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BookShark
What BookShark is
BookShark provides a literature-based homeschool curriculum spanning History, Science, and Language Arts, with several math curriculum options. Schedules cover 36 weeks on a four-day-per-week structure, and placement uses flexible age-based levels rather than a rigid grade system. Children within three years of age can share a Reading with History program while using different Math and Language Arts levels. BookShark Virtual lets students view reading schedules and complete assessments with instant auto-graded results; parents can track work, customize assessments, and message students. It integrates Math-U-See and supports schedules or assignment uploads for Singapore, Singapore Dimensions, Saxon, and RightStart, but does not replace the physical books. Each Virtual seat includes one student and one teacher account, and courses must be used within six months of purchase. Families can try the first week of a Virtual course for free. Listed virtual seats range from $88, paid once to $300, paid once. The product is available on Android, iOS, and web.
Who it suits
BookShark suits homeschooling families seeking a literature-based curriculum with parent guidance, lesson plans, and assessments. Its age-based levels and shared Reading with History option may help households teaching children close in age.
What it does well
- Curriculum covers three subjects, with math options.
- Schedules are organized for four days per week.
- Virtual offers auto-graded assessments and parent progress tools.
- First week of a Virtual course is free to try.
What to know first
- Virtual courses must be used within six months.
- Virtual does not replace the required physical books.
- No free plan is available.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Virtual Seat for HS World Historical Literature & Language Arts | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $154, paid once |
| Virtual Seat for HS US Historical Literature & Language Arts | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $154, paid once |
| Virtual Seat for HS World History | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $154, paid once |
| Virtual Seat for Reading with History B+C | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $154, paid once |
| Virtual Seat for Reading with History D+E | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $188, paid once |
| Virtual Seat for Level I History and Literature | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $275, paid once |
| Virtual Seat for D+E All Subject Package | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $300, paid once |
| Virtual Seat for Science H | 1 student seat + 1 parent/teacher · courses must be used within 6 months of purchase | $88, paid once |
The first 8 of 10 plans, as bookshark.com lists them, read 7 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
BookShark combines structured schedules and literature-based materials with online tools for students and parents. Families should account for the physical books and the six-month Virtual course-use period.
Facts from BookShark's own pages
- Access term
- A Virtual seat includes one student and one teacher account; the product page says courses must be used within six months of purchase. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Age placement
- BookShark uses flexible age-based levels instead of a rigid grade system. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2014 · bookshark.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Littleton, Colorado, USA · bookshark.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- BookShark Virtual integrates Math-U-See and supports schedules or assignment uploads for Singapore, Singapore Dimensions, Saxon, and RightStart. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Multi-child use
- Children within three years of age can use one Reading with History program while customizing Math and Language Arts by level. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Physical materials
- BookShark Virtual does not replace the physical books used by its literature-based curriculum. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- BookShark's privacy policy says it collects and uses information when people visit its website or call, and describes the policy as covering collection, use, sharing, and protection of personal information. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Product
- BookShark is a complete, literature-based homeschool curriculum using fiction, nonfiction, biographies, illustrations, and hands-on experiments. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Returns
- The Virtual page says returns are possible within 30 days of purchase. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Schedule
- BookShark provides 36-week schedules organized for four days per week. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Subjects
- Its curriculum includes History, Science, and Language Arts, with several math curriculum options. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- BookShark lists phone support Monday through Thursday from 9am to 4pm Mountain Time and Friday from 9am to 1pm Mountain Time, plus email, text, and advisor meetings. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Trial
- Families can try the first week of any BookShark Virtual course for free. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Virtual features
- BookShark Virtual lets students view reading schedules and take assessments with instant auto-graded results, while parents can track work, customize assessments, and message students. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
- Who it serves
- BookShark describes itself as a curriculum provider rather than a school and says it does not monitor students' progress throughout the year. · bookshark.com, 7 Oct 2026
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