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Oxford School Shakespeare. Designed specifically for students unfamiliar with Shakespeare's rich literary legacy, these authoritative, full-text editions present Shakespeare's sometimes-intimidating language in a way that is easy to read and engaging. Feature detailed introductions with notes on the characters and an overview of the action, complete unabridged text with corresponding notes alongside for easy reference, as well as plot summaries at the beginning of each scene which helps students keep up with the plot. Difficult words are explained and obscure expressions are paraphrased as they occur. Also includes attractive line drawings to illustrate the notes and text. Paperback. 6 3/4 x 8 1/2. 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

Let the Three Bear Family® weigh in with this simple see-saw balance! A visually engaging and tactile way to introduce mass and measurement, this set includes 10 bear counters and a multilingual Activity Guide. Balance arm snaps into place, and sliding compensator clips calibrate for easy use. Measures 15.75" x 4". Ages 3-8. From Learning Resources. Learn More

This adorable set of plastic bears comes in three sizes, three weights and six colors. Not only will your little ones enjoy playing with these bears, but learn size recognition, counting and sorting. Bears are also proportionally weighted and can be used on a balance for measurement discoveries. This 96-piece Rainbow Set contains 24 Papa, 24 Mama and 48 Baby Bear counters in six colors. Packaged in a reusable storage container. Ages 3+ Learn More

High-quality plastic cubes measure ¾” each and come in 10 bright colors. These stackable cubes are easy for little hands to connect and twist apart. Great for counting to 100 by ones and tens, grouping, and one-to-one correspondence. MathLink® Cubes feature geometric shape cutouts.  Cubes link together on all sides of each cube with geometric shape cutouts for more complex patterning activities. Includes Activity Guide Grades K+

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This book provides parents and other adults with a discussion on training children in Christian values. Its primary purpose is to sharpen the skills and understanding of those individuals who have a burden to guide youngsters in the path of righteousness. The five chapters of this text are entitled: “How to Influence Children in Godliness,” “The Deceitfulness of the Heart,” “How to Instruct Children for Eternity,” “Teaching Children to Be Happy,” and “Teaching Children the Royal Law.” By Christian Liberty Press. Softcover, 138 pages. 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

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 beginning consonant sounds, consonant blends, consonant digraphs, vowel digraphs, diphthongs ou and ow; words with ar and or; word endings; words with er, ir, and ur; and diphthongs oi and oy.

Vocabulary-building is emphasized through contextual exercises as well as a lesson dealing with word meanings. Word-bank, crossword, fill-in-the-blank, and other exercises 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 groups words by various phonetic features (including review material from previous Building Spelling Skills courses). It also seeks to build vocabulary. Students learn how to spell words with beginning consonant sounds, blends, and digraphs; vowel digraphs; and diphthongs.

131 pages. Grade 3. Published by Chrisian Liberty Press.

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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 suffixes -tion and -ion, silent e words, word endings, words with ch sounds, spelling the three sounds of wh and ch, con-sonant digraphs with f and ph, prefixes, compound words, irregular spellings, and names of time and measurement. Use of the apostrophe is also covered.

Vocabulary-building is emphasized through contextual exercises as well as a lesson dealing with word meanings. Word-bank, crossword, fill-in-the-blank, and other exercises 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 uses various categories (such as plurals, consonant digraphs, prefixes, and suffixes) to present lists of words with similar characteristics.

Grade 4. 127 pages. Published by Christian Liberty Press.

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This course presents spelling words in groups according to various domains of knowledge. Domains include (but are not limited to) world and U.S. geography, astronomy, anatomy, health, law, economics, music, buildings, and animals. Grade 5. Softcover, 132 pages. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Students who study this workbook will be better prepared to spell words that have difficult sounds or difficult endings. This book also provides instruction in key suffixes and English, Latin and Greek prefixes. Later units in the course teach students how to discriminate between synonyms and how to change accents.

Christian values, uplifting quotes, and reminders to pray for help or thankfulness are noteworthy elements of this spelling workbook. Phonics principles focus on vowel sounds, er, sk, k, and sh sounds.

Vocabulary-building is emphasized through contextual exercises as well as a lesson dealing with word meanings. Word-bank, crossword, fill-in-the-blank, and other exercises 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.

Grade: 6th Workbook, 127 pages . Published by Christian Liberty Press

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This course is dedicated exclusively to word building with prefixes and suffixes. The third lesson (of five) for a given week exposes the student to more in-depth information about that week’s words. The fourth lesson of each week challenges the student to demonstrate understanding by using the words in sentences. Grade 7. 136 pages. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

This course teaches many of the most important root words from foundational languages such as Latin, French, Greek, Spanish, American Indian, and Dutch. The exercises in the workbook include matching words to their definitions, root words or origins, and using the words in sentences. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Learn More

Look what just fluttered in! Little ones can pretend to be a Painted Lady Butterfly with these enchanting child-size wings! Realistic and colorful, these wings will make any dress-up day extra fun. Kids will love flying around the house or yard. 

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Pink Morpho Butterfly Wings brings imagination to life! Designed with little learners in mind, the Pink Morpho Butterfly Wings feature a 44" wingspan with a dazzling butterfly design on both sides. The wings are kept secure through even the hardest of play with soft, elastic shoulder and finger tip straps.

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Use with Building Spelling Skills 3. Includes answers and teacher helps. Softcover. Published by Chirstian Liberty Press. Recommended for 3rd grade. Learn More

Includes answers and teacher notes for Building Spelling Skills 4. Softcover. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Recommended for 4th grade. Learn More

Includes answers and teacher notes for Building Spelling Skills 5. Softcover. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Recommended for 5th grade. Learn More

Includes answers and teacher helps for Building Spelling Skills 6. Softcover. Published by Christian Liberty Press. Recommended for 6th grade. Learn More