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Help your child make the most of the new school year with the latest learning programs from Hooked on Phonics .
Jump start their future for less – enter the coupon code above to save 20% on Hooked on Phonics programs.
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Of all that back to school shopping, textbooks are among the most expensive items on the list. Many people don’t know that you don’t HAVE to buy those textbooks at the school bookstore. You can buy them anywhere you like – and the potential savings can be quite substantial. From middle school and high school texts to college and graduate school subjects, you can find just about any textbook at as much as 85% off the retail price. New and used titles are available.
Check out those book lists and take a surf, you can literally save hundreds of dollars.
Did you know that you can save up to 90% on magazines at Barnes and Noble.
Yes, it’s true. Save up to 90% on over 1000 digital and print titles, including hundreds of niche and hard to find publications that you won’t find at your corner news stand.
Thought you’d want to know.
Then a telescope is the perfect gift for Father’s Day or just about any other occasion. Perfect for stargazers and bird watchers. Equally fun for city dwellers.
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Now you can take an art class any time you like – on your schedule. You can even take the same class over and over again until you feel you’ve mastered the concepts. Art Academy Live is a completely revolutionary concept in art instruction and as their official partner, Blick Art Materials is proud to announce the new Palette Membership.
For only $10 a month, you’ll have unlimited access to over 200 video art lessons. Talented instructors include Tom Lynch, Allen Montague, Tom Jones, Connie Logan, Dick Ensing, Sterling Edwards, Morgan Samuel Price, Jael, Brian Lopatic, Tim Packer and other top teachers. On demand. Get the art instruction you want, when you want it. Direct to your desktop. No downloading necessary. Learn more at Blick Art Materials .
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Wow! The regular price on the Planet Earth HD DVD set is $79.95 – but it’s now available at Discovery Channel Store at a discount of $50! That’s right. $29.95 for the entire Planet Earth Series.
Planet Earth HD DVD Set $50 off at $29.95 from discoverystore.com! Limited time offer. While supplies last. No coupon code required.
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If you didn’t see it, then you absolutely must. And if you did see it, then, like me, you probably want to see it again.
The Jewish Americans: A Series by David Grubin DVD
And in case you missed it, The Mormons was equally fascinating, exceedingly well done and thoroughly engrossing.
It’s well worth having both in your library. Accompanying books and soundtrack CD’s are also available for many PBS titles, as are many other learning resources.
Among the first and still among the best.
Get your kids reading ready and excited about school with Hooked on Phonics Classic . And save 20% with the coupon code above.
Especially these days. With prices for just about everything going up, up, up – it’s just not that common for anyone to simply LOWER their prices. Especially anyone selling truly terrific products. Well, it’s happened. At eBeanStalk.com. They’ve just lowered prices on ALL of their toys.
Shop confidently at eBeanStalk.com. All toys are safety tested and tested for lead and other potential hazards. Regardless of manufacturer or country of origin.
It’s January and that means it’s time for the Semi-Annual Discovery Channel Store DVD Sale - ALL DVDS ARE ON SALE! ALL OF THEM. EVERY SINGLE ONE!
Individual DVDs start at $4.99 each. Many hot titles are on special with any 5 titles for $25. Best of Discovery 5 Disc set is now only $9.99. And more. For less. Orders over $75 ship free.
Back to School is in full swing, and it’s your last chance to take advantage of Apple Online Store’s biggest promotion of the year. Until Sept 16th, teachers, college students and their parents can get a FREE iPod nano when they purchase a new Mac at the Apple Store for Education.
And a few more ways to save, too:
It’s back to school season (ALREADY? OY!) and Rosetta Stone is has just launched a 10% special on World’s #1 Language Software. They offer products for thirty different languages and their all reduced 10% from now through August 28.
Their software effectively teaches all 4 language skills: listening comprehension, reading, writing, and speaking. Each of 30 languages are offered as CD-ROM and Online Subscription in up to 3 proficiency levels.
With one of the premier supplemental education programs available, you can help your child succeed for less than 50 cents a day!
Get your kids ready for the new school year with BrainPOP, the leading educational subscription site for kids. It’s the leading producer of animated educational movies for grades 3-12. offering curriculum-based content in Science, Math, English, Social Studies, Health, Arts & Music, and Technology. Millions of kids regularly watch BrainPOP movies and exchange messages with a dynamic cast of characters who lead them through related activities on the BrainPOP web site, including homework help, interactive quizzes, comic strips, and experiments. They also offer BrainPOP Junior which is targeted to children in grades K-3 and teaches core curriculum topics in a fun and easily digestible manner, while correlating with national standards and testing mandates.
