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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

Colorists 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

Forty carefully researched, accurately rendered line drawings — ready to be colored — depict the traditional costume and culture of the Plains Indians, including the Apache, Pawnee, Crow, Blackfoot, Cree, and many others as they actually existed from the mid-17th through the early 20th centuries. Full captions. Introduction. 4 illustrations in color on covers. Dover Original. Learn More

Ready-to-color illustrations, each accompanied by a page of descriptive text, depict Atlas holding up the heavens; Hermes slaying the many-eyed Argus; Aphrodite weeping over the body of Adonis; and 19 other exciting illustrations. A great way to introduce youngsters to Greek mythology. 22 black-and-white illustrations. Dover Original. Learn More

Complete a map of the U.S. by applying sticker illustrations of 50 states and their capitals to a laminated background. The fun-filled learning aid includes 3 sets of clues for identifying states: names, colors, and shapes. For pre-schoolers and older. 44 full-color stickers. 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

Splendid collection of 5 dolls and 32 authentic costumes re-creates clothing worn by the first family circa 1860. Frock coats, stovepipe hats, cutaway jacket, other garments for President Lincoln plus gowns, dresses, morning suit, more for Mary Todd Lincoln. Variety of coats, suits, trousers, hats for Robert, Willie, and Tad Lincoln. Meticulous detail. Learn More

This Dover coloring book includes images of mountain men, Sutter's Fort, clipper ships, miners and more. All ages. 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

Accurately rendered, well-researched illustrations of 21 Spanish missions built from 1769 to 1823 along the California coast, among them San Diego de Alcalá, San Juan Capistrano, Santa Clara de Asís, San José de Guadalupe, Santa Barbara Virgen Y Martir, Santa Cruz, many more. Includes realistic vignettes re-creating various aspects of mission life. Descriptive captions. Dover Original. 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

Editor 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

Book 1, Explorer's and Settlers Teacher's Guide. The teacher's guide contains answers to the chapter questions, the review test, and the final test. It also contains instructions on how to use the book and suggestions for chapter discussions. Learn More

Book 2, "A Young Nation Solves Its Problems". The teacher's guide contains answers to the chapter questions and final test. It also contains instructions on how to use the book and suggestions for chapter discussions. Learn More

Book 3, "America Becomes a Giant". The teacher's guide contains answers to the chapter questions and final test. It also contains instructions on how to use the book and suggestions for chapter discussions. Learn More

Book 4, "Modern America". The teacher's guide contains answers to the chapter questions and final test. It also contains instructions on how to use the book and suggestions for chapter discussions. 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 Teacher’s Guide explains the writing process, offers suggestions on integrating Just Write into your curriculum, and provides a helpful page-by-page listing of extension activities. A reduced-page Answer Key is also included, and there are reproducible copies of the Story Web, Story Plan, Character Web, and Content and Editing checklists from the student book. Learn More

Reflecting research and best practices, instruction in this student book alternates between grammar , mechanics, and composition. Each concept is illustrated by rules, examples, and model sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Ideal for independent or guided work, exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook #7411, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book 1 addresses sentence structure and variety, building and formatting paragraphs, and beginning essays. Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences in a variety of forms.

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This newly revised student book provides integrated writing instruction and opportunities to apply new skills. Reflecting research and best practices, instruction alternates between grammar, mechanics, and composition. Each concept is illustrated by rules, examples, and model sentences, paragraphs, and essays.

Ideal for independent or guided work, exercises provide instruction and practice in the writing skills necessary for success in the classroom and on standardized tests. In coordination with the Writing Skills Teacher's Handbook #7411, the student books are ideal for differentiating instruction in the classroom.

Aligned with state and national standards, Writing Skills Book 2 addresses sentence structure and variety, building and formatting paragraphs, and writing essays. Students will learn to write for a variety of purposes and audiences.

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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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