Books with author Spectrum

The Spectrum® Manuscript Handwriting Workbook for kindergarten through second grade features 96 pages of focused practice for traditional manuscript style handwriting. Legible writing gives students an advantage across disciplines as it helps the them take notes, complete homework, and communicate in a clear and timely manner. This standards-based book guides students through printing uppercase and lowercase letters in isolate, words, and sentences. Pages of handwriting basics and tips plus academic vocabulary ensure a well-rounded approach to mastering cursive handwriting fluency. The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging––the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Help first grade students master Common Core skills such as comparing two texts on the same topic, understanding word roots, solving word problems, and more with Common Core Language Arts and Math for grade 1. Take the mystery out of the Common Core with these unique and timely Spectrum 128-page books. These information-packed resources for kindergarten through grade 6 provide an overview of the standards for each grade level along with practice activities for school success. Includes explicit references to the standards on each practice page that will let parents know that activities provide direct support for skills being taught at school.

The Spectrum® Division Workbook for third grade features 96 page of focused practice to help students master division. This standards-based workbook provides builds a strong foundation with step-by-step examples that effectively introduce new concepts. Students master dividing through 100 with problem-solving and critical thinking exercises with pretests and posttests to measure progress. An answer key in included to help parents and teachers accurately gauge skill mastery. The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging―the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Increase test success with rigorous practice and strategic tips. Build your child's confidence and the skills needed to conquer standardized tests with Spectrum® Test Prep for grade 8. This comprehensive workbook goes beyond typical skill drills to explore other contributors to test success—strategies and time management. Spectrum Test Prep Grade 8 includes strategy-based activities for language arts and math, test tips to help answer questions, and critical thinking and reasoning. The Spectrum Test Prep series for grades 1 to 8 was developed by experts in education and was created to help students improve and strengthen their test-taking skills. The activities in each book not only feature essential practice in reading, math, and language arts test areas, but also prepare students to take standardized tests. Students learn how to follow directions, understand different test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely. Step-by-step solutions in the answer key are included. These comprehensive workbooks are an excellent resource for developing skills for assessment success. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your students' learning achievement and success.

The Spectrum® Test Prep Workbook for fifth grade features 144 pages of skill-specific practice to help students prepare for standardized testing. This easy-to-follow tool provides the most comprehensive strategies for effective test preparations. The lessons are presented in a variety of formats includes suggestions for parents and teachers, as well as answer keys and progress charts. The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging―the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Increase test success with rigorous practice and strategic tips. Build your child's confidence and the skills needed to conquer standardized tests with Spectrum® Test Prep for grade 7. This comprehensive workbook goes beyond typical skill drills to explore other contributors to test success—strategies and time management. Spectrum Test Prep Grade 7 includes strategy-based activities for language arts and math, test tips to help answer questions, and critical thinking and reasoning. The Spectrum Test Prep series for grades 1 to 8 was developed by experts in education and was created to help students improve and strengthen their test-taking skills. The activities in each book not only feature essential practice in reading, math, and language arts test areas, but also prepare students to take standardized tests. Students learn how to follow directions, understand different test formats, use effective strategies to avoid common mistakes, and budget their time wisely. Step-by-step solutions in the answer key are included. These comprehensive workbooks are an excellent resource for developing skills for assessment success. Spectrum, the best-selling workbook series, is proud to provide quality educational materials that support your students' learning achievement and success.

The Spectrum® Let’s Learn to Cut Workbook for ages 2–5 features 64 pages of engaging activities that build children’s fine motor skills while they learn important skills for necessary for preschool and kindergarten. This hands-on workbook teaches basic skills through fun cutting and pasting activities and offers step-by-step instructions for parents working with children ages 2 and up.The best-selling Spectrum® series is a favorite of parents and teachers because it’s carefully designed to be both effective and engaging―the perfect building blocks for a lifetime of learning.

Learn to be a Good Big Brother!Big Brothers need some extra love to adjust and prepare for your expanding family. Help prepare your son for the arrival of your new little one with this Coloring Book for Big Brothers! Inside you will find inspirational quotes for boys to help them be the best big brother they can be. You can read your child the reassuring and empowering quotes inside while you wait for the new baby. This coloring book is a great activity for you to announce the newborn to your little boy. The illustrations are great for ages 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and tweens! Let them have hours of fun coloring their favorite animals with special big brother quotes. The images will help them open their hearts to the newest addition of your family.Let them name and color their favorite things and animals including: Dinosaurs, Frogs, Dogs, Sharks, Foxes, Outer Space, Giraffe, Pirate Parrot, Dragons, Llamas, Singing Cactus, Cats, Deer, Robots, Sing Ray, Pug, Moose, Aliens, Sloths, Otters, Wolves, Pandas, Horses, Bears, Zebra, Tacos, Koalas and more!Quotes include:Big Brother VibesI am HelpfulWe will have Grand AdventuresLeveling Up to Big BroI will always have your backDid we just become best friends? Yup!Promoted to Big BrotherI am so lucky to be a Big BrotherHelp your child prepare for his new special role as Big Brother in the family with this heartwarming activity book. Perfect for first time Big Brothers, or for boys about to be Big Brothers again!

Help second grade students master Common Core skills such as understanding point of view, forming contractions and possessives, counting by 5s, and more with Common Core Language Arts and Math for grade 2. Take the mystery out of the Common Core with these unique and timely Spectrum 128-page books. These information-packed resources for kindergarten through grade 6 provide an overview of the standards for each grade level along with practice activities for school success. Includes explicit references to the standards on each practice page that will let parents know that activities provide direct support for skills being taught at school.

Help fourth grade students master Common Core skills such as determining a story's theme, using prepositional phrases, understanding fractions, and more with Common Core Language Arts and Math for grade 4. Take the mystery out of the Common Core with these unique and timely Spectrum 128-page books. These information-packed resources for kindergarten through grade 6 provide an overview of the standards for each grade level along with practice activities for school success. Includes explicit references to the standards on each practice page that will let parents know that activities provide direct support for skills being taught at school.