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

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.

Examines European life between the years 1000 and 1300 focusing on the growth of cities, the development of a money-based economy, and the emergence of a Europe newly unified by a shared religion and increased trade.

Describes squirrels, bees, birds, butterflies, and other animals that often share their environment with people.

Using a question and answer format, focuses on life at the north and south poles, the animals that flourish there, the men who exploded then, and the past and future of the Arctic and Antarctic.

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.

Traditional folktales, recipes, games, and other fun activities transport readers to another country. Each title examines a specific culture through regional foods, religion and festivals, special and every day clothing, and music and dance. A brief history and discussion of the topography of each country puts its cultural diversity into perspective.

This series presents the causes and consequences of the American Civil War with a human-interest approach. Four volumes recount reasons for the Civil War and its progression. One title devoted to the aftermath of the Civil War places an emphasis on important people of the day and the war''s effect on the population. Firsthand recollections, journal and diary entries, letters, and authentic photos and prints reflect the human aspect of the war.

Whether reading for fun or exploring the inexplicable, readers will enjoy the accounts of puzzling events and mysterious creatures in this 14-book series. Intriguing subjects range from extraterrestrials to water monsters and from ghosts to mysterious healing methods. Each title examines the facts, offers rational explanations where possible, and leaves the mystery unexplained.