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Engaging audiobook features beloved voice actor and storyteller Jim Weiss performing thrilling, engaging poetry for listeners from middle school age through adults. Covering a tremendous assortment from three centuries and three continents, Ten Thousand Stars presents works by, and tells the stories of, master poets from America, England, India, Wales, and Ireland. Follow-up to Heroes, Horses, and Harvest Moons also by Jim Weiss. Learn More

This comprehensive world history book for middle school and high school helps students research and respond to World War I. This World War I book for middle school and high school provides information and activities related to the war. Topics include causes of the war, the Western Front and propaganda.

The individual sections of the workbook addressthe national standards for ELA and literacy in history and social studies. This social studies book will help you teach your students the importance and effects of the First World War. Each unit includes opportunities for:

• •conducting student research
• •examining primary sources
• •interpreting graphs and maps
• •responding to constructed-response questions. 

By Carson Dellosa/Mark Twain Media

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Enhance the way you teach middle school U.S. history with timelines, photos, and profiles that bring America’s past to life! This U.S. History: People and Events 1865–Present social studies book explains the decisions and events of America’s past. This American history book for middle school features historic photos, detailed timelines, and profiles of the people who shaped history during that time. U.S. History: People and Events 1865–Present helps middle school students understand how America came to be.

The workbook contains short reading passages followed by activities. There are a variety of graphic organizers that students use to recall main points and put them into their own words as well as compare/contrast, categorize information, distinguish fact from opinion, and more. These would be a great supplement to an American history curriculum, or an addition to a unit study.

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Shed light on America’s important historical events with images, profiles, and activities in a special American history book for middle school. This U.S. History: People and Events 1607–1865 social studies book highlights the decisions and events that have played an important part in shaping America during that time. This middle school history book includes profiles of the people who made those decisions and a timeline of events. U.S. History: People and Events takes your students on a journey through America’s past and challenges them with activities to spark discussion and deepen their understanding for how America came to be Learn More

Constructive Implementation of the Common Core State Standards in Mathematics Through very practical strategies that teachers can immediately borrow for their classes, Teaching to Intuition seeks to address the widespread estrangement from mathematics displayed by many. Focusing on essential elementary and middle school topics, at that early stage where the gaps begin and where too many children lose ground and lose hope, Teaching to Intuition seeks to reconcile students with mathematics itself. It proposes strategies to connect the facts and processes of mathematics to our children’s intimate sense of understanding and helps them see mathematics as an emanation of realities and thinking structures that are already theirs. 190 pages. Learn More

p>Lyrical Earth Science Geology uses more old tunes like "Shenandoah, "Boll Weevil"; and even Sousa's "Washington Post March" to help you learn foundational geologic information. To help you better understand the earth's surface and how its concepts fit together, the eighteen songs and chapters are organized into three groupings: Building up the crust and moving it around; What the crust is made of; and Wearing down the crust. Middle and high school students will really enjoy this toe-tappin', memory-grabbin' introduction to the earth's structure. Original lyrics set to traditional, patriotic, and camp tunes teach basic geological concepts---such as plate tectonics, topography, hydrology, landforms, and intrusions. Features over 200 line drawings and an answer key. Includes CD, textbook, and workbook. Grades 5 and up.

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Introduction to Classical Studies Teacher Guide to be used with "Introduction to Classical Studies Student Guide" (sold separately - Item #5111) With this guide you will discover how to teach, learn, and master the three basic stories fundamental to a classical education and provides elementary and middle-school students with an introduction to the foundations of a classical curriculum. This teacher's guide features two pages of lesson plans for each week. The first page provides the week's daily schedule with checkboxes for readings, memory work, art, and other projects if available for that week. The other page features Roman history questions (with answers) and honors work. Timeline work, Bible verse memorization, and vocabulary is also integrated. 30 units for a 30-week school year. Multiple scheduling options are discussed for families who want an alternative other than reading the three books simultaneously. 90 pages plus appendix with additional materials. 2nd Edition. Grades 3-8. Learn More

