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D'Nealian Handwriting is the original continuous stroke handwriting program! It's based on a few simple connecting strokes that children then use to write in cursive. Learn More

His Life and Ideas with 21 Activities

By Brandon Marie Miller

Capturing the essence of this exceptional individual through his original writings and hands-on activities from his era, this resource tells the rich story of one of America’s most celebrated Founding Fathers. Beginning with his time as a young printer, this engaging narrative details how Benjamin Franklin became a celebrity with the publication of Poor Richard: An Almanack and how he founded the colonies’ first lending library, volunteer fire company, and postal service. Additionally, his life in science is also highlighted, from his 1751 book Experiments and Observations on Electricity to his proof a year later that lightning was an electrical discharge. Activities range from designing and printing an almanac cover and playing a simple glass armonica (a Franklin invention) to experimenting with static electricity and building a barometer. The text also features a time line, glossary, Web and travel resources, and reading list for further study.

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Handwriting practice and Latin practice are combined in this copybook. While improving handwriting, students memorize classroom Latin (e.g. “Hello, teacher”), Latin sayings, and beautiful prayers and hymns from Latina Christiana, First Form Latin, and Lingua Angelica.

Latin Cursive Copybook starts with an introduction to forming letters followed by classroom Latin, sayings, and hymns from Latina Christiana, First Form Latin, and Lingua Angelica. Our copybooks are three-in-one wonders that include memory work, copybook exercises, and drawing pages. They teach penmanship, timeless Latin passages, accuracy, attention to detail, and memorization—all through the simple skill of copying. Why have students practice their handwriting on word lists when they can learn beautiful Latin hymns and prayers that will stay with them for their entire lives? Memoria Press’ cursive font is based on the New American Cursive handwriting program. New American Cursive is specifically designed with beautiful yet simple curves for introducing young students to cursive.

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These books in this series specifically target students in junior high school or beyond who need more practice in reading comprehension skills. These revised, updated editions of Reading Comprehension Books 7–10 contain mostly new passages. Each book contains 25 selections and has the same format as other books in the Reading Comprehension series, with selections on social studies; science; literature and language; philosophy; logic and mathematics; the arts; and combined subjects. Exercises develop students’ skills in finding the main idea, identifying facts, following sequences, drawing conclusions, and making assumptions. The books also contain a new writing component that gives students practice in writing a short paragraph as well as a longer piece that gives their interpretation or opinion of a question related to the selection. Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Level 4 is for Grades 10-11. Answer Key is included. Learn More

The 3rd Edition Learning Language Arts Through Literature - The Gold Book - British offers instructions and directions for student and teacher. Now the answers are in the Teacher Section along with novel summaries, answers, and more helps making this edition easier than ever to use! The Gold Book - British Literature is complete curriculum for high school language arts courses. Classic poems and novels by the best and most influential authors were selected to demonstrate literary principles. The Gold Book series is designed to encourage the high school student's ability to read and understand literature, develop the ability for verbal and written expression, enable him to interpret and access literary meaning in terms of content and philosophy and clearly state a position in response. In The Gold Book - British Literature you will find: Novel Studies take an in-depth look at five well-known British novels. Students are challenged with thought-provoking questions, learn to interpret literature, analyze characters, and more. Book Reviews and writing assignments offer students opportunity to read good literature, write a summary, and formulate an opinion of the book. Poetry Study includes the poetry of notable British poets from the Romantic and Victorian periods and Modern Age. Included among the greats are Wordsworth, Shelley, Keats, Tennyson, Arnold, Hopkins, Eliot, Owen, Graves, and more. Essay Study includes the process of writing three 500-word essays, including one essay interpreting poetry. Complete instructions guide students to understanding and success. Book Reviews and writing assignments offer students opportunity to read good literature, write a summary, and formulate an opinion of the book. Teacher's Guide and Answers are located in the back of the book. From Common Sense Press. 168 Pages. Learn More

With today's emphasis on fast-moving technology and the focus on testing standards for science and math, the need for students to grasp key scientific principles has never been greater. The Kingfisher Science Encyclopedia, 3rd edition is the one reference that includes all of the information students need to know in a concise and trustworthy package. Fully revised and updated, with clear, accessible writing by scientific experts and plenty of illustration for visual learners, this volume provides in-depth insight and succinct authoritative answers to all areas of scientific inquiry-avoiding the need to hunt and peck for information across multiple sources. An impressive supplementary section at the end of the book includes mini-biographies of famous scientists, and an illustrated time line of key inventions and discoveries. Arranged thematically into ten subjects, with reference summaries for each chapter and a full index, this encyclopedia does more than merely provide facts-it helps the reader develop an integrated, hands-on understanding of the science which drives everything around us. Learn More

By Andrew Prentice, Matthew Oldham, Illustrated by Hannah Peck

Do you dream of becoming a scriptwriter? This book will help you write all kinds of scripts - scary ones, exciting ones and hilariously silly ones. Each page is full of tips and ideas that will help you every step of the way - from making up characters to writing dialogue and putting on your very own show. With Usborne Quicklinks to specially selected websites for more inspiration.

