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More Than 1,400 Smart, Effective, and Practical Resources for Educating Your Family at Home

by LauraMaery Gold, Joan M. Zielinski ...

For Families Who Want to Splurge on Education but Scrimp on SpendingAre you considering homeschooling your child, but don't know where to go for the best educational resources? The Internet is an open door to the biggest library/laboratory the world has ever seen—and it's all at your fingertips for free! This never-ending source of information, adventure, and educational experiences for the entire ... Read more

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For Families Who Want to Splurge on Education but Scrimp on SpendingAre you considering homeschooling your child, but don't know where to go for the best educational resources? The Internet is an open door to the biggest library/laboratory the world has ever seen—and it's all at your fingertips for free! This never-ending source of information, adventure, and educational experiences for the entire
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On Teaching Science

Principles and Strategies That Every Educator Should Know

by Jeffrey Bennett ...

Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K–12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroomOn Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology, ... Read more

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Focusing on solutions specific to science and math education both for K–12 and college, this book explores how students learn in general and helps teachers develop successful techniques for the classroomOn Teaching Science is a short, practical guide to key principles and strategies that will help students learn in any subject at any level but with special focus on the STEM (science, technology,
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Slide Guitar Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Guitar (Free Audio Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Brett Duncan ...

Series series Progressive
Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy slide guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how examples are played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"I wanted to learn to play slide guitar and learn from a source that really teaches it well. I looked over quite a few books and then found this one. No other ... Read more

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Teach yourself how to play guitar with our easy slide guitar lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free audio demonstrating all examples. Hear how examples are played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band.***"I wanted to learn to play slide guitar and learn from a source that really teaches it well. I looked over quite a few books and then found this one. No other
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Classroom-Ready Number Talks for Sixth, Seventh, and Eighth Grade Teachers

by Nancy Hughes ...

Make math class fun with this big book of number talk strategies designed to teach middle school students the mental math, problem-solving skills they need to meet common core standards and become successful mathematical thinkers.Bringing the exciting teaching method of number talks into your classroom has never been easier. Simply choose from the hundreds of great ideas in this book and get going ... Read more

$21.68 NZD

Make math class fun with this big book of number talk strategies designed to teach middle school students the mental math, problem-solving skills they need to meet common core standards and become successful mathematical thinkers.Bringing the exciting teaching method of number talks into your classroom has never been easier. Simply choose from the hundreds of great ideas in this book and get going
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The Reading Mind

A Cognitive Approach to Understanding How the Mind Reads

by Daniel T. Willingham ...

A Map to the Magic of ReadingStop for a moment and wonder: what's happening in your brain right now—as you read this paragraph? How much do you know about the innumerable and amazing connections that your mind is making as you, in a flash, make sense of this request? Why does it matter?The Reading Mind is a brilliant, beautifully crafted, and accessible exploration of arguably life's most ... Read more

$35.99 NZD

A Map to the Magic of ReadingStop for a moment and wonder: what's happening in your brain right now—as you read this paragraph? How much do you know about the innumerable and amazing connections that your mind is making as you, in a flash, make sense of this request? Why does it matter?The Reading Mind is a brilliant, beautifully crafted, and accessible exploration of arguably life's most
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Geography for Kids - Patterns, Location and Interrelationships | The World in Spatial Terms | 3rd Grade Social Studies

by Baby Professor ...

Don’t just rely on digital maps. You also need to learn how to read patterns, locations and interrelationships the traditional way. Think of it as a thinking exercise that fuels your understanding of the world in spatial terms. Studying geography will introduce different cultures in regions worldwide. Secure a copy and read it ASAP! ... Read more

$5.58 NZD

Don’t just rely on digital maps. You also need to learn how to read patterns, locations and interrelationships the traditional way. Think of it as a thinking exercise that fuels your understanding of the world in spatial terms. Studying geography will introduce different cultures in regions worldwide. Secure a copy and read it ASAP!
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Reading Lessons

An English Teacher’s Love Letter to the Books that Shape Us

by Carol Atherton ...

