New Releases by Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers

Part of a series covering all aspects of the GED test, this workbook covers practice exercises and simulated tests to help you pass the GED science test.

Illustrates the life cycle of the garden spider.

A second chance for your low-level readers having trouble in the content areas. Connections offers subject-specific titles in all the content areas written at reading levels 5-8.Designed for independent use.Connections is truly a self-directed program. With its low reading level and straightforward directions, students can measure their own progress with pretests and posttests. Correlation charts are tied to test questions directing them to the precise pages to study for each type of question. -- Units on the world of work and careers are tied to content areas. -- Answers and explanations in each book enable students to check their answers and understand the thinking behind each question. -- Real-life and work graphics content designed for secondary students help them connect academic skills with life and work skills. -- Reading selections emphasize comprehension, so students can improve reading skills as they gain content knowledge.

A second chance for your low-level readers having trouble in the content areas. Connections offers subject-specific titles in all the content areas written at reading levels 5-8. Designed for independent use. Connections is truly a self-directed program. With its low reading level and straightforward directions, students can measure their own progress with pretests and posttests. Correlation charts are tied to test questions directing them to the precise pages to study for each type of question. -- Units on the world of work and careers are tied to content areas. -- Answers and explanations in each book enable students to check their answers and understand the thinking behind each question. -- Real-life and work graphics content designed for secondary students help them connect academic skills with life and work skills. -- Reading selections emphasize comprehension, so students can improve reading skills as they gain content knowledge.

Six topical titles examine developments in major social concerns of the past 100 years from a global perspective. The series traces key issues from early controversies to the present day. Significant events are enhanced with quotes from witnesses and prominent personalities of the decade. The text discusses individuals associated with these social concerns, as well as events that marked or caused important shifts in public opinion.

Prepare to be inspired by women from all walks of life. This 10-book series spotlights the contributions of female achievers around the world and throughout history. Each volume profiles 150 extraordinary women in a specific area of interest. Sidebars provide personal observations and intriguing details. Timelines, resource guides, and indexes make finding facts easy. Even more useful is the cumulative master index, which lists all 1,500 women by volume number, nationality, chronological period, and awards won.

Examines the life of the Cuban-born physician who developed the theory of yellow fever transmission through mosquitoes.

Start readers on active explorations of the world around them with this eight-book science series. Twelve or more activities in each title let children experience and observe the basic scientific principles introduced in the text. Step-by-step instructions and ingredient lists are convenient features for parents and teachers, and the simple, illuminating experiments use items commonly found in the home.

The work of local folk artists reveals the influence of the region's climate, natural resources, landforms, vegetation, culture, and history. Each title presents examples of folk art styles, lending richness and authenticity to regional studies. The text explores mediums used by local artisans, practical uses and origins of folk art, and how art is made, Safe, hands-on activities give readers experience with the materials and techniques used by artists.

Now preteens can examine science in a meaningful way through this 12-book, reader-friendly series. In each title, reader focus on the vocational, environmental, technological, and societal aspects of major scientific principles. An exciting Internet theme is also carried through the graphics and text, with "links," "buttons," and "byte-sized fact" boxes. Application activities allow readers to use their new knowledge in everyday life.

Invite readers to investigate the captivating world of the animal kingdom with this two-book series. Each book is filled with thousands of facts from leading experts around the world. The magnificent illustrations and highly readable and definitive text will inspire readers for years to come.

Six titles render a view of past civilizations with remarkable depth and clarity. Influences such as politics, war, trade, everyday life, art and architecture, and religion offer insight into how inhabitants of these great cultures lived. Each title highlights the legacy left by the major events and developments of these civilizations. Quotations from ancient sources and modern historians lend a fresh perspective to factual information.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

Sneak a peak into the lives of every American president through these entertaining and informative biographies. Young readers get historically accurate, anecdotal accounts of the events each president helped shape, from the founding years of George Washington to the modern challenges of William Jefferson Clinton.

Explore Earth's water world with this indepth and colorful five-book series. Ideal for young adults, these titles highlight physical features and motion of the world's waters, their history, and their vital roles as habitats for Earth's plant and animal life.