Books published by publisher Linworth

Whether it's creating the school newsletter or writing a research paper, students must be familiar with using a computer to produce written documents. Here's how to train students on word-processing programs so they can quickly pick up functionality and features. Activities and exercises demonstrate how to format a page, insert clip art, proofread, create a brochure, and much, much more!

Finally, a book to help educators promote sure-fire reading pleasers to boy readers in grades 3–12!Scary, Gross, and Enlightening: Books for Boys Grades 3-12 is the helpful new reference handbook for educators looking for just the right books to captivate the imaginations of boys in a way that makes reading fun as well as effective. In chapters than span the full range of categories and genres, Scary, Gross, and Enlightening surveys the latest and greatest titles aimed at boys in the primary and secondary grades, including nonfiction, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, sports, sci-fi and fantasy, humor, history, books that were made into movies, read-aloud titles, and classic works that have stood the test of time. Each chapter suggests a number of appropriate and delightful titles on a specific theme and includes listings of corresponding websites, reproducible lessons, and activities. The book also provides lists of professional titles to support each chapter's theme, as well as research-based strategies for teaching with the suggested books.• Chapters center on the common themes of "boy books" for grades 3-12, including sports, sci-fi and fantasy, graphic novels, mystery and adventure, and more• Offers reproducible lessons and activities• Includes a chapter on professional titles relevant to the various themes of the suggested books

Do your students feel overwhelmed by book reports, too much Internet information, or by just planning a party? The Big6 can help!The Big6 provides librarians, teachers and students with an easy-to-follow method to solve research problems in the Internet age. This resource shows your students (grades 4 and up) how the Internet and the Big6 combine to provide an effective method to do research and reports. They'll also find easy ways to deal with the information overload that often hinders student Internet research.