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Contemporary Urban Planning (9th Edition)
by John M. LevyUpdated in a new 9th edition, Contemporary Urban Planning provides readers with in-depth coverage of the historic, economic, political, legal, and environmental factors affecting urban planning. With updated coverage of the Obama administration's response to the 2009 economic downturn, Levy also addresses the most pressing issues in urban development today - including the subprime mortgage crisis and home foreclosures, federal funding for public transportation, and new standards for "green" buildings.
Contemporary World History
by William J. DuikerThis comprehensive and balanced history of the world in the 20th century and into the new millennium chronicles key events of the period and examines the underlying issues that shaped the times. Duiker's CONTEMPORARY WORLD HISTORY, 7th Edition, takes a global approach to the subject while doing justice to the distinctive character of individual civilizations and regions. Updated with new scholarship, the seventh edition include coverage of recent events in the areas of economy and society, the prospect for climate change and international affairs. Integrating political, economic, social and cultural history, the author creates a chronologically ordered synthesis that gives students the true flavor of the most decisive moments in recent world history. In addition, Duiker's own photographs and selection of primary source documents provide engaging illustrations of key points.
Contemporary World History (Fifth Edition)
by William J. DuikerDuiker's comprehensive, balanced history of the world in the twentieth and twenty-first centuries provides you with context for interpreting the events that you hear about in the news each day. You'll view history from the broader global perspective, while at the same time gaining insight into the distinct character of individual civilizations and regions. To ensure that you'll have a well-rounded understanding of the most decisive moments in recent times, Duiker integrates political, economic, social, and cultural history into a smoothly written narrative. The Fifth Edition text includes a special insert that guides you in using the text's many detailed maps and helps you learn how to make important connections between geography and the turn of historic events. Additional tools include timelines that highlight and contrast different cultures and nations--giving you an "at-a-glance," holistic perspective on eras and their defining events; photos from William Duiker's own collection for a closer, more personal look at the world we live in; and primary-source documents that illustrate and clarify key points.
Contemporary World Politics (Political Science) class 12 - Meghalaya Board
by Meghalaya Board of School EducationContemporary World Politics is a textbook by the Meghalaya board of School education containing 9 chapters in Political Science for class 12.
Contemporary World Studies: People, Places, and Societies, Guided Reading Workbook
by Houghton Mifflin HarcourtNIMAC-sourced textbook
Contemporary's American Civics and Government
by Matthew T. DowneyAmerican Civics and Government provides the framework students need for a strong understanding of the government of the United States. Each of the three branches of government are explored in depth, as are civil liberties and civil rights, public policy, state and local government, participatory government, and comparative political and economic systems. Student Text Engaging four-color design Unit openers with timelines and discussion questions Pre-reading strategies and introduction activities Reading and vocabulary support Small-group activities Writing activities Primary source documents Chapter summaries with review questions End of chapter skill builder
Contemporary's American History 1: Before 1865
by Matthew T. DowneyThis textbook is the first part of the story of the American people. It includes Stone Age hunters, Native Americans, European settlers, African slaves, farm families, townspeople, statesmen, and Civil War soldiers. The book covers America's story from its beginning through the end of the Civil War. The 20 chapters provide information about American history from economic, geographic, political, religious, technological, social, and cultural perspectives.
Contemporary's Economics [Grade 6-12]
by Matthew T. DowneyEconomicscovers basic economic theory and practice and is aligned to the National Council on Economic Education voluntary national standards. Topics include scarcity and choice, the elements of a market economy, market institutions, the national economy, and the global economy. Tangible examples and clear and concise graphics introduce students to the basic principles of economics. Case studies provide teachers with the materials needed to explore current economic issues and create a learning environment that is both enriching and learner centered. Key Features: Business Weekarticles Pre-Reading, During-Reading, and Post-Reading activities Correlates to NCEE lesson plansStudent Text Engaging four-color design Unit openers with timelines and discussion questions Pre-reading strategies and introduction activities Reading and vocabulary support Small-group activities Writing activities Primary source documents Chapter summaries with review questions End of chapter skill builderStudent CD-ROM PDF of entire student book Audio narration of student text Spanish narration of key chapter and lesson concepts Spanish audio activity for each chapter Four interactive games per chapter Student presentation builder
Contemporary's GED Language Arts, Writing Exercise Book
by McGraw-HillContemporary's GED Exercise Books are designed to provide students with all the additional practice they need. These books are a perfect complement to Contemporary's Satellite program and combined form a comprehensive study and activity based system. Packed with visual stimulants and GED-style practice activities, these books provide complete coverage on all areas of the all new GED exam. Language Arts, Writing provides activities ranging from simple sentence structure to the essay writing process. The activities include such items as informational texts, business documents, mechanics, sentence structure, usage, and organization. The essay portion focuses heavily on organization.
