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A Trip Around the World gives you and your students the opportunity to explore life in Mexico, Brazil, Egypt, Kenya, Germany, The Netherlands, Saudi Arabia, Japan, Australia, Canada, and the United States. Sections for each country contain basic information (area, population, flag descriptions, etc.), fascinating facts (sports, education, wildlife, etc.), language activities, recipes, classroom activities, flags, maps, and a resource list.

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Bring the action and adventure of U.S. history into the classroom with U.S. History Maps for grades 5 and up! From the ice age to the admission of the 50th state, this fascinating 96-page book enhances the study of any era in U.S. history! The maps can be easily reproduced, projected, and scanned, and each map includes classroom activities and brief explanations of historical events. This book covers topics such as the discovery of America, Spanish conquistadors, the New England colonies, wars and conflicts, westward expansion, slavery, and transportation. The book includes answer keys. Grades 5-8 Learn More

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Explorers of the New World! This 64-page book focuses on the journey that led to the beginning of American history. The book covers explorers such as Vasco de Gama, Christopher Columbus, Hernando Cortés, Ferdinand Magellan, Jacques Cartier, and Hernando de Soto. It includes reproducible activities, questions, biographies, discussions, time lines, biographical sketches, puzzles, and a complete answer key. By Carson Dellosa/Mark Twain Media

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Primary Mathematics Standards Edition Tests is a series of assessment books. This series is aligned with the standards adopted by the California State Board of Education and follows the topical arrangement in the Primary Mathematics Standards Edition Textbooks. Each chapter comprises Test A and Test B, and each unit concludes with similarly structured Cumulative Tests. Test A consists of free response questions and assesses students' grasp of mathematical concepts while developing problem-solving skills. Test B is optional and consists of multiple-choice questions aimed at testing students' comprehension of key concepts. As such, it may be used as a retest if teachers perceive the need. In Cumulative Tests A and B, questions from earlier units are incorporated into each test. These tests focus on review and consolidation through the integration of concepts and strands. Primary Mathematics Standards Edition Tests aim to provide teachers with a set of structured assessment tools for the systematic evaluation of students' learning so as to better understand their individual needs. Above extract from Primary Mathematics Standards Edition Tests series (reproduced with the permission of the publishers). Pages in the Tests books are perforated for easy removal. Answers are in the back of each book. From Singapore Math. Learn More

The Carson Dellosa World Chart measures 17” x 22” and includes a resource guide on the back. This chart can support learning in a variety of subject areas from history and geography to literature and science. Give your students a frame of reference for the world they are exploring with this colorful addition to your homeschool or classroom environment.

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Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? Seventh edition A fast, clear, and fun explanation of the economics you need for success in your career, business, and investments. This clearly written, award-winning book about economics is a remarkably easy and fun explanation of money (its origin and history), the dollar (its origin and history), investment cycles, velocity, business cycles, recessions, inflation, the demand for money, government (its economic behavior), and more. All explanations and interpretations are according to the Austrian and Monetarist schools of economic theory. To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? titled A Bluestocking Guide: Economics (Item #2254).

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Conventional wisdom says that when the government expands the money supply, the money descends on the economy in a uniform blanket. This is incorrect. The money is injected into specific locations causing hot spots or "cones." Mr. Maybury explains a system for tracking and profiting from these cones, for locating genuine money-making opportunities, and for avoiding those which are false or dangerous. Includes step-by-step instructions, and clever illustrations that make the system easy to understand. Explains how to cope with recessions and avoid unemployment. This book is the second sequel to Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? and should be read after The Money Mystery. Can be used for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History. 269 pgs. Ages 14 through Adult To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for The Clipper Ship Strategy titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Applying The Clipper Ship Strategy." (Item # 6264) Learn More

