Amazing Facts in U.S. History, Grades 5 - 8
Amazing Facts in U.S. History, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Blattner

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-08-06

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1580379338

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Bring history to life for students in grades 4 and up with Amazing Facts in U.S. History! Students will love to explore little-known historical facts, folklore, and “facts” often taught in school that are either untrue or undocumented in this captivating text. Topics covered in this 128-page book include the Fountain of Youth, the first Thanksgiving, the colonies, the Revolutionary War, George Washington, the Cherokee nation, the Gold Rush, the Wild West, and American Presidents. The book includes questions, explanations, historical mysteries, quizzes, puzzles, logic problems, and answer keys.

Amazing Facts About Mammals, Grades 5 - 8
Amazing Facts About Mammals, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Blattner

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2008-09-02

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 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.

U.S. Presidents: Past & Present, Grades 5 - 8
U.S. Presidents: Past & Present, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Lee

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-08-06

Total Pages: 163

ISBN-13: 1580379842

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Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using U.S. Presidents: Past and Present! This 160-page book provides a historical background on each of the U.S. presidents. Students read about the president's early life, his career before becoming president, his presidency, and his life after leaving office. The book reinforces reading through the Points to Ponder short-answer questions and encourages research into related topics with the Explore History section. It also includes introductory material on presidential candidates and campaigns, as well as fun facts about presidential firsts.

We the People, Grades 5 - 8
We the People, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Campagna

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2008-09-03

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1580377947

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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.

U.S. History Maps, Grades 5 - 8
U.S. History Maps, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Blattner

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2008-09-03

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 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.

Democracy, Law, and Justice, Grades 5 - 8
Democracy, Law, and Justice, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Campagna

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-08-06

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1580379710

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Bring the judge and jury into the classroom using Democracy, Law, and Justice for grades 5 and up! This 80-page book covers topics such as citizen rights, civil law, the judicial process, juvenile justice, the Salem witch trials, and the FBI. The book presents and reinforces information through captivating reading passages and a variety of activities and worksheets. It also includes a complete answer key and reproducibles.

Life Skills, Grades 5 - 8
Life Skills, Grades 5 - 8

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Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-08-06

Total Pages: 131

ISBN-13: 1580378676

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Guide students in grades 5 and up toward a healthy lifestyle, both physically and financially, using Life Skills: Preparing Students for the Future. This 128-page book covers topics such as work ethic, nutrition, exercise, sexually transmitted diseases, drugs, and preparing financially for the future. Graphic organizers, self inventories, puzzles, real-life situations, and cloze activities provide creative opportunities for students to assess their own lifestyles and make good choices for the future.

Improving Study and Test-Taking Skills, Grades 5 - 8
Improving Study and Test-Taking Skills, Grades 5 - 8

Author: David W. Wilson

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2010-08-06

Total Pages: 99

ISBN-13: 1580379702

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Support students' learning, memory, and test-taking abilities using Improving Study and Test-Taking Skills for grades 5 and up. This 96-page book provides students with tips on organization and study skills through lessons based on scientific and professional literature. Topics include budgeting study time, motivation, health, learning and remembering new information, and different test types. This resource also includes teacher tips, cross-curricular activities, and a complete answer key.

Rocks & Minerals, Grades 5 - 8
Rocks & Minerals, Grades 5 - 8

Author: La Verne Logan

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2002-09-01

Total Pages: 83

ISBN-13: 1580372198

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Provides hands-on inquiry activities and curriculum resources for teaching students in grades five through eight about rocks and minerals.

Science Experiments, Grades 5 - 8
Science Experiments, Grades 5 - 8

Author: Williams

Publisher: Mark Twain Media

Published: 2015-01-01

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 1483822753

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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. 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.