Bill Nye DVDs. Grades 4-9 National School Products. Bill Nye the Science Guy provides easy access to hard science. What’s his secret? A fast-paced approach blending humorous hijinks and hands-on activities. Bill encourages kids to ask hard questions…then shows them how to discover fascinating answers. Each DVD is 26 minutes.
EC-33, C-178 Life Science (Plants & Animals) 20 DVD set, $539.00. The set includes titles: Amphibians, Animal Locomotion, Biodiversity, Birds, Cells, Dinosaurs, Farming, Fish, Food Web, Evolution, Insects, Invertebrates, Life Cycles, Mammals, Marine Mammals, Flowers, Plants, Populations, Reptiles, and Spiders.
EC-32, C-177 Earth Science. 19 DVD set. Includes the titles: Archaeology, Atmosphere, Caves, Climates, Earthquakes, Erosion, Fossils, Garage, Earth’s Crust, Earth’s Seasons, Ocean Exploration, Oceanography, Pollution Solutions, Rocks & Soil, Storms, Volcanoes, Water Cycle, Waves, and Wind.
EC-31, C-176 Solar Systems. 6 DVD set $169.00. This set includes titles: Comets & Meteors, Moon, Outer Space, Planets, Space Exploration, and Sun.
EC-30, C-175 Habitats. 6 DVD set. Includes the titles: Deserts, Forests, Lakes & Ponds, Ocean Life, Rivers & Streams, and Wetlands.
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EC-29 Mavis Beacon Teaches Typing Deluxe 20. National School Products. Grades 3-12, $79.95.
This acclaimed typing tutor provides dynamic one-on-one keyboarding instruction and assessment for students at all levels. Students will improve their speed and accuracy through customizable lessons, challenging drills, and a collection of engaging, skill-building games. Mac OS X & Win XP/Vista.
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E-C 27 Word Munchers for the 21st Century. PCI Education ($69.95) (Reading level K-5, Grade Level K-8)
Engaging software that enhances reading and grammar skills. Students in grades K-8 practice reading skills as they journey through outer space in this engaging program. The fun, quick-paced software focuses on four main skill categories: Letter Recognition, Phonics, Vocabulary, and Grammar. Subcategories include: consonant and vowel sounds, rhyming words, parts of speech, prefixes, and suffixes. Includes a Teacher Guide with complete game play instructions, a correlation chart of skills by grade level to national standards, and a complete list of program words by grade level. Windows 2000/XP/Vista, Mac OS X (2010)
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E-C 26 Just for Boys/Girls Series. PCI Education ($77.70) (Grades 1-3, 4-6, 6-8)
Appeal to all your students with the gender-specific topics in these interesting collections of original fiction and nonfiction, short stories, articles, interviews, biographies, and more. Just for Boys: 96 page books cover sports, dinosaurs, and other topics that are sure to capture their interest. Just for Girls 96 page books feature topics like fashion, rainbows, and best friends that are sure to grab their attention. (2010)
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E-C 25 Intermediate Reading Comprehension Kits. Bright Apple ($154.99)
Once students master the sounds, help them practice their comprehension skills with these leveled story cards. Each 50-story card set contains 10 reading selections for each reading level. Kit includes 50 sequential cards with multiple-choice comprehension questions plus a sturdy storage box. (2010) Grade level 2-6
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E-C 23 Up With Language Series. Remedia Publications ($68.99) Grades 3-8.
Discover specific language skills with these easy-to-use books filled with solid, targeted, skill-building activities. Each activitiy book is loaded with practice, and superb as an introduction or review. Set includes: Punctuation, Nouns & Pronouns, Adjectives & Adverbs, Verbs, and Capitalization. Terrific for stuggling students who have trouble remembering the basics!!
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E-C 22 Super Study Skills (DVD). Boulden Publishing. ($39.95) (Grade 3-5)
Students often struggle to get organized, take clear notes, gather materials, study for quizzes, and master vital school skills. This video provides kids with the tools they need to improve. Produced by experienced teachers, this video features enthusiastic young hosts, interesting narration, colorful graphics, lively music, real-life examples, and lots of humor! 27 minutes, DVD and Teacher’s Guide.
