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Author:  Claire Saunders
Illustrator:  Neil Stevens

Featuring a showcase of the astounding sights that the US has to offer, Marvels of the USA offers games such as a Great Prismatic Hot Spring color-by-numbers, a Central Park spot-the-difference, and an Indianapolis word search. The engaging puzzles are sure to keep kids entertained for hours.

Author:  Claire Saunders
Illustrator:  Thomas Paterson

Spirit of the USA is packed full of fun games and puzzles, such as a baseball picture sudoku, a president word search, a Thanksgiving spot-the-difference, and a triple-match state capitals game.

Don’t let your eighth grade graduate’s knowledge dry up over summer break! Prevent summer learning loss in just 15 minutes a day. Perfect for at home or on-the-go, Summer Bridge Activities®: Bridging Grades 8-9 keeps kids busy with interesting learning activities all summer long!

Recipient of Creative Child Magazine’s 2018 Kids’ Product of the Year Award and 2018 Travel Fun of the Year Award, Summer Bridge Activities is a distinguished series that engages children's creativity and learning potential.

Give your soon-to-be ninth grader a head start on their upcoming school year with Summer Bridge Activities: Bridging Grades 8-9. With daily, 15-minute exercises kids can review square roots and conducting research for writing and learn new skills like algebra and writing informative texts. This workbook series helps prevent summer learning loss and paves the way to a successful new school year.

And this is no average workbook—Summer Bridge Activities keeps the fun and the sun in summer break! Designed to help prevent a summer learning gap and keep kids mentally and physically active, the hands-on exercises can be done anywhere. These standards-based activities help kids set goals, develop character, practice fitness, and explore the outdoors. With 12 weeks of creative learning, Summer Bridge Activities keeps skills sharp all summer long!

Novel Units is a literacy-based solution that improves Students' reading and critical - thinking skills and provides teachers with comprehensive curriculum-based lesson plans that will engage, motivate and inspire!

Grow your own sunflowers inside a pot that you decorate yourself!

This kids gardening activity is easy for kids and comes with everything you need inside

Illustrate and write your own gardening story in an included mini hardcover book! Use colorful markers and stickers to bring your personal sunflower story to life Growing sunflower seeds is easy and great for the environment!

Sunflowers are good for pollinators and can be harvested by animal friends or saved to plant even more yellow flowers

This gardening kit features kid-friendly and non-toxic gardening and crafting supplies

Ages: 6+

Contents Include: plastic flower pot with saucer, potting mix, mini book, sticker sheet, mini markers, instructions, sunspot sunflower seeds

Give students a variety of entertaining and engaging activities to explore with the Top Student Fourth Grade Workbook from Evan-Moor. Open to any page to find a creative and colorful task that focuses on a key element of the curriculum, such as math, social studies, reading, or vocabulary.

Features and benefits:

• Over 300 engaging, full-color activities
• Answer key
• Informational poster
• Mindful moments meditations and activities with downloadable audio*
• Information and activities about a variety of countries, cultures, and global communities

Students can strengthen their skills in class or at home using this expertly designed Top Student Grade 4 Workbook from Evan-Moor.

*Mindful moments with audio help children incorporate reflection and meditation into their academic life.

352 Pages

Use Science Lessons and Investigations to introduce sixth graders to fascinating real-world scientific topics while building upon existing knowledge. Students enjoy the interactive aspects of the 14 units, including hands-on activities like science experiments, art projects, and STEM challenges. This teacher’s edition includes all the resources educators need, including answer keys for vocabulary and comprehension activities.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• Cells and Life
• Making and Processing Food
• Inheriting Traits
• Biodiversity
• The History of Life

Earth Science

• A Tilt for All Seasons
• Dynamic Earth
• History Through Geology
• Water’s Role on Earth Weather and Climate

Physical Science

• Thermal Energy on the Move
• Matter and Its Interactions
• Predicting Motion from Forces
• Wave Behavior

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including: Concept engagement activity that sparks students’ interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage) Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore) Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain) Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate) Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)

*Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities.

Whether you’re in a classroom or a homeschool setting, the Grade 6 teacher’s edition of Science Lessons and Investigations from Evan-Moor will encourage creativity and critical thinking.

224 pages

Evan-Moor’s Science Lessons and Investigations is designed to take a hands-on approach to scientific topics. Fifth graders will appreciate that each of the 14 units utilize the 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. This teacher’s edition also includes answer keys for vocabulary and comprehension activities along with other helpful tools for guiding students through the lessons..

