The science book is a great example of this as it is full of the many basic concepts we have all learned.

For example, when I as a Christian talk about the Spirit, it is not the same as the Hindu spiritual power. This allows a great place for me to discuss with my kids the differences, and the need for us to listen and not assume that people are talking about the same thing. Using this as an extra resource can only help the information seep in and it can help our kids see the information in different, concise, and creative ways.Each indispensable study guide is like getting to borrow the notebook of the best student in class, with highlighted key concepts, doodles that illuminate tricky ideas, mnemonics, and more. This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school chemistry class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. It's the revolutionary science study guide just for middle school students from the brains behind Brain Quest.

By using the Web site, you confirm that you have read, understood, and agreed to be bound by the Terms and Conditions. I loved the organization and how easy it was for me to quickly brush up on a subject and even “test” myself. Sharon regularly exhibits her artwork and is a current resident at the Drawing Center in Manhattan, where she focuses on medical culture and aesthetics.Workman Publishing is a New York-based publisher of award-winning nonfiction for adults and children. Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards. Human Reproduction and Development 423 Unit 10: HISTORY of LIFE: HEREDITY, EVOLUTION, and FOSSILS 433 42. The Big Fat Notebook series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class.

Inside the reader will find every subject's key concepts, easily digested and summarized: Critical ideas highlighted in neon colors.The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class. covers everything to get a student over any math hump: fractions, decimals, and how to multiply and divide them; ratios, proportions, and percentages; geometry; statistics and probability; expressions and equations; and the coordinate plane and functions. I wish I had these when my oldest son {currently 9th grade} was going through middle school as they touch on all the major themes and definitions that pertain to specific subjects. I got a greater appreciation of the World History book as I read more and noticed that they were touching on all ancient civilizations and beliefs. There are five books in all, and each is the only one book you need for each main subject taught in middle school: Math, Science, American History, English, and World History.

This Big Fat Notebook makes it all “sink in” with key concepts, mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, and doodles to help you understand computer science. kicks off with the Paleolithic Era and transports the reader to ancient civilizations—from Africa and beyond; the middle ages across the world; the Renaissance; the age of exploration and colonialism, revolutions, and the modern world and the wars and movements that shaped it. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOK™ series is built on a simple and irresistible conceit—borrowing the notes from the smartest kid in class.

However, I did keep in mind that this is what is being taught on a grand scale, and it allows me opportunity to have great discussion with my kids. The BIG FAT NOTEBOOKS meet Common Core State Standards, Next Generation Science Standards, and state history standards, and are vetted by National and State Teacher of the Year Award–winning teachers. When Educents contacted me for this review I had never even seen these books before and was very curious. We have added a wonderful set of books to our homeschool resource collection thanks to Educents and Workman Publishing Group.