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Exploring South America, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Kramme

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 51 pages

File Size : 22,36 MB

Release : 2012-01-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 158037672X

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Book Description

Take students in grades 5–8 on a field trip without leaving the classroom using Exploring South America! This 48-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Map projects and hands-on activities engage students in learning about the physical, political, and human geography of South America. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. This book aligns with state, national, and Canadian provincial standards.



We the People, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Campagna

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 99 pages

File Size : 20,67 MB

Release : 2008-09-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580377947

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Book Description

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up with We the People! Students love learning about the U.S. government from this engaging classroom supplemental text. Lessons in this 96-page book cover all three branches and levels of the government, a response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, and a contact list of government agencies and organizations. Lesson topics also include the Liberty Bell, elections, the American flag, money, public opinion, and the Constitution. The book includes Web resources, a bibliography, various activities, and an answer key.



World Geography, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Stange

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 19,61 MB

Release : 2008-09-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580377939

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Give students in grades 5 and up an understanding of geography and the world in which they live using World Geography! In this 128-page captivating resource, students focus on seven geographic areas using the five themes of geography: location, place, human-environment interaction, movement, and region. The book includes questions, writing and research activities, map-labeling activities, more than 30 political and physical maps, diagrams, detailed artwork, and a complete answer key.



Hands-On History Projects Resource Book, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Joyce Stulgis Blalok

Publisher : Carson-Dellosa Publishing

Page : 68 pages

File Size : 10,57 MB

Release : 2020-01-02

Category : Education

ISBN : 1622238346

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Book Description

GRADES 5–8: This 64-page social studies workbook allows students to build their knowledge of important concepts by using hands-on presentations and activities to better understand the integration of history and language arts. INCLUDES: Lessons that highlight specific concepts in language arts and geography, each lesson gives students guidelines and step-by-step instructions. Projects cover topics from ancient civilizations and the Middle Ages to the Civil War, the Renaissance, and much more. BENEFITS: To help students strengthen their research skills by using print and online sources, this resource book allows students to plan, research, and implement hands-on projects for which they will then demonstrate their knowledge by producing written, graphic, or oral presentations. WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, 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 American Revolution, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Lee

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 147 pages

File Size : 43,93 MB

Release : 2010-08-06

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580379699

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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using The American Revolution! This 144-page book highlights events, battles, and people from when the first inhabitants arrived in North America to when the new republic was created. The book covers topics such as the first colonies, slavery, New France, George III, the Boston Tea Party, and the Confederacy. It also includes biographies, time lines, maps, reproducible activities, and a complete answer key.



U.S. History Maps, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Blattner

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 99 pages

File Size : 40,74 MB

Release : 2008-09-03

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580378137

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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.



Amazing Facts About Mammals, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Blattner

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 131 pages

File Size : 40,64 MB

Release : 2008-09-02

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580377440

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Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Amazing Facts about Animals. This 128-page book features creatures from North and South America, Asia, Australia, Africa, the ocean, and the farm. The book includes puzzles, logic problems, myth busters, and scientific mysteries to pique student interest. It also includes reproducibles and answer keys.



Understanding the Human Body, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Silvano

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 83 pages

File Size : 39,97 MB

Release : 2009-02-16

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580378331

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Connect students in grades 5 and up with science using Understanding the Human Body. This 80-page book presents basic information about the complex human body without overwhelming students with medical jargon. It makes the study of the human body even more fascinating with Far Out Facts, fun tidbits of information that keep students on their toes. The book includes a number of Web sites that provide students the opportunity to further explore various body systems and concepts. This book supports National Science Education Standards.



Musical Instruments of the World, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Ammons

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 83 pages

File Size : 26,46 MB

Release : 2003-07-30

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580378609

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Take a musical tour with students in grades 5 and up using Musical Instruments of the World! This 80-page text explains the history and evolution of musical instruments. It also includes information on the development of music on each continent; percussion, brass, string, and wind instruments; and a discussion on symphonies, chamber orchestras, and other ensembles. The book presents information through fun activities and interesting facts for maximum learning reinforcement. It covers music terminology extensively and includes a glossary and answer keys.



Understanding Investment & the Stock Market, Grades 5 - 8

Author : Biedenweg

Publisher : Mark Twain Media

Page : 67 pages

File Size : 10,2 MB

Release : 2009-05-29

Category : Juvenile Nonfiction

ISBN : 1580378595

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Let money talk using Understanding Investment and the Stock Market for grades 5 and up. This 64-page book features information on the history and operation of the stock market, different kinds of stock, stock analysis, evaluating bonds, mutual funds and treasuries, and portfolio management. It includes fun puzzles, games, and worksheets that reinforce key concepts and an answer key.