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No staff is entirely static, staying exactly the same for years with no additions or subtractions. We realize that, but we're also pretty proud of our current personnel, and the many ways they've helped shape Exodus Books and point it in some unforeseen and wonderful directions. So, in 2011 we started asking each individual to share their favorite books, curricula, games, etc., and these pages are the result.

Because sharing favorites is fairly personal, we thought you should get to know each of these peculiar persons and asked them all to write a main bio, as well as section-specific bios. These are partly to show why they selected the titles and products in their lists, and partly just to show you that Exodus Books is inhabited by real people who do real things.

One of our biggest in-store services is making recommendations and helping people find what works best for them. These lists aren't as customer-specific, but they serve the same purpose—we're not just trying to parade our excellent taste or prove that we're literate, we're trying to help you discover things you may never have found otherwise, and maybe to rediscover some old favorites.

It's probably a fact universally true of book-lovers: given the chance, they'll talk your ear off about the books they love, the books they hate, and all the books you'll never read but that are really much better than the well-known books you will read. This isn't pretension. It's simply what happens to those who love words and want to share them. We've tried to cut the talk down here, though we'll gladly answer any pertinent questions.

With that, we present Staff Favorites. You'll find some overlap (lots of people seem to like The Chronicles of Narnia), but rarely if ever will you find complete consensus on a single title, product, or curriculum line. That's why we let everyone make their own lists: you know the official Exodus stance by reading our reviews, but the individuality that makes our store unique and awesome is what's on display here. Enjoy, and don't judge too harshly.

	Adventures in Phonics Level A - Teacher Manual Adventures in Phonics Series by Florence Lindstrom 3^rd edition from Christian Liberty Press for Kindergarten-1st grade in CLP Adventures in Phonics (Location: PHO-CLP) $11.75
	Adventures in Phonics Level B - Teacher Manual Adventures in Phonics Series by Florence Lindstrom 2^nd edition from Christian Liberty Press for 1st-2nd grade in CLP Adventures in Phonics (Location: PHO-CLP) $11.75
	All About Spelling Level 1 - Student Packet by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 1st-2nd grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $45.95
	All About Spelling Level 1 - Teacher's Manual by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 1st-2nd grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $31.95
	All About Spelling Level 1 - Teacher's Manual & Student Materials Packet (old) by Marie Rippel from All About Learning Press for 1st-2nd grade in All About Reading & Spelling (old editions) (Location: OLAN-AAL) $32.95
	All About Spelling Level 1 - Teacher's Manual & Student Packet by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 1st-2nd grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $64.95
	Arithmetic 1 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans Home School Version 3^rd edition from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Arithmetic & Mathematics (Location: MAT-ABK) $35.00 (2 in stock)
	Arithmetic 1 - Tests & Speed Drills Key 2^nd edition from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Arithmetic & Mathematics (Location: MAT-ABK) $8.50 (6 in stock)
	Before We Read & First Steps - Teacher Edition by Pathway from Pathway Publishers for Kindergarten-1st grade in Pathway Readers (Location: REA-PATH) $6.50 $3.00 (4 in stock)