Contemporary's Pre-GED Language Arts, Writing
by Mcgraw HillContemporary's popular Pre-GED Satellite Program is now available for the 2002 GED exam. This program targets students with reading levels of 5-8 and delivers instruction in the GED content areas to prepare learners to move up into GED preparation. The pre- and post-tests in each satellite book help students decide which skills need the most work and allow them to assess mastery of each subject area. Complete answer keys supply answers and explanations for all the exercises and activities within the text and lots of visual aids provide detailed practice and instruction. Contemporary's Pre-GED Language Arts, Writing satellite book contains all the basics to introduce students to GED preparation. Students begin by learning sentence basics and move into basic essay formulation. Grammar, usage, writing skills, and organization are also included with lots of practice activities. Pre- and post-tests give learners an idea of the structure of the official GED exam.
Contemporary’s, Top 50 Math Skills for GED Success [Grade 9-12]
by Robert Mitchell Dolores EmeryTop 50 Math Skills for GED Successis a fast course for the GED Mathematics Test!The text is designed to present the top 50 math skills as a review and practice for students. Each skill is targeted in a single lesson and contains instruction and practice. The text contains a pre-test and a post-test to assess student's skills deficiencies and areas of strength. Pretest The 50-question pretest contains a question for each of the 50 skills most likely to be seen on the GED Mathematics Test. Each question has been organized around the four major content areas of the GED Test. This test is designed to accurately assess which skills require additional study. Each question number is directly correlated to the lesson skill number in the text. Lesson Structure Each lesson is presented in a two-page format. The top of the two-page spread contains the title of the skill. The left page contains instruction and any information relevant to successfully understand the skill. That skill is then applied to an example problem illustrating a step-by-step solution. The right page of the lesson is the GED Readiness page. That page of the lesson is divided into three practice question types: Concept, Procedure, and Application. The bottom of the page references related skills throughout the text. Posttest The posttest inTop 50 Math Skills for GED Successis formatted just like the GED Test, and is designed to assess student's readiness for the GED. An evaluation chart correlates each question to a specific skill as well as to specific review pages within the text. This chart also correlates to the GED Math Satellite book (0-8092-2232-9) for further instruction and practice. Computation Review Section Students can use the Computation Review section for a quick review of the basic math skills important for GED success. Each math skill is presented with an explanation, examples, and brief practice problems. Other Features Top 50 Math Skills for GED Successcontains a detailed Annotated Answer Key, which not only shows the correct answer for each problem in the text but a step-by-step illustration of how the answer was derived. Casio fx-260 instructions are included with an illustration of the calculator face that shows which functions are used on the GED Test. Instructions on using the basic functions and step-by-step examples using the calculator for certain functions are included. An Estimation section illustrates guidelines for estimation using whole numbers, mixed numbers, decimals, and formulas involving Pi. A detailed explanation when to use and when not to use estimation during the GED Test is included along with example problems that illustrate each estimation guideline. Top 50 Math Skills for GED Successcontains a special instructional section on the use of Alternative Answer Formats. Illustrations and instructions on using the grids with whole numbers, decimals, and fractions are included as well as right, left, or center justification explanations. An instruction on using the coordinate plane grid is also included.
