Engaging Minds

Engaging Minds is an introduction to current interdisciplinary studies of teaching and learning to teach. It offers practical suggestions for teachers in the context of critical examinations of assump

Engaging Minds: Cultures of Education and Practices of Teaching explores the diverse beliefs and practices that define the current landscape of formal education. The 3rd edition of this introduction t

Engaging Minds: Cultures of Education and Practices of Teaching explores the diverse beliefs and practices that define the current landscape of formal education. The 3rd edition of this introduction t

Teaching that Matters invites principals and teachers to make changes that will allow all students to succeed. By meeting innovative principals and teachers who engage students, this book will help yo

Teaching that Matters invites principals and teachers to make changes that will allow all students to succeed. By meeting innovative principals and teachers who engage students, this book will help yo

In this work, the author applies the learning framework she described in Engaging Minds in the Classroom to the English language arts classroom, describing specific techniques and activities for stude

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American sociologist/social psychologist and author David Goslin examines factors affecting student engagement in learning, and explores implications of his findings for educational policy and practic

The third book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, by New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games. The fate of a generation lies in Ruby's h

The second book in the heart-stopping The Darkest Minds trilogy, by New York Times bestselling author of Passenger, for fans of Divergent and The Hunger Games. They call her the Leader. Their saviour

身歷其境地與20位歷史上最具影響力人物近距離接觸！「鐵道之父」史蒂芬森（George Stephenson）的發明是如何帶來進步？誰的想像力給了我們經典小說《西遊記》？上個世紀美國護士克拉拉．巴頓(Clara Barton)給這個世界留下了什麼遺產？哈雷彗星又是如何被發現的？通過查爾斯．達爾文（Charles Darwin）的眼睛觀察生物、被海倫凱勒驚人決心與毅力所啟發。從早期的航海者到第一個登上月球的人，讓我們一起以前所未有的方式體驗世界偉人不凡的勇氣！Adventures with Great Minds is an immersive encounter with 20 of history's most influential people. How did George Stephenson's invention bring progress? Whose imagination gave us the Chinese classic, Journey to the West? What legacy did Clara Barton leave? Learn how Halley's Comet was discovered. Observe living things through the eyes of Charles Darwin. And be inspired by Helen Keller's determination. From early ocean navigators to the first man to walk on the moon, experience the genius and grit of the world's great minds as never before!

身歷其境地與20位歷史上最具影響力人物近距離接觸！「鐵道之父」史蒂芬森（George Stephenson）的發明是如何帶來進步？誰的想像力給了我們經典小說《西遊記》？上個世紀美國護士克拉拉．巴頓(Clara Barton)給這個世界留下了什麼遺產？哈雷彗星又是如何被發現的？通過查爾斯．達爾文（Charles Darwin）的眼睛觀察生物、被海倫凱勒驚人決心與毅力所啟發。從早期的航海者到第一個登上月球的人，讓我們一起以前所未有的方式體驗世界偉人不凡的勇氣！Adventures with Great Minds is an immersive encounter with 20 of history's most influential people. How did George Stephenson's invention bring progress? Whose imagination gave us the Chinese classic, Journey to the West? What legacy did Clara Barton leave? Learn how Halley's Comet was discovered. Observe living things through the eyes of Charles Darwin. And be inspired by Helen Keller's determination. From early ocean navigators to the first man to walk on the moon, experience the genius and grit of the world's great minds as never before!

Reading films, television dramas, reality shows, and virtual exhibits, among other popular texts,Engaging the Past examines the making and meaning of history for everyday viewers. Contemporary media c

Discover what's at the bottom of the sea, who can dive the deepest, how the Moon makes the sea move, where big waves come from and so much more. The secrets of the sea are delightfully revealed in this young flap book, perfect for little fingers and curious minds.

《科學小史》以輕鬆易懂的方式，帶領讀者走過人類探索世界的足跡，從古巴比倫的天文觀察到現代的基因研究與粒子物理。書中介紹牛頓、霍金等重要人物，也揭開電力、重力、原子與化學元素表背後的故事。這是一本適合大人與青少年共讀的科學入門書，幫助我們理解身邊的世界，也欣賞科學帶來的無限可能。A lively and engaging introduction to the progress of science over the agesScience is key to understanding the infinite distances of space, the tiniest living organisms body and the history of our planet. From Hippocrates and Aristotle to Isaac Newton and Stephen Hawking, men and women have asked how things work, and through experiments have made earth-shattering discoveries.This inviting Litte History takes readers to the stars. We delve beneath the surface of the planet, chart the evolution of chemistry’s periodic table, and explore the physics that explain electricity, gravity, and the atoms that make up our bodies and everything around us.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds----------------------"One advantage of a brief history is that this impressive roll of modern achievements unfolds while the leaps of prior centuries are st

《哲學小史》以清晰親切的筆調，帶領讀者認識西方哲學發展中的重要思想家與觀念，從蘇格拉底、笛卡兒，到漢娜・鄂蘭與彼得・辛格，勾勒出哲學如何影響我們對世界與人生的理解。全書共四十篇短章節，適合初學者閱讀，也是對思想世界充滿好奇者的入門之選，讓哲學不再遙遠，而是貼近每個人的日常思考。A lucid guide to humankind's greatest thinkers, from Aristotle to Peter Singer Philosophy begins with the nature of reality and how we should live. These were the concerns of Socrates, who spent his days in the ancient Athenian marketplace asking awkward questions, disconcerting the people he met by showing them just how little they genuinely understood.This engaging Little History introduces the great thinkers in Western philosophy and explores their most compelling ideas about the universe and our place in it. Nigel Warburton guides us on a tour of the lives and work of thought-provoking philosophers – from the certainty of Descartes (‘I think, therefore I am’) to Hannah Arendt who examined crimes against humanity and taught us ‘the banality of evil’.Little Histories – Inspiring Guides for Curious Minds-------------------“Survey the entire history