	Building Blocks Book 1 - Teacher's Manual by Rebecca W. Keller from Gravitas Publications, Inc. for 1st grade in RS4K Exploring the Building Blocks of Science (Location: SCICUR-RS4K) $9.00 (1 in stock)
	Classic Konos Character Curriculum - Orderliness by Jessica Hulcy and Carole Thaxton from KONOS for Kindergarten-8th grade in KONOS Unit Studies (Location: CUR-KON) $40.00 (1 in stock)
	Community Helpers Activity Book - Teacher Edition from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka History (Location: HISCUR-ABK)
	Days Go By and More Days Go By - Teacher Edition by Pathway 2012 Reprint from Pathway Publishers for 1st grade in Pathway Readers (Location: REA-PATH) $6.50
	Early American History for Primary Grades - Guide A Literature Approach by Rea Berg 3^rd edition from Beautiful Feet Books for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Beautiful Feet Books (Location: HISCUR-BFB) $34.99
	Everybody Has a Body Science from Head to Toe by Robert E. Rockwell, et al. from Gryphon House for Nursery-1st grade in Preschool Science (Location: PRE-SCI) $5.00 (1 in stock)
	Explode the Code 1 & 2 - Teacher's Guide by Nancy Hall 2^nd edition from Educators Publishing Service for Kindergarten-1st in Explode the Code (Location: PHO-ETC) $14.59
	Explode the Code 3 & 4 - Teacher's Guide by Nancy Hall 2^nd edition from Educators Publishing Service for 1st-2nd grade in Explode the Code (Location: PHO-ETC) $14.59 $7.00 (1 in stock)
	Explode the Code 5 & 6 - Teacher's Guide by Nancy Hall 2^nd edition from Educators Publishing Service for 1st-2nd grade in Explode the Code (Location: PHO-ETC) $14.59
	Explode the Code 5 & 6 - Teacher's Guide (old) by Nancy Hall from Educators Publishing Service for 1st-2nd grade in Explode the Code (Location: PHO-ETC) $5.50 (1 in stock)
	Focus on Elementary Biology - Teacher's Manual by Rebecca W. Keller 3^rd edition from Gravitas Publications, Inc. for Kindergarten-4th grade in Real Science-4-Kids (Location: SCICUR-RS4K) $21.00 (1 in stock)
	Focus on Elementary Chemistry - Teacher's Manual by Rebecca W. Keller from Gravitas Publications, Inc. for Kindergarten-4th grade in Real Science-4-Kids (Location: SCICUR-RS4K) $20.00 (1 in stock)
	Focus on Elementary Chemistry - Teacher's Manual (old) by Rebecca W. Keller from Gravitas Publications, Inc. for Kindergarten-4th grade in Real Science-4-Kids (Location: SCICUR-RS4K)
	Focus On Elementary Geology - Teacher's Manual by Rebecca W. Keller 3^rd edition from Gravitas Publications, Inc. for Kindergarten-4th grade in Real Science-4-Kids (Location: SCICUR-RS4K) $20.00 (1 in stock)
	Fun with Pets - Teacher Edition A Beka Reading 1a 2^nd edition from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Reading (Location: REA-ABK)
	Heritage Studies 1 - Assessments Answer Key 4^th edition from Bob Jones University Press for 1st grade in BJU Heritage Studies (Location: HISCUR-BJU) $14.17
	Horizons Math 1 - Boxed Set by Sareta Cummins from Alpha Omega Publications for 1st grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR) $120.00
	Horizons Math 1 - Teacher Edition by Sareta Cummins from Alpha Omega Publications for 1st grade in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR) $62.50 $30.00 (6 in stock)
	KONOS Curriculum Volume II With Weekly Lesson Plans by Carole Thaxton & Jessica Hulcy from KONOS for Kindergarten-8th grade in KONOS Unit Studies (Location: CUR-KON)
	KONOS Curriculum Volume III With Weekly Lesson Plans by Carole Thaxton & Jessica Hulcy from KONOS for Kindergarten-8th grade in KONOS Unit Studies (Location: CUR-KON)
	Language Arts 1 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans Home School Version from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Phonics (Location: PHO-ABK) $50.00 (2 in stock)
	Learning Language Arts Through Literature - 1st Grade Teacher Book The Blue Book by Debbie Strayer & Susan Simpson 3^rd edition from Common Sense Press for 1st grade in Learning Language Arts Through Literature (Location: GRA-LLATL) $23.00 (2 in stock)