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• Healthy Ecosystems
• Energy in the Food Chain
• Nutrients for Survival
• Recycling Energy in Food Webs

Earth Science

• Patterns on Earth
• The Stars
• Gravity
• Earth’s Spheres
• Water from All Its Sources
• Protecting Our Planet

Physical Science

• Tiny Particles of Matter
• Conservation of Matter
• Identifying Matter by Properties
• Making New Substances

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including: Concept engagement activity that sparks students’ interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage) Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore) Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain) Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate) Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)

*Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities.

Whether you’re in a classroom or a homeschool setting, the Grade 5 teacher’s edition of Science Lessons and Investigations from Evan-Moor will encourage creativity and critical thinking.

224 pages

Make your way through 13 engaging science units when you use Evan-Moor’s Science Lessons and Investigations for fourth grade. Students will love the hands-on approach they get from its 5E model: Engage, Explore, Explain, Evaluate, and Extend. With materials like an answer key for vocabulary and comprehension activities, it’s easy to help students apply their understanding in a classroom or homeschool setting.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• Plant Life Structures
• Animal Life Structures
• Human Life Structures

Earth Science

• Erosion and Weathering Patterns in Earth’s Crust
• Natural Disasters
• Human Impact on Land

Physical Science

• Waves as Patterns of Motion
• The Nature of Energy
• Light Energy
• Sound Energy
• Heat Energy
• Electrical Energy

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

Concept engagement activity that sparks students’ interest and engages prior knowledge by introducing each topic with questions and discussion. (Engage) Exploration activity that helps students explore the concept through hands-on investigation. (Explore) Reading selections, real-life visuals, and vocabulary review to help students develop understanding. (Explain) Comprehension activities incorporating higher-order thinking to help students show and apply what they have learned. (Evaluate) Writing prompts and hands-on activities* to help students apply and extend their understanding. (Extend)

*Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities.

Turn fourth-grade science class into a world of discovery when the teacher’s edition of Science Lessons and Investigations from Evan-Moor.

224 pages

This teacher’s edition for Science Lessons and Investigations comes with useful resources and materials for getting second graders excited about science. Over the course of 14 comprehensive units, students will discover thrilling facts about plants, animals, the Earth, and more. Plus, they’ll get to learn how to apply science topics in real life through a series of hands-on investigative activities.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• What Do Plants Need to Grow?
• How Do Animals Help Plants?
• How Do Animals Pollinate Plants?
• How Many Things Live in One Place?

Earth Science

• How and When Does Earth Change?
• How Do Wind and Water Change the Shape of the Land?
• How Do Maps Show Land and Bodies of Water?
• Where Is Water on Earth?

Physical Science

• What Is Matter?
• What’s the Best Material to Use?
• What Can These Pieces Make?
• What Happens When You Heat or Cool Something?

Science

• How Does Reducing, Reusing, and Recycling Help Earth?
• What Do Scientists Study?

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

• Teacher support pages and an answer key
• Unit concept page to guide discussion
• Vocabulary/words to know
• Reading selections with real-life visual examples
• Comprehension and vocabulary activities
• “I wonder” and/or research and write writing prompts
• Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities

Give your second graders the opportunity to learn all about important science concepts with Evan-Moor Science Lessons and Investigations for Grade 2.

Explore all kinds of real-world topics with Evan-Moor Science Lessons and Investigations.

This teaching resource supports Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) in life, earth, and physical science and features a hands-on engagement activity in each unit. In Science Lessons and Investigations, first graders get to study and observe a variety of topics over the course of 14 comprehensive science units. As they build upon prior knowledge and experience, students will gain a better understanding of important science concepts. This resource helps teachers guide young learners through each unit and provides inspired ideas for hands-on activities and experiments.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Life Science

• How Do Animals Use Their Body Parts?
• What Parts Do Plants Have and What Do They Do?
• How Do Body Parts Help Animals Grow and Survive?
• Do Animals Have Babies?
• Do Plants Have Babies?
• Are Young Animals and Plants Exactly Like Their Parents?
• Do Animals from the Same Species Always Look the Same?
• Do All Roses Look the Same?

Earth Science

• Can We Predict Patterns for the Sun, Moon, and Stars?
• Can We Predict the Pattern of the Seasons?

Physical Science

• What Happens When Materials Vibrate?
• What Happens When There Is No Light?
• Where Do Shadows Come From?
• How Do We Communicate Over Long Distances?

