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Following are lists our recommended
books for each grade. You will not be
buying every book or only the books listed. Students have a wide variety of
abilities and aptitudes; schooling--especially homeschooling--needs to be
adapted to different children in different ways. Your advisor will work with you
to (a) match each child’s strengths and weaknesses to specific materials; (b)
combine your students in texts and subjects; (c) choose a religion, history and
science focus for the family for the year; and (d) weave materials you may
already have or would prefer to use into your family’s course plan.
Books and materials are purchased by the family from various sources;
provider names and addresses, order codes, and prices are included in the program
packet. Costs for materials per child can range from $200.00 to $600.00,
depending on the grades levels of your children and resources already available
to you. Many of the materials are used for two or more years and most are
non-consumable.
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Cycle A:
Getting Started
(Appropriate for Grades K - 2) |
RELIGION
REL-233 CATECHETICAL PRIMERS |
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RELIGION
REL-219 RELIGION A |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-048 CULTURAL LITERACY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-658 LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -231 ART PRACTICE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -183 CLASSICAL PICTURE STUDIES |
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FINE ARTS
FA -224 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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FINE ARTS
FA -225 MUSIC PRACTICE |
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SCIENCE
SCI-657 HEALTH AND SCIENCE K |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-554 BEG. PENMANSHIP |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-074 CLASSICAL LANGUAGE ARTS |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-217 GRAMMAR |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-223 READING SKILL |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-221 LATIN CHANT |
- Minimum Repertoire of Plain Chant
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-514 BEGINNING MATHEMATICS |
- Math U See Primer : Student Kit
- Math U See Primer : Teacher Pack
- Starter Set 1 (Manipulatives)
- Skip Count and Addition Facts CD and Book
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Cycle B:
Introduction to Basic Skills
(Appropriate for Grades K - 2) |
RELIGION
REL-282 RELIGION 1 |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-048 CULTURAL LITERACY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-658 LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -303 ART APPRECIATION |
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FINE ARTS
FA -231 ART PRACTICE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -224 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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SCIENCE
SCI-117 NATURE STUDIES |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-074 CLASSICAL LANGUAGE ARTS |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-217 GRAMMAR |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-222 PENMANSHIP |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-234 RDG/SPELL SKILLS |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-221 LATIN CHANT |
- Minimum Repertoire of Plain Chant
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-371 MATHEMATICS A |
- Math U See Alpha : Student Kit
- Math U See Alpha : Teacher Pack
- Starter Set 1 (Manipulatives)
- Skip Count and Addition Facts CD and Book
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Cycle C:
Bible History & Hands-on Science
(Appropriate for Grades K - 3) |
RELIGION
REL-708 BIBLE HISTORY |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-232 BIBLE HISTORY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-658 LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -318 ART APPRECIATION |
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FINE ARTS
FA -230 ART PRACTICE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -224 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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SCIENCE
SCI-339 HANDS ON SCIENCE |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-435 GRAM/COMP I |
- Voyages in English 2006 Grade 1, Student Edition
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-351 PENMANSHIP |
- Handwriting Without Tears 2 : Printing Power
- Handwriting Without Tears : 2nd Grade Printing Teacher Guide
- Handwriting Without Tears : Slate Chalkboard
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-234 RDG/SPELL SKILLS |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-221 LATIN CHANT |
- Minimum Repertoire of Plain Chant
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-375 MATHEMATICS B |
- Math U See Beta : Student Kit
- Math U See Beta : Teacher Pack
- Starter Set 1 (Manipulatives)
- Skip Count and Addition Facts CD and Book
- Math in a Flash Addition flashcards
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Cycle D:
Ancient History & Anatomy
(Appropriate for Grades 2 - 5) |
RELIGION
REL-284 RELIGION 4 |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-507 CLASSICAL HISTORY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-229 LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -303 ART APPRECIATION |
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FINE ARTS
FA -290 ART PRACTICE |
- Art With a Purpose : Artpac 3
- Art With a Purpose : Artpac 4
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FINE ARTS
FA -224 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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SCIENCE
SCI-260 ANATOMY AND HEALTH |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-294 GRAM/COMP II |
- Voyages in English 2006 Grade 2, Student Edition
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-227 PENMANSHIP |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-293 READING SKILL |
- Catholic National Reader Volume 2
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-390 SPELL/READING SKILLS |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-409 SPELL/READING SKILLS |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-221 LATIN CHANT |
- Minimum Repertoire of Plain Chant
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-309 MATHEMATICS G |
- Math U See Gamma : Student Kit
- Math U See Gamma : Teacher Pack
- Starter Set 1 (Manipulatives)
- Skip Count and Addition Facts CD and Book
- Math in a Flash Multiplication flashcards
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Cycle E:
Greek History & Astronomy
(Appropriate for Grades 4 - 8) |
RELIGION
REL-300 RELIGION |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-301 GREEK HISTORY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-644 GREEK LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -173 ART APPREC AND ANALYSIS |
