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<title>Keybookshop Blog</title><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/index.html</link><description>Ebook News at Keybookshop.com</description><dc:language>en</dc:language><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><dc:rights>Copyright 2008 Keybookshop</dc:rights><dc:date>2008-08-26T21:23:48-05:00</dc:date><admin:generatorAgent rdf:resource="http://www.realmacsoftware.com/" />
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<lastBuildDate>Tue, 26 Aug 2008 21:37:09 -0500</lastBuildDate><item><title>Bulletin Board Resources</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Teacher Materials</category><category>Bulletin Boards</category><dc:date>2008-08-26T21:23:48-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/a4d6880a4fb781c618c7332c0afb273c-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/a4d6880a4fb781c618c7332c0afb273c-27.html#unique-entry-id-27</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. 

...Full-color captions, signs, and figures to cut out make it a snap to create a vibrant room environment.   This enhanced eBook gives you the freedom to copy and paste the content of each page into the format that fits your needs. 

...With these checklists, tips, and activity ideas, it's a snap to prepare for a smooth first day and set the tone for the rest of the year. 

...Full-color captions, signs, and figures to cut out make it a snap to create a vibrant room environment.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Elections</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Elementary resources</category><category>Middle School</category><category>High School</category><category>Elections</category><dc:date>2008-08-25T00:01:41-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/76e6b4fd6c219a2b869e8adf10fa70bb-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/76e6b4fd6c219a2b869e8adf10fa70bb-26.html#unique-entry-id-26</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[One of the most important events in American government and politics is the election of the president. ...  Usually, serious candidates for president are people with a lot of experience in government (e.g., governors of states or members of Congress). 

...	&bull;	Run a simulated presidential election in the classroom or study specific parts of the process with flexible, self-standing lessons


...Students enjoy activities that include preparing and giving speeches, working with maps and timelines, and a simulation of Election Day.


...Individual and group activities, art projects, games, and even a classroom election are used to instruct students about our nation's system of selecting its leaders.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Teaching Resources for August</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>August</category><category>Teacher Materials</category><dc:date>2008-08-10T22:11:59-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/ed2e5b94731e3a4d52feb028870f75a9-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/ed2e5b94731e3a4d52feb028870f75a9-25.html#unique-entry-id-25</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Every day in the month is included with fun activity ideas to be plugged into your regular curriculum: language arts, social studies, writing, math, science and health, music and drama, physical fitness, art, etc. ...  Your students will look forward to every day of the school year when you make it a constant celebration. 

...This 32 page book contains 16 pages of full color activity cards (4 per page for a total of 64 activities) involving a wide variety of skills and monthly activities. 

...Each 60-page book offers a different non-fiction story for each day of the month, which was chosen because of its particular significance on that date. 

...With the Theme Pockets series, you can enliven every month of the year with fun, exciting learning projects that students can proudly present in a unique book format. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Lord of the Flies Teaching Resources</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Literature</category><dc:date>2008-08-05T22:13:28-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/2214f5f09617ccf2188ec02fa546579d-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/2214f5f09617ccf2188ec02fa546579d-24.html#unique-entry-id-24</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[It includes: 1 unit word list and clues, 4 unit fill in the blank worksheets, 4 unit multiple choice worksheets, 4 unit magic squares, 4 unit word searches, 4 unit crosswords, 32 unit bingo cards, 1 vocabulary word list and definitions, 4 vocab fill in the blank worksheets, 4 vocab matching worksheets, 4 vocab magic squares worksheets, 4 vocab word searches, 4 vocab crosswords, 4 vocab juggle letter review worksheets, 1 master set of vocab flash cards, 32 vocab bingo cards, and answer keys to all worksheets and puzzles. 

...Struggling readers frequently lack basic reading skills and are not equipped with the prior knowledge and reading strategies to thoroughly engage in the classroom literature experience.   Give your students the background guides, your students will practice reading comprehension skills, sharpen their vocabulary, and learn to identify literary elements. 

