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PreKindergarten

TEC61241 - Social Skills for Little Learners, grade PreK.  A resource that makes teaching tough-to-teach skills easier for you. Using story favorites & engaging activities, you'll get 50 fun teaching activities, pull-out mini posters & over 35 pages of timesaving reproducibles to help kids develop social skills. 80 pages.  Price $15.95

KE804065 - All Around the Neighborhood, grades PreK-K.    Reproducible building fronts & vehicles create a familiar neighborhood setting. From their own homes to fire stations to construction sites, social awareness is taught in conjunction with a variety of new concepts & vocabulary words that draw upon children’s interests. Includes: 10 mini-books, 7 file-folder games, 60+ reproducible patterns, 80+ literature links & cross-curricular activities to reinforce each new concept. Supports NCSS & NAEYC, standards, 176 pages.  Price $19.99

CD3114 - What Do They Do, People at Work, grades PreK+. Realistic illustrations of people at work. Special details, scenes can be used as discussion about occupations. Includes 42 durable pieces, directions in English & Spanish. Price $9.99

T23021 - Transportation, grades PreK-2.  Kids love to learn about cars, truck, trains, planes, anything that goes. They'll be especially excited by this information-packed set that features colorful, real-life photos. Handy 3 1/8" x 5 1/4" size makes cards great for travel. 56 cards.  Price $2.99

Kindergarten

CD0811 - A New Trip Around the World, grades K-5.   Activities Across the Curriculum for Cuba, the United Kingdom, Afghanistan, Chile, Iraq, Puerto Rico, Ghana, Morocco, Norway, Guatemala, Spain & Peru.  Explore life through art projects, recipes, flags, maps, language studies, geographical information & more. Supports NCSS & National Geography standards, 128 pages.  Price $15.99

TCR0485 - Celebrate Christmas Around the World, grades K-8.  Expand cultural awareness with Christmas activities from 20+ countries. Background information is provided along with activities, crafts, carols, legends, recipes, patterns & more, 144 pages.  Price $15.99

Grade 1

TCR9271 - Down to Earth Geography, grade 1. Help students become geographically literate & better prepared to participate in a global community.  This book has 18 units, each targeting a specific National Geography Standard. High-interest activities introduce maps, globes, places, regions, environments, societies & more.  Extras include vocabulary practice pages & a CD with maps & activities that can be printed as transparencies or student handouts, 176 pages.  Price $21.99

REM313 - Cities, grades 1-2.  Information-packed crossword puzzles.  Twenty-four major cities in the US are each the focus of a unique crossword puzzle. From Phoenix to Philadelphia & Nashville to New Orleans, some of the country’s most populated cities are spotlighted. Using an encyclopedia to discover solutions, students learn valuable information about each metropolis.  Example:  About one-third of Miami’s population come from this country.  This US President was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963, 28 pages.  Price $6.99

TCR2618 - Elections, grades 1-3.  Individual & group activities, art projects, games & even a classroom election are used to instruct students about our nation's system of selecting its leaders, 48 pages.  Price $8.99

EMC3700 - Life in Plymouth Colony, grades 1–3.  Contains 8 discovery pockets, reproducible pocket label, 4 dictionary words, fact sheet of background information, pictures, reproducible student information booklet with illustrations, arts & crafts projects, writing activities.  Pockets about Pilgrims:  voyage to the New World, building a Village, Home Sweet Home, family, working in Plymouth Colony, going to school, what the Pilgrims gave us, 96 pages.   Price $15.99

EMC3703 - Native Americans, grades 1–3.  Contains 9 discovery pockets, overview of tribes in North America. The other pockets focus on food, clothing, shelter & family life of 8 Native American tribes.  Includes:  introduction to Native Americans, Inuit of the Arctic, Tlingit of the Northwest, Nez Perce of the Plateau, Maidu of California, Sioux of the Plains, Navajo of the Southwest, Iroquois of the Northeast, Seminole of the Southeast, 96 pages.  Price $15.99

T23014 - States & Capitals, grades 1-6.  Cards show each state in its regional context, 50 United States cards, 3 outlying area cards, 2 game & activity cards, & 1 information card. Ideal for home, school, or travel. 56 two-sided cards per set, with quick-sorting rounded corners. Handy 3 1/8" x 5 1/4" size.  Price $2.99

