Books published by publisher Mark Twain Media (2007-12-01)

Bring history to life for students in grades 5 and up using Egypt and the Middle East! This 96-page book features reading selections and assessments that utilize a variety of questioning strategies, such as matching, true or false, critical thinking, and constructed response. Hands-on activities, research opportunities, and mapping exercises engage students in learning about the history and culture of Egypt and the Middle East. For struggling readers, the book includes a downloadable version of the reading selections at a fourth- to fifth-grade reading level. Aligned to Common Core State Standards, NCSS standards and national and Canadian provincial standards.

Aligned to Common Core State Standards, Elements and the Periodic Table present the basics of the Periodic Table in an easy-to-understand, easy-to-master way! It contains fun activities, transparency masters, quizzes, tests, rubrics, grading sheets, and more. From basic elements to table organization, Elements and the Periodic Table is the essential handbook for middle-school science!

Math Connections to the Real World for grades 5 to 8 increases students’ ability to effectively apply math skills in real-world scenarios. Aligned to current state standards, this supplement offers students the opportunity to combine math and language arts skills to successfully solve everyday problems and communicate answers.Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Connect students in grades 4 and up with science using Learning about Cells. In this 48-page resource, students learn what cells are, the parts of cells, how cells live and reproduce, and how to use a microscope to view them. It establishes a dialogue with students to encourage their interest and participation in creative and straightforward activities. The book also includes a vocabulary list and a unit test. This book supports National Science Education Standards.

Make music come alive for students in grades 5 and up with American Popular Music! This 96-page book explores how the roots of American music began and developed. From European musical traditions in the seventeenth century to African American music today, this book uncovers a foundation and appreciation of America’s music. It features genres such as ragtime, blues, Dixieland, swing, big band, musical theater, folk, country western, rock and roll, disco, funk, punk, rap, alternative, and contemporary Christian.

STEM Labs for Middle Grades offers activities that challenge students to apply scientific inquiry, content knowledge, and technological design to solve real-world problems. An excellent addition to your curriculum, this supplement will help cultivate students’ interest in science, technology, engineering, and math. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, this product line covers a range of subjects including math, science, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.

Make math matter to students in grades 5 and up using Math Projects! This 64-page book provides exciting individual, partner, and small-group projects that promote creative problem solving. Students compute, read, write, and utilize social and artistic skills with the more than 50 projects! Aligned to the Common Core State Standards and NCTM standards, national, and Canadian provincial standards.

Explore the world with students in grades 4–5 using Discovering the World of Geography. This 128-page book helps students use geographical knowledge and skills to interpret and analyze data. This text covers topics including maps, graphs, hemispheres, seasons, ocean currents, precipitation, and weather maps. The book presents information through activities such as maps, charts, diagrams, and graphs that support National Geography Standards. It also includes assessments and answer keys.

Guide students in grades 5 and up toward a healthy lifestyle, both physically and financially, using Life Skills: Preparing Students for the Future. This 128-page book covers topics such as work ethic, nutrition, exercise, sexually transmitted diseases, drugs, and preparing financially for the future. Graphic organizers, self inventories, puzzles, real-life situations, and cloze activities provide creative opportunities for students to assess their own lifestyles and make good choices for the future.

Make algebra equations easy for students in grades 6 and up using Pre-Algebra Practice! This 128-page book is geared toward students who struggle in pre-algebra and covers the concepts of real numbers, integers, properties, operations, exponents, square roots, and patterns. The book supports NCTM standards and includes clear instructions, examples, practice problems, definitions, problem-solving strategies, an assessment section, answer keys, and references.

The Common Core Language Arts Workouts: Reading, Writing, Speaking, Listening, and Language Skills Practice series for grades 6 through 8 is designed to help teachers and parents meet the challenges set forth by the Common Core State Standards. Filled with skills practice, critical thinking tasks, and creative exercises, some are practice exercises, while others pose creative or analytical challenges. These workouts make great warm-up or assessment exercises. They can be used to set the stage and teach the content covered by the standards or to assess what students have learned after the content has been taught. Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.