Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 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 grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and 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. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Poetry (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Years 4-6: Jack and the Crystal Fang The only cure for a deadly plague sweeping the country is the crystal fang of a dragon that has terrorised the surrounding countryside for many years. Until now the location of its den on Dragon Ridge Mountain has remained a mystery. In a race against time Jack battles through a storm to reach the top of Dragon Ridge Mountain. With Merlin to guide him Jack enters the dragon’s den and comes face to face with the monstrous beast. This is a story of courage magic and one boy’s brave quest to fulfil a destiny foretold by the legends of long ago. Join Jack on his journey as he writes the story with the assistance of the magician Merlin and Punctua the Fairy Godmother of Writing to punctuate properly and become a bestselling author. Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Years 4–6: Jack and the Crystal Fang is part of a short series of age-specific beautifully illustrated stories that can be read for pleasure and/or used as a contextualised resource containing a step-by-step guide to teaching punctuation. The characters from each story are used to demonstrate a range of punctuation rules in a fun and engaging way appropriate to the book’s age group. Areas covered include: formulating punctuation rules. the use of misconceptions to highlight common errors. teaching tips to provide a punctuation model. The book explores the impact of punctuation on reading understanding meaning and effect and can be used as a basis for pupils’ own punctuation or included in their ‘Writer’s Toolkit. ’ These new Descriptosaurus stories are an indispensable teaching aid for making punctuation fun for all primary teachers and literacy coordinators. | Descriptosaurus Punctuation in Action Years 4-6: Jack and the Crystal Fang GBP 11.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part I (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 grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and 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. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part I (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part II (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 grades 1-2 will learn to comprehend and analyze any reading passage after completing the activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ). Each set of student workbooks includes 5 student booklets divided by grade level and area of emphasis (picture books and short stories poetry). Corresponding to the first section of picture book and short story activities in Jacob's Ladder Grades 1-2 (2nd ed. ) students read high-interest passages then complete skill ladders connected to the picture book and 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. Grades 1-2 | Jacob's Ladder Reading Comprehension Program Grades 1-2 Student Workbooks Picture Books and Short Stories Part II (Set of 5) GBP 14.99 1
Leaving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who are Moving to a New Country Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond. Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged to use their creativity by annotating and illustrating the pages as they move through the book allowing them to be an active participant in their move. Leaving Well Activity Book helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life. Full of valuable strategies to boost wellbeing as they move forward the text highlights top tips for expressing feelings that will help children prepare for departure. The book normalises mixed feelings helping the child acknowledge their hopes and fears and reflect on their sense of control. This book can be used effectively alongside: Arriving Well Activity Book which helps the child settle in their new place to reflect on the move and understand that change is a part of life. Moving On Facilitator’s Guide which offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider examples of ‘what you could say’ as well as explains the theory behind the workbook activities. Acting as a tool for engagement Leaving Well Activity Book will help children come to terms with the move and help adults support children preparing to leave for a new country. | Leaving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who are Moving to a New Country GBP 12.99 1
Arriving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who have Moved to a New Country Moving from country to country is no small feat. This activity book is designed for use with children aged 6-12 to help those on the move to navigate the process of global transition smoothly. Based on the latest relocation and transition research wellbeing boosting strategies are shared for transition and beyond. Children are introduced to mindful activities and are encouraged to use their creativity by annotating and illustrating the pages as they move through the book allowing them to be an active participant in their move. Arriving Well Activity Book helps the child settle in their new place to reflect on the move and understand that change is a part of life. Full of valuable strategies to boost wellbeing as they move forward the text highlights top tips for settling in. The book normalises mixed feelings helping the child to understand the process of transition and reflect on their sense of control. This book can be used effectively alongside: Leaving Well Activity Book which helps children to reflect on how they feel about the move to remember other moves and understand that change is a part of life. Moving On Facilitator’s Guide which offers guidance notes and prompts to help bring out the best experience for the child and is designed to help the adult feel confident in their delivery and in responding to any questions. It contains key points to consider examples of ‘what you could say’ as well as explains the theory behind the workbook activities. Acting as a tool for engagement Arriving Well Activity Book will help children come to terms with the move and help adults support children through the arrival and settling in period. | Arriving Well Activity Book Therapeutic Activities to Support Kids Aged 6-12 who have Moved to a New Country GBP 12.99 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