	Learning Language Arts Through Literature - 2nd Grade Teacher Book The Red Book by Debbie Strayer & Susan Simpson 3^rd edition from Common Sense Press for 1st grade in Learning Language Arts Through Literature (Location: GRA-LLATL) $23.00 (3 in stock)
	Letters and Sounds 1 - Test Key 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Phonics (Location: PHO-ABK) $11.00 (8 in stock)
	Lifepac: History & Geography 1 - Teacher's Guide Part One from Alpha Omega Publications in AOP Lifepacs: History & Geography (Location: HISCUR-AOP) $26.75
	Lifepac: History & Geography 1 - Teacher's Guide Part Two from Alpha Omega Publications in AOP Lifepacs: History & Geography (Location: HISCUR-AOP) $26.75 $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Math 1 - Assessments Answer Key 5^th edition from Bob Jones University Press for 1st grade in BJU Math (Location: MAT-BJU) $14.17
	Math-U-See Alpha - Instruction Manual (hardcover) Single-Digit Addition & Subtraction 2012 Hardcover Edition from Math-U-See for 1st grade in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS) $36.90 $18.50 (3 in stock)
	Math-U-See Alpha - Instruction Manual (softcover) Single-Digit Addition & Subtraction 2012 Edition from Math-U-See for 1st grade in Math-U-See (Location: MAT-MUS) $36.90
	Miquon First-Grade Diary by Robert Hightower & Lore Rasmussen from Key Curriculum Press for 1st grade in Miquon Math Lab Materials (Location: MAT-MIQ) $14.95
	Miquon Lab Sheet Annotations and Mathematics for the Primary Teacher by Robert Hightower, Peter & Lore Rasmussen 3^rd edition from Key Curriculum Press for Kindergarten-4th grade in Miquon Math Lab Materials (Location: MAT-MIQ) $26.95 $8.00 (2 in stock)
	Miquon: Notes to Teachers by Lore Rasmussen 2^nd edition from Key Curriculum Press for Kindergarten-3rd grade in Miquon Math Lab Materials (Location: MAT-MIQ) $14.95
	My America and My World - Teacher Edition 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka History (Location: HISCUR-ABK)
	Noeo Biology 1 - Experiment Guide by Randy Pritchard from Noeo Science Curriculum for 1st-3rd grade (ages 5-8) in Noeo Homeschool Science (Location: SCICUR-NOEO)
	Noeo Biology 1 - Instructor's Guide by Randy Pritchard 4^th edition from Noeo Science Curriculum for 1st-3rd grade (ages 5-8) in Miscellaneous Science Curriculum (Location: SCICUR-MISC)
	Noeo Biology 1 - Instructor's Guide (old) by Randy Pritchard 3^rd edition from Noeo Science Curriculum for 1st-3rd grade (ages 5-8) in Miscellaneous Science Curriculum (Location: SCICUR-MISC) $14.00 (1 in stock)
	Noeo Chemistry 1 - Instructor's Guide by Dr. Randy Pritchard 3^rd edition from Noeo Science Curriculum for 1st-3rd grade in Noeo Homeschool Science (Location: SCICUR-NOEO)
	Noeo Chemistry 2 - Instructor's Guide by Dr. Randy Pritchard 4^th edition from Noeo Science Curriculum for 1st-3rd grade in Noeo Homeschool Science (Location: SCICUR-NOEO)
	Noeo Physics 1 - Instructor's Guide (old) by Dr. Randy Pritchard 2^nd edition from Noeo Science Curriculum for 1st-3rd grade (ages 5-8) in Old Edition Science (Location: OSCI) $14.00 (1 in stock)
	Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading by Jessie Wise & Sara Buffington from Well-Trained Mind Press for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Old Edition English / Language Arts (Location: OLAN)
	Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading - Instructor Book by Jessie Wise & Sara Buffington 2^nd edition from Well-Trained Mind Press for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Miscellaneous Phonics (Location: PHO-MISC) $33.95 $22.00 (1 in stock)
	Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading - Set with text, flashcards, and CD by Jessie Wise & Sara Buffington from Well-Trained Mind Press for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Old Edition English / Language Arts (Location: OLAN) $29.00
