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: Reading, Grade 3 Workbook

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
ISBN: 9781596730397
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 3 provides 17 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example: Fiction Stories: - "Shea and the Leprechaun" - "A Mouse Adventure" - "The Story of Little Sparrow" Nonfiction Stories: - "Inuit, People of the Far North" - "Bats" - "Harriet Tubman" Activity pages include the following: - comprehension questions - a vocabulary exercise - a sequencing activity for every story Other skills addressed include: - main idea - parts of speech - synonyms & antonyms - alphabetical order - contractions

Skill Sharpeners: Reading, Grade 5 Workbook

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
ISBN: 9781596730410
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Skill Sharpeners Reading, Grade 5 provides 12 motivating fiction and nonfiction stories. For example: Fiction Stories: - "The Tiger and the Jackals" - "Old Bragwynn the Pirate" - "How Shalbus Egbert Bested the Bear " Nonfiction Stories: - "Tracking Tornadoes" - "Silkworms" - "Joy Adamson: Living with Lions" Activity pages include: - comprehension questions - a vocabulary exercise for every story Other skills addressed include the following: - critical thinking - interpreting graphic information - reading with expression, - analyzing characters

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: Critical Thinking, Grade 3 Workbook

Author: Evan-Moor Corporation
Publisher: Skill Sharpeners Critical Thin
ISBN: 9781629383514
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.

Skill Sharpeners: Steam, Grade 1

Author: Evan-Moor Educational Publishers
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781645140801
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144

Book Description
Engage children in solving real-world problems with Skill Sharpeners: STEAM. STEAM is an approach to project-based learning that uses science, technology, engineering, art, and mathematics to engage children in empathizing, thinking critically, collaborating, and coming up with solutions to solve real-world problems. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM is where creativity meets academics. Each unit includes a fun hands-on STEAM project that encourages children to enjoy the journey of creating and sharing his or her solution to help create a better world. Skill Sharpeners: STEAM activity books for grade 1 are organized around 9 real-world topics related to the environment, the Earth, people and cultures, and social and emotional learning. Topics include themes such as: Trash STEAM task: Design and make a machine that will gather litter and help clean the community. Playground STEAM task: Make a model of inclusive playground equipment. Clean Water STEAM task: Create a water collector that filters water. Butterflies STEAM task: Make a butterfly feeder that attracts butterflies to a garden. Recess STEAM task: Make a game that uses music and movement. Each unit includes a grade-appropriate story or nonfiction reading article, a STEAM task to solve, and activities that provide an integrated approach to learning: Science: important concepts and vocabulary related to the unit's theme Technology: models about how technology is applied in the real world Engineering: examples of engineering solutions in the world Art: creative solutions through art projects Math: math operations to figure out solutions Plus, each title includes a: Career spotlight that highlights specific careers related to the topic Supply list for each STEAM task Bonus STEAM puzzle Certificate of completion Parent guide with teaching tips Answer key Skill Sharpeners: STEAM creates entertaining and fun activities that get children thinking and learning without even realizing it. Every Skill Sharpeners workbook now includes a free downloadable Teaching Guide! Skill Sharpeners: STEAM Teaching Guides include: How to Use directions for approaching STEAM education Sample pacing guide to complete lessons and activities Teaching suggestions with STEAM rubric and graphic organizers Extension activities that include literature suggestions, virtual field trips, and discussion guides to deepen children's connections and understanding

Skill Sharpeners: Reading, Grade 5 - E-book

Author:
Publisher: Evan-Moor
ISBN: 9781596738652
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description

SKILL SHARPENERS READING, GRADE 5

Author:
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781608231188
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description