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Spelling Power Student Record Book - Each Spelling Power Student Record Book contains enough sheets for one student to master at least one level of the Spelling Power program. Conveniently bound, with all forms printed in blue so the student’s own handwriting stands out. Available in 3 different line sizes. Green is the student notebook recommended for grades 4-6, softcover. Learn More

p>Spelling Power Student Record Book - Each Spelling Power Student Record Book contains enough sheets for one student to master at least one level of the Spelling Power program. Conveniently bound, with all forms printed in blue so the student’s own handwriting stands out. Available in 3 different line sizes. Blue is the student notebook recommended for grades 2-4, softcover. Learn More

p>Spelling Power Student Record Book - Each Spelling Power Student Record Book contains enough sheets for one student to master at least one level of the Spelling Power program. Conveniently bound, with all forms printed in blue so the student’s own handwriting stands out. Available in 3 different line sizes. Yellow is the student notebook recommended for grades 6 and up, softcover. Learn More

Give your students fun ways to drill spelling sounds and learn spelling rules and skills. The 350+ activity task cards contain games and activities that students can complete on their own to reinforce spelling and vocabulary skills. The five areas of learning and reinforcement include: drill activities, skill builders, writing prompters, dictionary skills, and homonyms and more. Each hands-on activity is written so your students can work independently. They are color-coded and indexed to make them easy to assign. Perfect for the "skill building" sessions integral to the Spelling Power program, but they can be used with any spelling curriculum to address specific learning styles, or to replace textbook and workbook activities. Teacher's guide included.

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The Basic Approach To Daily Spelling Lessons This 60-minute DVD-video seminar, presented by Spelling Power author Beverly L. Adams-Gordon, focuses on the basic approach to daily spelling sessions. You'll be guided step-by-step through the these key aspects of the Adams-Gordon Spelling Power program as you watch real moms and children: •Determine Readiness and Placement Level •Test using the Flow-Word-Lists Conduct Multi-Sensory Study Sessions •Review and Re-teach Spelling Words •Record Individual Student Progress This DVD Training Video works with either the 3rd Edition or the 10th Anniversary Edition of Spelling Power. It is included with the 4th Edition of Spelling Power. Learn More

Young engineers will be delighted with Elenco's new HydroBot Arm Kit.  Powered by water and you, lever controllers command movement, gripping, and even a suction cup.  WOW!

Hydraulics are introduced and investigated with this nifty TEACH TECH^™ kit. Young engineers will be delighted with a new HydroBot Arm Kit. Use levers and the power of hydraulics to actuate the multi-axis arm. NO BATTERIES ARE REQUIRED. Powered by water and You, lever controllers have a special braking system that helps to achieve fine, accurate tasks. Grippers can be removed and replaced with suction components to pick up objects with smooth surface areas of no greater than 50 grams (1.75 oz.). Clear, graphic instructions make assembly and operation easy to understand.

Use all 6 axis to control your Robotic Arm. The gripper can open and close with a maximum 47 mm (1.89 in.) gap, wrist joint rotation of 180 degrees, wrist joint mobility of 98 degrees, elbow joint range of 44 degrees, base rotation of 270 degrees, and shoulder joint motion of 45 degrees. With a vertical reach of 16.35 inches, a horizontal reach of 12.42 inches. 50 gram lifting capacity.

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By Laurie J Cousseau, Rhonda Graff

Games & Word Lists for Reading, Writing, and Word Study

Give children the phonics practice they need with this collection of decodable words, phrases, and sentences. These differentiated lists feature short vowels, blends and digraphs, inflectional endings, and more. Use the words to customize reproducible games and activities for fun and engaging practice. This book also includes assessments to check children's decoding, spelling, and vocabulary skills. A great addition to your phonics curriculum!

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Adventure Through Math Mountain

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Fire in the Sky! Unique-shaped 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle for ages 12 and up. Each puzzle comes with an educational Madd Capp Fun Facts booklet. On one side is a fold-out puzzle image to hang as a poster or use as a reference. The flipside is chock-full of cool information! Did you know, for instance, that the Year of the Dragon is welcomed with the usual fanfare of the Lunar New Year – a 15-day festival of family, feasts, and fireworks? With it, the hope for great power and good luck that the dragon sign represents. 

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A high-energy introduction to letters, sounds, alphabetical order, and print concepts. Features 8 different alphabet, letter sounds, and spelling games. For 1 player or a whole group.

