School And Education category: 593 books

When Lucy’s mom tells her she has to make a visit to the dentist, Lucy doesn’t quite know what to think. Fear and anticipation set in but soon disappear when she meets her new friends, Minnie, Sammy, Explorer and Pearly who help her to understand how a visit to the dentist really is not something...

Teacher Strategies: How to Organize, Direct, and Evaluate Science Projects is written for teachers who may be planning to incorporate student science projects as a supplement to their curriculum. The handbook may also be useful to the seasoned veteran and to anyone else who may be interested in or...

Whether people are inspired by events such as 9/11 or the simple desire to help others, or they want to start in on a meaningful career without going to a four-year college, vo-tech careers in law, public safety, corrections, and security are more popular than ever. This volume offers readers an overview...

Even in a new digital era, where directions are available online at the drop of a hat, students still need to develop the skills to understand, read, and utilize the maps all around them. With this book, young readers can enjoy an informative, lively, and fun-filled resource that introduces them to...

From her years spent living and working in many parts of Africa, Susan Perrow has transcribed and collated this diverse collection of wisdom tales. Her favourite examples from the south, the east and the west of Africa have been included …… stories to teach that dishonesty and greed do not reap...

Growing up in Hawaii, Bethany Hamilton loved to surf. But one day, she was in her favorite place, out on the waves, when a tiger shark suddenly attacked. Thirteen-year-old Bethany lost her left arm. As she fought to recover, Bethany wondered: Would she ever surf again? Follow Bethany...

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us unique. Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants and flowers make a garden more...

21 Habits of Highly Successful Student is one of the best books ever written to help students surpass weaknesses and emerged top academic success. It is an adoption of cultural wisdom in everyday life of every student. In ordinary palace, it is a collection of success tactics of the best of the best...

What is the difference between a circle graph and a line graph? How do we use charts and tables to organize information? Informational literacy includes more than just reading text. This book helps readers with the vital skill of reading and interpreting graphical data, and presents the various types...

This carefully leveled text compares and contrasts what schools were like in the past to schools of the present! Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and a photo glossary help build nonfiction-learning skills and vocabulary, and vibrant visuals keep young readers engaged.

Join Professor Luo and his niece Xiaojing in their daring quest down the mouth of a volcano to reach the center of the earth. Guided by an ancient parchment written in mysterious code and accompanied by their faithful guide Lao Xu, the three explorers encounter subterranean phenomenon, prehistoric...

"What do you want to be when you grow up?" It is one of the most common questions a young person hears, but how do you decide what career is right for you? It's never too early to plan for the future! Featuring TIME For Kids content, this nonfiction reader introduces students to the topic...

College challenges who you are and what you believe. If you are on your way to or already in college, this book will give you all the tools you need to be successful, safe, and solid in your faith throughout your college experience and beyond. Author Kelsey Phillips provides a wide variety of biblical,...

Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor and award-winning artist Rafael Lopez create a kind and caring book about the differences that make each of us special -- available in Spanish, too. Feeling different, especially as a kid, can be tough. But in the same way that different types of plants...