What is love? Is lying always wrong? Is beauty a matter of fact, or a matter of taste? What is discrimination?The answers to these questions, and more, are examined in Philosophy for Teens: Questioni
It is not possible to teach someone to be creative. It is not possible to teach someone to be intelligent. It is, however, possible to teach students to use the creativity and intelligence they alread
It's never too early to start building thinking skills-skills that will spill over into other areas of the curriculum and into real life. Primarily Logic consists of a series of units designed to intr
Inspired by the popular mindset idea that hard work and effort can lead to success, this quick reference guide provides educators with an easy-to-read overview of ideas for ways to build a growth mind
London was once covered in a fog so polluted that it killed 12,000 people. The Aleppo earthquake killed 230,000 people, and a wall of water mysteriously wiped out the whole town of Burnam-on-the-Sea.
Space may be the "final frontier"—but how do we learn about it, look deeper into it, and live in it? The infographics in this book will rocket you through a universe of powerful telescopes, distant pr
The stock market is in the news every day, and even people who do not personally trade securities or intend to make a fortune by trading stocks have an interest in knowing something about the stock ma
Teacher preparation programs may not adequately train teachers in how to meet the needs of gifted and talented students in the regular classroom. Several states offer additional teacher preparation pr
Develop your students' imaginations through a series of guided activities in which they imagine different events or things. Scamper is a creative thinking technique that helps students imagine the wor
Assistive Technology in Special Education presents a wealth of practical, well-organized information to help families, teachers, and therapists find effective solutions for students with learning, lit
In this engaging design thinking adventure, students utilize STEM skills and creative thinking to research, design, and build prototypes of the underwater house of the future! After researching the ef
For elementary and secondary teachers, counselors, librarians, and media specialists, Karnes (gifted studies, U. of Southern Mississippi) and Stephens (education, Duke U.) provide a guide that explain
Each book in the 10 Performance-Based Projects series provides 10 ready-made projects designed to help students achieve higher levels of thinking and develop 21st-century skills. Projects are aligned
Students will love the challenge of solving these interest-grabbing puzzles. Each exercise is a lesson in cultural or global literacy as well as an opportunity to develop thinking and reference skills
What does it take to really succeed? Talent alone does not lead to success, but ability grows from perseverance, tenacity, and sustained effort over time. On the path to pursue high levels of achievem
