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An inspiring collection of ancient and modern true stories of individuals who lived their lives with personal conviction and shared their wisdom to the fullest in words and action. Stories include Raphael, Michelangelo, Diogenes, Alexander the Great, Solomon, The Good Samaritan, Satchel Paige, Beatrix Potter and more. Role models and mentors have contributed to every generation’s sense of peace and stability. A Treasury of Wisdom spans 3000 years of time in its passionate offering of inspiring, true stories of wise individuals whose lifework, philosophies and values are, to this day, valuable lessons in hope and inspiration. Includes: Solomon; Jesus (The Good Samaritan); Alexander the Great; Diogenes, The Greek Philospher; Michelangelo; Raphael; Satchel Paige; Beatrix Potter, and more. (Approximately 79 minutes; 10 tracks) Learn More

In the LIFEPAC 8th Grade History & Geography Set your child will study the history of the United States of America. In ten engaging worktexts, students study the exploration of the New World and the birth of the United States. Instruction continues through every period of U.S. history, culminating with a record of recent events. A teacher's guide is included in this Alpha Omega curriculum. Learn More

Starline High School PE is an individualized, self paced Physical Education Curriculum. Each unit contains a physical education activity log that documents independent study physical activity, and acts as a record of the minimum required hours for High School PE. Students develop proficient movement skills in each area of physical education; they expand their capabilities for independent learning; and they examine practices that allow for sound decision making to enhance successful participation in movement activities. The content articulates the knowledge, skills, and confidence students need to maintain meaningful physical activity throughout their lifetime. The two year course sequence provides a blueprint for delivering the content in a manner that equips students to make a successful transition from the physical education instructional program to participation in physical activity during adulthood. The adult lifestyle demands that individuals initiate and monitor their own participation in physical activity. Family responsibilities, career demands, and individual choices influence physical activity patterns. Set includes Starline Press PE 1 Student Books 101-110 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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Starline High School PE is an individualized, self paced Physical Education Curriculum. Each unit contains a physical education activity log that documents independent study physical activity, and acts as a record of the minimum required hours for High School PE. Students develop proficient movement skills in each area of physical education; they expand their capabilities for independent learning; and they examine practices that allow for sound decision making to enhance successful participation in movement activities. The content articulates the knowledge, skills, and confidence students need to maintain meaningful physical activity throughout their lifetime. The two year course sequence provides a blueprint for delivering the content in a manner that equips students to make a successful transition from the physical education instructional program to participation in physical activity during adulthood. The adult lifestyle demands that individuals initiate and monitor their own participation in physical activity. Family responsibilities, career demands, and individual choices influence physical activity patterns.  Set includes Starline Press PE 2 Student Books 201-210 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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Teaching your child to read can seem challenging, but fortunately, you have years of knowledge on your side in the form of Phonics instruction. Phonics is a method of teaching reading that combines sound and symbol recognition. By pairing a group of letters with the sounds they make, your child will start to understand how to read the English language. “Plaid” Phonics is a homeschool program that helps you teach your child to read. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, the “Plaid” Phonics K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. “Plaid” Phonics has a long history of success. For more than 50 years, the program has helped more than 55 million children learn to read. Plaid” Phonics was designed with plenty of engaging activities meant to help your child become a fluent reader. Each lesson-planning guide is broken into six parts to solidify Phonics knowledge for your child. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics: Grade 2 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

Teaching your child to read requires him or her to learn to connect sounds and symbols. Phonics, a method of teaching reading, uses those two entities to help your child become a fluent reader. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, the “Plaid” Phonics K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. “Plaid” Phonics has a 50-year history of success. In fact, it has helped more than 55 million children learn to read. You and your child can be a part of that legacy. “Plaid” Phonics Grade 3 is meant for children at the beginners' level of reading. Using “Plaid” Phonics, you can help your child learn the foundation of reading. Your child can focus on these key areas: •Reading multisyllabic words •Reading and understanding words with irregular spellings at an appropriate Grade level •Comprehending a Grade-appropriate text while reading at a steady pace •Correcting himself or herself when mispronouncing words. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics: Grade 3 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

Teaching your child to read and spell can be a difficult and rewarding journey. Of course, using a well-crafted curriculum for homeschooling will make the experience more fun and engaging for the both of you. “Plaid” Phonics was designed to do just that. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, this comprehensive K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. The curriculum has been setting the standard of Phonics for more than 50 years, helping over 55 million children learn to read. With numerous hands-on activities, this program will help develop your child's understanding of Phonics, which is the basis of reading and spelling. Plaid” Phonics: Grade 4 is the fifth installment in the series and is geared toward intermediate students. Every activity included in the curriculum will help your child grasp the concepts you teach him or her. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics: Grade 4 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