Lollipop Logic Critical Thinking Activities (Book 1 Grades K-2) Lollipop Logic employs visual and pictorial clues to introduce and reinforce high-powered thinking for pre-readers. Seven different thinking skills—relationships analogies sequences deduction inference pattern decoding 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 1 Grades K-2) GBP 12.99 1
Typical and Atypical Child and Adolescent Development 2 Genes Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development This concise guide offers an accessible introduction to genes fetal development and early brain development. 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 explains key topics including: Genetic inheritance evolution heredity and environment in individual differences fetal development prenatal stimulation methods of studying the brain brain development early and later plasticity and brain organization and atypical 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 2: Genes Fetal Development and Early Neurological 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 and Adolescent Development 2 Genes Fetal Development and Early Neurological Development GBP 16.99 1
Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 Durkheim Pareto Weber This is the second of Raymond Aron's classic two-volume survey of the sociological tradition – arguably the definitive work of its kind. Aron explores the work of three figures who profoundly shaped sociology as it entered the twentieth century: Émile Durkheim who continued Auguste Comte's quest for a science of society and a scientific validation of morality; Vilfredo Pareto the Italian neo-Machiavellian who emphasized the oligarchic or elitist character of all societies; and the German sociologist Max Weber who reflected critically on the prospects for human freedom in an age marked by bureaucratization and rationalization. Aron presents rich portraits of these three thinkers drawing out the enduring insights that remain in their work. At the same time he reflects critically on Durkheim's project for a science of society Pareto's critique of humanitarianism and Weber's tragic pessimism. Above all the book is remarkable for demonstrating Aron’s lifelong indebtedness to and divergence from the thought of Max Weber the sociologist par excellence in Aron's view. This Routledge Classics edition includes an introduction by Daniel J. Mahoney and Brian C. Anderson. | Main Currents in Sociological Thought: Volume 2 Durkheim Pareto Weber 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
Asher the Thresher Shark Targeting the sh Sound Asher the thresher shark is very shy. Will it stop him from being a hero? This picture book targets the /sh/ sound and is part of Speech Bubbles 2 a series of picture books that target specific speech sounds within the story. The series can be used for children receiving speech therapy for children who have a speech sound delay/disorder or simply as an activity for children’s speech sound development and/or phonological awareness. They are ideal for use by parents teachers or caregivers. Bright pictures and a fun story create an engaging activity perfect for sound awareness. Picture books are sold individually or in a pack. There are currently two packs available – Speech Bubbles 1 and Speech Bubbles 2. Please see further titles in the series for stories targeting other speech sounds. | Asher the Thresher Shark Targeting the sh Sound GBP 11.99 1
Jumpstart Study Skills Games and Activities for Active Learning Ages 7–12 Jumpstart! Study Skills presents a collection of engaging and simple-to-use games and activities that will jumpstart students’ understanding of working independently and as part of a group and how to develop the study skills necessary to succeed at school. Providing teachers with a range of practical ideas and strategies to promote active learning in Key Stage 2 the activities in this book will help students to: create plans for investigations and assignments; improve their organisational skills: time management and teamwork; collect data using methods such as observations surveys and interviews; develop their reading and notetaking skills; engage in meaningful discussions and develop their talk skills; advance their computer skills to sift and record data; create strategies for revising and preparing for tests; analyse data and draw conclusions; improve their ability to write reports; evaluate their own achievements and identify future targets. Jumpstart! Study Skills is an essential classroom resource that will encourage children’s development and help teachers to deliver effective lessons that promote active learning in Key Stage 2. | Jumpstart Study Skills Games and Activities for Active Learning Ages 7–12 GBP 16.99 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
