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By Charles M. Wetterer, Margaret K. Wetterer, Kurt K. C. Walters. 2007
Profiles John Marshall, who was appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court by President John Adams in 1801 and served…
for thirty-four years, a time in which the Court became as powerful and influential as the other branches of governmentBy Leslie Connor. 2018
As he grieves his best friend Benny's death, Mason and his friend Calvin, who are targeted by the neighborhood bullies,…
create an underground haven for themselves. But when Calvin goes missing, Mason finds himself in trouble. For grades 5-8. 2018By Cynthia Levinson. 2017
By Steve Sheinkin. 2012
Recounts the adventures of a group of counterfeiters, particularly Benjamin Boyd, in Chicago in the late 1800s. Follows the Secret…
Service's pursuit of the criminals, Boyd's capture, and his accomplices' scheme to steal Abraham Lincoln's body and trade it for Boyd's freedom. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2012By Doreen Rappaport. 2012
Personal accounts from members of the Jewish resistance throughout German-occupied Europe during the Holocaust. Details the actions of individuals like…
Georges Loinger, who smuggled Jewish children out of occupied France, and Youra Livchitz, who ambushed a train bound for a death camp. Violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2012By Chris Barton. 2011
Recounts the cases of ten imposters who assumed false identities for money or kicks, to expose injustice, to escape persecution,…
or other reasons. Includes the arrest of sixteen-year-old Keron Thomas, who impersonated a New York City subway motorman for the thrill of driving a train. For grades 6-9. 2011By Katherine Paterson. 2009
When the hostilities between Albanians and Serbs escalate in Kosovo, Meli's older brother Mehmet is temporarily captured. Fleeing to refugee…
camps, the Lleshi family then immigrates to Vermont, where, after the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, they face mistreatment for being Muslim. For grades 5-8. 2009By Jill Bloomfield. 2008
Discusses eleven Jewish holidays, each accompanied by recipes for the ancient and modern dishes traditionally served. Covers foods from challah…
bread for Shabbat dinner to potato pancakes for Hanukkah and stuffed cabbage rolls for Sukkot. Includes instructions for keeping kosher. For grades 4-7. 2008By Chris Crowe. 2008
Biography traces the career of the civil rights lawyer and first African American justice on the United States Supreme Court.…
Describes Thurgood Marshall (1908-1993) growing up under segregation and winning the landmark 1954 desegregation case of Oliver Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka, Kansas. For grades 6-9. 2008By Arthur Agatston. 2005
Fast cookery for dieters recommended by the Florida cardiologist and author of The South Beach Diet (DB 56409). Includes healthy…
appetizers, main courses, and desserts that use a minimum number of ingredients and are easy to prepare. 2005By Barry Denenberg. 2005
A biography of Anne Frank's Jewish family before, during, and after World War II. Through a combination of narrative facts,…
fictional reconstruction, and oral history, the author depicts the European world in which Frank wrote her diary. Violence. For grades 6-9 and older readers. 2005By Ann Tompert. 2004
This short biography of the Christian saint covers those facts known about him and the reason his name is connected…
with a holiday celebrating friendship and love. For grades 2-4. 2004A biography of Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948), the champion of political change through peaceful resistance. Emphasizes the spiritual beliefs that guided…
his actions in the nonviolent struggle to gain India's independence from Great Britain. Includes activities. For grades 2-4. 2004By Melvin Berger. 2000
By Toni Morrison. 2004
An account of the thoughts and feelings of children involved in school desegregation. Provides background to the 1954 groundbreaking Brown…
v. Board of Education Supreme Court decision and the movement to eliminate racist laws. For grades 3-6. 2004By Aliki. 1989
A child's world is one filled with the discovery of sensations, and "My Five Senses" captures the excitement and wonder…
that accompany these discoveries by focusing on such common sensations as licking ice cream, petting a bunny and hearing a fire engine. [This text is listed as an example that meets Common Core Standards in English language arts for K-1 at http://www.corestandards.org.]By Marcia Barnes, G Lyon, Jack Fletcher, Lynn Fuchs. 2019
Reviewing the state of the science of learning disabilities (LDs) and describing effective educational practices, this authoritative volume has been…
significantly revised and expanded with more than 70% new material. Foremost LD experts identify effective principles of assessment and instruction within the framework of multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS). With a focus on what works in the classroom, the book explores the full range of reading, mathematics, and writing disabilities. It synthesizes knowledge from neuropsychology, cognitive neuroscience, and special and general education. Illustrations include eight color plates. As a special supplement, a chapter on the history of the LD field from the first edition is provided at the companion website. New to This Edition *Heightened emphasis on intervention, including significant new developments in reading comprehension and math. *Reflects major scientific advances in understanding LDs. *Chapter on principles of effective instruction and MTSS. *Chapter on automaticity in reading, math, and writing. *Chapter on challenges in real-world implementation of evidence-based practices. *Chapter on the validity of the LD construct.By Bruce F. Pennington, Lauren M. McGrath, Robin L. Peterson. 2019
A definitive reference--now extensively revised with 70% new material--this book presents cutting-edge knowledge on how learning disorders develop and how…
to diagnose and treat them effectively. In additional to dyslexia and mathematics disabilities, the book covers speech and language disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism spectrum disorder, and intellectual disability. Accessibly written, it is grounded in genetics, neuroscience, and developmental neuropsychology. Clinicians and educators are guided to make sense of children's impairments and strengths and make sound diagnostic decisions. Best practices in intervention are reviewed. User-friendly features include case examples and summary tables in each disorder-specific chapter. New to This Edition *Revised throughout to reflect major theoretical, empirical, and technological advances. *Chapters on etiology, brain development, and comorbidity. *Chapters on DSM-5 diagnosis of specific learning disorder, evidence-based assessment, and achievement gaps.By Peg Dawson, Richard Guare. 2009
There's nothing more frustrating than watching your bright, talented son or daughter struggle with everyday tasks like finishing homework, putting…
away toys, or following instructions at school. Your "smart but scattered" child might also have trouble coping with disappointment or managing anger. Drs. Peg Dawson and Richard Guare have great news there's a lot you can do to help. The latest research in child development shows that many kids who have the brain and heart to succeed lack or lag behind in crucial "executive skills"--the fundamental habits of mind required for getting organized, staying focused, and controlling impulses and emotions. Learn easy-to-follow steps to identify your child's strengths and weaknesses, use activities and techniques proven to boost specific skills, and problem-solve daily routines. Small changes can add up to big improvements--this empowering book shows how.By Sigal Samuel. 2021
Osnat was born five hundred years ago – at a time when almost everyone believed in miracles. But very few…
believed that girls should learn to read.Yet Osnat's father was a great scholar whose house was filled with books. And she convinced him to teach her. Then she in turn grew up to teach others, becoming a wise scholar in her own right, the world's first female rabbi!Some say Osnat performed miracles – like healing a dove who had been shot by a hunter! Or saving a congregation from fire!But perhaps her greatest feat was to be a light of inspiration for other girls and boys; to show that any person who can learn might find a path that none have walked before.