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025An English teacher's love letter to reading and the many ways literature can make us, and our lives, better.How can a Victorian poem help teenagers understand YouTube misogyny? Can Jane Eyre encourage us to speak out? What can Lady Macbeth teach us about empathy? Should our expectations for our future be any greater than Pip’s? And why is it so important ... Read more

$20.99 NZD

SHORTLISTED FOR THE INDIE BOOK AWARDS 2025An English teacher's love letter to reading and the many ways literature can make us, and our lives, better.How can a Victorian poem help teenagers understand YouTube misogyny? Can Jane Eyre encourage us to speak out? What can Lady Macbeth teach us about empathy? Should our expectations for our future be any greater than Pip’s? And why is it so important
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Music Play 2 Part A

by Karen Salvador, Alison M. Reynolds, Wendy H. Valerio, Cynthia C. Taggart ...

Unlock musical potential in young children! This guide empowers parents, teachers, and caregivers to create joyful and inclusive music experiences. Discover:Practical engagement plans for early childhood musicExpert guidance on music learning theory and preparatory audiationCreative activities integrating music and movementStrategies for inclusive practices and diverse learnersTransform your ... Read more

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Unlock musical potential in young children! This guide empowers parents, teachers, and caregivers to create joyful and inclusive music experiences. Discover:Practical engagement plans for early childhood musicExpert guidance on music learning theory and preparatory audiationCreative activities integrating music and movementStrategies for inclusive practices and diverse learnersTransform your
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30 Days of Sex Talks for Ages 3-7

Empowering Your Child with Knowledge of Sexual Intimacy

by Educate Empower Kids ...

Young children are naturally curious about their bodies and the world around them. The 30 Days of Sex Talks program provides you with the opportunity and materials you need to have vital conversations with your child at this age, focusing on intimacy. As a bonus, each book contains a code that allows you to download cards for each topic, making these discussions more interactive. The cards can be ... Read more

$9.10 NZD

Young children are naturally curious about their bodies and the world around them. The 30 Days of Sex Talks program provides you with the opportunity and materials you need to have vital conversations with your child at this age, focusing on intimacy. As a bonus, each book contains a code that allows you to download cards for each topic, making these discussions more interactive. The cards can be
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The Homeschooling Handbook

From Preschool to High School, A Parent's Guide to: Making the Decision; Discovering your child's learning style; Getting Started; Creating an Effective

by Mary Griffith ...

Series series Prima Home Learning Library
Don't Even Think About Teaching Your Child at Home—Until You Read This BookDiscover why millions of parents are homeschooling their children. In this revised edition of her groundbreaking book, Mary Griffith tells you everything you need to know about the fastest-growing educational movement in the country, including:·When, why, and how to homeschool·Detailed learning ideas for the primary, middle ... Read more

$24.52 NZD

Don't Even Think About Teaching Your Child at Home—Until You Read This BookDiscover why millions of parents are homeschooling their children. In this revised edition of her groundbreaking book, Mary Griffith tells you everything you need to know about the fastest-growing educational movement in the country, including:·When, why, and how to homeschool·Detailed learning ideas for the primary, middle
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Algebra - The Very Basics

by Metin Bektas ...

If you're looking for a gentle introduction to basic mathematics, look no further. This book picks you up at the very beginning and guides you through the foundations of algebra using lots of examples and no-nonsense explanations. Each chapter contains well-chosen exercises as well as all the solutions. No prior knowledge is required.Topics include: Exponents, Brackets, Linear Equations and ... Read more

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If you're looking for a gentle introduction to basic mathematics, look no further. This book picks you up at the very beginning and guides you through the foundations of algebra using lots of examples and no-nonsense explanations. Each chapter contains well-chosen exercises as well as all the solutions. No prior knowledge is required.Topics include: Exponents, Brackets, Linear Equations and
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She Comes First

The Thinking Man's Guide to Pleasuring a Woman

by Ian Kerner ...

