Books for Ages 13 & Up

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Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools: Transforming Practices So All Students Feel Accepted & Supported

Written by leaders in the field of neurodiversity-affirming education, Neurodiversity-Affirming Schools empowers educators to help neurodivergent students thrive. It offers an accessible introduction to the history, context, science, and culture around neurodiversity and neurodivergence. Additionally, it contains concrete strategies for building school and classroom environments that support neurodivergent students.Chapters include tables and sidebars to help readers retain and reference important information. This book also provides real-world flavor in the form of vignettes of neurodivergent students and how educators support them. These features allow readers to contextualize what they've learned and feel confident as they implement change.

50 Strategies for Cooperative Learning

Unlock the power of collaboration in the classroom! This guide includes easy-to-implement strategies for fostering an academically engaging and emotionally supportive learning environment where every student can thrive.

Strategies for Culturally and Linguistically Responsive Teaching and Learning, Second Edition

The Empathetic Classroom: How a Mental Health Mindset Supports Your Students-and You

The Empathetic Classroom goes beyond typical books on teacher well-being, focusing on holistic mindsets and strategies that support mental health in K-12 teachers and their students alike. Written by a teacher-turned-therapist, this approachable book uniquely offers a mental health perspective on classroom teaching. Maria Munro-Schuster shares tools for focusing on mental health in everyday practiceTeachers will benefit from sound advice on maintaining boundaries, confronting intrusive thoughts, responding to trauma, incorporating play into classrooms, and many other methods of remaining connected to themselves and their students. The conversational tone and relatable stories make this an easy, entertaining read.

Smithsonian STEAM Life Science Informational Text for Middle School 6-Book Set

Discover the wonders of science and nature with the Smithsonian's captivating life science 6- book collection for middle school students! Dive into the fascinating world of biology, explore photosynthesis, journey through Yellowstone, encounter thrilling tales of survival, unravel the mysteries of DNA, and meet a Megalodon. This engaging set brings science to life, sparking curiosity and a passion for learning in every young reader. Books in this set include, What Happens to Your Body When, All About Photosynthesis, Yellowstone's Ecosystem, Predators and Prey, Working with DNA and Genetics, and Meet the Megalodon.

Smithsonian STEAM Physical Science Informational Text for Middle School 6-Book Set

Explore the wonders of our world and beyond with the Smithsonian's exciting physical science book collection designed for middle schoolers! Books in this set include, All About Water, Wildfires, Sounds of the Universe, High-Speed Cards, Sonar and Submarine Technology, and Energy Reactions in the Kitchen.

Smithsonian STEAM Earth and Space Informational Text Middle School 6-Book Set

Embark on an extraordinary journey with the Smithsonian's intriguing earth and space 6 book collection for middle school students! Books in this set include, The Extreme Universe, Ocean Trenches and Deep-Sea Life, How Earth Tells Us Its Age, All About Clouds, All About Hurricanes, and Human Effects on Earth.

Smithsonian STEAM Complete Informational Text for Middle School 24-Book Set

Step into a world of discovery with the Smithsonian's comprehensive 24-book set, perfect for middle school students eager to explore science and nature! Books in this set include, What Happens to Your Body When, Amazing Tales of Plant Survival, Animal Health at the Zoo, All About Photosynthesis, Yellowstone's Ecosystem, Predators and Prey, Working with DNA and Genetics, Meet the Megalodon, All About the Periodic Table, All About Water, Wildfires, Gravitational Interactions, Energy Reactions in the Kitchen, High-Speed Cards, Sonar and Submarine Technology, Sounds of the Universe, The Extreme Universe, Space Technology, Ocean Trenches and Deep-Sea Life, How Earth Tells Us Its Age, How to Become a Fossil, All About Clouds, All About Hurricanes, and Human Effects on Earth.

Catch-Up Math: Grade K-6: Complete 7-Book Set

The Ultimate Math Catch-Up Set. This 7-Book Set includes one book per grade beginning with Kindergarten.Families appreciate that these full-color books offers simple step-by-step explanations of each topic and includes access to instructional videos created by math experts. The examples and practice activities help students master grade-level math concepts such as division, fractions, and angles. In addition, the review pages cement foundational mathematics skills, ensuring that students are ready to tackle more difficult math concepts going forward.