- Art And: Critical Thinking and Art Analysis
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FINE ARTS
FA -190 ART PRACTICE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -224 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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SCIENCE
SCI-308 ASTRONOMY |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-353 CLASSICAL COMPOSITION |
- Writing Tales Level 1: Student Book
- Writing Tales Level 1: Teacher’s Guide
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-459 PENMANSHIP D |
- Handwriting 3 for Young Catholics
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-258 READING SKILL |
- Catholic National Reader Volume 3
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-430 SPELL/READING SKILLS |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-452 SPELL/READING SKILLS |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-076 GRK/LATIN DERIVATIVES |
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-292 MATHEMATICS 54 |
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Cycle F:
Roman History & General Science
(Appropriate for Grades 4 - 8) |
RELIGION
REL-550 BIBLE HISTORY |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-482 ROMAN HISTORY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-049 ROMAN LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -693 ART PRAC/INTRO. TO DRAFTING |
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FINE ARTS
FA -180 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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FINE ARTS
FA -649 ROMAN ARCHITECTURE I |
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SCIENCE
SCI-438 INTRO/SCIENTIFIC METHOD |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-360 CLASSICAL COMPOSITION II |
- Writing Tales Level TWO Student Book
- Writing Tales Level TWO Teacher’s Guide
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-465 PENMANSHIP E |
- Handwriting 4 for Young Catholics
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-689 SPELLING |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-076 GRK/LATIN DERIVATIVES |
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-328 MATHEMATICS E |
- Math U See Epsilon : Student Kit
- Math U See Epsilon : Teacher Pack
- Fraction Overlays (Manipulatives)
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Cycle G:
Old World History & General Science
(Appropriate for Grades 4 - 8) |
RELIGION
REL-160 RELIGION |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-377 OLD WORLD HISTORY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-158 LITERATURE |
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LITERATURE
LIT-378 OLD WORLD LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -263 ART HISTORY |
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FINE ARTS
FA -332 ART PRACTICE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -224 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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SCIENCE
SCI-438 INTRO/SCIENTIFIC METHOD |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-695 CREATIVE WRT I |
- WriteShop I Student Workbook
- WriteShop I : Copying and Dictation Exercises for WriteShop I
- WriteShop Teacher’s Manual (for WriteShop I and II)
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-228 INTRO TO GRAMMAR |
- Winston Grammar Program : Basic Level
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-327 INTRO TO PUNCTUATION |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-014 PENMANSHIP |
- Handwriting 5 for Young Catholics
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-349 READING SKILL |
- Catholic National Reader Volume 4
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-690 SPELLING |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-276 LATIN INTRO. |
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-454 MATH STUDY CARDS |
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-632 MATHEMATICS Z |
- Math U See Zeta : Student Kit
- Math U See Zeta : Teacher Pack
- Starter Set 1 (Manipulatives)
- Algebra/Decimal Inserts (Manipulatives)
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Cycle H:
American History & Botany
(Appropriate for Grades 4 - 8) |
RELIGION
REL-160 RELIGION |
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U.S. HISTORY
USH-342 U.S. HIST/GEOGR |
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LITERATURE
LIT-005 AMERICAN LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -589 AMERICAN FOLK MUSIC |
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FINE ARTS
FA -181 ART PRAC AND ANALYSIS |
- Artistic Pursuits : The Elements of Art and Composition, Grades 4-6, Book One
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SCIENCE
SCI-516 BOTANY |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-662 CREATIVE WRT II |
- WriteShop Teacher’s Manual (for WriteShop I and II)
- WriteShop I Student Workbook
- WriteShop II Student Workbook
- WriteShop I : Copying and Dictation Exercises for WriteShop I
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-248 INTERMED GRAM I |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-472 PENMANSHIP F |
- Handwriting 5 for Young Catholics
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-691 SPELLING |
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-363 LATIN |
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-454 MATH STUDY CARDS |
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-163 PRE-ALGEBRA |
- Math U See Pre-Algebra : Student Kit
- Math U See Pre-Algebra : Teacher Pack
- Starter Set 1 (Manipulatives)
- Fraction Overlays (Manipulatives)
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Cycle i:
World History & Zoology
(Appropriate for Grades 7 - 9) |
RELIGION
REL-288 RELIGION 8 |
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SOCIAL STUDIES / WORLD HISTORY
SOC-365 WORLD HISTORY |
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LITERATURE
LIT-069 WORLD LITERATURE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -333 ART PRACTICE |
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FINE ARTS
FA -180 MUSIC APPRECIATION |
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SCIENCE
SCI-623 ZOOLOGY |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-392 CREATIVE WRT III |
- WriteShop Teacher’s Manual (for WriteShop I and II)
- WriteShop II Student Workbook
- WriteShop I : Copying and Dictation Exercises for WriteShop I
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-083 INTRMED GRAM II |
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-568 PENMANSHIP G |
- Handwriting 6 for Young Catholics
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LANGUAGE ARTS
ENG-697 SPELLING 8 |
- Spelling 8 for Young Catholics
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FOREIGN LANGUAGES
LAN-373 LATIN |
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MATHEMATICS
MAT-164 PRE-ALGEBRA |
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