Literature
BJU Press Literature teaches your child to read for wisdom and enrichment as well as for pleasure. Each literature book includes a broad range of literary selections from different cultures, genres, and time periods. In addition to studying literary elements and interpretation, your child will learn how to read literature in the light of biblical truth and how to deal with objectionable elements.
Note: This page lists only textbooks and textbook kits. If you are looking for videos courses, Literature is combined with Writing & Grammar for our middle and high school English courses. Please see the Writing & Grammar page for these courses.
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Perspectives in Literature Subject Textbook Kit, 3rd ed.
SKU536326$219.35This literature curriculum for 6th grade is an engaging program designed to help students experience lifelong reading success. This reading curriculum introduces students to relevant works of literature and informational texts and guides them in reading comprehension, literary analysis, and biblical worldview development.
Perspectives in Literature Activities, 3rd ed.
SKU520338$43.33The 6th grade reading student activity workbook provides worksheets for independent practice and reinforcement of the skills taught in the lessons, including comprehension, composition, and biblical worldview shaping.
Perspectives in Literature Activities Answer Key, 3rd ed.
SKU520346$43.33The activities answer key includes copies of all student activities from the Grade 6 Perspectives in Literature activities workbook with overprint answers for easy grading.
Perspectives in Literature Assessments Answer Key, 3rd ed.
SKU520361$15.28The 6th grade Perspectives in Literature Assessments answer key includes copies of the student assessments packet with overprint answers for easy grading. This packet includes 69 reading checks (1 for each selection), 6 cold-read tests to assess reading comprehension, (1 for each unit), and 6 content review tests (1 for each unit). Assessments align with educational objectives from the Perspectives in Literature student edition.
Perspectives in Literature Assessments, 3rd ed.
SKU520353$21.11The 6th grade Perspectives in Literature Assessments packet includes the benefits of both elementary comprehension assessments and secondary (middle-high school) literature unit tests. Unit tests offer assessment of the literature selections and skills covered in each unit while cold-read tests will both assess the students' reading comprehension skills and prepare them for standardized testing.
Perspectives in Literature Student Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU520320$75.56This literature textbook builds 6th grade reading comprehension by providing students with grade-level-appropriate selections that represent different genres, cultural backgrounds, and life experiences. To provide opportunities for biblical thinking, each unit is centered on a biblical worldview shaping theme.
Perspectives in Literature Teacher Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU520312$93.89The Perspectives in Literature teacher’s edition is a three-volume set that equips educators with 6th grade literature lesson plans and many other resources to help students both enjoy and succeed in reading. Lessons in the teacher’s edition follow a four-stage teaching cycle: The teacher’s edition includes valuable resources for giving students a rich, varied learning experience as they learn to enjoy and evaluate literature.
Perspectives in Literature VS eTextbook, 3rd ed.
SKU520379$37.78The eTextbook for the 6th grade literature is a digital version of the Perspectives in Literature student edition. The eTextbook can streamline digital learning and provides a backup for students when a printed edition is not available.
Perspectives in Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 3rd ed.
SKU520387$98.33The eTextbook for the 6th grade literature is a digital version of the Perspectives in Literature student edition. The eTextbook can streamline digital learning and provides a backup for students when a printed edition is not available.
A Single Shard
SKU534727$8.99A Single Shard
Island of the Blue Dolphins
SKU534735$8.99Island of the Blue Dolphins
The Book of Three
SKU534719$7.99The Book of Three
Exploring Themes in Literature Subject Textbook Kit, 5th ed.
SKU528240$154.35Exploring Themes in Literature prepares students for the rigors of reading and critical thinking at the high school level. This course broadens their literacy and sharpens their sensitivity to aesthetics within the God-given gifts of language and storytelling. Most importantly, it challenges them to understand the problems of the human condition on a more personal level and recognize where man’s solutions and biblical solutions to that condition diverge.
Exploring Themes Assessments Answer Key, 5th ed.
SKU520080$15.28The assessments answer key includes a copy of the student tests with overprint answers for easy grading.
Exploring Themes in Literature Assessments, 5th ed.
SKU520072$21.11The assessments packet includes six unit tests and one test on the novel. Questions are drawn directly from the student and teacher materials. Question options include multiple choice, short answer, matching, true/false, and short essay.
Exploring Themes in Literature Student Edition, 5th ed.
SKU520056$75.56The student edition offers a broad array of works representing many genres, authors, and time periods. Selections model great writing for students and prompt them to think on issues and topics relevant to their lives. Lessons use the Reading Process Approach to scaffold student comprehension and apply close reading to each selection.