Are You Liberal? Conservative? or Confused? discusses political labels. What do they mean? Liberal, conservative, left, right, democrat, republican, moderate, socialist, libertarian, communist?what are their economic policies and what plans do their promoters have for your money? Clear, concise explanations. Facts and fallacies. Does inconsistency to the original American philosophy endanger liberty? Can be used for courses in Government, Civics, Election Unit Studies, Economics, Business, Finance, History. Quality paper, 144 pages. Ages 12 through Adult To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for Are You Liberal? Conservative? or Confused? titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Political Philosophies." (Item #6214) Learn More

"Evaluating Books: What Would Thomas Jefferson Think About This" offers many insights. This book offers many insights. It teaches principles of economics and government in bite-sized nuggets, and gives indicators for spotting the philosophical slant of most writers and media commentators on the subjects of law, history, economics and literature. Can be used for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History. 127 pages, Ages 12 through Adult Learn More

This book explains how events on the other side of the world a thousand years ago can affect us more than events in our own hometowns today. "The Thousand Year War in the Mideast" is a concise European/Mideast history course. Learn about the Russians, Serbs, Croats, the Balkans, Kosovo, the Ottoman and Mongol empires, Turkey, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan, and more. The events of the Thousand Year War have been the cause of great shocks to our economy and investment markets, including: the oil embargoes, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iraq-Kuwait war, and the Caucasus Wars over the Caspian Sea oil basin. These shocks are likely to remain so for decades to come. Forewarned is forearmed. You must understand where this war is leading to manage your career, business and investments, as well as to reach an informed opinion regarding U.S. involvement in Mideast affairs. Can be used for courses in world history, European/Mideast history, international affairs, government, economics, business, finance, and current events. It explains how past events affect current events. 272 pages. Ages 14 through Adult Learn More

"The Money Mystery: The Hidden Force Affecting Your Career, Business and Investments" by Richard J. Maybury. During the 1980s the velocity of circulation of the dollar became erratic; now the whole country is affected. The Money Mystery explains why Federal Reserve officials remain so afraid of inflation, explains precautions you should take, and explains the wild swings in the stock market. Few analysts understand what velocity is doing to the economy. Learn what you can do about it. This new third edition includes an all new chapter titled A New, or Very Old, Form of Inflation. The Money Mystery is the first sequel to Whatever Happened to Penny Candy? and provides essential background for getting the most from The Clipper Ship Strategy. Can be used for courses in Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History. 110 pages. Ages 14 through Adult. To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for The Money Mystery, 3rd edition, titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Solving the Money Mystery." (Item #6216) Learn More

Ancient Rome discusses what happens when higher law principles and a free market economy are ignored. Mr. Maybury uses historical events to explain current events, including the wars in the former Soviet Empire, and the legal and economic problems of America today. Is your government making the same choices that led to the fall of Ancient Rome? Will history repeat? Quality paper, 110 pages. Ages 12 through Adult To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for Ancient Rome: How It Affects You Today titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Ancient Rome." (Item #6215) Learn More

Whatever Happended to Justice? explains the Legal Model and explores America?s legal heritage. This book is selling all over the world. Readers tell us it causes them to think like nothing has in years. Whatever Happened to Justice? shows what?s gone wrong with our legal system and economy and how to fix it. It also contains lots of helpful hints for improving family relationships and for making families and classrooms run more smoothly. Discusses the difference between higher law and man-made law, and the connection between rational law and economic prosperity. Whatever Happened to Justice? introduces the Two Laws: 1) Do all you have agreed to do, and 2) Do not encroach on other persons or their property. Richard Maybury examines: 1) There is a higher law than any government's law. 2) The government's law often contradicts Higher Law. 3) individuals must choose which law they will support and defend. Can be used for courses in Law, Economics, Business, Finance, Government and History. 256 pages. Ages 14 through Adult. To improve the student's learning experience, also purchase the student study guide for Whatever Happened to Justice? titled "A Bluestocking Guide: Justice" (Item #6213) Learn More

Reading and Thinking in World History, Book 1. 13 chapters coordinate divisions typical with most world history texts. Book 1 ranges from the beginning of civilization to European exploration Exercises can be used as review or as introduction. Teacher's Guide available separately (Item #2325). Grades 7-10. From Walch Education. Learn More

