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Learning How to Learn

How to Succeed in School Without Spending All Your Time Studying; A Guide for Kids and Teens

by Alistair McConville, Barbara Oakley PhD, Terrence Sejnowski PhD ...

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 NumbersA 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 ... Read more

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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 NumbersA 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
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Ancient Worlds

Travel Back in Time and Discover the First Great Civilizations

by DK ...

Series series DK Panorama
Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 600 CE, capturing in vivid detail moments that convey the cultural, technological, and organizational characteristics central to their success.From Sumer, the world's earliest civilization, to the heyday of the Mayan Empire, the tour crosses every continent, taking in developments in urban planning, art ... Read more

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Ancient Worlds is a tour through history's most influential civilizations between 3000 BCE and 600 CE, capturing in vivid detail moments that convey the cultural, technological, and organizational characteristics central to their success.From Sumer, the world's earliest civilization, to the heyday of the Mayan Empire, the tour crosses every continent, taking in developments in urban planning, art
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Dragons

Fearsome Monsters from Myth and Fiction

by Gerrie McCall ...

Series series Legendary & Scary
For centuries, folk tales about fierce, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated children and adults alike. Sometimes scary, sometimes surprisingly friendly, dragons are major characters in legends from all around the world. Dragons collects 20 of these mythical beasts from Chinese, Japanese, Babylonian, Mediterranean and Nordic mythology as well as examples from more recent fantasy literature, such ... Read more

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For centuries, folk tales about fierce, fire-breathing dragons have fascinated children and adults alike. Sometimes scary, sometimes surprisingly friendly, dragons are major characters in legends from all around the world. Dragons collects 20 of these mythical beasts from Chinese, Japanese, Babylonian, Mediterranean and Nordic mythology as well as examples from more recent fantasy literature, such
... Read more
The Good Luck Book

A Celebration of Global Traditions, Superstitions, and Folklore

by Heather Alexander ...

Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world!The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world’s most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won’t have heard of!). Discover ... Read more

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Ever wondered why we knock on wood, cross our fingers, or say "white rabbits" on the first day of the month? Dive in and learn about fascinating traditions and superstitions from all over the world!The Good Luck Book explores the surprising - and sometimes scary - history of the world’s most practiced traditions and superstitions (and plenty more that you probably won’t have heard of!). Discover
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Everything You Need to Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook

by Workman Publishing, Christy Needham ...

Series series Big Fat Notebook
Geometry? No problem!A lively, fully illustrated guide to acing high school geometry, with clear notes on the big ideas, helpful tips for memorizing processes and remembering definitions, and lively doodles that make math easier to understand (and fun to study).This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school geometry class, breaking down one big bad subject ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Geometry? No problem!A lively, fully illustrated guide to acing high school geometry, with clear notes on the big ideas, helpful tips for memorizing processes and remembering definitions, and lively doodles that make math easier to understand (and fun to study).This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school geometry class, breaking down one big bad subject
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Everything You Need to Ace Chemistry in One Big Fat Notebook

by Workman Publishing, Jennifer Swanson ...

Series series Big Fat Notebook
Chemistry? No problem!This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school chemistry class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. Learn to study better and get better grades using mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, educational doodles, and quizzes to recap it all.Including:Atoms, elements, compounds and mixturesThe periodic table... ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Chemistry? No problem!This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school chemistry class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. Learn to study better and get better grades using mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, educational doodles, and quizzes to recap it all.Including:Atoms, elements, compounds and mixturesThe periodic table...
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LEGO How to Build Everything!

by Jessica Farrell, Hannah Dolan, Nate Dias ...

