Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Nonfiction (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 3 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. previously published as Level 1). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the nonfiction readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Grade 3 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Nonfiction (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 3 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. previously published as Level 1). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the poetry readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Student workbooks are also available for the short story activities and the nonfiction activities. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Short Stories (Set of 5) The Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program targets reading comprehension skills in high-ability learners by moving students through an inquiry process from basic understanding to critical analyses of texts using a field-tested method developed by the Center for Gifted Education at William & Mary. Students in grade 3 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. previously published as Level 1). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (short stories poetry nonfiction). Corresponding to the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grade 3 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the short story readings to move them from concrete thinking skills to higher order critical thinking skills. The ladders include multiple skills necessary for academic success covering language arts standards such as sequencing determining cause and effect classifying inferencing and recognizing main ideas. Student workbooks are also available for the poetry activities and the nonfiction activities. | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grade 3 Student Workbooks Short Stories (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Math Bafflers Logic Puzzles That Use Real-World Math (Grades 3-5) Math Bafflers requires students to use creativity critical thinking and logical reasoning to perform a variety of operations and practice skills that align with state and national math standards. The book covers real-life situations requiring math skills such as distance liquid measures money time weight sequencing comparison age area and percentages along with operations such as fractions exponents algebra place value and number lines. Students will make hypotheses organize information draw conclusions and use syllogistic thinking. Teachers can feel confident that they are providing challenges and reinforcing important skills in a format that students enjoy! Math Bafflers builds essential critical thinking analysis and problem-solving skills; develops logical thinking in a fun format; uses relevant real-life mathematical situations; and provides opportunities for differentiation. Grades 3-5 | Math Bafflers Logic Puzzles That Use Real-World Math (Grades 3-5) GBP 14.99 1
Typical and Atypical Child Development 3 Perceptual and Motor Development This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to perceptual development and motor development from infancy to adolescence. It integrates insights from typical and atypical development to reveal fundamental aspects of human growth and development and common developmental disorders. The topic books in this series draw on international research in the field and are informed by biological social and cultural perspectives offering explanations of developmental phenomena with a focus on how children and adolescents at different ages actually think feel and act. In this succinct volume Stephen von Tetzchner covers key topics in perceptual development including: the theory of perceptual development early and later development of vision visual impairment early perception of sound the development of hearing throughout childhood and adolescence the development of musical skills hearing impairment deafblindness smell and taste. The section on motor development explores: theories of motor development gross motor development fine motor skills and atypical motor development. Together with a companion website that offers topic-based quizzes lecturer PowerPoint slides and sample essay questions Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 3: Perceptual and Motor Development is an essential text for all students of developmental psychology as well as those working in the fields of child development developmental disabilities and special education. | Typical and Atypical Child Development 3 Perceptual and Motor Development GBP 16.99 1
Lollipop Logic Critical Thinking Activities (Book 3 Grades K-2) Lollipop Logic employs visual and pictorial clues to introduce and reinforce high-powered thinking for pre-readers. Seven different thinking skills—sequences relationships analogies deduction pattern decoding inference and critical analysis—are presented in a format designed to appeal to gifted young learners. This straightforward one-of-a-kind tool gives wings to pre-readers and non-readers who are ready for a challenge but don’t yet have the reading skills for more traditional critical thinking activities. Now with full-color illustrations this beloved classic has been fully updated with refreshed activities images and text to help young learners continue to soar into the stratosphere of thinking skills far beyond their reading levels. | Lollipop Logic Critical Thinking Activities (Book 3 Grades K-2) GBP 12.99 1
