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Introduction to Medical Terminology

As one of the first Medical Terminology textbook programs developed specifically for the high school classroom, Introduction to Medical Terminology will invite you into the language of medicine. Through comprehensive coverage, masterful illustrations, and a wealth of engaging activities, you will explore, learn about, and use medical word parts vital to a career in the healthcare industry.

Guide to Good Food

Guide to Good Food provides an in-depth look at how to select, store, prepare, and serve nutritious, appealing dishes. Menus and recipes with easy-to-follow, step-by-step directions and nutritional analyses are included. Food-related careers are profiled in every chapter, and Career Success features are found throughout. Healthful lifestyles are supported by the inclusion of MyPlate and the latest Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Students can explore the culture and cuisine of over 30 countries in the Foods of the World section. Math, food science, and social studies are introduced into the curriculum through features and activities.

Parents and Their Children (8th Edition)

Parents and Their Children helps students learn the demands of parenting as well as its rewards. The text explores various family forms and functions, the cycle of family development, and how the parenting role changes through the lifespan as children grow. Conception, pregnancy, and prenataldevelopment and care are discussed with an emphasis on abstinence to avoid unplanned pregnancies. Features throughout the text engage students in real-life parenting situations. College and career readiness activities are included.

Contemporary Living

Contemporary Living explores the issues facing students and provides the information needed to make wise decisions. The text addresses topics such as personal development, relationships with family and friends, career options, healthful living, relating to peers, dealing with family crises,and managing family living. Students gain critical-thinking skills while they learn about alternatives to different situations so they can make the best choices for themselves.

Principles of Floral Design: An Illustrated Guide

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Comprehensive Health

Adventures in Japanese, [Volume] 1

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Adventures in Japanese, [Volume] 2

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Integrated Chinese 1: Simplified Characters

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Integrated Chinese 2: Simplified Characters

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Integrated Chinese 2 Textbook: Simplified Characters

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Coach Jumpstart, English II

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Espaces: Rendez-vous avec le monde francophone

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Enfoques: Curso intermedio de lengua Española

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Imaginez: Le français sans frontières, Cours de français intermédiaire

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Immagina: L'italiano Senza Confini

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Denk Mal! Deutsch ohne Grenzen: Deitsch Ohne Grezen

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Business Information Management: Applying Business & Information Technology Skills for Workplace Readiness

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Personal Financial Literacy

NIMAC-sourced textbook <P><P>Personal Financial Literacy provides the financial building blocks for effective earning, spending, saving, investing, and giving through each stage of life. From how to manage a paycheck to understanding the time value of money, this text prepares students to be financially fit money managers. Real-world examples are embedded throughout the book to demonstrate financial dilemmas students may encounter, such as identifying needs and wants and how credit impacts financial decisions. This graphically illustrated textbook brings personal finance topics to life as it hones problem solving and critical thinking skills and prepares students to manage their financial futures.

Instruction Coach, Algebra I

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Teaching (2nd Edition)

Teaching helps students, the teachers of tomorrow, explore the world of education. Besides investigating teaching as a profession, students will develop an understanding of the different types of learners they will encounter in the classroom. This includes how humans develop physically, intellectually, emotionally, and socially as all of these impact the instructional methods used. The educational system, both past and present, is reviewed along with the responsibilities that come with employment. Students receive a full introduction to the role and duties of a teacher, including planning, instructional methods, assessment, and classroom management. Expanded chapter reviews help students develop a variety of skills while new professionalism features emphasize appropriate workplace behavior. This is the only textbook available for high school students planning a teaching career.

Working with Young Children

Working with Young Children introduces you to the field of early childhood education. The text begins by helping readers better understand young children and then progresses into developing guidance skills. Child development principles are applied to child care settings. You will also learn how to handle specific concerns related to infants, toddlers, school-age children, and children with special needs. All information needed to successfully earn the Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential™ is included. Readers prepare for the workplace by learning about licensing rules and regulations, different career paths, and safety considerations. Core values and principles from the NAEYC's Code of Ethical Conduct and Statement of Commitment are highlighted in their own appendix.

Print Reading for Industry

Print Reading for Industry is ideal for beginning and intermediate students, in addition to those participating in on-the-job training. The text focuses on interpreting and visualizing drawings and prints used in industrial settings. This revised edition includes new content discussing therole of prints in the digital age and updates the coverage of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing to current standards. Additionally, it provides coverage of several foundational skills needed for print reading success, including basic mathematics, geometry principles, measurement tools, and thedesign process.

Modern Carpentry: Teaching Package Teacher's Resource Binder

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Professional Communication

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