This print teaching resource gives you everything you need, including:

• Teacher support pages and an answer key
• Unit concept page to guide discussion
• Vocabulary/words to know
• Reading selections with real-life visual examples
• Comprehension and vocabulary activities
• “I wonder” and/or research and write writing prompts

Hands-on science investigation that may include science experiments, STEM challenges, observations, art projects, and other creative cross-curricular activities' Use this teacher’s edition of Science Lessons and Investigations to introduce students to exciting concepts and experiments.

Create dynamic learning opportunities in the classroom or at home with the Smart Start: Read and Write Activity Book from Evan-Moor. First graders will enjoy the colorful workbook pages, themed activities, reward stickers, and audio elements of these engaging lessons

From Evan Moore

 128 pages

.First graders complete one lesson per week, which each one themed according to an alphabet letter and a matching animal character, such as “Andy the Ant” and “Jackie the Jaguar.” Using the included answer keys, students can check their own work easily for independent learning.

Every themed unit follows a similar format and includes: Alphabet stories: Introduce two-word family patterns and include an audio read-aloud option.

Spell It! activities: Focus on writing and vocabulary.

Write It! activities: Provide practice reading and writing simple sentences.

Read It! activities: Provide reading and reading comprehension practice.

Find It! activities: Provide fun word searches around the word families of the week.

Let’s Review! activities: This simple review activity helps you evaluate your child’s understanding of word families and provides additional practice.

Core subject areas and topics include:

Writing and reading simple words and sentences

Identifying word family patterns

Reading comprehension

Vocabulary

Following directions

Fine motor skills

Features and benefits:

Accelerate your child’s reading progress: 20 easy-to-follow weekly lessons build alphabet awareness and develop reading readiness skills.

Creative and fun lessons: Keep your child entertained while learning.

Reward stickers: Motivate your child to complete the activities. Audio stories: Provide an option to listen to the audio story with your child.

Encourage strong reading and writing skills in young learners with the Kindergarten Smart Start Activity Book from Evan-Moor. With fun, colorful pages and themed activities, this workbook helps students strengthen core skills that they’ll use for the rest of their lives

Frpm Evan Moore

 128 Pages

Help your child become a strong reader and writer with this Pre-K Smart Start Activity Book! Developed by teachers, the colorful activities in this workbook provide a fun way for young students to practice foundational skills needed for academic success

From Evan Moore

128 Pages

New American Cursive is an easy-to-follow resource for teaching beginning cursive. It presents simplified letter forms, using multi-sensory methods to aid in the learning of motor skills necessary to write well. Developed by Iris Hatfield, with over 35 years of experience in the handwriting field, the book improves the process of teaching handwriting and allows students to start at a younger age.

New American Cursive 2:

• Eight-page Teaching Guide included
• 125 instruction exercises for excellent penmanship development
• Practice pages include quotes from famous Americans
• Simplified alphabet, unnecessary strokes eliminated
• Bound at the top for ease of use by left-handed students
• Clear starting dots and arrow directions Includes exercises to develop creative writing skills
• Blank reproducible practice pages included
• Flexible method allows for the individuality of the child

From Memoria Press

New American Cursive is an easy-to-follow resource for teaching beginning cursive. It presents simplified letter forms, using multi-sensory methods to aid in the learning of motor skills necessary to write well. Developed by Iris Hatfield, with over 35 years of experience in the handwriting field, the book improves the process of teaching handwriting and allows students to start at a younger age.

New American Cursive 3:

• Seven-page Teaching Guide included
• 100 instruction exercises for excellent penmanship development
• Practice pages include Bible verses & character-building quotes
• Simplified alphabet, unnecessary strokes eliminated
• Bound at the top for ease of use by left-handed students
• Includes exercises to develop creative writing skills
• Blank reproducible practice pages included
• Flexible method allows for the individuality of the child

Recommended for grades 6-8

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #8969 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

Recommended for grades 9-12

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #8963 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

Recommended for grades 9-12

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #0909 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

Recommended for grades 9-12

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #10026 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

Recommended for grades 9-12

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #8950 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

Recommended for grades 6-8

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #8544 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

Recommended for grades 6-8

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #7134 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric

Recommended for grades 3-5

100% Unique Content! No overlaps in matching Teacher Guide #8669 and Student Packet.

This student packet features multiple-level reproducibles that offer solutions based on the latest reading strategies.

This packet includes content-rich activity sheets, quizzes, and a final exam for direct student use.

44 + pages

• Prereading activities
• Vocabulary activities,
• Study guide
• Graphic Organizer
• Literary Analysis
• Writing Activities
• Critical and Creative thinking challenges
• Comprehension quizzes
• Unit test
• Answer key
• Scoring rubric