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In this pioneering, practical book for parents, neuroscientist Daniel J. Siegel and parenting expert Tina Payne Bryson explain the new science of how a child's brain is wired and how it matures. Different parts of a child's brain develop at different speeds and understanding these differences can help you turn any outburst, argument, or fear into a chance to integrate your child's brain and raise calmer, happier children.

From smartphones to robots, this audiobook introduces children to the amazing world of technology with fun facts, real-world examples, and beginner-friendly explanations of how things work.

Over decades of research and work with thousands of families, Russell A. Barkley has become a leading authority on attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) in kids and teens. He has learned what a huge difference parents can make in supporting their children's success - as well as how overwhelming it can be. This concise guide presents 12 key parenting principles for dealing with common behavioral, emotional, and school challenges. 

Take a fascinating journey inside the human body to learn how your brain, heart, bones, and muscles work in this child-friendly anatomy guide.

This enduring classic of educational thought offers teachers and parents deep, original insight into the nature of early learning. John Holt was the first to make clear that, for small children, "learning is as natural as breathing." In this delightful yet profound book, he looks at...

This national best-seller chronicles the true story of two brothers coming of age in the Henry Horner public housing complex in Chicago. Lafeyette and Pharoah Rivers are 11 and nine years old when the story begins in the summer of 1987. Living with their mother and six siblings, they struggle against grinding poverty, gun violence, gang influences, overzealous police officers, and overburdened and neglectful bureaucracies. Immersed in their lives for two years, Kotlowitz brings us this classic rendering of growing up poor in America’s cities.

This audiobook introduces young children to the basics of polite and respectful behaviour through simple language, cheerful illustrations, and easy-to-follow examples.

A fascinating collection of 365 space facts that take children on an amazing journey through the stars, planets, and galaxies—perfect for young space enthusiasts and curious minds.

Make maths exciting with this engaging audiobook full of colourful visuals, number games and easy-to-understand explanations that help children build strong foundations in maths and logical thinking.

In this ground-breaking book, Dr. Michaeleen Doucleff looks back to our ancestors for solutions to our failing modern-day parenting theories. When Dr Michaeleen Doucleff became a mother, she examined the studies behind modern parenting guidance and found that the evidence was frustratingly...

In The Formula: Unlocking the Secrets to Raising Highly Successful Children, Harvard economist Ronald Ferguson, named in a New York Times profile as the foremost expert on the US educational "achievement gap," along with award-winning journalist Tatsha Robertson, reveal an intriguing blueprint for helping children from all types of backgrounds become successful adults.

Penguin presents the audiobook edition of You, Your Child and School by Sir Ken Robinson and Lou Aronica, read by Sir Ken Robinson. Parents everywhere are deeply concerned about the education of their children, especially now, when education has become a minefield of politics and controversy...

From the bestselling authors of The Montessori Toddler and The Montessori Baby, this book guides parents through the principles of Montessori to enhance their children's development and foster respectful relationships with their families and the world. When children are given independence, the...

An exciting and informative guide to the wonders of space, this audiobook takes young readers on a journey through the solar system, stars, galaxies, astronauts, and space missions—filled with fascinating facts, stunning images, and easy-to-understand explanations.

Young children live with awe and wonder as their daily companions. But as they grow, worries often crowd out wonder. Knowing this, how can parents strengthen their kids' love for the world so it sticks around for the long haul? Thankfully, parents have at their fingertips a miracle vaccine - one that can boost their kids' immunity to the world's distractions: stories. Well-chosen stories connect us with others, even those on the other side of the globe.

A beautifully illustrated audiobook that introduces children to the wonders of nature, including plants, animals, weather, and ecosystems around the world.

Discover amazing facts about countries, cultures, flags, and maps from around the globe—perfect for curious young minds who love exploring the world.

Brought to you by Penguin. In today's technological society, with an unprecedented amount of information at our fingertips, learning plays a more central role than ever. In How We Learn, Stanislas Dehaene decodes its biological mechanisms, delving into the neuronal, synaptic, and molecular...

Explore the wonders of science and the latest in technology—from cool inventions to fun experiments, this audiobook makes learning super exciting.

Travel to the most incredible places on Earth—from natural wonders to famous landmarks—with fascinating facts and stunning visuals for young explorers.