Gary Robert Muschla and Judith A. Muschla

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Following is some information about us and the books we've written over the years.

To contact us or to purchase our books, see the Quick Links after the Selected Works on the right of this page.

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Gary and Judy

About Gary Muschla

Gary received his B.A. in history and M.A.T. from Trenton State College and taught reading, language arts, and mathematics at the middle-school level for several years. He has written numerous resource books for teachers, parents, and students, some of which he coauthored with his wife and daughter. He also writes historical and contemporary romances.

About Judy Muschla

Judy received her B.A. in mathematics from Douglass College at Rutgers University. Certified to teach grades K-12, she taught mathematics at both the middle and high school levels. She also conducted mathematics workshops for teachers and parents, and was a member of the state Standards Review Panel for the Mathematics Core Curriculum Content Standards in New Jersey.

About Erin Muschla-Berry

Erin received her B.S. and M. Ed. from The College of New Jersey and is certified in elementary education, grades K-8, with Mathematics Specialization in grades 5-8. She also is certified to teach social studies, grades K-12. She currently teaches 8th grade math in Monroe Township, New Jersey. Along with teaching, she is a scriptwriter for Nearpod, which is an interactive presentation and assessment tool that enables teachers to provide lessons to their students via the Internet.

Selected Works

Vocabulary

McGraw-Hill Education: Vocabulary, Second Edition, Grades 3-5

The second edition of this book adds new lessons to the original edition, expanding its scope and value with new vocabulary words. Written by Gary.

McGraw-Hill Education: Vocabulary, Third Edition, Grades 6-8

The new edition of this book retains all of the lessons and valued features of the first edition, while extending its scope with new lessons and vocabulary words. Written by Gary.

For Math Teachers

Algebra Teacher's Activities Kit, Second Edition, Grades 6-12

The second edition of this resource contains 150 activities that support algebra in the Common Core Math Standards. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 3-5

This resource contains more than 100 activities that support the Common Core for grades 3-5. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 6-8

This resource contains over 100 activities directly linked to the Math Standards for grades 6-8. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Math Starters! 5- to 10-Minute Activities Aligned with the Common Core Math Standards, Second Edition, Grades 6-12

The second edition of this resource contains 662 problems, many aligned with the Common Core Math Standards. Written by Gary, Judy, and Erin.

Hands-on Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Second Edition, Grades 6-12

The second edition of this resource contains 60 projects designed to help students apply math concepts and skills to solving a wide variety of problems across the curriculum. Written by Gary and Judy.

Fiction

The Sea Fox

Arriving on the buccaneer island of Tortuga as a captive of the bold pirate captain Jon Norsturm, Kath Ellis expects to find the worst of humanity. Instead, she and Jon find love. But just as they embrace their love for each other, the harsh realities of their world threaten to destroy any hope for their future. Written by Gary.

Shore Love

When Melanie Kurtis returns to Beach Isle, she never imagines that Tom Madisen would still be waiting for her. Her first and only love, she hasn’t seen him for eight years. But even as their feelings for each other quickly reawaken, Melanie must confront the reason she left Tom in the past or she’ll lose him again, this time forever. Written by Gary.

The Christmas Wishing Well

When Dan Reynolds arrives in town, Jenna Mason never expects to fall in love with him. But just as their love dawns, she makes a terrible mistake that brings her to the brink of losing Dan forever. Her last chance to save their love is a Christmas wishing well. Written by Gary.

Quick Links

Books to Go Now

Click the link above to purchase Shore Love from the publisher.

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Erin Muschla-Berry's Website

Published Books

Reading, Writing, and Vocabulary (written by Gary)

McGraw-Hill Education: Vocabulary, Second Edition, Grades 3-5 (McGraw-Hill, 2019) The first edition of this book was published under the title Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Vocabulary (McGraw-Hill, 2012).

McGraw-Hill Education: Vocabulary, Third Edition, Grades 6-8 (McGraw-Hill, 2022) The first edition of this book was published under the title Practice Makes Perfect: Mastering Vocabulary (McGraw-Hill, 2012).

Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Vocabulary, for students, ages 8-12 (McGraw-Hill, 2012)

Practice Makes Perfect: Mastering Vocabulary, for students, ages 10-14 (McGraw-Hill, 2012)

Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Grammar, for students, ages 8-12 (McGraw-Hill, 2011)

Practice Makes Perfect: Mastering Grammar, for students, ages 10-14 (McGraw-Hill, 2011)

Practice Makes Perfect: Exploring Writing, for students, ages 8-12 (McGraw-Hill, 2011)

Practice Makes Perfect: Mastering Writing, for students, ages 10-14 (McGraw-Hill, 2011)

Teach Terrific Grammar: 160+ Ready-to-Use Activities and Puzzles to Make Learning Grammar Fun for Your Students, Grades 6-8 (McGraw-Hill, 2007)

Teach Terrific Grammar: 160+ Ready-to-Use Activities and Puzzles to Make Learning Grammar Fun for Your Students, Grades 4-5 (McGraw-Hill, 2007)

Teach Terrific Writing: 170 Ready-to-Use Activity Sheets to Help Students Write, Revise, and Proofread Their Own Work, Grades 6-8 (McGraw-Hill, 2007)

Teach Terrific Writing: 170 Ready-to-Use Classroom Activities to Help Students Write, Revise, and Proofread Their Own Work, Grades 4-5 (McGraw-Hill, 2006)

Writing Workshop Survival Kit, Second Edition, Grades 5-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2006)

The Writing Teacher's Book of Lists, Second Edition (Jossey-Bass, 2004)

Ready-to-Use Reading Proficiency Lessons and Activities: Tenth-Grade Level (Jossey-Bass, 2003)

Ready-to-Use Reading Proficiency Lessons and Activities: Eighth-Grade Level (Jossey-Bass, 2002)

Ready-to-Use Reading Proficiency Lessons and Activities: Fourth-Grade Level (Jossey-Bass, 2002)

The Reading Workshop Survival Kit (Jossey-Bass, 1997)

The English Teacher's Great Books Activities Kit (Jossey-Bass, 1994)

Mathematics (coauthored by Gary, Judy, and Erin)

Algebra Teacher's Activities Kit, Second Edition, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2016)

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 9-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2015)

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades K-2 (Jossey-Bass, 2014)

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 3-5 (Jossey-Bass, 2014)

Math Starters! 5- to 10-Minute Activities Aligned with the Common Core Math Standards, Second Edition, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2013)

Teaching the Common Core Math Standards with Hands-On Activities, Grades 6-8 (Jossey-Bass, 2012)

The Algebra Teacher's Guide to Reteaching Essential Concepts and Skills, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2011)

The Math Teacher's Survival Guide: Practical Strategies, Management Techniques, and Reproducibles for New and Experienced Teachers, Grades 5-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2010)

Mathematics (coauthored by Gary and Judy)

Practice Makes Perfect: Multiplication and Division, for students, ages 9-14 (McGraw-Hill, 2012)

Hands-on Math Projects with Real-Life Applications, Grades 3-5 (Jossey-Bass, 2009)

The Math Teacher's Problem-a-Day: Over 180 Reproducible Pages of Quick Skill Builders, Grades 4-8 (Jossey-Bass, 2008)

Hands-on Math Projects with Real-life Applications, Second Edition, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2006)

The Math Teacher's Book of Lists, Second Edition (Jossey-Bass, 2005)

Practice, Practice, Practice! Algebra Readiness, Grades 4-8 (Scholastic, 2005)

Practice, Practice, Practice! Word Problems, Grades 4-8 (Scholastic, 2005)

Practice, Practice, Practice! Fractions and Decimals, Grades 4-8 (Scholastic, 2005)

Math Games: 180 Reproducible Activities to Motivate, Excite, and Challenge Students, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2004)

The Algebra Teacher's Activities Kit: 150 Ready-to-Use Activities with Real-World Applications, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2003)

Math Smart: Ready-to-Use Activities to Motivate and Challenge Students, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 2002)

The Geometry Teacher's Activities Kit (Jossey-Bass, 2000)

Math Starters! 5-to-10 Minute Activities to Make Kids Think, Grades 6-12 (Jossey-Bass, 1998)

Elementary Grades Reference (coauthored by Gary, Judy, and Erin)

The Elementary Teacher's Book of Lists, Grades K-5 (Jossey-Bass, 2010)

Writing/Reference (coauthored by Joanne Kimes with Gary)

Grammar Sucks: What to Do to Make Your Writing Much More Better (Adams Media, 2007) A light-hearted guide to grammar.

Fiction (written by Gary)

The Sea Fox (Soul Mate Publishing, 2019) A rousing pirate tale of romance and adventure in its second edition.

Shore Love (Books to Go Now, 2018) A contemporary romance that takes place in a beach town on a small barrier island.

The Christmas Wishing Well (Blue Swan Publishing, 2017) A contemporary Christmas love story set in a small town.

The Sword and the Cross (Royal Fireworks Press, 2009) A novel of romance and adventure at the time of the Muslim occupation of Spain.

Crusaders (Royal Fireworks Press, 2003) A novel of romance and adventure set during the First Crusade.

Purchasing our Books
Our books may be purchased through on-line retailers such as www.amazon.com (see link at left) and www.barnesandnoble.com, as well as through many traditional bookstores. You may also order many of our books directly through the publisher.