While learning to read can be a tricky process, you can help your child overcome his or her academic obstacles by selecting the right curriculum for homeschool. “Plaid” Phonics was designed with you and your child in mind. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, this comprehensive K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. “Plaid” Phonics includes assignments that not only solidify your child's understanding of Phonics, but develop his or her critical thinking and reading-comprehension skills. In fact, the program has been around for more than 50 years and has educated 55 million children in that time. Grade 5 of “Plaid” Phonics is part of the program's intermediate stage. The content of this curriculum was designed to reinforce foundational Phonics concepts while helping you teach new and important information. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics Grade 5 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

Pearson “Plaid” Phonics helps children not only understand new words, but also how words are constructed. By teaching your child using a well-crafted Phonics curriculum, you'll give him or her the tools he or she needs to fully grasp language skills. Originally known as Modern Curriculum Press (MCP) "Plaid" Phonics and now published by Pearson, the “Plaid” Phonics K-6 program will help you teach your child the building blocks of language and literacy. With a long history of producing results (over 50 years) “Plaid” Phonics has helped over 55 million children learn to read. Your child can gain the same benefits. “Plaid” Phonics Grade 6 is the final curriculum for homeschooling in the K-6 series. Using this program, you'll craft lessons that solidify your child's grasp of fundamental concepts and help him or her progress to more challenging content. Retaining the same instruction and scope & sequence as the 2003 Edition, this 2011 Edition has an updated copyright, new cover, and some updated interior photographs. The materials included in “Plaid” Phonics Grade 6 Homeschool bundle will help your child become a skilled lifelong reader. The bundle includes a student edition, teacher’s edition and parent guide. Learn More

Professor Noggin’s series of educational card games encourages kids to learn interesting facts about their favorite subjects - like Wildlife Safari! Each of the thirty game cards combines trivia, true or false, and multiple choice questions. A special three-numbered die is included which adds an element of unpredictability. Easy and hard levels keep kids interested and challenged - while of course having fun! It's fun for kids to learn about Lions and African Elephants, but what about the Gemsbok, Gibbon, and Tapir?! Fun facts about Wildlife Safari animals make this kids card game a wild adventure in a day of playing games! Winner of 14 Awards. Ages 7+. 2-8 Players. From Outset Media. Learn More

Professor Noggin’s series of educational games encourages kids to learn interesting facts about their favorite subjects! Each of the thirty game cards combines trivia, true or false, and multiple choice questions. A special three-numbered die is included which adds an element of unpredictability. Easy and hard levels keep kids interested and challenged - while of course having fun! Journey through the Wildlife of North America discovering facts about our continent’s most interesting animals. From Polar Bears to Pronghorns, from Alligators to Bald Eagles, this game is perfect for young nature lovers. Winner of 14 Awards. Ages 7+. 2-8 Players. From Outset Media. Learn More

Spectrum Geography: Regions of the U.S.A. for students in grade 4 strengthens geography skills by focusing on types of regions, canals and tributaries, natural and human events, map skills, and more. Spectrum Geography helps young learners improve and strengthen their geography skills like never before! Each book features easy-to-understand directions, full-color illustrations, maps, and perforated pages for easy removal. It is aligned to national and state standards and also includes a complete answer key. Learn More

A lush bouquet of stories for young listeners! Experience Jim Weiss’s hilarious tellings of “The Gingerbread Man,” “The Three Little Pigs” and the African folk tale “Why Flies Buzz,” each with a multitude of character voices; touching versions of Hans Christian Andersen’s beloved “Thumbelina” and “The Ugly Duckling;” the classic “Dick Whittington and His Cat,” with its famously satisfying ending; and even an unabridged reading of Beatrix Potter’s “The Tale of Peter Rabbit.” Blooming with warmth, wit and color, this bouquet will provide your whole family with favorites to last a lifetime. Ages 3+ Learn More

Thirty beautiful, realistic illustrations of the popular national park's flora and fauna in natural settings include ravens, coyotes, pumas, mule deer, lizards, yucca blossoms, and other plants and creatures. Captions provide informative details about the region's wildlife and vegetation. Dover Original.

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In the origami world, cats were traditionally under-represented, and the few existing models were rather flat and lifeless. But thanks to modern folding techniques, it's possible to recapture the true charm of our feline companions.

This book for origamists of all skill levels offers 20 original designs that range from a grinning Cheshire cat and a snoozing feline to a walking cat, a seated cat, a Halloween cat, and the smug cat that got the cream, as well as cats on an envelope, a bookmark, a greeting card, and other figures.

Along with step-by-step directions and diagrams, each model features a full-color image of the finished cat.

