Displaying the top 100 results that match your query. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/rssapi.jsp?Re=3295&N=3+4019+7517 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1693627 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742107 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742029 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742020 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731444 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742986 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1705038 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1744327 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742030 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742073 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742025 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1731420 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1671147 The founder of the Khan Academy -- the worlds most popular free online learning site -- tells the story of his schools astonishing success, and shares his revolutionary vision for the future of education. --Provided by the publisher-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669118 A straightforward guide that teaches students how to acquire marketable job skills and real-world know-how before they graduate-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1427766 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657328 Presents a study guide to the PRAXIS PPST and PLT exams, including subject reviews, practice drills, and nine full-length practice tests with answer explanations. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1537229 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1534964 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1518281 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1669021 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1742985 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1657333 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1368818 In Lunch Wars, award-winning filmmaker and nutritionist Amy Kalafa answers the question shes received from parents around the country in response to her inspiring documentary film Two Angry Moms: If I want to change the food culture in my kids school cafeteria, how can I get started? By explaining the issues surrounding school food; how to work with your schools Wellness Policy; the basics of good nutrition (vs. what is currently being served in most school!); how to get funding for a school garden and much more, this book will finally arm parents with the specific information and strategies they need to make a difference in the quality of school food in their community. The book will also feature the inspiring stories of parents around the country who have fought for better food in their schools and won-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1303766 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1365315 This book provides the tools parents need to coach, support and monitor their teen drivers through those first critical years. Some of the things youll discover in this program are : 25 detailed step-by-step driving lessons ; dozens of bite-sized, easy-to-follow instructional driving videos so teens know exactly what to do ; 8 checklists to cover everything from weather conditions to handling emergency breakdowns ; fill-in-the blanks family driving contracts for each stage of GDL ; an additional teen passenger contract for when they ride as passengers in cars driven by other teens ; 12 months of driving logs to track your progress ; an accident report form ; where to find supplementary driving programs that are cheap or free ; great tips to save you money on gas, vehicle maintenance and insurance. --from back cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1382912 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1536763 The vast majority of kids in the developed world finish high school - but not in the United States. More than a million kids drop out every year, around 7,000 a day, and the numbers are rising. Dropping Out offers a comprehensive overview by one of the countrys leading experts, and provides answers to fundamental questions: Who drops out, and why? What happens to them when they do? How can we prevent at-risk kids from short-circuiting their futures? Students start disengaging long before they get to high school, and the consequences are severe - not just for individuals but for the larger society and economy. Dropouts never catch up with high school graduates on any measure. They are less likely to find work at all, and more likely to live in poverty, commit crimes, and suffer health problems. Even life expectancy for dropouts is shorter by seven years than for those who earn a diploma. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1391184 This book makes recommendations for meeting four major challenges currently facing the United States, including globalization, the information technology revolution, chronic deficits, and unbalanced energy consumption. America has a huge problem. It faces four major challenges, on which its future depends, and it is failing to meet them. In this book the authors analyze those challenges, globalization, the revolution in information technology, the nations chronic deficits, and its pattern of energy consumption, and spell out what needs to be done now to rediscover Americas power and prowess. They explain how the end of the cold war blinded the nation to the need to address these issues seriously. They show how Americas history, when properly understood, provides the key to coping successfully and explain how the paralysis of the U.S. political system and the erosion of key American values have made it impossible to carry out the policies the country needs. This work is both a searching exploration of the American condition today and a rousing manifesto for American renewal. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1393835 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1478179 Provides a variety of lessons, examples, word lists, and activities to teach phonics and spellling. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1372383 Studying doesnt have to be a chore! This resource provides the tools you need to develop better study habits, boost your grades, and position yourself for academic success. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1297685 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1306311 More from Americas most popular mega-family and stars of TLCs 19 Kids and Counting as they share practical insights about the realities of parenting. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1392477 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1163530 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1047306 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1582200 In Education Nation author Milton Chen draws from extensive experience in media--from his work on Sesame Street in its nascent years to his current role as executive director of the George Lucas Educational Foundation--to support his vision for a new world of learning. Presented in five parts and divided into module chapters, this book examines the ways in which K-12 learning can be revolutionized through innovative reform and the use of technology. Due in large part to new technologies, over the last few decades weve witnessed a huge shift in how we imagine teaching and learning. A good example is the educational revolution sparked by Sesame Street--which in its first season had a goal of teaching preschool-age children the numbers 1 to 10. At the time, experts dismissed it as an unrealistic goal since many kindergarten students were having trouble mastering this simple counting. Yet the research proved that preschool-age children learned those skills and many others directly from the TV screen. Now Sesame Streets curriculum teaches the numbers from 1 to 40. In todays digital age the number of new ways to teach and learn is ever-expanding and includes: television, Google, YouTube, TeacherTube, Facebook, iPhones, video games, GPS devices, open source textbooks, interactive whiteboards; and there are countless examples of ways technology positively impacts student learning--from voice-recognition software that helps children learn to read to translation tools that help teachers communicate with non-English speaking parents. As a result of constant innovation, learning is no longer limited by traditional confines and were quickly moving beyond students tied to their chairs, desks, and textbooks--and teachers locked away in classrooms.-- http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1169895 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1116915 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1110101 How does the new, charged-up, multitasking generation respond to traditional textbooks and lectures? Are we effectively reaching todays technologically advanced youth? Rewired is the first book to help educators and parents teach to this new generations radically different learning styles and needs. This book will also help parents learn what to expect from their techie children concerning school, homework, and even socialization. In short, it is a book that exposes the impact of generational differences on learning while providing strategies for engaging students at school and at home--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1161450 Five full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations; up-to-date real estate information from mortgages and liens to the new FHA rules and the RESPA form; glossary of industry terminology. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1004435 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1048403 Presents advice for overcoming stress, unrealistic expectations, and other challenges faced by homeschooling families. Intended for new and experienced homeschoolers. Applicable to a variety of teaching methods--Provided by publisher. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1022714 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1166636 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1293880 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1089197 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=993855 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1658780 Includes 4 full-length practice tests with detailed answer explanations; expert test-taking tips and strategies to build your confidence; information on applying for federal, state, and local government jobs; information on updated pay scales, job descriptions and testing requirements. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1024275 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=994839 One of the most celebrated educators teaches parents how to create extraordinary children--in the classroom and beyond. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=939077 In Brain Rules, Dr. John Medina, a molecular biologist, shares his lifelong interest in how the brain sciences might influence the way we teach our children and the way we work. In each chapter, he describes a brain rule--what scientists know for sure about how our brains work--and then offers transformative ideas for our daily lives. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=991348 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=947051 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1298177 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1024712 In this dramatic first-person narrative, Greg Mortenson picks up where Three Cups of Tea left off in 2003, recounting his relentless, ongoing efforts to establish schools for girls in Afghanistan; his extensive work in Azad Kashmir and Pakistan after a massive earthquake hit the region in 2005; and the unique ways he has built relationships with Islamic clerics, militia commanders, and tribal leaders even as he was dodging shootouts with feuding Afghan warlords and surviving an eight-day armed abduction by the Taliban. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1271417 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1024424 With the wit, warmth, and wisdom unique to a third-grade teacher, Phil Done offers priceless lessons in life and learning from a true lover of education--Provided by the publisher http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=965095 Ten years in the making and a masterpiece of reportage, Columbine is an award-winning journalists definitive account of one of the most shocking massacres in American history. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=939030 Contains more than 60 activities to help parents enjoy, encourage, and assist in their childs key developmental stages. The emphasis is on fun and play as your child begins to explore the surrounding world. Divided into six chapters, the book explores the development of the senses, coordination, art, movement, language, and nature. The activities are simple to set up and follow, and they require no specialized knowledge or materials. Templates that relate to the activities can be found at the back of the book. --P. 2 of cover. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1020722 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=752927 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=651176 Explains how to adapt the simple but innovative principles of the FISH! Philosophy to the special challenges of teaching, combining real life examples and step-by-step instructions. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=616888 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=685335 Children are no strangers to cruelty and courage, to love and to loss, and in this unique book, teacher and educational consultant Marietta McCarty reveals that they are, in fact, natural philosophers. Drawing on a program she has honed in schools around the country over the last fifteen years, Little Big Minds guides parents and educators in introducing philosophy to K-8 children in order to develop their critical thinking, deepen their appreciation for others, and brace them for the philosophical quandaries that lurk in all of our lives, whether we are young or old.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=629423 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=634568 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=580871 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=580873 When you bend yourself into a letter shape or have an alphabet phone conversation, learning to read is fun! In Reading Games, best-selling author Jackie Silberg offers over 200 activities that will keep children ages three to six engaged, interested, and entertained as they acquire the skills they need to become successful readers. Organized by elements of literacy, such as alliteration, alphabet, letter sounds, and rhyming, this book translates research-based information on literacy development into fun and easy-to-do activities that require little preparation and few materials. Author Jackie Silberg brings us another book full of wonderful learning activities for young children.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=587931 How can teachers and administrators steer students toward graduation and away from dropping out? What determining factors contribute to a students choice to drop out? Why is high school graduation such an important issue in society today? Effective prevention and intervention programs for the most vulnerable students are key to improving graduation rates. This practitioner-friendly resource offers guidelines for implementing dropout prevention strategies in the classroom, throughout the school, and at the district level.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=590017 In College Is Not for Everyone, Louis Rosen uses statistical data and current research to prove that most jobs in the United States today do not require a college education or high academic skills, and he accuses current educational policymakers of being elitist and making policies that emphasize an educate-the-best-and-shoot-the-rest philosophy. This book provides insight into the current pressure from national and state legislators on school policies and curriculum, presents research related to the success of schools and their contribution to the economy, defends the rights of students who choose not go to college, makes the case for returning vocational programs to high schools and community colleges, and discusses data on the number of special education students in the United States and ways in which drop-out statistics are being manipulated by school districts and state departments of education. College Is Not for Everyone is a valuable resource for teachers, school administrators, school board members, state legislators, researchers, students, and parents.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=606260 From seating plans to Shakespeare, Teaching Outside the Box offers practical strategies that will help both new teachers and seasoned veterans create dynamic classroom environments where students enjoy learning and teachers enjoy teaching. This indispensable book is filled with no-nonsense advice, checklists, and handouts.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=584245 Designed for use from Day 1, this blueprint for classroom success sees you through your first year by getting right down to the nitty-gritty of in the trenches teaching. As a new teacher, youll have to deal with an extraordinary number of tasks, rules, and standards - not to mention the ubiquitous human factor. This guide will help you make a smooth transition from the cozy comfort of school to the unpredictable, always-eventful profession of teaching.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=587929 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=539338 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1128691 Discipline without tears: How to reduce conflict and establish cooperation in the classroom is a modern classic within the teaching profession. The original edition was written by Pearl Cassel and Rudolf Dreikurs. First published in 1971 by arrangement with the Alfred Adler Institute, it has been a teachers best friend and became an international bestseller with translations into French, Italian, Greek, German, Dutch, Japanese and Chinese. The focus of the book is to show the elementary school teacher how to manage a classroom of children effectively by understanding the nature of their behavior. The book is prescriptive, and challenges teachers to analyze their teaching style and become more effective at discipline in the classroom. With the co-authorship of Dr. Eva Dreikurs Ferguson, the book has been updated and revised to reflect current trends in education. Schools have put more emphasis on teachers knowing how to resolve issues of discipline within their classroom, and teachers will appreciate the clear and concise presentation of material that will lead to more effective learning time and a more pleasant teaching environment. Parents will also find this book most helpful for the family dynamic. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=547656 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=533995 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=465351 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=466134 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=739863 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1554160 Colorful pictures demonstrating nearly thirty social skills, including conversation, play, emotion management, and empathy, help engage and motivate students who need extra help learning appropriate social skills. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=319302 This exceptional guide for the one million-plus homeschoolers who make up Americas most rapidly growing educational movement tells what children must learn, and when. Includes subject-by-subject guidelines. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=636854 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=464120 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=291084 For parents whose children are just starting school -- or who want their children to have a positive school experience anytime -- this book is a must. The tips are positive, practical, and quick; readers can jump in anywhere to learn something useful. There are back-to-school tips (establishing routines, easing separation anxiety), communication tips (how to talk with teachers and advocate for kids), tips to make school easier for everyone (orrganizing materials, homework dos and donts), health and safety tips (safety rules, emergency procedures), socialization tips (manners, friendship, empathy), enrichment tips (nurturing a love for reading, enhancing learning during school breaks), tips on volunteering in the classroom and school, and much more. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=636856 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=268300 Esme Raji Codell has come to teach. And shes not going to let incompetent administrators, abusive parents, gang members, weary teachers, angry children, dim-witted principals, or her own insecurities get in the way of delivering the education her fifth-grade students deserve. Fresh-mouthed and mini-skirted, Esme can be both pig-headed and generous, churlish and charming. As she embarks on her first year teaching in an inner-city public school, she quickly becomes a thorn in her principals side. A twenty-four-year-old teacher with the enthusiasm of a ten year old, Esme is too willful to play bureaucratic politics, too dedicated to give up - and too young to know better. In Educating Esme, the uncensored diary of her first year, we find this irrepressible teacher wearing costumes in the classroom, dancing with the kids during rallies in the auditorium, rollerskating down the hallways, and putting on rousing performances with students in the library. Not just for educators and parents, this poignant and often hilarious chronicle gives voice to anyone who has ever had an irritating boss, struggled to be an individual in a bureaucratic abyss, given 105 percent without getting thanked, and yet cared so much.--BOOK JACKET. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=279575 Drawing upon outstanding literature, such as Tuck Everlasting, Woodsong and Pyramid, Kaczmarski explores every National Council of Teachers of Mathematics standard for grades 5-8. Additional topics include art, architecture, history, sociology, geography, science, economics and current events. Graphs, charts and carefully sequenced lesson plans make this the complete resource for those wanting to enliven their math program. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=156191 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=224505 Hours of good fun are in store for kids as they explore early learning math skills such as counting, sequencing, numerical recognition, pattern identification, manipulating shapes, and measuring--with plenty of play mixed in. Eighty noncompetitive games and participatory activities, plus nature, art, craft, and food experiences introduce the excitement of numbers and their place in daily life. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=249633 Designed for the earliest learners and their parents, this esteemed tool provides a sound basis in the fundamentals of math, art, history, language arts, science, and technology. This primer for those just beginning their school careers was devised with the contributions of over 2,000 parents, educators and students, and is designed for parents to use with their children. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=257354 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=96103 http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=61187 Here are 224 hands-on science experiments and ideas with step-by-step instructions that will delight and amaze children as they experience nature, the human body, electricity, floating and sinking, and more. Categorized by curriculum areas, each activity includes a list of vocabulary words and easily accessible materials. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=1667993 Why do some children succeed while others fail? The story we usually tell about childhood and success is the one about intelligence: success comes to those who score highest on tests, from preschool admissions to SATs. But in this book the author argues that the qualities that matter most have more to do with character: skills like perseverance, curiosity, conscientiousness, optimism, and self-control. The book introduces us to a new generation of researchers and educators who, for the first time, are using the tools of science to peel back the mysteries of character. Through their stories, and the stories of the children they are trying to help, the author traces the links between childhood stress and life success. He uncovers the surprising ways in which parents do, and do not, prepare their children for adulthood. And he provides us with new insights into how to help children growing up in poverty. Early adversity, scientists have come to understand, can not only affect the conditions of childrens lives, it can alter the physical development of their brains as well. But now educators and doctors around the country are using that knowledge to develop innovative interventions that allow children to overcome the constraints of poverty. And with the help of these new strategies, as the authors reporting makes clear, children who grow up in the most painful circumstances can go on to achieve amazing things. This book has the potential to change how we raise our children, how we run our schools, how we construct our social safety net and also to change our understanding of childhood itself--Dust jacket. http://www.phoenixpubliclibrary.org/record.jsp?R=288316