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Worlds of History Since 1400: A Comparative Reader
by Kevin ReillyCompiled by a widely respected world historian and community college teacher, Worlds of History fosters historical thinking through thematic comparisons of primary and secondary sources from around the world. Each chapter takes up a major theme — such as patriarchy, love and marriage, or globalization — as experienced by two or more cultures. "Thinking Historically" exercises build students’ capacity to analyze and interpret sources one skill at a time. This flexible framework accommodates a variety of approaches to teaching world history. The latest edition offers a broader range of sources with an even more global perspective.
Worlds of History to 1550
by Kevin ReillyAssembled by award-winning community college teacher and distinguished world historian Kevin Reilly, the documents in the best-selling "Worlds of History" bring history alive for students. Students read voices from the distant and more recent past that address topics and issues -- like patriarchy, love and marriage, and imperialism -- of enduring interest and relevance. Ranging widely across regions and cultures, each chapter takes up a major theme and asks students to examine it in the context of two or more cultures, encouraging them to make cross-cultural connections and comparisons. The flexible comparative and thematic framework easily accommodates the variety of approaches instructors bring to teaching world history while supporting the general goal of cultivating critical thinking skills.
Worlds of History: A Comparative Reader
by Kevin ReillyWorlds of History offers a flexible comparative and thematic organization that accommodates a variety of teaching approaches and helps students to make cross-cultural comparisons. Thoughtfully compiled by a distinguished world historian and community college instructor, each chapter presents a wide array of primary and secondary sources arranged around a major theme -- such as universal religions, the environment and technology, or gender and family -- across two or more cultures.
Worlds of Music
by Timothy J. Cooley Jeff Todd Titon Anne K. Rasmussen Jonathan P. J. Stock David Locke David B. Reck Christopher A. Scales John M. Schechter R. Anderson SuttonOpen yourself to a world of music with bestselling WORLDS OF MUSIC, Sixth Edition. The text presents an in-depth exploration of the world’s music cultures, with a new chapter on Native American music. Based on the authors’ fieldwork and expertise, the text’s case study approach gives you a true sense of both the music and the culture that created it.
Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science (2nd edition)
by Richard DewittUpdated throughout and with three entirely new chapters, Worldviews: An Introduction to the History and Philosophy of Science, Second Edition furthers its reputation as the definitive introductory text on the historical developments and philosophical issues that inform our scientific view of the world around us. Represents an innovative introduction to the history and philosophy of science, designed especially for those coming to the subject for the first time Updated new edition features the addition of chapters focusing on scientific laws, evolutionary theory, and implications of evolution Covers the key historical developments and philosophical themes that have impacted our scientific view of the world around us Analyzes the transitions from the Aristotelian worldview to the Newtonian worldview to a new and currently developing worldview Explores challenges to the Western scientific worldview brought on by recent discoveries.
Worldwide Differential Calculus
by David B. MasseyOur goal with this textbook is, of course, to help you learn Differential Calculus (the Calculus of derivatives). But why publish a new textbook for this purpose when so many already exist? There are several reasons why we believe that our textbook is a vast improvement over those already in existence.
Worm and Caterpillar Are Friends: Ready-to-Read Graphics Level 1 (Ready-to-Read Graphics)
by Kaz WindnessA Theodor Seuss Geisel Honor Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Graphic Novel & Comic A New York Public Library Best Book A Chicago Public Library Best of the Best Book This heartwarming and affirming Level 1 Ready-to-Read Graphics book celebrates the beauty of true friendship!Worm and Caterpillar are friends—best friends. Worm loves how they are just alike, but Caterpillar has a feeling there is a big change coming. Then Caterpillar disappears for a while and comes back as Butterfly. Will Butterfly and Worm still be friends? Ready-to-Read Graphics books give readers the perfect introduction to the graphic novel format with easy-to-follow panels, speech bubbles with accessible vocabulary, and sequential storytelling that is spot-on for beginning readers. There&’s even a how-to guide for reading graphic novels at the beginning of each book.
Worms (Houghton Mifflin Vocabulary Reader Accompanies Journeys)
by Gabriel JordanNIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Level J DRA 18 Science Strategy-Question <P><P>Lexile: 390L
Worse, Worser, Wurst #2
by Nancy Krulik Ben BalistreriPrincess Pulverizer may not be a knight yet, but she won't let that stop her from saving the day!There's trouble in the kingdom of Salamistonia! Ever since an evil wizard kidnapped Lester the jester, laughter and smiles have disappeared. Now Princess Pulverizer has the perfect opportunity to complete the next good deed on her Quest of Kindness: a rescue mission! With her friends Lucas and Dribble by her side, can Princess Pulverizer defeat the wizard, free Lester, and bring fun back to Salamistonia?
Wow! A Cow!
by Lindsay Lee JohnsonSomeone leaves the barn door open and there's chaos. Find out how Blue the dog comes to the rescue.
