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Author
Publisher
The University of Chicago Press
Pub. Date
2023
Language
English
Description
"These days, the world wide web has become the Wild West. We are faced with a seemingly endless source of information, all of it difficult to evaluate. Trusted sources can be full of ads, bad actors can slip under the radar, and seemingly questionable databases might hold a helpful treasure trove. Historian Sam Wineburg and media literacy guru Mike Caulfield are here to help with this informative, approachable guide to navigating the internet. With...
Author
Publisher
Grape Lot Press
Pub. Date
c2012
Language
English
Description
The founder of Young Rembrandts, discusses strategies to increase your visual learner's success in school by identifying three key learning styles, visual study techniques, effective writing strategies and the visual needs of students with autism, ADD and dyslexia
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
"Here's a deep dive into how real journalism works, what fake news is -- and most importantly, how to spot the difference. Organized into chapters that explore fake news and why it's so popular, how real news gets made, some common types of fake news, and how to investigate what you see online, this book is a must-read guide for kids who get most of their information online. With hilarious examples and humorous and lively illustrations, Can You Believe...
Author
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"Raising an Active Reader explains research on reading aloud with children who are in early elementary school (grades K-3). Upon completion, adults will know how read aloud works for children who are learning to read, and how the ABCs of Active Reading (Ask questions, Build vocabulary, and make Connections) build important reading skills"--
Author
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"What would you say if I told you that looking at abstract paintings could give you the confidence you need to speak up in class? Or that learning the history of donuts could help you think like a super spy and train like the CIA? smART teaches readers how to think critically and creatively, a skill that only requires you to open your eyes and actively engage your brain. This young reader's adaptation is based on VISUAL INTELLIGENCE by Amy E. Herman"--...
10) Close to famous
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 3.6 - AR Pts: 6
Language
English
Formats
Description
Twelve-year-old Foster McFee and her mother escape from her mother's abusive boyfriend and end up in the small town of Culpepper, West Virginia, where they use their strengths and challenge themselves to build a new life, with the help of the friends they make there
Author
Publisher
Other Press
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
Description
"An intimate look at America's historically rooted struggle to adequately educate vulnerable children, and a call to action to those in positions of power who are able to open doors of opportunity. You wouldn't guess it by listening to our elected officials, but education is the civil rights issue of our day. At the root of every important problem we face, from mass incarceration to income inequality, is an education system influenced by our nation's...
Author
Series
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.6 - AR Pts: 10
Language
English
Formats
Description
Zulaikha, a thirteen-year-old girl in Afghanistan, faces a series of frightening but exhilirating changes in her life as she defies her father and secretly meets with an old woman who teaches her to read, her older sister gets married, and American troops offer her surgery to fix her disfiguring cleft lip
Author
Language
English
Description
Touchpad Artificial Intelligence series has some salient features such as AI Reboot, AI Deep Thinking,
AI in Life, AI Lab and AI Ready which ensures that NEP 2020 guidelines are followed.
KEY FEATURES
- National Education Policy 2020
- AI Game: It contains an interesting game or activity for the students to try on their own or with their classmates to learn how the game mechanics work while having fun.
- Brainy Fact: It presents an interesting...
14) The book hog
Author
Publisher
Disney Hyperion
Pub. Date
2019
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1.9 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
The Book Hog loves books and has a large collection, although he never learned to read
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC
Pub. Date
2020
Language
English
Description
"A YA Nonfiction book about the history of Fake News and tips for how to spot it"--
Fake news is not a new phenomenon. Otis, a former CIA analyst, takes readers from the ancient Egyptians to the founding fathers to the present day to show the history and impact of misinformation over the centuries. She shares actionable tips on how to spot fake news, and how to make sense of the information we receive each day. Perhaps most importantly, you'll learn...
Author
Language
English
Description
Computer Science Textbook Designed for Joyful Learning
KEY FEATURES
- National Education Policy 2020
- Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students.
- Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts.
- In The Lab: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment)
- Explore More: This section contains supplement topics for add-on knowledge.
- QR Code: Scan the QR Code...
Author
Language
English
Description
Computer Science Textbook Windows 10 & MS Office 2016
KEY FEATURES
- National Education Policy 2020
- Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students.
- Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts.
- Hands-On: This section contains an activity for Home assignment.
- QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation.
- Project Work: This is an assessment...
Author
Language
English
Description
Computer Science Textbook Designed for Joyful Learning
KEY FEATURES
- National Education Policy 2020
- Tech Funda: This section provides a practical information or tip to the students.
- Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts.
- Hands-On: This section contains an activity for Home assignment.
- Fun in Lab: This is a lab activity to develop practical skills. (Subject Enrichment)
- QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the...
Author
Language
English
Description
Computer Science Textbook Designed for Joyful Learning
KEY FEATURES
- National Education Policy 2020
- Tech Funda: This section provides practical information or tip to the students.
- Clickipedia: This section provides interesting computer facts.
- Hands-On: This section contains an activity for Home assignment.
- QR Code: Scan the QR Code given on the first page of each chapter to start chapter animation.
- Crack the Code: This section...
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