Educational Benefits

• Learning Styles: Kinesthetic, Visual, Auditory
• Skill Development:
  • Gross Motor - Combines visual and kinesthetic learning to promote language skills. Eight different games are provided to enhance balance and coordination and sharpen fast reflexes with a hop or jump to the correct letter on the mat.
  • Language - Encourages a variety of language learning from alphabetical order, letter recognition, and letter-sound correspondence to initial and final letter sounds and spelling. All of these language skills are beneficial to early literacy and school readiness.
  • Social & Behavioral - Students will learn to share, negotiate space, and take turns while playing games competitively or interacting in groups. Alphabet Marks the Spot game has different game options to accommodate students' different skill levels.

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• HOW IT WORKS: Press the interactive Hot Dots pen to an answer dot and get immediate visual and audio feedback! The pen lights up green for correct answers, red for wrong answers, and play sounds (or mute option). Self-paced learning builds confidence!
• PRESCHOOL READING & MATH: Prepare for school with 200 interactive activities that cover fundamental reading and math skills, including number and letter recognition, spelling, counting, number words 1-10, letter sounds, patterns, sequencing, and more!
• INCLUDES: Two-in-one activity book with 200 reading and math activities and interactive Pete the Cat Hot Dots pen. Ages 4+. Requires 2 AAA batteries (not included)
• SPARK MORE CONFIDENCE! Boost confidence with core learning toys that build the skills kids need for school success

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Complete a puzzle to spell a word! This handsome wooden puzzle set helps children gain familiarity with the letters of the alphabet and their sounds as kids develop a sight-reading vocabulary. The letters are also wonderful for stenciling and lots of learning games. More than 50 colorful wooden letters fit into the eight two-sided cutout boards to spell three- and four-letter words. All this spelling and fine motor fun fits into one compact wooden storage case!

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Build a Hydraulic Plane Launcher and use the power of hydraulic pressure to launch paper airplanes. Once built, fill the syringe with water and press the syringe to launch the plane. Includes foldable paper with markings to make different types of planes. Kids can learn how different types of planes have different flight patterns.

With Smartivity^® Hydraulic Plane Launcher learn about:

• Hydraulic Systems
• Aerodynamics
• Scissor Mechanisms

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Being the Second Part of The Lord of the Rings

By J.R.R. Tolkien

The Lord of the Rings saga continues in The Two Towers, the second volume in J.R.R. Tolkien's epic adventure.

One Ring to rule them all, One Ring to find them, One Ring to bring them all and in the darkness bind them.

Frodo and his Companions of the Ring have been beset by danger during their quest to prevent the Ruling Ring from falling into the hands of the Dark Lord by destroying it in the Cracks of Doom. They have lost the wizard, Gandalf, in a battle in the Mines of Moria. And Boromir, seduced by the power of the Ring, tried to seize it by force. While Frodo and Sam made their escape, the rest of the company was attacked by Orcs. Now they continue the journey alone down the great River Anduin—alone, that is, save for the mysterious creeping figure that follows wherever they go.

“Among the greatest works of imaginative fiction of the twentieth century. The book presents us with the richest profusion of new lands and creatures, from the beauty of Lothlórien to the horror of Mordor.”—Sunday Telegraph

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Spiderweb: A Bug-Catching Logic Game for Ages 8+

Crawl into the mind of a spider as you spin your web and catch prey in this clever logic game from ThinkFun.

Players start by choosing one of the 40 Beginner to Expert level challenge cards and placing it in the game base. Each card is loaded with a variety of bugs to ensnare in your web, but catching them all will require some serious brain power. Players stretch elastic web strands across the play area to cover as many bugs as possible. If your web crosses over a bug, it’s trapped! When your web covers every bug on the challenge card – you win!

Spiderweb is a fun and challenging way to sharpen your spatial reasoning skills.

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ThinkFun Rush Hour World Tour Magnetic Travel Puzzle - Embark on a Global Adventure of Logic and Strategy in a Compact Travel Edition

Introducing the exhilarating and magnetic puzzle experience, Rush Hour World Tour Magnetic Travel Puzzle!

Get ready to embark on a global adventure of logic and strategy, all packed into a compact travel edition that will captivate and challenge you wherever you go. In Rush Hour World Tour MTP, navigate vehicles through bustling traffic jams around the world. Using the power of magnets, solve the traffic jams to slide the red car free to continue to explore the world. This compact edition is designed to join you on your journeys, making it the perfect travel companion as you explore the globe.

