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GRADES 6–12: Mark Twain’s Holocaust History Book focuses on the decisions and events that led to and were a part of one of the greatest tragedies in human history: The Holocaust. 6th—12th grade students strengthen their world history knowledge as well as creative and organizational skills through interactive learning.

WHAT''S INCLUDED: This 80-page student book focuses on the events and decisions leading up to one of the greatest tragedies in human history. Each lesson includes a reading selection and a Recalling Key Details page. Activities focus on developing reading comprehension skills with matching, multiple choice, and structured response questions. Extension Activities and Consider This prompts give students the opportunity for class or small-group discussion, additional research, and extended writing on various topics.

CORRELATED TO STATE STANDARDS: This standards-based workbook helps students build proficiency in world history through lessons such as highlighting the roots of anti-Semitism, the rise to power of the Nazis in Germany, and Adolf Hitler’s plans for domination of the European continent and the extermination of the Jewish people, as well as other minorities. Students also learning about the Jewish Resistance as well as efforts implemented to save the Jewish people by individuals and groups in history.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING: This history book includes activities for individual and small-group discussion for fun and engaging interactive learning. Writing prompts and topics are also provided for debate to encourage classroom communication, open-ended discussions, and enhance critical thinking skills.

WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.

GRADES 6–12: Mark Twain’s World War II History Book focuses on bringing to light the decisions and events that led to and were a part of the second world war. 6th—12th grade students strengthen their world history knowledge as well as creative and organizational skills through interactive learning.

WHAT''S INCLUDED: This 128-page student book features a reading selection for each lesson with background information on important people and events, as well as an Activity page and a Recalling Key Details page. The Activity pages feature graphic organizers that allow students to display and organize information in creative ways. The Recalling Key Details pages focus on developing reading comprehension skills with matching, true/false, fact/opinion, sequencing, multiple choice, and structured response questions.

CORRELATED TO STATE STANDARDS: This standards-based workbook helps students build proficiency in world history through lessons that highlight the rise of dictators, the beginning of the war, fighting in Europe, Africa, and Asia, naval, air, and land battles, the Holocaust, Allied leaders and strategies, the resolution of the war, and the war’s effects on world history.

INTERACTIVE LEARNING: This history book includes activities for individual and small-group discussion for fun and engaging interactive learning. Writing prompts and topics are also provided for debate to encourage classroom communication, open-ended discussions, and enhance critical thinking skills.

WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Designed by leading educators, Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and resources in a wide range of subjects for middle- and upper-grade classroom success.

GRADES 5–12: This 128-page social studies workbook allows students to better understand the role of the U.S. President.

FEATURES: This history resource book features creative lessons and activities that give young learners an in-depth look into the nation''s past presidents.

INCLUDES: Biographical sketches on each individual who has been President of the United States, as well as presidential biographies and lessons and activities that are focused on using the informational text to develop reading comprehension skills.

WHY MARK TWAIN MEDIA: Mark Twain Media Publishing Company specializes in providing captivating, supplemental books and decorative resources to complement middle- and upper-grade classrooms. Designed by leading educators, the product line covers a range of subjects including mathematics, sciences, language arts, social studies, history, government, fine arts, and character.