...For the new teacher, Prestwick House's extensive line of title-specific Teaching Units may serve as a starting point. ...  Every unit includes brief introductory materials, a vocabulary list, questions for essay and discussion, a chapter-by-chapter study guide, and a multiple-choice and essay test.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Summer Olympics Activities</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Activities</category><category>China</category><category>Resources</category><dc:date>2008-08-03T17:37:03-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/e0f541b6436a3a4a42e3fe5df478214b-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/e0f541b6436a3a4a42e3fe5df478214b-23.html#unique-entry-id-23</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Students learn about China, as well as Olympic history, traditions, and the sports that will be played. 

...Bring the Olympic spirit to life for students with information and activities that relate to both the Summer and Winter Games. ...  You will also find a complete board game, plans for a mini-Olympic competition, research center ideas, art patterns, a bibliography, and more in this complete resource book. 

...Bring the Olympic spirit to life for students with information and activities that relate to both the Summer and Winter Games. ...  You will also find a complete board game, plans for a mini-Olympic competition, research center ideas, art patterns, a bibliography, and more in this complete resource book. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Real Life Workbooks</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Middle School</category><category>High School</category><category>Reading</category><category>Writing</category><category>Math</category><dc:date>2008-07-29T17:31:12-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/75d688117f3744a6192949438c179c79-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/75d688117f3744a6192949438c179c79-22.html#unique-entry-id-22</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Real Life Writing is an ideal tool for teaching writing to adults who are learning ESL or who are at the pre-GED level.   With examples based on real-life situations that your students are eager to master - from filling out a job application to writing a memo to a boss - this book is sure to keep them interested and motivated.


...Real Life Math is an ideal tool for teaching math to adults who are learning ESL or who are at the pre-GED level.   With examples based on real-life situations that your students are eager to master - from finding an apartment to using a map - this book is sure to keep them interested and motivated.


...With examples based on real-life situations that your students are eager to master - from making sure they get the right change to calculating how much half a pound of oranges will cost at the grocery store - this book is sure to keep them interested and motivated.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Back to School Resources</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Teacher Materials</category><category>Back to School</category><category>Elementary resources</category><dc:date>2008-07-28T16:32:22-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/19a6b160efa3933919c454788c9eb642-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/19a6b160efa3933919c454788c9eb642-21.html#unique-entry-id-21</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[But as with any new experience, the start of school can also be stressful, especially for preschoolers, kindergartners, their parents and teachers.    Since what happens in the early days and weeks of school sets the tone for all the days and weeks that follow, it's important to make your children feel secure and comfortable in their new environment and to reduce your stress level as well. 

...With these checklists, tips, and activity ideas, it's a snap to prepare for a smooth first day and set the tone for the rest of the year. 

...Here are all kinds of puzzles and plenty of fun for your students as they return to school and celebrate fall holidays!   Many of the 54 illustrated puzzles are word puzzles that stretch students' vocabularies in particular word categories, test their decoding skills, and require recognition of common spelling patterns; others strengthen visual thinking. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Idea Books for the Seasons</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Teacher Materials</category><category>Summer</category><category>Spring</category><category>Winter</category><category>Fall</category><dc:date>2008-07-14T21:29:32-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/d38e686eb21f89b428e1d531fc1e530e-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/d38e686eb21f89b428e1d531fc1e530e-20.html#unique-entry-id-20</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Summer patterns, crafts, activities and ideas for the elementary classroom! ...  Celebrate all of the Summer holidays and themes plus a special chapter for the sport of baseball! 

...Celebrate all of the Spring holidays plus a special chapter for the sport of soccer! 

...Celebrate all of the Autumn holidays plus a special chapter for the sport of football! 

...Celebrate all of the Winter holidays plus a special chapter for the sport of basketball! ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Presidential History</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>History</category><dc:date>2008-07-14T21:24:20-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/c225e5879118e4ce39d089b163bc755d-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/c225e5879118e4ce39d089b163bc755d-19.html#unique-entry-id-19</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Also included are selections from some of Lincoln&rsquo;s most famous speeches and documents, as well as a resource section of Web sites to explore and sites to visit, making this a comprehensive Lincoln biography for young readers.


