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Teach Them Spanish! Grade 4
SKU: 4716
$10.99Teach Them Spanish! is for the teacher who has a little knowledge of Spanish and a lot of enthusiasm! This book guides you through practical lessons in beginning Spanish so that students with little or no previous Spanish will experience the thrill of success with a second language. Lessons, appropriate for kindergarten, are organized by topics familiar to the student, such as colors, clothing, food, family, and animals. Each lesson includes a simple-to-follow teacher lesson plan, a practice page, and activity pages. Lessons also include games, puzzles, songs, chants, and writing activities. Try this fun and practical program for teaching and learning basic Spanish. From Carson-Dellosa. Learn More -
Teach Them Spanish! Grade 5
SKU: 4717
$10.99Teach Them Spanish! is for the teacher who has a little knowledge of Spanish and a lot of enthusiasm! This book guides you through practical lessons in beginning Spanish so that students with little or no previous Spanish will experience the thrill of success with a second language. Lessons, appropriate for kindergarten, are organized by topics familiar to the student, such as colors, clothing, food, family, and animals. Each lesson includes a simple-to-follow teacher lesson plan, a practice page, and activity pages. Lessons also include games, puzzles, songs, chants, and writing activities. Try this fun and practical program for teaching and learning basic Spanish. From Carson-Dellosa. Learn More -
Repairing the Ruins
SKU: 4747
$14.00Classical and Christian education is moving into high gear. This collection of essays from teachers and administrators takes and discussion beyond the basics. It not only delves deeper into foundational issues, it focuses on practice, providing concrete instruction for dayschool and homeschool teachers, administrators, parents, and students. Softcover. 260 pages. Written by Douglas Wilson. Learn More -
The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times, Text
SKU: 4754
$19.95Ancient Times (5000 BC to 400 AD) – History is a story; Isn’t it time you read it that way? This engaging guide presents world history in a narrative format. What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi’s tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the Plantains? And how did a six-year old become the last emperor of Rome? Susan Wise Bauer leads you on a fascinating journey through the cultures, conflicts, and ideas that continue to shape our world. This read-aloud book is designed for parents to share with elementary-school children, or for older readers to enjoy alone. Turn it into a full-year curriculum with the accompanying Activity Book (sold separately), which provides coloring pages, map exercises, review questions, reading lists (fiction and nonfiction), research ideas, and fun projects (the “mummified chicken” is a popular one). Parents of older students (4th grade and up) can use the Tests (sold separately) to evaluate progress, with multiple-choice, short answer, and essay questions for each chapter. Learn More -
The Story of the World Volume 1: Ancient Times, Activity Guide
SKU: 4755
$36.95A complete history curriculum in a book—perfect for busy moms, dads, and teachers. The Curriculum / Activity Guide offers parents and teachers a complete history curriculum for use with The Story of the World Text (sold separately). In addition to extensive reading lists and cross-references to the most common illustrated encyclopedias, the Activity Book contains comprehension questions, sample narrations, maps, coloring pages, and activities for each chapter in The Story of the World. Children and parent-teachers love the activities, which range from coloring pages and games to mummifying a chicken! Turn the Story of the World into a full one-year history, geography, and literature program. The Curriculum Guide and Activity Book is designed primarily for grades 1-4, although the maps and many of the activities are also appropriate for grades 5-6. If you purchase this Activity Book, you have permission to copy the maps and coloring pages for use within your own family. Tests and Audio Book are also available (sold separately). Learn More -
Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition
SKU: 4776
