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The “modern” education system. It hasn't changed much since it started back in 1837. The same rules apply. You come into class, pick a seat, and watch an adult teach you the basics. The rest is left to the child. Whether they pay attention or not, it's up to them. The problem here is, even if the child tries to pay attention, many find it difficult to learn this way.

The “modern” education system. It hasn't changed much since it started back in 1837. The same rules apply. Whether your child pays attention to the teacher or not, it's up to them. The problem is, even if the child tries to pay attention, many find it difficult to learn this way. In fact, compared to active learning, traditional lecturing increases the failure rates by as much as 55 percent. On top of that, it can result in thousands of dollars in private tutoring and extra resources.

This compelling addition to the What Was? series covers what was supposed to be “the war to end all wars” but tragically wasn't. In 1914, the assassination of an Austrian archduke set off a disastrous four-year-long conflict involving dozens of countries with battles taking place in all...

Upbeat, fun music will help kids learn division facts of 8.

Fun music and rhyming lyrics will teach kids how to count by 2s, 5s, and 10s. This fun math technique is called skip counting.

Upbeat, fun music will help kids learn division facts of 2.

Polly loves words. And she loves writing stories. So when a magic book that can make everything she writes happen in real life appears on her doorstep, Polly is certain all of her dreams are about to come true. But she soon learns that what you write and what you mean are not always the same thing!

Want to give your child essential money skills early on? Struggling to make financial literacy fun? You're not alone. Many parents want their kids to be financially confident but don’t know where to start. That’s where Financial Literacy for Kids Unlocked comes in! Designed for ages 7-12, this audiobook makes learning about money fun, simple, and practical.

In this key civil rights and social justice book for young listeners, Scipio Africanus Jones—a self-taught attorney who was born enslaved—leads a momentous series of court cases to save twelve Black men who'd been unjustly sentenced to death.

Upbeat, fun music will help kids learn division terminology.

A course in Belgian French for young learners split into 28 daily sessions. Topics covered include many words, phrases, and expressions that can be put to daily use, such as greetings, questions and answers, manners, places, animals, numbers, colors, and many other topics. Vocabulary is approached in three different ways to build fluency, and sound effects, music, and games are all used to build understanding and retention. This is an ideal way to build a working understanding of the Belgian French dialect.

An introduction to the important job of police officers. This book describes what a police officer is, how their police car works, and the heroic things they do to keep people safe. Give young citizens a glimpse into the lives of these valuable workers and how their careers make communities a better place to live.

Kayla needs to return her library books so she can check out new ones. But she can’t find one of them. Where could it be? Can King and Kayla’s friend Jillian help?

Over 150 interactive, engaging, and challenging math riddles for kids. Help your child become a MASTER at multiplication and division! Bring math to the kitchen when cooking breakfast, lunch, and dessert or eating fruits, vegetables, and meats in our Food Theme version. Discover a gigantic collection of food and cooking related riddles.

Over 150 interactive, engaging, and challenging math riddles for kids. Help your child become a master at addition and subtraction! Bring math to things like clothes, furniture, cars, planes, notebooks, and house tools in our object theme version.

It is no secret that the kids who study the hardest have the biggest chance of winning. I entered my first spelling bee when I was nine years old without studying a single word, and it is safe to say I didn’t make it very far. I spent the whole of the next summer studying, and that year, I came in first place in the county. Are you ready to be a champion, too?

Max, an adventurous young protagonist, discovers an ancient book in his attic that transports him to a magical land where only Spanish is spoken. Here, he meets Luna, a magical guide, who aids him in learning basic Spanish words and greetings.

The second installment sees Max reopening the magic book, leading him to an enchanting secret garden within the Spanish-speaking magical realm. Luna, his reliable guide, is back to help him navigate this beautiful labyrinth of nature.

Over 150 interactive, engaging, and challenging math riddles for kids will help your child become a master at addition and subtraction. Discover a gigantic collection of adventure-related riddles with race-car drivers, pirates, cowboys, astronauts, aliens, and more. With fun, action-packed scenarios and twists, these riddles will have your child practicing math for hours!

When Lydia was five years old, she and her family had to leave their home. They hopped from Grandma's house to Aunt Linda's house to Cousin Alice's house, but no place was permanent. Then one day, everything changed: Lydia's mom took her to a new place - not a house but a big building with stone columns and tall tall steps. The library. In the library, Lydia found her special spot across from the sunny window at a round desk. For behind that desk was her new friend, the librarian.