolving conflicts with more empathy and respect.
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The Heart of Learning
The Heart of Learning
Regular price $17.50 USD
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The Heart of Learning
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Oak Meadow’s guide to their holistic homeschooling philosophy, emphasizing gentle rhythms, nature and creativity. Helpful for parents curious about Waldorf inspired approaches and relationship centered learning at home.
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’Twas the Night Before Pride
’Twas the Night Before Pride
Regular price $8.99 USD
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’Twas the Night Before Pride
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Rhyming picture book that riffs on the classic holiday poem as a child’s family prepares for Pride. Warm, detailed art shows queer community, history and joyful anticipation.
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The Well-Adjusted Child
The Well-Adjusted Child
Regular price $6.41 USD
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The Well-Adjusted Child
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Homeschooling advocacy book arguing that home educated children often develop strong social skills and community ties. Includes interviews with families and research aimed at easing socialization worries.
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Twelfth
Twelfth
Regular price $7.99 USD
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Twelfth
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Mystery set at a summer theater camp where a hidden message in a production of Twelfth Night sends two girls digging into queer history and camp secrets. A good pick for theater loving tweens.
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Renegade Girls
Renegade Girls
Regular price $13.99 USD
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Renegade Girls
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A middle-grade adventure series about a group of girls who love tinkering and engineering, blending friendship stories with STEM challenges that can inspire real-life making and problem solving.
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Mary and the Trail of Tears
Mary and the Trail of Tears
Regular price $7.49 USD
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Mary and the Trail of Tears
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Middle grade historical novel that follows a young Cherokee girl forced from her home during the Trail of Tears. A powerful read aloud for learning about resilience justice and United States history.
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Far, Far Away
Far, Far Away
Regular price $4.57 USD
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Far, Far Away
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Dark fairy tale style YA novel narrated by the ghost of Jacob Grimm, about a boy and girl in a small town and a sinister baker. Best for readers who like slow eerie stories.
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You-ology
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You-ology
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Inclusive puberty guide from pediatric experts that explains body changes, emotions and relationships for all genders. Clear diagrams and Q and A style sections help tweens get reliable answers to common questions.
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Too Bright to See
Too Bright to See
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Too Bright to See
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Haunting middle grade story about Bug, a kid grieving an uncle and discovering his trans identity. Combines ghost story atmosphere with a gentle, affirming coming out journey.
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You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things
You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things
Regular price $29.95 USD
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You Know, Sex: Bodies, Gender, Puberty, and Other Things
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Comprehensive queer inclusive sex education book for older tweens and teens covering bodies, consent, relationships, pleasure and safety. Designed to be read slowly with room for questions, not rushed through.
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Marley’s Pride
Marley’s Pride
Regular price $9.99 USD
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Marley’s Pride
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A picture book about a child preparing for their first Pride parade and learning about LGBTQ+ community and history through family stories. Supports conversations about identity, love, and activism.
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Big Fat Science Notebook
Big Fat Science Notebook
Regular price $16.99 USD
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Big Fat Science Notebook
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A colorful middle school science reference that summarizes key concepts, diagrams and vocabulary in friendly notes. It works well for review, test prep or independent reading.
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Queer, There, and Everywhere
Queer, There, and Everywhere
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Queer, There, and Everywhere
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A narrative nonfiction collection of short biographies about queer figures across history and cultures, written for teens and older tweens, ideal for weaving LGBTQ+ stories into history studies.
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Camp Quiltbag
Camp Quiltbag
Regular price $7.99 USD
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Camp Quiltbag
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A middle‑grade novel about two queer kids finding friendship and community at a summer camp, offering affirming representation and themes of identity, bravery, and belonging.
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Camp
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Camp
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Graphic novel about summer camp friendships and the ups and downs of growing independence. Relatable for tweens navigating social dynamics and a light addition to independent reading lists.
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Human Body Theater
Human Body Theater
Regular price $11.99 USD
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Human Body Theater
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Graphic novel style tour of the human body where organs and systems perform onstage to explain how everything works. Engaging resource for upper elementary and middle school anatomy studies.
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Tegan and Sara: Junior High
Tegan and Sara: Junior High
Regular price $14.99 USD
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Tegan and Sara: Junior High
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A middle-grade graphic novel about twin sisters navigating friendship, identity, and the ups and downs of starting junior high. Works well as a discussion springboard for tweens about feelings and change.
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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
Regular price $6.99 USD
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Ivy Aberdeen’s Letter to the World
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Middle grade novel about a girl who loses her home in a tornado while quietly questioning her feelings for another girl. A tender story that opens space for conversations about identity.
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The Magic of Reality
The Magic of Reality
Regular price $9.90 USD
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The Magic of Reality
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Illustrated science book that explains natural phenomena like seasons, rainbows and evolution using evidence instead of myths. A good fit for secular families with curious older kids and teens.
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How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
Regular price $5.22 USD
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How to Talk So Kids Can Learn
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Book by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish that offers practical communication strategies to reduce power struggles around schoolwork and help children feel capable and motivated.
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Discover Your Child’s Learning Style
Discover Your Child’s Learning Style
Regular price $4.80 USD
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Discover Your Child’s Learning Style
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A parent-oriented book that helps you identify your child’s learning preferences and temperament. Offers questionnaires and practical suggestions for tailoring homeschooling to fit each learner.
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Teaching LGBTQ History
Teaching LGBTQ History
Regular price $39.99 USD
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Teaching LGBTQ History
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Teacher focused guide offering practical strategies, lesson ideas and classroom voices for bringing LGBTQ history into high school courses. Homeschool parents can draw on its frameworks and activity suggestions.
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