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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.
Prentice Hall Medieval and Early Modern Times (California Edition)
by Diane HartThis book on Medieval and Early Modern Times contains topics on Rome and Byzantium, Islamic Civilization, Civilizations in Sub-Saharan Africa, Civilizations in the Americas, Civilizations in East Asia, Europe in the Middle Ages and Early Modern Europe.
History Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond
by Bert Bower and Jim LobdellHistory Alive! The Medieval World and Beyond is probably unlike any other history program you have ever encountered. Perhaps you have been in history classes where you listen to the teacher and then read a textbook and answer chapter questions. Does this approach make you excited about learning history? Most students would say no, and educational researchers would tend to agree. Researchers have discovered new ways of reaching all students in the diverse classroom. This program relies on three of their theories: 1) Students learn best through multiple intelligences; 2) Cooperative interaction increases learning gains; and, 3) All students can learn via the spiral curriculum.
Holt California Social Studies
by Stanley M. Burstein and Richard ShekThis edition contains topics on Early Humans and Societies, Mesopotamia, Egypt and Kush, Civilization in India and China, Foundations of western ideas, The Roman World, Endings and Beginnings and Biographies of persons who have influenced history. Charts, Graphics, and Time Lines are some of the additional features of this book.
Holt California Social Studies, World History
by Stanley M. Burstein and Richard ShekNIMAC-sourced textbook
History Alive! The Ancient World
by Teachers' Curriculum InstituteHistory Alive! The Ancient World was developed by middle school teachers at Teachers' Curriculum Institute (TCI). We, Bert Bower and Jim Lobdell, are two former high school teachers who started TCI. Our goal is to help students like you succeed in learning about history in a way that is fun and exciting. With the help of teachers from around the nation, we've created the TCI Approach to learning. This chapter explains how the TCI Approach will make ancient world history come alive for you.
Discovering Our Past
by Jackson SpielvogelHistory textbook for California schoolchildren about ancient civilizations.
History Alive! The United States Through Industrialism
by Bert Bower and Jim Lobdell and Diane HartHistory Alive! The United States Through Industrialism is probably unlike any other history program you have ever encountered. Perhaps you have been in history classes where you listen to the teacher and then read a textbook and answer chapter questions. Does this approach make you excited about learning history? Most students would say no, and educational researchers would tend to agree. Researchers have discovered new ways of reaching all students in the diverse classroom. This program relies on three of their theories.
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.
America
by James West Davidson and Michael B. StoffThis illustrated edition enlightens students on topics, divided into six units, covering Foundations of American History, The Constitution of the United States, The New Republic, The Nation Expands and Changes, Civil War and Reunion, and An Age of Industry.
Glencoe Teen Health
by Mary H. Bronson and Michael J. Cleary and Betty M. Hubbard"This Glencoe Teen Health Course 2 California Edition focuses on your health on chapters divided into five units viz., You and Your Health, Keeping Your Body Healthy, Understanding Yourself and Others, Protecting Your Health, and Safety and the Environment.
Focus On Physical Science (California)
by Laurel Dingrando and Douglas Fisher and Jennifer Gonya and David G. Haase and Cindy Klevickis and Isaac Turiel and Margaret K. Zorn and Dinah Zike and National GeographicNIMAC-sourced textbook
Holt Earth Science (California Edition)
by Holt and Rinehart and Winston StaffHolt Science California Grade 6 Earth organizes knowledge on the world we live in. Each chapter involves the learners taking them step by step through the exploration of science
Focus On Earth Science (California)
by Juli Berwald and Sergio A. Guazzotti and Douglas Fisher and Joseph J. Kerski and Elizabeth A. Nagy-Shadman and Donna L. Ross and Julie Meyer Sheets and Nancy Trautmann and Jan Vermilye and Dinah Zike and National GeographicNIMAC-sourced textbook
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
Go Math, Middle School, Grade 8
by Edward B. Burger and Juli K. Dixon and Timothy D. KanoldNIMAC-sourced textbook
California Math Your Common Core Edition CCSS Course 3 Volume 2
by John A Carter and Gilbert J Cuevas and Roger Day and Carol E MalloyMath textbook Unit 4 - Geometry Unit 5 - Statistics and Probability
CALIFORNIA GO MATH
by Edward B. Burger and Juli K. Dixon and Timothy D. Kanold and Matthew R. Larson and Steven J. Leinwand and Martha E. Sandoval-MartinezThis worktext meant for 7th graders covers the important topics in mathematics ranging from rational numbers to Statistics to Geometry to Probability.
Go Math, Middle School, Grade 7
by Edward B. Burger and Juli K. Dixon and Timothy D. KanoldNIMAC-sourced textbook