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Hardback. Condition: Good. A must-listen for parents and teachers, this major bestseller reveals how cultural literacy is the hidden key to effective education and presents 5000 facts that every literate American should know.In this forceful manifesto Professor E. D. Hirsch, Jr., argues that children in the United States are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. They lack cultural literacy: a grasp of background information that writers and speakers assume their audience already has. Even if a student has a basic competence in the English language, he or she has little chance of entering the American mainstream without knowing what a silicon chip is, or when the Civil War was fought. An important work that has engendered a nationwide debate on our educational standards, Cultural Literacy is a required listening for anyone concerned with our future as a literate nation.…

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. A must-listen for parents and teachers, this major bestseller reveals how cultural literacy is the hidden key to effective education and presents 5000 facts that every literate American should know.In this forceful manifesto Professor E. D. Hirsch, Jr., argues that children in the United States are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. They lack cultural literacy: a grasp of background information that writers and speakers assume their audience already has. Even if a student has a basic competence in the English language, he or she has little chance of entering the American mainstream without knowing what a silicon chip is, or when the Civil War was fought. An important work that has engendered a nationwide debate on our educational standards, Cultural Literacy is a required listening for anyone concerned with our future as a literate nation.…

Hardback. Condition: Fair. A must-listen for parents and teachers, this major bestseller reveals how cultural literacy is the hidden key to effective education and presents 5000 facts that every literate American should know.In this forceful manifesto Professor E. D. Hirsch, Jr., argues that children in the United States are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. They lack cultural literacy: a grasp of background information that writers and speakers assume their audience already has. Even if a student has a basic competence in the English language, he or she has little chance of entering the American mainstream without knowing what a silicon chip is, or when the Civil War was fought. An important work that has engendered a nationwide debate on our educational standards, Cultural Literacy is a required listening for anyone concerned with our future as a literate nation.…

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Paperback. Condition: Good. This invaluable grade-by-grade guide (K-6th) is designed to help parents and teachers select some of the best books for children. It will lead you to enriching reading experiences and help your child build on the fundamentals in the popular Core Knowledge Series (What Your Kindergartner-Sixth Grader Needs to Know). Rare among resources guides in its emphasis on nonfiction, Books to Build On provides helpful annotations on excellent books in a wide range of subject areas.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. This invaluable grade-by-grade guide (K-6th) is designed to help parents and teachers select some of the best books for children. It will lead you to enriching reading experiences and help your child build on the fundamentals in the popular Core Knowledge Series (What Your Kindergartner-Sixth Grader Needs to Know). Rare among resources guides in its emphasis on nonfiction, Books to Build On provides helpful annotations on excellent books in a wide range of subject areas.…

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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Give your child a smart start with the revised and updated What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know Designed for use by parents and teachers, this groundbreaking first volume in the Core Knowledge Series provides kindergartners with the fundamentals they need to prepare them for a lifetime of learning. It sets out the elements a parent or educator should look for in a good kindergarten program and introduces activities that help a child take the first steps in learning to read and write. Featuring a new Introduction and filled with age-appropriate questions and suggestions that stimulate thinking and build vocabulary, this revised and updated edition of What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know also includes . Favorite poems-read and recite together from Mother Goose, A. A. Milne, Langston Hughes, and more, all beautifully illustrated . Beloved stories and fables-read aloud from "The Three Little Pigs," "The Ugly Duckling," "Cinderella," Winnie-the-Pooh, "The Velveteen Rabbit," and many more, including multicultural folktales from African, Japanese, and Native American traditions . Familiar sayings and phrases-impart traditional wisdom such as "Where there's a will, there's a way" and "Better safe than sorry" . History and geography-a friendly introduction to our world, complete with simple questions and fun activities . Visual arts-painting, drawing, cutting, and pasting go hand in hand with learning about color and helping a child look at and talk about great works of art . Music-many musical experiences for parents and children to participate in, along with dozens of songs to sing and dance to . Math-lively and interesting exposure to concepts and operations that provide a springboard to later mastery . Science-activities that let children observe, experience, and get their hands dirty while exploring the wonders of nature.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. Give your child a smart start with the revised and updated What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know Designed for use by parents and teachers, this groundbreaking first volume in the Core Knowledge Series provides kindergartners with the fundamentals they need to prepare them for a lifetime of learning. It sets out the elements a parent or educator should look for in a good kindergarten program and introduces activities that help a child take the first steps in learning to read and write. Featuring a new Introduction and filled with age-appropriate questions and suggestions that stimulate thinking and build vocabulary, this revised and updated edition of What Your Kindergartner Needs to Know also includes . Favorite poems-read and recite together from Mother Goose, A. A. Milne, Langston Hughes, and more, all beautifully illustrated . Beloved stories and fables-read aloud from "The Three Little Pigs," "The Ugly Duckling," "Cinderella," Winnie-the-Pooh, "The Velveteen Rabbit," and many more, including multicultural folktales from African, Japanese, and Native American traditions . Familiar sayings and phrases-impart traditional wisdom such as "Where there's a will, there's a way" and "Better safe than sorry" . History and geography-a friendly introduction to our world, complete with simple questions and fun activities . Visual arts-painting, drawing, cutting, and pasting go hand in hand with learning about color and helping a child look at and talk about great works of art . Music-many musical experiences for parents and children to participate in, along with dozens of songs to sing and dance to . Math-lively and interesting exposure to concepts and operations that provide a springboard to later mastery . Science-activities that let children observe, experience, and get their hands dirty while exploring the wonders of nature.…

Paperback. Condition: Good. A must-read for parents and teachers, this major bestseller reveals how cultural literacy is the hidden key to effective education and presents 5000 facts that every literate American should know. In this forceful manifesto Professor E. D. Hirsch, Jr., argues that children in the United States are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. They lack cultural literacy: a grasp of background information that writers and speakers assume their audience already has. Even if a student has a basic competence in the English language, he or she has little chance of entering the American mainstream without knowing what a silicon chip is, or when the Civil War was fought.An important work that has engendered a nationwide debate on our educational standards,Cultural Literacyis a required reading for anyone concerned with our future as a literate nation.…

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A must-read for parents and teachers, this major bestseller reveals how cultural literacy is the hidden key to effective education and presents 5000 facts that every literate American should know. In this forceful manifesto Professor E. D. Hirsch, Jr., argues that children in the United States are being deprived of the basic knowledge that would enable them to function in contemporary society. They lack cultural literacy: a grasp of background information that writers and speakers assume their audience already has. Even if a student has a basic competence in the English language, he or she has little chance of entering the American mainstream without knowing what a silicon chip is, or when the Civil War was fought.An important work that has engendered a nationwide debate on our educational standards,Cultural Literacyis a required reading for anyone concerned with our future as a literate nation.…

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Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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Condition: good. Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

Condition: very_good. Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service.

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