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E-C 21 Beay, Erin Activities for Students With Special Needs: A Social Skills Curriculum & CD. National Center for Youth Issues. ($26.95) (Grade 2-6)
For years educators have been adapting materials for students with special needs. This program, written by special needs counselors, was designed to help school-age children with special needs learn and practice appropriate social skills and improve their interactions with peers and adults. This program is appropriate for students diagnosed with Autism, ADHD, Intellectual Disabilities, Learning Disabilities, Behavioral Disabilities, and Emotional Difficulties. Each of the eleven units includes a variety of activities and a description of their purpose and how they can be used. Included is a CD which allows for easy reproduction in either black and white or color. Topics include Friendship, Honesty, Teamwork, Sharing, Self-Awareness, Manners, Respect, Responsibility, Feelings, Listening, and Anger Management. Softcover, 136 pg
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E-C 20 Berger, Cathryn Kaye, M.A. The Complete Guide to Service Learning-Proven, Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, and Social Actions. YouthLight Inc. ($37.99) Grades K-12
Service learning can be so much more than picking up trash or cleaning up graffiti – although both are great places to start. A treasury of activities, ideas, and resources, this eloquent, exhilarating guide can help educators and youth workers engage young hearts and minds in reaching out and giving back. Chapters cover a variety of common service-learning themes including animals, the environment, hunger and homelessness, community safety, literacy, and social justice. Each includes inspiring quotations, background information and resources, preparation antivities, real-life examples, and ideas that have worked for other educators.
E-C 8 Wyss, Johann. Great Illustrated Classics: The Swiss Family Robinson. In a specially adapted version by Eliza Gatewood Warren. ($9.95) Grades 4-8
This classic is modified and has a lower reading level for students. The Robinson family-shipwrecked on a desert island-must discover hidden strength in themselves to survive! This timeless story of inner resources and family love has thrilled and delighted young readers for over a hundred years. Hardcover, 238 pgs.
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E-C 7 Pyle, Howard Great Illustrated Classics: The Merry Adventures of Robin Hood In a specially adapted version by Deborah Kestel. ($9.95) (Grade 4-8)
This classic is modified and has a lower reading level for students. The brave and bold outlaw, Robin Hood, and his merry band of followers roam through Sherwood Forest robbing the rich and aiding the poor. Clad in Lincoln green, they elude and evade the Sheriff of Nottingham who is derermined to catch them. Join them on their merry and bold adventures as they outsmart the Sheriff and make new friends. Their amazing exploiits have thrilled and delighted young readers for centuries. Hardcover, 238
E-C 6 Melville, Herman Great Illustrated Classics: Mobey Dick In a specially adapted version by Shirley Bogart. ($9.95) (Grade 4-8)
This classic is modified and has a lower reading level for students. Ishmael, a young school teacher, signs up on a whaling ship to seek adventure. With his unexpected friend, Queequeg, a cannigbal harpooner, he joins the Pequod, captained by the mysterious Ahab. But Ahab is only interested inseekig revenge upon the great white whale, Mody Dick, who took off Ahab’s leg on an earlier trip. It’s a hair-raising whale hunt where Ishmail’s search for adventure turns into a desperate wish to survive! Hardcover, 238 pgs.
E-C 5 Twain, Mark Great Illustrated Classics: The Adventures of Tom Sawyer In a specially adapted version by Deidre S Laiken. ($9.95) (Grade 4-8)
This classic is modified and has a lower reading level for students. Join Tom Sawyer and his friends in a series of fantastic adventures: forming secret societies, pretending to be pirates, attending their own funerals, and even solving a murder. Travel down the Mississippi River to a small town in Missouri where each day brings a new adventure and find out just how exciting a boy’s live can be! Hardcover, 238 pgs.
E-C 3 Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book of Faces Little, Brown, and Co. ($9.95) (Grade K-6)
Simple step-by-step instructions for drawing a wide variety of faces reflecting various emotions and professions. Step by step examples are provided to draw a variety of faces that will bring out the artistic creativeness in any child. Also look at EC-2 Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book: Make a World for more drawing ideas. Hardcover, 30 pgs.
E-C 2 Ed Emberley’s Drawing Book : Make a World Little, Brown, and Co. ($9.95) (Grade K-6)
