We are a species in motion—from the first steps of Homo sapiens across Africa to America’s “melting pot.” And when we move—in search of better things, or against our will—our beliefs and skills clash and combine, reshaping society time and again. In this visionary Shortest History of Migration, Ian Goldin uncovers key moments of cultural exchange while carefully examining empire,…
My students are too young to ask big questions. My students just aren’t curious. My students only ask closed questions. Igniting and embracing curiosity is essential to inquiry-based learning, and that begins with questions. But if your students’ off-topic, too basic, or simply non-existent questions have left you discouraged, you know that getting to the right questions isn’t al…
Help your child become a financial whiz kid―for ages 8 to 12 It's never too early to set children on the path to financial literacy. This activity book, a companion to Investing for Kids, teaches them how to become savvy with their finances. Through educational and engaging exercises, they'll learn how to track their spending, make good investments, and so much more. Build a financial v…
Global warming is changing our planet. What is happening? What can we do about it? This easy to read kids book will help young scientists learn about the problem of global warming. Recommended for kids in K-3rd grade.
Give curious kids the gift of essential finance skills this holiday season with an intro to investing for kids ages 8 to 12 Did you know that the sooner you understand money, the sooner you can make more of it? It's true! Investing for Kids can help make you money savvy, showing you how to earn it, how to start a savings plan, and the best ways to invest and create a future with money in the…
Do you want to teach your kids more about global warming and climate change? Global warming can be a difficult concept for children to understand. Theodore helps kids learn about the causes of global warming, climate change, the greenhouse effect and what we can do to help reduce the carbon footprint. Turning lights out, shorter showers, and planting trees are just a few of the ideas look…
Learn more about what climate change means and how it's affecting our planet. The earth is definitely getting warmer. There's no argument about that, but who or what is the cause? And why has climate change become a political issue? Are humans at fault? Is this just a natural development? While the vast majority of scientists who study the environment agree that humans play a large part in c…
We were one family among the many thousands. Mama and Daddy leaving home, coming to the city, with their hopes and their courage, their dreams and their children, to make a better life. In this beautiful collection of poems and collage artwork, award winners Eloise Greenfield and Jan Spivey Gilchrist gracefully depict the experiences of families like their own, who found the courage to leave…
Aktivitas Top Paud: Keluarga dan Profesi Mengenalkan profesi orang tua kepada anak adalah sesuatu hal yang sangat penting. Selain menambah pengetahuan, anak juga akan mengerti mengapa orang tua sering meninggalkannya karena disibukkan dengan urusan kerja. Anak-anak sekarang sudah memiliki wawasan lebih luas mengenai berbagai profesi dibandingkan dengan anak-anak pada jaman dulu yang hanya…
Create a thinking classroom that helps students move from the factual to the conceptual Concept-Based Inquiry is a framework for inquiry that promotes deep understanding. The key is using guiding questions to help students inquire into concepts and the relationships between them. Concept-Based Inquiry in Action provides teachers with the tools and resources necessary to organize and focus s…