Teacher created materials jul 2012 (20 Ergebnisse)

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imagine being lost and stranded in the desert. Would you know what to do to survive This useful nonfiction title explains the important skills needed to survive in the desert.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - History is full of unsolved crimes, mysterious disappearances, and strange sightings. Readers will discover some of the most well-known mysteries in history--including Amelia Earhart, Big Foot, and the Salem Witch Trials--in this fascinating nonfiction book. Featuring detailed images, intriguing facts, and informational text in conjunction with a glossary of terms and an index, readers will be enthralled from beginning to end. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Find out what surfers need to know to have fun and stay safe in the water in this engaging nonfiction reader! Invite readers to learn about the history of surfing surfing culture what equipment is needed and more.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - How did the universe work How did the human mind learn What kind of government was best These are some of the questions that people asked during the Age of Ideas, or the Enlightenment. Readers will learn about some of the most important aspects, ideas, and people of this time, including John Locke, David Hume, Voltaire, Copernicus, and Romanticism. Through intriguing facts and engaging sidebars, readers will discover the incredible outcomes of the Scientific Revolution and how scientists like Galileo, Isaac Newton, and Johannes Kepler changed the way people see the world! The captivating images and supportive text work together to teach readers about the impact the French Revolution had on the French people, and the influence it had on the American Revolution. This book also includes an in-class writing activity to allow students to think deeply to understand John Locke's theories.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This fascinating biography details the fascinating life of the last Queen of France, Marie Antoinette. Readers will learn about her arranged marriage to King Louis XVI, life at the Palace of Versailles, what she did to become such a controversial queen, and the royal family's stay at the Tuileries Palace. The detailed images, illustrations, interesting facts, and supportive text work in conjunction with the accessible glossary and index to give readers the tools they need to better understand the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of Marie Antoinette's life.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Geoffrey Chaucer was a British poet during the Middle ages and is still considered one of the greatest English writers of all time. This biography tells readers about Chaucer's life as he took part in the Hundred Years War, worked for King Edward III, and went on to write the well-known collection, The Canterbury Tales. Featuring lively illustrations, fascinating facts and sidebars, easy-to-read text, an accommodating glossary, and helpful index, this book will have readers excited to learn more about this influential author. This book also includes an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the various jobs people had in the Middle Ages.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this captivating biography, readers will learn how Emperor Justinian I ruled the Byzantine Empire for 38 years, and what he accomplished during his time of reign that would make him known as Justinian the Great. Featuring engaging images, maps, photos, stunning facts, and easy-to-read text, readers will be introduced to Justinian's Code, the Nika Rebellion, and iconoclasm. Readers will be fascinated as they discover that Justinian put down a rebellion, conquered new territory, and even survived the bubonic plague! To provide readers with tools they'll need to better understand the content, this book features an accessible glossary and index, as well as an in-class activity to help students better understand the language people used in medieval times. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Imperialism brought the world together and tore it apart. This book explains how the Industrial Revolution made an impact on Imperialism and how the Imperial powers warred with each other and the countries they conquered. With vivid images, fascinating facts, and easy-to-read text, readers will be engaged as they learn about some of the most important people and occurrences that helped shape the Age of Imperialism, including The Boxer Rebellion, The Boer Wars, Imperialism in China, and the Japanese Empire. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as a creative in-class activity that allows students to think critically to further understand imperialism.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This captivating book introduces readers to Islamic history through vivid images and intriguing facts. The text works in conjunction with the fascinating photos and illustrations to teach readers about important aspects of the history of Islam, including Muhammad, the Arabian Peninsula, Mecca, the Qur'an, the Five Pillars of Worship, Sunnis, Shi'as, Muslims, and Bedouins. Students will develop their vocabulary and social studies content knowledge, while getting a look into the history of Islamic culture, life, and politics. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class activity to further students' understanding of Islam and the Five Pillars of Worship.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Medieval England was a time of great change and uncertainty. In this engaging book, readers will learn about various aspects of the Middle Ages in England including the feudal system, Hundred Years War, War of the Roses, and the bubonic plague. With detailed images, captivating facts and sidebars, and easy-to-read text, readers will enjoy an engaging reading experience that introduces them to such rulers as Henry II, Thomas Beckett, Eleanor of Aquitaine, and Richard the Lion Hearted. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the Magna Carta.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - The Renaissance was a time of cultural rebirth. Allow students to learn all about life and education during the Renaissance in this engaging title. Readers will explore how artists created masterpieces and explored subjects like music, architecture, Renaissance religion, and new artistic movements like naturalism. The intriguing facts and beautiful images allow readers to see examples of Renaissance art from great artists like Michelangelo and Leonardo da Vinci. The easy-to-read text, table of contents, accessible glossary, and helpful index work together to create a captivating reading experience. This book also includes an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the trade of painting during the Renaissance.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - From King Louis XVI to Napoleon Bonaparte, readers will discover the incredible people, ideas, and battles that lived and occurred during the French Revolution. Through captivating photos, images, supportive text, and compelling facts, this book provides an exciting reading experience as children learn about the events that led to the storming of the Bastille, the Declaration of the Rights of Man and Citizens, Robespierre, and King Louis XVI's wife, Marie Antoinette. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the storming of Bastille.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - During the 1500s, religious change came to Europe and people began to question the beliefs and practices of Catholicism. With this intriguing book, introduce readers to the changes that people like Martin Luther, John Calvin, and Henry VIII wanted during the Reformation. Through captivating images, stunning facts, easy-to-read text, and engaging sidebars, readers will gain insight into issues of that time, including social order, indulgences, and the development of Protestantism. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of the printing press during the Reformation.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In the 1500s, a man named Martin Luther saw problems in the way the Roman Catholic Church was run. He argued against the teachings of the Church during a time when doing so was punishable by death. With this captivating biography, readers can learn about Martin Luther's courageous and honorable life as he fought against the Catholic church and ideals, and strived for Protestant Reformation. Through easy-to-read text, intriguing facts, and striking images, readers will be engaged while learning about concepts such as Luther's Ninety-Five Theses and the Black Cloister Monastery. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of Martin Luther's Ninety-Five Theses.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Under leaders like Constantine and Justinian the Great, the Byzantine Empire flourished. Through this fascinating book, readers will discover how the Byzantines transformed Christianity, protected Europe from invaders, and later brought the Renaissance to Italy. Through eye-catching images, maps and photographs, engaging facts, and easy-to-read text, readers can learn all about the Edict of Mila, feudalism, Byzantine art, the Ottoman Empire, Kurds as well as the Byzantine-established religion of Eastern Orthodoxy. This book also includes text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class activity to further students' understanding of the Crusades in Constantinople. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Leonardo da Vinci lived during the Italian Renaissance, a time of great ideas and innovation. This enlightening biography details da Vinci's early life, including his apprenticeship with artist Andrea del Verrocchio. Through detailed, stunning photos and images, easy-to-read text, and captivating facts, children will learn about some of da Vinci's greatest works of art, including The Last Supper and the Mona Lisa, and will discover how da Vinci perfectly embodied the spirit of the Renaissance. A glossary and index are provided to aid students in better understanding of the content and vocabulary. This book also includes an in-class activity to further students' understanding of one of da Vinci's inventions. …