...This book examines the Roosevelt family - including famous cousin Teddy Roosevelt and First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt - as well as FDR&rsquo;s early political career and subsequent 12 years in office during some of the most fascinating and turbulent times in American history. ...  In addition, kids will explore Roosevelt's entire era through such hands-on activities as staging a fireside chat, designing a WPA-style mural, sending a double encoded message, hosting a swing dance party, and participating in a political debate.


...George Washington comes alive in this fascinating activity book that introduces the leader to whom citizens turned again and again - to lead them through eight long years of war, to guide them as they wrote a new Constitution, and to act as the new nation's first executive leader. ...  This book weaves a rich tapestry of Washington&rsquo;s life, allowing kids to connect with his story in 21 hands-on projects based on his experiences and the times in which he lived. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Summer Specials</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><dc:date>2008-07-10T18:42:28-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/26606232b6f8a22f3bb3816a9f2bcfa8-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/26606232b6f8a22f3bb3816a9f2bcfa8-18.html#unique-entry-id-18</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Plants, Algae, and Fungi, is one book in the Britannica Illustrated Science Library Series that is correlated to the science curriculum in grades 5-8. ...  Created for ages 10 and up, each volume provides an overview on a subject and thoroughly explains it through detailed and powerful graphics-more than 1,000 per volume-that turn complex subjects into information that students can grasp. 

...Updated to include the recent discovery of Eris which, along with Pluto, has been newly classified as a "dwarf planet" by the International Astronomical Union, this cosmic adventure challenges kids to explore the planets and other celestial bodies for themselves through activities such as building a model of a comet using soil, molasses, dry ice, and window cleaner; or creating their own reentry vehicle to safely return an egg to Earth&rsquo;s surface.   With biographies of more than 20 space pioneers, specific mission details, a 20-page field guide to the solar system, and plenty of suggestions for further research, this is the ultimate guidebook to exploring the solar system.


...This unique look at instructional coaching as a team approach will give both coaches and teachers the tools they need to create a successful partnership and improve classroom instruction.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Discounts on eBooks</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>Math</category><category>Science</category><category>Comprehension</category><category>Ocean</category><category>Quarters</category><dc:date>2008-05-20T20:40:51-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/55168de12ef15111b855f1befe5eaa46-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/55168de12ef15111b855f1befe5eaa46-17.html#unique-entry-id-17</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Each mini-lesson is linked to a National Reading Panel strategy, such as monitoring comprehension, generating and answering questions, creating and using images, summarizing, and more. 

...Each book contains fun, reproducible, thematic activities, easy-to-make patterns and crafts, suggestions for children's literature, thematic poems, songs and fingerplays, simple recipes and much more! 

...Use this collection of short, thought-provoking questions to introduce or review key topics, such as animal adaptation, ecosystems, weather, the solar system, matter, and energy. 

...Tap into children's natural interest in coin collecting with cross-curricular projects and games such as State Symbols, Coin a Phrase, and State 1/4s - designed especially for the popular state quarters program.   You'll also find reproducible templates for kids to design their own state quarters, fun facts for each state, a schedule of quarters' release dates, and more.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Learning Activities and Games from Shell Education</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>early learning</category><category>Reading</category><category>Math</category><category>Vocabulary</category><dc:date>2008-04-24T22:30:20-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/60461e28d9b9b5defb7863d3fa94021d-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/60461e28d9b9b5defb7863d3fa94021d-16.html#unique-entry-id-16</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Games and activities for both whole class and small groups introduce developmentally-appropriate concepts in a fun and interactive way.   The step-by-step directions are easily followed by classroom teachers, aids, or parent volunteers. 

...Games and activities for both whole class and small groups introduce developmentally-appropriate concepts in a fun and interactive way. 

