CalcuLadder 1 Classic Edition


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Quick, effective drills for mastery of basic addition and subtraction. Includes Instructor's Guide, Scoring Keys, and Achievment Record.




Books In Print 2004-2005


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Faster Isn't Smarter


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Nctm Past President Cathy L. Seeley shares her messages on today's most relevant topics and issues in education. Based on Cathy L. Seeley's award-winning nctm President's Messages, and including dozens of new messages, this must-have k-12 resource offers straight talk and common sense about some of today's most important, thought-provoking issues in education. With topics ranging from the impact of rising expectations and the trap of timed tests to the role of technology and the phenomenon of jumping on bandwagons, this book provides a base for lively discussion among elementary, middle, and high school teachers; leaders; policy makers; and families. This book contains 41 messages included in three sections: (1) School Mathematics for the 21st Century: Elementary and Secondary Mathematics in America; (2) Great Ideas Whose Time Has Come (and Gone?): Mathematics Issues Facing Schools and Districts; and (3) Real Students and Real Teachers: Mathematics in Today's Classroom. This book also contains the following: (1) Foreword by Marilyn Burns; (2) Introduction; (3) How to Use This Book; (4) Afterword: The Sum of the Parts Is Greater than Some of the Parts; (5) Acknowledgments; (6) Readings and References; (7) Index; and (8) About the Author.




Cursive Letters & Numerals (eBook)


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The 30 student pages in this book provide easy-to-follow, stroke-by-stroke patterns for forming each letter of the alphabet and the ten digits: 27 pages of letters 3 pages of digits. The upper portion of each letter page introduces the capital letter while the lower portion of the page introduces the small letter. Pages may be cut in half and either the capital or small letter introduced independently. Letters and digits may be introduced in any order. Pages are conveniently arranged in alphabetical order with digit pages at the end of the books. The worksheets in this book are self-directing and ideal for both group writing sessions and for independent use. Practice space provided for each letter and for the digits is ample to challenge an eager young writer, but not so much that the blank lines pose an overwhelming task. Pages are useful for introductory activities, for practice, and for review.




The Prairie Primer


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The Story of the World


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Chronicles the history of the world from 1600 to 1850; discussing important events and prominent figures. Includes maps and illustrations.




The Three R's


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Three resources in one ? READING, WRITING, and ARITHMETIC! Learn how to take the mystery out of teaching the early grades with this practical, down-to-earth guidebook from Ruth Beechick. The book is divided into three sections that are tabbed for easy reference. The READING section tells how and when to begin phonics, and how to develop comprehension skills. The LANGUAGE section shows how to develop written language skills naturally, in the same way children learn oral language. The ARITHMETIC section explains how to teach understanding of math concepts, and not just memorization of facts.




From My Self to My Savior


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The only child of prominent German parents, Ellen Cremer lived an idyllic life in the 1920's high society of Berlin. But with Hitler's rise to power, life changed abruptly - Ellen's father was anti-Nazi, her mother was Jewish. While turmoil, tragedy, and death swirled around her, Ellen became a skilled linguist, working among internationals in a major German factory during World War II. She also turned away from God. Through an amazing series of providential circumstances, Ellen became the official interpreter for the American military government in Germany after the War. In this capacity, she met her future husband. Years after coming to the States with Ken, Ellen finally faced the claims of Christ, and the fact of her own sin. Ellen's life, transformed in an instant, took on new meaning, enabling her to draw blessing from further bereavemant, and joy from renewed fires of trial. From My Self to My Savior shares the accounts which Ellen wrote to her children over a period of twenty-five years, along with over fifty authentic photographs and documents.







Explode The Code


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A phonics bestseller for over 30 years, Explode the code has helped millions of students nationwide build the essential literacy skills needed for reading success: phonological awareness, decoding, vocabulary, comprehension, fluency, and spelling.