Exploring Themes in Literature Teacher Edition, 5th ed.
SKU520064$93.89The two-volume teacher edition offers teaching strategies to enliven learning and deepen understanding, and it covers essential material in an organized way. Teachers can draw from additional teaching resources and notes to differentiate or customize instruction in many lessons. Lessons may include links to multimedia avenues to vary presentation style and to engage students.
Exploring Themes in Literature VS eTextbook, 5th ed.
SKU520098$37.78The student edition offers a broad array of works representing many genres, authors, and time periods. Selections model great writing for students and prompt them to think on issues and topics relevant to their lives. Lessons use the Reading Process Approach to scaffold student comprehension and apply close reading to each selection. Engaging artwork captivates readers while Big Questions encourage them to connect personally with each selection.
Exploring Themes in Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 5th ed.
SKU520106$98.33The student edition offers a broad array of works representing many genres, authors, and time periods. Selections model great writing for students and prompt them to think on issues and topics relevant to their lives. Lessons use the Reading Process Approach to scaffold student comprehension and apply close reading to each selection. Engaging artwork captivates readers while Big Questions encourage them to connect personally with each selection.
The Last Battle
SKU526087$10.99A beautiful paperback edition of The Last Battle, book seven in the classic fantasy series, The Chronicles of Narnia, featuring cover art by illustrator David Wiesner, and black-and-white illustrations by the original illustrator, Pauline Baynes.
Explorations in Literature Tests Answer Key, 4th ed.
SKU291518$15.28The Answer Key includes copies of the tests with answer overprint. Suggested answers for the essays appear with each essay section.
Making Connections in Literature Subject Textbook Kit
SKU540773$154.35Equip students to analyze texts and identify themes in a variety of genres so they can evaluate and connect literature to the rest of the world. Making Connections in Literature (4th edition), gives students the reading strategies and literary skills they need to comprehend, analyze, interpret, and compare texts of different genres. Students will look at both contemporary and classic selections and complete a full-length study of the novel Across Five Aprils by Irene Hunt.
Making Connections Assessments Answer Key, 4th ed.
SKU528919$15.28The Making Connections in Literature Assessment Answer Key (4th ed.) includes overprint answers for all quizzes, unit tests, vocabulary tests, practice tests, and the novel assessment.
Making Connections in Literature Assessments, 4th ed.
SKU528901$21.11The Making Connections in Literature Assessments (4th ed.) includes reading comprehension assessments as well as unit tests for formative assessments and standardized test practice. One assessment packet should be purchased for each student.
Making Connections in Literature Student Edition, 4th ed.
SKU528893$75.56The Making Connections in Literature Student Edition (4th ed.) engages students with a variety of literary selections that are current and relevant to them. The structure of the student edition helps students to use the reading process as they learn more about each literary selection.
Making Connections in Literature Teacher Edition, 4th ed.
SKU528885$93.89The Making Connections in Literature (4th edition) two-volume teacher edition supports teachers in helping students analyze and evaluate literature and come to a biblical understanding of each selection. In addition, the teacher edition suggests natural opportunities to encourage collaborative learning in a school environment.
Making Connections in Literature VS eTextbook, 4th ed.
SKU528927$37.78The Making Connections in Literature (4th ed.) eTextbook is a digital copy of the printed student edition. This eTextbook may be used to streamline digital learning without online, interactive features. This digital eTextbook provides a backup text for students when a printed edition is not available.
Making Connections VS eTextbook & Print, 4th ed.
SKU528935$98.33The Making Connections in Literature (4th ed.) eTextbook and printed student edition includes both a digital and printed copy of the Literature 8 Student Edition. This combined set provides students with both physical and digital resources for learning, allowing teachers to streamline their learning environment as needed.
Across Five Aprils
SKU538082$7.99Teachers may assign Across Five Aprils for study in Making Connections in Literature (4th ed.)
Excursions in Literature Student Text, 3rd ed.
SKU515866$75.56Excursions in Literature (3rd ed.) helps students learn the foundational concepts necessary for the study and appreciation of literature while applying scriptural principles to the analysis of an author’s ideas. Students sharpen their critical thinking skills as they observe the strengths of good writing and evaluate various techniques and themes of Christian and non-Christian writers.
Excursions in Literature VS eTextbook, 3rd ed.
SKU512418$37.78Excursions in Literature Student Text (3rd ed.) provides a rich collection of literary selections to help students gain an appreciation for literary techniques as they study a variety of genres of literature from a range of cultures. Students are encouraged to develop and apply critical thinking skills as they analyze the literature pieces in light of a Christian worldview.
Excursions in Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 3rd ed.