Contemporary's, Top 50 Reading Skills for GED Success [Grade 9-12]
by Judith GallagherContemporary'sTop 50 . . . Skills for GED Successis a program designed toquicklyprepare students for the GED Tests. These Textbooks can be used in a variety of ways: Student-directed self-study One-on-one instruction Group instruction Top 50 . . . Skills for GED Successorganizes each GED Test subject into 50 manageable skills, identified by the GED Testing Service. The format of each text is very easy to follow and is organized into instruction and practice sections. Pretest and Posttest The pretest contains a question for each of the skills most likely to be seen on the actual GED Test. The posttest is formatted just like the GED Test! Students can use the posttest to practice taking the GED test under real test-taking conditions, as well as an evaluation tool to determine readiness for the real GED Test. Lesson Format Each lesson in the text is introduced in a two-page format. The left page is the Skill Instruction page and the right page is the GED Readiness page. The GED Readiness page provides practice questions in the same format as the actual GED Test.
Contemporary's, Top 50 Science Skills for Ged Success [Grade 9-12]
by Robert MitchellContemporary'sTop 50 . . . Skills for GED Successis a program designed toquicklyprepare students for the GED Tests. This Textbook can be used in a variety of ways: Student-directed self-study One-on-one instruction Group instruction Top 50 . . . Skills for GED Successorganizes each GED Test subject into 50 manageable skills, identified by the GED Testing Service. The format of each text is very easy to follow and is organized into instruction and practice sections. Pretest and Posttest The pretest contains a question for each of the skills most likely to be seen on the actual GED Test. The posttest is formatted just like the GED Test! Students can use the posttest to practice taking the GED test under real test-taking conditions, as well as an evaluation tool to determine readiness for the real GED Test. Lesson Format Each lesson in the text is introduced in a two-page format. The left page is the Skill Instruction page and the right page is the GED Readiness page. The GED Readiness page provides practice questions in the same format as the actual GED Test.
Contemporary's, Top 50 Social Studies Skills for Ged Success [Grade 9-12]
by Kenny TamarkinContemporary'sTop 50 Social Studies Skills for GED Successis a program designed toquicklyprepare students for the GED Tests. The Textbook can be used in a variety of ways: Student-directed self-study One-on-one instruction Group instruction Top 50 Social Studies Skills for GED Successorganizes the GED Test subject into 50 manageable skills, identified by the GED Testing Service. The format of each text is very easy to follow and is organized into instruction and practice sections. Pretest and Posttest The pretest contains a question for each of the skills most likely to be seen on the actual GED Test. The posttest is formatted just like the GED Test! Students can use the posttest to practice taking the GED test under real test-taking conditions, as well as an evaluation tool to determine readiness for the real GED Test. Lesson Format Each lesson in the text is introduced in a two-page format. The left page is the Skill Instruction page and the right page is the GED Readiness page. The GED Readiness page provides practice questions in the same format as the actual GED Test.
Contemporary's World History: Blackline Masters [Grade 6-12]
by McGraw-HillWorld History, written at the 5 to 8 reading level, is an integrated series of print and electronic resources designed to provide a complete classroom solution for students who need extra support. Every chapter and lesson in the student book contains features and activities to keep students engaged in the learning process. The student CD-ROM, the Annotated Teacher's Edition, and the Teacher's Resource Binder all provide additional materials for English Language Learners. World Historyincorporates the National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS) high school thematic strands. The book covers events beginning with pre-history and continues through the modern era. ANCILLARY MATERIALS Student Edition CD-ROM PDFs of all student book pages Audio narration of each page in the student book Spanish audio introduction of each key chapter concept Spanish audio ELL activity for each chapter Four instructional, activities per chapter Student Presentation Builder Interactive historical timeline Interactive Glossary Annotated Teacher's Edition Reduced student pages with wrap-around teacher notes Teaching objectives for each lesson Lists of classroom materials Extension activities Vocabulary lessons Literary connections Classroom discussions Teacher's Resource Binder Includes Annotated Teacher's Edition 160 blackline masters, eight per chapter, consisting of a reading comprehension activity a vocabulary reinforcement activity an additional biography an additional primary source document a map activity a chapter activity a chapter review a chapter quiz 20 full-color overhead transparencies CD-ROM consisting of the following PDFs entire Annotated Teacher's Edition one test per unit one full book assessment one ELL reading activity per chapter one ELL vocabulary activity per chapter one puzzle per chapter
Contemporary's World History [Grade 6-12]