Founded in 1999, BrainPOP has won multiple education and media awards and has developed partnerships with a number of international brands, including McGraw-Hill, National Geographic, Yahoo!, and AOL.
It’s that time of year again. It’s time for the Barnes & Noble Summer Clearance Sale. Enjoy up to 80% off on tons of books and music. Use this opportunity to stock up on reading material for the beach, traveling or relaxing under the sun. Sale continues through the end of July.
Also, don’t forget to take advantage of the Kids Summer Reading Program; kids get 1 book free when they read 8 before Labor Day.
We’ve tracked down another on-line source specializing in textbooks for less. With over 300,000 titles in stock – and tons more available through drop-shipment relationships with publishers and distributers – their inventory of college, technical, professional and even K-12 textbooks simply can’t be beat. Orders ship within 24 hours; shipping is free and they offer a 14 day no questions asked return policy. Discounts vary by publisher, topic and book. Most college texts are discounted from 25% to 40% or more.
One of our top picks to save big on college textbooks. They’ve got an extensive selection, both new and used. Everything from the books for popular introductory classes to more specialized science, medical and technical fields of study. With textbook prices often exceeding hundreds of dollars per course, the savings potential is huge. Check it out, you’ll be glad you did.
Did you know you can save a bundle on textbooks by buying online? Check it out. You can save as much as 90% and even better, you won’t have to wait in line at the school book store.
Children grow up quickly and eBeanstalk was created to grow up with them. eBeanstalk is a unique toy site focused solely on child development. In addition to selling individual toys, their team of child development experts has created eBeanstalk GIFT SERIES; a group of 4 toys where every 3 months for a year a child receives a new toy. Each toy is specifically matched to a child’s development. Every order at eBeanstalk also includes a SUBSCRIPTION to PARENTING MAGAZINE.
Starts early. If your child is having trouble with reading, check out Frontline. They can get him or her well on the way to becoming a serious reader. 92% of children age 3 to 7 are reading in only 9 weeks after using their superior system. Free online assessment.
PBS.org is a non–profit media enterprise owned and operated by the nation’s 348 public television stations. At ShopPbs.org, proceeds from your ShopPBS purchase directly support the innovative, independent and original programming that you’ve come to expect on your local PBS station. You can shop confidently, knowing your purchases are helping to keep public television the way it is – public.
UPDATE AS OF 2/5/2007: CURRENT PROMOTIONS FROM PBS:
Leaps and Bounds offers fabulous, fun activities that help kids develop in every way. They offer unique, high quality toys and fun activities geared toward fostering creativity and learning. All products are rigorously pre-tested and 100% guaranteed. Leaps and Bounds is a terrific source for innovative, award winning, and hard-to-find items. This easy-to-use site offers many thoughtful features for shoppers, plus a wealth of information for parents.
From now until December 31, 2006, Leaps and Bounds is offering 15% off all purchases of $75 or more. The link above will activate the discount.
UPDATE AS OF 1/11/2007: THIS PROMOTION HAS BEEN CONTINUED THROUGH 12/31/2007! THAT’S RIGHT – YOU CAN SAVE 15% ON EVERYTHING UNTIL THE END OF THE YEAR! LOVE THAT! THE LINK ABOVE WILL ACTIVATE THIS SPECIAL DISCOUNT OFFER; NO COUPON CODE IS REQUIRED.
Hooked on Phonics is the #1 trusted name in teaching kids to read. They’ve been in business since 1987 and over 2 million families have turned to them to help their kids learn to read. They’ve got great Activity Kits starting at under $10. Each kit is an educational extravaganza that’s packed with learning and fun. Subject matter include ABC’s, Numbers, Colors, Animals, Trucks, and Shapes. They kits offer hours of excitement with an activity pad, a write-on/wipe-off journal, special erasable crayons, and a set of stickers. And to top it off, there’s a sensational DVD with music videos, stories, and MP3 songs. Perfect to use it at home, or on the go!
UPDATE AS OF 1/11/2007: THE HOOKED ON PHONICS WINTER SALE IS UNDERWAY. THE COUPON CODE ABOVE WILL SAVE YOU 10% ON ALL HOOKED ON PHONICS PROGRAMS.
