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Drs. Barbara Oakley and Terrence Sejnowski's popular Online course Learning How to Learn, has enrolled more than 1.8 million students. In this much needed follow-up to A Mind for Numbers, the authors teach kids and teens how to learn effectively at a time when they most need these skills. Learning How to Learn teaches them about the importance of both focused concentration and letting their minds wander, how the brain makes connections between different pieces of information, why procrastination is the enemy of problem solving, and much more.

What do you do on the 100th day of school? Follow along to see what many classrooms do to celebrate. Pairs with the story Our Class Counts to 100.

As a preteen or young teen girl, you're changing more than ever before—and it's natural to feel a mix of excitement and worry. You're seeing the world in new ways. Your social life has gotten a lot more complicated. And whether you're experiencing the onset of puberty, or have already begun menstruation, the physical changes you're going through can also feel overwhelming. Written by a teen mental health expert, The Middle School Survival Guide for Girls is packed with tips and tools to help you adjust to the pressures of middle school—as well as to your changing mind and body.

Il passaggio dalla scuola elementare alla media è spesso un salto nel vuoto. Si passa da un ambiente in cui tutto è prevedibile e controllato a uno in cui viene richiesto di cominciare a fare da soli, affrontando nel corso del triennio situazioni di vita impreviste e sfide importanti. Il corpo si trasforma a una velocità sorprendente, cambiano i punti di riferimento, si vivono nuove relazioni e ci si mette alla prova. Insomma, si diventa grandi. Ma quali sono le regole di questo mondo tutto da scoprire?

Teachers are very special community helpers. They help us learn new things, like how to read and write. Learn more about what makes the job of a teacher so important in this nonfiction text.

What does it mean to be a good citizen at school? Young listeners will learn what it looks like to be a part of a school community.

Going to school looks a lot different now than it did in the past. Listeners learn what being a student used to look like, and the engaging text helps them compare it to today.

The first day of school is very exciting with so many new things to do.

The first day of school is all about meeting new people and learning new routines. Listeners preparing to start a new school year will enjoy this look at what to expect on Day One.

There are many ways to celebrate 100 days of school. With text depicting 100th Day activities and questions to engage learners, this book is a perfect complement to this important milestone.

Recess is many kids' favorite part of the school day. Kid-friendly information on safety and expected behavior make this book perfect for young learners.

From bus rides to reading and math to recess and field trips, simple language offers young learners a look at what happens throughout the school year. See a diverse range of kids taking part in morning meeting, visiting the library, going to lunch, playing in the playground, and much more. Perfect for preschoolers preparing to start school as well as early elementary students getting ready to begin a new year!