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Provides an introduction to addition, subtraction, and multiplication through a collection of math riddles that are enhanced by amusing verse and colorful illustrations, complete with solutions and ta

Problem-solving therapy (PST) is part of psychology's trend away from psychopathology to positive aspects of coping with life. This update of the 1999 edition reflects growing support for the theory a

Writing for a Change shows teachers how to engage students in “real world” problem-solving activities that can help them to acquire voice, authority, and passion for both reading and writ

The newly revised Second Edtion of this distinctive text uniquely blends interesting problems with strategies, tools, and techniques to develop mathematical skill and intuition necessary for problem

This book introduces students to the process of doing mathematics and prepares them to succeed in higher-level mathematics courses. By discussing proof techniques, problem solving methods, and the und

International mathematics consultant Ben-Hur presents an approach to primary school math instruction that incorporates the conceptual, cognitive, and meta-cognitive functions of learning and thinking

Get a better grade in Physics Solving physics problems can be challenging at times. But with hard work and the right study tools, you can learn the language of physics and get the grade you want

This is the first serious book about coaching deeply rooted in a long and varied therapeutical tradition that at the same time translates insights from that tradition into clear and crisp models for p

Critical inquiry, critical thinking and problem-solving are key concepts in contemporary physical education. But how do physical educators actually do critical inquiry and critical thinking? Critical

This concise text, first published in 2003, is for a one-semester course for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students in engineering, science, and mathematics, and can also serve as a quick reference for professionals. The major topics in ordinary differential equations, initial value problems, boundary value problems, and delay differential equations, are usually taught in three separate semester-long courses. This single book provides a sound treatment of all three in fewer than 300 pages. Each chapter begins with a discussion of the 'facts of life' for the problem, mainly by means of examples. Numerical methods for the problem are then developed, but only those methods most widely used. The treatment of each method is brief and technical issues are minimized, but all the issues important in practice and for understanding the codes are discussed. The last part of each chapter is a tutorial that shows how to solve problems by means of small, but realistic, examples.

This concise text, first published in 2003, is for a one-semester course for upper-level undergraduates and beginning graduate students in engineering, science, and mathematics, and can also serve as a quick reference for professionals. The major topics in ordinary differential equations, initial value problems, boundary value problems, and delay differential equations, are usually taught in three separate semester-long courses. This single book provides a sound treatment of all three in fewer than 300 pages. Each chapter begins with a discussion of the 'facts of life' for the problem, mainly by means of examples. Numerical methods for the problem are then developed, but only those methods most widely used. The treatment of each method is brief and technical issues are minimized, but all the issues important in practice and for understanding the codes are discussed. The last part of each chapter is a tutorial that shows how to solve problems by means of small, but realistic, examples.

Koen (mechanical engineering, U. of Texas-Austin) begins with a discussion of problems that call for the talents of the engineer and the frequency with which these situations arise. He then defines t

Encourages a self-teaching approach to elementary science, in which critical thinking and problem solving skills are used to enhance what is learned in the classroom.

Flex mental muscles with our unique math bookstargeted to struggling readersStraightforward explanations and step-by-step instructions helpstruggling readers conquer math conceptsReal-life examples en

Make training more REAL than ever before!You've got groups, facilitated by managers or team members, conducting project planning and problem solving. You've got relatively few formal trainers and inst

Creativity informs all learning, but can it be taught? This book answers a resounding yes! It also shows you exactly how to nourish creativity and problem-solving abilities in your students. After pre

This comprehensive book helps students tap into the power of MapleR, thereby simplifying the computations and graphics that are often required in the practical use of mathematics. Numerous examples an

This book explains the principles of effective communication and demonstrates how techniques adopted from theoretical models like operant learning, classical learning, social learning, and cognitive t

"Introduction to Computational Science" was developed over a period of two years at the University of Utah Department of Computer Science in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Energy-funded Under

This book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the International Conference on Evolutionary Computation held jointly with the 4th Conference on Parallel Problem Solving from Nature, PPSN IV, in Ber

The author covers fourteen tools to help you find the information you need and offers step-by-step instructions for constructing each one. He shows you how these tools can be combined with a set of si

