CliffsNotes Parent's Crash Course: Elementary School Science Fair Projects
CliffsNotes Parent's Crash Course: Elementary School Science Fair Projects

Author: Faith Brynie

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2007-05-03

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0544183207

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When the science project is due, this book comes to the rescue With the trend toward hands-on learning, millions of elementary students have to do science projects. Typically, they mention this to their parents the night before the project is due. This book helps busy parents help their children create last-minute science projects using materials commonly found around the house. It features chapter breakouts grouped by science project subject, two-page spreads devoted to specific science projects, and factoids to get kids interested in the subject. Parents can quickly pick an appropriate project and spur their future scientists toward success! Faith Hickman Brynie (Bigfork, MT) is a writer specializing in science and health; she holds a PhD in science education, curriculum, and instruction and is a frequent writer for the children’s science magazine Odyssey, as well as the editor of various elementary school science textbooks.

CliffsNotes Parent's Crash Course: Elementary School Math
CliffsNotes Parent's Crash Course: Elementary School Math

Author: David A Herzog

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt

Published: 2007-05-03

Total Pages: 266

ISBN-13: 0544183193

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Is helping your kids with elementary math homework a problem? * 6,234 + 5,893 + 475 + 872 = * What is the greatest common factor for 140 and 175? * Find the percentage: 25,000 cheering for the home team in an arena holding 40,000 fans * (8) + (-7) + (12) + (-11) + (15) + (-9) = * Express 343 in terms of its simplest base and exponent form. (See answers at bottom of page) It's probably been awhile since you took math, and math is taught differently today. So when your kids need help with the dreaded math homework, you may be pressed to remember some of the basics in addition to being pressed for time! CliffsNotes Parent's Crash Course Elementary School Math is the answer! This one-of-a-kind book features: * Practical organization that helps you get up to speed quickly * A table of contents that makes it easy to find the specific help you and your child need * 58 different lessons explained in two- to three-page units * Quick explanations of essential terms at the beginning of each chapter * Factoids that get your kids more interested * Exercises and answers at the end of many lessons * An appendix containing flashcards for added practice The book covers math concepts and principles taught in elementary school, including: * Whole numbers * Decimals * Fractions * Percents * Integers * Powers, exponents, and roots * Powers of ten * Measurements * Geometry * Adding and subtracting * Multiplying and dividing Answers: * 13,474 * 35 * 62.5 * 8 * 73

Content-area Writing
Content-area Writing

Author: Harvey Daniels

Publisher: Heinemann Educational Books

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13:

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Presents information about two major types of writing: writing to learn and public writing. Offers strategies for planning, organizing, and teaching, as well as numerous examples of student work and guidelines for evaluation and assessment.

Library Journal
Library Journal

Author: Melvil Dewey

Publisher:

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 948

ISBN-13:

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Includes, beginning Sept. 15, 1954 (and on the 15th of each month, Sept.-May) a special section: School library journal, ISSN 0000-0035, (called Junior libraries, 1954-May 1961). Also issued separately.

Understanding Life Insurance
Understanding Life Insurance

Author: Bart Astor

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 1999-09

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9780764585159

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Your shortcut to success(TM) for over 40 years Master the essentials. Gain confidence. Meet new challenges. Fast. That's the reason for CliffsNotes. And that's just what you'll get from this simple guide to deciphering life insurance lingo -- and choosing the right policy. Get more at www.cliffsnotes.com Find free newsletters, cross-linked references, tools, samples, and more -- including the complete CliffsNotes catalog and many downloadable titles. Check out our other CliffsNotes titles See the inside back cover for a complete list of CliffsNotes on Technology and Personal Finance topics -- and look for CliffsNotes on other topics coming soon.