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This book provides higher education teachers, leaders and policymakers with insights from research on assessing students’ learning outcomes. The book is founded in research, shaped by policy, and designed to be of enduring relevance to practice. Framed by a cycle of continuous quality improvement,...

“We can’t do that in our school district.” “I don’t have time to add that to my curriculum.” “We’re fighting against impossible odds with these students.” Effective school leadership does not have to be a losing battle. In The Learning Leader: How to Focus School Improvement for...

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Germs, Genes, & Civilization: How Epidemics Shaped Who We Are Today (9780137019960) by David P. Clark. Available in print and digital formats.¿ Why do some survive disease while others die--and how does humanity develop...

My mother retired from elementary school in 1988. Our family grew up listening to funny stories over dinner. Years later, I found handfuls of scratch paper in her makeup drawer and discovered she had written down stories that had happened with her students. I secretly took the notes and wrote a book....

Nature has monumental power on children’s growth and development. Recent studies show that as children spend less time in nature, they miss out on the profound benefits that outdoor play and learning experiences provide. Nature Sparks is filled with inspiration and instruction to help educators...

Earth is the only home in the galaxy, so it is important that your child learns to care for it. This educational book will open your child's eyes to the beauty of the planet. At the end of this book, your child will be blurting out commonly referred to terms associated with Earth Science. Secure a copy today!

This is the eBook version of the printed book. This Element is an excerpt from Antibiotic Resistance: Understanding and Responding to an Emerging Crisis (9780131387737) by Karl Drlica and David S. Perlin. Available in print and digital formats.   The truth behind the headlines: What antibiotic resistance...

Have you ever wondered whether the forensic science you’ve seen on TV is anything like the real thing? There’s no better way to find out than to roll up your sleeves and do it yourself. This full-color book offers advice for setting up an inexpensive home lab, and includes more than 50 hands-on...

What will kids get from doing science experiments? Their imagination and creativity will finally meet reality. Results are measured based on the steps included. There’s an order to them and that’s something children need to learn. Of course, there are tons of other benefits to doing experiments. Can you name some?

Exam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Chemistry First Teaching: September 2014 First Exam: Summer 2015 Ideal practice material for an element of Higher Chemistry that contributes to over 20% of the final exam grade. Calculations are one of the most challenging areas for Higher Chemistry...

Learn about the weather in this cool science book of experiments. Experiments are hands-on learning tools that provide first-hand accounts of knowledge. This book focuses on weather experiments. Learn about the weather and have fun too. Try the experiments listed in this book. Don’t forget to ask for adult supervision, when required.

Here’s a yummy book of experiments for would-be scientists! Composed of scientific ideas to do with food, this book will make an addictive addition to your child’s collection. Of course, since we're working with food and some cooking, adult supervision is required. Encourage your child to never stop learning. Give him/her a copy of this book today!

This time, let’s learn some facts about sounds through hands-on science experiments. Science experiments allow a child to create and observe results. The experiments listed here can be done individually, with little to no assistance from adults. This translates to self-paced learning in its most effective form. Start on the first exercise today!

To first graders who are ready for chemistry, this is the book to have. The following pages will discuss the phases of matter, what they are and how they are different from one another. Examples will also be present to help a child better understand the concept. Your child will love this book for its images and age-appropriate texts. Grab a copy now.