In Social Studies…

Two New Editions in World History!

Global History and Geography: The Growth of Civilizations, Second Edition

Henry Brun, Lillian Forman, Herbert Brodsky

This comprehensive text provides students with a wide-ranging, thought-provoking analysis of the events and ideas that have shaped the beginning of the 21st century and will continue to influence the world. It contains current text on topics from the war on terror to the latest technology, along with visual aids such as time lines, graphs, and photos. Global History and Geography reflects the New York State and National Standards in Global History and will prepare students for the NY State Regents Exam.

Ancillaries: Teacher’s Manual with Answer Key and Student’s Study Guide (CD)

Test-Generating Software and Question Catalog (CD)

The World Today: Current Problems and Their Origins, Seventh Edition

Henry Brun

This compact, up-to-date book explores present-day global issues, problems, and topics for students taking a world history or current world events course. This new edition explores in depth the dramatic changes that have taken place in the 21st century. Historical background establishes the context for discussion of the most recent events; timely and concise text describes current world problems and issues, such as terrorism, globalization, environmental challenges, ethnic and religious conflicts, and the search for renewable resources. A variety of questions and exercises promote critical thinking and writing.

Ancillary: Answer Key (CD)

In Science…

Two New Middle School Science Books!

Amsco’s Science: Grade 6  and Amsco’s Science: Grade 7

Paul S. Cohen and Anthony V. Sorrentino

These books provide complete, concise presentations of life, physical, and earth science concepts, as taught in yearlong 6th- and 7th-grade science classes. Each book contains lessons with aims, objectives and key terms. Skills activities offer students ample practice with key concepts, features on interesting science facts engage students in the subject area, and a variety of question types and exercises encourage scientific inquiry. Amsco’s Science: Grade 6 and Amsco’s Science: Grade 7 align with National, NY State, and NY City Science Standards.

Ancillaries: Answer Key; Transparency Masters

In Math…

A Complete, Integrated Geometry Text

Geometry

Ann Xavier Gantert

Geometry presents the subject in an engaging, contemporary, integrated manner and provides complete coverage of the New York State Core Curriculum for Geometry. The textbook offers instruction in solid geometry, guides students through constructions, explains principles and processes with step-by-step examples, and presents fully worked-out proofs of theorems and corollaries. Varied exercises have students write about math, develop and apply skills, and do hands-on activities; enrichment opportunities are also offered.

Ancillaries: Teacher’s Manual with Answer Key; Extended Test Bank

In English Language Arts…

Two New Books to Complete Our Florida FCAT Line

Mastering the FCAT Reading Retake

Dana Chicchelly and Karen Spigler

This focused, comprehensive review book offers a course of instruction and practice designed to help the target audience achieve the goal of passing the Florida Reading Retake. Chapters are organized in content-area clusters that allow students to target the areas with which they need the most work. A high-interest mix of informational and literary texts, accompanied by visual texts such as diagrams, tables, graphs, maps, illustrations, and photographs prepares students for the texts they will encounter on the exam. The book offers students benchmark explanations, guided practice with reading selections, and independent practice opportunities; it also contains a Diagnostic Test with Analysis Table and two full-length Practice Tests.

Ancillary: Teacher’s Manual with Answer Key

Amsco’s FCAT Writing+

Amy Bunin Kaiman

This comprehensive review book offers in-depth instruction and ample practice to help students succeed on the FCAT Writing+. The engaging instructional chapters teach students how to read and respond to expository and persuasive prompts. Students work through each stage of the writing process and learn how to consider focus, organization, support, and conventions. Students also become familiar with the writing rubric and score sample essays. The book also covers the multiple-choice section of the exam; students learn how to tackle each type of question they may encounter. Amsco’s FCAT Writing+ also contains a Diagnostic Test and Checklist and two complete Practice Tests.

Ancillaries:  Teacher’s Guide with Answer Key (CD)  

In Foreign Language…

A New Book to Develop Spanish Speaking Skills

Conversaciones contigo

Robert Cabat

Conversaciones contigo (Conversations with You) is a comprehensive text that emphasizes speaking, the language skill that students value most and many teachers find most challenging to develop effectively. It also offers ample practice in reading, writing, and listening, and provides engaging thematic content. Conversaciones contigo can be used as a basic text in middle school, high school, and even for adult education. Teachers can use the book as a standalone or as a supplement to basic texts on Levels I and II.

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