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Keep the Adventure Going with Dr. Grandma! Welcome to Dr. Grandma’s Adventures in Life Science—an educational journey into the amazing world of living things! This book is part of a growing series that brings science to life for curious learners in grades 1 through 5. Aligned with U.S. Common Core State Standards (CCSS), each volume offers just the right amount of detail to engage young minds without overwhelming them. Hands-On Fun That Reinforces Learning At the back of this volume, you will find interactive activities that directly connect to the life science topics covered throughout...

Timeless Bible Stories, Endless DiscoveriesEmbark on a profound journey through the diverse facets of human emotion within the pages of this captivating book. Structured around seven distinct themes—Belief, Generosity, Grief, Doubt, Anger, Joy, and Love—this book delves into the heart of the human experience. Each theme is explored through seven unique stories, totaling 49 enriching tales that weave subtle embellishments to enhance your reading experience while preserving the timeless spirit of the Bible. The Bible, a sacred and eternal guide, instructs us in the virtues of kindness, ...

Fernando el Toro © 2016, 2019, 2020 Autora Pia Lebsund Narrador: Benjamin Lebsund, Ilustración: Pia Lebsund y Benjamin Lebsund Copyright © Benjamin ha comenzado sus propias versiones de los cuentos de hadas que le contaba de niño. Surge cuando hablamos por Skype. Ambos ilustramos y él cuenta lo que yo escribo. Tiene autismo. Luego, en sus actividades diarias, crea las figuras en cerámica y pinta cuadros. No surgió por sí solo. He realizado más de veinticinco exposiciones de arte con Benjamin y he presentado Lindeparken en Estocolmo y la Escuela Ottelin en Uppsala con actividades ...

So What are You Afraid Of? Spiders? Elevators? Or maybe... being secretly watched by a duck? In PHOBIAS & FEARS, Joakim Lloyd Raboff — author of his best-selling handbook The Aging Man’s Survival Guide (available in print, audio, and eBook on Amazon) — takes readers on a witty and eye-opening tour through some of the strangest and most relatable phobias and fears known to behavioral science. With a mix of humor, empathy, and personal reflection, Joakim Lloyd Raboff unpacks the roots, symptoms, and possible ways to manage everything from everyday anxieties to the most obscure of ...

The three cornerstones of effective mobile learning are authenticity, collaboration, and personalization. One great way to build in the authenticity is to include video snippets that trigger thoughts and give guidance. Snippets that have to do with writing can nicely tie to the learner’s individual needs, and encourage collaboration, or at least a conversation. This book contains free resources to incorporate into your online courses – they are snippets primarily focused around the writing process, but also include many prompts for writing having to do with leadership, literature, and ...

In a world racing toward automation, artificial intelligence, and ever-changing technology, one truth remains constant: someone still has to plug it in. Plug In to Your Future is a bold, inspiring, and practical guide for young adults—especially those from underrepresented, underserved, or overlooked communities—who are searching for a real path to success, purpose, and prosperity. Best-selling author and master tradesman Billy J Riggs pulls back the curtain on the electrical trade, offering not just a career roadmap, but a blueprint for building a life filled with dignity, pride, and ...

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR MIND How to Conquer Your Fear of Learning New Things Feeling overwhelmed by how fast the world is changing? AI. Crypto. New apps. Even your car’s instruction manual. It’s a lot to keep up with. But your biggest threat isn’t falling behind—it’s the fear that you can’t catch up. Here’s the truth: You’re not too old. It’s not too late. And you’re definitely not too far behind. You just need a better way to learn—one that’s built for how your adult brain actually works. The Breakthrough Guide for Adult Learners In Future-Proof Your Mind, veteran ...

An indictment of the American educational system criticizes the fact that the system has discarded the traditional goals of transmitting knowledge and fostering cognitive skills in favor of building self-esteem and promoting social harmony.

Swedish Phase 1, Units 16-20 build on material taught in prior units. Each lesson provides 30 minutes of spoken language practice, with an introductory conversation, and new vocabulary and structures. Detailed instructions enable you to understand and participate in the conversation.

