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"He’s just not working up to his potential.” If that’s the refrain you hear from your child’s teachers, these powerful programs are the solution you’ve been waiting for. Created for kids to listen to themselves at different stages of their development, these programs teach them how to overcome self-imposed limitations, how to build positive, productive habits, and how to think in ways that will make them successful every day of their lives.

This fully sound designed program is read by Isabella Star LaBlanc and a full cast. Nerdy Babies is a series that will ignite curiosity in even the youngest listeners and encourage them to ask questions and explore the world around them. In Nerdy Babies: Dinosaurs, follow our intrepid babies...

In 1956, one year before federal troops escorted the Little Rock 9 into Central High School, 14-year-old Jo Ann Allen was one of 12 African American students who broke the color barrier and integrated Clinton High School in Tennessee. At first things went smoothly for the Clinton 12, but then outside agitators interfered, pitting the townspeople against one another. Uneasiness turned into anger, and even the Clinton Twelve themselves wondered if the easier thing to do would be to go back to their old school.

Sonia y sus amigos siembran un jardín, y cada uno contribuye a su manera. Rafael tiene asma y a veces debe mantener la calma para poder respirar mejor, lo que le permite pintar bellas rocas para el jardín. Anthony utiliza una silla de ruedas para moverse rápidamente y dirigir al grupo. Anh...

Start learning new things every day with Smarty, Volume 1, by iMindsJNR. A compilation of six diverse topics across our six junior categories, in Smarty, Volume 1, you will learn about: the story of the Renaissance, the life and times of former U.S. President John F Kennedy, the development of the U.S. Constitution, the history and geography of China, the context of the Cold War, and the theory of evolution.

Want to teach your children about Japan and the Japanese culture? Whether going on holiday trip to Japan, moving there to live, or just for education's sake, this little book is here to help explain it all to your youngsters. Think of it as a mini Japanese culture class with plenty of fun en route.

iMindsJNR’s Know-It-All collection presents 36 iMindsJNR knowledge grabs, to kick-start the journey of learning for young minds. Each five-minute Junior MindTrack is a self contained title of entertaining information, with an engaging soundtrack. Featuring six titles from each of the six main categories of knowledge for those aged 7-14 years, including General Knowledge, Geography & Nature, Famous People, Science & Maths, The Arts and History.

Do you want to encourage your little one to settle in easily and happily to school, preschool/nursery school, or kindergarten? Try this gentle and relaxing, imaginative recording for quiet time or bedtime listening, designed for four- to six-year-olds. You can play it for several weeks or days before they start school and once they have begun. The story takes children through an imaginary magic garden, touching the "brave" and the "confidence" flowers.

Want to teach your children about France and the French culture? Whether going on holiday trip to France, moving there to live, or just for education's sake, this little book is here to help explain it all to your youngsters. Think of it as a mini French culture class, with plenty of fun en route.

In this collection, Harley, one of today's most prolific and celebrated kid's performers, explores the troublesome and troublemaking times in our life (particularly between 4th grade and middle school). Hear him sing with his trademark hilarity "In the Back of the Bus" and perform "Bottlecaps" (about the confiscation of his world-class bottlecap collection) and "Mr. Anderson," who was Indiana State Bus Driver of the Year (an honor brought upon mostly because he had eyes in the back of his head).

Tomie is overjoyed because his baby sister, Maureen, is finally strong enough to come home from the hospital. Over the next months, he is in a dance recital and he gets to go to the World's Fair. Soon, the school year is at an end. Summer is full of fun things to do, like going to the beach and...

Every student feels stress and anxiety in school at one time or another. It can present itself in a strict teacher's classroom, while trying to complete a test or assignment, or when having to make a speech or presentation. This title examines the causes, signs, and symptoms of academic anxiety and describes how to manage it, as well as how to help a friend or sibling who is struggling with the pressures of academic life.

Whiteboards, computers, and stickers. What do these things have in common? They're all tools Ms. Crawford uses in her job. Ms. Crawford is a fourth grade teacher. She invites a group of students learning about community helpers to visit her classroom. She shows them the many ways she helps her students learn. Hooray for teachers!

Listen along with the carefully leveled text which engages young readers in learning about how teachers serve their community. Age-appropriate critical thinking questions and glossary help build nonfiction learning skills.

Even at the age of nine, little Golda Meir was known for being a leader. As the president of the American Young Sisters Society, she organizes her friends to raise money to buy textbooks for immigrant classmates. A glimpse at the early life of Israel's first female prime minister, who was born in Russia and grew up in Milwaukee, this story is based on a true episode in the early life of Golda Meir.

Bereits Kinder im Grundschulalter und zu Beginn der weiterführenden Schule plagen Zweifel, Ängste und Stress. Für diese Altersgruppe habe ich dieses Hörbuch aufgenommen. Die Klanggeschichten schenken innere Stärke, Kraft, Mut, Ruhe und geben Sicherheit. Verbunden mit dem Klang des Koshi und der Klangschalen kann ein Raum voller Geborgenheit, Kuscheln und Zuversicht entstehen. Abseits des Trubels des Tages entsteht die Gelegenheit sich auszuruhen, Kraft zu sammeln und neue Energie für den kommenden Tag zu tanken. Das Lauschen des Hörbuchs kann zu einem täglichen Ritual werden.

The official NaNoWriMo handbook that inspires young people to tackle audacious goals and complete their creative projects. Partly a how-to guide on the nitty-gritty of writing, partly a collection of inspiration to set (and meet) ambitious goals, Brave the Page is the go-to resource for...

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!

The bell has rung. Everyone has left the school building except you. Creeeak!Suddenly, all the locker doors in an empty hallway swing wide open! As your heart pounds, you squeeze your eyes shut. When you slowly open them, you notice that all the lockers are now closed! Had it all been your imagination? Get ready to read four spine-tingling tales about creepy schools.