Mistress of the Elgin Marbles

Author: Susan Nagel
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0060545542
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 320

Book Description
Filled with romance, danger, and scandal, Mistress of the Elgin Marbles is the intriguing story of Mary Nisbet, the Countess of Elgin -- one of the most influential women of the Romantic era whose exploits enriched world culture immeasurably. The richest heiress in Scotland and the wife of accomplished diplomat Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, she traveled to Turkey when Elgin was appointed the Ambassador Extraordinaire to the Ottoman Empire -- a journey that would change history. Interweaving extensive details gleaned from primary sources and excerpts from the countess's own letters, Susan Nagel draws a vivid portrait of this formidable woman who helped bring the smallpox vaccine to the Middle East, financed the removal and safe passage to England of classical marbles from the Parthenon, and struck a deal with Napoleon that no politician could have accomplished. Yet, as Nagel shows, those achievements were overshadowed by scandal when Mary's passionate affair with her husband's best friend flamed into the most lurid and salacious divorce trial in London's history. Lively and informative, this is an engrossing story of an astonishing woman who both defined and shaped an era.

Skill Sharpeners: Science, Grade 1 Workbook

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Skill Sharpeners Science
ISBN: 9781629381534
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Provides at-home practice that helps students build understanding of physical, life, and earth science. Includes engaging activities from songs, rhymes and hands-on projects to motivate and inspire. Aligned to Next Generation Science and state science standards.

Building Spelling Skills Grade 5

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
ISBN: 9781557998439
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
In Building Spelling Skills Daily Practice, Grade 5, students will learn 18 spelling words per week (540 total). Three sentences for dictation are provided for each list. Spelling lists include the following: - contractions - blends - vowel sounds - prefixes and suffixes - compound words - words with silent letters - easily confused spellings - multisyllable words - irregular plurals Practice pages include the following: - a spelling list with spaces to read, write, and spell each word - word meaning (filling in missing spelling words in sentences, crossword puzzles, synonyms/antonyms) - exercises with phonetic elements and other types of word study - editing for spelling Reproducible forms include: - spelling record form - individual spelling record - spelling test form - spelling list form - word sort form - parent letter

Skill Sharpeners: Science, Grade 5 Workbook

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Skill Sharpeners Science
ISBN: 9781629381572
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Builds understanding of science concepts that are taught in the classroom and based on the most current standards. This book helps children learn physical, life and earth science concepts while practicing reading comprehension, vocabulary, writing skills and visual literacy.

Skill Sharpeners Grammar and Punctuation, Grade 1

Author: Evan-Moor
Publisher: Skill Sharpeners Grammar and P
ISBN: 9781629388694
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Help children improve their writing while learning important grammar and punctuation rules. These colorful activity books make language skill practice fun!

Skill Sharpeners: Critical Thinking, Grade 5 Workbook

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Skill Sharpeners Critical Thin
ISBN: 9781629383538
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Foster your child's critical thinking skills and see confidence soar! The variety of fun and creative activities in this engaging full-color workbook helps your child develop critical thinking skills and become a better learner. Ideal for classroom and home use.

Children's Books in Print, 2007

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780835248518
Category : Authors
Languages : en
Pages :

Book Description

Resources in Education

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Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 816

Book Description

Skill Sharpeners: Math, Grade 5 - E-book

Author:
Publisher: Evan-Moor
ISBN: 9781596738812
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

Skill Sharpeners: Spell & Write, Grade 5 Workbook

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
ISBN: 9781596730496
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Each of the 12 units in Spell & Write, Grade 5 is introduced by a story that establishes the unit theme and features some of the twelve spelling words. Students are then presented with eight activity pages that provide meaningful spelling and writing practice centering on the unit theme. Activities may include practice with: - grammar and punctuation rules - vocabulary exercises - creative writing - and much more Each unit ends with a Test Your Skills assessment page. Students take a spelling test, edit a sentence, and answer questions about the skills presented in the unit.