Books and other stuff for your Lively, Loving Heathen Children

 

I've been wanting to post a longer version of my previous book list.  A friend recently posted this extensive list and so, THANKS RAYVEN, I'm copy/pasting her list here now.  

I have added a few titles myself, those in red and a few links in blue.

These are just some of the items I have come across, I’m sure as the free-thought community continues to grow we will have the pleasure of more materials to aid us in our parenting.  Never underestimate the power of a library card either.  Lining your local library are books by Thomas Paine, Isaac Asimov, George Orwell, and Ayn Rand just to name a few, all of which offer older children a wealth of knowledge and plenty of ideas to mull over and consider.

Books, CDs, and DVDs (For Children)

• The Story of Everything by Neal Layton
• Born with a Bang: Book One by Jennifer Morgan
• From Lava to Life: Book Two by Jennifer Morgan
• Mammals Who Morph: Book Three by Jennifer Morgan
• Marduk the Mighty And Other Stories of Creation by Andrew Matthews
• The New York Public Library Amazing Mythology: A Book of Answers For Kids by Brendan January
• Maybe Yes, Maybe No by Dan Barker — my oldest has read this a few times on his own accord and loves it.  It is very easy to read and promotes seeking out honest, truthful answers.
• Maybe Right, Maybe Wrong by Dan Barker
• Humanism, What’s That?: A Book for Curious Kids by Helen Bennett
• What Darwin Saw: The Journey That Changed The World by Rosalyn Schanzer

The next four books are graphic novels and I would recommend the last one by Mark Schultz for older children — about 10 and up-depending on the child’s interest — due to the heavy science content which younger children may find a bit long, boring and difficult to digest.

• The Sandwalk Adventures by Jay Hosler
• Optical Allusions by Jay Hosler
• Clan Apis by Jay Hosler
• The Stuff of Life: A graphic guide to genetics and DNA by Mark Schultz
• Here Comes Science by They Might Be Giants CD/DVD combo — we absolutely love this CD/DVD combo.  Their song Science is Real features the following lyrics: “I like the stories about angles, unicorns, and elves-Now I like the stories as much as anybody else-But when I’m seeking knowledge-Either simple or abstract-The facts are with science-The facts are with science” I can’t think of better lyrics to jam to on a lazy Saturday afternoon and the children love it!

Books for Parents

• Parenting Beyond Belief by Dale McGowan
• Raising Freethinkers: A Practical Guide for Parenting Beyond Belief by Dale McGowan, Molleen Matsumura, Amanda Metskas, and Jan Devor
• Living in the Light: Freeing Your Child from the Dark Ages by Anne R. Stone

Websites and Blogs for Parents

• Foundation Beyond Belief
• The Ethical Society of St. Louis’ Resource Page
• The Meming of Life — Dale McGowan, the man behind Parenting Beyond Belief and Raising Freethinkers, writes this blog.  If you check his “links” section you will discover a long list of useful books, CDs, and DVDs to help in raising a happy freethinker.
• Homeschooling Freethinkers — is a great website for those who are using “alternative” education.  This is the route our family has taken and Homeschooling Freethinkers is the first site I check whenever I’m looking into new materials.  There is also a Facebook group for freethinking homeschoolers.
• Greater Good: The Science of a Meaningful Life
• http://www.atheistnexus.org/profiles/blog/list 
• http://dysfunctionalhomeschooler.blogspot.com/ 
• http://scienceblogs.com/pharyngula/ 
• http://www.patheos.com/blogs/friendlyatheist/ 
• http://skepchick.org/ 
• http://atheists.org/blog/ 
• http://unreasonablefaith.com/ 

Science Based Parenting

• Charles’ Playhouse — they sale quality evolution products, including an amazing play-mat timeline and clever apparel for all ages.
• Podcast for Parents
• Parenting Within Reason
• Happiness Matters Podcast
• The Greater Good Podcast — Both Happiness Matters and The Greater Good podcasts are run by The Greater Good Science Center.
• http://doubtreligion.blogspot.com/ 
• http://dogmafreeamerica.libsyn.com/ 
• http://www.irreligiosophy.com/ 
• http://www.theskepticsguide.org/ 
• http://www.talkorigins.org/

EVERYTHING above (minus those in red or blue) are copied from this website:  http://www.atheistunderworld.com/blog/

I was enjoying it and thought to pass it along!