Seven case studies demonstrate how the age-old Hawaiian process of family problem-solving can be adapted in innovative ways and applied successfully today to situations ranging from social work with H

Foster early learning and problem-solving skills with this beautifully crafted wooden peg puzzle featuring Tabitha Paige's signature watercolor farm animals. Tabitha Paige's beloved watercolor animals come to life in a timeless, tactile way with this premium wooden peg puzzle for toddlers and preschoolers. Designed for little hands, each of the 8 large, easy-to-grasp animal shapes fits neatly into its corresponding slot, encouraging shape recognition, animal vocabulary, and hand-eye coordination. Plus, the back of the puzzle board features a bonus farm scene for interactive play and storytelling. Crafted from sturdy, child-safe wood and printed with Tabitha's warm, lifelike artwork, this puzzle blends play with learning, making it a beautiful addition to any nursery or playroom. Parents will love its educational value, and children will delight in the charming farm friends waiting to be discovered.

Packed with illustrations, action and fun, the How to Train Your Dragon School series is perfect for young readers, and the millions of How To Train Your Dragon fans worldwide. Disastrous Lesson Number Two: Boarding-An-Enemy-Ship-At-Sea Hiccup and his fellow Vikings are SUPPOSED to be learning about enemy ships at sea. But when they come across a mysterious vessel, with a ripped sail and nobody driving it, Hiccup's heart sinks. There is something deeply spooky about this ship. They really, really shouldn't get onboard. But... like on so many occasions in Hiccup's life, they are going to do it anyway. Read them all! Hiccup and his dragons have many adventures to share! Doom of the Darkwing (#1) Fight of the Flamestrike (#2)

Twins Ike and Iris Carter race from D.C. to Paris to New York on the trail of one of America's most iconic treasures, before it disappears like smoke. The second book in a breathtaking and hilarious middle grade action-adventure series. Fresh off saving the French Four--a quartet of American treasures--and their mom's museum, Carter twins Ike and Iris are back in Washington, D.C. when they're summoned to the National Archives by the FBI Art Crimes Team because the Statue of Liberty is missing. Well, not the statue. But pieces of the flame packed away in 1916 have somehow vanished. The Smithsonian has organized an elaborate, high-profile event around the artifacts in six days -- with the presidents of both the U.S. and France set to attend --and the flame's absence will be a national embarrassment. The National Archive Hunters jump into action, learning everything they can about Lady Liberty's construction, including that Gustave Eiffel helped original sculptor Frederic Bartholdi by des

Who can dig the park out of the mud? Digger Daisy and her awesome excavator sure can! They scoop and dump. They lift and load. They clean the mess to clear the road. Digger Daisy and her team are called when rain floods a local park with mud, trees, and rocks. With Daisy in the lead, a team of excavators, diggers, backhoes, and dump trucks begin cleaning up. But when a digger gets stuck in the mud, can Daisy finish the job? With clever problem solving and some helpful beavers, Digger Daisy saves the day. The Big Jobs, Bold Women series introduces kids to strong women in tough hands-on jobs. Don't miss Firefighter Flo!, Crane Jane!, and Plumber Pearl! With dynamic artwork from Dan Yaccarino, Nickelodeon character designer for The Backyardigans, and energetic verse from Andrea Zimmerman, best-selling author of Trashy Town, Digger Daisy is the perfect book for the kids who love big construction trucks.

Pillow the adorable round bear and Fae the shape-shifting fairy are back in this second graphic novel for early readers, perfect for fans of Narwhal & Jelly, Pizza and Taco, and Pokemon. Includes a bonus sticker sheet to start your own badge collection! Pillow the round, fluffy bear is on a mission to become a hero, one badge at a time! He's already earned plenty of Hero Badges, but when a mysterious troublemaker stirs up chaos in town, Pillow spots the perfect chance to earn his next one. But not everything is as it seems. . . . With the help of his shape-shifting best friend, Fae, Pillow must crack the case, clear some names, and collect even more badges. Teamwork, problem-solving, and lots of laugh-out-loud moments await in this second adventure of the Badge Quest graphic novel series. Pok?c)mon meets Boy and Girl Scouts in this laugh-out-loud sequel in the Badge Quest graphic novel series! Pillow and Fae must work together to uncover the truth, prove their heroism, and collect

