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Pacemaker Biology
by Globe FearonBiology is the study of living things and the principles that determine how living things function.
AGS Exploring Literature
by Ann Chatterton KlimasThis book is an anthology of literature. A literature anthology is a collection of literary selections written by different authors. The selections can be poems, plays, short stories, essays, parts of novels, folktales, legends, or myths. Sometimes, an anthology is organized around selections from a certain country or continent.
Focus On Life Science (California)
by Juli Berwald and Douglas Fisher and Kimberly Fekany Lee and Keith Olin Mann and Donna L. Ross and Dinah Zike and National GeographicNIMAC-sourced textbook
Creating America
by Jesus Garcia and Donna M. Ogle and C. Frederick Risinger and Joyce StevosAs the power and prestige of the United States have grown, the nation has played a much more active role in world affairs. Indeed, throughout the 20th century, the United States focused much of its energy on events beyond its borders. The nation fought in two world wars and tried to promote democracy, peace, and economic growth around the globe.
Concepts and Challenges in Life Science
by Martin Schachter and Leonard Bernstein and Alan Winkler and Stanley WolfePeople are naturally curious. They want to understand the world around them. They want to understand what makes flowers grow and how their own bodies work. The field of science would probably not exist if it were not for human curiosity about the natural world. People also want to be able to make good guesses about the future. They want to know when it will rain again and which nutrients in soil grow the best crops.
Perrine's Literature
by Thomas R. Arp and Greg JohnsonThe 10th edition of this long-established and esteemed anthology for undergraduate courses contains 100 new selections. After a 60-page introduction to writing about literature, chapters in the fiction section cover plot and structure, characterization, theme, point of view, symbol and allegory, and humor and irony. Chapters in the poetry section cover denotation and connotation, imagery, figurative language, musical devices, and patterns. Chapters in the drama section cover the nature of drama, realistic and nonrealistic drama, and tragedy and comedy. Concepts in each chapter are illustrated with works by established writers of the past and present. Discussion questions and suggestions for writing are included for each selection. Arp is affiliated with Southern Methodist University, and Johnson, with Kennesaw State University. Annotation ©2008 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Integrated Coordinated Science for the 21st Century
by Gary Freebury and Ruta Demery and Robert Ritter and Arthur Eisenkraft and John B. Southard and Michael SmithIntegrated Coordinated Science for the 21st Century is an innovative core curricula assembled from four proven inquiry-based programs.
Holt McDougal United States Government
by Luis Ricardo Fraga and Charles N. Quigley and John HaleNIMAC-sourced textbook
Holt McDougal Economics, Concepts and Choices
by Sally Meek and John Morton and Mark C. SchugNIMAC-sourced textbook
World History
by Douglas Carnine and Carlos E. Cortes and Kenneth R. Curtis and Anita T. RobinsonThis book demonstrates the relevance of historical ideas and events today and to your life in particular.
The Language of Literature, Grade 7
by Mcdougal LittellCalifornia recommended proofread textbook on the fundamentals of literature, for the seventh grader.