Vocabulary Virtuoso increases vocabulary, stimulates imagination, and boosts standards-based language arts skills. Each of the fifteen lessons teaches 12 PSAT (Preliminary SAT–a great primer for the SAT) vocabulary words, which are made up of dynamic, real-life words students may encounter while reading or use in their writing. Each lesson contains definitions, pronunciation keys, parts of speech, and alternate choices for each word made up of synonyms, idioms, and/or phrases. Lessons also include a story involving middle school students that introduces language arts concepts such as alliteration, idioms, fallacies in reasoning, foreign words and phrases, mythology, and journalistic writing. Students complete a variety of exercises requiring critical reading and writing skills to contextualize the words. The exercises deliberately use other forms of the words as different parts of speech, so that students learn to recognize these forms as variations of the original words—further expanding their vocabulary and enabling them to use the words in more contexts. Vocabulary Virtuoso emphasizes the correct spelling of the vocabulary words with Jumble activities that ask students to unscramble the word before writing the correct spelling. Whether used in the traditional classroom, as a homeschooling resource, or for independent study, Vocabulary Virtuoso is a highly effective and fun vocabulary resource! 168 pages. Contains Answers. From The Critical Thinking Company. Grades 6-8 Learn More

Continue the adventure with the remaining four novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle). Students will learn advanced writing skills while exploring the enchanted land of Narnia through structure and style. This course is for students with at least one year of experience with IEW. This Student Book gives reading assignments from the novels, source texts on related topics, checklists, assignments, word lists, student samples, and more! These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to upper middle school and high school students (grades 8–12). From IEW. (Contains Christian Content) Learn More

Continue the adventure with the remaining four novels of The Chronicles of Narnia® (Prince Caspian, Voyage of the Dawn Treader, The Silver Chair, and The Last Battle). Students will learn advanced writing skills while exploring the enchanted land of Narnia through structure and style. This course is for students with at least one year of experience with IEW. The Student Book gives reading assignments from the novels, source texts on related topics, checklists, assignments, word lists, student samples, and more! The Teacher’s Manual includes everything in the Student Book plus in-depth instructions for teachers, including sample key word outlines, brainstorming ideas, answers to questions, review activities, and ideas for motivating students. ​ These lessons are designed to be used by an instructor who has been through the Teaching Writing: Structure and Style seminar, either live or on DVD. Perfect for homeschoolers, homeschool co-ops, tutors, and hybrid schools, this theme-based writing curriculum supports parents and teachers in teaching writing to upper middle school and high school students (grades 8–12). (Contains Christian Content) Learn More

Why did one of the last Anglo-Saxon kings of England leave his throne when Sweyn Forkbeard and the Vikings invaded? In less than forty years, England changed hands forever. How did the life of the boy-king Ethelred alter English history? Parents and children alike will enjoy finding out.

This Who in the World biography gives even the youngest scholars the chance to build historical knowledge by discovering the true story of Ethelred and the colorful men and women who surrounded him during his reign. Correlates to Chapter 15 of The Story of the World, Volume 2.

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The Sourcebook for Teaching Science is a unique, comprehensive resource designed to give middle and high school science teachers a wealth of information that will enhance any science curriculum. Filled with innovative tools, dynamic activities, and practical lesson plans that are grounded in theory, research, and national standards, the book offers both new and experienced science teachers powerful strategies and original ideas that will enhance the teaching of physics, chemistry, biology, and the earth and space sciences. 608 pages. Grades 6-12 Learn More

It is the year 1757 and the French-Indian Wars are in full swing. An escalating cycle of events begins when British Major Heyward decides to escort the General's daughters through the woods, following an Indian scout. Betrayed by this scout to the Hurons and French, they are saved by two Mohicans and a white scout named Hawkeye. Thus begins a cycle of war, danger, flight, revenge, loss, and eventually an ultimate sacrifice that will change their lives forever. Part of the Leatherstocking Tales by James Fenimore Cooper. Easy-to-use lessons include vocabulary, comprehension, analysis and critical thinking exercises, questions on related Biblical principles, activities, and a complete answer key. Middle & High School guides take approximately from 8 to 10 weeks to complete. 78 reproducible pages, paperback. Grades 9-12. From Progeny Press. Learn More

