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The End of the Rainbow (I Like to Read)
by Liza DonnellyFind out what's waiting at the end of the rainbow in this Level E book, perfect for kids just beginning to read on their own. When a glorious, colorful rainbow spreads across the sky after a storm, a girl wonders what might be at the end. Setting out, she gathers traveling companions—a cat, a turtle, a horse. Everyone is excited! But even though the rainbow disappears before they reach the end, it's all right—they found something even better. . . new friends! Gentle pen-and-watercolor illustrations by The New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly enhance the simple story, giving hints to what everyone expects to find at the end of their journey. The award-winning I Like to Read® series focuses on guided reading levels A through G, based upon Fountas and Pinnell standards. Acclaimed author-illustrators--including winners of Caldecott, Theodor Seuss Geisel, and Coretta Scott King honors—create original, high quality illustrations that support comprehension of simple text and are fun for kids to read with parents, teachers, or on their own! With an even wider range of high-frequency vocabulary, Level E stories feature a distinct beginning, middle, and end, with kid-friendly illustrations offering clues for more challenging sentences. Varied punctuation and simple contractions may be included.
The Enduring Democracy, Fourth Edition
by Kenneth Dautrich David A. YalofTHE ENDURING DEMOCRACY helps readers understand that debates and events being played out in American politics today have occurred before in different forms-and that our government endures. Updates in the Fourth Edition include complete coverage of the 2014 midterm election; the policy agenda for the final two years of the Obama administration; a primer on the polls, parties, and context for the 2016 presidential election; substantial coverage of the growing impact of social media on American politics; and new historical perspectives on implementation problems associated with major federal programs such as Obamacare. Also included are updated timelines that highlight significant events in each chapter and a new feature that emphasizes the relevance of major U.S. Supreme Court decisions and how they influence students' everyday lives.
The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People
by Harvard Sitkoff Paul S. Boyer Nancy Woloch Clifford E. Clark Neal Salisbury Joseph F. Kett Jr.Chapter outline and summary, key terms and definitions, identification questions, multiple choice questions, short-answer questions, essay questions and skill-building activities such as map exercises.
The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People (5th edition)
by Harvard Sitkoff Paul S. Boyer Nancy Woloch Clifford E. Clark Joseph F. Kett Neal SalisburyThis text ' clear and engaging narrative balances political, social, and cultural history within a clear chronological framework. The Fifth Edition features a thorough revision of the narrative, a complete redesign of the book, and an enhanced art program. The authors explore the enduring vision of the American people, a vision they describe as "a shared determination to live up to the values that give meaning to America." Each chapter has been revised to incorporate the most up-to-date scholarship, with special emphasis placed on technology and public health. "Technology and Culture" boxed features explore the development of new technologies--such as the invention of indoor plumbing and the birth control pill--and their impact on American culture. This edition includes up-to-date scholarship on the experiences of women, Hispanic Americans, Asian Americans, African Americans, and Native Americans in the United States.
The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People (7th edition)
by Harvard Sitkoff Paul S. Boyer Joseph F. Kett Neal Salisbury Clifford Clark Karen HalttunenDeveloped to meet the demand for a low-cost, high-quality history book, this text is an economically priced version of THE ENDURING VISION, Seventh Edition--known for its focus on the environment and the land, cultural history, public health and medicine, and the West--including Native American history.
The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People 3rd Edition
by Harvard Sitkoff Paul S. Boyer Nancy Woloch Clifford E. Clark Joseph F. Kett Neal SalisburyThis third edition pays attention to the people and cultures of the borderland communities in the South and West, and continues weaving the story of Americans' encounters with the natural environment.
The Enduring Vision: A History of the American People, Ninth Edition, Volume 1: to 1877
by Harvard Sitkoff Paul S. Boyer Nancy Woloch Clifford E. Clark Joseph F. Kett Neal Salisbury Andrew Rieser Jr Karen HalttunenTHE ENDURING VISION's engaging narrative integrates political, social, and cultural history within a chronological framework. Known for its focus on the environment and the land, the text is also praised for its innovative coverage of cultural history, public health and medicine, and the West -- including Native American history.