Grade 2

TCR9272 - Down to Earth Geography, grade 2. Help students become geographically literate & better prepared to participate in a global community.  This book has 18 units, each targeting a specific National Geography Standard. Activities introduce maps, globes, places, regions, environments, societies & more.  Extras include vocabulary practice pages & a CD with maps & activities that can be printed as transparencies or student handouts, 176 pages.  Price $21.99

TEC60938 - The Best of The Mailbox®, Social Studies, grades 2-3.   Reinforce key social studies skills & concepts with these teacher-tested ideas & student reproducibles.  Use these popular units to integrate social studies across all areas of your curriculum & increase your students' understanding of key topics, 112 pages.  Price $14.95

FS32052 - Social Studies, grades 2-3. These social studies activity books are truly a best buy.  Activities cover a wide range of topics from map skills to the government.  Activity pages can be used individually or as part of a unit. Use for reinforcement activities or as homework.  Answer pages are included. Reproducible, 128 pages, 8.5” x 11”.  Price $12.99

TCR8023 - Nonfiction Reading Comprehension, grades 2-3.  Help students learn topics while developing skills in reading comprehension.  Questions that cover main idea, detail, vocabulary & critical reasoning. Similar to standardized test, so as students progress through the book they are preparing for success in testing.  Units provides:  Introductory key words, high-interest story, 5 test questions.  Target areas: Treading Strategies for Informational Texts, Idea & supporting Details, Context Clues, 144 pages.  Price $16.99

TEC61065 - Social Studies, grades 2-3.  Fascinating Facts.  Easy-to-use collections of 100 reproducibles introduce students to core social studies content through short reading selections & comprehension activities. Each pair of reproducibles features a fascinating fact, a nonfiction reading selection, two comprehension activities & a bonus activity, 128 pages.  Price $15.95

TCR3596 -  Our Flag, grades 2-5.   Introduce the history of the American flag & national anthem as well as flag-flying etiquette & the Pledge of Allegiance, 48 pages.  Price $7.99

EDI0059AP - Journey Around the World, grades 2-5. The book is divided into 5 sections: Section 1: Map Skills contains introductory map-skills activities. Section 2: Research Skills provides guidelines for organizing & developing research. Part 3: Creative Thinking Skills challenges children to use their imaginations, make decisions, & solve problems. Part 4: Culminating Activity provides step-by-step preparation for an exciting International Festival. Part 5: Reference Materials contains handy resources to use throughout the “journey.” 80 pages.  Price $13.95

T23013 - US Presidents Pocket Flash Cards, with President Barack Obama, grades 2-6.  Official White House Historical Association portraits of 44 presidents, plus 7 timeline cards, 3 cards on political parties/history & 3 information/activity cards. Ideal for home, school, or travel, 56 two-sided cards, with quick-sorting rounded corners. Handy 3 1/8" x 5.25".  Price $2.99

T23013

KE804066 -Today’s Far-Fetched News, grades 2-6 Ten stories with clever endings help conquer frustration often involved in learning to read. Readers are allowed to familiarize themselves with the vocabulary & content by listening to the exciting “News” audio CD before attempting to read independently. Combination of listening & following the text, along with engaging comprehension activities, gives a complete multisensory experience to build confidence & skills. Supports NCTE standards.  Price $15.99

Grade 3

TCR9273 - Down to Earth Geography, grade 3. Help students become geographically literate & better prepared to participate in a global community.  This book has 18 units, each targeting a specific National Geography Standard. Activities introduce maps, globes, places, regions, environments, societies & more.  Extras include vocabulary practice pages & a CD with maps & activities that can be printed as transparencies or student handouts, 176 pages.  Price $21.99

CD104323 - US Government & Presidents, grades 3-5. Encourage students to become responsible citizens who participate in their government.  Covers:  the basics, history, ideals & symbols of the US government, Constitution, 3 branches of government, US president through the November 2008 election & much more. Featured topics follow national standards & can be taught in any order. The fun & informative activities will spark students' critical & creative thinking. Supports NCSS standards, 128 pages.  Price $16.99

EMC3720 - The World, grades 3-6.  Includes physical maps, political maps & blank maps to fill out.  Maps included: world, individual continents, Canada, US & Mexico, plus evaluation forms, crossword puzzle, word search & answer key.  112 pages.  Price $17.99

T23022 - Community Helpers, grades 3-7.  Real-life community helpers teach kids about careers in many fields. Cards feature photos of real workers, extensive career information, & pictures of tools important to the job. Set includes activity ideas. Handy 3 1/8" x 5 1/4" size makes cards great for travel. 56 cards.  Priced at $2.99

