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Review title: Not standards-based
Product review: I've used this textbook with my 5th Grade class sparingly because I find it is not aligned to Louisiana standards at all. For example, 5th Graders are expected to be able to compare and contrast animal and plant cells. The textbook never explains the difference. As I recall it does not even describe one of the type of cells and definitely does not go into the parts of the cell. The book does have beautiful pictures, and was helpful at times. Unfortunately, I relied mainly on other resources to teach my students this year. I would prefer a more standards-aligned book that can actually be an integral part of the learning process.
