New Release Books by School Specialty Publishing Staff

Total Basic Skills provides first graders with the key to total school success! This 352 page workbook features 4 core subjects that provide in-depth practice in essential skills. With easy-to-understand directions this workbook also features fun, interactive games in addition to a complete answer key. Skills include: •Reading comprehension •Numbers, math operations, and problem solving •Phonics, vocabulary, and spelling •Writing and grammar

More Everything for Early Learning is the perfect sequel to our Everything for Early Learning workbook. Featuring MORE practice in essential skills for Kindergartners to achieve success in school! Featuring an additional 320 pages of new fun and engaging activities that provide skill-and-drill in important reading, language arts, and mathematical skills. Developed with bold, appealing illustrations that motivate young learners and special practice pages ensure that children master essential skills with easy-to-understand directions. Features: ~ Problem-solving ~ Deductive and analytical thinking ~ Addition and subtraction ~ Same and different ~ Matching ~ Sequencing

Colorful illustrations, magnetic letters and a dry-erase board provide a variety of fun ways for children to learn the alphabet and learn how words are formed.

Colorful illustrations, magnetic words and pictures, and a dry-erase board provide a variety of fun ways for children to learn animal names and words that describe what they do.

Colorful illustrations, magnetic words and pictures, and a dry-erase board provide a variety of fun ways for children to learn about the animals that live in the zoo.

Test with success using New York Test Prep! This book features essential test practice in reading, math, and language for students in grade 6 and provides the most comprehensive strategies for effective test preparation. Today, more than ever, students need to be equipped with the skills required for school achievement and success on proficiency tests. The book includes suggestions for parents and teachers, answer keys, progress charts, self-assessment exercises, and scoring rubrics. This 184-page book aligns with state and national standards, is perfect for use at home or in school, and is favored by parents, homeschoolers, and teachers.

Whirrr! Roarrr!br> Beep, Beep!br> It takes lots of big, noisy machines to make tall buildings! Now, you can work alongside the construction workers with this fun and educational book and play mat kit. First, learn what construction vehicles are used for in the special jumbo board book. Then, use the toy machines and 3-D accessories to create your own construction site on the colorful play mat! This kit includes: br> - A 10-page jumbo board book.br> - A stand-up cardboard crane.br> - Stand-up cardboard scenery.br> - A foldout play mat.br> - 6 construction vehicles.br> - A convenient storage space. Look for these other Brighter Child(R) Book and Play Mat Kits: Around the Racetrack, Backyard Bugs, Dinosaur Days, Noah's Ark, Who Lives on the Farm?.

A workbook containing math and reading exercises and test prep practice for kids entering 1st grade.

Give your kids a fun mental workout! The Kids' Puzzle Book is full of brainteasers, riddles, and word games! Each page features a word search, crossword, or puzzle that will challenge children and hold their interest for hours. Developed to help reinforce important vocabulary, language arts, and reading skills children will enjoy hours of fun while learning at the same time! Plus, children can color the illustrations after completing each puzzle. Features: * Engaging brainteasers, riddles, and word games * Reinforcement in vocabulary, language arts, and reading skills * Charming illustrations that children can color themselves * Collect all 8 volumes!

During the summer months between grades, this series helps children bridge the learning gap by offering activities that review, reinforce, and extend the important skills they need for the coming year. Full color.

This collection of 12 chubby board books offers readers ghoulish fun with stories about Halloween creatures, critters, and holiday activities. Illustrations. (Available now)

Test with success using Florida Test Prep! This book features essential test practice in reading, math, and language for students in grade 3 and provides the most comprehensive strategies for effective FCAT test preparation. Today, more than ever, students need to be equipped with the skills required for school achievement and success on proficiency tests. The book includes suggestions for parents and teachers, answer keys, progress charts, self-assessment exercises, and scoring rubrics. This 160-page book aligns with state and national standards, is perfect for use at home or in school, and is favored by parents, homeschoolers, and teachers.

Learning numbers has never been this much fun! TheNumbers Touch and Learn Board Bookoffers children the opportunity to explore and learn by using their senses! When early learnersseethe numbers,feelthe tactile areas, andlistento the rhyming poem, they develop early literacy skills. Plus, by placing the shaped puzzle pieces in the correct pages, children further reinforce their understanding of numbers. This fun and interactive board book will provide children with the preparation necessary for future school success! Look for these other Brighter Child® Touch and Learn Board Books:Alphabet, Colors and Shapes, First Words

"Basic skills; test prep practice; answer key."--Cover.

