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The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s and 1960s is brought to life for young readers. Full-color art and an engaging question-and-answer format help children learn what it was like to participate in the Montgomery Bus Boycott, stage a sit-in at a segregated lunch counter, join the famous March on Washington, and more! Gr. 2-5. From Scholastic. 80 pages. Learn More

If you lived with the Sioux Indians --Would you hunt for food? --What kind of home would you live in? --What would be the bravest thing you could do? This book tells you what it was like to live as a Sioux Indian in North and South Dakota during the years 1800 to 1850. Gr. 2-5. From Scholastic. 80 pages. Learn More

Helen Keller, published by Harper Collins tells the story of Helen Keller a blind, deaf, and mute girl. Read about her life and how she learned to communicate with others, read braille, and overcome her obstacles. Ages 7-11. Learn More

Arnold has swallowed the Magic School Bus! Now, instead of seeing an exhibit of the human body at a museum, the class is taking a look at Arnold's stomach, his intestines, his bloodstream, and more from the inside on this heart-stopping field trip - one the reluctant Arnold would be happy to miss.

Series Information: Ms. Frizzle is a teacher like no other; she's bold, offbeat, and kind of wacky. But she loves science and her enthusiasm quickly rubs off on her students. Why learn in a classroom when there's a magical school bus that can whisk everyone off to the center of the action? Whether they're traveling to ocean floors, outer space, or active volcanoes, Ms. Frizzle's class enjoys hands-on learning. And thanks to the way each book is formatted - with speech bubbles, notebook pages, data files, and ink sketches - readers feel like they're part of the adventure too. With an approach to learning that's both exciting and informative, this clever series invites readers to share in the thrill of scientific discovery.

See also nonfiction companion book #8287 The Magic School Bus® Presents: The Human Body

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Bob Books Set 3 Word Families. Bob Books were developed to foster the earliest steps in reading and give children books that encourage the joy of learning through simplicity, consistency, and warmth. These carefully graduated books introduce reading sounds logically and progressively. This set includes: Consonant blends, endings, and a few sight words advance reading skills and create more complex stories. Use of word families makes longer stories more manageable. Includes eight books, hilarious pictures, and two fun-to-do activity books. Learn More

Bob Books Set 5 Long Vowels. Bob Books were developed to foster the earliest steps in reading and give children books that encourage the joy of learning through simplicity, consistency, and warmth. These carefully graduated books introduce reading sounds logically and progressively. In this set, children learn long vowels and the magical silent e. Maturing readers' vocabularies grow quickly as they finish the stories in these eight longer books, 16 to 24 pages each. Upon finishing set 5, kids are proud to be ready for chapter books. Learn More

Test Time! Earth & Space Science, Grades 3-4: Practice Books That Meet the Standards. Encourages students to formulate a pre-test plan of action. Also demonstrates how to break down quesitons into more manageable parts. Includes tips for remembering and applying laws and principles of science. Familiarizes students with questions that mirror those on actual exams. Grades 3-4. From Walch Education. Learn More

The more words students know, the more successfully and more often they will read. "Vocabulary Skills' not only helps readers build a rich vocabulary, it provides a tool kit of word analysis strategies that increases reading comprehension skills. Bound-in answer key. 96 pages. Grade 3. Learn More

This mat will help students learn their months, days of the week, seasons, weather, and more! This durable write-on/wipe-off mat provides endless hours of learning and practicing essential skills. Great for at-home, for a fun meal-time activity, or take it on-the-go to use in the car or while eating out. Ages 5+. Use with dry-erase crayons. Do not use regular crayons or markers. Use a paper towel or cloth to clean dry-erase crayon marks. Mat can be fully cleaned with disinfecting wipes, or with soap, warm water, and a non-abrasive sponge. Dry completely before re-use. 1 Double-sided mat. Teacher Created Resources Learn More

• Super Space Adventures: Kids learn the order of the planets, build a 3-D rocket, and more with these hands-on preschool science activities!
• School-Ready Skills: Within the 24-page write-and-wipe preschool activity book, kids learn school-ready skills with the help of puzzling mazes, writing and sequence exercises, and all kinds of space facts!
• See the Secret Message: This set's 3-D rocket comes with a secret message decoder to help kids solve the secrets of space!

