Child Learning

In 1835, a publishing firm asked McGuffey to create a series of graded Readers for primary level students. The series consisted of stories, poems, essays and speeches and it is estimated that at least 120 million copies of McGuffey's Readers were sold between 1836 and 1960.

This is a great way to learn a language without any screen time. Kids Phonics teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Hebrew. Short, daily lessons to help kids stay engaged, with timed repetition over time to build retention. We also narrow down vocabulary to the most-used words and phrases, often terms a "frequency dictionary" approach, so that you are learning words that your kids will use and they can see quick results.

Come along on a visit to the library, and learn about some of things a patron can do in the library such as performing research and using the computer, along with checking out books.

The office of the U.S. President is designed to share power between the three branches of government—executive, legislative, and judicial. These three branches balance each other's power to keep the peace and respect the rules.

Keeping children bodies, minds, and emotions on task just got easier with this new book from self-regulation expert Teresa Garland. Featuring more than 200 practical and proven interventions, strategies, and adaptations for helping children gain more control over their lives. Each chapter provides rich background and theoretical material to help the listener better understand the issues our children face.

Rock on like your idols! The secret to unlocking your musical potential lies within, and the key is right here. Can you imagine strumming powerful chords? Do you want to make melodies dance from your fingertips? Do you wish to become a guitar hero that everyone cheers for? Forget boring lessons and confusing sheet music. This book is your passport to musical fun and creativity, where every page is packed with exciting discoveries and remarkable achievements. In “Guitar for Kids,” you’ll discover: The Remarkable “Mini-Me Method”: A step-by-step approach so simple, even tiny ...

#1 New York Times bestselling author Ruta Sepetys is known for creating vivid characters and harrowing plots. After five award-winning works of historical fiction and countless hours of meticulous research, she can affirm that the secret to strong writing is embedded within your life experience. You: The Story is a powerful how-to book for aspiring writers that encourages you to look inward and excavate your own memories in order to discover the authentic voices and compelling details that are waiting to be put on the page.

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Wilder's stories consistently explored the connections between the commonplace and cosmic dimensions of human experience, always returning to fundamental questions about the meaning of life. This Pulitzer Prize-winning tale concerns the lives of five people who fall to their deaths from a Peruvian rope bridge in 1714. A humble Franciscan, Brother Juniper, witnesses the accident and determines to learn about the lives of the victims in order to find out whether this accident happened by chance or by plan.

In a world dominated by screens, devices, and digital conveniences, essential life skills are quietly fading away. The Lost Skills: What Children Aren’t Learning in the Digital Age by Robert Varton delves into the alarming gap between the digital proficiency that today’s children possess and the crucial life skills that are slowly being forgotten. From handwriting and face-to-face social interaction to problem-solving without Google and navigating without GPS, this book explores the everyday competencies that are slipping through the cracks in the era of technology. Varton sheds light ...

Neurophysiologist and educator Dr. Carla Hannaford brings the latest insights from scientific research to questions that affect learners of all ages. Examining the body's role in learning, from infancy through adulthood she presents the mounting scientific evidence that movement is crucial to learning. Dr. Hannaford offers clear alternatives and remedies that people can put into practice right away to make a real difference in their ability to learn.

Romanian for Kids teaches kids the words and phrases they need to quickly start speaking Romanian. Short, daily lessons help kids stay engaged, with timed repetition over time to build retention. This book also included detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning new languages and how to continue learning once the course completes. In addition, the audiobook contains complete review sections for learning, comprehension, and speaking tasks.

From best-selling author Paul Tough, an indelible and explosive book on the glaring injustices of higher education, including unfair admissions tests, entrenched racial barriers, and crushing student debt. Now updated and expanded for the pandemic era. Combining vivid and powerful personal stories with deep, authoritative reporting, Paul Tough explains how we got into this mess and explores the innovative reforms that might get us out.

In this fascinating work, winner of the Wolfson Prize for History Mark Mazower uncovers the history of the Balkans with detail and clarity. He explores the reasons for current conflicts and examines the Balkans as a religious, cultural, and economic melting pot for Europe and Asia. Through Robert O'Keefe's articulate narration, listeners will be absorbed by this rich world.

Why are so many old things buried in the ground—and who finds them?

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. This audiobook also include detailed sections in English on effective strategies for learning Gujarati and ideas to carry on learning and applying what you know once the course is complete.

Pea pods, cucumbers, and strawberries provide plenty of opportunities for counting in the garden! Follow Dad, Grandma, and other family members as they pick and count.

On December 7, 1941, Japanese war planes appeared out of nowhere to bomb the American base at Pearl Harbor in Hawaii. It was a highly secretive and devastating attack: Four battleships sunk, more than 2,000 servicemen died, and the United States was propelled into World War II. In a compelling, easy-to-digest narrative, children will learn all about a pivotal moment in American history.

Bigfoot and Steller Jay's River Day When Bigfoot and Steller Jay team up with some friends their trip to the river turns into and adventure. Along the way they faces dangers and learn the importance of friendship and trust.

The Art of Learning: Learn to Learn: This book teaches the key principles that will help improve learning for everyone: children, students, adults, and in fact anyone that has to learn any subject, anytime and anywhere. The techniques and rules described in this book are derived from the fundamental science of how we learn. It is easy to read and quickly shows the path to learning by using a set of simple, pragmatic rules; rules to build motivation and rules to speed up the learning process over both the short and the long term. As you read the book and begin this journey, you will enter a ...