Students learn more about how effective teamwork can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of related skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Teamwork invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking,...

Students learn more about how effective communication can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of communication skills illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Communication invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening,...

Soft skills are in high-demand by employers everywhere. Not only are mastering these skills key to success in every career, they also pave the way for success at home, at school, and in life. This series encourages interactive exploration of eight critical soft skills in an imaginative and memorable way. Each chapter introduces a new attribute, provides mastery tips, and sets students off on a fun investigation of skill successes and mistakes by way...

Students learn more about how appropriate etiquette can help them succeed in the classroom, socially, and in their future careers! The title tackles this essential life skill in an age-appropriate and participatory way, drawing them into fun-filled "investigations" of etiquette illustrated to depict a realistic and relatable classroom situation. Etiquette invites readers to "investigate" four story-centered scenarios related to listening, talking,...

"A groundbreaking approach to building learning habits for life, based on a major new study revealing what works - and what doesn't Life is different for kids today. Between standardized testing, the Common Core Curriculum, copious homework assignments, and seemingly endless amounts of "screen time," it's hard for kids - and parents - to know what's most essential. How can parents help their kids succeed - not just do well "on the test" -- but...

"To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the different learning styles of students and should use strategies that make learning easier. Make It Stick turns fashionable ideas like these on their head. Drawing on recent discoveries in cognitive psychology and other disciplines, the authors offer concrete techniques for becoming more productive learners....

When zombies take over Phoenix, Arizona, Zack Clarke, his best friend Rice, and his older sister's mean friend Madison Miller team up to try to defeat the undead, or at least survive one another.

It might seem like everyone you know took secret classes on budgeting, owning their career, and choosing the right wine -- and you were sick that day. With a mix of real talk, humor, and inspirational messaging, theSkimm gives you the information you need to make informed and empowered decisions in your life. Covering everything from personal finance, to career, to stress management, global politics, and more, they break down some of the less glamorous...

Stuck at the bottom of the social ladder at "pretty much the lowest level of people at school who aren't paid to be here," Maya Van Wagenen decided to begin a unique social experiment: spend the school year following a 1950s popularity guide, written by former teen model Betty Cornell. Can curlers, girdles, Vaseline, and a strand of pearls help Maya on her quest to be popular? The real-life results are painful, funny, and include a wonderful and unexpected...