The Engaged Citizen: Writing and Speaking at the University of Oklahoma
by University of Oklahoma Professors“At the University of Oklahoma, the Office of First-Year Composition is dedicated to providing you with a rhetorical education that prepares you to write and speak inside and outside of the university setting, and equips you to approach writing and speaking situations as opportunities to contribute to the public good.” <p><p> The Engaged Citizen: Writing and Speaking at the University of Oklahoma “contains materials from four separate writing and public speaking textbooks." <p><p> Excerpt from the Engaged Citizen<p> University of Oklahoma Professors<p> This material may be protected by copyright.
The English Language: A Historical Introduction
by Charles Barber Joan C. Beal Philip A. ShawWhere does today's English come from? This new edition of the bestseller by Charles Barber tells the story of the language from its remote ancestry to the present day. In response to demand from readers, a brand new chapter on late modern English has been added for this edition. Using dozens of familiar texts, including the English of King Alfred, Chaucer, Shakespeare, and Addison, the book tells you everything you need to know about the English language, where it came from and where it's going to. This edition adds new material on English as a global language and explains the differences between the main varieties of English around the world. Clear explanations of linguistic ideas and terms make it the ideal introduction for students on courses in English language and linguistics, and for all readers fascinated by language.
The Enjoyment Of Music: An Introduction To Perceptive Listening
by Joseph Machlis Kristine ForneyThe Enjoyment of Music is perhaps the most comprehensive package of materials available for the study of music appreciation and literature. This book is a classic--it's been around for nearly half a century--but its contents and pedagogical approach are very much up-to-date, featuring appealing musical repertory, the latest scholarship, an eye-catching design, and an unparalleled package of electronic ancillaries.
The Enjoyment Of Music: Essential Listening
by Kristine Forney Andrew Dell'AntonioThe Enjoyment of Music, Essential Listening Edition, weaves together a concise text and rich media resources in a compact and affordable package that gives students all they need for an enriched listening experience. The new Fourth Edition features enhanced pedagogy built around new listening objectives and Listening Challenge online activities, a revised repertory that includes popular teaching pieces, and streamlined Listening Guides that make it easier for students to identify the important things to listen for in each selection.
The Enjoyment Of Music: Tenth Edition Shorter Version
by Joseph Machlis Kristine ForneyThe Enjoyment of Music is a classic-- it's been around for more than half a century--but its contents and pedagogical approach are very much up-to-date, featuring appealing musical repertory, the latest scholarship, an eye-catching design, and an unparalleled package of electronic ancillaries.
The Enjoyment of Music (Shorter 12th Edition)
by Joseph Machlis Kristine Forney Andrew Dell'AntonioThis shorter edition of The Enjoyment of Music continues to teach students how to listen and connect to any kind of music. After more than fifty years of successfully preparing students for a lifetime of informed listening, the Twelfth Edition raises the bar with an expanded repertory of appealing music, an exciting new listening and assessment pedagogy, and the richest and most user-friendly online resources available to students today.
The Enjoyment of Music: An Introduction to Perceptive Listening (11th Edition, Shorter Version)
by Joseph Machlis Kristine ForneyEasy to read, easy to teach, The Enjoyment of Music has been the most trusted introduction to music for over five decades. The Eleventh Edition reflects how today's students learn, listen to, and live with music. With an accessible, student-friendly treatment of the subject, it emphasizes context to show how music fits in the everyday lives of people throughout history, and connects culture, performance, and technology to the lives of students today. The new edition features a streamlined and memorable narrative, more cultural and historical context, and in-text features that encourage and develop critical thinking skills.
The Enlightenment, The French Revolution and Romanticism: Grade 6, [Unit 3, 4] Reader
by Core Knowledge FoundationNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Enormous Potato: Independent Reading Green 5 (Reading Champion #517)
by Damian HarveyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE) Fantastic, original stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. Perfect for 5-7 year olds.In this twist on the traditional tale The Enormous Turnip, Grandpa grows an enormous potato, and everyone will need to help him pull it up.