Travel Through, grades 3-12.  Have you ever wondered what it would be like to live in a different country? Find out as you travel through amazing countries & learn about the cities, landscapes, people & cultures. Children's journal entries & postcards add interest. Suggested activities promote skills in geography, literacy & history, 32 pages.  Price $6.99

EP3541 - Ancient Egypt Reading Comprehension Cards, grades 3+.  As students learn about social studies topics, they practice reading for detail, building vocabulary, using context clues, inferring, drawing conclusions & more.  Full-color photos on front, nonfiction text & comprehension questions on back, teacher guide, 6” x 8” cards, set of 32.  Price $9.99

Grade 4

TCR9274 - Down to Earth Geography, grade 4. Help become geographically literate & better prepared to participate in a global community. Book has 18 units, each targeting a specific National Geography Standard. High-interest activities introduce students to maps, globes, places, regions, environments, societies & more. Includes vocabulary practice pages, a CD with maps & activities that can be printed as transparencies or student hand-outs, 176 pages.  Price $21.99

LM096424 - Spectrum Geography, grade 4.  Focusing on 5 geographic themes including location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement & regions. Updated to current national standards, including updated scope & sequence, with updated events & maps. Workbook strengthens geography knowledge & map-reading skills. Includes: Types of regions, Canals/tributaries, Natural/human events, Cultural history & Map skills.  Features age-appropriate workbooks. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in geography fundamentals to ensure learning, 128 pages.  Price $9.95

EMC3713 - Daily Geography Practice, grade 4.  Reproducible Teacher's Edition.  Provide students with frequent, focused skills practice. The reproducible format & additional teacher resources gives everything needed to help master & retain basic skills.  Price $29.99

CD1573 - Discovering the World of Geography, grades 4-5.  Help students use the knowledge & skills learned in geography to interpret & analyze data as it relates to the world. Includes:  maps, charts, diagrams & graphs based on National Geography standards.  Assessments & answer keys are included.  Price $13.99

TEC61067 - Social Studies, grades 4-5. Fascinating Facts.  Easy-to-use collections of 100 reproducibles introduce students to core social studies content through short reading selections & comprehension activities. Each pair of reproducibles features a fascinating fact, a nonfiction reading selection, 2 comprehension activities & a bonus activity, 128 pages.  Price $15.95

EMC3705 - History Pockets, grades 4-6.  Teacher Resource.  Bring history alive as students explore the fascinating past by making the interactive projects in History Pockets. Students store the projects in easy-to-make construction paper pockets that are wonderful portfolios for assessment & display.  Price $15.99

EMC3709 - History Pockets, grades 4-6+.  Teacher Resource.  Bring history alive as students explore the fascinating past by making the interactive projects in History Pockets. Store the projects in easy-to-make construction paper pockets that are wonderful portfolios for assessment & display.  Price $15.99

CTP2510 - Maps: The World, grades 4-6.  Maps hold the promise of an adventure & children want to know how to read them. They need a lot of practice with the basic map skills of using latitude, longitude, locating places on a grid, estimating distances using scale, using indexes & understanding common map symbols. Uses age-appropriate maps to provide opportunities to practice skills. Background information provides either more information about a map skill or interesting facts about the subject of the map, 48 pages.  Price $10.99

MP4818 - Ancient Egypt, grades 4-6. Color overheads included.  Welcome to the land of pharaohs, pyramids, mummies, & mysteries. This civilization flourished for nearly 5,000 years at a time when people in Europe were still living in caves & has influenced cultures & civilizations throughout the ages. Activities provide insight into the history, religion, customs, culture, mythology, art, life & afterlife of ancient Egypt. The 8 full-color transparencies can be used alone or with activities listed in the table of contents, 32 pages.  Price $17.95

MP4820 - Ancient Rome, grades 4-6. Color overheads included.  Welcome to the Roman Empire & its master architects, builders, emperors, powerful gods, goddesses, myths & gladiators. Explore the glory that was Rome, the civilization that conquered most of Europe & parts of Asia & Africa. Provides insight into the history, religion, art, customs, culture, mythology, life & beliefs of ancient Rome. The 8 full-color transparencies at the back of the book can be used alone or with specific activities listed in the table of contents, 32 pages.  Price $17.95