Reading and Thinking in World History, Book 1, Teacher's Edition. 13 chapters coordinate divisions typical with most world history texts. Book 2 spans events from the British, American, and French revolutions to present. Exercises can be used as review or as introduction. Student Text sold separately (Item #2322). Grades 7-10. From Walch Education. Learn More

Reading and Thinking in World History, Book 2, Teacher's Edition. 13 chapters coordinate divisions typical with most world history texts. Book 2 spans events from the British, American, and French revolutions to present. Exercises can be used as review or as introduction. Student Text sold separately (Item #2325). Grades 7-10. From Walch Education. Learn More

Reading and Thinking in World History Book 2. 13 chapters coordinate divisions typical with most world history texts. Book 2 spans events from the British, American, and French revolutions to present. Exercises can be used as review or as introduction. Teacher's Guide available separately (Item #2324). Grades 7-10. From Walch Education. Learn More

The unforgettable story of young Jethro Creighton who comes of age during the turbulent years of the Civil War. Written by Irene Hunt. Softcover 190 pages. Newberry Medal Honor book. Grades 6 and up. Learn More

If you care for journeys there and back, out of the comfortable Western world, over the edge of the Wild, and home again, and can take an interest in a humble hero (blessed with a little wisdom and a little courage and considerable good luck), here is a record of such a journey and such a traveler. The period is the ancient time between the age of Faerie and the dominion of men, when the famous forest of Mirkwood was still standing, and the mountains were full of danger. In following the path of this humble adventurer, you will learn by the way (as he did) if you do not already know all about these things, much about trolls, goblins, dwarves, and elves, and get some glimpses into the history and politics of a neglected but important period. Written by J.R.R. Tolkien. Softcover 270+ pages. Ages 10 and up. Learn More

Make U.S. history come alive with the exciting LIFEPAC 5th Grade History & Geography Set! Ten engaging, print-based worktexts in this Alpha Omega curriculum cover the exploration of the New World, the birth of the United States, and an in-depth study of each period of U.S. history that culminates with a record of recent events. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

The LIFEPAC 6th Grade History & Geography Set is a biblically integrated course which focuses on the study of world civilizations. Presented in an engaging worktext format, lessons cover world geography, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, the crusades, Africa and South America, modern Eastern and Western Europe, and much more! A teacher's guide is included in this Alpha Omega curriculum. From Alpha Omega. Learn More

Part of the Childhood of Famous Americans fictionalized biography series. One of the most popular series ever published for young Americans, these classics have been praised alike by parents, teachers, and librarians. With these lively, inspiring, fictionalized biographies - easily read by children 8 and up - today's youngster is swept right into history. Paperback. ages 8-12. 192 pages. Learn More

In The Sea-Wolf, London's most gripping novel, Humphrey Van Weyden is rescued from the freezing waters of San Francisco Bay by a demonic sea captain and introduced to fates far worse that death. Through this story London recalls his own adventures on a sealing vessel at the age of seventeen. John Sutherland's notes include a history of pelagic seal hunting and an account of the many cinematic versions of this novel. Learn More

The Well-Trained Mind, 4th Edition, will instruct you, step by step, on how to give your child an academically rigorous, comprehensive education from preschool through high school―one that will train him or her to read, to think, to understand, to be well-rounded and curious about learning. Veteran home educators Susan Wise Bauer and Jessie Wise outline the classical pattern of education called the trivium, which organizes learning around the maturing capacity of the child’s mind and comprises three stages: the elementary school “grammar stage,” when the building blocks of information are absorbed through memorization and rules; the middle school “logic stage,” in which the student begins to think more analytically; and the high-school “rhetoric stage,” where the student learns to write and speak with force and originality. Using this theory as your model, you’ll be able to instruct your child―whether full-time or as a supplement to classroom education―in all levels of reading, writing, history, geography, mathematics, science, foreign languages, rhetoric, logic, art, and music, regardless of your own aptitude in those subjects. Hardbound. 848 pages. Learn More