"Our goal in this book is to describe the instruction that children need to help them transition from learning from their own experiences to learning from text and from developing listening comprehension to reading comprehension. We provide descriptions of research-validated practices that can be implemented in preschool to grade 2 classrooms so that children improve their comprehension and can articulate their understanding in both oral and written...

"Have you ever tried to share your favorite treat with friends but didn't know how to split it up evenly? A basic explanation of fractions, decimals, and percents and how we use them every single day is explored through diagrams, photos, and informative and engaging text in this newest addition to the How Do series."--

Three-dimensional art is bold, tactile, and fun{u2014}in other words, perfect for children who love to get their hands dirty. Three-Dimensional Art Adventures introduces young artists, ages 6 and up, to groundbreaking masterpieces and fresh techniques, then lets them loose. Children will: -- Weave a tapestry using yarn and a shoebox loom -- Use found and recycled materials to assemble a still-life collage -- Tie-dye a T-shirt using several pattern-creation...

"Why do NBA players only have 24 seconds to score a basket? What's the geometry behind making the perfect shot? Become a basketball pro and learn all about the numbers and math behind this popular sport. Numbers are everywhere in basketball--from the dimensions of the court to the points you can score to the digits on each player's jersey. In this awesome new book, you'll learn how these numbers make basketball the game we know and love today, and...

This is a resource book for parents who wish to play an active role in promoting their children's intelligent habits of mind.

"Every page of this innovative picture book contains a thoughtfully designed set of four shapes and the question 'Which one doesn't belong?' Each of the shapes could be a correct answer to the question. Because there is no one right answer, children naturally shift their focus to justifications and arguments based on the shapes' geometric properties."--

"Fun and easy art-appreciation activities abound in this resource that features over 60 great artists across the ages. A concise biography for each artist tells why his or her work is important, and a kid-tested art activity tries out the artist's approach. Young artists will sketch inventive designs in the style of da Vinci and draw in a nature notebook like Audubon. To understand Rodin, they will create a clay carving. Picasso will inspire a fractured...