MP4829  - Ancient Incas, grade 4-6.  Color overheads Included.  Welcome to the world of the Ancient Incas, rulers of the largest empire of the New World prior to the Spanish arrival. Incas controlled nearly 2,000 miles of the western coast of South America, from northern Ecuador to central Chile.  Activities provide insight into the history, religion, culture, art & life of the Incas.  The 8 full-color transparencies can be used alone or with activities listed in the table of contents, 32 pages.  Price $17.95

MP4830 - Ancient Aztecs, grades 4-6 .  Overheads included.   Welcome to an important society of pre-Columbian Mesoamerica. Of the 3 high civilizations of this region, Olmec, Maya & Aztec, the Aztecs were the last, flourishing during the final centuries before Hernan Cortes landed on the Gulf Coast of Mexico.  Activities provide insight into the history, religion, culture, art & life of the ancient Aztecs.  The 8 full-color transparencies can be used alone or with activities, 32 pages.  Price $17.95

TCR8238 - July - Decemer Read-Write-Respond Using Historic Events, grades 4-6.  Make every day a little more interesting.  Read a short account of a historical event, person or celebration. Write a bit about what was read. Respond by sharing opinions through oral communication. Having these activities aligned to standards is an added bonus, 208 pages.  Price $19.99

G357R - Learning About States and Capitals, grades 4-6.  Expand understanding of US states & capitals with these fun-to-do worksheets. Includes:  state riddles, following directions on a map, match & label maps by state group, researching a particular state & more.  Price $6.95

EMC3731 - The 7 Continents:  North America, grade 4-6+.  Help students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources & culture.  North America helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about unique characteristics of North America.  Price $20.99

EMC3732 - The 7 Continents:  South America, grade 4-6+.  Help students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources & culture.  South America helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about unique characteristics of South America.  Price $20.99

EMC3733 - The 7 Continents:  Australia & Oceania, grade 4-6+.  Help students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources & culture.  Australia and Oceania helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about unique characteristics of Australia and Oceania.  Price $20.99

EMC3734 - The 7 Continents:  Asia, grade 4-6+.  Help students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources & culture.  Asia helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about unique characteristics of Asia.  Price $20.99

EMC3735 - The 7 Continents:  Europe, grade 4-6+.  Help students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources & culture.  Europe helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about unique characteristics of Europe.  Price $20.99

EMC3736 - The 7 Continents:  Antarctica, grade 4-6+.  Help students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources & culture.  Antarctica helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about unique characteristics of Antarctica.  Price $20.99

EMC3737 - The 7 Continents:  Africa, grade 4-6+.  Help students explore the landforms, political divisions, resources & culture.  Africa helps students develop geography literacy while they learn about unique characteristics of Africa.  Price $20.99

EMC3724 - History Pockets, The American Civil War, grades 4-6+.  Teacher Resource.  The Civil War had a profound effect on American history. Students will acquire an understanding of this period of US history as they complete the many engaging & informative projects in The American Civil War. Includes:  information pages, maps, a timeline, arts & crafts projects, reading & writing connections & evaluation forms. The teacher pages feature step-by-step project directions & photographs of the completed projects.  Price $15.99

EMC3725 - History Pockets, The American Revolution, grades 4-6+.  This important period of our country’s history will come to life when students create the exciting projects presented. You get information pages, maps, a timeline, arts & crafts projects & reading & writing connections for 7 topics, including famous patriots, causes of the war & battles. The teacher pages feature step-by-step project directions & photo- graphs of the completed projects.  Price $15.99

CD1532 - The American Civil War, grades 4-7.   Provide challenging activities that enable students to explore history, geography & social studies topics. Activities include word searches, fact, opinion, creative writing & more. Answer keys, time lines & suggested reading lists are included.  Price $9.99

CD1397 - The American Revolution, grades 4-7.  Provide challenging activities that enable students to explore history, geography & social studies topics. Activities include word searches, fact, opinion, creative writing & more. Answer keys, time lines & suggested reading lists are included.  Price $9.99

TCR3215 - Spotlight on America: Underground Railroad, grades 4-8.  The series allows students to experience in-depth views of specific events or historic eras. The lessons reinforce nonfiction reading skills while connecting social studies to other areas of the curriculum.  Each book features: Reading selections & quizzes, Lesson plans, Student activity pages, Readers' Theater, Culminating activities, Annotated bibliography, Glossary of terms, 48 pages.  Price $9.99