A great primer for anyone who wants to write a film, a play, a radio play, a puppet show, a podcast - any kind of script you can dream of.

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• 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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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

Six different world cultures are the focus of Hands-On Culture: Japan, Mexico and Central America, Southeast Asia, West Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece and Rome. These colorful volumes examine each culture's art, science, history, geography, and language and literature. From making sushi to designing a drum to reading hieroglyphics, students use an array of hands-on activities to grow more culturally aware and appreciative if differences among peoples. Topics in this volume include: Writing and the Greek alphabet; Greek and Roman proverbs; Greek and Roman gods and myths; Daily life in Rome. Grades 5-9. From Walch Education Learn More

Part of the Hands-On Culture Series, Six different world cultures are the focus of Hands-On Culture: Japan, Mexico and Central America, Southeast Asia, West Africa, Ancient Egypt, and Ancient Greece and Rome. These colorful volumes examine each culture's art, science, history, geography, and language and literature. From making sushi, to designing a drum to reading hieroglyphics, students use an array of hands-on activities to grow more culturally aware and appreciative if differences among peoples. Topics in this volume include: Egyptian religion: hundreds of gods; Hieroglyphics: picture writing; Playing games; Drama: the Festival of Osiris; Making a mummy. Grades 5-9. From Walch Education. 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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It is August 3, 1492 and Pedro de Salcedo has had little experience at sea or aboard a ship. But he can read and write — a rare skill for a boy of his times — and because of this, he is assigned as ship's boy to a sailing vessel bound for India. The ship's commander is a man who calls himself "Captain General of the Ocean Sea." He is a man known for leading morning prayers and for his fiery temper. He is Christopher Columbus, and Pedro de Salcedo, along with the 40 other men aboard the Santa Maria, are riding with him into history. From August until October of 1492, Christopher Columbus and the ships under his command — the Niña, the Pinta, and the Santa Maria — sail into the great unknown, searching the seas for a western route to India. Pedro keeps a journal of the voyage. He describes the hopelessness shared by some of the men on board after so many months on the open sea, and the near mutiny that Columbus overcomes before land is finally spotted on a moonlit horizon on October 12, 1492. The beach on which Columbus steps is given the name of San Salvador. Pedro remains by his captain's side — and keeps writing in his journal — throughout the months Columbus and his men explore the Americas to claim what they find in the name of the king and queen of Spain. Gr. 3-8 Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 1 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—Sacajawea Science—How Rocks are Made Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Pandora Combined Subjects—How Insects Communicate Math—The History of Numerals Literature—A Different Kind of Home The Arts—The Art of Creating Cartoons In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion. Includes teacher's edition/answer key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 2 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—A Wall of Names Science—How to Make a Thermometer Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Climatic Clues Combined Subjects—How Weather Affects Travel Math—Reading a Thermometer Literature—Demeter and Persephone The Arts—Daedalus: A Cunning Artist In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes teacher's edition/answer key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 3 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—First Ladies Science—Eclipses Philosophy, Logic, and Language—The Giving Trees Combined Subjects—Amelia Earhart Math—Tree Rings Tell a Story Literature—A House Made From Trees The Arts—A Great Musician In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 4 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—Harriet Tubman Science—The Water Cycle Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Writing on Stone Combined Subjects—Breaking the Sound Barrier Math—Why We Have a Seven-Day Week Literature—The Palm Tree of the Iroquois The Arts—Michelangelo In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 5 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—An Inuit Tradition Science—Marie Curie Philosophy, Logic, and Language—Probability and Chance Combined Subjects—What It Takes to Fly Math—Math in Music Literature—Haiku The Arts—Music in Our Lives In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

