New Releases by HOUGHTON MIFFLIN

Enter the world of the hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, and the Dwarves as they continue their journey. This new book in the Hobbit range includes different fact files and activities designed to inform the reader about the story and its characters and invite them to participate using the stickers. Includes four pages of full-color photo stickers featuring the characters, and creatures from the films.

Build stronger math skills through meaningful practice and problem solving.

"Derived from the hardcover edition of the American Heritage Dictionary of the English language, fifth edition"--T.p. verso.

A survey of college algebra and trigonometry and precalculus following the text by Larson, Hostetler, and Edwards, including some study hints.

Curious George and Me! has an unusual interactive twist—you, the reader, make it up as you go along! Each page has something new to complete, from favorite things to best pets. It’s fun, simple, and packed with an incredible amount of educational value—children can put a star on their home state, fill out their address on a postcard from George, circle the color of their eyes/hair, name favorite clothes, foods, games, and even think about the future, from cars to discoveries to the classic what-do-I-want-to-be-when-I-grow-up?

Teach students the skills they need for long-lasting social studies success.

Teach students the skills they need for long-lasting social studies success.

Survey of English usage, grammar, and style offering guidance on almost any writing problem imaginable.

The Houghton Mifflin Reading Series models a progressive, unified approach to improving reading comprehension and critical-thinking skills. By pairing skills and strategies with paragraphs and short selections, the series introduces each new concept in context. The readings represent a diverse range of sources, including textbooks, magazines, and literature--a sound framework for students to practice applying new skills and strategies.Eduspace is Houghton Mifflin'' s online learning tool. Powered by Blackboard, Eduspace is a customizable, powerful and interactive platform that provides instructors with text-specific online courses and content in multiple disciplines. HM Reading Series'' features include homework and cumulative pre-and post-tests.

Teacher''s guide and student books are used to assess reading levels of students in grades K-6. Books are leveled to the following grade levels: Books 1-2, grades K-beginning 1; Books 3-4, early grade 1; Books 5-6, mid-grade 1; Books 7-8, late grade 1; Books 9-10, early grade 2; Books 11-12, late grade 2; Books 13-14, early grade 3; Books 15-16, late grade 3; Books 17-18, grade 4; Books 19-20, grade 5; Books 21-22, grade 6. Full description of leveling is given in teacher''s guide, page 4.