In these inspiring essays about why we read, Proust explores all the pleasures and trials that we take from books, as well as explaining the beauty of Ruskin and his work, and the joys of losing yourself in literature as a child. Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves – and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives – and destroyed them. Now Penguin brings you the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
Encourage fifth-grade students to build their reading comprehension and word study skills using daily practice activities. Great for after school, intervention, or homework, teachers and parents can help students gain regular practice through these quick, diagnostic-based activities that are correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards. Both fiction and nonfiction reading passages are provided as well as data-driven assessment tips and digital versions of the assessment analysis tools and activities. With these easy-to-use activities, fifth graders will boost their reading skills in a hurry!
Encourage kindergarten students to build their reading comprehension and word study skills using daily practice activities. Great for after school, intervention, or homework, teachers and parents can help students gain regular practice through these quick, diagnostic-based activities that are correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards. Both fiction and nonfiction reading passages are provided as well as data-driven assessment tips and digital versions of the assessment analysis tools and activities. With these easy-to-use activities, kindergarteners will boost their reading skills in a hurry!
Discover the essential thinking tools you’ve been missing with The Great Mental Models series by Shane Parrish, New York Times bestselling author and the mind behind the acclaimed Farnam Street blog and “The Knowledge Project” podcast. This first book in the series is your guide to learning the crucial thinking tools nobody ever taught you. Time and time again, great thinkers such as Charlie Munger and Warren Buffett have credited their success to mental models–representations of how something works that can scale onto other fields. Mastering a small number of mental models enables you to rapidly grasp new information, identify patterns others miss, and avoid the common mistakes that hold people back. The Great Mental Models: Volume 1, General Thinking Concepts shows you how making a few tiny changes in the way you think can deliver big results. Drawing on examples from history, business, art, and science, this book details nine of the most versatile, all-purpose mental models you can use right away to improve your decision making and productivity. This book will teach you how to: Avoid blind spots when looking at problems. Find non-obvious solutions. Anticipate and achieve desired outcomes. Play to your strengths, avoid your weaknesses, … and more. The Great Mental Models series demystifies once elusive concepts and illuminates rich knowledge that traditional education overlooks. This series is the most comprehensive and accessible guide on using mental models to better understand our world, solve problems, and gain an advantage.
Build foundational reading skills with 180 Days of Reading, 2nd Edition, a workbook of engaging and effective daily practice activities. This easy-to-use first grade workbook is perfect for at-home learning or classroom instruction. Watch students learn to read and write more confidently with these standards-based learning activities. The 2nd Edition of this activity book incorporates thematic units and a combination of fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. The new edition also reinforces the connection between reading and writing by having students write about what they read. Parents appreciate the grade-appropriate reading passages and fascinating topics that children will love. The daily reading practice is great for homeschool, to reinforce learning at school, or to prevent learning loss over summer. Teachers rely on these workbooks to save them valuable time and address learning gaps.
Encourage first-grade students to build their reading comprehension and word study skills using daily practice activities. Great for after school, intervention, or homework, teachers and parents can help students gain regular practice through these quick, diagnostic-based activities that are correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards. Both fiction and nonfiction reading passages are provided as well as data-driven assessment tips and digital versions of the assessment analysis tools and activities. With these easy-to-use activities, first graders will boost their reading skills in a hurry!
Encourage first-grade students to build their reading comprehension and word study skills using daily practice activities. Great for after school, intervention, or homework, teachers and parents can help students gain regular practice through these quick, diagnostic-based activities that are correlated to College and Career Readiness and other state standards. Both fiction and nonfiction reading passages are provided as well as data-driven assessment tips and digital versions of the assessment analysis tools and activities. With these easy-to-use activities, first graders will boost their reading skills in a hurry!
Taking you through the year day by day, The Reading Book of Days contains a quirky, eccentric, amusing or important event or fact from different periods of history, many of which had a major impact on the religious and political history of England as a whole. Ideal for dipping into, this addictive little book will keep you entertained and informed. Featuring hundreds of snippets of information gleaned from the vaults of Reading’s archives, it will delight residents and visitors alike.
Develop foundational reading skills with 180 Days of Reading, 2nd Edition, a workbook of fun and effective daily practice activities. This easy-to-use kindergarten workbook is great for at-home learning or classroom instruction. Watch students learn to read and write more confidently with these standards-based learning activities. The 2nd Edition of this activity book incorporates thematic units and a combination of fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. The new edition also reinforces the connection between reading and writing by having students write about what they read. Parents appreciate the grade-appropriate reading passages and engaging topics that children will enjoy. The daily reading practice is great for homeschool, to reinforce learning at school, or to prevent learning loss over summer. Teachers rely on these workbooks to save them valuable time and address learning gaps.
Improve reading skills with 180 Days of Reading, 2nd Edition, a workbook of exciting and effective daily practice activities. This easy-to-use second grade workbook is great for at-home learning or classroom instruction. Watch students learn to read and write more confidently with these standards-based learning activities. The 2nd Edition of this activity book incorporates thematic units and a combination of fiction, nonfiction, and nontraditional texts. The new edition also reinforces the connection between reading and writing by having students write about what they read. Parents appreciate the grade-appropriate reading passages and interesting topics that children will enjoy. The daily reading practice is perfect for homeschool, to reinforce learning at school, or to prevent learning loss over summer. Teachers rely on these workbooks to save them valuable time and address learning gaps.