Series Book 3 - Kerner
"She Comes First is quite simply the best guide to oral sex out there." —AskMen.comThe essential guidebook to oral sex, She Comes First offers a radical new philosophy for pleasuring womenAs women everywhere will attest, men are "ill-cliterate." But in the pages of this must-read sex guide, the mystery of female satisfaction is solved, and the tongue is proven mightier than the sword. According to ... Read more

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"She Comes First is quite simply the best guide to oral sex out there." —AskMen.comThe essential guidebook to oral sex, She Comes First offers a radical new philosophy for pleasuring womenAs women everywhere will attest, men are "ill-cliterate." But in the pages of this must-read sex guide, the mystery of female satisfaction is solved, and the tongue is proven mightier than the sword. According to
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How to Approach Learning

What teachers and students should know about succeeding in school

by Fiona McPherson ...

Series Book 0 - Study Skills
Academic success is rooted in a number of factors, of which 'intelligence' is only one. Attitude and beliefs, and knowledgeable strategy use, are critical. This is the core message of this collection of articles and research reports on study skills from the author's websites, arranged and edited for greater cohesiveness. Its aim is to describe and provide evidence for concepts and strategies that ... Read more

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Academic success is rooted in a number of factors, of which 'intelligence' is only one. Attitude and beliefs, and knowledgeable strategy use, are critical. This is the core message of this collection of articles and research reports on study skills from the author's websites, arranged and edited for greater cohesiveness. Its aim is to describe and provide evidence for concepts and strategies that
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The Dog Listener

Learning the Language of your Best Friend

by Jan Fennell ...

You’ve heard of the Horse Whisperer – now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs.Jan Fennell’s remarkable gifts have earned her the nickname “the dog listener”. Her unique understanding of the canine world and its instinctive language has enabled her to bring even the most desperate and delinquent of dogs to heel.This easy-to-follow guide to understanding Jan’s simple techniques ... Read more

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You’ve heard of the Horse Whisperer – now meet the woman who uses similar methods to train dogs.Jan Fennell’s remarkable gifts have earned her the nickname “the dog listener”. Her unique understanding of the canine world and its instinctive language has enabled her to bring even the most desperate and delinquent of dogs to heel.This easy-to-follow guide to understanding Jan’s simple techniques
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Make It Stick

The Science of Successful Learning

by Peter C. Brown, Henry L. Roediger III, Mark A. McDaniel ...

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer ... Read more

$47.19 NZD

To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer
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On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition

An Informal Guide to Writing Nonfiction

by William Zinsser ...

"On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." —New York TimesA beloved classic and the definitive volume on the art of writing nonfictionOn Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the w ... Read more

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"On Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB is a bible for a generation of writers looking for clues to clean, compelling prose." —New York TimesA beloved classic and the definitive volume on the art of writing nonfictionOn Writing Well, 30th Anniversary Edition EPB, which grew out of a course that William Zinsser taught at Yale, has been praised for its sound advice, its clarity, and for the w
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Learn German With Stories: Café In Berlin – 10 Short Stories For Beginners

Dino lernt Deutsch, #1

by André Klein ...

Series Book 1 - Dino lernt Deutsch
Newly arrived in Berlin, a young man from Sicily is thrown headlong into an unfamilar urban lifestyle of unkempt bachelor pads, evanescent romances and cosmopolitan encounters of the strangest kind. How does he manage the new language? Will he find work?Experience daily life in the German capital through the eyes of a newcomer, learn about the country and its people, and improve your German ... Read more

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Newly arrived in Berlin, a young man from Sicily is thrown headlong into an unfamilar urban lifestyle of unkempt bachelor pads, evanescent romances and cosmopolitan encounters of the strangest kind. How does he manage the new language? Will he find work?Experience daily life in the German capital through the eyes of a newcomer, learn about the country and its people, and improve your German
... Read more
Niho Taniwha

Improving Teaching and Learning for Ākonga Māori

by Melanie Riwai-Couch ...

Niho Taniwha equips educators with culturally responsive practices to better serve and empower Māori students and their whānau. The book is centred around the Niho Taniwha model in which both the learner and the teacher move through three phases in the teaching and learning process: Whai, Ako and Mau. Educational success for Māori students is about more than academic achievement – it includes all ... Read more

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Niho Taniwha equips educators with culturally responsive practices to better serve and empower Māori students and their whānau. The book is centred around the Niho Taniwha model in which both the learner and the teacher move through three phases in the teaching and learning process: Whai, Ako and Mau. Educational success for Māori students is about more than academic achievement – it includes all
... Read more
Niho Taniwha

Improving Teaching and Learning for Ākonga Māori

by Melanie Riwai-Couch ...

