ABCs of geography: simple explanations of complex concepts like distance, pla…

The perfect introduction to social studies and geography for kids ― from the creator of Baby University! From Andes and fjord to volcano and zoning, it's never to early to become a geography buff! With bright illustrations and text written by experts, ABCs of Geography is the perfect book for enlightening the next generation of geniuses.

The complete guide to absolutely everything: adventures in math and science

Geneticist Adam Rutherford and mathematician Hannah Fry guide readers through time and space, through our bodies and brains, showing how emotions shape our view of reality, how our minds tell us lies, and why a mostly bald and curious ape decided to begin poking at the fabric of the universe.

Poetry comics

From the cloud-gazing hours of early spring to the lost bicycles of late autumn, Grant Snider’s brilliantly illustrated Poetry Comics will take you climbing, floating, swimming, and tumbling through all the year’s ups, downs, and in-betweens. He proves that absolutely everything, momentous or minuscule, is worthy of attention, whether snail shells, building blocks, the lamented late bus, or…

Max in the house of spies; a tale of world war ii

Max Bretzfeld doesn’t want to move to London. Leaving home is hard and Max is alone for the first time in his life. But not for long. Max is surprised to discover that he’s been joined by two unexpected traveling companions, one on each shoulder, a kobold and a dybbuk named Berg and Stein. Germany is becoming more and more dangerous for Jewish families, but Max is determined to find a…

Teaching green : The elementary years - Hands on learning in grades K-5

Teaching Green—The Elementary Years is designed for anyone working with young people in kindergarten through grade five, whether in schools or informal education settings. It offers 50 kid-tested teaching strategies that promote interdisciplinary hands-on learning about natural systems and foster critical thinking about environmental issues, both local and global. The book includes background…

Hidden potential: the science of achieving greater things

We live in a world that's obsessed with talent. But admiring people who start out innate advantages leads us to overlook the distance we ourselves can travel

100 facts: world wonders

100 Facts World Wonders is bursting with amazing facts, images and activities about ancient and modern wonders of our world. Kids learn more easily with bite-sized information Photographs and artworks aid children who learn through visual prompts Activities allow children to put what they have learned into practice 100 Facts World Wonders contains key topics about famous landmarks and nat…

The Little Bully

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Think again: the power of knowing what you don't know

Intelligence is usually seen as the ability to think and learn, but in a rapidly changing world, there's another set of cognitive skills that might matter the ability to rethink and unlearn. In our daily lives, too many of us favor the comfort of conviction over the discomfort of doubt. We listen to opinions that make us feel good, instead of ideas that make us think hard. We see disagreement a…

Sorting Out Worry

Pointing out that worrying distracts us from what is important and from enhancing our lives, this guide provides practical techniques for identifying things that cause worry, controlling worry, sorting out problems quickly, and enjoying the challenges of life in a positive way.