The portable size and magnetic components allow you to immerse yourself in the puzzle-solving excitement whether you're on a plane, train, or simply relaxing at a café. Feel the magnetic pull as you strategically plan your moves, sliding the vehicles along the board and rearranging their positions to create an open path. The magnetic elements add an extra layer of tactile enjoyment, making each maneuver both satisfying and engaging. Rush Hour World Tour Magnetics Travel Puzzle is designed to challenge your problem-solving skills and keep your mind sharp as you conquer the traffic puzzles of cities worldwide. With its magnetic charm and worldwide appeal, this game guarantees hours of fun and entertainment, making it a must-have addition to any travel adventure. So pack your bags, fasten your seatbelt, and get ready to embark on the Rush Hour World Tour MTP.

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Ages 4-11, chronological age or skill level

Savor small moments of wonder with your child, as he learns to appreciate the simple beauty of nature. Share delight in drawing and describing a solitary toad, a creeping caterpillar, or a crisp, yellow leaf. Visit a forest, a creek, or your own backyard.

Create a keepsake, as you witness improvement in his attention to detail, writing skills, and knowledge. Help your student make essential connections between oral language and written language, even as you assist his ability to observe and enjoy the wonders of nature

In My Nature Journal, you will introduce students to the natural sciences through purposeful nature study. Talk a walk. Find a patch of lichen, a beetle, or an ant hill, and allow the student time to draw everything he sees. Nudge his drawings with questions provided for you, or create your own to spark attention to detail. “What colors do you see?” “How many legs does the beetle have?” “What shape is the ant hill?”

Each journal page provides a large font space for writing. He may write his own observations, or you can create simple copywork sentences from his spoken words. “He is crawling on the leaf!” or “He looks fuzzy.” Find another fact or two from the animal and plant classifications provided for you in My Nature Journal. “A caterpillar is an insect. Insect have six legs.” Record only complete sentences.

When all sentences are recorded on the page, whether dictated, copied, or written, the teacher or student then reads the words aloud. In this manner, you will help the student create a delightful record of his own nature study while cultivating his powers of observation.

Step 1 – Dictating and Scribing

If the student does not yet write words or sentences, simply record his spoken words, as he observes and draws. Through questions such as those provided in the front of the journal, ask questions to evoke descriptions. If desired, the student and teacher may add another fact from the classifications in the journal, from a field guide, or elsewhere. The teacher writes in complete sentences directly into his journal. The teacher or student then reads the journal entry.

Step 2 – Copywork

If the student can form letters and words, simply elicit oral descriptions as described above. Then writes a sentence or two from the student’s own observations. The student and teacher may wish to add another fact or two, if space permits. The teacher writes the information in complete sentences. The student copies the sentences into his journal. The student or teacher reads the entry aloud upon completion.

Step 3 – Writing

If the student generates thoughts easily and writes sentences well, he may wish to write his own words into the journal. These may be prompted through discussion with questions from the front of journal for more vivid descriptions. The teacher gently corrects for capitalization, punctuation, and spelling as he writes. The student then reads his journal entry aloud.

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Her Life and Times, 21 Activities

By Kerrie Logan Hollihan

One of England’s most fascinating monarchs is brought to life in this hands-on study for young minds. Combining projects, pictures, and sidebars with an authoritative biography, children will develop an understanding of the Reformation, Shakespearean England, and how Elizabeth’s 45-year reign set the stage for the English Renaissance and marshaled her country into a chief military power. Providing 21 activities, from singing a madrigal and growing a knot garden to creating a period costume—complete with a neck ruff and a cloak for the queen’s court—readers will experience a sliver of life in the Elizabethan age. For those who wish to delve deeper, a time line, online resources, and a reading list are included to aid in further study.

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Creatto is a simple yet versatile building system that consists of just two primary components that can be woven together into countless 3D creations. The flexible yet durable plastic tiles interlock quickly and easily for all skill levels; no additional materials or hardware required!

With 252 Creatto pieces and a string of 100 LED lights, you can build a majestic bald eagle with a three-foot wingspan, a grizzly bear, a bison, and a skunk. Lights powered by USB cable; USB power adapter not included. Suitable for ages 8 and up.

• Bald eagle
• Grizzly bear
• Bison
• Skunk
  

About Creatto:

MAKE: Each Creatto kit consists of just two primary building components that easily weave together into countless different creations!