Have you ever wondered how AI came to be? How did ChatGPT develop? Who is “Siri”? Find out everything you need to know about the rise of AI and advancing technology, including future applications and concerns, in this informative book that features 16 pages of photos.It all began in 1822 when an English mathematician created the “Difference Engine,” the world’s first mechanical calculating machine. Fast-forward two hundred years, and cars are beginning to drive themselves! How did this technology advance? Over a series of trials and errors, steps forward and back, AI, or artificial intelligence, has most steadily developed since the 1950s. By the '90s, AI technology began interacting with people in laboratories and at conferences, dazzling the world with its impressive knowledge and capabilities. The simulation of human intelligence by machines continues to revolutionize healthcare, transportation, and efficiency across the world. Learn all about this problem-solving facet of the compu

BATTLE AT FEI RIVERAs the northern emperor Fu Jian prepares to march on the south with an army of the undead, Chen Xing and his ragtag team of exorcists make one final, desperate attempt to convince him to reconsider. But even if Fu Jian abandons his unwitting alliance with the forces of darkness, that will only delay the plans of the Demon God Chiyou, not bring them to an end—and Chen Xing is no closer to solving the mystery of the Dinghai Pearl and releasing the Spiritual Qi of the Heavens and Earth, without which he knows they have no chance of defeating their ultimate foe. Xiang Shu, meanwhile, makes a drastic decision to solve what to him is the more pressing problem: Chen Xing’s imminent, fated death. Other forces are at work here, though, than the exorcists and their enemies, and when the pivotal moment arrives, nothing goes as either Xiang Shu or Chen Xing could possibly have planned…Series Overview: Once, ancient China was brimming with magic…but three hundred years ago, the S

Get stickering in a galaxy far, far away with this official Star Wars™: The Mandalorian™ sticker book, filled with fun facts about the series, more than 1,000 stickers, and loads of Grogu action!This complete collection contains stickers of all of your favourite characters from Star Wars: The Mandalorian, including Grogu, Din Djarin, and Bo-Katan Kryze. Learn more about incredible vehicles such as the Mandalorian’s N-1 starfighter, and fascinating locations like the terrifying mines of Mandalore. Fans can even create their own amazing sticker scenes!Discover gorgeous stickers and engaging facts about the hit Star Wars series:*Over 1,000 stickers: Keep young Star Wars fans busy for hours with a wealth of stickers featuring characters, creatures, vehicles and more from Star Wars: The Mandalorian*Officially licensed Star Wars sticker book: Created in close collaboration with Lucasfilm and featuring fan-favourite characters*The perfect Star Wars gift for kids: Children learning to read wil

Full of evil plans gone wrong, hilarious hijinks, and a quirky but determined female super villain, Super Villains in Training is a brand-new full-color early chapter book series for younger children who aren't quite ready to read the bestselling series, The Bad Guys!Pick a book. Grow a Reader!This series is part of Scholastic's early chapter book line, Branches, aimed at newly independent readers. With easy-to-read text, high-interest content, fast-paced plots, and illustrations on every page, these books will boost reading confidence and stamina. Branches books help readers grow!In this brand-new early chapter book series, Vicky von Evil has one goal--learn how to become the baddest, most dangerous villain of all time! The only problem is, being evil is way harder than it looks. Full of not-so-evil mess ups and action-packed hijinks, join Vicky and her best friend Will Wickedson on their wild adventures as they enroll in SVT, a top academy for all super villains in training. Together

The engaging story of a child who finds it difficult to read.World Illustration Awards - Children's Publishing Winner 2024From the creator of the Waterstones Prize-shortlisted Wolf and Bear, an inspiring story about a child lost in a forest of letters. The perfect book to share with children with dyslexia and other neurodivergence to encourage problem-solving and build confidence.Verbs, also known as action words, can be pesky things to master and nobody understands the struggle better than the young child in Wiggling Words. Skip, trip, fumble and fall with them as they discover that even though words can be tricky, they can be fun too!Written and illustrated by Kate Rolfe, winner of the prestigious V&A Student Illustrator of the Year and Macmillan Prize for Illustration runner-up.