2003 Newbery Medal winner. The boy had always been called "Asta's son," but when Asta, his mother, dies, the village priest reveals that his Christian name is Crispin. He also gives Crispin his mother's lead cross and promises to reveal what the words etched on its surface mean. But before he can tell Crispin, the priest is murdered and Crispin accused of the crime. Believing the cross holds clues to his father's identity, Crispin flees, eventually joining up with a traveling juggler named Bear. Full of surprises, thrills, twists, treachery, contentment, and a hearty dose of what life was actually like in the 14th century, Crispin is also a story of faith, developing maturity, and learning what freedom and manhood really mean. Easy-to-use lessons include vocabulary, comprehension, analysis and critical thinking exercises, questions on related Biblical principles, activities, and a complete answer key. Middle & High School guides take approximately from 8 to 10 weeks to complete. 75 reproducible pages, paperback. Grades 6-8. Contains Christian content. From Progeny Press. Learn More

A comprehensive study guide for advanced middle school students that will prepare them for high school and familiarize them with the new Common Core standards. With content developed by a team of teachers and curriculum specialists and reviewed by assessment experts with a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience, SOLARO mathematics study guides are wholly curriculum aligned and serve as an excellent source of material for review and practice. Each guide breaks down the Common Core State Standards into teachable units, making it simple for educators and students to identify key learning concepts and how they align with the accompanying exercises and assessments. The practice questions and sample tests have detailed solutions that show problem-solving methods, highlight concepts that are likely to be tested, and point out potential sources of errors. The multiplatform SOLARO study solution also features additional learning tools in the accompanying online version, allows educators to manage all of their classes with an intuitive interface through mobile apps or any web browser, and offers parents a free and easy-to-use online account, thus ensuring that children, educators, and parents alike are engaged in helping students achieve success. Intended for seventh and eighth graders who are aiming to have completed Mathematics I by the end of eighth grade, this advanced study guide includes sections such as Describing Relationships with Equations, Rational Exponents, Linear Equations, Functions, Patterns in Bivariate Data, Rational and Irrational Numbers, and Building Functions. 680 Pages. Softcover. Learn More

A comprehensive study guide for advanced middle school students that will prepare them for high school and familiarize them with the new Common Core standards. With content developed by a team of teachers and curriculum specialists and reviewed by assessment experts with a minimum of five years of classroom teaching experience, SOLARO mathematics study guides are wholly curriculum aligned and serve as an excellent source of material for review and practice. Each guide breaks down the Common Core State Standards into teachable units, making it simple for educators and students to identify key learning concepts and how they align with the accompanying exercises and assessments. The practice questions and sample tests have detailed solutions that show problem-solving methods, highlight concepts that are likely to be tested, and point out potential sources of errors. The multiplatform SOLARO study solution also features additional learning tools in the accompanying online version, allows educators to manage all of their classes with an intuitive interface through mobile apps or any web browser, and offers parents a free and easy-to-use online account, thus ensuring that children, educators, and parents alike are engaged in helping students achieve success. Intended for seventh and eighth graders who are aiming to have completed Mathematics I by the end of eighth grade, this advanced study guide includes sections such as Quantitative Reasoning, Describing Relationships with Equations, Rational Exponents, Functions, Single Variable Data, Linear Models, Polynomials, and Pythagorean Theorem. 632 Pages. Softbound. Learn More

Ninth grade students study world geography and the continents of the world. They study maps and globes, and learn to coordinate locations on a grid. Students study landforms and topographical maps. Ninth grade students study South America, Asia, Africa, The Middle East, Australia, Antarctica, Europe, Canada, and the United States. They study geographical features of these countries, as well as the economies and people of the countries. Set includes Starline Press World Geography Student Books 901-910 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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Students in the eleventh grade learn to verify and clarify facts presented in expository texts by using a variety of consumer, workplace, and public documents. They study the elements of an investigative research paper, finding sources for a general topic, gathering evidence to support a thesis, and use a rubric to evaluate the thesis. Students study early American literature, Puritan literature, literature of the Southern Colonies, and literature of the Middle Colonies. Eleventh grade students learn public speaking and elements of multimedia presentation. They study narrative and persuasive essays. Students learn business communication, writing cover letters and resumes, and understanding workplace documents. Set includes Starline Press English 11 Student Books 1101-1110 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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Tenth grade students study Old English, Middle English, Early Modern English, and Late Modern English. They learn suffixes, prefixes, roots, changing connotations, and problems in diction. Students learn paragraph order, develop paragraphs, and create unity in paragraphs. Students demonstrate speeches including manuscript, memorized, impromptu, and extemporaneous. Students learn to write an introduction, complete the structure of an argument, and apply amplification and conclusion to their speeches. They learn to give interviews, listen actively, and note taking techniques. Tenth grade students learn the history of radio, television, motion pictures, and newspapers. They complete book reports throughout the year based on novels read in many different genres including science fiction, mystery, humor, adventure, tragedy, and drama. Set includes Starline Press English 10 Student Books 1001-1010 and Teacher Score Keys. Order the complete set and save.