PLAY: Once your creation is complete, enjoy it as you play! It becomes a prop for carrying out infinite adventures and storylines.

DISPLAY: Your Creatto doubles as a piece of artwork. Display it in your room and let it showcase your creativity and individuality! The string of LED lights makes for a particularly striking sight!

Join the Creatto Community: Share your creations on social media using the hashtag #creatto. Whether it’s a model from one of the existing Creatto kits or a totally new idea you've dreamed up, your creation is unique and should be shared! We hope this Creatto community inspires an explosion of creativity and artistry around the world!

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By Vera B. Williams, Illustrated by Vera B. Williams

This classic and heartwarming picture book was written and illustrated by the celebrated Vera B. Williams and was named a Caldecott Honor Book by the American Library Association. 

"A tender knockout. It's rare to find much vitality, spontaneity, and depth of feeling in such a simple, young book."—Kirkus Reviews

Vera Williams tells of a young girl who, along with her waitress mother, saves coins in a big jar in hopes that they can someday buy a new chair for their apartment, the kind of chair her mother deserves after being on her feet all day in the Blue Tile Diner. Into the jar also goes the money Grandma saves whenever she gets a bargain at the market.

There hasn't been a comfortable place to sit in the apartment since a fire in their previous apartment burned everything to "charcoal and ashes." Friends and neighbors brought furniture to their new apartment downstairs, but no one brought anything big or soft or comfortable. Finally the jar is full, the coins are rolled, and in the book's crowning moment, mother, daughter, and Grandma search four different furniture stores, and after carefully trying several chairs, like Goldilocks, they find the chair they've been dreaming of at last.

Vera Williams enhances this story about family, community, and the power of working together toward a common goal with her signature folk art-inspired paintings.

A Chair for My Mother has sold more than a million copies and is an ideal choice for reading and sharing at home and in the classroom. "A superbly conceived picture book expressing the joyful spirit of a loving family."—The Horn Book

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Simulate the epic, earth-shattering power of a volcano in your own home! Build a huge volcano model with a sturdy frame that effortlessly slides together. Wrap the frame in hardening plaster-coated fabric strips and then paint it to look like the real thing. Then, bring your volcano to life with cutouts of dinosaurs and prehistoric trees — this isn’t just any old volcano; this is a model of an extremely ancient and immensely large volcano from the days dinosaurs roamed the planet! 

When you’re ready for action, simply mix the two non-hazardous powders, dye, and water to create a chemical reaction of flowing red ooze that simulates the molten hot lava flows of a real volcanic eruption. Six packets of chemicals are included, allowing the volcano to be erupted multiple times. The volcano frame enables you to choose between two volcano shapes, with the final model measuring more than one foot tall.  

A large, full-color scientific poster of a volcano with illustrated instructions and lots of educational information about volcanoes is included. By studying these awe-inspiring and cataclysmic natural phenomena, you can learn more about the inner workings of Earth, learn about the different types of volcanoes and what causes them, and explore volcanoes around the world and how they have affected life on Earth for eons. Get ready to journey back in time and deep beneath Earth’s surface with this fun, hands-on craft project and fascinating science lesson!

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Build a zany inflatable tube dancer that uses the physics of flowing air to perform its eye-catching moves. Like the air dancers and tube men you may have seen around your town, this motorized device uses a blower motor and a fabric tube to slink, shimmy, and shake around. Assemble the model to learn about its inner mechanisms, including fan and electric circuit, complete with battery, motor, and switch. Conduct four fun additional experiments that demonstrate principles in air pressure, air flow, and aerodynamics. Make a ball float on a stream of air, practice your aim in a game of air basketball, and launch balls into the air with the air cannon. This hands-on kit brings physics to life as it demonstrates the power of air pressure at work. An eight-panel, full-color manual guides your model building with step-by-step illustrated instructions.

+ Build a model that “dances” on air – over one foot tall!

+ Assemble and decorate your own inflatable tube dancer.

+ Adjust the blower to change the dancer’s motion.

+ Conduct experiments to learn lessons in air pressure, airflow, and aerodynamics.

+ Learn about gears and circuits as you assemble the fan.

+ Includes fun, hands-on activities like air basketball, a floating ball trick, and an air cannon.

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Ready, aim… alphabet! Draw a card, aim the cannon, and knock down the letters needed to complete your words in this action-packed spelling game! Includes pop launcher with 2 foam balls, 30 double-sided letter cards (uppercase and lowercase), and 26 double-sided spelling cards.

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