Pre-Algebra/Algebra 1 is the first real taste of high school math, and for most kids it's like, uh-oh, we're not in Kansas anymore! But help is here from the The Big Fat Notebooks, the series that has single-handedly changed the study guide landscape for middle and high school kids, roaring along with tremendous success and reaching millions and millions of students. In the invaluable Big Fat N…
Sparked by observing teachers struggle to implement rich mathematics tasks to engage students in deep thinking, Peter Liljedahl has translated his 15 years of research into this practical guide on how to move toward a thinking classroom. Building Thinking Classrooms in Mathematics, Grades K-12 helps teachers implement 14 optimal practices for thinking that create an ideal setting for deep mathe…
This title offers a fascinating opportunity to literally view the world inside out. Each page presents an object, person or animal as seen through the x-ray lens, penetrating to the very core of physical matter.
It is human nature to try to understand, predict and control the weather that affects crops, wildlife and even one's mood. The world's favorite topic of conversation is also the subject of increasing scientific study.
Have you ever looked up into the sky and thought about the names of star groupings and where they came from? Through glossy pages situated in an easy-to-read layout, What Star gives in-depth explanations of star patterns and their history. Constellations are groupings of stars that resemble a pattern when an observer looks up into the night sky. Ancient civilizations designated 88 constellation…
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This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from building nests to migration and feeding habits. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detailed diagrams, and colour-coded sections make navigation through the topics easy and quick.
Mini Encyclopedia Rocks and Fossils is the mini book crammed with masses of knowledge about rocks, minerals and fossils. This compact, comprehensive children's encyclopedia uses clear, bulleted facts and incredible info panels to explain everything from the formation of rocks to how they change over time and who studies them. Every topic is supported by photographs, realistic artwork and detai…
Snakes have been revered and feared since ancient times-and for good reason: a king cobra packs enough venom to kill an elephant and an anaconda's jaws can open wide enough to swallow large prey whole! Featuring eye-popping illustrations that seem to spring off the page, this book will fascinate and raise your pulse at the same time!