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - This enlightening biography introduces readers to Muhammad, the Prophet of Islam. Readers will learn how he grew to become the founder of Islam and an important figure in the history of the world. The interesting facts, captivating images, maps, photos, and supportive text work together to engage readers as they learn about the Bedouins, Makkah, Qur'an, Hijrah, Sunnis, Shi'as, and how Muhammad urged people to follow his idea of monotheism. With text features such as a table of contents, glossary, and index, children will have all the tools they need to learn about Muhammad's incredible life! This book also includes an in-class activity to further students' understanding of the effects Muhammad's teachings had on life in the Arab world.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In this biography, readers will discover the remarkable journey of Cecil Rhodes from England to the diamond mines, parliament houses, and battlefields of Africa. The stunning facts, vibrant images, engaging sidebars, and supportive text give readers a look into the Age of Imperialism and into Rhodes' life. Readers will learn about how he ventured into diamond mining, created the De Beers diamond company, started a scholarship fund, settled Rhodesia, and shaped policies that limited the rights of black South Africans through his belief in Social Darwinism. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class activity that allows students to think deeply to determine whether or not Rhodes was responsible for apartheid in South Africa.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - In 1689, John Locke wrote that individuals had the right to 'life' and 'liberty.' Soon, his ideas spread across the world and helped create a new system of rule. In this engaging biography, readers learn about the inspiring life of John Locke and his role in the Enlightenment. Featuring brilliant images and fascinating facts, this book will have readers engaged as they learn about such topics as the Glorious Revolution and empiricism. This book also includes text features like a table of contents, glossary, and index, as well as an in-class writing activity to further students' understanding of John Locke's work.…

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - Get Spanish-speaking parents more involved in their child's education with this Parent Guide and increase student achievement. Written in Spanish, this helpful guide provides reinforcement for what the teacher is doing in the first grade classroom and includes ideas for turning everyday actions into learning opportunities, encouraging children to practice important life skills.…