Reading Expeditions
What it is: Rich, engaging informational series that helps teach nonfiction strategies as well as social studies and science.
What teachers said: “High interest! Useful glossaries and indexes. Beautiful photos."
National Geographic; www.nationalgeographic.com; Gr. 3-8; $460/program; $67.50/set.
 
 
Off the Path Math
What it is: An activity book to build mathematical thinking.
Why we like it: Clear, focused lessons are especially helpful for skill-building at school or home.
Fablevision; www.fablevision.com; Gr. PreK-2; $14.50.
 
 
FOSS Science Stories
What it is: Hands-on science series with colorful, instructive photographs.
What teachers said: “Captivating graphics and diagrams. Great for supplementing my lessons! Superb.”
Delta Education; www.deltaeducation.com; Gr. K-6; $39.95-$47.60/sets of 8.
 
 
Sight Word Readers
What it is: A class set of 25 delightful tales, each presenting two high-frequency words, and a guide.
What teachers said: “Tops for emergent readers.”
Scholastic; 1-800-SCHOLASTIC; Gr. PreK-2; $95.95.
 
 
Unifix® Letter Cubes
What it is: A set of language arts manipulatives with coordinating flipbooks and workbook.
Why we like it: Hands-on, durable, and fun, with many practical classroom applications.
Didax; www.didaxinc.com; Gr. K-3; $59.95/complete class set.
 
 
Figure It Out Workbook Series
What it is: A math workbook series filled with critical thinking and problem-solving strategies, plus independent activities.
What teachers said: “Gets students to think. Encourages math conversations.”
Curriculum Associates; www.curriculumassociates.com; Gr. 1-6; $30.85/set of 10 plus guide.


These reviews were originally published in the October 2003 issue of Instructor.
 
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