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What Is Life? A Guide to Biology with Physiology
by Jay PhelanThe most successful new non-majors biology textbook in a decade returns in a vigorously updated new edition--with every chapter of the book carefully revised by Jay Phelan, based on the feedback of hundreds of instructors and students. The Second Edition brings forward the book's hallmark features (clear and consistent illustrations, beautiful photographs, Take-Home Message summary sections, StreetBio: Knowledge You Can Use, and Red Q Questions) while adding new pedagogy, updated content, and expanded media/supplements package. Click here to watch a sample of our Lecture Videos featuring What Is Life? with Physiology author, Jay Phelan.
Environmental Science for AP®
by Andrew Friedland Rick RelyeaFriedland/Relyea Environmental Science for AP* was written specifically for the AP* Environmental Science (APES) course, directly addressing the needs of APES students and teachers from beginning to end. Lead author Dr. Andrew Friedland of Dartmouth College was the founding Chair of the College Board committee that created the APES course. He regularly teaches Introduction to Environmental Science at Dartmouth and is actively researching environmental science topics related to air pollution and carbon accumulation in forests. The Friedland package uniquely prepares students for the quantitative aspects of the APES course in a way no other text does. In addition, it explores and explains every topic within the APES course description while offering a scientific and balanced approach to the key concepts. The Friedland text is praised for its accessibility and for familiarizing students with the findings that inform environmental decision making at all levels—from personal choice to national and international policy.
The Practice of Statistics
by Daren S. Starnes Josh Tabor Daniel S. Yates David S. MooreCombining a data analysis approach with the power of technology, innovative pedagogy, and a number of new features, this fifth edition has been updated to incorporate Learning Objectives in each section and link them to chapter reviews.
Myers' Psychology for AP®
by David G. MyersThus begins market-leading author David Myers’ discussion of developmental psychology in Unit 9 of his new Myers’ Psychology for AP® Second Edition. With an undeniable gift for writing, Dr. Myers will lead your students on a guided tour of psychological science and poignant personal stories. Dr. Myers teaches, illuminates, and inspires. Four years ago, we published this ground-breaking text which is correlated directly to the AP® course. Today, we build on that innovation and proudly introduce the 2nd AP® Edition. Whether you are new to AP® psychology or have many years under your belt, this uniquely AP® book program can help you achieve more.
Thinking About Psychology: The Science of Mind and Behavior
by Charles T. Blair-Broeker Randal M. ErnstNIMAC-sourced textbook
Discovering Geometry
by Michael SerraThis text brings the subject to life with investigations, constructions, activities, and projects.
I Am Deaf and I Dance: A Memoir
by Simonerenee Moore Richard Seidman Jeffrey B. FuerstSimoneRenee Moore was born deaf and with learning difficulties. But she always pursued her love of dance and art while growing up, despite moving into a foster home and then around the country. How did SimoneRenee overcome her challenges and become a dancer and artist? Read this book to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
Wally Smithers and the Germ Squad
by Amanda Jenkins Martin Fagan Jeffrey B. FuerstWally is due at baseball practice. But he needs to stay home and watch his sister, who is sick with a cold, while his mother goes to the store. Wally's overactive imagination kicks into gear as he envisions a war movie about germs trying to invade his body. Will he catch his sister's cold and miss his baseball tournament, or will he fight off the germs? (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
Antarctica: A Year of Science
by Racheal Rice Jeffrey B. FuerstThe continent of Antarctica is a cold and dangerous place, with towering glaciers and deep crevasses. In the summer, temperatures reach highs of only 2 degrees Celsius (36 degrees Fahrenheit), while during the winter, temperatures can reach lows of -60 degrees Celsius (-76 degrees Fahrenheit). Yet every year a few hundred scientists brave the elements to conduct important scientific research. What does it take to make the trip--and survive the winter--in Antarctica? (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
The Sky Is Green: A Memoir About Surviving a Tornado
by Laura Layton Strom Jeffrey B. FuerstTornadoes on TV may seem awesome from the safety of a couch, but in real life they are scary and dangerous. In April 1970, young Laura Layton and her family learned this firsthand as they watched funnel clouds form and the sky turn green outside their home on the outskirts of Dallas, Texas. What would it be like to live through a tornado? (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
Storm Scenes from Two Classic Works of Children's Literature: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz; The Cay
by L. Frank Baum Theodore Taylor Franco Rivoli Larry Johnson Jeffrey B. FuerstReal-world hurricanes, tornados, and other powerful storms bring suspense and danger to our lives, often causing problems. Authors use powerful storms to add drama, excitement, and conflict to their stories as well. Storms can change the course of a story or influence how a character develops. Read the famous cyclone chapter that begins The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and the climactic hurricane chapter in The Cay--two examples of storm scenes from classic literature.
