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Twenty-five exceptionally clear and detailed anatomical plates — with labels and extensive captions — depict the skeleton, spine, bones, joints, skull, muscles, skin and limbs; heart, stomach, other organs; respiratory, reproductive and digestive systems; development of a fetus and much more. Within reach of grade-school-age children. Dover Original. Learn More

Including numerous views, cross-sections, and other diagrams, this entertaining instruction guide includes careful, scientifically accurate line renderings of the body's organs and major systems: skeletal, muscular, nervous, reproductive, and more. Each remarkably clear and detailed illustration is accompanied by concise, informative text and suggestions for coloring. 43 plates. Dover Original. Learn More

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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These 14 lab activities bring to life the concepts and themes outlined in Marine Biology: An Introduction to Ocean Ecosystems. From “Mapping the Seafloor” and “Determining the Origin of Sand Samples” to creating tidal pools in the classroom and analyzing the Exxon Valdez oil spill, these activities will appeal to every student’s natural curiosity about the oceans. Each activity includes a materials list, questions for reflection, and suggestions for further research. With this lab manual, your students will build critical-thinking, science process, and problem-solving skills, while they explore marine ecosystems and organisms. Grades 9-12. From Walch Education. Learn More

Appeal to every students's natural curiosity about the oceans! - Complete content review and answer key that links every chapter in the student book with its corresponding lab - Tips on preparing and setting up each of the labs - A list of aquariums, marine-science centers, web sites, and other helpful teaching resources - Tried-and-true methods to ensure that students get the most from every lab and project. Student Activity Book and Lab Manual also available. Learn More

Teaching the Classics, Second Edition [DVD Seminar & Workbook]

Our premier literature seminar for parents and teachers, Teaching the Classics will revolutionize the way you and your students read books.

By using short stories as the models and the Socratic approach as the method, the authors systematically prepare you to teach character, plot, theme, and other elements of fiction and literary analysis. You can quickly equip your children with literary study tools that can then be used easily on longer works. Skills gained through this program will allow you to study any piece of literature.

Includes a video seminar on 8 DVDs and a spiral-bound syllabus. Suitable for teaching all levels.

Although this is meant to be teacher training, older students will enjoy viewing it too.

Need extra workbooks? See Item # 6337

From Institute for Excellence in Writing.

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The Well-Educated Mind, A Guide to the Classical Education You Never Had by Susan Wise Bauer (author of the best-selling Well-Trained Mind) now offers adults the tools to reclaim their love of reading and to further their own education. Using the techniques and systems of classical education, thought-provoking questions on each literary genre and annotated lists of what to read and how to begin on each of the genres of the Great Books are all covered. Learn More

Singapore Math CC Tests is a series of differentiated assessments that provide educators with a systematic way to evaluate student progress and address individual needs. Apart from testing, the problems can also be used for extra practice. Features & Components:

• Each unit comprises Test A and Test B.
• Test A and Test B consists of multiple-choice questions and free response questions.
• Each Tests book has two cumulative assessments.
• Test A focuses on key concepts and fundamental problem solving skills.
• Test B focuses on the application of analytical skills, thinking skills, and heuristics.
• Cumulative Tests include questions from earlier units. These tests focus on review, consolidation, and integration.
• Answers are included in the back of each book.

Note: Tests are specific to each Primary Mathematics edition, and are not interchangeable across editions. Soft cover. Perforated pages.

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This highly specialized writing intervention series targets middle school students with learning differences who have not been successful in conventional language arts programs. The series’ step-by-step approach builds writing competency from the ground up—students learn to edit, format, and build paragraphs while mastering 4 basic writing strands required in regular English and content area classes and standards-based state tests. By the end of the book, students are writing complete essays. Lively writing, illustrations, and a systematic approach make this series easy to teach and to use. Book 1: Writing the How-to Paragraph uses the FNTF formula (First…, Next…, Then…, Finally…) to introduce students to basic, four-sentence paragraph writing. From there, students learn how to expand their paragraphs with more details and eventually write multiparagraph essays. Throughout, they are given practice with editing marks, encouraged to use graphic organizers, and provided with ample opportunities to practice new skills. Each lesson ends with a review section, a quiz, and paragraph writing assignments. Skills Addressed • How-to paragraph writing (process) • The FNTF formula • Editing marks • Chronological order • Organizing information in graphic organizers • Editing • Revising • Paragraph format • Punctuation • Capitalization • Checking content • Author’s purpose • Balance • Audience • The How-to Essay Grades 5-8 Learn More

This highly specialized writing intervention series targets middle school students with learning differences who have not been successful in conventional language arts programs. The series’ step-by-step approach builds writing competency from the ground up—students learn to edit, format, and build paragraphs while mastering 4 basic writing strands required in regular English and content area classes and standards-based state tests. By the end of the book, students are writing complete essays. Lively writing, illustrations, and a systematic approach make this series easy to teach and to use. Book 2 begins with a review of the editing marks and concepts learned in Book1. Students then continue to use the FNTF formula (First…, Next…, Then…, Finally…), this time to write narrative paragraphs. They explore the difference between fact and fiction, learn alternatives to the FNTF words, add dialogue to their writing, and are presented with openers and closers. New editing marks are presented, and the use of graphic organizers is continued. Two lessons deal with easily confused words and common errors. In the final lesson, students write a multiparagraph story. Each lesson ends with a review section, quiz, and paragraph writing assignments. Skills Addressed The Paragraph that Tells a Story (narrative) Factual events Fiction Fables Myths Editing marks Transitional words Supporting details Direct quotes Point of view Openers and closers Reading comprehension Writing a story. Grades 5-8 Learn More

