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Bob Books Set 5 Long Vowels
SKU: 3910
$17.99Bob 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 -
Vocabulary Skills Grade 3
SKU: 3918
$11.99The 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 -
Hands-on Culture of Ancient Greece and Rome
SKU: 3984
$20.00Six 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 -
Hands-On Culture of Ancient Egypt
SKU: 3985
$20.00Part 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 -
Bob Books Set 1 Beginning Readers
SKU: 3991
$17.99Bob 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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Nate the Great
SKU: 4025
$6.99After a hearty breakfast of pancakes, Nate the Great gets an urgent call from Annie. She has a mystery for him to solve. So Nate begins by getting all the facts, asking the right questions, narrowing the list of suspects, Nate, the boy detective who "likes to work alone," solves the mystery and tracks down the culprit. The illustrations capture the tongue-in-cheek humor of the story. Recommended for beginning readers. Softcover. 16 pages. Learn More -
Bob Books Set 4 Complex Words
SKU: 4040
$17.99Bob Books Set 4 Complex Words. 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 longer books and complex words that engage young readers. New blends, more sight words, and longer compound words advance readers' skills, while sound repetition keeps reading easy. Meaningful stories and playful pictures help kids stay absorbed. This set includes 4 books of 16 pages each and 4 books with 24 pages. Learn More -
Romeo and Juliet
SKU: 4076
$7.95The unshakable love of Juliet Capulet and Romeo Montagues defies the feud that divides their families. Romeo and Juliet fall in love at a masquerade party. However, Juliet has been engaged to Paris, a nobleman. With the help of Franciscan Friar Lawrence, Juliet and Romeo are secretly married. A fight and duel break out among cousins of the feuding families involving Romeo. Romeo escapes. Juliet fakes her death using poison with the help of Friar Lawrence. But, Romeo believes it and swallows poison himself at her gravesite. Juliet awakens and kills herself when she sees Romeo has dead. The families’ agree to recon ciliate after the loss of their children.
This softcover Oxford book contains some illustrations and photos to enhance the reading of this play. Background and other helpful information is given.
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Bob Books Set 2 Advancing Beginners
SKU: 4080
$17.99Bob Books Set 2 Advancing Beginners 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 includes 12 books with 16 pages each. Three letter words and sight words are included. The stories are a bit longer than Set 1. Learn More -
Reading Comprehension Book 1 + TE
SKU: 4091
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 1 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesSacajawea ScienceHow Rocks are Made Philosophy, Logic, and LanguagePandora Combined SubjectsHow Insects Communicate MathThe History of Numerals LiteratureA Different Kind of Home The ArtsThe Art of Creating Cartoons In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas 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 + TE
SKU: 4092
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 2 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesA Wall of Names ScienceHow to Make a Thermometer Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageClimatic Clues Combined SubjectsHow Weather Affects Travel MathReading a Thermometer LiteratureDemeter and Persephone The ArtsDaedalus: A Cunning Artist In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas 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 + TE
SKU: 4093
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 3 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesFirst Ladies ScienceEclipses Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageThe Giving Trees Combined SubjectsAmelia Earhart MathTree Rings Tell a Story LiteratureA House Made From Trees The ArtsA Great Musician In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas 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+TE
SKU: 4097
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 4 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesHarriet Tubman ScienceThe Water Cycle Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageWriting on Stone Combined SubjectsBreaking the Sound Barrier MathWhy We Have a Seven-Day Week LiteratureThe Palm Tree of the Iroquois The ArtsMichelangelo In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas 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+TE
SKU: 4098
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 5 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesAn Inuit Tradition ScienceMarie Curie Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageProbability and Chance Combined SubjectsWhat It Takes to Fly MathMath in Music LiteratureHaiku The ArtsMusic in Our Lives In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas 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+TE
SKU: 4099
$22.48Reading Comprehension Book 6 includes 31 selections in the following 7 subject areas. A sample passage title is given for each subject area: Social StudiesOur Basic American Right ScienceThe Biggest River Philosophy, Logic, and LanguageThe Power of Words Combined SubjectsCommunication Through the Arts MathMathematics in Art LiteratureDesert Treasure The ArtsThe Art of Ancient Egypt In each lesson, the presentation of the passage consistently follows the same 7-step format: About the Passageintroduces the selection to the reader and activates prior knowledge Reason for Readingexplains the reading skill emphasized The Selectionthematically organized selections across subject matter. Thinking it Overlists two to three broad questions to be answered in writing Studying the Passageasks questions about the main idea, facts, and sequence, and asks students to draw conclusions, make assumptions, and interpret. Using the Wordsencourages students to use new vocabulary words in a paragraph Writing about Ithas 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 -
