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Monday, April 18, 2016

New Links to Blogs, Freebies, & Sales!

Updates to the Schottenbauer Publishing website include new links to the following pages:


Schottenbauer Publishing provides unique educational materials at reasonable prices, with over 1000 titles & editions available! Education topics include science, math, language, music, and sports, spanning grades K-12, plus some college and university.
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Wednesday, November 25, 2015

Educational Book Sales on CreateSpace!














New sales from CreateSpace are ongoing, with end TBA! Listed on the Schottenbauer Publishing website, the sales include books in science, math, language, physical education, and music education. Books and music from Schottenbauer Publishing are also available online at Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, MusicaNeo, and other sites. Free samples can be found on the Schottenbauer Publishing blogs, including Graphs in Education and more!
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Thursday, November 19, 2015

Musical Instrument Demo Videos

A new series of musical instrument demo videos from Schottenbauer Publishing has been published on YouTube. The series focuses on low-cost instruments featured in the science of music books from Schottenbauer Publishing, including the multi-volume series Where Does Sound Come From? and How Do You Play That Thingamabob? The Science of Music Performance, as well as the book Science of Music: An Anthology of 28 Graphs for Kids, Teens, & Curious Adults, the Science of Music Performance blog, and the multimedia Ear Training series from MusicaNeo.

 Click on the direct links below to hear the following low-cost instruments. The woodwinds, brass, and strings are available from Music123, while the recorders are available from West Music and the xylophone is available from Percussion Source.

 Etude Instruments (Music123)
Trumpet
Trombone
Flute
Clarinet
Saxophone

 pBone (Music123)
Plastic Trombone

 Florea Strings (Music123)
Violin

 Korogi Tabletop Models (Percussion Source)
Xylophone, 2.6 Octave

 Harmony and Aulos Recorder (West Music)
Recorders

 An earlier video contains a mixed selection of these instruments. Audio demonstrations are also available from the publisher on SoundCloud.

When purchasing an introductory musical instrument, remember to purchase Big Print Music Method Exercises, Solos, Duets, Ensemble, & Conducting Method, perfect for beginners in school and homeschool! Big Print Music Method is available from MusicaNeo from $2 per e-file, and is available in print from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace, CreateSpace Wholesale, and other online stores!
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Tuesday, August 25, 2015

The Science & Math of Olympic Sports

The Olympics are an excellent topic for education, beginning in the earliest years of elementary school, and progressing through high school and college/university. Olympic sport topics can be integrated not only into physical education, but also into math, science, and writing classes.

Graphs and visual analysis provide an excellent segue between Olympics and traditional school topics. The following books from Schottenbauer Publishing provide academic material which can be integrated into classes, school projects, homework, homeschool, academic enrichment programs, afterschool programs, and summer camps.
The Science of Summer Olympics


 Containing a selection of 28 graphs from several science lab manuals by the same author, this book demonstrates common mathematical equations found in Summer Olympic sports. Selections include archery, athletics, basketball, canoe/kayak, cycling, fencing, field hockey, golf, gymnastics, rowing, shooting, tennis, and volleyball! Topics are chosen to provide a sample of data relevant for typical classes in math, physical science, and physics, and to illustrate common comparisons and contrasts among the sports.



The Science of Winter Olympic Sports

Containing a selection of 28 graphs from several science lab manuals by the same author, this book demonstrates common mathematical equations found in Winter Olympic sports, including skiing, snowboarding, hockey, skating, and biathlon! Topics are chosen to provide a sample of data relevant for typical classes in math, physical science, and physics, and to illustrate common comparisons and contrasts among the sports.


The Geometry of Summer Olympic Sports

In this book, students can measure the angles created as Blue Dude demonstrates a variety of Summer Olympic sports, including archery, boxing, canoe/kayak, cycling, diving, fencing, football/soccer, golf, gymnastics, handball, high jump, hurdles, javelin, long jump, shooting, shot put, sprinting, swimming, synchronized swimming, trampoline, volleyball, weightlifting, and wrestling! Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, & Hindi!
The Geometry of Winter Olympic Sports

In this book, students can measure the angles created as Blue Dude demonstrates a variety of Winter Olympic sports, including alpine skiing, biathlon, bobsleigh, cross country skiing, figure skating, freestyle skiing, ice hockey, luge, Nordic combined, speed skating, skeleton, ski jumping, and snowboard! Available in English, German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Norwegian, Swedish, Russian, Ukrainian, Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish, & Hindi!

