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Story of the World, Vol. 1

History for the Classical Child: Ancient Times

by Susan Wise Bauer ...

Series series Story of the World
This first book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the ... Read more

$11.78 USD

This first book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!What terrible secret was buried in Shi Huangdi's tomb? Did nomads like lizard stew? What happened to Anansi the Spider in the Village of the
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Troublemakers

Lessons in Freedom from Young Children at School

by Carla Shalaby ...

“Riveting, luminous, and terrifying, this little book gives us the tools, the vision, and the confidence to free our children to change the world.” —Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Freedom DreamsIn this dazzling debut that Monique Couvson says “challenges us to rethink oppressive and punitive responses to problematic student behavior,” former elementary school teacher Carla Shalaby explores the ... Read more

$16.91 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

“Riveting, luminous, and terrifying, this little book gives us the tools, the vision, and the confidence to free our children to change the world.” —Robin D.G. Kelley, author of Freedom DreamsIn this dazzling debut that Monique Couvson says “challenges us to rethink oppressive and punitive responses to problematic student behavior,” former elementary school teacher Carla Shalaby explores the
... Read more
I Learn from Children

An Adventure in Progressive Education

by Caroline Pratt ...

The memoir of an innovative American educator and the remarkable school she built—“a lucid presentation of what progressive education can accomplish” (The New York Times).Over a century ago, American educator Caroline Pratt created an innovative school that fosters creativity and independent thought by asking the provocative question: “Was it unreasonable to try to fit the school to the child, ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The memoir of an innovative American educator and the remarkable school she built—“a lucid presentation of what progressive education can accomplish” (The New York Times).Over a century ago, American educator Caroline Pratt created an innovative school that fosters creativity and independent thought by asking the provocative question: “Was it unreasonable to try to fit the school to the child,
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How Teaching Happens

Seminal Works in Teaching and Teacher Effectiveness and What They Mean in Practice

by Carl Hendrick, Jim Heal, Paul Kirschner ...

Building on their bestselling book How Learning Happens, Paul A. Kirschner and Carl Hendrick are joined by Jim Heal to explore how teaching happens. The book seeks to closely examine what makes for effective teaching in the classroom and how research on expert teaching can be used in practice.Introducing 30 seminal works from the field of education psychology research, the learning sciences, and ... Read more

$30.59 USD

Building on their bestselling book How Learning Happens, Paul A. Kirschner and Carl Hendrick are joined by Jim Heal to explore how teaching happens. The book seeks to closely examine what makes for effective teaching in the classroom and how research on expert teaching can be used in practice.Introducing 30 seminal works from the field of education psychology research, the learning sciences, and
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Electronic Keyboard Lessons for Beginners

Teach Yourself How to Play Keyboard (Free Video Available)

by LearnToPlayMusic.com, Gary Turner ...

Series series Progressive Beginner
Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy electronic keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"What an amazing book! I recently bought it for my son and he ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Teach yourself how to play keyboard with our easy electronic keyboard lessons for beginners.***Comes with online access to free keyboard videos and audio for all examples. See and hear how each one is played by a teacher, then play along with the backing band. Also includes music score and keyboard animation for easy music learning.***"What an amazing book! I recently bought it for my son and he
... Read more
Colonial America History for Kids : What Was It Like to Travel in the Mayflower? | Children's History Books

by Baby Professor ...

The Mayflower was the great ship that brought the Pilgrims to a new land. It was big but there were a lot of people on board so there was hardly enough room for everyone. You don't encounter the same problem when you're traveling on ships these days. But for some time, can you image what it must have been like to travel in the Mayflower? ... Read more

$3.59 USD

The Mayflower was the great ship that brought the Pilgrims to a new land. It was big but there were a lot of people on board so there was hardly enough room for everyone. You don't encounter the same problem when you're traveling on ships these days. But for some time, can you image what it must have been like to travel in the Mayflower?
... Read more
Thinking Outside the Voice Box

Adolescent Voice Change in Music Education

by Bridget Sweet ...