TCR3213 - Colonial America, grades 4-8.  Make history come alive.  Designed to introduce some of the important historical figures & events in American history. Each title in this series includes a balanced variety of activities in reading, language arts, social studies & science.  Includes:  Writing letters, Keeping journals, Writing a "How To" essay,  Readers' Theater, Using maps & timelines,  Holding a classroom Colonial Day, 80 pages.  Price $12.99

TCR3214 - Spotlight on America: Civil War, grades 4-8.  The Spotlight on America series allows students to experience in-depth views of specific events or historic eras. Lessons reinforce nonfiction reading skills while connecting social studies to other areas of the curriculum.  Features:  Reading selections & quizzes, Lesson plans, Student activity pages, Readers' Theater, Culminating activities,  Annotated bibliography, Glossary of terms, 80 pages.  Price $12.99

REM1115A - Famous People, Places & Events, grades 4+.  Eighty-eight intriguing short stories, guaranteed to hold the reader's attention, are followed by questions designed to reinforce specific reading skills. Skills focused:  finding main ideas, detecting sequences, finding facts, locating answers, vocabulary,  word analysis, making inferences & more.  Reading levels have been achieved through the use of controlled vocabulary, simple sentence structure & appropriate illustrations.  Price $12.99

Grade 5

LM096425 - Spectrum Geography, grade 5.  Focusing on 5 geographic themes including location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement & regions. Updated to current national standards, including updated scope & sequence, with updated events & maps. Workbook strengthens geography knowledge & map-reading skills. Includes: Population distribution, Canals/tributaries, Historical events, Ecology & Map skills.  Features age-appropriate workbooks. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in geography fundamentals to ensure successful learning, 128 pages.  Price $9.95

TCR9275 - Down to Earth Geography, grade 5.  Help students become geographically literate & better prepared to participate in a global community.  This book has 18 units, each targeting a specific National Geography Standard. High-interest activities introduce maps, globes, places, regions, environments, societies & more.  Extras include vocabulary practice pages & a CD with maps & activities that can be printed as transparencies or student handouts, 176 pages.  Price $21.99

CD1574 - Discovering the World of Geography, grades 5-6.  Help students use the knowledge & skills learned in geography to interpret & analyze data as it relates to the world. Includes:  maps, charts, diagrams, & graphs based on National Geography standards. Assessments & answer keys are included.  Price $13.99

TCR3395 - Spotlight On America: African Amercians, grades 5-8. In-depth view of people & events of specific eras of American history. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized with research, writing, critical thinking, history & geography. Readers' theater is included. Includes:  African Americans in Early America, Leaders Before the Civil War, War, Reconstruction & Segregation, Leaders from the Civil War to the Great Depression, African Amercian Hereos, 1865-1940, The Civil Rights Movement, 1945-1970, Moments & Movers in the Civil Rights Movement, 96 pages.  Price $13.99

IF87050 - US Government, grades 5-8. Mechanics of our government & the principles grounded in the Constitution.  Declaration of Independence, Constitution, Amendments, separation of powers & our system of checks & balances are explored. Highlights those who served as President.  Highlighting events of importance during each President's administration plus individual cards become tools to learn about each president, 128 pages, 8.5” x 11”.  Price $12.99

CD1360 - US Constitution, grades 5-8.  Build knowledge about the US Constitution with this resource featuring back- ground information about United States history, questions, open-book pretests & a Constitution test. Includes answer keys.  Price $11.99

CD1550 - We the People, grades 5-8.  Includes pertinent information about all 3 branches & levels of government, a response to the tragic events of September 11, 2001, a contact list of government agencies & organizations, Web resources, a bibliography, various activities & more. An answer key is included.  Price $11.99

TCR3234 - Great Inventions & Inventors, grades 5-8.   Encourage students to take an in-depth view of the people & events of specific eras of American history. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, working with maps & more. Lesson plans, reading selections, quizzes & activities cover the topics of inventions during the colonial period & the 19th century, as well as inventions related to agriculture, medicine, transportation & computers, 96 pages.  Price $13.99

TCR3209 - Extraordinary Women, grades 5-8.  Encourage students to take an in-depth view of people & events of specific eras of American history. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, working with maps & more. Lesson plans, reading selections, quizzes & activities cover the topics of abolitionists, women suffrage, Native Americans, reformers, scientists & astronauts, pioneers in medicine, artists, writers & First Ladies, 96 pages.  Price $13.99

