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Multiplication:
Brainbusters, Problem Solving and Fun Activites Book and Cassette Set.
On Side 1 of the cassette, facts and answers are presented in order by each
multiple. Facts are presented through 12 x12 with musical interludes and
singing. On Side 2 the facts are presents without the answers so that the
children can shout out the missing answers. This reinforced learning while
increasing participation. All facts are enunciated clearly. Running time: 65:16
Rap with the
Facts: Multiplication, Enhanced CD. Includes PDFs of 12 worksheets, 11
timed tests, and teaching tips to print out using the free Adobe Acrobat Reader
software, which is included. This method of learning, drill, and review of the
multiplication facts through the twelves table. Students can use the entire song
to review all the facts or they can set individual tracks to review a specific
set of facts. The song comes with and without answers. The entire set of facts
to 12 can be reviewed in just eight minutes! This is a re-release of the
original album. Twin-147CD. $11.69-D
Chemistry, Twin Sisters,
2001. This book / audio CD set teaches children ages 4-9 about chemical elements
and compounds. They learn that being a chemist is rather like being a detective.
Twelve easy to understand songs take children on a musical adventure that
teaches them the basics of chemistry. The content was evaluated by Dr. Pat
Saindon Miyake, a chemist who is researching medicines to find new cures. The
24-page book contains the song lyrics and eight experiments related to what is
being taught in the songs. BTH-3437. $12.59-D
Physics, Twin Sisters, 2001.
This book / audio CD set teaches children ages 4-9 how physics relates to
the real world. Content has been evaluated by Dr. Greg Townsend, a physicist.
The twelve songs deal with matter, what physicists do, electricity, atomic
structure, sound, light, forces, and simple machines. The 24-page book contains
the song lyrics and eight experiments related to what is being taught in the
songs. BTH-3438. $12.59-D
Space, Twin Sisters, 2001.
This book / audio CD set teaches children ages 4-9 that getting along with
others, being in good shape, and studying hard are important for anyone who
aspires to be an astronaut. Twelve songs teach children about weightlessness,
the history of space travel, famous astronauts, satellite, space colonies, and
more. Content has been evaluated by Dr. Lynn Bondurant, NASA's Educational
Program Officer. The 24-page book contains the song lyrics and coloring
pages that show how astronauts eat, sleep, exercise, and work in space. It also
illustrates how a shuttle lifts off and returns to earth. BTH-3439 $12.59-D
Celebrate America CD, Enhanced.
This CD for all ages contains the patriotic classics that every American
child should know in exciting, foot-tapping arrangements. They are performed by
children who are accompanied by the rich sounds of a full orchestra. The
enhanced CD includes charts and instrumentation which can be printed out PDF
from your computer. All songs repeat in split-track so that kids can perform in
their own show. Contains Yankee Doodle/Yankee Doodle Dandy; There are Many
Flags; God Bless America; America the Beautiful; You're a Grand Old Flag; Stars
and Stripes Forever; The Star Spangled Banner; Armed Services Medley; America;
Columbia, the Gem of the Ocean; and The Battle Hymn of the Republic.
Running time is 74 minutes. Twin-150-CD. $11.69-D
States and Capitals:
For ages 7-12. This helps children of all ages quickly and easily master the
names of the 50 states, their capitals, and some interesting facts about each
state. Songs are sung in alphabetical order to the tune of "Turkey in the
Straw." Running Time: 39:28
Phonics by
Kim Thompson and Ken Carder. ©2005. This colorful resource book, with the help
of the accompanying CD, teaches beginning consonant sounds, short and long
vowel sounds, digraphs and consonant blends, rhyming words, silent e, 80 sight
words, and pre-reading skills. This resource includes a music CD with original
music from Twin Sisters, over 60 colorful worksheets and learning activities,
ten emergent reader mini-books to make, color, and read, and 80 beginning sight
word flashcards on hard card stock for long wear. For ages 5-8. A great value
for a 96-page book and CD with 19 songs. TWIN-243CD. $11.66-D
Phonics, for
ages 4-7. Pre-readers can get ready for reading by listening to and
singing along with this award-winning, best selling CD set. Children learn the
initial consonant sounds and long and short vowel sounds through repetition and
rhythm. In the review section, children say the letter after being prompted. In
the Vowel Song, children learn short vowels and meet fun characters such as the
Cat on the Mat, the Pig with the Wig, and the Fox on a Box. This is great for
independent listening or as a supplement to any phonics curriculum. They learn
their long vowels to fifties boppin' music. All long and short vowels, including
"y, "are taught. Running time : 28:21. 