Freeman A. Hrabowski III, the outspoken president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and coauthors Philip J. Rous and Peter H. Henderson probe the way senior leaders, administrators, staff, faculty, and students facilitate academic success by cultivating an empowering institutional culture and broad leadership for innovation. They examine how shared leadership enables an empowered campus to tackle tough issues by taking a hard look in the mirror, noting strengths and weaknesses while assessing opportunities and challenges.

We improvise every day, but how many times do we get stuck in our heads overthinking? Now you can learn how to leverage the skills of improv for your life. Improv isn't just for actors, comedians, and writers, but is one of today’s most powerful tools for success in business, social situations, public speaking, communication, becoming a more fearless person, and just plain having more fun in life. Being able to think quickly on your feet, be in the moment, and to roll with any sudden changes makes any person more confident. This book will break down these techniques with exercises you can...

Does your dog bark a lot, pull on the leash, hate to be left alone, or have accidents in the house? Celebrity dog trainer and YouTube star Zak George creates the most watched dog-training content in the world and has helped millions of people with their dogs. In this problem-based guide, he makes it easy to solve the exact behavioral issue that you're struggling with - whether you’re dealing with a new puppy, an adult dog you’ve had for years, or a recently adopted rescue

The 2-Hour Job Search rejects laundry lists of conventional wisdom in favor of a streamlined job search approach that produces results quickly and efficiently. In three steps, creator Steve Dalton shows you how to select, prioritize, and make contact with potential employers so you can land that critical first interview. In this revised second edition, you'll find updated advice on how to efficiently surf online job postings, how to reach out to contacts at your dream workplace and when to follow up, and advice on using LinkedIn, Indeed, and Google to your best advantage.

Mathematical Mindsets provides practical strategies and activities to help teachers and parents show all children, even those who are convinced that they are bad at math, that they can enjoy and succeed in math. Jo Boaler - Stanford researcher, professor of math education, and expert on math learning - has studied why students don't like math and often fail in math classes. She's followed thousands of students through middle and high schools to study how they learn and to find the most effective ways to unleash the math potential in all students.

As powerful centers of subtle energy, the chakras have fascinated humanity for thousands of years. Llewellyn's Complete Book of Chakras is a unique and empowering resource that provides comprehensive insights into these foundational sources of vitality and strength. Discover what chakras and chakra systems are, how to work with them for personal growth and healing, and the ways our understanding of chakras has transformed throughout time and across cultures.

What Color Is Your Parachute? meets I Will Teach You To Be Rich for twentysomethings. Raffi Grinberg, who created and taught the ever-oversubscribed college course "Adulting 101," offers a practical guide to adult life's greatest mysteries that were never taught in school, including how to launch your career, find your purpose (for right now), invest your money, and much more.

The second edition of Inside Section One: Creating and Producing TV's La Femme Nikita is an expanded and updated version designed to provide listeners—and in particular, TV and film students—with a thorough understanding of the TV production experience, using the critically-acclaimed and award-winning TV series La Femme Nikita as a case study.

Onward tackles the problem of educator stress, and provides a practical framework for taking the burnout out of teaching. Unsurprisingly, these effects are highest in difficult-to-fill positions such as math, science, and foreign languages, and in urban areas and secondary classrooms. This actionable framework gives you concrete steps toward rediscovering yourself, your energy, and your passion for teaching. The companion workbook helps you put the framework into action, streamlining your way toward renewal and strength.

Whether we like it or not, the AI revolution is coming to education. In Brave New Words, Salman Khan, the visionary behind Khan Academy, explores how artificial intelligence and GPT technology will transform learning, and offers a road map for teachers, parents, and students to navigate this exciting (and sometimes intimidating) new world. A pioneer in the field of education technology, Khan examines the ins and outs of these cutting-edge tools and how they will revolutionize the way we learn and teach.

The Art of Learning takes listeners through Waitzkin's unique journey to excellence. He explains in clear detail how a well-thought-out, principled approach to learning is what separates success from failure. Waitzkin believes that achievement, even at the championship level, is a function of a lifestyle that fuels a creative, resilient growth process.