...Games and activities for both whole class and small groups introduce developmentally-appropriate concepts in a fun and interactive way. 

...Games and activities for both whole class and small groups introduce developmentally-appropriate concepts in a fun and interactive way. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Featured Publisher</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Publisher</category><category>Shell Education</category><dc:date>2008-04-17T20:46:28-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/13641c989560d04ad913f8a18578477b-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/13641c989560d04ad913f8a18578477b-15.html#unique-entry-id-15</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Achieve success in your classroom with up-to-date, research- and standards-based products from Shell Education, our featured publisher.   From April 16-30, KeyBookshop.com proudly features high quality, must-have digital resources from Shell Education that no teacher should be without.   As a publisher committed to K-12 educator satisfaction, Shell Education provides practical, easy-to-use products that are developed with teachers' input and field-tested for proven results.   For a special 10% discount on all products from Shell Education (April 16th - 30th), please enter and activate coupon code KSD248 &nbsp;in your shopping cart.


See all of the great products from Shell Education at our eStore by visiting:
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Early Learning Activities</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>early learning</category><category>educational ebooks</category><dc:date>2008-04-14T17:35:52-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/406d1889b17ca2df003c2e0ec499a2a9-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/406d1889b17ca2df003c2e0ec499a2a9-14.html#unique-entry-id-14</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Activities and recipes for developing creativity and fine motor skills!   Also includes: easy recipes for clay, dough and fingerpaints (some of which are edible!)  , activities to promote learning experiences, and math readiness projects to teach measuring and mixing skills, and much more.


...Trace and write patterns and worksheets for developing beginning writing skills!   Also includes: student-teacher dictation pages, alphabet picture words and sight words, a writing skills assessment chart, completion certificates, and much more.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Phonics Resources by Dr. Fry</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>Phonics</category><category>Reading</category><category>educational ebooks</category><dc:date>2008-04-10T23:25:21-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/543be63b5ca9f2582826e33765587cdc-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/543be63b5ca9f2582826e33765587cdc-13.html#unique-entry-id-13</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[The 99 charts can be displayed in the classroom or reproduced for home study. ...  Fry is Professor of Education Emeritus at Rutgers University and is well known for his Instant Words and the Fry Readability Graph.   He is a frequent speaker at reading conferences.


...Helpful lists of phonograms plus teaching tips make this a great tool for developing phonics and spelling pattern knowledge. ...  Fry is Professor of Education Emeritus at Rutgers University and is well known for his Instant Words and the Fry Readability Graph. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Reading Resources</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Reading</category><category>Comprehension</category><dc:date>2008-04-09T23:27:21-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/be81e318d2259b2b202e0b45a687aaaa-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/be81e318d2259b2b202e0b45a687aaaa-12.html#unique-entry-id-12</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Excellent for all young learners but particularly useful for: a) students who have made limited progress in the first year at school; b) students who are non-english speaking; and c) students with a short attention span. ...  The exercises cover a range of modes and include active learning methods (games etc) to give students frequent exposure to the words so that they begin to recognize these very important words instantly.


...An important part of the role of developing and reinforcing early reading skills is to ensure that students clock up lots of reading mileage - do a lot of reading to practice the skills over and over again just like a sports person. ...  Developing Reading Confidence - Book 1 is the first in a series of 2 books each with 30 delightful rhymes covering a mix of poem types, topics and interest areas. ...  For each poem there are clear teacher instruction notes, which give ideas on how the poem can be introduced and extending the skills and language of the children as they read and enjoy.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Grammardog Guides</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>grammar</category><category>style</category><category>Proofreading</category><dc:date>2008-04-07T20:56:30-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/26866a83e045dbeee477b3a315887dcf-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/26866a83e045dbeee477b3a315887dcf-11.html#unique-entry-id-11</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Each literary work is analyzed for 12 of the following 14 elements: parts of speech; proofreading (spelling, capitalization, punctuation); simple, compound, complex sentences; complements; phrases; verbals; clauses; passive/active voice; pronouns; figurative language; poetic devices; sensory imagery; allusions and symbols; humor; literary analysis. 