Series series How to Build LEGO
Discover 200 LEGO® build ideas, featuring tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders!Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of LEGO building fun, featuring the best builds from across DK’s How to Build LEGO series! You’ll find LEGO models of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful pointers from the experts to guide you along the way.Be inspired by ... Read more

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Discover 200 LEGO® build ideas, featuring tips and techniques from expert LEGO builders!Go on a creative journey in this bumper book of LEGO building fun, featuring the best builds from across DK’s How to Build LEGO series! You’ll find LEGO models of all kinds to inspire you, from a hot-dog car to a towering T. rex, plus helpful pointers from the experts to guide you along the way.Be inspired by
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Cajas de cartón

The Circuit (Spanish Edition)

by Francisco Jiménez ...

Series Book 1 - Cajas de carton
El intenso relato del viaje de una familia a través de los campos de California viviendo una vida en constante movimiento, de campos de fresa a campos de algodón, y de campamentos a cobertizos de un ambiente.Narrada por un joven que anhela estudiar y obtener el derecho de elegir un hogar, esta es una historia de supervivencia, fe y esperanza. Un viaje que abrirá el corazón y la mente de los ... Read more

$5.99 USD

El intenso relato del viaje de una familia a través de los campos de California viviendo una vida en constante movimiento, de campos de fresa a campos de algodón, y de campamentos a cobertizos de un ambiente.Narrada por un joven que anhela estudiar y obtener el derecho de elegir un hogar, esta es una historia de supervivencia, fe y esperanza. Un viaje que abrirá el corazón y la mente de los
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Uncle John's Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader For Kids Only!

by Bathroom Readers' Institute ...

Quacky facts for curious kids from the master of weird trivia, Uncle John!It’s wacky and fun! It’s illustrated and easy to read! It’s a whole new twist on learning! And it’s FOR (curious) KIDS ONLY--boys, girls, kids who like to read, kids who don’t…even grown up kids. Go ahead, be curious! Inside ***Uncle John’s Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader***you’ll find 288 pages packed with strange science, ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Quacky facts for curious kids from the master of weird trivia, Uncle John!It’s wacky and fun! It’s illustrated and easy to read! It’s a whole new twist on learning! And it’s FOR (curious) KIDS ONLY--boys, girls, kids who like to read, kids who don’t…even grown up kids. Go ahead, be curious! Inside ***Uncle John’s Totally Quacked Bathroom Reader***you’ll find 288 pages packed with strange science,
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Good Behavior

by Nathan L. Henry ...

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an ... Read more

$11.99 USD

Jailed at age sixteen for armed robbery, Nathan Henry was the kind of teenager most parents and teachers have nightmares about. His crime was the culmination of a life lived on the edge: guns and drugs, sex and violence, all set against the ordinary backdrop of a one-stop light town in rural Indiana. Nate's personal history is both disturbing and fascinating. A rough childhood becomes an
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How Dare the Sun Rise

Memoirs of a War Child

by Sandra Uwiringiyimana, Abigail Pesta ...

Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word ... Read more

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Junior Library Guild Selection * New York Public Library's Best Books for Teens * Goodreads Choice Awards Nonfiction Finalist * Chicago Public Library’s Best of the Best Books for Teens: Nonfiction * 2018 Texas Topaz Nonfiction List * YALSA's 2018 Quick Picks List * Bank Street's 2018 Best Books of the Year“This gut-wrenching, poetic memoir reminds us that no life story can be reduced to the word
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Hawaiian Mythology. Illustrated

by Martha Warren Beckwith ...

Martha Warren Beckwith’s Hawaiian Mythology (first published in 1940) stands as a landmark work in the preservation and interpretation of the rich spiritual and narrative traditions of the Hawaiian people. As one of the foremost ethnographers of her time, Beckwith blends rigorous scholarship with deep cultural sensitivity, offering readers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Polynesian ... Read more

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Martha Warren Beckwith’s Hawaiian Mythology (first published in 1940) stands as a landmark work in the preservation and interpretation of the rich spiritual and narrative traditions of the Hawaiian people. As one of the foremost ethnographers of her time, Beckwith blends rigorous scholarship with deep cultural sensitivity, offering readers a comprehensive and engaging exploration of Polynesian
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Uncle Tom's Cabin

by Harriet Beecher Stowe ...