Advanced Phonics
CD-Book Set. This sequel to the Phonics set teaches Blends,
digraphs, diphthongs, rhyming words, compound words, homonyms, synonyms, and
antonyms. Learning phonics becomes a fun, finger-snapping, toe-tapping
experience with musical explanations of the above skills and concepts. The
24-page activity book includes coloring pages which encourage children to learn
new words and activity pages to reinforce what is on the CD. This set will work
in the home or in the classroom. Lyrics for the songs are included . For ages
5-9. Twin 419-CD. $12.59-D
Preschool
by Ken Carder and Sue LaRoy. ©2005. This colorful resource book, with the help
of the accompanying CD, helps children ages 3-5 learn the alphabet;
numbers and counting from 1-10; colors and shapes, the days of the week; tips
for getting dressed; animals and animal sounds; and manners. Children learn with
songs, colorful worksheets, activities, seven emergent reader mini-books
to make, color and read, and a preschool skills lotto game. 93 pages. The CD has
25 original and traditional songs. TWIN-240CD. $11.66-D
Kindergarten
by Ken Carder and Sue LaRoy. ©2005. This colorful resource book, with the
help of the accompanying CD, helps children ages 5-6 learn the alphabet; upper
and lowercase letters; numbers and counting from 1-100; colors; shapes, the
days, weeks, and months; weather and seasons; animals and animal babies; and how
to call 9-1-1. This learning is assisted by songs, colorful worksheets, and
activities, six emergent reader mini-books to make, color and read, and 40 sight
word flashcards. 95 pages. The CD has 20 songs. TWIN-241CD. $11.66-D
Speechercise™: A Musical
Workout for Your Mouth, Twin Sisters, 2004.For ages 3-6+. As young
children follow the Speechercise™ leaders on this enhanced CD, they will develop
their articulation and pronunciation skills by practicing drills most often
recommended by Speech/Language Pathologists. These new songs and drills focus on
mouth movements, basic vowel and consonant sounds, complex consonant-vowel
transitions, and advanced word level strings. This are great for use at
home, in the car, or at school. This enhanced CD includes a parent guide with
helpful information on common childhood speech and language problems and over 30
worksheets, which you can print from your computer, to reinforce the
Speechercise™ Workout. BTH-3434. $11.66-D
Speechercise™: A Musical Workout
for Your Mouth, Level 2. Twin Sisters, 2005. For ages 5-9. This more
advanced CD provides more songs, drills, and strategies to help children develop
proper speech and articulation skills recommended by Speech/Language
Pathologists. These musical exercises zero in on tongue and teeth placement,
challenging beginning, middle, and ending consonant sounds, and more complex
consonant-vowel transitions. Main targets are f and v, s and z, ch and j, sh and
s, th, l, r, and w. This CD should help children who make
inconsistent sound errors; are hard to understand; who have trouble coordinating
the lips, tongue and jaw when speaking; shorten sentences to hide inability to
make certain sounds, or struggle so hard to pronounce a certain sound that they
begin to stutter, distort, or add another sound instead. This enhanced CD
includes a 53-page user guide with helpful information on common childhood
speech and language problems, tips for using Speechercise™ exercises, the
lyrics for reference, and worksheets for practice. These can be printed from
your computer. BTH-3435. $11.66-D
Bible Stories by
Ken Carder. ©2005. This colorful resource book, with the help of the
accompanying CD, helps children of all ages learn the value of God's word, and
about prayer, praise, obedience, and concern for others. The will also be
introduced to the stories of creation, Noah, Joshua, Psalm 23, Jonah, Daniel,
the birth of Jesus, Jesus loves the children, Zacchaeus, the wise man and the
foolish man, the death and resurrection of Jesus, and Peter and John. The CD has
29 Bible songs for kids and their families. The book contains faith-building
activity ideas and Bible discussion starters for home and church, 14 "I Can Read
My Bible" mini-books to make, color, and read, mix and match Bible-time
finger puppets and story guides, and the illustrated sign language for Jesus
Loves the Little Children and Jesus Loves Me. TWIN-245CD. $11.66-D
Building
Character Activity Book and CD by Kim Mitzo Thompson and Karen Mitzo
Hilderbrand. Twin Sisters, 2001. This set teaches ten important values: helping
others, forgiveness, environment, responsibility, manners, healthy lifestyle,
friendship, honesty, equality, and respect. The workbook has related activities,
and the the lyrics to the songs on the CD, which teach the ten values
through ten different musical styles from jazz to rock and roll. The book also
includes information on how to make your own "Save the Earth; sweatshirt, a "Job
Responsibilities," chart, and more. The book has 24 pages. For all ages.
BTH-3436. $12.59-D