...Each literary work is analyzed for 12 of the following 14 elements: parts of speech; proofreading (spelling, capitalization, punctuation); simple, compound, complex sentences; complements; phrases; verbals; clauses; passive/active voice; pronouns; figurative language; poetic devices; sensory imagery; allusions and symbols; humor; literary analysis. 

...Each literary work is analyzed for 12 of the following 14 elements: parts of speech; proofreading (spelling, capitalization, punctuation); simple, compound, complex sentences; complements; phrases; verbals; clauses; passive/active voice; pronouns; figurative language; poetic devices; sensory imagery; allusions and symbols; humor; literary analysis. 

...Each literary work is analyzed for 12 of the following 14 elements: parts of speech; proofreading (spelling, capitalization, punctuation); simple, compound, complex sentences; complements; phrases; verbals; clauses; passive/active voice; pronouns; figurative language; poetic devices; sensory imagery; allusions and symbols; humor; literary analysis. 

...Each literary work is analyzed for 12 of the following 14 elements: parts of speech; proofreading (spelling, capitalization, punctuation); simple, compound, complex sentences; complements; phrases; verbals; clauses; passive/active voice; pronouns; figurative language; poetic devices; sensory imagery; allusions and symbols; humor; literary analysis. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Classic Children&#x27;s Tales eBooks and Audio</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Audio</category><category>MP3</category><category>Classic Tales</category><dc:date>2008-04-04T23:37:12-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/aa8bc3eb13df1105121f65901413e6f3-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/aa8bc3eb13df1105121f65901413e6f3-10.html#unique-entry-id-10</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Children's Classic Tales Volume 1 (eBook and Audio/MP3 Bundle)


...Includes: The Princess Who Never Laughed; The Fairy Shoemaker; Miss Molly Squak; Sleeping Beauty and The Tinderbox. ...  Enjoy a delightful excursion into the wonderful world of make-believe, where fairy-tales and old favorite stories come vividly to life.   Sure to become a favorite pastime, treating children to a magical fantasy of entertaining enjoyment, along with life lessons to which they can relate.   The accompanying MP3 files contain narration by expert storytellers, music, exciting sound effects, and dramatic dialogue that will inspire children to read.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Cut and Paste Learning Activities</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Activities</category><category>Cut and Paste</category><dc:date>2008-04-03T23:47:05-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/474838c7fd11d022e121202ef066ad99-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/474838c7fd11d022e121202ef066ad99-9.html#unique-entry-id-9</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Thematic Picture Dictionaries That Help Young Learners Read & Write Lots and Lots of New Words   As they cut and paste their very own mini-dictionaries, kids will love matching pictures with the new words they've learned to read and write.


...Each book in this series provides a variety of motivating, interactive activities to help young students master concepts and content.   The "cut and paste" format allows students to try a variety of possibilities before gluing down their final answers.


...Build a foundation of skills with these imaginative cut, paste, and color activities sure to develop critical thinking, word association, and reading!
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>April Newsletter</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>Newsletter</category><dc:date>2008-03-31T23:43:36-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/7908f1320a08fb3c40c1cf425ea0da59-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/7908f1320a08fb3c40c1cf425ea0da59-8.html#unique-entry-id-8</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[During the time that they are "featured" in our eStore, a coupon code (once entered and activated in your shopping cart) will discount all of their products by 10%. 

...For a special 10% discount on all products from Teacher Created Resources (April 1st - 15th), please enter and activate coupon code &nbsp;KTR248 &nbsp;in your shopping cart.


...This month, we are pleased to add 8 new eBook titles from our popular publisher - Teacher's Pet Publications. 

...&nbsp;Whenever we add new product - they are the first to show up in a publisher link on our website so you know you are always looking at the latest in great educational publishing. 

