Showing titles in Education & Learning

How does a group of children bounce back to find their previous drive of citizenship to build their community when they are afraid for their very lives? Come join The Adventures and see if you can find the hope needed to see the world as whole again.

Have you ever heard of a prickle of porcupines? Or a tower of giraffes? What about a parcel of penguins? This fun-filled romp through the animal kingdom introduces collective nouns for animals through wordplay. Clever rhymes bring these collective nouns to life in funny ways, making it easy to remember which terms and animals go together. A glossary in the back matter offers further explanation of words used as collective nouns, such as sleuth meaning "detective."

Listen or read along with three-time Paralympian swimmer, medal-winner and disability advocate Sarah Rose reads this this big-hearted guide to disability, full of words to know and questions to ask about life with disability.

It’s springtime at Winterhouse, and Elizabeth is settling into the joyful chaos of her new home. But it isn’t long before she and Freddy are drawn into an ominous new mystery. Guests at the hotel start behaving oddly, and Elizabeth’s powers manifest in thrilling - sometimes frightening - new ways. As unnatural tremors shake the foundations of Winterhouse, Elizabeth hears cries for help from Gracella Winters, a villain she’d thought dead and gone for good.

When cousins Dennis and Mellie decide to get a dog, they consider carefully what breed would be best for each family. For example, Dennis wants a big dog, but Mellie wants tiny. He has no other pets, but she has other pets that a dog must get along with. They consider different dog personalities, family situations, and personal preferences. Dennis writes an opinion essay for his teacher, Mrs. Shirky. But will his essay convince his parents to get the dog of his dreams?

When Alice defeated her uncle Geryon and declared war on the totalitarian ways of the Old Readers, she knew she would have a hard fight ahead. What she didn't anticipate was the ruthlessness of the Old Reader - who can control magic and enter worlds through books. All the creatures she promised to liberate and protect are being threatened, and slowly all of Alice's defenses are being worn away. So when Ending (the giant cat-like creature who guards the magical labyrinth in Geryon's library) hints at a dangerous final solution, Alice jumps at the chance.

Fun music and rhyming lyrics will teach kids how to count by 2s, 5s, and 10s. This fun math technique is called skip counting.

Struggling to teach your kid? Want your children to love math? You might doubt yourself whether your children do not like math or I could not teach my children at all. With the right technique, your children will be the one who love math. In this audiobook, you'll discover: Easy and powerful method for addition from one-10, interactive learning experiences, loads of fun addition problems, multiple completion opportunities, the focus grabbing technique that your children will learn math, and much more.

In today's fast and techy world, we sometimes forget the simple (but very important!) stuff. That's why this book is here to teach our young ones what matters most. Whether it's standing up to school bullies or acing all their school exams, this book's got it covered.

How does someone become a U.S. army soldier? What do soldiers do? Learn about how U.S. army soldiers work, train, and more!

Under Egypt’s wind-swept sands, mummies and breathtaking treasure await those savvy and daring enough to seek them out. Intrepid archaeologist Zahi Hawass is one such adventurer, having made major discoveries in the pyramids at Giza and the Valley of the Golden Mummies.

Drawing examples from sport, science and even business, Dare to Be You empowers young listeners to follow their own path, love what makes them different and question the world around them. With You Are Awesome's trademark mix of hilarious text, stylish illustration, personal insights and inspiring real-life examples, including Greta Thunberg and Malala Yousafzai, Matthew Syed introduces children to the power of diverse thinking. When you stop doubting yourself, embrace change and let your kindness loose, you become your own action hero.

Probability and odds are calculated by counting all the times something might happen and then how many times one particular outcome does happen.

Make learning the alphabet easy and exciting with Alphabet Anatomy, the ultimate ABC book for kids that teaches letter recognition, phonics, and handwriting skills in a fun, rhyming way. This early literacy book helps children understand how letters are formed, their sounds, and their structure. A perfect foundation for reading and writing success!

One night, after awakening from a terrible dream, a young boy heads out on his bike. Soon he arrives at a mysterious cave, which he feels an urge to explore. Inside, a giant, deadly worm has trapped the Librarian! Now, the boy is in danger as well. Fully translated Spanish text.

Nuclear weapon bunkers keep the world's dangerous nuclear weapons safe. Guards, electronic security systems, and barriers protect the bunkers. Learn more about these high-security places!

Upbeat, fun music will help kids learn addition facts for 4.

At a comic convention, a boy picks up an issue showcasing an oozy villain named the Glob. But then the cover starts to swirl. Slime drips out. The Glob is free from the pages of the comic book, and it’s hungry! This looks like a job for the greatest hero of all . . . the Librarian!

Provides an introduction to banks and banking, including what the workers do, why customers come into banks, and explains what happens to old money.

In 2018, the gaming industry made over 100 billion dollars worldwide. Professional gamers, designers, programmers, and writers all received some of that money. Learn about the different jobs in video games, and maybe someday you'll get paid to game.