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This companion text augments the study of the biology text, "Biology: Exploring Life." covering basic principles of bacteria, fungi and protists. It would be helpful for any person interested in working in fields of microbiology. With the accompanying Learning Guide, the student is directed to various online videos and science practicals, and given many practical activities, such as making a Gram stain, preparing cultures, growing and isolating bacteria, and making a Winogradsky column. Access to a science lab us needed. This is best done after the Ecology and Sustainability course; also recommended are the Exploring the Plant World, and the Exploring Animal Diversity courses.

This companion text augments the study of the biology text, "Biology: Exploring Life." With the accompanying Learning Guide, the student has the opportunity to do many plant propagation and other hands-on and outdoor plant-identification activities. It is recommended the student first do the Biology and Heredity, and Ecology and Sustainability courses.

This book is part of an eight-course package that covers American history from before European settlement to modern times. Eight learning guides (see titles below) accompany the main textbook, United States - Adventures in Time and Place, and this book, which augments that textbook with additional interesting information. The learning guides include many activities that help bring history alive for a young student.Elementary U.S. History 1 European ExplorationElementary U.S. History 2 European Settlement and the American RevolutionElementary U.S. History 3 The United States A New CountryElementary U.S. History 4 Expansion of the New NationElementary U.S. History 5 Slavery and the Civil WarElementary U.S. History 6 America Continues WestElementary U.S. History 7 Industry and LaborElementary U.S. History 8 Technology and Modern Times

This book provides an introduction to chemistry in simple language, perfect for a Middle School student. After a basic grounding in the subject, the book moves on to bite-sized discussions of different aspects of chemistry, each with fun, hands-on activities so the student can see chemistry in action. Using substances and chemicals that are readily available around the home, each activity includes detailed instructions, as well as clear explanations of the expected results.Some of the topics covered are: The chemistry of burningUsing oxygen for bleaching and making rustHow carbon dioxide puts out firesTesting acids and basesHow soap worksThe gases we breatheMaking crystalsUsing electricity to get hydrogen and oxygen from waterColored flame testsAccompanied by two learning guides that steer the student through the book--one for the first part of the book, and one for the second part. The learning guide includes additional activities to help the student apply what is being learned.

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 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 example, how to use triangles to build strong structures. One exercise has the student go outside and find the angle of elevation of the sun. Another has the student go outside and construct a square with 30-foot sides.

This book introduces these major body systems of the human body in a simple and understandable way: integumentary (skin), skeletal, muscular, circulatory, respiratory, digestive, excretory, nervous, endocrine and reproductive.

This glossary is designed to be used by faculty using the Lower School, and Elementary & Middle School Math Program (utilizing Math U See). It is a compilation of definitions given in the Teacher Guides for the individual Levels. It is written simply enough that students in the elementary and middle schools could use the glossary on their own.

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: The United States--Prehistory to 1850American History 2: A Young Nation Growing UpAmerican History 3: The Twentieth Century and World WarAmerican History 4: The Cold War and Afterwards

In this book, students use and do experiments with computer-assisted measuring equipment, while applying the steps of scientific inquiry and writing scientific reports.

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.

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: The United States--Prehistory to 1850American History 2: A Young Nation Growing UpAmerican History 3: The Twentieth Century and World WarAmerican History 4: The Cold War and Afterwards

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 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 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.

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-step through the book, providing interesting opportunities to apply the information.

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 young teen as well as any adult who wants to brush up on these vital skills.

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.

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 of life by communicating and sharing knowledge (religion, art, technology, commodities, ideas) with other groups. The seminar provides many opportunities to focus on the adventure of history, the people involved, their creativity, ingenuity and resourcefulness.

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 stores, different types of roads.

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 course interests and familiarizes young students with the different kinds of mammals.

This book covers the major geography of Earth, including rivers, mountains, deserts and fertile plains. It gives the student an understanding of the landforms and water of Earth along with the major climate zones and biomes. Along the way the student learns to use latitude and longitude coordinates, what causes the seasons, and how climate is affected by latitude.

What is the difference between climate and weather? Why is Washington a good place to grow apples, and Florida good for growing oranges? What are the five basic elements of climate?The student who does this course will learn the answers to these questions. He will be able to explain the sun's path through the sky at various times of the year and various places on Earth, and what this has to do with the climate in each place. He will understand the source of wind, and how oceans and winds affect land climates. He will also understand the effects of other factors, such as the presence of mountain ranges, and be able to apply all these factors to predict the climate of any location on Earth.

How are all insects alike? How does a caterpillar turn into a butterfly? In this illustrated course, the student gets to choose from eleven projects where he can study live insects. He learns about social insects, and how there are hundreds of thousands of different kinds of insects in the world. He finds out how some insects are harmful and others are useful to have around. The course is designed to make a student aware of the tremendous variety of insects in the world and how they affect us.

This text, along with the accompanying learning guide, orients the student to the elements of spelling, vowels, consonants and some basic spelling rules. With these basics, students can move confidently forward.

This course introduces the student to the piano and uses that instrument to improve the ability to read music. By the end of the course, the student can play "Mary Had a Little Lamb" on the piano. The accompanying Learning Guide provides entertaining musical games and activities. Upon completion, the student has enough music fundamentals and early piano skills to go on to beginning piano books.The course requires some understanding of musical notes, and use of a metronome is recommended. Learning to Play Music, Heron Books, can provide this information. A person who can read music and who plays piano is needed to do some of the activities with the student throughout the course.Some steps involve access to a treble clef instrument played and a bass clef instrument played. This could involve a trip to a local music store.

This book contains a simple, straightforward discussion about the beginning of life and how a baby grows and develops in the mother's body. Hand-drawn, tastefully done illustrations accompany the text.