FAQs
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What is the difference between History Quest and History Odyssey?
History Quest is our history series for students for grades 1st though 7th. It consists of a read aloud (or independent read for older students) chapter book for children. The accompanying study guide, when paired with the book, creates a complete one year history curriculum. The History Quest st... -
New Policy on the Discussion of New Releases In the past, we’ve discussed tentative publication release dates based on the best information we have from our content authors, copy and technical editors, artists and designers, and printers. More often than not, there are unforeseen setbacks that ...
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The best place to learn about our products is on our Facebook page: Pandia Press Facebook. Also, there are three Facebook groups run by Pandia Press writers and customers: History Quest Teacher’s Lounge, History Odyssey and REAL Science Odyssey
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What is new about RSO Biology 2 Second Edition?
The second edition of RSO Biology 2 was released in August of 2020. The changes from the first edition are mostly cosmetic with just a few minor changes in content. The first edition student book was a combination of both the student text and the work pages all in one very large book that was a... -
What is the status of American History Odyssey?
After many months of research and listening to customer wants and needs, we made the decision to pull American History Odyssey from distribution so we could revamp the course. The revised edition will include expanded Native American and African American history and will offer additional resource... -
What's the difference between a duplex and a simplex eBook file?
For the courses that contain blank sheets on the back sides of many pages, we offer simplex and duplex eBook file options. (If no option is indicated, it is because there are little to no blank pages in the course.) In a duplex file, all blank pages are included in the eBook. Duplex files are int... -
What are the Extra Student Pages?
We offer convenient, cost-saving student pages for most RSO courses. The Student Pages provide an additional copy of all of the pages from the course that are consumable. For RSO Level 1 this includes all of the lab worksheets and all of the “For My Notebook” reading pages found in the main textb... -
If you are looking for solid secular curricula and resources that encourage critical thinking, inquisition, and investigation, you have come to the right place! Our publications are not written from any political or religious point of view and do not posit religious beliefs as factual. A scienti...
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Why is History Odyssey so different? Why is it not written like a textbook?
You may have noticed, History Odyssey is different; different even than the textbook-style of our science courses. Our unique approach to history has to do with the subjective nature of history studies. History Odyssey courses are study guides that organize and carefully lead students through mul... -
What is happening to History Odyssey Ancient and Middle Ages Level 3 courses?
The revised edition of Ancients 3 is complete! Also, we now offer an Answer Key for Ancients 3. The current History Odyssey Level 3 Middle Ages course is being phased out to be replaced by a new updated edition at some point in the future (see the 1st FAQ above). The print version of this course... -
Are you planning to write more History Odyssey Level 2 Teacher Guides?
Modern Times 2 Teacher Guide, available as an eBook, is a test product to determine if more teacher guides are warranted. History Odyssey was written with the intention of NOT requiring teacher guides due to the subjectivity of the assignments that encourage critical thinking (i.e. there is rarel... -
Can I use Level 2 courses for high school?
Yes! Many high school students are using Biology 2 and Astronomy 2 successfully. We recommend high school students pair The Stargazer’s Notebook with Astronomy 2. And for Biology 2, if you complete the entire course including all microscope labs, it is entry high school level. Blair Lee explains ... -
How many high school credits can I award for History Odyssey Level 3 guides?
Pandia Press is not an accrediting agency and does not offer high school credits. However, an accrediting institution has informed us that each level three course would count for at least one full history (social studies) credit, one full literature/writing (English) credit (if a formal writing c... -
What writing courses do you recommend to complement History Odyssey?
We recommend courses that teach thesis writing, research papers, and how to write essays–literary, expository, descriptive, narrative, and persuasive. Specifically, we recommend the following: Brave Writer Beyond the Book Report by Erin Karl and Robin Finley -
Home Science Tools now sells supply kits for most RSO courses! Select a course from the Pandia Store to view specific supplies needed. A Rock and Mineral made specially for RSO Earth & Space 1 can be purchased from Rainbow Resource Center. If you want to put together your own kit, you will ...