SKU518688$98.33This item includes a copy of the printed Student Text as well as a VitalSource eTextbook. Excursions in Literature Student Text (3rd ed.) provides a rich collection of literary selections to help students gain an appreciation for literary techniques as they study a variety of genres of literature from a range of cultures.
Excursions in Literature Subject Textbook Kit
SKU256370$137.00Excursions in Literature (3rd ed.) provides a rich collection of literature selections to help students gain an appreciation and understanding of literary techniques as they study a variety of genres of literature from a range of cultures. Students are encouraged to develop and apply critical thinking skills as they analyze the literature pieces in light of a Christian worldview.
Excursions in Literature Tests Answer Key, 3rd ed.
SKU233080$15.28The Answer Key includes copies of the tests with answer overprint. Suggested answers for the essays appear with each essay section.
Excursions in Literature Tests, 3rd ed.
SKU233072$21.11Ready-made tests provide one test for each of the six units as well as a mid-term and a final exam.
Excursions in Literature Teacher's Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU244046$93.89Excursions in Literature guides students in reading literature in light of a Christian worldview and will learn how to deal biblically with objectionable elements. The educational materials teaches students to recognize and appreciate literary techniques, presents a variety of literary genres, and develops critical thinking skills.The Teacher's Edition (2 volumes) recommends methods for teaching values as well as content and includes many useful teaching aids.
Fundamentals of Literature Student Text, 2nd ed.
SKU514042$75.56Fundamentals of Literature Student Text (2nd ed.) conveys the literature’s foundational elements of conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure and tone. Students are also introduced to literary criticism and are encouraged to read and analyze literature in light of a Christian worldview. The literature selections are delivered in an attractive new format accompanied by rich illustrations, author biographies, and application questions that promote critical thinking skills.
Fundamentals of Literature VS eTextbook, 2nd ed.
SKU514323$37.78Fundamentals of Literature Student Text (2nd ed.) conveys the literature’s foundational elements of conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure and tone. Students are also introduced to literary criticism and are encouraged to read and analyze literature in light of a Christian worldview. The literature selections are delivered in an attractive new format accompanied by rich illustrations, author biographies, and application questions that promote critical thinking skills.
Fundamentals of Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 2nd ed.
SKU285726$75.28This item includes a copy of the printed Student Text as well as a VitalSource eTextbook. Fundamentals of Literature Student Text (2nd ed.) conveys the literature’s foundational elements of conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure and tone.
Fundamentals of Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 2nd ed.
SKU514398$98.33This item includes a copy of the printed Student Text as well as a VitalSource eTextbook. Fundamentals of Literature Student Text (2nd ed.) conveys the literature’s foundational elements of conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure and tone.
Fundamentals of Literature Subject Textbook Kit, 2nd ed.
SKU271254$154.35Fundamentals of Literature (2nd) teaches the student to be a discerning reader by focusing on the fundamentals of literature--conflict, character, theme, structure, point of view, and moral tone. The student studies contemporary and classic American, British, and world authors in four genres: fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Critical thinking skills are encouraged throughout the text through discussion questions.
Fundamentals of Literature Tests Answer Key, 2nd ed.
SKU259945$15.28Teach your student the process of literary analysis and discuss six literary elements: conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure, and tone. Teach them to analyze and evaluate authors, word and themes in light of Scripture. Includes an English translation of Rostand's drama Cyrano de Bergerac.
Fundamentals of Literature Tests, 2nd ed.
SKU259994$21.11Teach your student the process of literary analysis and discuss six literary elements: conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure, and tone. Teach them to analyze and evaluate authors, word and themes in light of Scripture. Includes an English translation of Rostand's drama Cyrano de Bergerac.
Fundamentals of Literature Teacher Edition, 2nd ed.
SKU259986$93.89Teach your student the process of literary analysis and discuss six literary elements: conflict, character, theme, point of view, structure, and tone. Teach them to analyze and evaluate authors, word and themes in light of Scripture. Includes an English translation of Rostand's drama Cyrano de Bergerac.
Elements of Literature Student Text, 2nd ed.
SKU517029$75.56Elements of Literature broadens students’ understanding of literature by focusing on advanced literary concepts. Students will learn the method and the importance of literary analysis by studying pieces from several genres and interpreting them in light of biblical truth. One of the major literary pieces studied is Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet.
Elements of Literature VS eTextbook, 2nd ed.
SKU517359$37.78Elements of Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 2nd ed.
SKU517367$98.33Elements of Literature Subject Textbook Kit, 2nd ed.
