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English
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Offers tips on enlivening writing with vivid images, smoothing out sentences, silencing the dull passive voice, and adding rhythm to writing as well as demonstrating how to create a template that students can use when writing research papers for all subjects. In addition, web site references are cited throughout the text and brain ticklers (short quizzes) appear throughout the book with an answer key.
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Pub. Date
2015.
Language
English
Formats
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See the world in a whole new way! Acclaimed illustrator Julia Rothman combines art and science in this exciting and educational guide to the structure, function, and personality of the natural world. Explore the anatomy of a jellyfish, the inside of a volcano, monarch butterfly migration, how sunsets work, and much more. Rothman’s whimsical illustrations are paired with interactive activities that encourage curiosity and inspire you to look
...Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"This hands-on Big Fat Math Workbook equals being tutored by the best teacher in the school, through a recap of every key concept using definitions, examples, and special services like THINK, showing just how to get into the concept, and REMEMBER, summing up critical facts. Plus: Sample problems worked out step by step. 600 exercises and word problems. A solution process instead of an answer key to guide students through each problem they missed or...
Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
Using a full-color illustrated approach, a guide to parental math tutoring looks at every aspect of the challenging subject, from simple sums to simultaneous equations, in a book with simple explanations and clear illustrations that parents can share with their children.
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Series
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"How to Survive Middle School: Math is a highly illustrated, handy field guide that will help kids master the essential skills and lessons of middle school Math. With expert knowledge presented in a bold and fun format that's easy to read and understand, students will learn, explore, and practice the techniques and tools behind geometry, algebra, and more!"--
10) Math doesn't suck: how to survive middle school math without losing your mind or breaking a nail
Author
Pub. Date
[2008], c2007
Language
English
Description
Demystifies middle-school math concepts that are most challenging, sharing step-by-step instructions for developing real-world math skills, providing time-saving tips and tricks, and offering practice problems with detailed answers and explanations.
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Series
Pub. Date
©2006
Language
English
Description
"The author points out ways in which recognizing sound and letter patterns makes spelling easier. Also important are recognition of diphthongs, silent letters, compound and abbreviated words, contractions, homophones, homographs, prefixes, suffixes, and base words. "Brain tickler" problems challenge students' imaginations and test their learning progress. Barron's popular "Painless Series" of study guides for middle school and high school students...
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Pub. Date
2004-2008
Language
English
Description
Dr. Horstmeier delivers the sequel to her popular first book on teaching essential math used in daily living. Here, she continues with her proven, practical hands-on activities--with the help of games, manipulatives, props, and worksheets--to make learning more tangible for special-needs learners.
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Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"The key concepts of coding and computer science easily digested and summarized, with critical ideas clearly explained, doodles that illuminate tricky concepts, and quizzes to recap it all. Kids will explore the concepts of computer science, learn how websites are designed and created, and understand the fundamentals of coding with Scratch, Python, HTML, and CSS. Written by Grant Smith, a computer science education expert -- and vetted by an award-winning...
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Pub. Date
©2010
Language
English
Description
Actress and math genius Danica McKellar continues to shatter the "math nerd" stereotype by showing girls how to ace middle school math--and actually feel cool doing it! With Danica's trademark sass and style, this book tackles algebra: the most feared of all math classes and the most common roadblock to high school graduation. McKellar instantly puts her readers at ease, showing teenage girls--and anyone taking algebra--how to feel confident and master...
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Series
Pub. Date
©2012
Language
English
Description
"This fun and educational introduction to the exciting field of robotics the science of designing, building, and operating robots gives kids the basic tools for creating their own robots using ordinary craft materials and parts salvaged from recycled toys and other household devices. Early chapters teach budding roboticists how to create working models of robot hands and write pencil and paper computer programs, while later chapters show them how...
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Pub. Date
2014.
Language
English
Description
"This blend of authoritative historic overview and human interest stories recounts one of the most important eras in American history This educational activity book introduces young readers to the Industrial Revolution through the people, places, and inventions of the time, from the incredibly wealthy Rockefellers and Carnegies and the dingy and dangerous factories of the day to the creation of new forms of transportation and communication. By recounting...
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