Synopsis: Incidents from the life of Pecos Bill, from his childhood among the coyotes to his unusual wedding day.

Synopsis: Recounts how the Cherokees, after fighting to keep their land in the nineteenth century, were forced to leave and travel 1200 miles to a new settlement in Oklahoma, a terrible journey known as the Trail of Tears.

Synopsis: In "Tools for Teaching," Dr. Jones describes the skills by which exceptional teachers make the classroom a place of success and enjoyment for both themselves and their students. Tools for Teaching integrates the management of discipline, instruction and motivation into a system that allows you to reduce the stress of teaching by preventing most management headaches. These skills are made accessable through practical, down-to-earth language and…

Synopsis: Collection of myths from Greece, where they were used to explain how the world came about and how things worked. Includes "Pandora's Box," "Midas and the Golden Touch," and several stories about the Trojan War.

Synopsis: Barnum Brown's (1873-1963) parents named him after the circus icon P.T. Barnum, hoping that he would do something extraordinary--and he did! As a paleontologist for the American Museum of Natural History, he discovered the first documented skeleton of the Tyrannosaurus Rex, as well as most of the other dinosaurs on display there today.

Synopsis: In this follow-up to the best-selling Phonics From A-Z, you get what you need to teach the phonics your students need: concise background in linguistics you need to know, lively, ready-made lessons for teaching phonics, syllabification, and root words, extensive word lists, quick assessments, daily activities and games, and more. All delivered in a simple, teacher-friendly format. With this book, all your students will learn to read with…

Synopsis: Seven tall tales from America, Ireland, Burma, and Syria. Includes the legendary Paul Bunyan and Pecos Bill. The Irish tale "Oona and the giants" tells how the wife of one giant outwits another giant. Grade I braille. 1993

Synopsis: A collection of sixteen of Aesop's fables from Greece adapted for new readers.

Synopsis: Initially adapted from Van de Walle's market-leading textbook, Elementary and Middle School Mathematics, the Van de Walle Professional Mathematics Series are practical guides for developmentally appropriate, student-centered mathematics instruction from best selling mathematics methods authors John Van de Walle, Karen Karp, LouAnn Lovin, and Jennifer Bay-Williams. Specially designed for in-service teachers, each volume of the series focuses on…

Synopsis: Presents summaries, lesson ideas, grade levels, ISBNs, and publisher information on books useful for teaching elementary and middle school students writing skills; arranges the texts by skill area, including voice, word choice, organization, and sentence fluency.

Synopsis: Writing nonfiction represents a big step for most students. Most young writers are not intimidated by personal narrative, fiction, or even poetry, but when they try to put together a "teaching book," report, or persuasive essay, they often feel anxious and frustrated.JoAnn Portalupi and Ralph Fletcher believe that young nonfiction writers supply plenty of passion, keen interest, and wonder. Teachers can provide concrete strategies to help…

Synopsis: Use assessment to inform instruction and learning in the science classroom!Science education expert Page Keeley shares 75 specific techniques that help K–12 science teachers determine students’ understanding of key concepts and design learning opportunities that will deepen students’ mastery of content and standards. These flexible assessments can be used with any science curriculum, and the author describes: How each technique promotes student…

Synopsis: Before Wilma Rudolph was five years old, polio had paralyzed her left leg. Everyone said she would never walk again, but Wilma refused to believe it. She became the first American woman to earn three gold medals in a single olympiad.

Synopsis: Part of a major reprinting of renowned naturalist Jim Arnosky's beloved All About series, All About Lizards is a thorough and colorful introduction to the world of lizards.In Spring 08, Scholastic Nonfiction is relaunching Arnosky's treasured All About series with all-new paperback covers! In All About Lizards, Arnosky shows how lizards grow and live, answering kids' biggest questions about these animals, such as: Can lizards really change…

Synopsis: VersaTiles® combines the captivating challenge of a puzzle with the purposeful practice of an activity book. Phonics, Word Attack, & Vocabulary - This is a single copy available for purchase as a 5-pack (929025R-5).

Synopsis: Designed to teach lay people methods of assisting someone who may be in the early stages of developing a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

Synopsis: From Native American traditions to immigrant inventions, from diversity to democracy, from ice cream cones to apple pie, this picture book is filled with fun facts and historical trivia, celebrating the melting pot and mosaic that is America. Did you know that the inventor of American cheese actually came from Canada? Or that founding father Benjamin Franklin was inspired to create a democratic society by a confederacy of Native American tribes…

Synopsis: Transform your co-teaching partnership in just 30 daysIn 30 Days to the Co-Taught Classroom, authors Paula Kluth and Julie Causton will teach you all you need to know about collaboration in 30 days. Yes, you read that right! In just 30 days, they will introduce you to the information, competencies and habits you will need to become a great co-teaching partner. The authors will help you get to know your co-teacher, understand each of your roles,…

Synopsis: Step into the White House to learn about the leaders of the United States. Each President has a unique story told with photos and illustrations. Learn interesting facts and have fun along the way!

Synopsis: More than two hundred years ago, two thousand people lived in the town of Williamsburg, Virginia. This book tells you what it was like to grow up in colonial days, before there was a United States of America.