The changing adolescent voice counts among the most awkward of topics voice teachers and choir directors face. Adolescent voice students already find themselves at a volatile developmental time in their lives, and the stresses and possible embarrassments of unpredictable vocal capabilities make participation in voice-based music an especially fraught event. In this practical teaching guide, author ... Read more

$25.10 USD

The changing adolescent voice counts among the most awkward of topics voice teachers and choir directors face. Adolescent voice students already find themselves at a volatile developmental time in their lives, and the stresses and possible embarrassments of unpredictable vocal capabilities make participation in voice-based music an especially fraught event. In this practical teaching guide, author
... Read more
International Primary English Workbook: Stage 6

by Daphne Paizee ...

Series series Collins International Primary English
Collins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market.Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and ... Read more

$3.99 USD

Collins International Primary English offers full coverage of the Cambridge Primary English curriculum framework (0058) from 2020 within a six-level, multi-component course, which has been carefully developed to meet the needs of teachers and students in the international market.Collins International Primary English is a self-contained, cohesive course which develops reading, writing, speaking and
... Read more
The Absorbent Mind

by Maria Montessori ...

Series series Unabridged Start Publishing LLC
The Absorbent Mind was Maria Montessori's most in-depth work on her educational theory, based on decades of scientific observation of children. Her view on children and their absorbent minds was a landmark departure from the educational model at the time. This book helped start a revolution in education. Since this book first appeared there have been both cognitive and neurological studies that ... Read more

$1.99 USD

The Absorbent Mind was Maria Montessori's most in-depth work on her educational theory, based on decades of scientific observation of children. Her view on children and their absorbent minds was a landmark departure from the educational model at the time. This book helped start a revolution in education. Since this book first appeared there have been both cognitive and neurological studies that
... Read more
The Read-Aloud Handbook

Seventh Edition

by Jim Trelease ...

A New York Times and million copy bestseller, the classic handbook on reading aloud to children—revised and updatedRecommended by “Dear Abby”, The New York Times and The Washington Post, for three decades, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language ... Read more

$4.99 USD

A New York Times and million copy bestseller, the classic handbook on reading aloud to children—revised and updatedRecommended by “Dear Abby”, The New York Times and The Washington Post, for three decades, millions of parents and educators have turned to Jim Trelease's beloved classic to help countless children become avid readers through awakening their imaginations and improving their language
... Read more
The Water Is Wide

by Pat Conroy ...

“A powerfully moving book . . . You will laugh, you will weep, you will be proud and you will rail.” —Charleston News and CourierYamacraw Island was haunting, nearly deserted, and beautiful. Separated from the mainland of South Carolina by a wide tidal river, it was accessible only by boat. But for the handful of families that lived on Yamacraw, America was a world away. For years these families ... Read more

Was $19.99 USD Now $2.99 USD

“A powerfully moving book . . . You will laugh, you will weep, you will be proud and you will rail.” —Charleston News and CourierYamacraw Island was haunting, nearly deserted, and beautiful. Separated from the mainland of South Carolina by a wide tidal river, it was accessible only by boat. But for the handful of families that lived on Yamacraw, America was a world away. For years these families
... Read more
States and Capitals: A Discovery Kids Book

by A Discovery Book ...

Perfect for learning the United States and capitals, this book contains a full-color, flashcard-style page for each state. Each page shows the state's two-letter abbreviation, the state's name, a picture of the state, and the state's capital. The book begins with a page showing all 50 states with their two-letter abbreviation as a hint to help your child name them. ... Read more

$0.89 USD

Perfect for learning the United States and capitals, this book contains a full-color, flashcard-style page for each state. Each page shows the state's two-letter abbreviation, the state's name, a picture of the state, and the state's capital. The book begins with a page showing all 50 states with their two-letter abbreviation as a hint to help your child name them.
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Howard B. Wigglebottom Learns to Listen

by Howard Binkow ...