A handy reference guide that takes the mystery out of successful writing! Useful guidelines for grammar, style, spelling, and punctuation help students write with proficiency, clarity, and confidence. Writing tips and self-assessment checklists lead young writers step-by-step through the writing process. The unique 3-hole-punch design allows the Writer’s Guide to fit conveniently in a notebook or binder, making it perfect for homework!

The perfect helper for your child's homework! Children in preschool to grade 1 will have fun practicing counting and sequencing numbers from 1 to 25 with these challenging number dot-to-dots. In Numbers Dot-to-dot Homework Helper each page features a picture that children can complete by connecting the dots. The activities help reinforce sequencing and hand-eye coordination - skills that are important for reading and writing success. Children will enjoy completing the amusing activities while learning important skills at the same time! The Brighter Child(R) Homework Helpers series is the ideal supplement for young learners. More than 18 titles, for children in preschool to grade 3, help reinforce important skills being taught in the classroom. Each title features fun and engaging activities and amusing illustrations. Children will have fun while learning basic skills and concepts. Collect all the titles in this ideal Homework Helpers series!

Daily Warmups: Problems and Puzzles is packed with a variety of engaging math problems and puzzles that teachers can use daily. Included on each page are two reproducible problems that are challenging yet grade appropriate and can be solved in about 10 minutes or less. All problems and puzzles are based on the NCTM standards. These problems develop problem-solving and other vital skills and get students warmed up and ready for further learning. They are ideal for early-morning or the beginning of math class exercises and can be worked independently or with a group.

These four new titles in the popular Travel Games series offer travel-related games and activities that will both entertain and educate children. Includes word searches, roadside bingo, tic-tac-toe, grids, word games, license plate games, rebus puzzles, word pyramids, and more.

The My Block Book series provides assorted learning fun for little hands. Each package contains a set of four 22-page chunky block books for preschool and kindergarten-age children, featuring full-color illustrations on topics early learners love. Pkg.

"Basic skills; test prep practice; answer key."--Cover.

With 12 chunky board books perfectly sized for little hands, sets in the My Little Library series feature fascinating facts on dinosaurs, counting and early math skills, and prayers for different types of occasions. Full color.

"Basic skills; test prep practice; answer key."--Cover.

The My Block Book series provides assorted learning fun for little hands. Each package contains a set of four 22-page chunky block books for preschool and kindergarten-age children, featuring full-color illustrations on topics early learners love. Pkg.

Featuring soothing verses and songs with delightful musical accompaniment, these Rhythm and Rhyme Book and CD sets introduce preschoolers to simple math and alphabet concepts as well as nursery rhymes and fairy tales. Each set includes a teaching guide. Full color.

These new little libraries feature holiday themes that make them perfect for celebrating and gift giving. Each set of twelve chunky board books comes in its own carrying case with a retractable handle. Colorful illustrations and delightful stories will make these a favorite among preschoolers and their parents – holiday time and anytime! Features: •Twelve chunky board books •Sturdy carrying case •Delightful illustrations •Perfect for gift-giving

Young children can develop their printing and writing skills with this colorful workbook featuring exercises that focus on a particular letter. Consumable.

Features activities that teach how to write each letter of the alphabet, combining letters to make words and combining words to make sentences.

Each of these libraries of six delightful titles was created especially to help children understand and appreciate the beauty of the natural world. Each book, which has been written and illustrated by award-winning authors and artists, tells the story of an animal in its natural environment. Accurate in detail and rich in storytelling tradition, these books are perfect for giving and collecting. Authenticated by the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History in Washington, D.C.

All sorts of activities and games are included in this collection that can captivate and engage children while they are traveling. Consumable.

Based on proven McGraw-Hill curriculum, SpectrumWritingGrade 4 helps young people improve and strengthen their writing skills as they learn to identify basic grammar concepts, use correct sentence structure, find the main idea and supporting details, write paragraphs, and develop creative writing skills.

Games to keep children occupied while traveling.

Explores the world of colors and shapes with images and rhymes.

The My Block Book series provides assorted learning fun for little hands. Each package contains a set of four 22-page chunky block books for preschool and kindergarten-age children, featuring full-color illustrations on topics early learners love. Pkg.