An innovative board book design that lets toddlers place three chunky shapes into matching slots. This bold, bright board book makes learning about shapes and first words endlessly fun. Three chunky circles, featuring 6 bright colours, attach to the book with colourful ribbons to create an engaging colour-sorting game, perfect for children from one to three years.The shapes slot into a die-cut on the page, with satisfying ease, completing a variety of images, from an ice cream cone to a branch full of bugs. Matching the colours aids children in their fine motor skills, hand-eye co-ordination and problem-solving skills. Each spread also introduces popular first words, making this the ideal book to learn from while having fun.Illustrated in vivid colour and effortless style by Polish artist Susie Hammer. Also available: Match the Shape

故事從Paddington找不到帽子開始，小讀者可以掀開柔軟的毛氈翻頁，一起幫他尋找，還會發現他一時戴錯帽子的可愛模樣。閱讀過程中，孩子在觀察與猜測間培養專注力，也在翻動之間練習手部精細動作。本書節奏輕快，重複性高，適合反覆共讀，在笑聲中建立自信與探索的樂趣。The brilliantly playful new for 2026 felt flaps Paddington board book perfect for young children and babiesJoin Paddington on a delightful new felt-flap adventure to find his lost hat!This charming board book invites little ones to lift the soft felt flaps to look for his lost hat, and spot when he puts on the wrong one! It's very funny and perfect for developing young children's fine motor skills, problem-solving ability and imagination.Featuring images from the hugely successful Paddington TV series, and with soft felt flaps perfect for little hands, young children will love turning the pages to find out where Paddington's hat has gone!Key Features:Soft felt flaps easy for little hands to lift and play withEngaging story that promotes problem-solving and curiosityBright, colorful images from the award-winning TV showDurable pages designed for repeated read

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and finds things are magically changing allaround them, whether they like it or not. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book perfect for early elementary school readers!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. It's Fallnow but Blue doesn't want to let go of the sunshine from summer. Does everything have tochange? Then, Blue discovers they aren't the only one who's not ready for change. Asthey deliver magical baked goods all over town, Blue helps their neighbors get used to newthings. . . and in the process finds the magic of change!Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the besthelper they can be in their whimsical little townFresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #1:Sweet Magic!

Welcome to the most magical bakery -- Witchycakes! Little Blue, a witch-in-training, delivers baked goods all over their town, and helps their neighbors with a touch of magic. Cozy up with this sweet chapter book with irresisitible full-color art on every page!In a magical bakery called Witchycakes there's a young witch-to-be named Blue. Blue's Mama bakes with magic and Blue makes the deliveries! They ride their bike all over town with their basket filled with magical scones, tartes, and pies to deliver. There's always something going on in Shelville and Blue loves to help their neighbors -- especially if helping them means they get to use a little bit of magic.Cook up some love with Blue as they use magic and problem-solving to be the best helper they can be in their whimsical little town. And there's a special magical recipe at the end of the book!Fresh from the oven. . . another WITCHYCAKES book! Don't miss Witchycakes #2:Changing Magic

Learning how to read should be a walk in the dog park! Follow four curious canines on letter-replacement adventures in this phonics-based early reader series starter from Theodor Seuss Geisel Medalist Ethan Long.Meet the Letter Setters! When their BONE is GONE, these dynamic dogs—Patrick (an Irish Setter), R.W. (a Red and White Setter), Victoria (an English Setter), and Gordy (a Gordon Setter)—sound the GONG and spring into action to retrieve their tasty treat.In this engaging new early reader series from acclaimed author-illustrator Ethan Long, each story starts out with a four letter word. On the next page, one swapped letter makes a new word—and a new canine caper for little ones learning how to read! As this fresh and fun device propels the pups into silly, slapstick sequences, phonics help readers to discover new words, study how words relate to each other, and observe how text and pictures support one another.Geisel Medalist Ethan Long’s expressive artwork shines in these energet