Opinions About Weather Scenes: Creating Mood in Literature and Art
by Donna Schmeltekopf Clark Jeffrey B. FuerstWriters and artists create specific moods in their works in order to get an emotional response from their audiences. Yet, each reader and viewer interprets those moods in his or her own way. Read excerpts from novels, a newspaper report, and a memoir about dramatic storms. Look at paintings of weather scenes that bring to mind the texts. Then read three opinion pieces interpreting the moods in the writing and artwork. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
A Day in the Life of a Chicken Wrangler
by Sarah Chenais Jeffrey B. FuerstHave you ever seen an animal in a movie do a trick and wondered how it did it? Sarah Chenais is a professional chicken wrangler (someone who handles live animals during the making of a movie) who trains her chickens to do all types of amazing things. Read this book to find out what it takes to be a wrangler. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
The Black Stallion: Selections from the Novel
by Walter Farley Ori Hondru Jeffrey B. FuerstAfter spending the summer in India visiting his uncle, Alec Ramsey is on a steamship home to Queens, New York. While on the ship Alec befriends a wild black stallion being transported to England. One night, during a terrible storm, the passengers begin evacuating the ship, but Alec realizes the stallion is trapped in its stall and will drown if it is not freed. Risking his own life, Alec frees the stallion. But is it too late? Will Alec and the stallion make it to shore? Read the story to find out. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
Opinions About Modern Zoos
by Louise P. Carroll Jeffrey B. FuerstThe earliest zoos date back to around 2500 b. c. . While zoos began as places where animals were confined strictly for human entertainment, now they are places of science and education that still try to entertain visitors. Read two newspaper articles about zoos. Then read three opinions about modern zoos and decide for yourself what a zoo's most important function is.
My Trip to Historic Boston
by Mack Vargas Jeffrey B. FuerstFifth-grader Mack Vargas reluctantly goes along on a trip to Boston with his history-loving dad, and even more reluctantly keeps a journal for a school report. Mack and his family see the famous Revolutionary War sites and monuments, as well as other highlights.
Washington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow"
by Kim T. Griswell Ayesha Lopez Jeffrey B. FuerstWashington Irving's "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow" is a classic spooky tale about the schoolteacher Ichabod Crane and the Headless Horseman, who haunts the town. Will Ichabod encounter the ghost? Read the tale and find out--if you dare. (Set of 6 with Teacher's Guides and Text Evidence Question Card)
Opinions about Workers' Rights: The 1913 Ludlow Coal Miners' Strike
by Kim T. Griswell James Palmer Jeffrey B. FuerstIn 1913 Colorado miners went on strike to protest unsafe conditions, low pay, and a very long workday. Read this historical fiction story based on that tragic-but-pivotal event in the development of the American labor movement. Then read the opinions of three writers about whether or not going on strike was the right thing to do.
How the Stars Got Into the Sky: Two Native American Pourquoi Tales (Text Connections Ser.)
by Joe HayesNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P> Have you ever wondered how the stars got into the sky? Native American cultures came up with their own answers to that very question. The Navajo people believed clever Coyote was responsible, while the people of the Cochití Pueblo told about the adventure.