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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 C - Teacher Manual Adventures in Phonics Series by Florence Lindstrom 2^nd edition from Christian Liberty Press for 2nd-3rd grade in CLP Adventures in Phonics (Location: PHO-CLP) $11.75
	All About Spelling Level 2 - Student Packet by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 2nd-4th grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $45.95
	All About Spelling Level 2 - Teacher's Manual by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 2nd-3rd grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $31.95
	All About Spelling Level 2 - Teacher's Manual & Student Materials Packet (old) by Marie Rippel from All About Learning Press for 2nd-4th grade in All About Reading & Spelling (old editions) (Location: OLAN-AAL) $39.95
	All About Spelling Level 2 - Teacher's Manual & Student Packet by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 2nd-4th grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $69.95
	All About Spelling Level 3 - Teacher's Manual by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 3rd-4th grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $31.95
	All About Spelling Level 3 - Teacher's Manual & Student Materials Packet by Marie Rippel Color Edition from All About Learning Press for 3rd-4th grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS)
	All About Spelling Level 4 - Teacher's Manual by Marie Rippel from All About Learning Press for 3rd-5th grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS)
	All About Spelling Level 4 - Teacher's Manual & Student Materials Packet by Marie Rippel from All About Learning Press for 3rd-5th grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS) $49.95
	All About Spelling Level 4 - Teacher's Manual & Student Materials Packet by Marie Rippel from All About Learning Press for 3rd-5th grade in All About Spelling (Location: SPE-AAS)
	Arithmetic 3 - Tests/Speed Drills Key 6^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka Arithmetic & Mathematics (Location: MAT-ABK) $9.50 (3 in stock)
	Book of Astronomy - Teacher Guide from Memoria Press for 3rd-5th grade in Memoria Press Science (Location: SCICUR-MP) $19.90 $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Christian Studies Book I - Teacher Manual The Creation, The Patriarchs & The Exodus by Cheryl & Leigh Lowe 2^nd edition from Memoria Press for 3rd-5th grade in Memoria Press Christian Studies (Location: BIB-MPCS) $23.05 $14.00 (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)
	D'Aulaires' Greek Myths - Teacher Guide by Leigh & Cheryl Lowe 2^nd edition from Memoria Press Teacher's Guide for 3rd-6th grade in Memoria Press Classical Studies (Location: HISCUR-MP) $19.90 $12.00 (1 in stock)
	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) $29.95
	Explode the Code 7 & 8 - Teacher's Guide by Nancy Hall 2^nd edition from Educators Publishing Service for 2nd-3rd grade in Explode the Code (Location: PHO-ETC) $14.59 $6.50 (2 in stock)
	Explode the Code 7 & 8 - Teacher's Guide (old) by Nancy Hall from Educators Publishing Service for 2nd-3rd grade in Old Edition English / Language Arts (Location: OLAN) $3.00 (1 in stock)
	Exploring God's World - Answer Key 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka Science (Location: SCICUR-ABK) $8.00 (1 in stock)
	Exploring God's World - Test/Quiz Key 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka Science (Location: SCICUR-ABK) $9.50 (4 in stock)
	Famous Men of Greece - Teacher Guide by Leigh Lowe & Tanya Charlton 2^nd edition from Memoria Press for 3rd-8th grade in Memoria Press Classical Studies (Location: HISCUR-MP) $19.90
	Famous Men of Rome - Teacher Guide by Leigh & Cheryl Lowe 3^rd edition from Memoria Press for 3rd-6th grade in Memoria Press Classical Studies (Location: HISCUR-MP) $19.90
	Famous Men of Rome - Teacher Guide (old) by Leigh & Cheryl Lowe 2^nd edition from Memoria Press for 3rd-6th grade in Old Edition History & Geography (Location: OHIS) $6.00 (1 in stock)
	First Language Lessons Level 3 - Instructor Book by Jessie Wise & Sara Buffington from Well-Trained Mind Press for 3rd-4th grade in First Language Lessons (Location: GRA-FLL) $29.95 $15.00 (2 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)
	Genesis through Joshua - Home Teacher Manual by Emily Fischer from Veritas Press for 2nd-6th grade in Veritas Press Bible (Location: BIB-VP) $39.00 $22.00 (3 in stock)
	God's Great Covenant NT Book 1 - Teacher's Edition by Claire A. Larsen from Classical Academic Press for 2nd-5th grade in God's Great Covenant (Location: BIB-CAP) $34.95
	God's Great Covenant NT Book 2 - Teacher's Edition Acts by Claire A. Larsen from Classical Academic Press for 2nd-5th grade in God's Great Covenant (Location: BIB-CAP) $34.95 $17.50 (1 in stock)
	God's Great Covenant OT Book 1 - Teacher's Edition by Claire A. Larsen from Classical Academic Press for 2nd-5th grade in God's Great Covenant (Location: BIB-CAP) $29.95
	God's Great Covenant OT Book 2 - Teacher's Edition by Claire A. Larsen from Classical Academic Press for 2nd-5th grade in God's Great Covenant (Location: BIB-CAP) $29.95 $17.50 (2 in stock)