TCR3999 - Ancient History Readers' Theater, grades 5+. Relate to the tension of a couple escaping from slavery to freedom. Imagine the terror of wading through water at Omaha Beach as bullets strike their buddies. Visualize Hugh Glass crawling across rocks & cactus on his 100 mile journey to safety. Each of 15 scripts is accompanied by background information, extension activities including literature connections & discussion questions, 112 pages.  Price $14.99

RL915 - CD & Book, grades 5+.  Of all the programs to learn the states & capitals, the cool rap songs make this one fun & simple to use. Positive, motivating lyrics help hold the interest of students, allowing them get top grades. Follow-along book is included with fun facts about states. Delayed answers on some songs allow students to check their progress.  Approximately 27 minutes.  Price $12.99

TCR480 - American History Simulations, grades 5-8.  Students participate in activities that bring to life the Age of Discovery, the Stamp Act, the Revolutionary War & other crucial events. Over 25 activities, 96 pages.  Price $12.99

TCR3047 - Mysteries in History, American History, grades 5-8.   What became of the lost colony at Roanoke?  Who really discovered the Americas?  What caused the Salem witch trials?  Challenge students to explore important unexplained events that helped shape history. Students use simulations, primary source materials & posters to find clues & to make informed decisions about these events. No "right" or "wrong" answers.  Real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate & form conclusions.  Target standards in these areas:  Relationships & patterns in history, Historical perspective, Map skills, Functions of law in society, Presentation skills, 144 pages.  Price $17.99

TCR3147 - Spotlight On America: A Nation of Immigrants, grade 5-8.  Enrich reading in the content areas as students discover the history of immigration in America. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, history & geography. A readers' theater is also included.  Topics include:  The 1st Wave (1600-1775), The 2nd Wave (1820-1870),  The 3rd Wave (1880-1920), Ellis Island: Gateway to America, Angel Island, The 4h Wave, Famous Immigrants, 96 pages.  Price $13.99

TCR3216 - Spotlight on America: Westward Movement, grades 5-8.  Encourage students to take an in-depth view of the people & events of specific eras of American history. Nonfiction reading comprehension is emphasized along with research, writing, critical thinking, working with maps & more. Includes a Readers' Theater, 96 pages.  Price $13.99

REM312 - The 50 States, grades 5-8.    Information-packed crossword puzzles.  From Connecticut to California & New Mexico to New Jersey, each of the country's 50 states is the focus of a unique crossword puzzle. Using an encyclopedia to discover solutions, students learn valuable information about each state. Example:  The name Arizona comes from this Indian word, Nebraska's state flower, The name of Frank Lloyd Wright's estate near Spring Green, Wisconsin, 56 pages.  Price $7.99

REM314 - Landmarks, grades 5-8.  Information-packed crossword puzzles.  From the Empire State Building to Mount Rushmore & the Liberty Bell to the Grand Canyon, 25 major US landmarks are each the focus of a unique crossword puzzle.  Gathering information is the task behind each exercise. Using an encyclopedia to discover solutions, students learn valuable information about each well-known place or thing.  Examples:  Niagra Falls is located on this river, Deposits of ____ were discovered in Death Valley in 1873, 36 pages.  Price $6.99

CD1367 - World Civilizations & Cultures, grades 5-8+.  This resource highlights the achievements of important civilizations, examines their contributions to modern society & covers the development of primitive to more recent civilizations. Includes crossword puzzles, quizzes, activities & answer keys.  Price $13.99

CD1572 - Understanding Investment & the Stock Market, grades 5-8+.   Familiarize students with the basics of investing in the stock market. Discuss the history & operation of the stock market, as well as investment vehicles & options. Includes puzzles, games & worksheets to reinforce key concepts. An answer key is also included.  Price $9.99

CD1318 - Basic Economics, grades 5-8+.  Twelve sections, each with worksheets & Internet activities, introduce supply & demand, government’s effects on economic behavior, the economic cycle & much more. Answer key & review pages included.  Price $12.99

CD1336 - Social Studies Skills Made Easy, grades 5-8+.  Survey the geography, history, government, economics & culture of the United States. Special emphasis is given to interpreting graphs & charts as well as understanding population growth.  Price $13.99

CD1921 - US History Time Line Topper, grades 5-8+.  Included are eight 8.5” tall die-cut panels that measure 16’ long when fully assembled. Resource guide provided.  Price $12.99

CD1302 - Renaissance, grades 5-8+. Bring the Renaissance to life while exploring Leonardo da Vinci, Michelangelo & much more.  Price $12.99

