Middle School unltd: Middle School Education & Learning Resources
This photo of a middle school student studying with the help of "a friend" was taken by photographer Sanja Gjenero of Zagreb, Croatia.
Showcasing Middle School Education ... Learning Resources for Teachers and Parents ... and Survival Tips for Junior High Schoolers.
Find Middle School-related Resources. Connect and Interact with those who share your interest in the Middle and/or Junior High School Experience - be they students, teachers or parents.
Below you'll find Merchants and Products which speak to the topic of this site and which, in keeping with our mission as The Web's Concierge, have been carefully chosen and individually screened for your shopping ease and pleasure. They are not paid ads, but rather companies with whom we have selectively chosen to partner. We do earn a referral fee if you find something you like or need and purchase it. We have striven to bring you the "best in breed" companies ... those that: we like, our friends like, have great sites and service, have good online reviews, positive consumer reports, and are family friendly. Keep us posted with regards to your own personal experiences with them.
You may be surprised at companies that have not been included. The "noisiest" in the marketplace are not always the best. We have chosen 1) newer innovative companies that are performing well and garnering respect in their respective niches as well as 2) "Main Street" companies that have been reliably getting the job done for decades ... in some cases centuries. Our oldest partner, thus far, has been in business since 1819! That's staying power.
Rest assured, if we've included a certain vendor in a site's line-up, there's a very specific reason for it. You may have to hunt and poke a bit, but it'll be well worth the effort. Enjoy the adventure!
Merchants
The Leader of the Pack
Amazon: One of the planet's most mind-boggling arrays of goods. First came the books. Now they've added every other product on the planet. The ultimate in selection and convenience across multiple categories.
Customer Favorites:
Cobblestone: The award-winning American history magazine for kids ages 9-14 (grades 4-8). Bringing American history to life with primary sources, lively graphics, historical photographs, and maps. Designed to meet curriculum standards for history/social studies. Produced so as to hold up for years.
Cricket: A beloved, long-lived magazine for children ages 9-14 ... Cricket makes learning fun. Kids will enjoy and benefit from high-quality fiction, nonfiction, poetry, and all the wonderful illustrations ... all of which are intended to foster a child's own unique creativity. Durable softcovers - meant to last.
Dig: An archaeological-themed magazine for kids aged 9-14 (grades 4 and up). Kids will love learning about mummies, the pyramids, and new discoveries about ancient civilizations that shed light on how ancient peoples and ideas shape our world today. Durable softcover - meant to last. (Free teachers' guides available at www.cobblestonepub.com)
Education Week: Reporting on all the local, state, and national news that affects educators of students in preschool through the twelfth grade. Also providing periodic special reports on issues ranging from technology to textbooks, as well as offering reviews of new books of special interest to educators.
Faces: The magazine that helps kids, ages 9-14, understand how people in other countries live in a increasingly global and multicultural world. Kids will learn about all the world's various cultures, including the daily lives, folk tales, and history and traditions of the people who inhabit different countries. Durable softcover - meant to last. (Free teachers' guides at www.cobblestonepub.com)
Graduation Products: Providing, as Rhyme University, the caps, tassels, and gowns that are prerequisites of any bona fide graduation ceremony ... regardless of grade. Specializing in those early graduations for kids aged 3-6, they also can take care of grads right through high school. Also carrying all the other related paraphernalia ... medals, certificates, etc. Serving a very unique niche for over 35 years!
Muse: A magazine that has stimulated, delighted, and challenged the minds of curious children between the ages of 9 and 14 for decades. Stands as a guidebook for exploration for young readers interested in everything: past, present, and future; history, science, and the arts.
Owl Magazine: A magazine focused on the topics of science, technology, and the natural world for kids aged 9-13.
Ranger Rick: An award-winning magazine designed to bring the wonders of nature, wildlife, and the environment to children ages 7-12.
School Library Journal: Features News, Articles, and Reviews for Librarians Working with Children and Young Adults in Schools and Public Libraries ... Gives Librarians the Information They Need to Manage Libraries - from Creating Quality Collections to Understanding How Technology Can Assist and Enhance the Learning Experience.
World Book Store: World Book is now online as The World Book Online Reference Center and is still a favorite reference for kids, parents, and teachers alike. Especially with all the interactive tools that have been integrated into it. Other favorites across the decades ... also now available online: World Book Children Discovery Encyclopedia & World Book Childcraft How and Why Library. Thousands of wonderful books for fun and learning ... I could spend days here. They even have a fabulous (!!!) selection of Christmas books!
Zoobooks: It's All About Inspiring Children to Learn About and Love Nature and Its Animals. Each Zoobook Magazine is focused on and contains content specific to one animal. Kids Love It. Ages 6-12.
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Target.com: This favorite shopping destination has become one of the Web's 5 top favorite places to shop ... the company has worked its way into the Fortune 50. They've really covered all the bases when it comes to customers' "wants and likes".