Niho Taniwha equips educators with culturally responsive practices to better serve and empower Māori students and their whānau.The book is centred around the Niho Taniwha model in which both the learner and the teacher move through three phases in the teaching and learning process: Whai, Ako and Mau.Educational success for Māori students is about more than academic achievement – it includes all ... Read more

$22.97 NZD

Niho Taniwha equips educators with culturally responsive practices to better serve and empower Māori students and their whānau.The book is centred around the Niho Taniwha model in which both the learner and the teacher move through three phases in the teaching and learning process: Whai, Ako and Mau.Educational success for Māori students is about more than academic achievement – it includes all
... Read more
Montessori from the Start

The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three

by Paula Polk Lillard, Lynn Lillard Jessen ...

Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophies for nurturing babies and toddlers, this practical and useful guide is brimming with instructions, anecdotes, and encouragement for raising calm, competent, and confident children—from designing the baby’s bedroom to encouraging life skills such as dressing themselves and working both independently and collaboratively.What can parents do to help their ... Read more

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Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophies for nurturing babies and toddlers, this practical and useful guide is brimming with instructions, anecdotes, and encouragement for raising calm, competent, and confident children—from designing the baby’s bedroom to encouraging life skills such as dressing themselves and working both independently and collaboratively.What can parents do to help their
... Read more
The Elements of Style: Classic Edition (2018)

With Editor's Notes, New Chapters & Study Guide

by William Strunk Jr., Richard De A'Morelli ...

This Classic Edition commemorates the 100-year anniversary of William Strunk's grammar primer, The Elements of Style. Generations of writers have learned the basics of grammar from Strunk’s little book. It was rated “one of the 100 most influential books written in English” by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as a grammar primer that all aspiring writers should read ... Read more

$5.39 NZD or Free with Kobo Plus

This Classic Edition commemorates the 100-year anniversary of William Strunk's grammar primer, The Elements of Style. Generations of writers have learned the basics of grammar from Strunk’s little book. It was rated “one of the 100 most influential books written in English” by Time in 2011, and iconic author Stephen King recommended it as a grammar primer that all aspiring writers should read
... Read more
Student-Centered Leadership

by Viviane Robinson ...

Series Book 15 - Jossey-Bass Leadership Library in Education
Student-Centered Leadership offers a timely and thoughtful resource for school leaders who want to turn their ideals into action. Written by educational leadership expert Viviane Robinson, the book shows leaders how they can make a bigger difference to the quality of teaching and learning in their school and ultimately improve their students' performance.This book is based not on fad or fashion ... Read more

$53.99 NZD

Student-Centered Leadership offers a timely and thoughtful resource for school leaders who want to turn their ideals into action. Written by educational leadership expert Viviane Robinson, the book shows leaders how they can make a bigger difference to the quality of teaching and learning in their school and ultimately improve their students' performance.This book is based not on fad or fashion
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Teacher Man

by Frank McCourt ...

A third memoir from the author of the huge international bestsellers ‘Angela’s Ashes’ and ‘‘Tis’. In ‘Teacher Man’, Frank McCourt details his illustrious, amusing, and sometimes rather bumpy years as an English teacher in the public high schools of New York City.Frank McCourt arrived in New York as a young, impoverished and idealistic Irish boy – but who crucially had an American passport, having ... Read more

$15.99 NZD

A third memoir from the author of the huge international bestsellers ‘Angela’s Ashes’ and ‘‘Tis’. In ‘Teacher Man’, Frank McCourt details his illustrious, amusing, and sometimes rather bumpy years as an English teacher in the public high schools of New York City.Frank McCourt arrived in New York as a young, impoverished and idealistic Irish boy – but who crucially had an American passport, having
... Read more
Writing to Learn

How to Write - and Think - Clearly About Any Subject at All

by William Zinsser ...

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning. ... Read more

$10.99 NZD

This is an essential book for everyone who wants to write clearly about any subject and use writing as a means of learning.
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