Series series Aladdin Classics
Uncle Tom's Cabin was a sensation upon its publication in 1852. In its first year it sold 300,000 copies, and has since been translated into more than twenty languages. This powerful story of one slave's unbreakable spirit holds an important place in American history, as it helped solidify the anti-slavery sentiments of the North, and moved a nation to civil war. ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Uncle Tom's Cabin was a sensation upon its publication in 1852. In its first year it sold 300,000 copies, and has since been translated into more than twenty languages. This powerful story of one slave's unbreakable spirit holds an important place in American history, as it helped solidify the anti-slavery sentiments of the North, and moved a nation to civil war.
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Queer Ducks (and Other Animals)

The Natural World of Animal Sexuality

by Eliot Schrefer ...

Illustrated by Jules Zuckerberg ...

NPR's "All Things Considered," calls Queer Ducks "teenager-friendly. It's a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it's filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world."This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer is a ... Read more

$6.99 USD

NPR's "All Things Considered," calls Queer Ducks "teenager-friendly. It's a Printz Honor young adult book filled with comics and humor and accessible science, and it's filled with research on the diversity of sexual behavior in the animal world."This groundbreaking illustrated YA nonfiction title from two-time National Book Award finalist and New York Times bestselling author Eliot Schrefer is a
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American Indians in Texas: Conflict and Survival

by Sandy Phan ...

Series series Primary Source Readers
Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book explores the Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live on the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Groups of American Indians had been living in the Texas region for thousands of years when American settlers decided to expand westward. This captivating book explores the Texas history and the history of American Indians and how each group found different ways to live on the region they inhabited. Readers will learn about a variety of tribes, including Karankawa tribe, Jumano, Caddo, Lipan Apache
... Read more
A Dangerous Idea

The Scopes Trial, the Original Fight over Science in Schools

by Debbie Levy ...

ASJA Book Award Honoree | A Booklist's Editors' Choice title | A School Library Journal Best Kids' Book of the Year | An ALA Notable Children's Book | A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionOne hundred years ago, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school--and who should decide.* “Compelling.” -School Libra... ... Read more

$12.99 USD

ASJA Book Award Honoree | A Booklist's Editors' Choice title | A School Library Journal Best Kids' Book of the Year | An ALA Notable Children's Book | A Junior Library Guild Gold Standard SelectionOne hundred years ago, a small-town science teacher ignited a nationwide debate over what students should learn in school--and who should decide.* “Compelling.” -School Libra...
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The Mine Wars

The Bloody Fight for Workers' Rights in the West Virginia Coalfields

by Steve Watkins ...

For fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deb Heiligman, a riveting true story of the West Virginia coal miners who ignited the largest labor uprising in American history.* “An essential historical account of the U.S. labor movement.” -School Library Journal, starred reviewA School Library Journal Best Book of 2024A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Award BookA 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable ... Read more

$11.99 USD

For fans of Steve Sheinkin and Deb Heiligman, a riveting true story of the West Virginia coal miners who ignited the largest labor uprising in American history.* “An essential historical account of the U.S. labor movement.” -School Library Journal, starred reviewA School Library Journal Best Book of 2024A Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon Award BookA 2025 NCSS-CBC Notable
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Minecraft Atlas of the World

Create the Real World in Minecraft with 60+ Inspiring Builds

by Craig Jelley ...

Explore our incredible world in this fun atlas for Minecraft fansFilled with marvelous ideas, tips, and tricks for creating your own Minecraft builds, this educational Minecraft book for kids is inspired by real-world locations and natural wonders. Full of fun facts about locations, objects, and animals from around the world, this is more than just an atlas – it’s a treasure trove of exciting ... Read more

$9.99 USD

Explore our incredible world in this fun atlas for Minecraft fansFilled with marvelous ideas, tips, and tricks for creating your own Minecraft builds, this educational Minecraft book for kids is inspired by real-world locations and natural wonders. Full of fun facts about locations, objects, and animals from around the world, this is more than just an atlas – it’s a treasure trove of exciting
... Read more
From Here to There

Inventions That Changed the Way the World Moves

by Vivian Kirkfield, Gilbert Ford ...