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn about ocean wonders, from sharks to seamounts.Take a tour of the blue planet and discover everything you need to know about ocean geography and the animals that live beneath the waves.Topics range from individual sea creatures and their habitats, to how tides work and the ways in which we can look after the oceans. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations in Eric Carle's unique style, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about marine mammals, deep sea fish, ocean zones, currents, islands, exploration, pollution, and much more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to oceans.For lovers ofThe Very Hungry Caterpillarand all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have oceans encyclopedia.

Go on an amazing journey of discovery with the Very Hungry Caterpillar and learn fascinating facts about animals. Take a tour of the animal kingdom and discover everything you need to know about creatures from elephants to ants in this colorful and charming first animal reference book. Different chapters focus on different animal types, with a new critter every time you turn the page. Bite-size chunks of information are complemented by captivating illustrations by the World of Eric Carle, eye-catching photography, and simple how-it-works diagrams, while pull-out images and facts provide extra nuggets of interest. Young learners can find out all about koalas, armadillos, eagles, penguins, turtles, frogs, sharks, and butterflies and many, many more in this one-of-a-kind introduction to nature. For lovers of The Very Hungry Caterpillar and all bright young minds, this is the ultimate must-have animal encyclopedia.

This brand-new TV tie-in sticker book accompanies the exciting Pip and Posy animation series that is currently showing on television. The book is full of fun-filled activities that will delight fans of Pip and Posy, with dot-to-dot, colouring, search and find sticker scenes and much more to keep little hands and minds occupied.

Accelerate your toddler's education in first words and colors using this engaging book designed by a professional artist and licensed speech pathologist. Wishy Washy takes your young child on an adventure as they learn new words through life-like paintings, bright colors, and an animal friend who guides them along the way. This book is more dynamic than other basic first words or color books because its pictures and words were strategically chosen to start with early developing phonemes (b, p, m, d, t) and to teach your child words they can easily say or approximate at a very young age (9 months to 2 years old) like puppy vs. elephant. Wishy Washy also provides tips for parents to help them encourage verbal approximations (acceptable substitutes). Plus, this engaging book comes with an attached wooden paintbrush and faux paint palette--a tactile, interactive tool that will provide your child with multi-sensory learning and help them better retain information on each page.

Use your Magic Magnifying Glass to see inside a whole world of mind-boggling machines in this cutting edge interactive titlle, ideal for budding scientists, engineers, or other curious young minds! Se

Tiny Gardening! is a fun kit that caters to ANY age, for curious minds that are interested in botany, gardening, plants and flowers, all in a cute, approachable format.Enjoy gardening at your fingerti

A riveting look into the depths of evil and the craft of a criminal profiling from the New York Times bestselling authors of Mindhunter.“An eye-opening and chilling look into the minds of brutal murde

“Captures the ways that war can forever alter a child’s sense of order, morality, and security in the world. Strongly visual scenes…will long resonate in readers’ minds.” — Publishers Weekly (starred

An interactive instant classic for inquisitive young minds and budding book lovers. From the creator of the critically acclaimed Flip-Flap book, Hide and Sleep. Who loves books? Is it Rabbit? Is it Bi

Curious minds are rewarded with curious answers in a fantastical bedtime book by Mac Barnett and Isabelle Arsenault.Why is the ocean blue? What is the rain? What happened to the dinosaurs? It might be

Scattered Minds explodes the myth of attention deficit disorder as genetically based – and offers real hope and advice for children and adults who live with the condition. Gabor Maté is a revered physician who specializes in neurology, psychiatry and psychology – and himself has ADD. With wisdom gained through years of medical practice and research, Scattered Minds is a must-read for parents – and for anyone interested how experiences in infancy shape the biology and psychology of the human brain.Scattered Minds:- Demonstrates that ADD is not an inherited illness, but a reversible impairment and developmental delay- Explains that in ADD, circuits in the brain whose job is emotional self-regulation and attention control fail to develop in infancy – and why- Shows how ‘distractibility’ is the psychological product of life experience- Allows parents to understand what makes their ADD children tick, and adults with ADD to gain insights into their emotions and behaviours- Expresses optimism

An unnamed protagonist is on holiday with her new, much-married lover, in the company of the monstrously rich. 'How long would she last? It would be uppermost in all their minds.' Each day, while the

New York Times bestselling author Jodi Picoult is widely acclaimed for her keen insights into the hearts and minds of real people. Now she tells the emotionally riveting story of a family torn apart b

In this stunning anthology, 15 favorite fairytales have been retold for the #metoo generation. These princesses are smart, funny, and kind, and can do anything they set their minds to. They are:S

Baby's First Playbook: Peepo is an interactive activity book for busy little hands and minds. Babies will love to tug and twist the chunky tabs and find out who is playing peepo. With bright and funny

A busy and interactive reference book which answers all children's questions about how nature works. A great book to satisfy curious minds and answer all those pressing questions that just can't wait.

A simple but effective lift-the-flap book that explains the facts of the life to young children with easy, comprehensible text. Lots of questions for inquisitive young minds. The colourful illustratio