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The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

In Book 1, students are first encouraged to “just write” without worrying about spelling and punctuation. Later chapters discuss capital letters, basic punctuation, spelling, indenting, and constructing paragraphs. Other chapters encourage the use of colorful descriptions, creative word choices, and comparisons. In the last chapter, students revise and edit their work in preparation for publishing a final draft. Tips for making stories into books are also provided. A wide variety of exercises and engaging illustrations keep students focused and interested. Grades 2-3. Teacher's guide available (Item #4896). From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More

Reflecting research and best practices, instruction in this student book alternates between grammar , mechanics, and composition. Each concept is illustrated by rules, examples, and model sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Ideal for independent or guided work, exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook #7411, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book 1 addresses sentence structure and variety, building and formatting paragraphs, and beginning essays. Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences in a variety of forms.

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This newly revised student book provides integrated writing instruction and opportunities to apply new skills. Reflecting research and best practices, instruction alternates between grammar, mechanics, and composition. Each concept is illustrated by rules, examples, and model sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Ideal for independent or guided work, exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook #7411, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book 2 addresses sentence structure and variety, building and formatting paragraphs, and writing essays. Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

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Writing Skills Book 3 helps high-school students generate ideas, argue points, and understand the major forms of expository writing.

This book presents a logical sequence of skills to helps students master paragraphs and essays. This book facilitates direct instruction in grammar and composition to help students write clearly, effectively, and with confidence.

The exercises in this book are designed to provide this practice. Includes grammar, structure, organization, expository and more.

Softcover.

60 pages.

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The Language Mechanic is an effective, comprehensive program that uses fun examples and logical reasons to eliminate the confusion students often feel while learning the rules of language mechanics. Methods Each activity demonstrates and reinforces why following the logical rule is important. Lessons begin with a "grabber”—a humorous miscommunication that results when a rule is broken. Examples are followed by an explanation of the specific rule, the logic behind it, then guided and independent practice exercises. Teaching Support Includes presentation and reinforcement suggestions, answers, a glossary, and a compare/contrast organizer. 184 pages. Grades 4-7. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More

Book 3’s engagingly illustrated stories include Kids Need Pets, What’s the Fuss?, Day Care for Dogs, A Fish That Can Fly!, and Kate and the Ten-Speed Bike. Introductory exercises teach word families and vocabulary, while follow-up questions develop students’ understanding of the stories and encourage their reasoning abilities. Drawings accompany many of the new words to help students understand the vocabulary. After each story, students can complete illustrations by adding their own drawings. Skills Addressed • Spelling patterns • Sight words • Vocabulary development • Sequencing • Categorizing • Following directions • Critical thinking • Story recall • Inferential thinking • Rhyming words • Multi-syllabic words • Matching sentences to pictures. Recommended for Grades 3-4 Learn More

This entertaining approach to the human body engages young, inquisitive learners, while the depth of material gets older students ready for tests. Join Kevin and his friends Marko and Bailey for an enlightening adventure to explore the skeletal, nervous, muscular, circulatory, urinary, respiratory, and digestive systems along with the five senses. Clear explanations, beautiful science models, and amusing animations make this DVD perfect for the classroom and home. Meets the National Science Education Standards. Grades 4th - 8th Total running time: Approx. 52 minutes

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Advanced U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]

While writing about topics from U.S. history, from the Explorers to Modern Times, students will develop more advanced writing skills such as thesis statements, MLA format, persuasive essays, research papers, and more. This course is designed for students with at least one year of experience with IEW.

The Student Book contains assignments, instructions, engaging source texts, blank outlines, checklists, sample compositions, and clever vocabulary cards.

The Teacher's Manual includes creative lesson planning tips, vocabulary quizzes, and answer keys.

These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar (Item # 1743), either live or on DVD.

Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to high school students with prior experience in IEW. Suggested activities in Janice Campbell's Excellence in Literature: American Literature ( Item # 3674)are optional.

Note: The Student Resource Notebook is a necessary component of this course. This supplemental resource is included with your purchase as an e-book for you to download and print, or you may purchase it printed and spiral bound (Item # 0713).

Extra student books may be purchased Item # 2619.

For Grades 9-12. From IEW Institute for Excellence in Writing.

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Travel back in time to early United States history! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included. Purchase the Teacher’s Manual and Student Book together and save!

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Travel back in time to early United States history! This theme-based writing curriculum allows students to delve into the excitement of explorers, battles, land expansion, famous ships, and founding fathers while learning to write with the Structure and Style® writing method. Offering a full year of instruction for students in grades 6–8, these lessons cover all nine IEW Units. Vocabulary cards, literature suggestions, and access to helpful PDF downloads are also included.

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Explore Africa's heritage and regional diversity through map activities, review questions, and a time line, An answer key is included. Softcover 96 pages. Recommended for grades 5-8+ Learn More

Practice math facts anywhere with this engaging handheld game. • Quizzes students on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percents, either randomly or sequentially • Features 8 skill levels in each category to keep students challenged • Switches to full-function calculator mode with the touch of a button • Provides instant feedback with lights and sound • Allows students to view equations both horizontally and vertically on the LCD screen • Features silent mode for quiet classroom practice • Requires 2 AA batteries, not included • Grades 1+. From Educational Insights. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 4th-6th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 6th-8th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 4th-6th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 6th-8th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. By Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 5th-8th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 9th-12th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 9th-12th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 11th-12th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

This edition includes acid-base chemistry and thermochemistry. Chemistry Problems is the authoritative resource for practice problems covering all the essentials. Includes: Atomic structure Stoichiometry Solutions chemistry, and Electrochemistry. Literally thousands of problems in this compendium build proficiency, analytical skills, and math skills. The text includes a complete answer key and reference to applicable web sites. Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

These 14 lab activities bring to life the concepts and themes outlined in Marine Biology: An Introduction to Ocean Ecosystems. From “Mapping the Seafloor” and “Determining the Origin of Sand Samples” to creating tidal pools in the classroom and analyzing the Exxon Valdez oil spill, these activities will appeal to every student’s natural curiosity about the oceans. Each activity includes a materials list, questions for reflection, and suggestions for further research. With this lab manual, your students will build critical-thinking, science process, and problem-solving skills, while they explore marine ecosystems and organisms. Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

The Complete Book of Numbers & Counting provides 352 pages of fun exercises for students in grades Pre-K to 1 that teach students key lessons in basic number and counting skills. Lessons cover topics including place value, comparing, measurement, graphing, time and money, and more! it also includes a complete answer key, user-friendly activities, and easy-to-follow instructions. Over 4 million in print! Designed by leading experts, books in the Complete Book series help children in grades preschool–6 build a solid foundation in key subject areas for learning succss. Complete Books are the most thorough and comprehensive learning guides available, offering high-interest lessons to encourage learning and full-color illustrations to spark interest. Each book also features challenging concepts and activities to motivate independent study, a fun page of stickers, and a complete answer key to measure performance and guide instruction. Learn More