Core Knowledge® Bookstore

Welcome to the Core Knowledge Bookstore

Earnings from all sales through this bookstore, and the royalty earnings from all books edited by E. D. Hirsch, Jr., go to support the nonprofit Core Knowledge Foundation. The Foundation uses these earnings to promote core knowledge-based curricula and to work toward eliminating the achievement gap. Dr. Hirsch receives no remuneration from the Foundation.
Returning Customers please visit our FAQ Page for simple instructions on accessing your previously established bookstore account.

Free Downloads! All of our digital Teacher Guides, Publications Catalog, and forms, as well as the Sequence Content Guidelines, are available in one area. No need to complete the checkout process in our store.

Schools Bulk Orders: A quantity discount of 15% will apply to orders of 25 or more copies of the same title among designated Core Knowledge books. Discounts are automatically applied during checkout. We do accept purchase orders via the online bookstore, and we are happy to invoice your school.

Wholesalers are encouraged to contact us for pricing on our limited number of titles available for wholesale distribution.

Considering using Core Knowledge materials for homeschooling?
Please note that our materials are designed for educators in an environment that provides opportunities for participation in Core Knowledge professional development. However, many homeschoolers have reported success in incorporating Core Knowledge materials into their homeschool curriculum.

To determine if Core Knowledge is the right choice for you and your child, we strongly encourage you to read our Frequently Asked Questions to guide your selection of materials prior to purchase.  We also recommend that you connect with Core Knowledge homeschoolers who can provide insights from their experiences with Core Knowledge.

You can also order by:
  • Telephone 1-800-238-3233, ext. 4
  • Fax (434) 977-0021 
  • Purchase order by qualified schools: choose at checkout
  • Or mail to core knowledge foundation, 801 E. High St., Charlottesville, VA 22902
  • Order forms are available under Free Teacher Guides & Downloads in the left-hand menu of this page