Sample lesson plans and free samples are available on the following blogs:

Schottenbauer Publishing offers over 100 books on sport science and math topics! Sport science books are grouped into the following three series:

Topics include:
  • Archery 
  • Athletic Training
  • Automotive sports
  • Aviation Sports
  • Ballet
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Bicycling
  • Boating Sports
  • Canoeing
  • Cricket
  • Dance
  • Exercise Equipment
  • Fencing
  • Field Hockey
  • Figure Skating
  • Football
  • Golf
  • Gymnastics 
  • Ice Hockey
  • Kayaking
  • Lacrosse
  • Olympics
  • Pilates
  • Racquetball
  • Rifle 
  • Rollerblading
  • Rollerskating
  • Rugby
  • Shooting Sports
  • Skateboarding
  • Skating
  • Ski Jumping
  • Sledding
  • Snow Skiing
  • Snowboarding
  • Soccer
  • Softball
  • Track & Field 
  • Volleyball
  • Watersports
  • Windsurfing 
  • Yoga

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Saturday, May 16, 2015

What Age to Start Learning Recorder?

With The Big Print Music Method, almost anyone can learn to play the recorder! With extra-large fingering charts, color-coded keyboards, and oversized staves, The Big Print Music Method provides convenient, easy music education for a wider range of ages and conditions than ever before!

 What is the best age for learning recorder? The answer to this question is linked to the size of the recorder. Recorders are available in many sizes, from small to large. The smallest, the garklein, is tiny enough for a 3-year-old child to hold! The sizing chart below provides a guide to selecting a recorder, for individuals of average build:

 Age 3+     Garklein in C
Age 5+     Sopranino in F
Age 7+     Soprano in C
Age 10+   Alto in F
Age 15+   Tenor in C
Age 15+   Bass in F

 Students should note that tenor and bass instruments are very similar in their requirements for the size of hand, with several caveats. Most bass recorders have keys for the lowest holes in both hands, which ironically makes the fingering span more comfortable than the natural tenor recorder. In contrast, the tenor recorder is available in many models, some of which offer the traditionally large span, and others which feature extra keys and/or a bent neck, resulting in a shorter span between fingers.

 A few additional details are useful when choosing a recorder. First of all, buyers should be aware that the tuning requirements for recorder vary widely, due to different historical standards. Students should check that the recorder is in tune with other recorders being used in the same musical ensemble. The term "tuning" refers to the frequency of pitch for the A, which is modern times is usually set at 440 Hertz for all pianos, plus band and symphony orchestra instruments. Historical recorders may be manufactured for a pitch of 442 or 445 Hertz, resulting in instruments which are chronically out of tune with modern instruments. 

 Second, it is necessary to know whether the recorder has been created with Baroque/English or German fingerings. Although only slightly different, these fingerings may be difficult to unlearn at a later point in time. Solve this proactively by selecting the right equipment for your school or ensemble!

 Third, students should know the proper ranges of the recorder being purchased. The lowest pitch of a recorder is either C or F, although some modern high-end recorders have extensions for one or two lower notes. These conventions around lowest pitch presents a challenge for learning fingerings. The same pattern of fingerings map to different notes, depending on the lowest note of the recorder. Therefore, for the typical student, it is easier to specialize in only recorders in C or recorders in F.

 Fourth, buyers should be aware of the options for quality and price range for recorders. The most common models, soprano recorders in C, are usually made of plastic and cost only $3 to $5 at most music stores. These models are fine for learning recorder. Most importantly, the plastic mouthpiece can safely be washed, which is necessary for good hygiene if the recorder is to be played by more than one student. The next most affordable recorders are the plastic garklein in C, sopranino in F, and alto in F, which may be available for $20 to $30 each. Tenor and bass recorders in plastic are usually much higher in cost. The best value is the Harmony recorder set, consisting of plastic models (sopranino through bass), available from West Music for just under $200. Schools, parents, and students who require the best are advised to purchase wooden recorders, which begin around $100 and may cost as much as thousands of dollars each. 

Once a recorder has been selected, consider The Big Print Music Method. A free sample of the Big Print Exercises for Soprano Recorder (German Fingerings), is available for download from MusicaNeo. Excerpts from several of The Big Print Music Method exercise books and Big Print Ensemble are located below. 

Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method Booster

Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method,
3-Note Exercises

Excerpt from The Big Print Recorder Method,
Interval Exercises

Excerpt from Big Print Ensemble


The Big Print Music Method is available from MusicaNeo for as little as $4 per e-file. Books in the series are also available in print from Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Books-a-Million, CreateSpace, CreateSpace Direct Wholesale, and other internet retailers. 

 Worldwide, books in The Big Print Music Method are available through internet retailers such as Amazon in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Italy, 
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Monday, May 11, 2015

Which Book of Graphs to Select?



















With over 8,000 graphs of sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, entertainment, and general physics from Schottenbauer Publishing, it may seem mind-boggling to make any selection. Fortunately, a free Teacher Resource Guide is available, with a chart listing the types of data present in each lab manual. Across the selection of books, data types include:

 General Mechanics
  • Video Analysis
  • Force & Acceleration
  • Motion & Rotational Motion
Electricity & Magnetism
  • Power, Current, & Voltage
  • Light Intensity & Magnetic Field
Acoustics
  • Sound Pressure (Microphone) & Sound Level
  • Gas Pressure & Wind Speed
Environment
  • Temperature
  • Water Flow Rate
Health & Biophysics
  • Joint Position & Angles (Goniometer)
  • Electrical Activity of the Heart (EKG) & Muscles (EMG)
  • Breathing Rate & Lung Volume
  • Heart Rate & Blood Pressure

Lab manuals include subject-specific series of books, plus a set of convenient themed anthologies with 28 graphs each. Specific ideas for incorporating graphs into education are available in the blog Graphs in Education.


