Philosophy for Kids : 40 Fun Questions That Help You Wonder About Everything!14 reviews
David A. White

Prufrock Press, 2000

A+ for David White's "Philosophy for Kids"

+ Should do the trick
+ It really is fun!
+ The Author is Great
  
  











  



  
Marine Science: Book 1
Lisa Wood

Prufrock Press, 2005

Dive in and discover the secrets of the ocean. Marine science, the study of the ocean, the creatures that live within, and the processes that shape it, holds a special wonder that sparks the imagination and stirs a sense of adventure. Since the ocean is not our natural home, it is not as familiar to us as many other topics of study--therein lies the wonder. With concise, complete lesson plans, ...
  
  











  



  
Gifted and Talented Reading Workbook (Gifted and Talented Workbook Series)3 reviews
Susan Amerikaner

Lowell House, 1992

Logical thinking is the challenge I found most desirable.

+ Wonderful

I have a 3.5 year old whom I am homeschooling. All preschool workbooks are the same....ABCs....123s...which picture is the same?...which picture is different?...Longest, shortest..on and on... This series, however, is a refreshing departure from the rote in so many others. Begining on the very ...
  
  











  



  
Survival on the Reef: Exploring Amazing Animals and the Ways They Adapt to Their Environment
Colleen Kessler

Prufrock Press, 2005

Did you know that a parrotfish blows a bubble of mucous around itself at night to mask its scent from predators? This slimy sleeping bag is one of the ways the brightly colored fish has adapted to the sometimes harsh, but always beautiful, world of the coral reef. Students will learn this and many other interesting facts about the reef's inhabitants while completing the activities contained ...
  
  











  



  
Red Hot Root Words, Book 1 (Red Hot Root Words) (Red Hot Root Words)3 reviews
Dianne Draze

Prufrock Press, Inc., 2005

RED HOT ROOT WORDS

+ vocabulary
+ Product review

Prefixes, roots and suffixes-linguistic building blocks that are fairly nonfunctional by themselves, but string them together and you get a wonderful array of words that make up the English language. By gaining a familiarity with these building blocks, it becomes easy to unlock the meanings of ...
  
  











  



  
Challenge Math For the Elementary and Middle School Student (Second Edition)9 reviews
Edward Zaccaro

Hickory Grove Press, 2005

A Dream Come True

+ A Blessing Indeed!
+ Zaccaro Rules!
+ Excellent, Comprehensive
  
  











  



  
Princeton Review: Geography Smart Junior: A Globetrotter's Guide (Smart Junior Series)1 review
J. Allen Queen

Princeton Review, 1996

Geography Smart Junior

This is a great book for teaching kids ages 10 to 16 about geography--without letting them know they're learning. My two girls (ages 10 and 12)enjoyed the fantasy story that went along with it, and we used it as bedtime reading for three weeks. They couldn't wait for the next chapter!
  
  











  



  
Learn to Draw: For Ages 6 and Up (Gifted & Talented Workbook)
Nina Kidd

Lowell House, 1994
  
  











  



  
Math Extension Units (Book 1)
Judy Leimbach

Prufrock Press, 2005

The purpose of this book is to help busy classroom teachers provide enrichment for those students who quickly grasp the mathematical concepts being taught and are ready to move on to more challenging units. The units include challenging activities that will require higher level thinking and will broaden students’ problem-solving skills. This book is a great resource for busy classroom ...
  
  











  



  
Anthony and the Magic Picture Frame: The Story of the Boy Who Traveled into the Past by Stepping Through the ...9 reviews
Michael S. Class

MagicPictureFrame.com, 2005

Step into History

+ Bringing history home!
+ Outstanding historical literature for children and all ages
+ Great Family Reading and Viewing
+ An informative exploration for children into the history of America and the world
  
  











  



  
Gifted and Talented: Math a Workbook for Ages 4-6 (Gifted and Talented Workbook Series)1 review
Cookie Spancer

Lowell House, 1992

Does your child want math homework?

This workbook is for your child if she comes home from school complaining that math is too easy or that she never gets homework. It can provide her with a few extra math activities to help her show-off how much she knows or challenge her to move to the next level. It provides easy instructions ...
  
  











  



  
Muse63 reviews

Carus Publishing

Muse Rocks!!!!!

+ Great Mag, buy from Pub.
+ you'll want to read it yourself
+ Best. Magazine. Ever.
  
  











  



  
Faces4 reviews

Carus Publishing

Wow!

+ Faces...
+ Global Coverage for a Preteen Audience
+ The Graces of Faces
  
  











  



  
Puzzles & Games for Critical and Creative Thinking (Gifted & Talented Workbooks)2 reviews
June Bailey

Lowell House, 1994

Simple Puzzles to Apply and Advance Thinking Skills

+ A "brainstormer" for age 4-6

This is a refreshing workbook! My son and I appreciated the variety of problems presented in this book. It has some visual discrimination problems as well as problems based around reading and math. The puzzles are a great complement to traditional workbooks that focus on specific skills like ...
  
  











  



  
M.A.P.S. Book 1: Map Activities for Primary Students
Bonnie Risby

Prufrock Press, 2005

Here's a truly integrated approach to geography. Each book is in the format of an adventure capturing the imagination of learners and transporting them to a special location where they share in adventures via captivating stories, whimsical characters and beautiful illustrations. M A P S Book 1 unfolds in the charming village of Sycamore Glade with quaint characters such as young raccoon, ...
  
  











  



  
Enrichment Units in Math (Book 1)
Judy Leimbach

Prufrock Press, 2005

Go beyond the regular curriculum with these units to challenge your more able primary grade math students. With their ease of use, clear instructions, and motivating topics, these are the perfect enrichment activities for the regular math curriculum. This book contains four units that are structured so that students can easily develop an understanding of the topics on their own. The four topics ...
  
  











  



  
Time Cat: The Remarkable Journeys of Jason and Gareth57 reviews
Lloyd Alexander

Puffin, 1996

Time Cat

+ The Secrets of Cats
+ Great book!
+ Time Cat
  
  











  



  
Beginning Writing Lab
Nancy Atlee

Prufrock Press, Inc., 1998

Modeled after the original Writing Lab, this text is designed to introduce younger students, as early as grade 2, to the fundamentals of good writing. Lessons in focus, fluency, clarity, elaboration, style, voice, organization of ideas, and revision are written at an appropriate level of instruction for early writers. The interactive teaching model encourages students to talk about writing as ...
  
  











  



  
Calliope3 reviews

Carus Publishing

Calliope

+ VERY educational world history mag
+ Calliope/Cobblestone - love them!

Calliope is a great resource for budding history buffs and teachers alike; each theme-based issue explores a topic in-depth, providing the reader with all sorts of fascinating information. Non-fiction articles, activities, and maps help explain some of the most interesting topics in world history. ...
  
  











  



  
Dig3 reviews

Carus Publishing

I Love This Magazine, oh - and so does my 11-year old!

+ Dig
+ DIG is great!

My son received a gift subscription to this magazine two years ago, and each year since, he's asked for a renewal subscription. If he didn't get it himself, I would be sorely tempted to subscribe to it for myself. The articles are accessible to kids, but not so dumbed down to be condescending. ...