$21.00Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain: The Definitive, 4th Edition is the world's most widely used drawing instruction book. Whether you are drawing as a professional artist, as an artist in training, or as a hobby, this book will give you greater confidence in your ability and deepen your artistic perception, as well as foster a new appreciation of the world around you. This revised/updated fourth edition includes: •a new preface and introduction; •crucial updates based on recent research on the brain's plasticity and the enormous value of learning new skills/ utilizing the right hemisphere of the brain; •new focus on how the ability to draw on the strengths of the right hemisphere can serve as an antidote to the increasing left-brain emphasis in American life-the worship of all that is linear, analytic, digital, etc.; •an informative section that addresses recent research linking early childhood "scribbling" to later language development and the importance of parental encouragement of this activity; •and new reproductions of master drawings throughout A life-changing book, this fully revised and updated edition of Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain is destined to inspire generations of readers to come. Paperback. 320 pages. Learn More -
Exploring the Solar System Coloring Book
SKU: 4854
$5.99Colorists will learn fascinating facts about the solar system as they enjoy 44 dramatic Space Age illustrations, including images of an asteroid, a spacecraft observing the landscape of Mars, representations of all the planets, and much more. Descriptive captions accompany illustrations. From Dover. Learn More -
Rome Antics
SKU: 4880
$18.00Like turning the pages of a good book, turning corners in the city of Rome always offers surprises. With the help of a wayward homing pigeon, Caldecott Medalist David Macaulay takes us on a journey where two thousand year old inscriptions share wall space with neon signs and wet washing. As cell phones bleep and scooters roar below, we circle ancient columns and baroque piazzas. We soar over rooftops and hurtle down narrow cobblestone streets. The pages of this topsy turvy tour offer some f Rome's most magnificent architecture. Hardcover. 79 pages. Learn More -
Editor in Chief® Beginning Level 2
SKU: 4886
$16.99Editor in Chief® improves your child's grammar, punctuation, spelling, capitalization, and attention to detail using a standards-based thinking approach rather than drill and practice. This effective method teaches students to carefully analyze and edit stories that contain errors in writing mechanics and story details. The stories involve mixed-skills practice, starting with easier errors and becoming more challenging as students become adept at the editing process. Students identify and circle errors in each story. Then they insert, modify, or delete punctuation, words, and short phrases to make corrections. An editing checklist and annotated guide to grammar, usage, and punctuation are provided to help focus students' thinking and allow them to match their answers to applicable rules. Detailed answers are also included. 96 pages. Grades 3-4. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Writing Skills Book 3 Grades 9-12
SKU: 4899
$20.19Writing 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.
From Educator's Publishing Service.
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The Language Mechanic
SKU: 4907
$25.99The 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 "grabbera 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 -
Rock N Learn Human Body DVD
SKU: 0623
$19.99This 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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IEW U.S. History-Based Writing Lessons [Teacher/Student Combo]
SKU: 2238
$55.00Travel 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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Africa Resource Book Grades 5-8+
SKU: 4974
$12.99Explore 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 -
Physical Science 100+ Series Workbook Grades 5-12
SKU: 5106
$12.99Physical Science for grades 5 to 12 is designed to aid in the review and practice of physical science topics. Physical Science covers topics such as scientific measurement, force and energy, matter, atoms and elements, magnetism, and electricity. The book includes realistic diagrams and engaging activities to support practice in all areas of physical science.