...On the first day of each month, a digital coupon (representing 5% of your total purchases in the previous month) will be added to your shopping cart. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Featured Publisher Discount</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Teacher Created Resources</category><dc:date>2008-03-31T22:46:18-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/abe33021507b8bda4387626bce5f45da-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/abe33021507b8bda4387626bce5f45da-7.html#unique-entry-id-7</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[If you are searching for high quality resource books, look for the "cute bear" logo of Teacher Created Resources.   Their authors and editors are experienced classroom teachers, so Teacher Created Resources can say with pride that their books are "created by teachers for teachers."   Teacher Created Resources is starting their third decade of publishing books for preschool, elementary, and middle school classrooms.   So whenever you are searching for resources - for language arts, math, science, social studies, or the arts - remember the high quality products from Teacher Created Resources.   For a special 10% discount on all products from Teacher Created Resources (April 1st - 15th), please enter and activate coupon code &nbsp;KTR248 &nbsp;in your shopping cart.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Reading Assessments&#x2c; Word Recognition&#x2c; Fluency&#x2c; and Comprehension</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>Reading</category><category>Assessment</category><dc:date>2008-03-26T23:43:45-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/58714ffa75477ed0807e524375554f9c-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/58714ffa75477ed0807e524375554f9c-6.html#unique-entry-id-6</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Developed by leading experts in reading education, these leveled passages with scoring sheets help you screen students for strengths and weaknesses in word recognition, fluency rate and expression, and comprehension. ...  With four passages per grade and ready-to-use record-keeping forms, you can document and monitor student performance all year long.   Makes individual assessment manageable and efficient, so that you can focus on what's important&Ntilde;teaching. 

...Developed by leading experts in reading education, these leveled passages with scoring sheets help you screen students for strengths and weaknesses in word recognition, fluency rate and expression, and comprehension. ...  With four passages per grade and ready-to-use record-keeping forms, you can document and monitor student performance all year long. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>10 Reasons Why PDF is the Right Format for Ebooks in  Education</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><category>PDF</category><dc:date>2008-03-24T00:05:02-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/08451564fe42e354a2462644ebd41b38-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/08451564fe42e354a2462644ebd41b38-5.html#unique-entry-id-5</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[While there have been a number of different ebook readers available for a number of years, the Kindle seems to have captured the attention of a great number of people who hadn't considered ebooks in the past.   While I believe this attention is good for ebooks in general, I believe that for educational ebooks PDF is the best format for overall use. 

...This comfort level also means that there is little or no training needed for teachers and students to utilize a PDF file to teach and learn.


...As with pictures and fonts, there are times when the effort and talent used to layout a document needs to be preserved. 

...While in many cases, the ideal method for reading document would be from the computer screen, there are times when a printed copy is still the best way to interact with it. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Frederick Douglass</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>History</category><category>Literature</category><category>Vocabulary</category><category>High School</category><dc:date>2008-03-18T23:29:07-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/9c1b194e07d3faa5c13e23a9fc7b9393-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/9c1b194e07d3faa5c13e23a9fc7b9393-4.html#unique-entry-id-4</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[A foundation of materials for teaching a work of literature, LitPlan Teacher Packs&trade; from Teacher's Pet Publications have everything you need for a complete unit of study. ...  Developed and used by respected teaching professionals, these manuals incorporate the IRA/NCTE standards with practical, proven methods of teaching and assessing students' learning on a variety of levels.   The straight-forward format of the manuals makes them useful for whole-class book study, lit circles or book groups, tutoring, and independent study projects.   Includes study questions, quizzes, unit tests, daily lessons, vocabulary, writing assignments, activities and games, review materials, and more - more materials than you will be able to use in one unit - all organized, planned, and ready-to-teach.


