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With this comprehensive classroom supplement, students learn to focus on the scientific method and developing hypotheses. Topics covered include geology, oceanography, meteorology, astronomy, investigations into water salinity, radiation, planets, and more! A variety of experiment models are also included for further concept reinforcement.

Engage your students in sensitive, thought-provoking discussions on important historical events with help from this information-filled resource.

Mark Twain Media's book, World War II, for grades 6-12, focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events that led to and were a part of the war. The book highlights the rise of dictators; the beginning of the war; fighting in Europe, Africa, and Asia; naval, air, and land battles; the Holocaust; Allied leaders and strategies; the resolution of the war; and the war's effects on world history. Each lesson includes a reading selection with background information on important people and events, as well as an Activity page and a Recalling Key Details page. The Activity pages feature graphic organizers that allow students to display and organize information in creative ways. Debate topics are also included that give students the opportunity for class or small-group discussion, additional research, and extended writing on various topics. The Recalling Key Details pages are focused on developing reading comprehension skills with matching, true/false, fact/opinion, sequencing, multiple choice, and structured response questions.

Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

The Complete Book of Handwriting for kindergarten to grade 3 helps children build a solid foundation in handwriting with focused instruction and practice in manuscript and cursive handwriting, as well as the letters of the alphabet. Children will also practice writing number, math, language arts, holiday, and weather words. While students increasingly rely on technology to communicate, it’s still important to teach them how to write letters, thank-you notes, sentences, and phrases by hand. The Complete Book of Handwriting helps children build knowledge and skills for a solid foundation in writing. Featuring kid-friendly activities, this book supports skill mastery, encourages learning, and helps children hone the skills needed for success.

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.