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Cambridge University Press
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2012
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English
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"The 'Flynn effect' is a surprising finding, identified by James R. Flynn, that IQ test scores have significantly increased from one generation to the next over the past century. Flynn now brings us an exciting new book which aims to make sense of this rise in IQ scores and considers what this tells us about our intelligence, our minds and society. Are We Getting Smarter? features fascinating new material on a variety of topics including the effects...
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"Preschool and kindergarten are difficult periods of transition in children's lives. This is true now more than ever, as today's kids face increasing challenges and uncertainty. Mindfulness for Preschool and Kindergarten offers early childhood educators an effective, adaptable, multisensory, and skills-based social emotional learning (SEL) program to help preschool- and kindergarten-aged children build resilience and self-regulate, ensuring a peaceful...
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The goal of this book is to explain the coronavirus to our children in a nonthreatening way. A child, Rodney, starts off by telling the reader that he has the COVID-19 virus. He discusses the symptoms and what it means to be asymptomatic. He also discusses ways to prevent getting the COVID-19 virus. Rodney talks about what COVID-19 is and the symptoms and current treatment options of the virus. He also talks about what people should do if they get...
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This book is empirically grounded on Ignasio Malizani Jimu's firsthand experience of governance and quality control in Malawi higher education. Informed by the liberalisation of higher education and the quality turn in Africa, this book reflects on higher education policy, how higher education institutions manage their core business processes, the dynamic character of their stakeholdership and governance and management arrangements that are involved....
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This book is about a child named Jesus with a normal life like any other child. He lives with his family and goes to elementary school and is a very loving child, until a bully appears in his life and tries to change his life with his offenses and more. Jesus wants to keep him from his life, but he could not, until.
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Maya, Gavin, Brett, and Blake are having a great time at their community Cinco de Mayo festival. Brett and Blake's mom, Ann, and her sister, Aunt Leigh, volunteered to supervise the pinata game and help out at the drink booth. The kids stopped at the craft booth to make their very own works of art when they meet Mazie, a toucan from Mexico. Meanwhile, Ann and Leigh meet elderly Mr. Jenkins, who is accompanied by a beautiful young girl named Lily....
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Michael S. McPherson is President of Macalester College. Morton Owen Schapiro is Dean of the College of Letters, Arts and Sciences at the University of Southern California.
Student aid in higher education has recently become a hot-button issue. Parents trying to pay for their children's education, college administrators competing for students, and even President Bill Clinton, whose recently proposed tax breaks for college would change sharply the...
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This series of mini workbooks has several themes that introduce your child to the world of numbers, colors, alphabets, shapes and much more. At the end, your child will be thrilled to get an answer key and an encouraging certificate.
A wonderful activity book that you can give to your children or loved one as a head start to his/her Pre-Kindergarten aspirations! This unique picture and activity book enhances their learning skills and math skills,...
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Discover the Power in You! “Stories and Songs to Build Self-Esteem in Children: Music and Stories” can be a powerful tool to enable you to learn and grow in a positive way. Since positive thoughts lead to positive behavior, feeding your mind uplifting music can turn you into a more creative and worthwhile you! The songs and stories in this book and recording are designed to feed children's minds with positive suggestions that will enhance their...
12) Our Goose, Jojo
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This book is mostly based on a true story. This story is about Jojo, the goose, who becomes physically disabled, and the children accept and grow a love for Jojo. The authors are excited to share the importance of feeling accepted, no matter the type of differences in physical appearances.
In addition, the authors are excited to share the importance of keeping pollution to a minimum for all animals, especially water pollution. This is something everyone...
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A design guide for playfully igniting agency, artistry, and understanding with concepts and materials anywhere.
Engaged students and an inspired environment are in your hands-literally. “Pop-Up Studio” invites us to step into our artistry as responsive teachers who empower learners as fellow thinkers and creatives. Integrating neuroscience with teaching approaches such as concept-based, play-based, and inquiry, “Pop-Up Studio” is a guide...
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This book is written to help high school students prepare for becoming successful college applicants. It is also written to help high school seniors and entering college students prepare for ongoing success once they arrive on campus. The book is written by Dr. Louis Hempel, who has practiced general pediatrics in Metro Atlanta for over 30 years. During his long career, he has interacted with thousands of high school and college students whose families...
15) My Silly Body
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My Silly Body is a fun book for any young reader. It's a book that will have you and your child interact together. It will get their imagination working while also getting out some of their wiggles. It gives a positive affirmation that will help their self-confidence blossom.
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Are you or a loved one on the exciting journey to college? The path to higher education can be both thrilling and daunting, but fear not! "Open the Gates! Your Essential Guide to College Admissions" is here to be your trusted companion on this life-changing adventure. In this comprehensive ebook, we provide you with a treasure trove of valuable insights, expert advice, and practical tips to help you navigate the intricate world of college admissions...
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“The Daisy's Barn” children's stories bring Daisy, the beautiful palomino mare, to life in her special way of teaching kids through her experiences and adventures.
In this book, Daisy and Erika are going on a trail ride to see if they can find wildlife on the trails and in the woods. Erika finds lots of tracks on the ground but doesn't know who made the tracks. Daisy knows if they follow the tracks, they will be able to find out who made them....
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Evangeline Evershine is a bright and curious young girl who questions many things about space and heavenly bodies.
In the first book about Evangeline, she questioned the nightly disappearance of the Sun.
In this book, she shifts her curiosity and questions to the movement and the daily disappearance of the Moon.
Fortunately, her father is an astronaut, and so together they travel through space and learn much about these heavenly bodies.
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The Chosen We elevates the oral histories of 105 accomplished, college-educated Black women who earned success despite experiencing reprehensible racist and sexist barriers. The central argument is that these women succeeded in and beyond college by developing a Chosen We-a community with one another. The book builds on their words and insights to offer a powerful rethinking of educational success that moves away from individualistic and competitive...
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