...It includes: 1 unit word list and clues, 4 unit fill in the blank worksheets, 4 unit multiple choice worksheets, 4 unit magic squares, 4 unit word searches, 4 unit crosswords, 32 unit bingo cards, 1 vocabulary word list and definitions, 4 vocab fill in the blank worksheets, 4 vocab matching worksheets, 4 vocab magic squares worksheets, 4 vocab word searches, 4 vocab crosswords, 4 vocab juggle letter review worksheets, 1 master set of vocab flash cards, 32 vocab bingo cards, and answer keys to all worksheets and puzzles. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Reading and Literacy eBooks</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>Reading</category><category>Literacy</category><category>educational ebooks</category><dc:date>2008-03-14T22:58:47-05:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/76dd830505174871bc6b301f3f50772c-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/76dd830505174871bc6b301f3f50772c-3.html#unique-entry-id-3</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Reading First is a comprehensive, all-in-one resource for understanding and implementing the five key areas of reading instruction &ndash; phonemic awareness, phonics, fluency, vocabulary, and text comprehension.   As outlined in the K-3 Put Reading First Initiative of the No Child Left Behind Act, these research-based strategies are essential for effective reading instruction.   With plenty of ready-to-go activities and time-saving reproducibles, the single resource puts it all together so you can, with confidence, take up the challenge of helping all children become successful readers.


...This book shows you how to build students' skills through independent work, foster creativity with imaginative activities, integrate reading and writing in all content reas, and reach all students with a variety of learning modalities.   Listed resources, such as educational Web sites, are included along with reproducibles to minimize preparation and planning time.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>eBooks for March</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><dc:date>2008-03-01T19:02:06-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/fab1dda17a000210098593103fd22921-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/fab1dda17a000210098593103fd22921-2.html#unique-entry-id-2</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Another creative book in the Daily Discoveries series filled with special days to celebrate in the classroom throughout the month of March. ...  Use the activities in your regular curriculum: language arts, social studies, writing, math, science and health, music and drama, physical fitness, art, etc. to make every subject fun and meaningful. 

...This 32 page book contains 16 pages of full color activity cards (4 per page for a total of 64 activities) involving a wide variety of skills and monthly activities. 

...Word banks are provided to help introduce seasonal vocabulary, and topical prompts give students plenty of writing practice throughout the month.


...Each 60-page book offers a different non-fiction story for each day of the month, which was chosen because of its particular significance on that date. ]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Graphic Organizers</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>graphic organizers</category><dc:date>2008-03-01T00:58:52-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/45d37958517888ead5942528dea97d85-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/45d37958517888ead5942528dea97d85-1.html#unique-entry-id-1</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[Accompanying files (in a Zip package) give teachers the options of printing the 23 different graphic organizers as transparencies or as student worksheets. 96 pp.


...Accompanying files (in a Zip package) give teachers the options of printing the 23 different graphic organizers as transparencies or as student worksheets. 96 pp.


...Accompanying files (in a Zip package) give teachers the options of printing the 23 different graphic organizers as transparencies or as student worksheets. 96 pp.


...Accompanying files (in a Zip package) give teachers the options of printing the 23 different graphic organizers as transparencies or as student worksheets. 96 pp.


...Accompanying files (in a Zip package) give teachers the options of printing the 23 different graphic organizers as transparencies or as student worksheets. 96 pp.
]]></content:encoded></item><item><title>Welcome to the Keybookshop.com Blog</title><dc:creator>kevin@keybookshop.com</dc:creator><category>educational ebooks</category><dc:date>2008-03-01T00:53:46-06:00</dc:date><link>http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/c90e6ae896c8925d0b3254c228186cb3-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</link><guid isPermaLink="true">http://www.keybookshop.com/blog/files/c90e6ae896c8925d0b3254c228186cb3-0.html#unique-entry-id-0</guid><content:encoded><![CDATA[We will use this blog to highlight new and interesting books and resources available at Keybookshop.com.   A wide variety of topics and subjects will be covered, reflecting the range of materials that can be accessed through this online store.   Reading, writing, math, language, social studies, science, art, music, and worksheets of all kind can be found.   Stop by often, or better yet, subscribe to the RSS feed so you will be kept up to date as we expand the range of educational ebooks at your fingertips.


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