History Stories For Children 3rd Edition
SKU: 4126
$17.85History Stories for Children, 3rd Edition from Christian Liberty Press introduces students to major historical events and important historical people from American and World history through engaging stories children will love to read! Students will improve reading skills while learning about Alexander the Great, King David, Ponce de Leon, The Pilgrims, and many others. This new third edition has been reformatted, updated, and expanded. It has been enhanced with poetry, extension activities, and full-color images. 264 pages, softcover. 3rd Edition. Learn More -
History Stories For Children Answer Key 2nd Edition
SKU: 4127
$5.30The teacher's manual for History Stories for Children 2nd Edition contains an extensive introduction to the book, teacher information for each reading selection, and answers to the comprehension questions. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More -
Building Spelling Skills 2, Second Edition
SKU: 4129
$12.85This 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 -
Early Reading Comprehension Book A + TE
SKU: 4179
$21.08This 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 -
Early Reading Comprehension Book B + TE
SKU: 4180
$21.08This 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 -
Early Reading Comprehension Book C + TE
SKU: 4181
$21.08This 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 C is for Grade 3. Answer Key is included. Learn More -
Early Reading Comprehension Book D + TE
SKU: 4182
$21.08This 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 D is for Grade 4. Answer Key is included. Learn More -
Teaching Montessori in the Home: The Pre-School Years
SKU: 4205
$14.00Claim quality togetherness with your child and fully enjoy the sensitive and formative years from two to five by adopting proven teaching techniques in your own home. This acclaimed guide puts the entire range of the Montessori system within your reach, so you can make the most of your child?s vital years. Teaching Montessori in the Home has already helped thousands of parents with the techniques, exercises, and easy-to-make Montessori materials that are essential for success. It demonstrates how you can develop your child?s sensory awareness and practical life skills, as well as lay the foundation of preliminary reading, writing, and math.The author is recognized as one of the most influential proponents of the Montessori method in the United States and throughout the world due to her concise, accessible writing style. This bestselling book grants you the opportunity to teach your child at home and gain a truly rewarding experience. 128 pages. Learn More -
Switched On Schoolhouse 5-Subject Set Grade 6
SKU: 4244
$459.95NO LONGER SUPPORTED AFTER JUNE 2022
IN STOCK ONLY
Switched on Schoolhouse has been discontinued and our stock is limited. The USB Flash drive will work on current Windows 10 Home or Pro versions (S mode not supported). AOP Technical support will be available until June 2022. According to Alpha Omega, the USB Drive should continue to work on Windows 10 beyond June 2022, but no tech support will be available.
This Item is On Final Closeout Sale and NOT RETURNABLE
Are you looking for a complete homeschool curriculum? Are you ready to go beyond the ordinary? Well, look no further! Beyond ordinary is exactly what you’ll find with the Switched-On Schoolhouse 6th Grade 5-Subject Set from Alpha Omega Publications! Presented in an interactive, media-rich learning environment, Switched-On Schoolhouse offers features and abilities that textbooks cannot begin to offer. For students, multimedia features such as videos, animated clips, interactive timelines and learning games, as well as immediate grading and feedback add lots of excitement to the learning process. And parents benefit from highly adaptable features such as time-saving automated lesson planning and grading, customizable record-keeping options, and many other flexible Alpha Omega curriculum options.
But what will your student learn in the Switched-On Schoolhouse 6th Grade 5-Subject Set? This biblically-based, Alpha Omega curriculum provides everything needed by both parent and student for an entire school year. With the SOS 6th Grade 5-Subject Set, you will receive all five subjects—Bible, History & Geography, Language Arts, Math, and Science. Take a look at what’s included in this complete set:
Bible—Bible Survey
History & Geography—World History and Culture
Language Arts—Reading for Purpose: Sentences and Poetry
Math—Multiplication and Division, Fractions and Decimals, Lines, Shapes, and Formulas
Science—Plant and Animal Behavior, Molecular Genetics, and Chemical Structure
Text-based lessons are interspersed with interactive multimedia activities which enrich and reinforce material presented in the lesson. Comprehension and review questions used at the end of each lesson encourage mastery of learned material, and quizzes and unit tests provide an excellent way for parents to evaluate student progress. Go beyond ordinary! Order Switched-On Schoolhouse 6th Grade 5-Subject Set and see how much better homeschool can be!
Switched-On Schoolhouse Flash Drives are now updated!
Minimum system requirements: Windows 10 Home or Pro (Up to Date); Dual Core 1.1 GHz or higher (2 GHz recommended), 4 GB RAM, 120 GB minimum total space with 5GB available hard drive space, 1024 x 768 or higher resolution monitor, and Microsoft Office and printer are recommended.
Please note that the software is NOT Mac-compatible and is no longer Windows XP or Windows 8 compatible. Windows 10 S Mode is not supported.
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Hot Dots Phonics Fun
SKU: 4356
$42.99Give children a jump-start on the phonics they need to read thousands of words with this motivating electronic quiz card set. Kids will be amazed as the special Talking Hot Dots Pen reinforces answers with 20 cool phrases and glowing lights. One hundred sixty colorful lessons on 80 illustrated cards feature skills in five progressive categories that prepare children for reading. PLUS, the cards are self-correcting for hours of independent learning fun!
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