Stef03 Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I was looking at Human Body Detectives on the Homeschool Buyers Co-op https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/human-body-detectives/ it sounds pretty good and the possible 70% off discount (full package at $111 instead of $370) is very appealing :P However I've never heard of this series before... has anyone here used it? Is it worth the $? Also, I noticed on the co-op's page it mentions it's for grades 3-5; but on the description is says it's aimed at kids ages 6 to 10 - would a 6 year old (reading at 2nd grade level) find this too complicated? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clarkacademy Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I was looking at Human Body Detectives on the Homeschool Buyers Co-op https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/human-body-detectives/ it sounds pretty good and the possible 70% off discount (full package at $111 instead of $370) is very appealing :P However I've never heard of this series before... has anyone here used it? Is it worth the $? Also, I noticed on the co-op's page it mentions it's for grades 3-5; but on the description is says it's aimed at kids ages 6 to 10 - would a 6 year old (reading at 2nd grade level) find this too complicated? Thanks! I think I am missing something major here. There are only like 3 books at 12.95 a piece even the workbooks are not much where is 370.00 coming from? Maybe the website is messed up or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
llindseymomoffour Posted May 10, 2012 Share Posted May 10, 2012 I was thinking the same thing, why so expensive. Then I looked on the website and see you can get Ipad apps of the books. I'm just going to do that. At $2.99 an app, that is a whole lot cheaper for the same material. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted May 10, 2012 Author Share Posted May 10, 2012 (edited) I think I am missing something major here. There are only like 3 books at 12.95 a piece even the workbooks are not much where is 370.00 coming from? Maybe the website is messed up or something? http://www.humanbodydetectives.com/curriculum?utm_source=This+Week+at+the+Co-op+2012-04-30&utm_campaign=HSBC-2012-04-30&utm_medium=email It's because it's the curriculum version with lessons etc (see link above) that is being offered on HSBC; not just the books with workbooks. However I hadn't even seen that they sold just the workbooks... hmm.... anyone know if the curriculum version is worth the more $$? Edited May 10, 2012 by Stef03 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kristin in Hawaii Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 (edited) ... games and worksheets comfortably stretch each module out over at least 4 weeks. Each of the four 50-minute lesson plans gets you started with your week and then you pick as many of the exploration games and activities provided to round out the rest of the week. You probably won't want to try to fit all of the activities into your schedule but you have the flexibility to pick and choose ;) The by Dr. Heather gives you a glimpse into the teacher/parent support materials, labs and other activities the full curriculum provides. I only wish these were available when my son was younger! Aloha, Kristin Edited May 11, 2012 by beautifulbooks typo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted May 11, 2012 Author Share Posted May 11, 2012 Thanks for the link - it does sound great :P I've just noticed that they don't have "conditional orders" on this deal - booo; that might scare ppl away. I hope they do reach the 75 orders... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
houseofkids&pets Posted May 11, 2012 Share Posted May 11, 2012 I need to go back and look again, but I thought you could only add the (cheaper) books on to an order. You have to get the video lessons and then you could choose to purchase the accompanying book. You have to spend the big bucks first!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 I need to go back and look again, but I thought you could only add the (cheaper) books on to an order. You have to get the video lessons and then you could choose to purchase the accompanying book. You have to spend the big bucks first!! I can't seem to find video lessons? Do you have a link? From what I understand you receive the story books (the pdf form is included the bundle) along with their audiobooks, the lessons, worksheets, activities, games - along with a few extras. So to me this sounds pretty complete, I don't think there's anything else you could add to it? (apart from the story books if you want a printed copy instead of the pdf version). I've just noticed that they're now accepting conditional % off orders :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted May 12, 2012 Author Share Posted May 12, 2012 just bumping; would love to hear from ppl who have any experience with these books and/or curriculum Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
give_me_a_latte Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I did a review of one of the books on my blog (which is no longer active...) but I honestly think it's a lot of money for what you get. The stories are good and engaging. They feature two sisters who basically end up inside the body and have adventures while learning a particular system. I haven't seen the "curriculum", but the set I have came with an audio CD and a workbook that was pretty much just word searches and the like. Nothing really exciting. So I'm not sure if the curriculum set adds more than that or not. I have one of the iPad apps and it's really well done. But I remember thinking that they were nice supplements when I did my review, but not near meaty enough for a full program. If you have extra money in the budget and want a fun supplement to learn the body's systems, they're cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
give_me_a_latte Posted May 13, 2012 Share Posted May 13, 2012 I just checked Dr. Heather's website and she has samples up of each curriculum. Looks like a LOT more has been added to the curric. than what is in the workbook I have. From the examples I looked at it looks like a short health type class (taking pulse, etc.). Here is the page for the circulatory system curric. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calendula Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks like it is $39.95 now - which seems much more reasonable. https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/human-body-detectives/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
give_me_a_latte Posted May 25, 2012 Share Posted May 25, 2012 Looks like it is $39.95 now - which seems much more reasonable.https://www.homeschoolbuyersco-op.org/human-body-detectives/ I saw that too. I've been debating. It's a total of 16 lessons, and that's a great price for a semester-ish of health. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted May 25, 2012 Author Share Posted May 25, 2012 Yay, I'm so glad it's gone down in price! We'll be giving it a try :D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calendula Posted June 4, 2012 Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hrrmmm - either i didn't read carefully enough before I bought this, or I'm not reading carefully now. Did this not include electronic versions of the books (other than audio??) :( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Hrrmmm - either i didn't read carefully enough before I bought this, or I'm not reading carefully now. Did this not include electronic versions of the books (other than audio??) :( No you read it carefully, it is supposed to be included so looks like they forgot to include it. I've emailed them asking them about it (I'm sure others have too) so they'll probably add it soon :) Also, if you got the superbundle - does your link to the Immune System work? as mine takes me to Nutrition so the password doesn't work. I wouldn't mind the correct link if anyone has it (already got password). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef03 Posted June 4, 2012 Author Share Posted June 4, 2012 Just to update; I've had a reply already and they've fixed the Immune System links so that's now working fine & they are working on adding the books' pdf files :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calendula Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Oh great! Thank you so much!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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