Wrath of the Rain God (Legendarios #1)
by Karla Arenas ValentiTwins coping with moving to a new city get swept back in time by a magical book in this first book in the Legendarios chapter book series that&’s Magic Tree House meets Heroes in Training! Nine-year-old twins, Emma and Martín, couldn&’t be more different in their personalities, interests, and even their looks. But one thing they absolutely agree on is that moving from Cuernavaca, Mexico, to Illinois is a terrible idea. Unfortunately, they&’re not given a choice when their dad lands his dream job as a middle school principal in Chicago. To help the twins stay connected to their Mexican heritage, their abuela gifts them a book of Mexican legends. The book turns out to be more than a going away present…it&’s a magical item that transports them directly into the legends! In the first legend, Emma and Martín encounter Tlaloc, the god of rain. Tlaloc is angry because his lightning bolt has been stolen, and his rage is manifesting as a torrential downpour over the ancient city of Texcoco. The rain won&’t stop until the lightning bolt has been returned, so Emma and Martín set out to recover it. Will they find Tlaloc&’s bolt in time to help the people of Texcoco save their home? Or will the wrath of the rain god mark the end of this legendary city?
Wrestling Winners (Kids' Sports Stories)
by Elliott SmithWhen Josiah joins the wrestling club, he gets teased by some of the bigger kids because of his small size. One teammate helps Josiah learn some moves that take advantage of his quickness. But other teammates continue to tease Josiah. Will Josiah be able to prove he has what it takes to compete?
Wriggling, Squirming, and Starving: A Farm of Flies (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading Grade 5)
by Jeff ScarlettiNIMAC-sourced textbook
Wright Group Lead 21 Theme Reader (Wright Group Lead 21)
by Wright GroupImprove your literature skills with Wright Group Lead 21 Theme Reader. It contains interesting narratives and questions at the end of every unit to test your comprehension skills.
Wrightsman's Psychology and the Legal System
by Edie Greene Kirk HeilbrunWRIGHTMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM shows you the critical importance of psychology's concepts and methods to the functioning of many aspects of today's legal system. Featuring topics such as competence to stand trial, the insanity defense, expert forensic testimony, analysis of eye witness identification, criminal profiling, and many others, this best-selling book gives you a comprehensive overview of psychology's contributions to the legal system, and the many roles available to trained psychologists within the system.
Wrightsman’s Psychology and The Legal System
by Edie Greene Kirk HeilbrunThe author team for WRIGHTSMAN'S PSYCHOLOGY AND THE LEGAL SYSTEM, 9th Edition combines complementary expertise, active research, writing careers and real world experience as consultants working within the legal system. It's no wonder the book is popular with instructors and students alike. Real cases such as Bill Cosby and Dylann Roof illustrate the importance of psychology's concepts and methods to an understanding of the legal system and the system's impact on individuals' everyday lives. Case-related questions engage students in critical thinking and discussion. With topics such as competence to stand trial, the insanity defense, expert forensic testimony, the use of deadly force by police, detection of deceit, and criminal profiling, Greene and Heilbrun give students an insightful overview of psychology's contributions to the legal system.
Write Moves: A Creative Writing Guide And Anthology
by Nancy PaghWrite Moves is an invitation for the student to understand and experience creative writing in the larger frame of humanities education. The practical instruction offered comes in the form of “moves” or tactics for the apprentice writer to try. But the title also speaks to a core value of this project: that creative writing exists to move us. The book focuses on concise, human-voiced instruction in poetry, the short story, and the short creative nonfiction essay. Emphasis on short forms allows the beginning student to appreciate lessons in craft without being overwhelmed by lengthy model texts; diverse examples of these genres are offered in the anthology.
Write On! (Katie Kazoo, Switcheroo #17)
by Nancy KrulikKatie can't wait for her favorite author, Nellie Farrow, to come visit her class and tell them all about her new book. But when Katie starts working on a cool new website with Suzanne, she forgets to read the book! Then Katie turns into Nellie, just when she's about to give her presentation! Will Katie be able to turn things from wrong to write? .
Write Source (Grade #6)
by Great Source Education Group StaffLearn more about how good writing skills can help you share your ideas more effectively.
Write Source Skills Book Grade 3
by Dave Kemper Pat SebranekThis Skills Book Grade 3 contains 1)Proofreading Activities: Using Punctuation, Checking Mechanics, Checking Your Spelling, Using the Right Word 2) Sentence Activities: Sentence Basics, Sentence Problem, Sentence Combining, and 3) Language Activities: Nouns, Pronouns, Verbs, Adjectives and Adverbs, Prepositions Conjunctions Interjections, Parts of Speech.
Write Source Skills Book: Editing and Proofreading Practice
by Dave Kemper Pat SebranekThis powerful classroom toolkit provides a variety of additional resources to help you make the most of the Write Source program: - Skills Book Practice for essential mechanics, usage, and grammar skills - Assessment Book Copy masters for a pretest, interim tests, and post tests to help prepare students for stare assessments- Overhead Transparencies Graphic organizers, assessment rubrics, and benchmark papers for whole-class instruction- Interactive Writing Skills CD-ROM Animated grammar lessons, engaging, interactive activities, and printable and e-mailable reports- Daily Language Workouts Quick 5-to-10 minute activities in mechanics, usage, grammar, and writing.
Write Source SkillsBook: Editing and Proofreading Practice (Grade #3)
by Dave Kemper Pat SebranekThe 'SkillsBook' provides you with opportunities to practice editing and proofreading skills. 'Write Source' contains guidelines, examples, and models to help you complete your work in the 'SkillsBook.'
Write Source Write for College: A Student Handbook
by Dave Kemper Patrick Sebranek Verne MeyerWrite for College emphasizes the kinds of writing that will prepare you for college course work. However, the handbook covers much more than writing. It also provides information and guidelines for speaking, thinking, critical reading, note taking, test taking, researching, and nearly every other topic essential to success.