* "These innovations in transportation should inspire readers to go far." – Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewCelebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move across air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything.In a time when people believed flying was impossible, ... Read more

$7.99 USD

* "These innovations in transportation should inspire readers to go far." – Kirkus Reviews, starred reviewCelebrating the invention of vehicles, this collective biography tells the inspiring stories of the visionaries who changed the way we move across air, water, and land. Perfect for fans of Mistakes that Worked and Girls Think of Everything.In a time when people believed flying was impossible,
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The Code Book: The Secrets Behind Codebreaking

by Simon Singh ...

**"As gripping as a good thriller." --The Washington PostUnpack the science of secrecy and discover the methods behind cryptography--the encoding and decoding of information--in this clear and easy-to-understand young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that's perfect for this age of WikiLeaks, the Sony hack, and other events that reveal the extent to which our technology is never quite as ... Read more

$7.99 USD

**"As gripping as a good thriller." --The Washington PostUnpack the science of secrecy and discover the methods behind cryptography--the encoding and decoding of information--in this clear and easy-to-understand young adult adaptation of the national bestseller that's perfect for this age of WikiLeaks, the Sony hack, and other events that reveal the extent to which our technology is never quite as
... Read more
Thrice Told Tales

Three Mice Full of Writing Advice

by Catherine Lewis ...

Illustrated by Joost Swarte ...

Three Blind Mice. Three Blind Mice. See how they run? No. See how they can make all sorts of useful literary elements colorful and easy to understand!Can one nursery rhyme explain the secrets of the universe? Well, not exactly—but it can help you understand the difference between bildungsroman, epigram, and epistolary.From the absurd to the wish-I’d-thought-of-that clever, writing professor ... Read more

$10.99 USD

Three Blind Mice. Three Blind Mice. See how they run? No. See how they can make all sorts of useful literary elements colorful and easy to understand!Can one nursery rhyme explain the secrets of the universe? Well, not exactly—but it can help you understand the difference between bildungsroman, epigram, and epistolary.From the absurd to the wish-I’d-thought-of-that clever, writing professor
... Read more
How to Study for a Mathematics Degree

by Lara Alcock ...

Every year, thousands of students go to university to study mathematics (single honours or combined with another subject). Many of these students are extremely intelligent and hardworking, but even the best will, at some point, struggle with the demands of making the transition to advanced mathematics. Some have difficulty adjusting to independent study and to learning from lectures. Other ... Read more

$23.79 USD

Every year, thousands of students go to university to study mathematics (single honours or combined with another subject). Many of these students are extremely intelligent and hardworking, but even the best will, at some point, struggle with the demands of making the transition to advanced mathematics. Some have difficulty adjusting to independent study and to learning from lectures. Other
... Read more
America Redux: Visual Stories from Our Dynamic History

by Ariel Aberg-Riger ...

Illustrated by Ariel Aberg-Riger ...

A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read.What are the stories we tell ourselves about America?How do they shape our sense of history,cloud our perceptions,inspire us?America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling ... Read more

$7.49 USD

A critical, unflinching cultural history and fierce beacon of hope for a better future, America Redux is a necessary and galvanizing read.What are the stories we tell ourselves about America?How do they shape our sense of history,cloud our perceptions,inspire us?America Redux explores the themes that create our shared sense of American identity and interrogates the myths we’ve been telling
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"I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode Or Not"

A Collection of Legends, Lies, & Cherished Myths of American

by Richard Shenkman ...

Provocative and amusingly heretical, "I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not" (a quote attributed to Warren Harding) offers eye-opening revelations debunking long-held American legends. ... Read more

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Provocative and amusingly heretical, "I Love Paul Revere, Whether He Rode or Not" (a quote attributed to Warren Harding) offers eye-opening revelations debunking long-held American legends.
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