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Friday, April 24, 2015

New Blog, "Graphs in Education," Contains Tips for Teachers & Educators!

Graphs in Education, a new blog by Schottenbauer Publishing, contains tips for teachers, educators, and homeschool parents who seek to integrate graphs into education. Graphs are a flexible tool which can be used for elementary, middle, and high school, as well as college/university classes in math, science, writing/language, physical education, music, and art classes. In the blog Graphs in Education, articles provide sample questions and lesson plans for educators who seek to integrate graphs into classes. Schottenbauer Publishing features over 8,000 graphs, collected into multi-volume series and anthologies in the following categories:

Book Series with Original Graphs

Anthologies of 28 Graphs
  • The World in a Graph
  • Sports [Multiple Volumes Available]
  • Transportation
  • Construction
  • Music
  • Play

A full listing of graph topics from Schottenbauer Publishing, indexed by book series and data type, are available in a Teacher Resource Guide from the publisher. Free blogs with graphs, discussion questions, and videos are also available from the publisher online.


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Saturday, March 22, 2014

New Sport Science Lab Manuals: Track & Field, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Ice Skating!

Four new series of sport science lab manuals are now available from M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D.! Selections focus on the physics and biophysics of track and field, gymnastics, hockey, and ice skating. These series contain data which can be used flexibly to supplement classes from 7th grade physical science through high school classes in physics, sports, physical science (PE), health, and biology, as well as introductory classes at the college and university levels.  Graphs and data contained in these books are also appropriate for home school, and for tutoring and independent study.  

 These lab manuals provide answers to the question: "What occurs during typical introductory sports activities?" 

The books contain data on basic physics concepts such as force, trajectory, velocity, and acceleration.  Plus, special volumes contain data on joint angles and motion, electrical activity of the heart (EKG) and muscles (EMG), breathing rate, lung volume, blood pressure, and pulse. Additional lab manuals by M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. contain graphs and data on topics such as athletic training, exercise equipment, ball sports, snow sports, yoga, Pilates, and ballet, plus topics relevant to popular sporting activities (flying, boating, and wheel-based activities such as bicycling, skateboarding, rollerskating, and rollerblading). Lab manuals on fencing, archery, and shooting sports are also upcoming. 




The science lab manuals by M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. are unique. Rather than waiting for specialized classes at the university to discover sport science, students can now enjoy "insider information" at a low price. The books provide graphs and data with brief captions, allowing room for discussion of central concepts. However, a word of warning is in order: Readers should not expect to excel based solely on these science lab manuals. Learning sports well takes time, as well as coaching which is not provided by the series. Sports enthusiasts will require additional information and coaching to develop the skills necessary to excel at any of these sports. Readers should always take safety precautions whenever participating in sports!




All data in these science lab manuals were collected by the author, on the author.  To prepare for making these science lab manuals, M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. used books and Internet resources. Without traditional learning boundaries, this made possible some interesting options, such as using low-cost HDPE plastic for an ice rink rather than synthetic or real ice.  Not all sporting activities are new to this author; even as a former national award-winning science student and musician, M. Schottenbauer, Ph.D. participated in a wide range of sports activities as a student in elementary and high school (basic gymnastics, track & field, ball sports, weightlifting, & more), as well as waterskiing (slalom and trick skis), equestrian, and archery as a child and youth, and figure skating as a young adult. 



The science lab manuals are originally in English, and are also available in German translation. All books are available in color, and where possible, the books are also available in low-cost black and white edition. Most retail prices range from $8 to $24, depending on the length of the individual book and color options.




Free Samples
Schottenbauer Publishing provides free samples with excerpts from 2 lab manuals.


Previews
Previews can be found at the following locations:


Vendors
Discount Retail:  Amazon
Retail & Wholesale:  CreateSpace
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Sunday, March 16, 2014

New Teacher Resource Guide for Science Lab Manuals!

A new Teacher Resource Guide, available for download from Schottenbauer Publishing, facilitates the process of locating the appropriate science lab manuals for your next lecture or project! In the guide, science lab manuals are classified by topic areas and content. A sample page of the guide is listed below:


The guide contains all currently available science lab manuals, as well as new and upcoming lab manuals expected to be published by April 2014. Each lab manual contains graphs and data on a popular topic, within the general themes of sports, transportation, construction, environment, music, entertainment, and general physics.

 Lab manuals are available discount retail from Amazon & Worldwide Affiliates, and wholesale from CreateSpace.


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