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Mark Twain's Economics and Money Interactive Notebook for grades 5-8 reinforces students' knowledge as they create a personal resource to use for review and test prep. Topics covered include the beginning of money, money in the US, making economic decisions, taxes, money management, and more.

What is the significance of money? Teach children about money, finance, and the economy with the Economics and Money Interactive Notebook. This social studies workbook teaches your child about the beginnings of money, money management, and different financial decisions. The economics workbook features multiple lessons and units of study focusing on money and finance through interactive content. Students are encouraged to be creative, use color, and work with interactive content to gain a greater understanding of the topics covered.

64 pages

Grade 5-Grade 8 / Ages 10-14

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In this carefully researched and rendered coloring book, artist Peter Copeland dramatically portrays 42 outstanding Native Americans who lived during the 17th through 20th centuries. Depicted in historical settings or posing with tribal accoutrements are such noted leaders as Queen Allaquippa of the Delawares greeting a young George Washington; Gertrude Simmons Bonnin of the Yankton Sioux, a remarkable author, reformer, orator, and musician; Joseph Brant of the Mohawk, who led his people against the French and Americans in wars of the colonial era; Geronimo, the most famous of Apache chieftains; and other extraordinary figures. Dover Original. Learn More

This Dover coloring book is filled with images of Hercules famous adventures. All ages. Learn More

Create an exciting, educational, three-dimensional model (16½ inches high) of full human skeleton with scissors, glue, needle, and thread. Easy-to-follow instructions and diagrams help pre-teens and older youngsters assemble this accurate representation with little or no adult help. Color illustrations on covers. Dover. Learn More

America's first president is spotlighted in a delightful well-researched treasury of paper dolls. Two meticulously drawn representations of George Washington and his wife, Martha, are accompanied by dolls of their four grandchildren and 32 incredibly authentic costumes. Full-color period clothing includes embroidered waistcoats, knee breeches and a black velvet suit with white frills for the President; a silk taffeta gown with pleated ruffles and an impeccable riding dress under a fur-trimmed hooded cloak for Martha; and a wonderful assortment of period garb for the children. Accessories are also featured: children's playthings, bow-tied shoes, a parasol, a gilded walking cane, and more, all spotlighting what well-to-do Americans were wearing and using in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries. Informative text provides fascinating details about the Washington family. Dover Original. Learn More

Entertaining book brims with information about each of the 50 states. Captions beneath each illustration identify state's nickname, motto, flower, bird, tree, capital, main rivers, mountains, and other facts. An excellent educational resource for use at home or in school. Learn More

This Dover coloring book contains beautiful images of Black Beauty and his adventures. All ages. Suspenseful, deeply moving story of a horse's experiences at the hands of many owners, accompanied by 35 realistic, ready-to-color scenes that follow Black Beauty from his carefree days as a young colt through bleak and arduous experiences with often cruel handlers. Learn More

Decorate light, dark or colorful paper or even smooth surfaces, such as plastic, foil, porcelain, glass and metal, with a premium metallic effect. You can even make wood or rocks look shiny! After drying, Metallics are resistant to both smudging and water splashes. They can even be made waterproof (not dishwasher safe) by setting them in an oven at 160°C for 30 minutes. The special water-based metallic ink is odorless and doesn't bleed through paper. Furthermore, no pumping or shaking is required, the ink flows evenly through the 1.5 mm fiber tip. This allows you to start drawing immediately! Set includes: Heart of gold, Nothing else metals, Copper copana, Berry nice, Ice ice blue, Wanderlust. Learn More

Like 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

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

The Story of the U.S.A. is a series of workbooks which present basic topics in American history in language that is easy to read and to understand, without sacrificing interest or scholarship. Written for the upper elementary and secondary level, these illustrated books offer intelligently written and carefully structured material which develops vocabulary and comprehension skills as well as informs. As a series, the books cover American history from early Indian times to the present. Book 1, Explorers and Settlers discusses the first Americans—who they were, and how they got here including a description of the Native American civilizations, the Spanish conquest, and the American Revolution. Book 2, A Young Nation Solves Its Problems begins with the development of the new American government and includes the Articles of Confederation, the Constitution, Monroe doctrine, the Civil War, and Reconstruction. Book 3, America Becomes a Giant deals with Reconstruction, industrialization, Westward expansion, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. The last book, Modern American, raises important issues in recent history and includes Eisenhower’s presidency, McCarthyism, civil rights, and Presidents Kennedy and Johnson. The books are written at the same level of difficulty, with the same format. A brief teacher’s guide suggests ways of using each book, and provides answers for the final tests. Skills Addressed • Social studies and history content • Literal and inferential comprehension skills • Vocabulary development • Main idea. Grades 4-8. Learn More

In Book 1, students are first encouraged to “just write” without worrying about spelling and punctuation. Later chapters discuss capital letters, basic punctuation, spelling, indenting, and constructing paragraphs. Other chapters encourage the use of colorful descriptions, creative word choices, and comparisons. In the last chapter, students revise and edit their work in preparation for publishing a final draft. Tips for making stories into books are also provided. A wide variety of exercises and engaging illustrations keep students focused and interested. Grades 2-3. Teacher's guide available (Item #4896). From Educator's Publishing Service. Learn More

The 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 "grabber”—a 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

Magnify your mind! Young scientists can investigate everything from cells to crystals with this 95-piece microscope. The set includes all the tools kids need to create their own specimen slides and view them at up to 600x magnification.

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This 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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Billy's younger neighbor, Tommy, loves to ride Blaze. But he wants a pony of his own--a real one, not just another toy pony. Then one glorious day, with a little help from Billy and Blaze, Tommy finds the gray spotted pony of his dreams. Ages 5-8. Paperback. 32 pages. Learn More

Practice math facts anywhere with this engaging handheld game. • Quizzes students on addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, fractions, decimals and percents, either randomly or sequentially • Features 8 skill levels in each category to keep students challenged • Switches to full-function calculator mode with the touch of a button • Provides instant feedback with lights and sound • Allows students to view equations both horizontally and vertically on the LCD screen • Features silent mode for quiet classroom practice • Requires 2 AA batteries, not included • Grades 1+. From Educational Insights. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 4th-6th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 4th-6th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 6th-8th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. By Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 5th-8th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references given. From Progeny Press. Learn More

This reproducible study guide is recommended for grades 9th-12th. Suggested activities include comprehension questions, vocabulary, author and background information and more. Biblical references are given. Learn More