What Your Sixth Grader Needs to Know: Fundamentals of a Good Sixth-Grade Education (Core Knowledge Series : Resource Books for Grades One Through Six,) (Paperback)

by E.D. Hirsch Jr. (Author) "The selections in this section range from speeches that present the ringing words of admirable real-life heroes to stories that convey the joy and agony..." (more)
Key Phrases: terminating decimal, congruent angles, noncommunicable diseases, United States, Soviet Union, American Civilization (more...)

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Product Description
A supplementary educational guide for parents, children, and teachers, the sixth volume in the popular series inspired by the best-seller Cultural Literacy includes thought-provoking sections on American Civilization and Life Science.

From the Publisher
Grade by grade, these groundbreaking and successful books provide a solid foundation in the fundamentals of a good education for first to sixth graders.

B & W photographs, linecuts, and maps throughout; two-color printing.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 416 pages
• Publisher: Delta (July 1, 1995)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0385314671
• ISBN-13: 978-0385314671
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #109,551 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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49 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent study aid for grown-ups too..., June 11, 1999

By A Customer

This book was an excellent resource for me as I was studying for the MSAT (teachers will know what that is). I highly recommend this book for aiding in the preparation for any general knowledge test. It takes you all the way through iambic pentameter to Benito Juarez. The math and science sections are wonderful as well. It provides very complex information in a very user-friendly manner.

18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Great guide for parents, June 30, 2001

By	Kortney Smith (Milwaukee, WI United States) - See all my reviews

In preparing my son for sixth grade, I needed to have a basis for what he may be learning. This book gives an overall picture of what I need to concentrate on. Many books I found emphasized only math or reading. This book breaks down each topic (Social Studies, Language Arts, Fine Arts, Math, Natural Science) into chapters and makes it easy for me to follow. I liked the exerpts of classic books such as "The Diary of Anne Frank", and classic poems so that I can expose my son to many different things without overwhelming him over the summer. This is more of a guide for parents and teachers than it is a simple text for kids so parents really need to be involved.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Essential!, November 10, 2002

By	Alison V. Conner "alimbairl" (Racine, WI United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This book has completely educated me on what my eleven-year old son needs to know for his 6th year. I have read the book and can say that if everyone in the country knew everything in this book we would all be better off. As a matter of fact, I know very few adults that know one quarter of what is in this book. This has motivated me to add this to my son's daily routine. We work it together and have wonderful mom-son time alone. A book you can't do without!