Series Book 1 - Howard B. Wigglebottom
Children, parents and teachers love Howard B. Wigglebottom. In this story, Howard gets into a lot of trouble for not listening. When he becomes a better listener, his life improves dramatically. Tips and lessons and a poster are included. The first book in the award winning series. Teacher and counselor endorsed.For reviews and free, fun resources that support the book, visit www.wedolisten.org ... Read more

$3.59 USD

Children, parents and teachers love Howard B. Wigglebottom. In this story, Howard gets into a lot of trouble for not listening. When he becomes a better listener, his life improves dramatically. Tips and lessons and a poster are included. The first book in the award winning series. Teacher and counselor endorsed.For reviews and free, fun resources that support the book, visit www.wedolisten.org
... Read more
Reading in the Wild

The Book Whisperer's Keys to Cultivating Lifelong Reading Habits

by Donalyn Miller ...

In Reading in the Wild, reading expert Donalyn Miller continues the conversation that began in her bestselling book, The Book Whisperer. While The Book Whisperer revealed the secrets of getting students to love reading, Reading in the Wild, written with reading teacher Susan Kelley, describes how to truly instill lifelong "wild" reading habits in our students.Based, in part, on survey responses ... Read more

$14.00 USD

In Reading in the Wild, reading expert Donalyn Miller continues the conversation that began in her bestselling book, The Book Whisperer. While The Book Whisperer revealed the secrets of getting students to love reading, Reading in the Wild, written with reading teacher Susan Kelley, describes how to truly instill lifelong "wild" reading habits in our students.Based, in part, on survey responses
... Read more
Born to Rise

A Story of Children and Teachers Reaching Their Highest Potential

by Deborah Kenny ...

“Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise.” — New York TimesBorn to Rise is the inspiring account of Deborah Kenny’s pursuit of social justice for our nation’s most vulnerable children. Part memoir, part manifesto, it is a hopeful and practical exposition of what it takes to transform schools and create organizations where the staff ... Read more

$9.99 USD

“Parents and principals trying to understand what makes successful schools work ought to read Born to Rise.” — New York TimesBorn to Rise is the inspiring account of Deborah Kenny’s pursuit of social justice for our nation’s most vulnerable children. Part memoir, part manifesto, it is a hopeful and practical exposition of what it takes to transform schools and create organizations where the staff
... Read more
Montessori Today

A Comprehensive Approach to Education from Birth to Adulthood

by Paula Polk Lillard ...

Paula Lillard, director of a Montessori school ranging in age from 18 months to fifteen years, provides a clear and cogent introduction to the Montessori program for the elementary and later years. In detailed accounts, Lillard shows how children acquire the skills to answer their own questions, learn to manage freedom with responsibility, and maintain a high level of intellectual stimulation by ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $9.99 USD

Paula Lillard, director of a Montessori school ranging in age from 18 months to fifteen years, provides a clear and cogent introduction to the Montessori program for the elementary and later years. In detailed accounts, Lillard shows how children acquire the skills to answer their own questions, learn to manage freedom with responsibility, and maintain a high level of intellectual stimulation by
... Read more
Story of the World, Vol. 2

History for the Classical Child: The Middle Ages

by Susan Wise Bauer ...

Series series Story of the World
This second book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world ... Read more

$11.78 USD

This second book in the four-volume narrative history series for elementary students will transform your study of history. The Story of the World has won awards from numerous homeschooling magazines and readers' polls—over 150,000 copies of the series in print!Now more than ever, other cultures are affecting our everyday lives—and our children need to learn about the other countries of the world
... Read more
PRESCHOOL - Sight Word Flash Cards

A Vocabulary List for PreSchoolers

by Adele Jones ...

Series series Teach Your Child to Read
These sight word flash cards include 40 Pre-School (or Pre-Primer) level sight words that all school aged children should know!Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words or even Star words.These flash cards make it fun and easy to practice reading with your child anywhere you go. They have been designed especially for the kindle and ... Read more

$0.89 USD

These sight word flash cards include 40 Pre-School (or Pre-Primer) level sight words that all school aged children should know!Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words or even Star words.These flash cards make it fun and easy to practice reading with your child anywhere you go. They have been designed especially for the kindle and
... Read more
Middle School Matters

The 10 Key Skills Kids Need to Thrive in Middle School and Beyond--and How Parents Can Help

by Phyllis L. Fagell ...

