WHAT’S NEW AT MERRILL IN CURRICULUM AND INSTRUCTION?
Merrill’s C&I selection is known for its depth and its breadth… so whatever you’re looking for, whether it’s the most general methods book or the most specific content area book, you’re going to find it right here.
On the 2000 list, you’ll find new editions of some of our best-selling books, in addition to new texts in topics like elementary math, children’s literature, and classroom management. Take a few minutes to browse our catalog, and see why we say that Merrill takes Education to a higher level!
FEATURED FOR 2000
ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY MATH METHODS
 |  Learning Mathematics in Elementary and Middle Schools,by Cathcart, Pothier, Vance and Bezuk |
| Are you looking for a K-8 Math Methods text… … that is based on the NCTM Standards? … that stresses constructing a strong understanding of math concepts prior to learning symbol manipulation? … that integrates five FREE videos from the Annenberg/CPB TEACHING MATH video series? | |
 | Teaching Mathematics for the 21st Century: Methods and Activities for Grades 6-12, by Huetinck and Munshin |
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 | Mathematics on the Internetby Ameis and Ebenezer |
| The first book in the market to examine the usefulness of websites and explain how to incorporate them into teaching mathematics. | |
| Click HERE to learn more about Mathematics on the Internet. |
ELEMENTARY SOCIAL STUDIES METHODS
 | Teaching Elementary Social Studies: Principles and Applications,by James Zarillo |
| Zarillo addresses the fundamental of teaching social studies while offering specific strategies for introducing meaningful topics in ways that will offer every child a chance to succeed, regardless of language, culture, intellectual ability, physical attributes, emotional capabilities, or social skills. | |
| Click HERE to learn more about Teaching Elementary Social Studies. |
SECONDARY SCIENCE METHODS
 | Cases in Teaching and Secondary School Science, by Koballa and Tippins |
| Seventy-three contributors bring diverse points of view into a single source; an ideal problem-solving tool for pre-service and in-service teachers. | |
| Click HERE to learn more about Cases in Teaching Middle and Secondary School Science. |
READING METHODS
 | Teaching Children to Read: Putting the Pieces Together,Third Edition, by Reutzel and Cooter |
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 | Words Their Way: Word Study for Phonics, Vocabulary, and Spelling Instruction,Second Edition, by Bear, Invernizzi, Templeton, and Johnston |
| If you’re looking for a Reading Methods supplement that has practical classroom use, you’ve found the perfect book with Bear. New for the second edition is a FREE video showing reading activities and strategies in real classrooms. | |
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 | Word Identification Strategies: Phonics from a New Perspective,Second Edition, by Barbara J. Fox |
| his brief text examines the role of phonics in a balanced reading program. By shifting the focus from letter-sound learning to transferable strategies, Fox reshapes the way future teachers will approach phonics. | |
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CHILDREN’S LITERATURE
 | A Celebration of Literature and Response: Children, Books, and Teachers in K-8 Classrooms,by Marjorie J. Hancock |
| Organized around five main "celebrations" as a framework for building bridges between reader response theory, quality children’s literature, and exemplary literature-based practice. | |
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GENERAL METHODS
 | Effective Teaching Methods, Fourth Edition, by Gary D. Borich |
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