The Enormous Turnip: Independent Reading Green 5 (Reading Champion #529)
by Katie WoolleyThis story is part of Reading Champion, a series carefully linked to book bands to encourage independent reading skills, developed with Dr Sue Bodman and Glen Franklin of UCL Institute of Education (IOE)In this retelling of a traditional tale, a turnip grows to an enormous size. Everyone must help to try to pull it up!Reading Champion offers independent reading books for children to practise and reinforce their developing reading skills.Fantastic stories are accompanied by engaging artwork and a reading activity. Each book has been carefully graded so that it can be matched to a child's reading ability, encouraging reading for pleasure. This retelling of the original traditional tale is suitable for children aged 5-7, or those reading at book band Green 5.
The Environment and You
by Norman ChristensenWelcome to a new introductory environmental science book that offers students a reliable science foundation and inspires them to connect the course to the choices they can make as citizens. It's about science-informed by decades of careful research by generations of scientists and presented in a manner non-science majors understand. It's about solutions--offering a fresh alternative to "doom and gloom" by emphasizing problem solving and scalable solutions so students can make more informed choices on actions to support the well-being of humans and the planet. It's about today's students--making navigating information, focusing, and learning easier for a wide range of students. It's written by a world-class scientist and dedicated teacher--author Norm Christensen was elected Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, is founding dean of the Nicholas School of the Environment, and has served as president of the Ecological Society of America. He is also a gifted teacher who has taught the introductory environmental science course for over 15 years and won a Distinguished Teaching Award. This package contains: The Environment and You
The Epic Adventures of Odysseus: An Interactive Mythological Adventure (You Choose)
by Blake HoenaYou are the mighty Greek hero Odysseus. The Trojan War has made you a hero. But now you must return home to your island of Ithaca. The journey back will not be easy. Deadly sea monsters, cunning witches, and giant Cyclopes stand in your way. Do you have what it takes to survive and make it back home? Full-page illustrations, interactive stories, and multiple endings transport you back to ancient Greece and into Odysseus' adventures from Greek mythology.
The Essay Connection: Readings for Writers
by Lynn Z. BloomTHE ESSAY CONNECTION is a provocative, timely collection of rhetorically arranged essays by professional and student writers. It stimulates critical thinking on ethical, social, and political issues, enabling users to make connections and write with an informed viewpoint. Essays range from the personal to the scientific and cover a variety of modes--narration, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and persuasion--to prompt users' interest in different disciplines and genres. Professionally written essays (by scientists, economists, and journalists, among others), as well as, user essays inspire and motivate readers. Unlike excerpts found in other readers, most essays are printed in their entirety, thus serving as better models for user writing. Throughout the text, Bloom offers practical, clear advice on writing that complements the essays. Rich visuals, fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction provide a full set of models to bolster critical thinking, reading, and writing skills. The ninth edition offers more than 30 new essays to stimulate the readers' interest. An expanded argument casebook, as well as, new visuals, poems, and works of creative nonfiction and fiction build on the strengths of previous editions. New material on the Book Companion Website strengthens the readers' writing and reading comprehension skills.
The Essay Connection: Readings for Writers
by Lynn Z. BloomThe Essay Connection presents a provocative and timely collection of rhetorically arranged essays by professional and student writers that stimulate critical thinking on ethical, social, and political issues, enabling students to make connections and write with a more informed point of view. The essays range from the personal to the scientific and cover a variety of modes--including narration, process analysis, comparison and contrast, and persuasion--to prompt students' interest in different disciplines and genres. Both the professionally written essays (by scientists, economists, and journalists among others) and the student ones inspire and motivate students who are taking composition as a requirement. Most essays are printed in their entirety, serving as better models for student writing than the excerpts often found in other readers. Throughout the text, Bloom offers practical, clear advice on the art of writing that compliments the essays. In addition, rich visuals, fiction, poetry, and creative nonfiction provide a full set of models to bolster critical-thinking, reading, and writing skills. The Eighth Edition offers more than 30 new essays to stimulate students' interest. In addition, an expanded argument casebook as well as new visuals, poems, and works of creative nonfiction and fiction build on the strengths of previous editions, while new material on the Online Study Center for students strengthens students' writing and reading comprehension skills.