Curriculum Resource Center, Updated ed.Updated ed. Online reference database. Facts on File (132 West 31st St., 17th floor, New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of , NY, 10001; 800-322-8755; www.factsonfile.com). c2003. Internet-accessible computer (PC or Macintosh) running Navigator or Microsoft Internet Explorer See Internet Explorer. 3.0 or higher. 0-8160-5035-X. $830.00 (grades 6-12). SA. Junior ed. (grades K-5): 0-8160-4900-9. $520.00. J. Combined ed., $1040.00. JSA JSA - Japanese Standards Association. Intended for teachers, this database provides printable curriculum-related handouts, with diagrams, illustrations, and photos, on American and world history (including women in history, comparative religions, American government, and African, African American African American Multiculture A person having origins in any of the black racial groups of Africa. See Race. , Asian American A·sian A·mer·i·can also A·sian-A·mer·i·can n. A U.S. citizen or resident of Asian descent. See Usage Note at Amerasian. A , and Hispanic American history); historical timelines; geography (including geographical, statistical, and historical maps, many in full color, and printable political, elevation, and outline maps of every country and U.S. state A U.S. state is any one of the fifty subnational entities of the United States, although four states use the official title "commonwealth". The separate state governments and the federal government share sovereignty, in that an American is a citizen both of the federal entity and ; science diagrams and experiments (including some adapted for students with mental or physical challenges); mathematics (algebra, with geometry and calculus coming soon), and health and sports rules. The junior edition covers people and events in history, maps and flags, timelines, science diagrams and projects, and career ideas. Searches are simple to perform; an advanced search option offers the ability to search only within set categories. Results are organized by type of material, such as history, science diagrams, geography, etc. Many of the handouts are PDF files; all include citation information; and all can be saved, printed, e-mailed, or distributed "for educational purposes." Based on Facts on File's well-known "On File" print reference materials, this online version offers the speed and ease of online searching and a wealth of useful handouts to supplement curriculum. Educators will warmly welcome it. Paula Rohrlick, KLIATT |
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