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Students can create their own field guide with this detailed Peterson Field Guide coloring book.Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, and shape of each reptile or amphibian, improving your memory and perception while offering a pleasant and easy way to learn. Fun for adults as well as children, beginning and experienced naturalists alike. 64 pages. Learn More

From the dazzling orange of a Canada Lily to the sunshine yellow of a Prickly-pear, coloring your own field guide is the most enjoyable way to learn about wildflowers. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, and shape of each wildflower, improving your memory and perception while offering a pleasant and easy way to learn. Fun for adults as well as children, beginning and experienced naturalists alike Learn More

From the brilliant blue of an Indigo Bunting to the scarlet red of a Summer Tanager, coloring your own field guide is the most enjoyable way to learn about birds. Each drawing is accompanied by a brief description that educates as it entertains. Place the new color stickers next to the drawings for a visual reference while coloring. Coloring the drawings helps reinforce the color, image, and shape of each bird, improving your memory and perception while offering a pleasant and easy way to learn. Fun for adults as well as children, beginning and experienced naturalists alike. All Ages. Learn More

The moments of his life are illustated here, along with the golden relics of the people he conquered. His story is told by Professor John K. Anderson. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

This teacher's edition accompanies the sold-separately Megawords 5 Student Book. Guides provide direct, point-of-use instruction according to the Megawords six-step instructional plan. Clearly labeled steps, sub-skills, objectives, and page references help teachers quickly find what they need for each lesson. Light scripting makes instruction more accessible to various educators. Teacher’s Guides also include: Suggestions for differentiating instruction Assessment tips for progress monitoring Reproducible assessment and recording forms Answer key. The answer key features reduced student pages with the correct answers overlaid in faded print. 104 pages, spiral-bound, softcover. Learn More

Includes NEW topics to intrigue and inspire; Provides high-interest writing, editing, and proofreading activities; Models different types of writing; Boosts writing success with handy checklists and guide sheets. Grades 10-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

Shakespeare Made Easy. See what happens when 12 of Shakespeare’s greatest plays are re-interpreted in a comic-strip format. Includes: Hamlet; Julius Caesar; King Lear; Macbeth; Measure for Measure; A Midsummer Night's Dream; Othello; Romeo and Juliet; The Taming of the Shrew; The Tempest; Twlfth Night; The Winter's Tale. Your students will be captivated by the earthy synopses and witty dialogue. Each play includes an Introduction that sets the scene, a re-telling of the story through comical cartoons, and a Quick Quiz to assess student understanding. Shakespeare Made Easy also includes teaching notes, and an answer key. Grades 7-9. From Walch Education. Learn More

The LIFEPAC 7th Grade Bible Set presents lessons designed to form a foundation of biblical truth in your child's heart. In ten engaging worktexts, your child will encounter lessons on worship, mankind, the attributes of God, fulfilled prophesies, new life in Christ, the Psalms, the life of Christ, and much more! A teacher's guide is included. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

Lifepac Science 7th Grade Boxed Set by Alpha Omega. The LIFEPAC 7th Grade Science Set is a colorful, student-driven science course focused on the study of God's wonderful creation. In this engaging worktext-based program, your child will focus on the study of earth science and human anatomy, including lesson on science tools, Copernicus, the planets, solar effects, climate, and weather. Teacher's guide included. Learn More

Encourage students to develop collaborative problem-solving skills with STEAM Project-Based Learning! The engaging STEAM tasks provide meaningful learning opportunities for students as they work together to study current real-world problems and strategize solutions to help create a better world.

These complete units include in-depth activities that provide important context for students as they learn about each topic before they develop solutions. Each robust unit includes a hands-on STEAM task that provides students with a problem to solve using the design process of Problem and Task, Research, Brainstorm and Design, Make It and Explain It.

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Bob Books Set 1 Beginning Readers. Bob Books were developed to foster the earliest steps in reading and give children books that encourage the joy of learning through simplicity, consistency, and warmth. These carefully graduated books introduce reading sounds logically and progressively. This set of 12 books with 12 pages each is great for the very beginning reader. Words include short vowels in three letter words.

See also BOB Books: Beginning Readers Workbook #0927

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Published by Common Sense Press, Great Science Adventures is the result of the creativity of Dinah Zike and Susan Simpson. This series makes learning relevant and exciting! Check out all 10 titles which include Life, Earth, and Physical Science! In each of the 24 lessons, students make a Lots of Science Library Book using the masters provided inside. Information, pictures and diagrams make the study of each topic meaningful. For lab activities, the exclusive Investigative Loop process helps students get the most from their experience. Complete and clear directions are provided, along with materials lists, questions to ask, and data for students to record. 3D Graphic Organizers make complicated material simple. Students see and touch each part, increasing understanding and retention. Teacher Pages include vocabulary words, concept maps, assessments, assignments for all grade levels, and enrichment activities. From Common Sense Press. Grades K-8 Learn More

Save money by purchasing the Draw Write Now series as a boxed set. You'll receive all eight award winning books- 168 drawing lessons- in a beautifully illustrated, sturdy library case. This boxed set is a wonderful addition to your family or classroom library. It's a great gift item, too. Ages 5-9. Grades K - 3. From Barker Creek. Learn More

Blazonry & the knights' game were full of color; heraldic arms were on man, woman and horse. The figures are from ancient monuments, and you will learn the rules of heraldry when you color them. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More