Appreciating other lands and cultures. The history, language, customs, and cultures of Greece, Holland, Italy, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria are all topics covered in this informative book. As students learn about these far off places and work the accompanying activities, they will build comprehension. The 30 illustrated exercises here enhance learning with information-packed stories about each country. The Greek history of the Olympic Games is covered, as is a recipe for German Potato Salad. There is even a lesson on the Holidays in Holland. Learning has never been so much fun.Reading Level 3

These high-interest, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus entirely on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! Students will read 12 short stories all about cowboys. Each story introduces vocabulary words to know and is followed by a comprehension question. 18 Additional Activities Cover: - counting - context clues - following directions - critical thinking skills - alphabetizing - finding details - vocabulary - math word problems - grammar - comprehension - map reading - graphing - drawing solutions - thinking skills - and more!

These high-interest, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus entirely on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! Students will read 12 short stories all about weather. Each story introduces vocabulary words to know and is followed by a comprehension question. 18 Additional Activities Cover: - counting - context clues - following directions - critical thinking skills - alphabetizing - finding details - vocabulary - math word problems - grammar - comprehension - map reading - graphing - drawing solutions - thinking skills - and more!

These high-interest, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus entirely on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! Students will read 12 short stories all about deserts and desert animals. Each story introduces vocabulary words to know and is followed by a comprehension question. 18 Additional Activities Cover: - counting - context clues - following directions - critical thinking skills - alphabetizing - finding details - vocabulary - math word problems - grammar - comprehension - map reading - graphing - drawing solutions - thinking skills - and more!

These high-interest, comprehensive, and easy-to-use activities focus entirely on building basic skills and cover the following subject areas: reading, writing, language, creative and critical thinking, science, social studies, and more! Students will read 12 short stories all about oceans. Each story introduces vocabulary words to know and is followed by a comprehension question. 18 Additional Activities Cover: - counting - context clues - following directions - critical thinking skills - alphabetizing - finding details - vocabulary - math word problems - grammar - comprehension - map reading - graphing - drawing solutions - thinking skills - and more!

Appreciating other lands and cultures. The history, language, customs, and cultures of Russia, China, India, Japan, the Philippines, and Thailand are all topics covered in this informative book. As students learn about these far off places and work the accompanying activities, they will build comprehension. The 30 illustrated exercises here enhance learning with information-packed stories about each country. The “space race” between Russia and the U.S. is covered, as is an explanation of why Japan is called the “land of the rising sun.” There is even a lesson on Chinese symbols. Learning has never been so much fun.Reading Level 3

Understanding and creating maps. This book presents 52 actual and fictional maps to demonstrate that there is more to mapping than fold-up road maps and spinning globes. Park maps, property maps, street maps, regional maps, state maps, country maps, world maps, and more are presented. By the time students complete the exercises found here, they will know how to use accurate directional words and indicators, and will be adept at interpreting the information given on different types of maps. They will be able to recognize picture symbols used on maps, identify routes from place to place, and effectively use a map grid. Students will have fun while learning a practical life skill.

Taking instructions while learning directions. Example: A floorplan is shown. Put a toy box in the southeast corner of the room. Put a red rug in front of the couch.Given specific instructions for placing furniture and objects on various household floor plans, students practice north, south, east, west directions and execute position-in-space concepts like Around, In Front, Between, and Behind. Floor plans include the Living Room, Playroom, Kitchen, Bedroom, and Entire House. With each of the 65 lessons, directions become increasingly more detailed. So, whether students cut-and-paste, draw, or place-and-mark the objects, they address a number of skills including comprehension, thinking, fine motor, eye-hand, visual perception, and creativity.

Information-packed crossword puzzles! Twenty-four major cities in the U.S. are each the focus of a unique crossword puzzle. From Phoenix to Philadelphia and 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. Examples: - About one-third of Miami’s population come from this country. - This U.S. President was assassinated in Dallas on November 22, 1963.

Information-packed crossword puzzles! From Connecticut to California and 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. Examples: - The name Arizona comes from this Indian word. - Nebraska’s state flower. - The name of Frank Lloyd Wright’s estate near Spring Green, Wisconsin.

Information-packed crossword puzzles! From the Empire State Building to Mount Rushmore and the Liberty Bell to the Grand Canyon, 25 major U.S. 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.