Projects are rated according to difficulty, and a brief introductory chapter explains folding techniques and suggestions for how to choose the most appropriate origami paper. These cute kitties, in addition to being fun to fold, make great little gifts for cat-fanciers.

Dover Original.

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This collection of word search puzzles — two for each state — will challenge and entertain dedicated puzzle enthusiasts with all kinds of United States history, geography, and trivia. Enjoy hunting for terms associated with the names of state birds, flowers, cities, mountains, rivers, local attractions, famous residents, and much more.

It's a fun and stimulating way to increase your vocabulary and knowledge of all fifty great states. And don't worry if you get stumped; complete solutions are provided in the back of the book.

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Develop geography literacy while learning about the unique characteristics of Antarctica!

The 7 Continents: Antarctica helps students learn about Antarctica through engaging reading and writing activities.

Five geography units cover the following standards-based topics: Antarctica in the World, Physical Features of Antarctica, History of Exploration, People of Antarctica Today, and Natural Resources and Wildlife.

Recommended ages 9 and up.

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This fun, thought provoking 48-page book of puzzles, develops mathematical reasoning and critical thinking skills that are vital to achieving academic and lifelong success.

They're great for introducing students to encryption, algebraic thinking, and basic computer programming operations.

Each puzzle requires students to break a secret code so they can identify a hidden quotation.

To break the code, students must apply logic and mathematical reasoning to 3-sets of clues.

The challenge is getting all the information out of each clue!

Once students break the code, they can solve the cryptogram by substituting the numbers with their corresponding code letters.

This book familiarizes students with classic quotations from famous thinkers such as Albert Einstein, Voltaire, Socrates, and more!

Recommended for grades 3 and up.

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This fun, thought provoking 48-page book of puzzles, develops mathematical reasoning and critical thinking skills that are vital to achieving academic and lifelong success.

They're great for introducing students to encryption, algebraic thinking, and basic computer programming operations.

It compels students to break a secret code so they can identify a hidden joke.

To break the code, students must apply logic and mathematical reasoning to 3-sets of clues.

The challenge is getting all the information out of each clue!

Once students break the code, they can solve the cryptogram by substituting the numbers with their corresponding code letters.

This book familiarizes students with classic, good-humored jokes that both kids and adults enjoy.

It also helps ELL/ESL learners further understand the English language and culture.

Recommended for grades 3 and up.

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Teacher Guides

Teacher guides provide the framework for the novel, including any background information necessary to prepare students for the text. Discussion questions help you delve into the novel's plot, conflict, theme, and character motivations/interactions. Plus, they're designed to elicit student thought, discussion, and participation!

Time-saving, inspiring lesson plans provide a comprehensive novel unit—created by teachers for teachers. The legwork is done for you. The chapter-by-chapter guides incorporate research-based, higher-order reading, writing, and thinking activities.

• 32+ pages
• Summary
• "About the Author"
• Character list
• Background information
• Initiating activities
• Glossary
• Discussion questions and answers
• Graphic organizers
• Writing ideas
• Literary analysis
• Post-reading discussion questions
• Cross-curriculum extension activities
• Assessment Scoring rubric

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Algebra Quick Starts for seventh to twelfth grades provides skill practice for real numbers, quadratic equations, and more. This algebra resource book is ideal for daily warm-ups, test reviews, and learning centers. Each page of this Mark Twain Math resource book includes two to four quick starts.

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Using Primary Sources to Meet Common Core State Standards is designed to help students learn how to analyze, interpret, and evaluate primary sources. The activities in the book are aligned with the Common Core State Standards for English Language Arts (ELA). Some of the ELA literacy skills covered are making inferences, summarizing text, citing evidence, and analyzing the connection between primary and secondary sources on the same topic. Topics covered include: The Charters of Freedom, The Civil War and The Great Depression. Learn More

Enhance lessons with this resource book for pre-algebra that simplifies concepts to help students learn. Pre-Algebra is part of the Middle/Upper Grades Math Series, which provides students in middle school, junior high, and high school with instruction and practice in the fundamentals of math so they can transition to higher-order math concepts with confidence. Clear explanations, numerous practice exercises, and frequent reviews provide students with the tools for success in mastering pre-algebra. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

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Mark Twain’s Statistics and Probability resource book for fifth to twelfth grades provides opportunities for students to organize and interpret data. From predicting an event to conducting surveys and analyzing test scores, this resource book for math teachers helps students understand how these concepts are applied in real-world scenarios. Probability & Statistics is part of the Middle/Upper Grades Math Series, which provides students in middle school, junior high, and high school with instruction and practice in the fundamentals of math so they can transition to higher-order math concepts with confidence. Clear explanations, numerous practice exercises, and frequent reviews provide students with the tools for success in mastering probability and statistics.

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