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Series
Publisher
Cheriton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
Do worries about writing leave you in a spin? Does the idea of storytelling spook you? And do words wriggle out of your reach when you need to write them down?Well, writing rookie, help is at hand! Learn to love writing with this fun and informative book.
Publisher
DK Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2016.
Language
English
Description
Help Your Kids with Study Skills is a unique step-by-step visual guide with invaluable advice on how to support your child's classwork, homework, and revision, with effective study methods that suit a range of learning styles for the third grade level and beyond.From exploring your child's preferred learning approach to using mind maps, flow charts, and mnemonic devices to handling test preparation and exam-day anxiety, this guide can help you place...
Author
Publisher
St. Martin's Essentials
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
A book for learners of all ages containing the best and most updated advice on learning from neuroscience and cognitive psychology. Do you spend too much time learning with disappointing results? Do you find it difficult to remember what you read? Do you put off studying because it's boring and you're easily distracted? This book is for you. Dr. Barbara Oakley and Olav Schewe have both struggled in the past with their learning. But they have found...
Author
Publisher
American Academy of Pediatrics
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"Organized children are raised, not born. That's the philosophy behind this confidence-building, sanity-saving book. Fostering organized thinking in your child will help with concrete concerns (think a tidier bedroom!) and build critical life skills like learning to plan and grasping the big picture. Dr. Korb's 5 Steps to Raising an Organized Child apply to all ages. So, whether you have an infant or a teenager, it's never too late (or too early!)...
Author
Publisher
Gallery Books
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"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, the tendency is to focus on the mental tasks that we control...
Author
Series
Creepy tales! volume 3
Pub. Date
[2022]
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 2.7 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Formats
Description
"When Jasper Rabbit finds a purple crayon willing to do his schoolwork for him, he is elated--at first"--
Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Taking the Stress out of Homework breaks down for parents exactly when and how to offer homework support. Whether your child's stress point is executive functioning--the ability to plan or organize--or a subject-specific struggle in math, reading, writing, or standardized test-preparation, Abby and Brian use real-life stories to provide individualized, actionable advice." -- Amazon.com.
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
Por qué aprender es difícil y cómo puedes hacerlo fácil En esta revolucionaria, completa y accesible guía sobre cómo aprende el cerebro, descubrirás cómo estudiar de manera más eficiente y efectiva, podrás evitar el estrés de los exámenes y, lo que es mejor, disfrutarás aprendiendo. Cuando estudiamos, tendemos a centrarnos en aquellas tareas que controlamos más fácilmente -como subrayar y releer-, pero estas prácticas sólo nos proporcionan...
Author
Publisher
Adams Media
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
College survival just got graphic! There's so much more to college than course guides and picking your dorm. From doing your own laundry to making friends to scoring a job and staying healthy, there's no shortage of things to figure out! No need to panic. The Infographic guide to college has you covered with illustrated, realistic advice on how to: avoid the freshman 15, ace your exams, declare a major, master study habits, get around town, get along...
Author
Series
Publisher
Cheriton Children's Books
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"Do research projects leave you reeling? Does the idea of fact-finding freak you out? And would you rather visit the dentist than visit the library? Well, research rookie, help is at hand! Learn how to research like a pro with this fun and informative book. Full of great tips, hacks, and step-by-step guides, this is the ideal resource for every student."--
Author
Publisher
Ediciones Obelisco
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
Español
Description
"A surprisingly easy way to master any subject, regardless of whether or not you are a good student. We all have the tools to learn what, by nature, costs us more, the secret lies in understanding how the brain works to unleash all its potential "-
"Una manera sorprendentemente f̀cil de dominar cualquier asignatura, con independencia de si eres o no un buen estudiante. Todos tenemos las herramientas para aprender aquello que, por naturaleza, nos...
Author
Series
Big Nate comix volume 3
Publisher
Harper
Pub. Date
c2013.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 2.5 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
"Nate thinks studying is no sweat. But Francis isn't so sure. Can Francis convince Nate to hit the books? Or will Nate's genius wow everyone?"--Back cover.
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