CD1829 - Greek & Roman Mythology, grades 5-8+.  Integrates mythology, geography, creative writing & storytelling through mythological stories, maps, charts & worksheets.  Price $14.99

CD1885 - Economics & You, grades 5-8+.  Bring economic theory into real-world situations. Includes an introduction to economics, case studies, articles, puzzles & more.  Price $9.99

CD1899 - Holocaust, grades 5-8+.  Examine political views, concentration camps, the Jewish resistance, Nuremberg & more. Students will be challenged by vocabulary, quotes & critical thinking exercises.  Price $12.99

CD404133 - World Geography Puzzles, grades 5-8+.  Explore the 5 themes of geography & the continents of the world with crosswords, word searches, word scrambles, decoding, hidden messages & last letter/first letter puzzles. Reinforce the vocabulary & concepts of location, place, human-environment interaction, movement & regions. Activities for each continent highlight cities, physical features, cultures, ideas & more, 80 pages.  Price $12.99

CD404136 - US Presidents: Past & Present, grades 5-8+.   Provides historical backgrounds on the US presidents. Read about their early lives, careers before becoming president, presidency & their lives after leaving office. Reinforce reading with the Points to Ponder short-answer questions & do extra research into related topics with the Explore History section. Includes introductory material on presidential candidates, campaigns & fun facts about presidential firsts, 160 pages.  Price $14.99

CD1886 - Mayan, Incan, & Aztec Civilizations, grades  5+.  Focuses on differences in the culture of ancient civilizations of Central & S America. Includes the arrival of man, Mayan way of life, Incan arts, llamas, Aztec daily life, arrival of the Spaniards & more.  Historic exploration, biographies, time lines, maps, reproducible activities & answer key are included.  Provides captivating, supplemental books & decorative resources to complement middle & upper-grade classrooms. Product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts & character. Provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards & interactive whiteboards, 128 pages.  Price $13.99

CD1887 - The American Revolution, grades 5+. Highlights events, battles & people from the 1st inhabitants of N America to the new republic. Includes:  1st colonies, slavery, new France, George III, Boston Tea Party, Confederation & more.  Biographies, time lines, maps, reproducible activities & answer key are included.  Provides captivating, supplemental books & decorative resources to complement middle & upper-grade classrooms. Product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts & character. Provides innovative classroom solutions for bulletin boards & interactive whiteboards, 144 pages.  Price $14.99

Grade 6

LM096426 Spectrum Geography, grade 6.  Focusing on 5 geographic themes including location, place, human/environmental interaction, movement & regions. Updated to current national standards, including updated scope & sequence, with updated events & maps. Workbook strengthens geography knowledge & map-reading skills. Includes: Early human migration, World religions, Current events, Ecoregions & Map skills.  Features age-appropriate workbooks. Developed with the latest standards-based teaching methods that provide targeted practice in geography fundamentals to ensure successful learning, 128 pages.  Price $9.95

TCR2929 - Differentiated Lessons & Assessments: Social Studies, grade 6.  Practical strategies, activities & assessments help differentiate lessons to meet the individual needs, styles & abilities. Includes: key concepts, discussion topics, vocabulary & assessments in addition to a wide range of activities for visual, logical, verbal, musical & kinesthetic learners. Include generic strategies & activities for differentiating lessons & McREL content standards.  Topics include: Ancient Civilizations, Ancient Egypt, Ancient China, Ancient India & Persia, Ancient Greece, Ancient Rome, Byzantine Empire & Islam, Europe in the Middle Ages, & The Renaissance, 224 pages.  Price $19.99

TCR8038 - Nonfiction Reading Comprehension: Social Studies, grade 6.   High-interest, nonfiction articles help students learn about social studies topics while developing skills in reading comprehension. Each story is followed by questions that cover main idea, detail, vocabulary & critical reasoning. The format is similar to that of standardized tests, so as students progress through the book's units, they are preparing for success in testing, 144 pages.  Price $16.99

CD1575 - Discovering the World of Geography, grades 6-7.  Help students use the knowledge & skills learned in geography to interpret & analyze data as it relates to the world. Includes:  maps, charts, diagrams & graphs based on National Geography standards. Assessments & answer keys are included.  Price $13.99

REM311 - US Presidents, grades 6-8.  Historic crossword puzzles.  From George Washington (name his plantation home) to Ronald Reagan (name his birthplace), each of the 44 US presidents is the focus of a unique crossword puzzle. Using an encyclopedia to discover solutions, students learn valuable information about some of our country's most important historical figures, 48-page book.  Price $7.99

