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Snow leopards blend into their surroundings, making it nearly impossible for their prey or people to see them. Often the only proof they live in an area is what these big cats leave behind, such as tracks and urine marks. Learn more about these nearly invisible cats, including where they live, what they eat, and how scientists are working to ensure their survival.

Many people think penguins live only in cold, icy places. But the Galapagos penguins live in the blazing heat of the tropics. While this may seem like paradise, the Galapagos penguins are always on the lookout for ways to stay cool and comfortable. Learn more about these adorable animals, including how...

How do we teach with rigor to our youngest learners? How do we implement standards that spell out quite clearly what students must know but do not give us either the methods or materials that help our students achieve such skills? This professional resource provides practical routines and developmentally...

It may be unethical or a person to conduct an intelligence assessment on another human being. Human intelligence is unquantifiable. Observing or analyzing behaviour, appearance, personality, beliefs or acquired knowledge cannot produce a quantifiable measure of a person’s intelligence. The...

It tells the story of my upbringing and future life. I hope that any young person in similar situation reads the book and realizes that no matter how difficult life seems to be, there is no need to turn to drugs or crime to make a living. Just take a deep breath, have faith in yourself, and jump into...

Tyrannosaurus rex may be the most famous dinosaur of all time, but how did we discover this beloved beast? Retrace the steps including the scientists, digs, and fossils from Wyoming to China that brought T. rex into modern times. With supports for the Common Core and visual learning, Dinosaur Discovery Timelines provide a fresh approach to prehistoric creatures.

Middle-school students must be able to write explanatory/informational, argument, and narrative genre pieces and respond to literature, both for standardized tests and, more importantly, real-world writing. With a balanced literacy approach, Wolfe provides core instruction, teaching strategies, and mini-lessons...

Comprehending complex informational text can be difficult for students. Use this book to help students simplify the process. Lessons will engage students and guide them to read a text critically in order to build comprehension. Lessons are also based on the Common Core State Standards and help move students...

I grew up during World War II and developed a completely different view of the world from that which applies in most parts of the world nowadays. I was also an inhabitant of Australia, which was a completely different country from today. We had an anglo-saxon population of 5 million people and an...

Are you a creative teacher or notice that there's more to teaching than the rigor of skills and core instruction? Have you wondered what the missing piece is that would allow students to be a member of a team, apply standards in a creative way, and learn skills hands-on? Start here with A Bookbag of...

Discovering Voice is a collection of classroom exercises that helps students deeply understand the reading and writing of complex text. The lessons, which cover diction, detail, figurative language, imagery, syntax, and tone, help students understand voice in what they read and encourage them to develop...

There were many points of anguish in my battle with the psychological and spiritual consequences of the handling of Marjorie’s and my affairs, not the least of which were the gross unfairness and misconstruing of the affairs, particularly after the true cause of her agonizing headaches was clearly...

A chocolate cake A Sunday outing A date of fate   A young accounting student recounts events of certain dates. Are they related in some ‘strange, fateful fashion?’ Weaving through cakes and dates, the story demonstrates the power of belief and the subtle sway of fate.

A Tonic for Gin takes you on a journey through the highs and lows of alcohol dependence. These observations were initially documented on the popular online site Hello Sunday Morning. This collection of thoughts gives you a fresh perspective on life after alcohol, and although excruciatingly raw and...