SKU283937$154.35Introduce your child to some of history’s best writing with the Elements in Literature educational materials from BJU Press. Elements of Literature teaches students how to analyze literature from a biblical perspective and encourages critical thinking skills through a collection of classic works in many genres and from many cultures and countries. The educational materials emphasizes the literary elements that define lasting artistic literature.
Elements of Literature Tests Answer Key, 2nd ed.
SKU277632$15.28Elements of Literature Tests Answer Key includes a copy of the student tests with answer overprints for easy grading.
Elements of Literature Tests, 2nd ed.
SKU277673$21.11Elements of Literature Tests are designed to assess a student’s knowledge of the material presented in Elements of Literature, 2nd ed. Tests include multiple choice, short answer, matching, and true and false questions as well as brief essay. A midterm and final exam are also included.
Elements of Literature Teacher's Edition, 2nd ed.
SKU277665$93.89Elements of Literature Teacher’s Edition is a two-volume text that helps teachers strengthen students’ understanding of literature by focusing on the teaching of advanced literary concepts. The teacher’s edition features wide margins with ideas for leading class discussions and suggested teaching resources. Students will learn the means and the importance of literary analysis by studying pieces from several genres and interpreting them in light of biblical principles.
American Literature Student Text (3rd ed.)
SKU536557$75.56American Literature Student Text (3rd ed.)contains introductory essays for each unit providing an overview of the cultural and historical events and ideas influencing each literary period. The instruction for the literature selections is structured around the reading process approach. Students will improve close-reading skills with questions during reading that focus on the three strands of study: Analyze, Read, and Evaluate.
American Literature Subject Textbook Kit, 3rd ed.
SKU506154$154.35American Literature (3rd ed.) surveys the works of more than seventy-five authors in a chronological study, connecting their lives and beliefs as they are revealed in their writings. Students will examine Colonial, Revolutionary, Romantic, Realistic/Naturalistic, Modern, and Contemporary periods and themes relevant to each period.
American Literature Tests Answer Key, 3rd ed.
SKU295949$15.28American Literature Tests Answer Key (3rd ed.) includes test versions with overprinted answers for convenient grading.
American Literature Tests, 3rd ed.
SKU295923$21.11American Literature Tests (3rd ed.) contain questions and answers that are drawn directly from the textbook and include multiple choice, short answer, matching, true/false, and brief essay. Midterm and final exam are included.
American Literature Teacher's Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU295915$93.89American Literature Teacher’s Edition (2 volumes) (3rd ed.) mirrors the reading process approach introduced in the Student Text. Each lesson plan follows a simple structure to focus on three strands of instruction: Before Reading, Teach, and After Reading.
American Literature VS eTextbook, 3rd ed.
SKU500132$37.78American Literature Student Text (3rd ed.)contains introductory essays for each unit providing an overview of the cultural and historical events and ideas influencing each literary period. The instruction for the literature selections is structured around the reading process approach. Students will improve close-reading skills with questions during reading that focus on the three strands of study: Analyze, Read, and Evaluate.
American Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 3rd ed.
SKU500223$98.33American Literature Student Text (3rd ed.)contains introductory essays for each unit providing an overview of the cultural and historical events and ideas influencing each literary period. The instruction for the literature selections is structured around the reading process approach. Students will improve close-reading skills with questions during reading that focus on the three strands of study: Analyze, Read, and Evaluate.
American Literature VS eTextbook, 2nd ed.
SKU517276$37.78American Literature Student Text introduces your students to more than seventy authors in a study that connects the authors' lives and beliefs as revealed in their writings with the corresponding literary periods. Lessons examine Colonial-Revolutionary, Romantic, Realistic/Naturalistic, and Modern literature and issues such as Darwinism and religious liberalism. Included is the Thornton Wilder play The Happy Journey to Trenton and Camden.
British Literature Subject Textbook Kit, 3rd ed.
SKU518282$154.35British Literature prepares students for the rigors of reading and critical thinking at the college level. They will broaden their cultural literacy and sharpen their sensitivity to aesthetics within the God-given gifts of language and storytelling. Most importantly, this course challenges them to understand on a more personal level the problem of the human condition and recognize where humanistic and biblical solutions to that condition differ.
British Literature Tests Answer Key, 3rd ed.
SKU510164$15.28Answers in the Tests Answer Key correspond directly to the British Literature Tests (3rd Edition).
British Literature Tests, 3rd ed.
SKU510156$21.11Questions for tests are drawn directly from the Student Text and Teacher's Edition materials and include multiple choice, short answer, matching, true or false, and short essay questions. Midterm and final exams are included. All assessments are aligned with educational objectives.
British Literature Student Text, 3rd ed.