	Greek Alphabet - Teacher Guide by Cheryl Lowe 2^nd edition from Memoria Press for 3rd-6th grade in Elementary Greek (Location: FL-GREELE) $11.50
	Homeschool History 3 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans 1^st edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka History (Location: HISCUR-ABK) $12.00 (1 in stock)
	Horizons Math 3 - Boxed Set by Sareta Cummins from Alpha Omega Publications for 3rd grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR) $120.00
	Horizons Math 3 - Teacher Edition by Sareta Cummins from Alpha Omega Publications for 3rd grade in Horizons Math (Location: MAT-HOR) $30.00 (1 in stock)
	Introduction to Classical Studies - Teacher Guide by Cheryl Lowe from Memoria Press for 3rd-5th grade in Memoria Press Classical Studies (Location: HISCUR-MP) $20.95 $9.00 (2 in stock)
	Judges through Kings - Home Teacher Manual by Emily Fischer from Veritas Press for 2nd-6th grade in Veritas Press Bible (Location: BIB-VP) $39.00 $22.00 (1 in stock)
	Judges through Kings - Teacher's Manual by Emily Fischer 2^nd edition from Veritas Press for 3rd-7th grade in Veritas Press Bible (Location: BIB-VP) $39.00 $27.30 (1 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 3 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans Home School Version 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka Grammar & Writing (Location: GRA-ABK)
	Language Arts 3 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans (old) Home School Version 4^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka Grammar & Writing (Old Versions only) (Location: OABK-GRA) $8.00 (4 in stock)
	Latin for Children Primer A - Answer Key by Dr. Aaron Larsen & Dr. Christopher Perrin 4.0^th edition from Classical Academic Press for 3rd grade in Latin for Children (Location: FL-LAT4C) $18.95 $10.00 (3 in stock)
	Learning Language Arts Through Literature - 3rd Grade Teacher Book The Yellow Book by Debbie Strayer & Susan Simpson 3^rd edition from Common Sense Press for 3rd grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Learning Language Arts Through Literature (Location: GRA-LLATL) $17.00 (2 in stock)
	Lifepac: History & Geography 3 - Teacher's Guide from Alpha Omega Publications in AOP Lifepacs: History & Geography (Location: HISCUR-AOP) $26.75
	Lifepac: Science 3 - Teacher's Guide from Alpha Omega Publications in AOP Lifepacs: Science (Location: SCICUR-AOP)
	Lingua Angelica I - Teacher Manual (old) by Cheryl Lowe from Memoria Press for 3rd-8th Grade in Old Edition Foreign Language (Location: OFL-MIX) $12.00
	Ludere Latine I - Answer Key Latina Christiana Puzzles & Games by Paul O'Brien, Michael Simpson 4^th edition from Memoria Press for 3rd-8th grade in Memoria Press Latina Christiana (Location: FL-LATCHR) $6.00 $3.50 (1 in stock)
	Math Mammoth 3 - Answer Keys (b&w) by Maria Miller from Math Mammoth for 3rd grade in Old Edition Math (Location: OMAT) $4.00 (1 in stock)
	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
	More New Friends - Teacher Edition by Pathway from Pathway Publishers for 3rd grade in Pathway Readers (Location: REA-PATH) $6.50
	New Friends - Teacher Edition by Pathway from Pathway Publishers for 3rd grade in Pathway Readers (Location: REA-PATH) $6.50 $3.00 (1 in stock)
	New Testament, Greece and Rome - Home Teacher Manual 2^nd edition from Veritas Press New Testament History Curriculum for 3rd-5th grade in Veritas Press History (Location: HISCUR-VP) $39.00
	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)
	Old Testament and Ancient Egypt - Home Teacher Manual 3^rd edition from Veritas Press Ancient History Curriculum for 2nd-4th grade in Veritas Press History (Location: HISCUR-VP) $39.00
	Old Testament History - Greenleaf Guide by Robert & Cynthia Shearer from Greenleaf Press Ancient History Reference for 2nd-8th grade in Ancient History (Location: HISW-ANC) $11.95 $8.00 (3 in stock)
	Our American Heritage - Answer Key 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka History (Location: HISCUR-ABK) $6.50 (2 in stock)
	Our American Heritage - Answer Key (really old) 3^rd edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka History (Old Versions only) (Location: OABK-HIS) $2.00 (1 in stock)
	Our American Heritage - Map Skills Key 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka History (Location: HISCUR-ABK) $9.00 (4 in stock)
	Our American Heritage - Teacher Edition 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka History (Location: HISCUR-ABK)
	Our American Heritage - Test/Quiz Key 5^th edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka History (Location: HISCUR-ABK) $9.50 (5 in stock)
	Our Fifty States - Answer Key & Literature Guide from Notgrass Company for 3rd-4th grade in Notgrass Our Fifty States (Location: HISCUR-NOT) $4.00 $2.50 (1 in stock)
	Physics for the Grammar Stage - Set (old) by Paige Hudson 2^nd edition from Elemental Science for 3rd-5th grade in Old Edition Science (Location: OSCI) $24.00 (2 in stock)
	Physics for the Grammar Stage - Teacher Guide by Paige Hudson 3^rd edition from Elemental Science for 3rd-5th grade in Elemental Science (Location: SCICUR-ELE) $16.50 (1 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) $17.35
