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Delmar's Standard Textbook of Electricity (Mindtap Course List)
by Stephen L. HermanNIMAC-sourced textbook
Principles of Business, Precision Exams Edition
by Les Dlabay James Burrow Brad KleindlNIMAC-sourced textbook
Entrepreneurship: Ideas In Action (Introduction to Business)
by Cynthia GreeneNIMAC-sourced textbook
Exploring Science: Grade 4
by Randy L. Bell Malcolm B. Butler Kathy Cabe TrundleNIMAC-sourced textbook <p>Grade 4</p>
Exploring Science [Grade 2]
by Randy L. Bell Malcolm B. Butler Kathy Cabe TrundleNIMAC-sourced textbook
The American Pageant: A History of the American People, AP® Edition
by Lizabeth Cohen David KennedyNIMAC-sourced textbook
The Hurricane Hoax and Other Cases (Einstein Anderson: Science Geek #5)
by Seymour Simon Kevin O'MalleyNIMAC-sourced textbook. Match wits with 12-year-old Einstein Anderson and his best friend, Paloma Fuentes, who use their science knowledge to unravel tricky puzzles and solve mysteries. In Book 5 of the series, Paloma and Einstein use their knowledge about hurricanes and cold blooded animals to solve some tricky cases -- and you can build your own barometer or see a frog hibernate. Amaze your friends by balancing a quarter on the edge of a dollar bill!
Gone Crazy in Alabama
by Rita Williams-GarciaNIMAC-sourced textbook <p><p> Delphine, Vonetta, and Fern are off to Alabama to visit their grandmother, Big Ma, and her mother, Ma Charles. Across the way lives Ma Charles's half-sister, Miss Trotter. The two half-sisters haven't spoken in years. As Delphine hears about her family history, she uncovers the surprising truth that's been keeping the sisters apart. But when tragedy strikes, Delphine discovers that the bonds of family run deeper than she ever knew possible.
The Youngest Marcher: The Story Of Audrey Faye Hendricks, A Young Civil Rights Activist
by Cynthia LevinsonNIMAC-sourced textbook
Essentials of Health and Wellness
by James Robinson III Deborah J. MccormickEach of the 13 million high school students in public high schools are required to take one semester of health education. For health instruction to be successful, the instructional program should be grounded in good science, include a behavioral component, and be packaged in a way that can be easily implemented. Essentials of Health and Wellness provides the teacher with everything needed to engage the learner and to create a successful health course. It is designed to be student friendly and is centered on the important, but often overlooked, notion of building personal wellness. All health concepts are brought back to the student, who is encouraged to develop positive wellness behaviors through the creation of a personal wellness plan. Based on the framework of the National Standards for School Health Education, this product is the total package for high school health education. With a small but rich ancillary offering, including a separate Sexuality Supplement (ISBN 1-4018-1525-1)that goes into greater detail about sensitive issues that may not be desirable to all school districts and a free Online Companion with additional lesson plans, teaching activities, and student worksheets, this text provides teachers with a well-rounded, effective system for health education instruction.
Modern Livestock & Poultry Production
by James R. GillespieThis text for vocational-technical students emphasizes readability, organization, and hands-on activities. Sections cover the livestock industry, feeding and nutrition, animal breeding, and the production of various stock including beef cattle, poultry, llamas, and bison. This seventh edition adds information on anatomy and physiology and on appropriate work habits, and includes student learning activities. Gillespie is a retired teacher of agricultural education. Annotation (c)2003 Book News, Inc. , Portland, OR (booknews. com)
Modern Livestock & Poultry Production
by James R. GillespieModern Livestock and Poultry Production, seventh edition is the textbook students and instructors turn to for thorough coverage of the animal agriculture industry. For each of the many species discussed in the text, students will find essential information about the breeds, selection of breeding stock, feeding and species management, diseases and parasites common to the species and marketing. Material is derived from the latest research and most current information about animal genetics, breeding, nutrition, biotechnology and product promotion. The text provides complete coverage of such major farm animal enterprises as beef cattle, swine, sheep, goats, horses, poultry and dairy cattle. Minor animal enterprises addressed include rabbits, bison, ratites, llamas and alpacas. Students will gain a comprehensive understanding of the livestock industry, including career opportunities.
Agricultural Mechanics: Fundamentals & Applications
by Ray V. HerrenA text for students learning basic mechanical skills in high school and postsecondary programs in agriscience, production agriculture, agribusiness, ornamental horticulture, and agricultural mechanics. Treatment begins with information on careers, then provides instruction on basic mechanical skills and applications. Covers use of hand tools, power tools, and stationary power equipment with numerous materials, touching on processes of wood- and metalworking, electric and gas welding, electrical wiring, robotics, plumbing, and construction. Includes color photos of male and female students, and 54 project plans. This fourth edition is revised to reflect the latest developments in the field. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Agriscience: Fundamentals & Applications
by L. Devere Burton Elmer L. CooperAgriscience Fundamentals and Applications is the most effective book available for introducing agricultural education. It addresses the full spectrum of the agricultural industry and introduces science as the basis for higher productivity and for the safest food system in the world. Readers also gain knowledge about agricultural careers and opportunities through the Agri-Profile feature. The authors successfully convey the principles of integrating science into the agricultural curriculum, and they educate readers about accessing related material on the Internet and about National FFA programs related to agriscience and technology. Color photos and illustrations, discussions of recent technological advances and Hot Topic inserts are just some of the many tools used to help the reader comprehend the wealth of material contained in this introduction to agriscience.
