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This is a high school plane geometry text with accompanying Learning Guide. Student learns the basics of plane geometry, and learns also how to do geometric constructs and accurately copy lines, angles and various shapes. The subject of geometric proofs is introduced, and the student reads, contributes to and then does some simple proofs. The course includes several hands-on practical applications of plane geometry to the real world, for examp...

This book provides math skills that a person needs for everyday life. The math that's needed to address useful real life activities are presented in a simple, straightforward way. Topics covered are mental math skills, saving money, figuring out interest, borrowing money, taxes, math for measuring, useful formulas such as rates, mileage, electrical energy, etc. Finally, math for statistics and probability are covered. This book works for a ...

How to Manage Your Money presents the topics of budgeting, savings, interest, checking accounts and their reconciliation, online banking, and the difference between debit and credit cards--all at a level that is easily grasped. Using the accompanying learning guide, a student creates and works with a budget, reconciles a checking account, and is encouraged to open their own savings or checking account.

Over the course of his life, American educator and author L. Ron Hubbard (1911-1986) researched and wrote extensively on the subjects of ethics, morals, honesty and integrity. After decades of success on the part of individuals studying and applying these principles and techniques, his key writings on these subjects have been brought together into this handbook for teens. Accompanied by a learning guide that directs a student step-by-ste...

Accompanied by a learning guide that steers a student through this book, as well as parts of "Writing Nonfiction, " Heron Books, step-by-step, along with many activities through which a student learns to write a documented research paper. By the end of the learning guide, the student has the ability to write a 1, 000-word research paper, fully and correctly cited, and created a works cited list.

This companion text augments study of the 11-volume text "A History of US." Accompanied by four learning guides (titles below), which steer a student step-by-step through this and the main texts, students learn about American history from prehistory to modern times. Along the way the student is encouraged to consider widely different perspectives on historical events, and to draw their own conclusions on those events. American History 1: Th...

How does a bird grow inside an egg? Why do woodpeckers peck at trees? What makes a hummingbird hum? In this illustrated course, students learn about many different birds, both land and water birds, from mockingbirds to the tiny Arctic tern that flies 22, 000 miles every year. In this illustrated book, students find out interesting facts about birds, their life cycle, how they migrate, and how they affect the lives of people and other animal...

In this book, students use and do experiments with computer-assisted measuring equipment, while applying the steps of scientific inquiry and writing scientific reports. Accompanied by a learning guide that steers the student step-by-step through the book, providing many practical activities and opportunities to apply what is being learned.

This book presents facts about water in an engaging way for young students. Students learn about the three forms of water, how water changes from liquid to vapor and back again, interesting facts about ice, and water underground. Included are a number of interesting activities involving how the water cycle works, water freezing, melting and evaporating and other effects caused by water. Accompanied by a learning guide that steers the student...

This companion text augments study of the 11-volume text "A History of US." Accompanied by four learning guides (titles below), which steer a student step-by-step through this and the main texts, students learn about American history from prehistory to modern times. Along the way the student is encouraged to consider widely different perspectives on historical events, and to draw their own conclusions on those events. American History 1: Th...

This book supplements the textbook "Algebra and Trigonometry" by Foerster. Using these two books, the accompanying learning guide directs the student smoothly through the topics of the Field Axioms, functions and relations, linear functions, solving systems of linear equations and inequalities, quadratic functions, Included in the companion text is a glossary of clearly defined words and symbols.

This book supplements the textbook "Algebra and Trigonometry" by Foerster. Using these two books, the accompanying learning guide directs the student smoothly through the topics of exponential functions, logarithms and logarithmic functions, scientific notation, inverses of functions, rational and irrational functions and graphs, polynomial functions and equations, and variation functions. Included in the companion text is a glossary of clearl...

This book is a companion text that covers first-year algebra for high schoolers. There are six accompanying learning guides, which are Parts 1-6, covering the basic rules of algebra through, representing equations in graphical form, functions and their use, solving "systems" of equations, working with variables with exponents, units of measurement, using exponents that are fractions and scientific notation.

This seminar is a fascinating way to introduce young students to many aspects of geography and history by focusing on trade and the spread of ideas along the Silk Road and spice routes, and thus the impact of geography and trade on the spread of civilization. Through a set of 13 lesson plans to guide the teacher, students look at trade, exploration, and some of the ways in which people have overcome difficulties and increased their quality ...

In addition to serving as the glossary of basic words for the courses in the Heron Books Geography Series, this is a very useful all-around glossary of geography terms written at a beginning level. It covers place names as well as general terms.

What is the difference between a town and a city? What are some of the jobs needed to keep a city functioning? Where are they done? What does a factory do? Learning the answers to questions like these can often be neglected with young children, but understanding these basic concepts can make a big difference. This illustrated book covers a variety of things related to cities: different types of jobs, names for different types of buildings and ...

How do fish breathe? Is an eel really a fish? How are sharks different from other kinds of fish?In this illustrated course, the student gets to choose from 11 practical projects where he can study real fish. He finds out interesting facts about many different kinds of fish, from tuna to anchovies to sea horses.He also learns about their environments, and about how they are part of the food chain for other fish and animals as well as for people.

What does "warm blooded" mean? How do mice and squirrels keep their teeth from growing too long? Which mammals are the fastest runners? What is a mammal anyway? In this course, the student gets to choose from 12 practical projects about real mammals, such as visiting a farm or a zoo or an animal doctor. He finds out how foxes and wolves live, and learns about deer and otters and many other wild mammals, as well as about domestic mammals.The co...

This book teaches a young student why it is important to wash dishes, and how to wash dishes and pots and pans in the sink. The student learns about scrubbers, dishwashing soap and stacking clean dishes in a dish drainer.

Using a straightforward approach, this book gives simple basics on short story writing. It includes information such as simple outlining, seven writer's skills, creating characters, and tips on getting one's point across in writing.