	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 (2 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)
	Primary Mathematics 3A - Home Instructor's Guide by Jennifer Hoerst from Sonlight Curriculum, Ltd. for 3rd grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Primary Mathematics (U.S. Edition) (Location: MAT-SMUS) $20.00 $14.00 (2 in stock)
	Primary Mathematics 3B - Home Instructor's Guide by Jennifer Hoerst from Avyx, Inc. for 3rd grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Primary Mathematics (U.S. Edition) (Location: MAT-SMUS) $20.00 $14.00 (1 in stock)
	Primary Mathematics 3B - Home Instructor's Guide by Jennifer Hoerst Standards Edition from Singapore Math for 3rd grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Primary Mathematics (Standards) (Location: MAT-SMSTD) $23.00 $15.00 (3 in stock)
	Reading 3 Answer Key from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka Reading (Location: REA-ABK) $15.00 (3 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) $24.95
	Rod & Staff Spelling 3 - Teacher's Edition Spelling By Sound & Structure from Rod & Staff Publishers, Inc. for 3rd grade in Rod & Staff Spelling (Location: SPE-R&S) $4.00 (2 in stock)
	Rod & Staff Spelling Words and Sentences for Spelling 2-8 from Rod & Staff Publishers, Inc. for 2nd-8th grade in Rod & Staff Spelling (Location: SPE-R&S)
	Science 3 - Assessments Answer Key 5^th edition from Bob Jones University Press for 3rd grade in BJU Science (Location: SCICUR-BJU) $14.17
	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 $3.00 (1 in stock)
	Science/Health 3 - Curriculum/Lesson Plans Home School Version 1^st edition from A Beka Books for 3rd grade in A Beka Science (Location: SCICUR-ABK) $12.00 (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
	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
	Spellbound - Teacher Manual by Elsie Rak from Educators Publishing Service for 3rd-8th grade in Old Edition English / Language Arts (Location: OLAN) $5.00 (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) $11.00 (1 in stock)
	Spelling Power by Beverly L. Adams-Gordon 4^th edition from Castlemoyle Books for Kindergarten-12th grade in Spelling Power (Location: SPE-POWER) $30.00 (1 in stock)
	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 C - Teacher Edition by Phillip Trocki 2^nd edition from Modern Curriculum Press for 3rd grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in MCP Spelling Workout (Location: SPE-MCP) $20.00 $8.50 (2 in stock)
	Story of the World Volume 1 - Activity Book Ancient Times: From the Earliest Nomads to the Last Roman Emperor by Susan Wise Bauer 2^nd edition from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-6th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $36.95 $24.50 (3 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) $12.95
	Story of the World Volume 2 - Activity Book The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance by Susan Wise Bauer 2^nd edition from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-6th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $38.95 $24.50 (2 in stock)
	Story of the World Volume 2 - Tests and Answer Key The Middle Ages: From the Fall of Rome to the Rise of the Renaissance by Elizabeth Rountree from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-5th grade in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $13.95 $9.00 (1 in stock)
	Story of the World Volume 3 - Activity Book Early Modern Times: From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners by Susan Wise Bauer 2^nd edition from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-6th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $43.95 $23.00 (1 in stock)
	Story of the World Volume 3 - Activity Book (old) Early Modern Times: From Elizabeth the First to the Forty-Niners by Susan Wise Bauer from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-6th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Old Edition History & Geography (Location: OHIS) $9.00 (4 in stock)
	Story of the World Volume 4 - Activity Book The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR by Susan Wise Bauer 2^nd edition from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-6th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $39.95
	Story of the World Volume 4 - Activity Book (old) The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR by Susan Wise Bauer from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-6th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Old Edition History & Geography (Location: OHIS)
	Story of the World Volume 4 - Tests and Answer Key The Modern Age: From Victoria's Empire to the End of the USSR by Elizabeth Rountree from Well-Trained Mind Press for 2nd-6th grade in Story of the World (Location: HISCUR-SoW) $14.95
	WISE Guide for Spelling (Old) by Wanda Sanseri from Back Home Industries for 1st-4th grade Cathy Duffy's 100 Top Picks in Clearance: English & Language Arts (Location: ZCLE-LAN) $15.00 (1 in stock)

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