SKU507087$75.56The Student Text offers a broad array of works representing each era of British literature. Selections model great writing for students and prompt them to think about issues and topics relevant to their own lives. Lessons scaffold student comprehension and close reading using the reading process approach. Art engages today's readers while motivational questions encourage them to connect personally with selections. The Student Text also includes test reviews.
British Literature Teacher Edition, 3rd ed.
SKU510149$93.89The Teacher's Edition guides teachers through teaching the reading process approach. Lessons include widely differentiated lesson materials, and certain texts have been highlighted as core texts for teachers to assign. Additionally, the Teacher's Edition gives the option of teaching a novel or longer work rather than just excerpts of longer works. Some lessons include links to multimedia avenues to vary presentation style and to engage students.
British Literature VS eTextbook, 3rd ed.
SKU516229$37.78The Student Text offers a broad array of works representing each era of British literature. Selections model great writing for students and prompt them to think about issues and topics relevant to their own lives. Lessons scaffold student comprehension and close reading using the reading process approach. Art engages today's readers while motivational questions encourage them to connect personally with selections. The Student Text also includes test reviews.
British Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 3rd ed.
SKU516237$98.33This item includes a copy of the printed Student Text as well as a VitalSource eTextbook.The Student Text offers a broad array of works representing each era of British literature. Selections model great writing for students and prompt them to think about issues and topics relevant to their own lives.
British Literature VS eTextbook & Print, 2nd ed.
SKU517847$98.33This item includes a copy of the printed Student Text as well as a VitalSource eTextbook.British Literature (2nd ed.) discusses literature selections and cultural issues from eight literary periods in light of Scripture: Old English, Middle English, Tudor, Stuart, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern. Traces English Christianity from its beginning to the present and studies the Shakespearean drama Macbeth.
British Literature Student Text (Updated Version; 2nd ed.)
SKU515767$75.56British Literature (2nd ed.) discusses literature selections and cultural issues from eight literary periods in light of Scripture: Old English, Middle English, Tudor, Stuart, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern. Traces English Christianity from its beginning to the present and studies the Shakespearean drama Macbeth.
British Literature VS eTextbook, 2nd ed.
SKU517631$37.78British Literature (2nd ed.) discusses literature selections and cultural issues from eight literary periods in light of Scripture: Old English, Middle English, Tudor, Stuart, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern. Traces English Christianity from its beginning to the present and studies the Shakespearean drama Macbeth.
British Literature Tests Answer Key, 2nd ed.
SKU195867$15.28British Literature Tests Answer Key includes test versions with overprinted answers for convenient grading. Corresponds with British Literature Tests (2nd ed.).
British Literature Tests, 2nd ed.
SKU195859$21.11British Literature Tests includes tests over the content of each unit in addition to a midterm and final exam for evaluation of student progress. Corresponds with British Literature (2nd ed.).
British Literature Teacher Edition, 2nd ed.
SKU195842$93.89The updated British Literature Teacher's Edition (2 volumes) includes full-sized student pages and provides specific analysis, discussion, and biblical application suggestions. It offers suggested answers to discussion questions.
British Literature Subject Textbook Kit
SKU208033$154.35British Literature (updated 2nd ed.) discusses literature selections and cultural issues from eight literary periods in light of Scripture: Old English, Middle English, Tudor, Stuart, Neoclassical, Romantic, Victorian, and Modern. The literature collection traces English Christianity from its beginning to the present and studies Shakespeare’s drama Macbeth.
Literature 6 DVD with Books, 3rd ed.
SKU454587$369.00Perspectives in Literature equips students with tested strategies to maximize their reading experiences and apply insights to their writing projects. By introducing students to a diverse range of literary works, Mrs. Beth Cofer will point students toward lifelong reading success.
Literature 6 DVD Only, 3rd ed.
SKU454660$339.00If you already have textbooks for Perspectives in Literature, 3rd ed. and would like to give your students access to an experienced teacher for a more independent learning approach, this option is for you. DVD-only courses give you DVD recordings of lessons without sending you additional textbooks.
Literature 6 Online with Books, 3rd ed.
SKU454439$349.00Perspectives in Literature equips students with tested strategies to maximize their reading experiences and apply insights to their writing projects. By introducing students to a diverse range of literary works, Mrs. Beth Cofer will point students toward lifelong reading success.
Literature 6 Online Only, 3rd ed.
SKU454504$319.00If you already have textbooks for Perspectives in Literature, 3rd ed. and would like to give your students access to an experienced teacher for a more independent learning approach, this option is for you. Online-only courses give you access to the streaming-video part of our video courses without sending you additional textbooks.