	Ordinary Parent's Guide to Teaching Reading - Student Workbook by Jessie Wise & Sara Buffington 2^nd edition from Well-Trained Mind Press for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Miscellaneous Phonics (Location: PHO-MISC) $25.95
	Phonics Pathways Clear Steps to Easy Reading And Perfect Spelling by Dolores G. Hiskes 10^th edition from Jossey-Bass for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Miscellaneous Phonics (Location: PHO-MISC)
	Phonics, Reading, Spelling 1 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans (old) Home School Version from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Grammar & Writing (Old Versions only) (Location: OABK-GRA) $9.00 (4 in stock)
	Prima Latina - Teacher Guide by Leigh Lowe 2^nd edition from Memoria Press for 1st-4th grade in Memoria Press Latina Christiana (Location: FL-LATCHR) $17.90 $9.50 (3 in stock)
	Primary Mathematics - Answer Keys 1A-3B U. S. Edition from Singapore Math for 1st-3rd grades in Primary Mathematics (U.S. Edition) (Location: MAT-SMUS) $8.50 $5.50 (3 in stock)
	Primary Mathematics - Answer Keys 1A-3B Standards Edition from Singapore Math for 1st-3rd grades in Primary Mathematics (Standards) (Location: MAT-SMSTD) $11.20 $6.00 (3 in stock)
	Reading 1 - Answer Key from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Reading (Location: REA-ABK) $14.00 (9 in stock)
	Reading Pathways Simple Exercises to Improve Reading Fluency by Dolores G. Hiskes 5^th edition from Jossey-Bass for 1st-3rd grade in Miscellaneous Phonics (Location: PHO-MISC) $28.00
	Science 1 - Tests Answer Key 4^th edition from Bob Jones University Press for 1st grade in BJU Science (Location: SCICUR-BJU) $14.17
	Science 1 - Tests Answer Key (old) 3^rd edition from Bob Jones University Press for 1st grade in BJU Science (Old Versions only) (Location: OBJU-SCI) $6.00 $4.00 (1 in stock)
	Science in the Ancient World - Helps & Hints by Jay Wile from Berean Builders for 1st-6th grade in Berean Builders Science (Location: SCICUR-BER) $6.00
	Song School Latin 1 - Teacher Edition by Amy Rehn from Classical Academic Press for Kindergarten-2nd grade in Latin for Children (Location: FL-LAT4C) $29.95 $15.50 (2 in stock)
	Song School Latin 2 - Teacher Edition by Amy Rehn from Classical Academic Press for 1st-3rd grade in Latin for Children (Location: FL-LAT4C) $29.95 $18.00 (1 in stock)
	Spanish for Children Primer A - Answer Key by Julia Kraut, et al. from Classical Academic Press for 1st-4th grade in Spanish for Children (Location: FL-SPA4C) $17.95
	Spanish for Children Primer B - Answer Key by Julia Kraut, et al. from Classical Academic Press for 1st-4th grade in Spanish for Children (Location: FL-SPA4C) $18.95 $10.00 (1 in stock)
	Spelling Plus - Dictation Resource Book by Susan C. Anthony from Instructional Resources Company for 1st-6th grade in Spelling Plus (Location: SPE-PLUS) $9.00 (1 in stock)
	Spelling Plus - Homophones Resource Book by Susan C. Anthony from Instructional Resources Company for 1st-8th grade in Spelling Plus (Location: SPE-PLUS)
	Spelling Power by Beverly L. Adams-Gordon 5^th edition from Castlemoyle Books for Kindergarten-12th grade in Spelling Power (Location: SPE-POWER)
	Spelling Workout A - Teacher Edition by Phillip Trocki 2^nd edition from Modern Curriculum Press for 1st grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in MCP Spelling Workout (Location: SPE-MCP) $20.00 $12.00 (4 in stock)
	Story of the World Volume 1 - Tests and Answer Key Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor by Elizabeth Rountree from Well-Trained Mind Press for 1st-4th grade in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $14.95
	Writing/Seatwork 1 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans (old) Home School Version from A Beka Books for 1st grade in A Beka Grammar & Writing (Old Versions only) (Location: OABK-GRA) $4.00 (1 in stock)

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