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This hands on math manipulative can be used to introduce and develop a variety of mathematical concepts. The guide suggests activities that teach the basic math operations and patterns. Set of 200, red and yellow. Recommended for pre K and up. Learn More

Features NEW teacher demos and lab activities that stimulate scientific inquiry Provides a cornerstone for understanding rocks and minerals, forces shaping the earth, earthquakes and volcanoes, and more. Designed for safe, easy, budget-conscious use. Meets the National Science Education Standards. Grades 8-12. Reproducible Teacher Book. From Walch Education. Learn More

Give 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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Teacher guide includes: Objectives for each lesson Teaching strategies Vocabulary reviews Supplemental exercises Model poems created specifically for each lesson Four reproducible bonus activities for more advanced poetic forms A student handout on reading poetry aloud Interdisciplinary activities. From Walch Education. Learn More

Does your child know how to solve simple equations, read Roman numerals, and determine the area, perimeter, and volume of geometric figures? With Horizons 2nd Grade Math Student Book 2, he'll learn that and more! This student workbook contains brightly illustrated lessons 81-160 with 8 review tests. The pages are perforated for easy removal. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

Does your child like to learn math with mazes, dot-to-dots, puzzles, and colorful graphs? With the Horizons 4th Grade Math Student Book 1, he'll use fun-filled activities like these to learn factor trees, multiplication properties, average numbers, and more! This Alpha Omega curriculum workbook contains perforated pages with lessons 1-80 and 8 review tests. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

Get your child excited about math with the Horizons 4th Grade Math Student Book 2. Colorful, engaging lessons make math fun. Concepts include linear measurement conversions, mixed numbers, geometric figures, metric measurements, comparison fractions, and more! Workbook contains lessons 81-160 with 8 easy-to-use review tests. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

The author, a mathematics tutor, has culled the highlights from hundreds of hours of one-on-one lessons. His information-packed guide zeroes in on the 62 topics that math students struggle with the most: how to factor; rate, time, and distance problems; plotting points on a graph; graphing conic sections; and 58 more. The six sections cover: General Problems ; Factoring; Word Problems; Graphing and Solving for x; Graphs of Conic Sections; Square Roots and Logarithms. Step-by-step instructions, examples, and practice problems are written in everyday language that is accessible and logical for a wide range of students. Features a complete answer key and motivational tips. Reproducible pages allow for as many copies as necessary for your classroom or homeschool use. Grades 8-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

Middle school students typically face 8 Kinds of Writing assignments: Autobiographies Biographies Cause and effect Evaluation Information reports Observational writing Problem/solution writing, and Short stories. Use this flexible resource to strengthen your students’ capability in each format and bolster their test-prep skills. Each lesson includes four prompts, a graphic organizer, suggested approaches, and a final-draft checklist. The lessons are correlated to state standards. Grades 6-8. From Walch Education. Learn More

Hands on Science: Electricity & Magnetism. Offers 16 ready-to-use activities that help your students build a solid understanding of the physical world around them. With this easy-to-use resource, your students can experience the nature of static electricity, explore the properties of magnets, construct series and parallel circuits, investigate batteries, and more. Includes complete teacher support, detailed teacher notes, material lists, safety tips, scoring rubrics, and more. Reproducible, 91 pages. Grades 7-10. From Walch Education. Learn More

Covers essential chemical concepts and ideas; Demonstrates the importance of chemistry in daily life; Provides ample assessment and numerous opportunities to develop; critical-thinking and problem-solving skills; Includes lesson plans, discussion questions, and strategies for building; reading, writing, and math skills. Student Activity Text. Teacher's guide available (sold separately, Item #4450). Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

This comprehensive guide gives you lesson plans, activities, and tests for two sequential, semester-long chemistry courses. It is designed to work with the student book Contemporary Chemistry (sold separately, Item #4449.) Each lesson plan features: a DO NOW section to engage students as soon as they get to class; instructional objectives; an aimfor that class period; a motivational application; questions or demonstrations to help students draw valid conclusions; homework assignments; You also get term calendars, weekly tests, and complete answer keys. Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

Two activity pages per letter provide practice for writing the individual letter as well as words and a simple sentence in which the letter is used. A blank page with writing guides can be reproduced for additional practice.