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R.E.A.L.Science Odyssey Biology Level 2 Teacher Guide, 2nd Edition. RSO Biology (Level 2) is a comprehensive course for life science at the middle school to high school level (grades 5 through 9). But unlike many science textbooks, RSO Biology 2 is not a dry collection of facts and worksheets but rather an in-depth course that engages young people’s minds at the same time they are actively participating in the learning of biology.

New format: The course is now contained in three books (student textbook, Item #4536; student workbook, Item #2969: and teacher guide Item #5091). The student textbook starts each chapter with an entertaining written lesson. The lesson is followed by several components in the student Workbook that are intended to reinforce the lesson, address the needs of different learning styles, and engage students in hands-on learning and research. These components include lab sheets, lab reports, problem sets, activities, famous science research assignments, coloring sheets, microscope labs, poetry, and vocabulary review. The Teacher Guide provides all the help a science novice needs to assist her student including suggested course scheduling, summaries, additional material and explanations, sample reports, learning objectives, answers and suggestions, tests, and quizzes. Divided into 32 chapters, Biology 2 provides a rigorous and complete biology course that covers a 36-week school year.  From Pandia Press.

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RSO Biology (Level 2) is a comprehensive course for life science at the middle school to high school level (grades 5 through 9). But unlike many science textbooks, RSO Biology 2 is not a dry collection of facts and worksheets but rather an in-depth course that engages young people’s minds at the same time they are actively participating in the learning of biology. RSO Biology 2 has been created specifically for home and small group use. The course assumes no science background for teacher or student, and there’s no need for an expensive laboratory. Biology 2 uses natural settings that encourage students to explore the world around them. Most materials needed for labs and activities are commonly found items. A few items such as a microscope (microscope labs are optional but highly encouraged) and dissection specimens are easily obtained from science supply vendors.

• New format: The course is now contained in three books (student textbook, student workbook, and teacher guide). The student textbook starts each chapter with an entertaining written lesson. The lesson is followed by several components in the student Workbook that are intended to reinforce the lesson, address the needs of different learning styles, and engage students in hands-on learning and research. These components include lab sheets, lab reports, problem sets, activities, famous science research assignments, coloring sheets, microscope labs, poetry, and vocabulary review. The parent/teacher’s text provides all the help a science novice needs to assist her student including suggested course scheduling, summaries, additional material and explanations, sample reports, learning objectives, answers and suggestions, tests, and quizzes. Divided into 32 chapters, Biology 2 provides a rigorous and complete biology course that covers a 36-week school year. From Pandia Press.

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The Middle School Geology Teacher's Manual includes guided questions for inquiry with suggested answers, as well as additional information about the topics covered in the Student Text. Learn More

Focus On Middle School Geology Student Text covers basic geology concepts minerals, soils, Earth's layers, the atmosphere, biosphere, magentoshpere and Earth as system, giving kids a solid foundation. Grades 5-8.The Focus On Student Textbooks (3rd Edition) cover a single-subject area for any one of the 5 core disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy). There are (12*) chapters in each textbook. Chapters are kept short to help students master content efficiently. Ideal as an introductory textbook. Subjects and grade levels are purchased separately. *Focus On Elementary and Middle School Biology 3rd Edition contains 16 chapters.

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The Focus On Lab Notebooks (3rd Edition) contain the experiments for a single-subject area for any one of the 5 core disciplines (chemistry, biology, physics, geology, and astronomy). The Lab Notebook is meant to accompany the subject-specific Focus On Student Text and Focus On Teacher’s Manual. There are (12*) experiments in each Lab Notebook that align to the chapters in the Student Textbook. Students perform their own experiments and collect their own data. Students record their data directly in the Lab Notebook. Subjects and grade levels are purchased separately. * Focus On Elementary Biology (3rd Edition) contains 16 experiments. Learn More