Most Popular Books by Raintree Steck-Vaughn Publishers

A second chance for your low-level readers having trouble in the content areas. Connections offers subject-specific titles in all the content areas written at reading levels 5-8.Designed for independent use.Connections is truly a self-directed program. With its low reading level and straightforward directions, students can measure their own progress with pretests and posttests. Correlation charts are tied to test questions directing them to the precise pages to study for each type of question. -- Units on the world of work and careers are tied to content areas. -- Answers and explanations in each book enable students to check their answers and understand the thinking behind each question. -- Real-life and work graphics content designed for secondary students help them connect academic skills with life and work skills. -- Reading selections emphasize comprehension, so students can improve reading skills as they gain content knowledge.

Part of a series covering all aspects of the GED test, this workbook covers practice exercises and simulated tests to help you pass the GED science test.

Describes the physical characteristics, habits, and natural environment of various species of birds.

Presents events in American history that occurred in the lives of Daniel Boone, Sacajawea, John Frémont, Narcissa and Marcus Whitman, James Marshall, and William Russell.

Using a question and answer format, focuses on life at the north and south poles, the animals that flourish there, the men who exploded then, and the past and future of the Arctic and Antarctic.

Presents events in American history that occurred in the lives of Paul Revere, William Billings, Nathan Hale, Francis Marion, Abigail Adams, and Phillis Wheatley.

Presents events in American history that occurred in the lives of Benjamin Banneker, Frederic Tudor, Francis Scott Key, Charles Goodyear, Samuel F.B. Morse, and Elizabeth Blackwell.

Describes the early civilizations of North, Central, and South America through the time of Columbus.History of the World examines the development of culture, the arts, economy, government, and religion throughout the world from the beginnings of civilization. Each book in the series recreates the life and times of people from various continents and cultures, providing the basis for a global historical perspective that shows how different civilizations and peoples have influenced each other over the centuries.

Surveys the development and expansion of Greek and Roman civilizations and important events in their history.

Presents events in American history that occurred in the lives of Jack Johnson, Carrie Chapman Catt, Langston Hughes, Alvin York, Rudolph Valentino, and Billy Mitchell.

Describes squirrels, bees, birds, butterflies, and other animals that often share their environment with people.

Prepare to be inspired by women from all walks of life. This 10-book series spotlights the contributions of female achievers around the world and throughout history. Each volume profiles 150 extraordinary women in a specific area of interest. Sidebars provide personal observations and intriguing details. Timelines, resource guides, and indexes make finding facts easy. Even more useful is the cumulative master index, which lists all 1,500 women by volume number, nationality, chronological period, and awards won.

Reader interest really revs up as they get up to speed on the vehicles they love to read about. Each title in this exciting series provides a thorough overview of each vehicle, its varying purposes, and how it operates.

Traditional folktales, recipes, games, and other fun activities transport readers to another country. Each title examines a specific culture through regional foods, religion and festivals, special and every day clothing, and music and dance. A brief history and discussion of the topography of each country puts its cultural diversity into perspective.

Presents a narrative of the personalities, political machinations, conflicts, and outcomes of the Cold War from the post-World War II development of the "iron curtain" to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

Details the lives and achievements of six early Americans, including Amerigo Vespucci, Pocahontas, John Peter Zenger, and others.

Prepare to be inspired by women from all walks of life. This 10-book series spotlights the contributions of female achievers around the world and throughout history. Each volume profiles 150 extraordinary women in a specific area of interest. Sidebars provide personal observations and intriguing details. Timelines, resource guides, and indexes make finding facts easy. Even more useful is the cumulative master index, which lists all 1,500 women by volume number, nationality, chronological period, and awards won.

This program reflects the material in the Ninth Edition of the Stanford Achievement Test. Help your students approach test day with confidence, armed with the up-to-date knowledge and strategies they need to succeed.

Start readers on active explorations of the world around them with this eight-book science series. Twelve or more activities in each title let children experience and observe the basic scientific principles introduced in the text. Step-by-step instructions and ingredient lists are convenient features for parents and teachers, and the simple, illuminating experiments use items commonly found in the home.

Whether reading for fun or exploring the inexplicable, readers will enjoy the accounts of puzzling events and mysterious creatures in this 14-book series. Intriguing subjects range from extraterrestrials to water monsters and from ghosts to mysterious healing methods. Each title examines the facts, offers rational explanations where possible, and leaves the mystery unexplained.

A thought-provoking examination of one of society''s most powerful forces is brought to light through this four-volume series. These books focus on the current state and future advances of today''s foremost communication technologies and utilize boxed History Links to connect past events and developments to the present. All books in this series are packed with valuable research tools, such as extensive timelines, glossaries, indexes, and website listings.

Readers can put the past 40 years into sharp perspective with these decade-specific titles. Each volume presents a complete picture of world news and views within the context of science and technology, politics, fashion, music, art and architecture, sports, leisure, and entertainment. Defining moments of each decade span the globe, offering a complete understanding of worldwide events and trends.