by Matthew T. DowneyWorld Historybegins with prehistory and continues into the 21st century. Incorporating both early world history and modern world history, this text offers a broad-reaching examination of the events that led to the world of today. Case studies provide teachers an opportunity to expand chapter topics and incorporate issues that face citizens around the world. Highlights: Incorporates the NCSS high school thematic strands Audio and Interactive activities - On the student CD, full audio and interactive activities help the student better comprehend the material, improving their ability to read in the content areas. Reading support - There is extensive attention paid to helping students improve their reading ability. The readability is controlled throughout the program. ELL support - Specific activities target the needs of the second language student Usability - The program is designed to be simple for teachers and students to use. The PDF form of all Teacher CD content makes it easy to print materials as needed. Engaging content - Our series is replete with illustrations, maps, photos and timelines. Value - The program offers a complete, four color social studies curriculum at a very competitive price. Flexibility - the program can be used by a variety of student types, including Adult Ed students. Format Descriptions: Teacher's Resource Binder Includes annotated teacher's edition Blackline masters with answer key Reading comprehension activities Vocabulary reinforcement activities Additional biographies Additional primary source documents Chapter activities, reviews, quizzes Full-color overhead transparencies Teacher CD-ROM Additional blackline masters Full book assessment Unit tests and chapter quizzes ELL reading comprehension activities ELL vocabulary reinforcement activities Chapter puzzles Complete annotated teacher's edition in PDF format Student Text Engaging four-color design Unit openers with timelines and discussion questions Pre-reading strategies and introduction activities Reading and vocabulary support Small-group activities Writing activities Primary source documents Chapter summaries with review questions End of chapter skill builder Annotated Teacher's Edition Reduced student pages with detailed classroom and teacher support Lesson objectives Key materials identified Extension activities Vocabulary lessons Literary connections Classroom discussions Answers to student questions Student CD-ROM PDF of entire student book Audio narration of student text Spanish narration of key chapter and lesson concepts Spanish audio activity for each chapter Four interactive games per chapter Student presentation builder
Contending Theories of International Relations: A Comprehensive Survey (5th Edition)
by James E. Dougherty Robert L. PfaltzgraffThe most comprehensive and inclusive survey and synthesis available on the subject, this book makes the rich, ever-evolving complexity of IR theories accessible and fascinating for readers. Widely acclaimed for its vast scope, engaging writing style, and abundant citation of reference sources, the Fifth Edition has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the various paradigmatic and theoretical debates that have emerged since the end of the Cold War. The book incorporates the most significant current writings on all areas of theory from neorealism, neoliberal theory, postmodernism, and contructivism to globalization, ethnic conflict, international terrorism, and new approaches to deterrence amidst proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction technologies. For those interested in International Relations.
Content Area Reading and Literacy: Succeeding in Today's Diverse Classrooms
by Victoria R. Gillis George L. Boggs Donna E. AlvermannA focus on learning content through discipline-appropriate literacy practices, a strong emphasis on writing, and a current look at the use of media in teaching are hallmarks of the new edition of this widely popular text. Throughout, middle and secondary school teachers get a readable presentation of discipline-appropriate literacy practices and examples and adaptions of selected strategies. Set up to ensure comprehension, the chapters link to the Learning Cycle presented in the beginning of the book, graphic organizers help readers navigate chapter content, and questions, summaries, vignettes, and examples make the concepts clear. This edition of Content Area Reading and Literacy features three full chapters focusing on writing instruction, integrates culture and diversity throughout, and expands or reemphasizes important topics, such as life-long readers and learners beyond the printed text, close and critical reading in discipline-appropriate ways, evidence-based writing, and multimodal texts.
Content Essentials For Science, Student Handbook, Level C
by Margarita CalderonYour book has two parts, you can use the first part to learn about science topics. If you need help reading or writing about science, use the second part.
The Contest (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Stephen Krensky Debbie PalenNIMAC-sourced textbook. And the Winner Is… Tulip's big brothers are having a contest. Tulip thinks she can win. Her brothers laugh at her. But will they laugh when the contest is over?
Continuity and Change [Grade 3] (Weekly Explorer Magazine)
by McGraw-Hill EducationNIMAC-sourced textbook