A counselor and popular Washington Post contributor offers a new take on grades 6-8 as a distinct developmental phase--and the perfect time to set up kids to thrive.Middle school is its own important, distinct territory, and yet it's either written off as an uncomfortable rite of passage or lumped in with other developmental phases. Based on her many years working in schools, professional ... Read more

Was $12.99 USD Now $1.99 USD

A counselor and popular Washington Post contributor offers a new take on grades 6-8 as a distinct developmental phase--and the perfect time to set up kids to thrive.Middle school is its own important, distinct territory, and yet it's either written off as an uncomfortable rite of passage or lumped in with other developmental phases. Based on her many years working in schools, professional
... Read more
Professors' Guide(TM) to Getting Good Grades in College

by Jeremy S. Hyman, Lynn F. Jacobs ...

$7.99 USD
Montessori: A Modern Approach

by Paula Polk Lillard ...

Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone -- educator, childcare professional, and especially parent -- seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples. Is a Montessori education right for my child ... Read more

$8.99 USD

Montessori: A Modern Approach has been called the single best book for anyone -- educator, childcare professional, and especially parent -- seeking answers to the questions: What is the Montessori method? Are its revolutionary ideas about early childhood education relevant to today's world? And most important, especially for today's dual-career couples. Is a Montessori education right for my child
... Read more
SECOND GRADE - Sight Word Flash Cards

A Vocabulary List for 2nd Graders

by Adele Jones ...

Series series Teach Your Child to Read
These sight word flash cards include 46 Second Grade sight words that all school aged children should know! Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words or even Star words. These flash cards make it fun and easy to practice reading with your child anywhere you go. They have been designed especially for the kindle and can be ... Read more

$0.89 USD

These sight word flash cards include 46 Second Grade sight words that all school aged children should know! Sight words can be known by many names including high-frequency words, Dolch words, Fry words, instant words or even Star words. These flash cards make it fun and easy to practice reading with your child anywhere you go. They have been designed especially for the kindle and can be
... Read more
Among Schoolchildren

by Tracy Kidder ...

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author's classic, "brilliantly illuminated" account of education in America ( The New York Times Book Review).Mrs. Zajac is feisty, funny, and tough. She likes to call herself an "old-lady teacher." (She is thirty-four.) Around Kelly School, she is infamous for her discipline: "She is mean, bro," says one of her students. But children love her, and so will the reader of ... Read more

$11.69 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The Pulitzer Prize–winning author's classic, "brilliantly illuminated" account of education in America ( The New York Times Book Review).Mrs. Zajac is feisty, funny, and tough. She likes to call herself an "old-lady teacher." (She is thirty-four.) Around Kelly School, she is infamous for her discipline: "She is mean, bro," says one of her students. But children love her, and so will the reader of
... Read more
Social Studies for a Better World: An Anti-Oppressive Approach for Elementary Educators (Equity and Social Justice in Education)

by Noreen Naseem Rodriguez, Katy Swalwell ...

Series Book 0 - Equity and Social Justice in Education
Plan and deliver a curriculum to help your students connect with the humanity of others!In the wake of 2020, we need today’s young learners to be prepared to develop solutions to a host of entrenched and complex issues, including systemic racism, massive environmental problems, deep political divisions, and future pandemics that will severely test the effectiveness and equity of our health ... Read more

$19.43 USD

Plan and deliver a curriculum to help your students connect with the humanity of others!In the wake of 2020, we need today’s young learners to be prepared to develop solutions to a host of entrenched and complex issues, including systemic racism, massive environmental problems, deep political divisions, and future pandemics that will severely test the effectiveness and equity of our health
... Read more

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