Willingham, Daniel T.
Summary: "Written by a cognitive psychologist who has spent decades studying low we learn, OUTSMART YOUR BRAIN is the definitive guide to help students master the skills of understanding material and retaining information. In clear, accessible prose, Dan Willingham lays out the techniques necessary for students at any stage to succeed and thrive when learning, studying, and taking exams. When studying,...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Gallery Books 2023
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 370.15 WILOakley, Barbara A.
Summary: "A surprisingly simple way for students to master any subject--based on one of the world's most popular online courses and the bestselling book A Mind for Numbers and its wildly popular online companion course "Learning How to Learn" have empowered more than two million learners of all ages from around the world to master subjects that they once struggled with. Fans often wish they'd discovered...
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Publisher / Publication Date: TarcherPerigee 2018
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: The C.S. Lewis Bible draws upon Lewis's spiritual classics and pairs them alongside the full text of the NRSV Bible.
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Publisher / Publication Date: HarperOne 2010
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Why do students fall into the plagiarism trap? How does it hold a young person back on the journey toward self-reliance? Is it possible to "steal" material without knowing it? This program addresses the widespread ethical and legal problem of plagiarism, examining reasons used to justify content theft and the wide variety of forms it can take. Students and teachers talk frankly on-screen about...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Films Media Group 2005
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Summary: "The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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1 available in JPT Launchpad, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD ENGU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Summary: American Government: In the United States, the government gets its power to govern from the people. We have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people. Citizens in the United States shape their government and its policies, so they must learn about important public issues and get involved in their communities. Learning about American government helps you understand your...
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Publisher / Publication Date: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services 2017
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 323.623 LEASummary: Encourages the development of number concepts, from basic counting to multiplication and division, through manipulation of cubes of 10 different colors, which can be snapped together.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Didax, Inc. 2010
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1 available in Juvenile Cares Kits, Call number: CARES KIT 14Summary: "The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, curiosity. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The goal of the Engineering & Design Module is to teach kids to recognize challenges, turn them into opportunities, and identify scalable solutions to solve them. Topics in this module include puzzles, invention, construction, machines, architecture, and curiosity."--Container
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Our hands-on kit highlights the life cycles of butterflies, chickens, and frogs - with five realistic manipulatives for each animal. Children can put them in sequential order or compare one animal's life cycle to another"--Container
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Publisher / Publication Date: Lakeshore Learning Materials 2003
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "The goal of the Technology & Space Module is to build kids' fascination with the solutions of tomorrow and get them excited to look beyond the world they see today. Topics in this module include mechanics, astronomy, robotics, coding, communication. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the...
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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1 available in JPT Launchpad, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD TECSummary: "The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Playaway Products, LLC 2023
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1 available in JPT Launchpad, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD NATSummary: "Elementary students will play their way through these action-packed games and adventures that will keep them learning and exploring all summer long. Improve hand-eye coordination and problem-solving speed; Practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division; Explore basic physics; Learn Spanish vocabulary."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2020
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: "Kids will develop their problem solving skills while exploring the world through stories, music, language, and culture. The apps on this pack explore diverse characters and cultures. Discover the power of positive choices ; Read about historical figures ; See why it's important to take care of the environment ; Learn multiple languages."--
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Publisher / Publication Date: 2019
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1 available in JPT Launchpad, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD ONESummary: "The goal of the Nature & Environment Module is to ignite kids' curiosity to explore the connectedness of the natural world around them. Topics in this module include cause and effect, biology, plants, weather, geology, wildlife. STEAM Academy offers an interdisciplinary approach that weaves together the science, technology, engineering, art, and math skills learned in the classroom and...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2022
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Place a hold to request this item.Summary: Teaching kids about science is fun and engaging with the Folkmanis® Frog Life Cycle. Marvel at the extraordinary design of this three-stage toy. In the first stage, the lenticular printed egg comes alive with motion. Next, utilize the zippers to tuck and reveal the tadpole stage into the frog stage as you animate the mouth to tell the story of metamorphosis.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Folkmanis, Inc. 2018
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Summary: Engaging, fun and effective, these challenge cards provide a hands-on approach to STEM instruction. Features activities that can be performed independently, in small groups, or as a whole-class activity.
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Publisher / Publication Date: Carson-Dellosa Publishing Group 2018
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1 available in STEM Kits, Call number: J STEM KIT 26Summary: The Bahia bass buffalo drums produce a low frequency bass tone that is found in many traditional drums from Africa, Brazil, and the indigenous cultures of the Americas. Manufactured with the vinyl Bahia bass fixed pre-tuned drumhead and Remo patented Acoustic on drum shells, produce the same tonal characteristic found on traditional wood shell drums with excellent projection and enhanced...
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Publisher / Publication Date: Remo, Inc. 2012
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Place a hold to request this item.Sarnowski, Claire
Summary: "The true story of a young girl and a Holocaust survivor whose friendship led to a significant change in their community and beyond"--
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Publisher / Publication Date: Little, Brown and Company 2024
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1 available in Juvenile Nonfiction, Call number: J 920 SARSummary: "These interactive activities will help kids learn about everything from emotions and healthy habits to education fundamentals. Recognize letters, colors, and shapes; Practice creative problem solving; Discover different emotions; Develop reading, writing, and spelling skills."--Publisher description.
Format: software, multimedia
Publisher / Publication Date: Findaway World, LLC 2019
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1 available in Juvenile, Call number: J LAUNCHPAD IMittleider, Jacob R.
Summary: "What is the Mittleider Gardening Method? A complete gardening system developed by Dr. Jacob R. Mittleider which guarantees high-yields, no guesswork, and success anywhere in the world."--Partial back cover
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Publisher / Publication Date: Food for Everyone Foundation 2021
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1 available in Adult Non-fiction, Call number: 635.9 MITSummary: The frame is constructed from cedar wood stave and the drum head is made from deer hide. The drum is stained with a walnut finish. Resonant and lively tone. These drums sound as beautiful as they look.
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Publisher / Publication Date: World Wide Drums 2012
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1 available in Sight and Sound Equipment, Call number: 10" frame drumSummary: Intended for teachers or parents to teach children about rocks and minerals using hands-on examination.
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Publisher / Publication Date: National Geographic Partners LLC 2021