Into The Forest For Children With Feelings Of Anxiety This beautifully illustrated and sensitive fairy tale has been created for children experiencing feelings of anxiety. With engaging and gentle illustrations to help prompt conversation it tells the story of a boy who is taught by an animal-guide how to live in the present rather than fear the future. This book is also available to buy as part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 2 set which includes The Waves and The Sky Fox. Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 1 (2021) and Volume 2 are both a series of short modern tales dedicated to exploring challenging feelings and life situations that might be faced by young children. Each fairy tale is designed to be used by parents caregivers and professionals as they use stories therapeutically to support children’s mental and emotional health. Other books in the series include: ● The Waves: For Children Living With OCD ● The Sky Fox: For Children With Feelings Of Loneliness ● The Night Crossing: A Lullaby For Children On Life’s Last Journey ● The Storm: For Children Growing Through Parent’s Separation ● The Island: For Children With A Parent Living With Depression ● Storybook Manual: An Introduction To Working With Storybooks Therapeutically And Creatively Into The Forest – part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales series – is born out of a creative collaboration between Pia Jones and Sarah Pimenta. | Into The Forest For Children With Feelings Of Anxiety GBP 11.99 1
The Sky Fox For Children With Feelings Of Loneliness This beautifully illustrated and sensitive fairy tale has been created for children experiencing feelings of loneliness and social isolation. With engaging and gentle illustrations to help prompt conversation it tells the story of a young girl encouraged by an animal-guide to feel more confident in herself using nature as a support. This book is available to buy as part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 2 set which includes The Waves and Into The Forest. Therapeutic Fairy Tales Volume 1 (2021) and V olume 2 are both a series of short modern tales dedicated to exploring challenging feelings and life situations that might be faced by young children. Each fairy tale is designed to be used by parents caregivers and professionals as they use stories therapeutically to support children’s mental and emotional health. Other books in the series include: ● The Waves: For Children Living With OCD ● Into The Forest: For Children With Feelings Of Anxiety ● The Night Crossing: A Lullaby For Children On Life's Last Journey ● The Storm: For Children Growing Through Parent’s Separation ● The Island: For Children With A Parent Living With Depression ● Storybook Manual: An Introduction To Working With Storybooks Therapeutically And Creatively The Sky Fox – part of the Therapeutic Fairy Tales series – is born out of a creative collaboration between Pia Jones and Sarah Pimenta. | The Sky Fox For Children With Feelings Of Loneliness GBP 11.99 1
The Work-Smart Academic Planner Revised Edition (Wire-Bound Paperback) Write It Down Get It Done From executive skills experts Peg Dawson and Richard Guare the 8 ½” x 11” academic planner that has helped thousands of students in grades 6–12 is now revised and updated. It provides an all-in-one resource for keeping track of assignments and due dates while developing the crucial executive skills needed to succeed in school and beyond. Students are given the tools to get organized manage their time learn study strategies create daily/weekly study plans and stay on track. They are also guided to evaluate their own executive skills in order to target their weaknesses and capitalize on strengths. In addition to simplified planner pages the revised edition has an improved Studying for Tests form. User-friendly features: *Convenient spiral binding. *Three-hole punched to fit in a binder (with a new slimmer profile). *Reproducible planning forms that can be downloaded and printed for repeated use. *Undated daily and monthly calendars for one academic year. *Online-only User's Guide for school psychologists educators coaches and parents (www. guilford. com/work-smart-guide). See also the authors' Coaching Students with Executive Skills Deficits which provides additional resources and guidance for professionals working with this population plus the authoritative Executive Skills in Children and Adolescents Third Edition. Also from Dawson and Guare: Smart but Scattered parenting guides and a self-help guide for adults. | The Work-Smart Academic Planner Revised Edition (Wire-Bound Paperback) Write It Down Get It Done GBP 14.99 1
E-Participation in Southern Europe and the Balkans Issues of Democracy and Participation Via Electronic Media The rapid development and the growing penetration of information and communication technologies (ICT) provide tremendous opportunities for a wide and cost effective application of the ideas of participative democracy and public participation in government decision and policy making. ICT can drive dramatic transformations in the quantity and quality of communication and interaction of government organizations with citizens revitalizing and strengthening the modern representative democracy which currently faces big problems of reduced citizens’ trust and involvement. This book deals with the application of these e-participation ideas in the special and ‘difficult’ and at the same time highly interesting national context of Southern Europe and the Balkans. The first chapter provides an overview of e-participation concepts and practices whilst the following chapters analyse pilot applications of e-participation concepts in eight different Southern European and Balkan countries (Spain France Italy Slovenia Serbia Albania Greece Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM)). They cover both the ‘classical’ e-participation paradigm based on official e-participation spaces created operated and controlled by government organizations as well as emerging new e-participation paradigms including e-participation based on web 2. 0 social media and ‘scientific-level’ e-participation based on opening government data to the scientific community. This book was originally published as a special issue of the Journal of Balkan and Near Eastern Studies. | E-Participation in Southern Europe and the Balkans Issues of Democracy and Participation Via Electronic Media GBP 9.99 1