Mysteries: A Journey Around the World, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Mysteries: A Journey Around the World. This 48-page book challenges students to investigate further with this collection of science-confounding mysteries. The book includes multidisciplinary topics and activities that develop research skills and higher-level thinking. It is suitable for group and independent study, library research, curriculum enhancement, and homework enrichment. The book includes a list of related topics for each mystery.




Confusing Words, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Teach students to use confusing words correctly in both writing and speaking. Covers verbs, pronouns, homonyms, and more. Includes reproducible exercises and answer keys.




Reading Tutor, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Make reading fun for students in grades 4 and up using Reading Tutor: Sports! This 48-page book captures readers' enthusiasm with interesting, age-appropriate stories and activities relating to sports. The book includes activities that reinforce difficult comprehension skills and improve reading levels. It is great for use in the classroom and at home!




Mathematics Puzzles, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Strengthen students' knowledge of basic math operations, fractions, decimals, geometry, algebra, metrics, and more! This fun, classroom supplement presents math skills reinforcement through crossword, word search, hidden number, and hidden message puzzles; quizzes and answer keys are also included. 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. Mark Twain Media also provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards and interactive whiteboards. Since 1977, Mark Twain Media has remained a reliable source for a wide variety of engaging classroom resources.




Reading Tutor, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Make reading fun for students in grades 4 and up using Reading Tutor: Biographies! This 48-page book captures readers' enthusiasm with interesting, age-appropriate biographies and activities relating to biographies. The book includes activities that reinforce difficult comprehension skills and improve reading levels. It is great for use in the classroom and at home!




Note Taking, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Encourage students in grades 4 and up to improve their research skills and test scores using Note Taking. This 48-page book helps students develop strategies for effective note-taking from textbooks, novels, research, online resources, and classroom lectures. It illustrates techniques such as Venn diagrams, webs, tables, lists, summaries, scanning, note cards, and cause and effect. The book also includes teacher ideas for note-taking activities, references, and answer keys.




Everyday Art for the Classroom Teacher, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Bring creativity into the classroom using Everyday Art for the Classroom Teacher for grades 4 and up! This 144-page resource features short, easy activities designed for a busy classroom. The book includes more than 110 seasonal arts-and-crafts projects and activities, and most of the projects require only standard school supplies. Projects include creating class election tags, a color wheel, a dreidel, holiday tetrahedrons, and stained glass butterflies. This book is a perfect addition to any hands-on class.




Reading Tutor: Inventions, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Make reading fun for students in grades 4 and up using Reading Tutor: Inventions! This 48-page book captures readers' enthusiasm with interesting, age-appropriate stories and activities relating to inventions. The book includes activities that reinforce difficult comprehension skills and improve reading levels. It is great for use in the classroom and at home!




Using a Dictionary, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Teach students how information is presented in a dictionary. Covers alphabetical order, word placement, spelling, pronunciation, parts of speech, usage, and more. Includes answer keys.




Student Booster: Writing Reports, Grades 4 - 8


Book Description

Write on! Write with students in grades 4 and up using Student Booster: Writing Reports. This 32-page book gives students a step-by-step approach to writing reports on any topic. Activities cover focusing on a topic, taking notes, preparing outlines, utilizing research tools, writing, editing, proofreading, and revising reports. The book includes an end-of-book review and answer key.