Best Selling Books 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.

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.

Describes the early civilizations of North, Central, and South America through the time of Columbus.History of the World examines the development of culture, the arts, economy, government, and religion throughout the world from the beginnings of civilization. Each book in the series recreates the life and times of people from various continents and cultures, providing the basis for a global historical perspective that shows how different civilizations and peoples have influenced each other over the centuries.

A reference book dealing with balloons, gliders, and all manner of aircraft, with special sections on flying animals and on airports.

Traces the history of Europe from the Paleolithic period to 476.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of birds.

Presents events in American history that occurred in the lives of Paul Revere, William Billings, Nathan Hale, Francis Marion, Abigail Adams, and Phillis Wheatley.

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.

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.

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.