Grades 5 - High School. From Carson-Dellosa. Learn More -
The Complete Book of Numbers and Counting Pre-K to K
SKU: 0501
$16.99The 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 -
Just Write Book 2
SKU: 5176
$16.19This tested series helps students become confident, expressive writers. Students are guided through the writing process from initial idea to final edited and published narrative. The program provides models to follow and students are encouraged to be creative. Features: fundamental of story writing, all stages of the writing process from planning to publishing. Book 2 begins with a review of capitalization and basic punctuation and then works on the nuts and bolts of sentence and paragraph writing. Later chapters focus on character and setting development and the use of creative, interesting details. Dialogue and point of view are introduced, and editing and publishing are also covered. Students develop longer, more detailed stories than they did in Book 1. Grades2-3. Softcover. Teacher's guide available. From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More -
Miquon Math First Grade Diary
SKU: 5210
$14.95For use with the Miquon Math program. First Grade Diary is a day-by-day account of the activities in the author's mathematics classroom. By modeling one class for one year, it gives an intimate view of the program and illustrates the personal uniqueness and flexibility, where workbooks do not dominate. It also provides an up close view of how the author deals with real children's problems and progress. It is a ready source of stimulating ideas. Softcover. 218 pages. Learn More -
The Mayflower Pilgrims
SKU: 5211
$11.75This supplemental reader by Edmund J. Carpenter tells the story of the establishment of the Plymouth colony. Huddled aboard a small ship plowing the Atlantic, 102 passengers sailed their way into history in 1620. Carpenter's well-researched narrative captures the physical hardships, spiritual challenges, and emotional toll William Bradford, Miles Standish, Samuel Fuller, William Brewster, and other Mayflower voyagers experienced as they struggled to found a Christian settlement in an untamed land. Young people will understand the true motivations and struggles of the Pilgrims as they read this book. It contains several pictures and illustrations. From Christian Liberty Press. Grade: 9th - 12th Softbound Book, 117 pages Learn More -
Dr. Funster's Think-A-Minutes A-1 The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 5223
$8.99This collection of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games develops a variety of critical and creative thinking skills for top academic performance in all subjects. The book includes language development, math, writing, visual, spatial, and perceptual skills activities that build deductive, inductive, and logical reasoning. Teaching Support: Easy-to-follow directions and answers are included. Grades 2-3. 40 pages. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Dr. Funster's Think-A-Minutes A-2 - The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 5224
$8.99This collection of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games develops a variety of critical and creative thinking skills for top academic performance in all subjects. The book includes language development, math, writing, visual, spatial, and perceptual skills activities that build deductive, inductive, and logical reasoning. Teaching Support: Easy-to-follow directions and answers are included. Grades 2-3. 45 pages. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Dr. Funster's Think-A-Minutes B-1 The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 5225
$8.99This collection of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games develops a variety of critical and creative thinking skills for top academic performance in all subjects. The book includes language development, math, writing, visual, spatial, and perceptual skills activities that build deductive, inductive, and logical reasoning. Teaching Support: Easy-to-follow directions and answers are included. Grades 4-5. 40 pages. From The Critical Thinking Company6 Learn More -
Dr. Funster's Think-A-Minutes C-1 - The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 5227
$8.99This collection of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games develops a variety of critical and creative thinking skills for top academic performance in all subjects. The book includes language development, math, writing, visual, spatial, and perceptual skills activities that build deductive, inductive, and logical reasoning. Teaching Support: Easy-to-follow directions and answers are included. Grades 6-8. 45 pages. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Dr. Funster's Think-A-Minutes C-2 The Critical Thinking Company
SKU: 5228
$8.99This collection of our most popular quick, fun thinking puzzles and games develops a variety of critical and creative thinking skills for top academic performance in all subjects. The book includes language development, math, writing, visual, spatial, and perceptual skills activities that build deductive, inductive, and logical reasoning. Teaching Support: Easy-to-follow directions and answers are included. Grades 6-8. 46 pages. From The Critical Thinking Company. Learn More -
Word Roots Level 1 Grades 5-12
SKU: 5229
$26.99Word Roots teaches students the meanings of Latin prefixes, roots, and suffixes commonly used in English. Students learn the building blocks of words-prefixes, suffixes, and roots-in order to unlock new vocabulary. By learning the etymology of words with Word Roots, students will enhance their vocabulary and improve their understanding of unfamiliar words, as well as improve spelling skills. Each lesson features the meanings of prefixes, roots, and suffixes used to form the vocabulary words. The activities following the lessons include opportunities to spell and define words by matching words to definitions; complete the sentence by choosing the correct word; define word parts; write sentences using words in the lesson; and complete an optional creative writing assignment. Word Roots Level 1 replaces the previous Word Roots A1 book. This new version has been updated and improved! More effective activities to help students learn the meaning and spelling of roots, prefixes, and suffixes have been added, as well as more than 100 new vocabulary words. In addition, lesson reviews have been added to ensure that students retain what is taught in the lessons. 234 reproducible pages, softcover. Line-listed answer key included, along with a Latin prefix/root/suffix dictionary. Grades 5-12+. Learn More