Reading Comprehension Book 6 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social Studies—Our Basic American Right Science—The Biggest River Philosophy, Logic, and Language—The Power of Words Combined Subjects—Communication Through the Arts Math—Mathematics in Art Literature—Desert Treasure The Arts—The Art of Ancient Egypt In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: • About the Passage—introduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge • Reason for Reading—explains the reading skill emphasized • The Selection—thematically organized selections across subject matter. • Thinking it Over—lists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing • Studying the Passage—asks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. • Using the Words—encourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph • Writing about It—has students answer questions about the contents of the selection and offer their interpretation or opinion Skills Addressed • Story recall • Sequencing • Identifying facts • Drawing conclusions • Vocabulary development • Main idea • Extending thoughts in writing • Inference. Includes Teacher's Edition/Answer Key. Learn More

Christian values, uplifting quotes, and reminders to pray for help or thankfulness are noteworthy elements of this spelling workbook. Phonics principles presented instruct children how to spell words with short and long vowel sounds, double consonants, special blends, digraphs oo and or, diphthongs, word endings, prefixes, suffixes, and compound words.

Word bank exercises, crosswords, fill-in-the-blank, writing practice, rhyming exercises, and other fun activities are included, helping children gain familiarity with how words and sentences are constructed. Test sheets are included at the back of the book. Teacher-Parent help is required. This second edition features updated fonts and other minor aesthetic changes; two-tone pages don't distract from the content.

This course builds a student’s spelling ability through the use of phonics rules. It instructs the student to spell with the use of short and long vowel sounds, double consonants, special blends, digraphs oo and or, diphthongs, word endings, prefixes, suffixes, and compound words.

Test sheets are included at the back of the book. With 36 units and 5 lessons per unit, the text is designed to be used daily over a 36 week period.

Grade 1. 127 pages. Published by Christian Liberty Press.

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This course features a review of phonics and spelling patterns from Building Spelling Skills: Book 1, and then goes on to explore a variety of consonant combinations, blends, digraphs, the spelling of certain peculiar phonetic sounds, and larger word parts. The course ends with spelling words incorporated into reading selections. Christian values, uplifting quotes and reminders to pray before each test are noteworthy elements of these spelling workbooks for grades 1-6. Phonics principles are emphasized throughout, along with advancing vocabulary through contextual works and lessons that include word meanings. A teacher's help is necessary, especially in the beginning books. Test pages are supplied in the back of each book. Word list exercises, choose the best answer, fill in the blank, list writing practice, sentence practice, categorization and other type questions help with reinforcement and retention of spelling words and principles. This second edition features updated fonts and other minor aesthetic changes; two-tone pages don't distract from the content. Grade 2. 133 pages. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Creating Fiction is for those students who love to write fiction. It presents 17 elements of short story writing with detailed and explicit explanations and directions. It also has these exercises written by high school students. It shows students how to write short stories and how to submit them to publishers. These are very sophisticated exercises and should be attempted only by serious young writers. Each of the exercises in this level has, in the index, a student's paper based on it just as it was handed in to the teacher. There is an 18th exercise that asks students to use the 17 skills in the writing of a short story. Creating Fiction is for those students who love to write fiction. It presents 17 elements of short story writing with detailed and explicit explanations and directions. It also has these exercises written by high school students. It shows students how to write short stories and how to submit them to publishers. These are very sophisticated exercises and should be attempted only by serious young writers. Each of the exercises in this level has, in the index, a student's paper based on it just as it was handed in to the teacher. There is an 18th exercise that asks students to use the 17 skills in the writing of a short story. To be used after completing Writing Strands Level 7. Learn More

This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as “Great Americans” and “What Do You Think?” reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed • Story elements • Literal comprehension questions • Recalling the main idea and details • Sequencing • Matching vocabulary words with meanings • Writing in response to reading passages Book A is for Grade 2. Answer Key is included. Learn More

This popular series offers nonfiction reading passages with comprehension questions on a variety of subjects for students in second grade through junior high school and beyond. Topics and questions prepare students for standardized tests and provide valuable practice in nonfiction reading comprehension. The entire Reading Comprehension series is particularly useful in a classroom that has students of varying reading abilities. Themes such as “Great Americans” and “What Do You Think?” reappear in each book, with the exact focus of the passage changing according to the level of the material. Early Reading Comprehension Four illustrated workbooks contain stories, brief articles, and poems in seven subject areas: general topics, social studies, science, logical thinking, mathematics, literature, and the arts. The variety of the selections gives students practice in reading about a wide range of subjects. Skills Addressed • Story elements • Literal comprehension questions • Recalling the main idea and details • Sequencing • Matching vocabulary words with meanings • Writing in response to reading passages Book B is for Grades 2-3. Answer Key is included. Learn More