When the first edition of this book was published in 1957, the art of making a tipi was almost lost, even among American Indians. Since that time a tremendous resurgence of interest in the Indian way of life has occurred, resurgence due in part, at least, to the Laubins' life-long efforts at preservation and interpretation of Indian culture.As The Indian Tipi makes obvious, the American Indian is both a practical person and a natural artist. Indian inventions are commonly both serviceable and beautiful. Other tents are hard to pitch, hot in summer, cold in winter, poorly lighted, unventilated, easily blown down, and ugly to boot. The conical tipi of the Plains Indian has none of these faults. It can be pitched by one person. It is roomy, well ventilated at all times, cool in summer, well lighted, proof against high winds and heavy downpours, and, with its cheerful fire inside, snug in the severest winter weather. Moreover, its tilted cone, trim smoke flaps, and crown of poles, pres...
WORKBOOK FEATURES:
- Ages 13-14, Grade 8
- 6 chapters, 160 pages, 10.8 inches x 8.4 inches
- Topics covered: Rational and irrational numbers, linear equations, Pythagorean Theorem, geometry in the coordinate plane, and probability and statistics
- Pretests, post-tests, mid-tests, and final tests
- Includes an answer key
FOCUSED PRACTICE: The Spectrum Eighth Grade Math Workbook provides focused practice in mathematical mastery for 13- to 14-year-old children. This 160-page workbook helps kids strengthen math skills through progressive lessons, problem-solving exercises, and tests throughout each lesson to test each student's level of understanding and knowledge on the subject.
CORRELATED TO CURRENT STATE STANDARDS: This standards-based workbook helps your child build fluency and proficiency in essential mathematical skills including the Pythagorean theorem, learning linear equations, rational and irrational numbers, geometry practice in the coordinate plane, and extended probability and statistics practice.
HOW IT WORKS: Students begin each chapter with a pre-test to determine current understanding, then progress through fun & engaging lessons that include step-by-step examples and ample practice pages. Mid- and post-tests allow your eighth grader to test their knowledge and ensure they have learned the skills needed to advance through the curriculum to the next concept.
WORKING TOGETHER: Parents and teachers can accurately monitor and gauge student learning and skill mastery from the classroom or at home using the answer key, scoring record, and assessments.
WHY SPECTRUM: For more than 20 years, Spectrum has provided solutions for parents who want to help their children get ahead and for teachers who want their students to meet and exceed set learning goals; the workbooks are also an excellent resource for homeschooling. Spectrum partners with you in supporting your child's educational journey every step of the way.
Product details
- 12-17
- Hardback | 160 pages
- 211 x 274 x 10mm | 386g
- 15 Aug 2014
- Spectrum
- United States
- English
- Workbook
- 1483808769
- 9781483808765
- 133,576
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