Child Learning

Somehow, deeply conservative assumptions about how children behave and how parents raise them have become the conventional wisdom in our society. It's widely assumed that parents are both permissive and overprotective, unable to set limits and afraid to let their kids fail. We're told that young people receive trophies, praise, and A's too easily, and suffer from inflated self-esteem and insufficient self-discipline. However, complaints about pushover parents and entitled kids are actually decades old and driven, it turns out, by ideology more than evidence.

Winner of the 1982 National Book Award for Biography, Mornings on Horseback is the brilliant biography of the young Theodore Roosevelt. Hailed as a masterpiece by Newsday, it is the story of a remarkable little boy, seriously handicapped by recurrent and nearly fatal attacks of asthma, and his struggle to manhood.

The United States keeps its gold safe at Fort Knox. How is this done? There are fences, locks, guards, and more. Learn more about this high-security place!

Para los padres que claman por soluciones claras…y ¡al grano!, Rosa Barocio nos ofrece un libro único con ayudas prácticas para situaciones que son “el pan de todos los días”. Señala actitudes que lastiman y muestra nuevas maneras respetuosas para poner límites y orientar desde un acercamiento amoroso.

If I were an astronaut, I would zoom into outer space! I would help fix the International Space Station. Dream big, and see what fun it is to be an astronaut.

From within the hopelessness and terror of China's Cultural Revolution, Dai Sijie has fashioned a beguiling and unexpected story about the resilience of the human spirit, the wonder of romantic awakening, and the magical power of storytelling. "An unexpected miracle," raves the Los Angeles Times Book Review, "a delicate, and often hilarious, tale."

In the newly revised Third Edition of The Dreamkeepers: Successful Teachers of African American Children, distinguished professor Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings delivers an encouraging exploration of the future of education for African American students. She describes eight exemplary teachers, all of whom differ in their personal style and methods, who share an approach to teaching that affirms and strengthens cultural identity.

If your class has 23 or more students, there's more than a 50% chance that two or more students share a birthday. How is this possible? Learn about probability with this simple exercise.

Teach your child patience! * * * * * * * * * "You forgot the mail?" The king yelled at the snail. But the snail stayed as calm as could be. He was not afraid of the king, you see. He knew where the gift was; he knew what to do. The monsters learned that patience pays off too. We are all familiar with the phenomenon of children wanting everything "here and now". This story describes just such a situation. I hope you and your children will enjoy it and learn from it. 子どもたちに辛抱について教えてくれる１冊！ 「郵便を忘れただと？」王様はカタツムリ君に...

With this book, you’re bound to make those into a reality, where inside you will discover an easy guide to understanding dyslexia—cut through the jargon and get to know what dyslexia really is and how it uniquely impacts boys.

Young Linguists teaches kids essential language skills fast. That means 20-minute lessons to help kids stay engaged and daily repetition to reinforce learning. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most used words and phrases so that you are learning what you can apply. These books also included detailed sections on English on effective strategies for learning new languages and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete. In addition, there are complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking repetition.

Oscar Wilde's first play confronts the hypocrisy of public "morality" compared with genuine, private kindness. The reasons for its continued popularity are not difficult to identify: the play's witty dialogue contains many of Wilde's most quoted aphorisms, its stylish setting provides opportunities for elegant presentation, and its cast of memorable characters play out a story which is genuinely moving. This new audio production brings together a full cast worthy of Wilde's creative genius.

Every child belongs. Every child is unique. Every child has strengths. Every child has the potential to fly. Whether your child has received a diagnosis or is exhibiting behaviors that worry you, Empowering Your Child to Fly: A Family’s Guide to Early Childhood Inclusion offers advice for navigating the early intervention and special education systems from an educator who has experienced these systems as a child, as a parent, and as a professional.

Know everything about the magical bearded dragons before adopting them! Did you know that bearded dragons don’t really have a beard? Have you seen them puff up like a balloon and wondered what it meant? Did you know they can live for your entire childhood (and more) with proper care? Bearded dragons make fascinating pets. It is one of the few friendly reptiles and playful enough to keep around kids. It’s strange antics and behaviors are highly entertaining, and it doesn’t need to be constantly looked after. Like any pet, proper care is necessary, so it helps to have a comprehensive ...

It’s 1787, and a handful of men are about to sign the United States Constitution. In a few minutes, a newly free country will have a set of rules made by the people, for the people. Join lawmaker James Madison as he picks up a pen and makes history.

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🎉 Rediscover the Magic of the Past with the Ultimate Trivia Experience! 🎉 Do you ever find yourself reminiscing about the golden days: Elvis, Beatlemania, groovy 70s disco nights, 80s big hair & neon colors? Now you can relive all those cherished memories while this one-of-a-kind trivia quiz book takes you back in time, decade by decade! 🎤 Must Have for Every Baby Boomer & Your Whole Family - Grandparents to Grandchildren!: ✨ 331 Pop Culture Questions: Dive into extensive questions covering every aspect of the 50s to 80s. From unforgettable music & blockbuster movies to classic ...

Are you tired of having no money for school vacations or to buy ice cream? So were the Here's How You Can Too! kids. Join them on their adventure into becoming Kid Entrepreneurs, see how they made their businesses work and learn how you can too! From the team that brought you the best sellers in the Here's How You Can Too! picture book series comes a new adventure with the kids you already know and love. Join Matt, Alice, Kemba, Leo, Asmita, Mei, Jake and Lucy as they become Kid Entrepreneurs. Also available is our Kid Entrepreneur picture book and practical guide book Tips and Tricks to ...

Stories of magic, superstition, and witchcraft were strictly forbidden in the little town of Salem Village. But a group of young girls ignored those rules, spellbound by the tales told by a woman named Tituba. When questioned about their activities, the terrified girls set off a whirlwind of controversy as they accused townsperson after townsperson of being witches.

Attention Deficit Disorder, the most common learning and behavioral problem among children, also affects millions of adult Americans, more of which are being diagnosed with this potentially disabling condition every day.