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Power Basis: Geometry Test Pack. Provides frequent opportunities to assess students' learning. 52 pages. Use with Student Text and Workbook, (Item #s4424 and 4464) Learn More

Myths & Legends of the Indians of the Southwest, Book 2 (Hopi, Acoma, Tewa & Zuni). Myths of the Hopi, Acoma, Tewa & Zuni, also by Dr. Dutton, longtime director of the Museum of Navajo Ceremonial Art, explain the How and Why of sand painting. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

Ludwig Van Beethoven - His life's story, profussely illustrated. Everyone who loves music will want to peruse this delight at least thrice! Even young children will whistle the Ninth symphony after coloring this. This Bellerophon coloring book uses beautiful illustrations as well as detailed text to tell the life of Ludwig van Beethoven. All ages. Learn More

Alexandre Benois' illustrations for his two famous productions. The story of the ballet and of the different productions is told with that of Benois and Diaghilev's Ballet Russe. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

A Coloring Book of the New Testament. This is largely from the renowed St. Alban's Psalter, but other early romanesque manuscripts are used, The scenes are ready to illuminate. Students will delight in this beautifully detailed coloring book published by Bellerophon. Each page is titled and some have scripture references. All ages. Approx. 25 pages. Learn More

Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Coloring Book. The Mozart family can provide inspiration for all of us. The portraits of our hero are here, and the text is fun and informative. When colored, the pictures will be fit to frame. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

Johnny Reb - The Confederate Soldier in the Civil War. How brave Southern soldiers lived, dressed, trained and fought in the Civil War, humorously illustrated by scholar Alan Archambault. You'll give a rebel yell for this one, too. From Bellerophon Books. Learn More

The Spalding Method for Teaching Speech, Spelling, Writing, and Reading. 5th revised edition The Spalding Method helps train the right and left sides of the brain as children see, hear, read, and write. It is cost effective and efficient: students use pencils, paper, and their minds. The results are stunning. Children learn to connect speech sounds to print and begin to write and read almost magically. Spalding students perform well in the classroom and on tests. Most importantly, they love to read and write. Softcover. 470 pages. Learn More

In this grammar series, students in third, fourth, and fifth grade receive detailed instruction about the parts of speech and their function in sentences. The connection between grammar and clear, engaging writing is emphasized. In Book 3, students review the parts of speech they learned in Books 1 and 2 and move on to more advanced material. The new material helps students add life to their writing and encourages them to use more sophisticated forms. Through examples and exercises, students learn why grammar is important and how using it correctly will help them in reading, speaking, and writing. The numerous practice exercises ensure students’ mastery of the concepts. Review sections revisit several units so that students can practice using different grammar elements together. A detailed Final Review chapter reinforces every concept in the individual chapters. The Final Review material can also be used for testing, as additional work for students who need extra help or as a challenge for more able students. Book 3 is for Grade 5. Answer keys are available - sold separately. Learn More

An unwanted child. A brilliant genius. Born in 1452 to a peasant woman and a country gentleman, Leonardo da Vinci was one of the most amazing people who ever lived. He grew up to be a great painter, sculptor, architect, scientist, and inventor. As a boy, Leonardo was apprenticed to a famous artist. But he quickly became more skillful than his teacher, and his passionate interests went far beyond art. Fascinated with the human body, he carried out his own experiments in secret. He filled thousands of pages with plans for incredible inventions including a submarine, an air-cooling system, "glasses to see the moon large," and even a flying machine! In this magnificent addition to a distinguished series that includes Cleopatra, Joan of Arc, and Bard of Avon: The Story of William Shakespeare, award-winning author-artist Diane Stanley blends wonderful storytelling with gorgeous illustrations. Learn More

This second edition of Hearts and Hands now features new, full color illustrations. Help your children master their letters, numbers, early phonics, and beginning math skills through enjoyable worksheets. Children will learn beginning sounds, vowels, basic addition & subtraction, money skills, time skills and more. Kindergarten. 124 pages, softcover. 2nd Edition. From Christian Liberty Press. Learn More