CD404038 - US History, grades 6+. Biographies of people who have helped shape African-American history in the US, from Harriet Tubman to Martin Luther King, Jr., to Condoleezza Rice. Includes time lines plus activities & essays. Excellent for essay writing, as a full unit or supplement. Supports NCSS standards & national standards for History, 128 pages.  Price $12.99

CD404039 - US History, grades 6+. Covers critical America before 1865, from the arrival of the Mayflower to the end of the Civil War. Includes:  essay-writing, & time lines. Excellent as a full unit or as a supplement. Supports NCSS standards as well as national standards for History, 128 pages.  Price $12.99

CD404040 - US History, grades 6+.  Critical events from the end of the Civil War through Reconstruction, 2 world wars & the Civil Rights movement up to the present. Includes biographical sketches, activities, essays & timelines. Supports NCSS standards as well as national standards for History, 128 pages.  Price $12.99

CD1576 - Discovering the World of Geography, grades 7-8.  Help students use the knowledge & skills learned in geography to interpret & analyze data as it relates to the world. Includes:  maps, charts, diagrams & graphs based on National Geography standards.  Assessments & answer keys are included.  Price $13.99

TCR8187 - Social Studies Lessons Using Graphic Organizers, grades 7-8. Gaphic organizers in social studies increase retention of critical information, they improve thinking skills & prepare students for standardized tests. Presents 22 standards-based lessons using 22 different graphic organizers. The graphic organizers are also on a CD, so they can be printed as overheads or student handouts, 96 pages.  Price $15.99

EP062 - Ancient Greece.  Hands-on Heritage™ Activity Book. Make learning social studies fun. This book is loaded with historical information, arts, crafts, games, cooking & more. Learn-&-do activities across the curriculum effectively portray life in other cultures & other times. Detailed instructions & material lists make planning a breeze & history fun, 8.5” x 11”, 48 pages.  Price $7.99

EP107 - Revolutionary War.   Hands-on Heritage™ Activity Book.  Make learning social studies fun. This book is loaded with historical information, arts, crafts, games, cooking & more. Learn-&-do activities across the curriculum effectively portray life in other cultures & other times. Detailed instructions & material lists make planning a breeze & history fun, 8.5” x 11”, 48 pages.  Price $7.99

CD1953 - Historical Maps of The United States. Seven 17” x 24” maps feature the acquisition of territory in the United States from Colonial times to the present. Resource guide included.  Price $15.99

EP274R - Meet the men who shaped the world, a nation & the creative course of civilization. Easy-to-read biography, quotes, maps, data bank of biographical milestones, interesting facts & personal anecdotes. Students engage in thought-provoking activities designed to spark writing, research, discussion, problem-solving & more. Create instant bulletin boards or interactive learning centers.  Includes all 44 US Presidents, including our 44th president Barack Obama, 8.5 x 11".  Price $24.99

EP286R - Famous FacesTM, US Presidents Mini-Portraits. Meet the men who shaped the world, a nation & the creative course of civilization. Contains an easy-to-read biography, quotes, maps, a data bank of biographical milestones, interesting facts & personal anecdotes. Students engage in thought-provoking activities designed to spark writing, research, problem-solving, discussion & more. Create instant bulletin boards or interactive learning centers.  Includes all 44 US Presidents & our 44th president Barack Obama, 4” x 5”.  Price $7.99

EP107 - Revolutionary War.   Hands-on Heritage™ Activity Book.  Make learning social studies fun. This book is loaded with historical information, arts, crafts, games, cooking & more. Learn-&-do activities across the curriculum effectively portray life in other cultures & other times. Detailed instructions & material lists make planning a breeze & history fun, 8.5” x 11”, 48 pages.  Price $7.99

EP3050 - Colonial America. Bring the past to life in an exciting way with this collection of images. Features:  Thirty-two 6” x 8”cards, historic drawings, paintings, photos, cartoons or other visual primary sources. Each card back includes information about the visual & asks questions under the headings "What Do You See?", "Thinking About the Picture" & "Using Your Imagination." Cards may be used individually, groups or as a focus for discussion or writing activities.  Numbered cards illustrate the topic chronologically.  Teacher guide provides a brief narrative of the cards & suggestions for use.  Price $9.99

CD1953 - Historical Maps of The United States. Seven 17” x 24” maps feature the acquisition of territory in the United States from Colonial times to the present. Resource guide included.  Price $15.99