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Written in language the student can understand, this book explains what having a healthy body means, why it's important, and how to achieve it. The information on nutrients in food…
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What is the difference between a town and a city? What are some of the jobs needed to keep a city functioning? Where are they done? What does a factory…
This beautifully illustrated book introduces young students to the fascinating subject of human anatomy. Punctuated with interesting tidbits, this book introduces the main body systems and their parts and functions…
This book gives young scientists all they need to know to begin using microscopes, discovering the unseen world all around them.
Along with simple but informative explanations of how to…
What actually happens when your heart goes lub-dub, lub-dub, lub-dub? Where does blood enter your heart? How exactly does it move through the heart and get to the different parts…
From the smallest flower to the tallest tree, plants are all around us. With so many plants in the world,
there’s so much to discover about them. What makes plants…
This is a book about maps and globes, how they work, and how to use them to find places on the earth, both locally and globally. The amply-illustrated text introduces…
The Young Scientist - An Introduction to Observation and Discovery is a lively, engaging exploration of what science is, and what it means to be a scientist.
Told through stories…
This course covers bacteria, and the basic biology behind yogurt making. The accompanying Learning Guide directs the student in making both plain and fruit yogurt. A troubleshooting section is included.
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Let's Make Things Go - All About Engines for Young Scientists is a simple, general introduction to engines. The amply illustrated text explains, clearly and simply, what machines and engines…
This simple book gives simple directions for using a stove burner, boiling water in a pan, use of a double boiler, and how to use a food grater and colander…
This book is a great resource for young students to learn about various topics on cleaning such as using a mop, scrub brushes, floor cleaners, vacuuming and more.
This simple book for young children explains what dust is, where it comes from, why living and working places should be free of dust and how to accomplish that. Great…
This friendly book helps a young student understand the purpose of manners--to simply help one get along with others. It includes very basic manners related to communicating with others, wearing…
Using a straightforward approach, this book gives simple basics on short story writing. It includes information such as simple outlining, seven writer's skills, creating characters, and tips on getting one's…
How can we tell if it is going to rain soon? What is the jet stream? This illustrated book introduces the fascinating subject of weather, including how the sun affects…
Why are frogs and toads called amphibians? How are they different from reptiles? Where are you most likely to find wild amphibians? In this illustrated book, students find out interesting…
How does a bird grow inside an egg? Why do woodpeckers peck at trees? What makes a hummingbird hum? I
How do fish breathe? Is an eel really a fish? How are sharks different from other kinds of fish?In this illustrated course, the student gets to choose from 11 practical…
How are all insects alike? How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? In this illustrated course, the student gets to choose from eleven projects where he can study live…
What does "warm blooded" mean? How do mice and squirrels keep their teeth from growing too long? Which mammals are the fastest runners? What is a mammal anyway? In this…
What does "cold-blooded" mean? Do reptiles have voices? Do any reptiles eat plants? In this illustrated course, the student gets to choose from eight projects where he can study live…
Our Amazing Planet: Introduction to Geography for Young Scientists begins with a brief explanation of geography as a science. Its clear, simple text then launches into a study of the…
Beginning with atoms and electrons, and positive and negative charges, this amply-illustrated book explains, simply and clearly, what electricity is and how it is generated and distributed through the power…
World of Machines: An Introduction to Simple Machines for Young Scientists is an exploration of basic laws of physics, and the functions and uses of six simple machines.
Students are…
How to Manage Your Money presents the topics of budgeting, savings, interest, checking accounts and their reconciliation, online banking, and the difference between debit and credit cards--all at a level…
The accompanying learning guide steers the student step-by-step through the book, including practical applications of observant and honest research using contemporary research tools, and a basic tutorial on Internet research…
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In this illustrated book, students are introduced to the concepts of energy, electrons and electrical energy. They learn about voltage, current and resistance, and Ohm’s law, which relates to all…
This book provides easy-to-read information on successful public speaking, including types of speeches, speech writing and delivery basics, opening and closing a speech and common public speaking errors. The accompanying…
This is a useful companion glossary for anyone reading or teaching The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien.
A useful companion glossary for anyone reading or teaching The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin.
This glossary of roughly 180 terms includes art terms and translations of many Italian words and phrases used in The Agony and the Ecstasy by Irving Stone.
This book covers the basic skills involved in writing general essays in a simple and friendly way. Topics include the importance of interest and having a message, the parts of…
This book contains a simple, straightforward discussion about the beginning of life and how a baby grows and develops in the mother's body. Hand-drawn, tastefully done illustrations accompany the text.
Written as a tool for students ages 12-14. Derivations for 11,450 commonly used words. A brief history of the English language, common symbols and terms found in dictionary derivations, a…
A comprehensive glossary of cultural and historical terms used in Doctor Zhivago by Boris Pasternak. There are 100 entries including Russian words, religious terms and more that can't commonly be…
This book provides math skills that a person needs for everyday life. The math that's needed to address useful real life activities are presented in a simple, straightforward way. Topics…
This is a comprehensive glossary of the history, geography, seamanship and customs as represented in Carry On, Mr. Bowditch by Jean Lee Latham, a book about the first half of…
This book covers basic parts of speech, sentence structure, paragraph organization and how to revise and proofread one’s work.
An engaging look at the relationship of Earth to the sun, moon, other planets and asteroids. With accompanying Learning Guide student will learn about how the earth turns, why there…
This fully illustrated book combines map and globe skills with an engaging look at the land forms, climate zones and biomes of our planet. With the accompanying learning guide, the…
This is a comprehensive glossary of the history, languages and customs of Indian jungle life as represented in the stories of The Jungle Book, Book 1 by Rudyard Kipling.
This workbook accompanies the main Working With Grammar text, and provides all of the exercises that help students apply what they are learning. Working With Grammar is a general grammar…
In a friendly and inviting way, this book covers the main topics useful for writing essays that have impact. With the accompanying learning guide, students learn and practice the ins…
This glossary may be used to help you enjoy To Kill a Mockingbird by Harper Lee.
In this simple book, the young student learns how to follow a simple recipe, set the baking temperature on the oven and use basic baking equipment: measuring cups and spoons…
This book teaches a young student why it is important to wash dishes, and how to wash dishes and pots and pans in the sink. The student learns about scrubbers…