Taking instructions while learning directions. Example: A map is presented. Place the bus north of the entrance to the school. Place a bridge across the stream.Each of the 30 maps in this book are accompanied by symbols - and directions for drawing their placement. Exercises begin with eight directions and progress to 15 directions. Through the lessons in this learning unit, students will practice such skills as following directions, logical thinking, sequencing, fine motor, eye-hand coordination, and visual perception. In addition, they will learn north, south, east, west, northwest, southeast, etc. directions and exercise concentration skills.

This unit focuses on the eight regions of the US: the New England, the Mid-Atlantic, the South Atlantic, the Northeastern, the Southern, the North Central, the Rocky Mountain, and the Pacific states. Five exercises are devoted to information about each region and include map activities, puzzles, and comprehension questions. Use the lessons here as an insightful introduction or effective review of U.S. geography! Reading Level 3-4

SCORE! By researching important facts about each of the 50 states you can win! Students use the encyclopedia to complete a word puzzle and add to their score with each correct answer. A fun way to sharpen encyclopedia skills and learn about the exciting states in the U.S. at the same time. 56 pages. Examples: Arizona: “The Grand Canyon is found along the ___ River.” New Hampshire: “What is the home of the U.S. Navy’s first shipbuilding yard?”As students learn about each state in the union, they will hone their research skills.

Embracing and understanding cultural differences. From information about Chinese, Japanese, and Vietnamese immigration to America, to the culinary, arts, and languages of Asian Americans, this book’s cross-curriculum activities will teach students about an important segment of this country’s population. Activities here include reading, comprehension, language arts, math, social studies, critical thinking, following directions, and listening skills. This 48-page book includes an answer key.

From Australia to Tanzania and beyond - your students will love discovering fascinating facts about faraway places while they improve their reading comprehension, writing and research skills. Students read a high-interest article about each country or continent then answer specific reading comprehension questions that encourage them to read for details and find facts. In addition, a variety of extended bonus activities are included to insure that your students receive a thorough understanding of each country while building basic skills. Bonus activities include: extended writing activities for each country, extended "Research-the-Facts" activities for each country, "World-Record Facts" and activities, "Write-to-the-Embassy" bonus activities, and more!

Students of all ages will have a great time using the large, colorful U.S. map (included) to guide them as they travel across the country via hypothetical situations. From Alaska to West Virginia, and Seattle to Boston, students follow directions and pinpoint locations in a series of clever activities designed to improve reading, critical thinking, social studies, and map skills. Delightful, hands-on exercises focus on direction, position, distance, and comparison. State abbreviations, nicknames, products, industry, zip codes, and time zones are also introduced. In addition, some activities include the use of charts which contain facts about specific states or geographic regions. Together, these activities provide a wonderful opportunity for students to read and analyze information, draw conclusions, and SEE the USA!

This activity-packed book is a great way to improve reading, writing, and research skills while teaching general knowledge and fascinating facts about the United States. Reading Comprehension: Students read a simple presentation of information about each state and then answer specific questions designed to improve reading comprehension. Skills include reading for details, locating information, and finding facts. Writing Skills get perfected as students complete bonus writing activities for every state! Research Skills get a workout as students "look-up" key information in an encyclopedia or on the Internet to help them complete the "Research the Facts" activities. Also included: United States outline maps; list of states, capitals, and abbreviations; a capitals and abbreviations test page; addresses where students can write to receive information about each state; a letter format which may be addressed to request information from a state; and more!

From Australia to Zambia and beyond - your students will love discovering fascinating facts about faraway places while they improve their reading comprehension and geography skills. Students zero in on specific areas of the world as they use the colorful, 11x17" map (included) and a variety of other maps to learn about other lands. Skills emphasized in this book include: recognizing that a map is a symbolic representation of all or part of the earth, using a legend or key, using symbols and patterns to interpret features, using terms of direction (far, near, above, below, etc.), using cardinal directions (north, south, east, west), and much more!

Grade Level: 4-8 Reading Level: 3-4 This activity-packed book is a great way to improve reading, writing, and research skills while teaching general knowledge and fascinating facts about the United States. Reading Comprehension: Students read a simple presentation of information about each state and then answer specific questions designed to improve reading comprehension. Skills include reading for details, locating information, and finding facts. Writing Skills get perfected as students complete bonus writing activities for every state! Research Skills get a workout as students “look-up” key information in an encyclopedia or on the Internet to help them complete the “Research the Facts” activities. Also included: United States outline maps; list of states, capitals, and abbreviations; a capitals and abbreviations test page; addresses where students can write to receive information about each state; a letter format which may be addressed to request information from a state; and more!