Books for 5th Graders

Creative Teaching Press™ "Figuratively Speaking" Book for grades 5 - 8 by Delana Heindrich draws on classic literature to illustrate the use of 40 basic literary terms. Book covers hyperbole, metaphor, irony, imagery, dialect, plot and much more..Age group and grade: Grades 5th - 8th.Language: English.Format: Paperback.Author: Delana Heindrich.Number of pages: 136.Covers hyperbole, metaphor, irony, imagery, dialect, plot, alliteration, onomatopoeia, allusion, conflict and more.Next two pages challenge students to identify and understand the term and to use it on their own.This resource book draws on classic literature to illustrate the use of 40 basic literary terms.Divided into sections on figurative language, poetic language and literary techniques.The first page of each lesson includes a definition of the term and one or more samples from grade-appropriate classic literature; the next two pages challenge students to identify and understand the term and to use it on their own.Figuratively speaking book draws on classic literature to illustrate the use of 40 basic literary terms.

Who invented the alphabet? Is the lost city of Atlantis a legend? Was there really a Trojan horse? There are no "right" or "wrong" answers..Age group and grade: Ages 9 - teens and grades 5th - 8th.Who invented the alphabet, is the lost city of Atlantis a legend, was there really a Trojan horse, there are no "right" or "wrong" answers.Number of pages: 144.Format: paperback.Challenge students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.Students use primary source materials, posters and simulations to find clues and to make informed decisions about these events.These real-life mysteries encourage students to research, think, debate and form conclusions.The activities target standards in relationships and patterns in history, historical perspective map skills, development of civilizations and presentation skills.Mysteries in history ancient history challenges the students to explore several important unexplained events that helped shape history.

MERRIAM WEBSTER® Notebook Spanish-English Dictionary contains 40000 entries and coverage of Latin-American Spanish. Bilingual dictionary includes metric system conversions, Spanish/English numbers and nations of the world..Age group and grade: Ages 10 - 12 years and grades 5th - 8th.Language: Spanish-English.Reference books type: Dictionary.Format: Paperback.Size: 10.6"H x 7.7"W x 0.6"D.Subject: Multi-language dictionaries.Number of pages: 112.Publisher: Merriam-Webster.Publication date: 7/28/2004.Audience: General.Quick-reference bilingual guide to Spanish and American English, designed for 3-ring binders.More than 40000 entries with coverage of Latin-American Spanish. Includes concise definitions, pronunciations, and examples of words used in context.Special sections include metric system conversions, Spanish and English numbers, and nations of the world.Langauge: Spanish-English.MERRIAM WEBSTER® Notebook Spanish-English Dictionary is ideal for students of grades 5+ and offers quick-reference guide to Spanish/American English that is designed for 3-ring binders.