This highly specialized writing intervention series targets middle school students with learning differences who have not been successful in conventional language arts programs. The series’ step-by-step approach builds writing competency from the ground up—students learn to edit, format, and build paragraphs while mastering 4 basic writing strands required in regular English and content area classes and standards-based state tests. By the end of the book, students are writing complete essays. Lively writing, illustrations, and a systematic approach make this series easy to teach and to use. After a review of Books 1 and 2, Book 3 presents the Expository Paragraph. Three kinds of Expo Paragraphs are covered in Book 3: the Paragraph That Names Things, the Example Paragraph, and the Paragraph That Tells Why. As in previous books, students start from the ground up. They brainstorm, make lists, and use the number formula to construct simple paragraphs. From there, they learn how to write supporting sentences with sound reasons, add variety with quantity terms and details, and craft introductions and conclusions. By the end of the book, students are writing multiparagraph essays. Editing and revisiting old writing is encouraged, and the highly structured format fosters success. Every fourth or fifth lesson is a review. Skills Addressed • The Expository Paragraph • The number formula • Brainstorming with lists • Transitions • Giving reasons • Topic sentences • Conclusions • Supporting sentences • Editing marks • Quantity terms • Sound reasoning. Grades 5-8 Learn More

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Straight Forward Algebra Book 2 published by Garlic Press. Continuing from Book 1 this book covers graphing linear equations, systems of equations, rational and radical expressions, and quadratic equations. There are two chapter reviews (Ch 1-3 and Ch 4-5) as well as a cumulative review at the end of the book. Five chapters, 85 pages, Grades 8+.

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Straight Forward Math Series Word Problems Book 1 by Garlic Press. This math series is systematic, first diagnosing skill levels, then practice, periodic review, and testing. 40 pages.

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Straight Forward Math Series Word Problems Book 2 by Garlic Press. This math series is systematic, first diagnosing skill levels, then practice, periodic review, and testing. 40 pages.

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Straight Forward Math Series Percent by Garlic Press. This math series is systematic, first diagnosing skill levels, then practice, periodic review, and testing. 40 pages.

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Straight Forward Math Series Subtraction by Garlic Press. This math series is systematic, first diagnosing skill levels, then practice, periodic review, and testing. 40 pages.

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Straight Forward Math Series Fractions by Garlic Press. This math series is systematic, first diagnosing skill levels, then practice, periodic review, and testing. 40 pages.

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Straight Forward Math Series Multiplication by Garlic Press. This math series is systematic, first diagnosing skill levels, then practice, periodic review, and testing. 40 pages.

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Student Book Only - To Be Used with an additional student when using the Learning Language Arts Blue Book 1st Grade Complete Set or Teacher's Edition.

Complete Set Overview:

The Common Sense Reading Program, the Blue Book, for first grade skills, is the perfect reading program for beginning readers. The updated third edition is even easier to use with clearer instructions and a colorized companion Student Booklet. Lessons include: phonics instruction using the "Successful Reading for Beginners" series. Your student begins reading stories right away! ​ 36 weekly lessons divided into easy-to-use daily plans. Lessons require little or NO preparation! Read-aloud stories and "real books" provide a basis for language arts skills: phonics, reading, spelling, grammar, and higher order thinking skills, even handwriting included! The "real book" read alouds for this program may be obtained through your library or purchased from bookstores or catalogs. A systematic phonics approach includes: short and long vowels, consonant blends, word families, and sight words. Handwriting instruction teaches upper and lower case letters, numbers, and punctuation! Illustrated practice sheets encourage your student to do his best. Games, word-wheels, flip books, and MORE hands-on projects and activities are effective for ALL types of learners. Assessments enable teachers to evaluate progress. Essential to the program, consumable Student Activity Books may be purchased separately.

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A perennial bestseller, Basic Occupational Math relates core mathematical concepts to their application in work settings. Covers: Basic operations Fractions, decimals and percents Powers and roots Measuring systems and devices; and Mathematical formulas. This handy volume shows students why math really matters at work, at home, and in life. Updated to address NCTM standards. Grades 8-12. From Walch Education. Teacher Edition available (Item #5803)

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The Mystery of History, Volume 2, The Early Church and the Middle Ages, provides a historically accurate, Bible-centered approach to learning history. The completely chronological lessons shed new light on who walked the earth when, as well as on where important Bible figures fit into secular history. Detailed and lively text. Week-by-week lessons. Historical photos. Systematic quizzes. Semester and year-end tests. Timeline and mapping assignments. Answer keys included. Grades 4th-8th. 500 + pages. From Bright Ideas Press. Learn More

Does your child know how to read roman numerals, convert measurements, find place values to the billions, and solve simple story problems? With the Horizons 4th Grade Math Set, he'll learn all that and more! This complete math course includes 160 colorful, lessons within two student workbooks and a teacher's guide. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

With typical zest and a wry sense of humor, David Macaulay has revealed the maze of intricate support systems that exist beneath the surface of a busy city street. His two- and three-dimensional cutaway views create a visual tour de force, capturing the staggering technical feats of our modern urban underground. Learn More