Sports Medicine Essentials: Core Concepts in Athletic Training & Fitness Instruction
by Jim CloverSports Medicine Essentials: Core Concepts in Athletic Training, Second Edition introduces students to potential careers in the Sports Medicine field, from Fitness Instructor to Athletic Trainer. This comprehensive text surveys a broad scope of knowledge related to the Sports Medicine field, encompassing fitness assessment, conditioning, emergency preparedness, injury management, therapeutic modalities, nutrition, ethical and legal considerations and much more. To help introduce students to an array of exciting careers, it features enrichment activities that include researching the cost of sports medicine supplies, demonstrate taping techniques, and the forming of a safety committee to devise a plan to minimize risk to a team, athletes or clients. This complete resource is a fantastic introduction for any program.
Woodworking
by Nancy MacdonaldUser-friendly and complete with full-color photos and illustrations, Woodworking offers a comprehensive guide for beginning woodworkers and aspiring cabinetmakers alike. Beginning with a brief introduction to the industry, as well as descriptions of the tools and materials used in the trade, the book then progresses on to illustrate and explain the hands-on skills that are essential to success in project creation. Step-by-step projects are accompanied by engaging photos and illustrations that walk through the process of building wood products, including tables and chairs, chests, cabinet-making, and more! These projects provide learners with a sense of accomplishment as they demonstrate their skills through successful completion of a finished product.
The Science of Animal Agriculture (3rd edition)
by Ray V. HerrenThe Science of Animal Agriculture, third edition is designed for use in courses aimed at teaching science along with concepts associated with the industry of animal agriculture. It responds to the current trends in education that promote connecting academic theory with real world applications. Research shows that students gain a better grasp of scientific theory if the theories are taught in an application context, and this text presents the application of biological science used in producing and caring for animals. Topics such as nutrition, anatomy, genetics, entomology, pathology, and animal behavior are covered in depth. These complicated areas are presented in the context of how they are used in the animal industry, allowing the student to make a distinct correlation. Students will benefit from this science-based, animal agriculture text that teaches complicated biology principles in the context of their application.
Fundamentals Of Anatomy & Physiology
by Donald C. RizzoDesigned for allied health learners with little or no biology knowledge, this full-color book is a comprehensive introduction to anatomy & physiology. It is organized according to body systems, and focuses on the body working together to promote homeostasis. Chapters are self-contained so instructors can teach in any order preferred. Essential laboratory exercises included at the end of chapters provide hands-on lab experience. Key terms with phonetic pronunciations help build vocabulary. Free interactive CD-ROM encourages mastery of content through quizzes, games, and animations.
License to Drive
by Alliance for Safe DrivingLicense to Drive offers you a totally integrated solution to driver education. Using a realistic approach, it covers all major driver education issues, with an emphasis on safety and defensive driving that will appeal to all new drivers. The focus is on practical solutions to everyday situations, with thoughtful coverage of such subjects as driving under the influence, sharing the road, challenging driving conditions and "road rage. " The Annotated Teacher's Edition includes an Activity Disk that instructors
Exploring Agriscience, 3rd Edition
by Ray V. HerrenExploring Agriscience, third edition, is a middle school text for students in Agricultural Education Programs who are enrolled in their first agriculture or agriscience class. Contents center on an exploration of agricultural industry as well as an explanation of how science concepts are used in agriculture. Topics covered include The history of agriculture; Soils, Plant structures; Entomology; Floriculture; Nursery and Landscaping; Fruit and Nuts; Row crops; Forestry; The Environment; Organic agriculture; Animal Science (including Dairy and Poultry); Aquaculture; Companion Animals; Ethics; Biotechnology; Careers; Agricultural Mechanics; Food Science; and Agricultural Education Programs. The text is illustrated with full color images that help clarify text material. Each chapter contains an insert that provides a description of an FFA Career Development Event (CDE) that relate directly to the chapter topic. Each chapter contains student learning activities that help students relate the text concepts to real life. In addition, each chapter ends with True/False, Multiple Choice and discussion questions to help evaluate student learning. An extensive teaching/learning package for the text is available. This package includes an instructor's guide, a lab model, and a classmaster CD-ROM that contains transparency masters, lesson plans, and a computerized test bank.
The Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach
by Ray V. HerrenThe Science of Agriculture: A Biological Approach, third edition helps students bridge the gap between biological concepts and their applications. The text concentrates on the scientific principles, or the "why" behind the industry. Topics such as plant and animal systems, soils, cell functions, genetics, genetic engineering, plant and animal reproduction, entomology, the uses of biotechnology, and careers are covered throughout the text. The text also includes a thorough examination of the controversy and concerns over the use of genetic engineering, genetically modified organisms, cloning, and their perceived and potential dangers to humans and the environment. Each chapter begins with clearly-stated learning objectives, followed by key terminology. Chapters close with student learning activities that extend learning beyond the text material. End-of-chapter test questions in True/False; Short Answer/Discussion; and Multiple Choice formats help to evaluate students' grasp of the concepts presented in the text.
myWorld Interactive 5: Social Studies, South Carolina
by Linda B. Bennett James B. Kracht Paul ApodacaNIMAC-sourced textbook