The Omega-Factor Promoting Health Preventing Premature Aging and Reducing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death Omega-3 fatty acids can limit the inflammation that is the underlying cause of many severe diseases of modern civilization including diabetes and cardiovascular disease. The Omega-Factor: Promoting Health Preventing Premature Aging and Reducing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death presents information on the mechanisms whereby inflammation damages organs and the blood vessels serving them as well as the hard science on the mechanisms by which the omega-3 fatty acids protect those tissues. It also features peer-reviewed evidence from clinical trials on these topics. The book gives cutting-edge information from state-of-the-art developments such as the test that can be done to measure the omega-3 status of one’s own tissues the “Omega-3 Index” which can give many years of early warning so that one can take preventive steps and decrease the odds of a heart attack stroke or kidney disease. It explains why a Mediterranean diet plan rich in omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids is protective and it features a six-day meal plan with recipes that will improve body levels of omega-3s. This book helps readers understand the differences between various sources of omega-3 fatty acids namely flaxseed vs fish oil vs algae-derived oils. Features • Provides evidence-based information on why blood vessels require omega-3 fatty acids to maintain health • Details best sources of the various fatty acids including plant-based sources • Includes “at-home tests” to assess cardiovascular status • Presents literature on how to improve chances of avoiding heart attacks peripheral arterial disease strokes kidney disease and Type 2 diabetes The Omega-Factor: Promoting Health Preventing Premature Aging and Reducing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death is an essential resource for healthcare professionals clinicians and dietitians as well as for the reader who aims to achieve the goal of a much longer health-span not just a longer lifespan. | The Omega-Factor Promoting Health Preventing Premature Aging and Reducing the Risk of Sudden Cardiac Death GBP 16.99 1
Arts Government and Community Revitalization First published in 1999 this book goes beyond the standard economic tools used to evaluate the effectiveness of arts in redevelopment processes. It assumes that the sectors involved in the process of arts-led community revitalization (artists non-profit organizations government and for-profit firms) act upon the economic structure and initiate a resurgence path. This assumption allows us to study the political and economic interaction among these sectors understand their incentives and define and explore their boundaries. This book explores the 1) cultural and regeneration reasons for revitalization; 2) sources of funds; 3) political interaction; 4) definition and estimation of output; 5) evaluation of output; 6) estimation of coefficients and multipliers effects obtained from input-output tables. | Arts Government and Community Revitalization GBP 14.99 1
Stock Index Futures The global value of trading in index futures is about $20 trillion per year and rising and for many countries the value traded is similar to that traded on their stock markets. This book describes how index futures markets work and clearly summarises the substantial body of international empirical evidence relating to these markets. Using the concepts and tools of finance the book also provides a comprehensive description of the economic forces that underlie trading in index futures. Stock Index Futures 3/e contains many teaching and learning aids including numerous examples a glossary essay questions comprehensive references and a detailed subject index. Written primarily for advanced undergraduate and postgraduate students this text will also be useful to researchers and market participants who want to gain a better understanding of these markets. GBP 11.99 1
The Little Book of Reflective Practice A Practical Guide to the Early Years The Little Book of Reflective Practice is bursting with big ideas which will encourage you to be curious reflective and courageous in your professional learning journey. It introduces the key reflective theories alongside case studies from educators to show how these can be applied to improve practice. The journey from being to thriving is set out in several chapters each providing different themes which will encourage you to capture your reflections record your learning and development and apply theories of reflection to your professional practice. Full of practical guidance activities and questions to prompt reflective thinking the chapters cover: getting started how to write reflectively creating spaces to be reflective using reflective practice to set targets for your learning and professional development Spaces for capturing your reflective thoughts and reflective activities are provided througout alongside sections where you may wish to stop and engage in deeper thinking. This book will be invaluable reading for early years practitioners tutors and early years students on level 3 courses and Foundation Degrees. | The Little Book of Reflective Practice A Practical Guide to the Early Years GBP 16.99 1
Try It More Math Problems for All This is not your typical math book. Try It! More Math Problems for All is the second of three collections of offbeat open-ended problems designed to make even the most math-averse student excited about working through these challenging yet accessible problems. These are 25 new illustrated problems varying in difficulty. They will motivate your students to think creatively on their own and to engage in teamwork. The Hints and Solutions section guides you to probe suggest and encourage students to explore even their most unusual insights on the way to a solution. And when students solve a problem you will see and hear their accomplishments. Perfect for any math classroom club after school activity or coaching session Try It! celebrates not only the destination but the journey giving students a chance to think differently and above all have fun! Can’t get enough? Volumes 1 and 3 in the series are also available at Routledge. com. Optional Student Workbook Packs In addition to this teachers' guide companion student workbooks are available in packs of ten. The student workbooks feature ample room for student responses and notes make reviewing and providing feedback on student work easy provide students with a quick reference to use during discussions and they save time — there is no need to reproduce student handouts. | Try It More Math Problems for All GBP 12.99 1