Welcome to Your Brain

Welcome to Your Brain

Author: Sandra Aamodt

Publisher: Random House

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 242

ISBN-13: 1846040779

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When I drink, am I killing my brain cells? Does cramming for an exam work? Why can't you tickle yourself? Can you improve your brain with video games? Written with a light touch, but using hard science, this book will answer all the questions you've ever had about how that amazing three pounds in your skull works.


Sylvan Summer Smart Workbook: Between Grades 2 & 3

Sylvan Summer Smart Workbook: Between Grades 2 & 3

Author: Sylvan Learning

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 2019-04-09

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0525569197

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Stop "summer slide" and get ready to return to the classroom for 3rd grade with Sylvan's SUMMER SMART Workbooks! Research shows that kids can lose up to 2.5 months' worth of hard-earned knowledge from the previous grade over the summer vacation break. That's why we at Sylvan Learning—America's #1 tutoring brand—created the SUMMER SMART workbook series! Packed with fun exercises and teacher-created activities, this book reinforces math and reading concepts your child learned in 2nd grade, including: • Addition and subtraction • Basic fractions • Time and money • Measuring and comparing • Vowels and consonants • Compound words and contractions • Reading comprehension Inside each Summer Smart book, you'll also find: • Teacher tips for staying sharp over the summer • Special “Vacation Challenge!” activities and games section • Cut-out flashcard sheets and recommended reading lists • A “Summer Smart!” Achievement Certificate Let the experts at America's #1 tutoring brand help get your child ready for 3rd grade! ***** Why Sylvan Products Work ***** Sylvan Learning Workbooks won a National Parenting Publications Awards (NAPPA) Honors Award as a top book series for children in the elementary-aged category. NAPPA is the nation’s most comprehensive awards program for children’s products and parenting resources and has been critically reviewing products since 1990. The Award recognizes Sylvan Learning Workbooks as some of the most innovative and useful products geared to parents. Sylvan's proven system inspires kids to learn and has helped children nationwide catch up, keep up, and get ahead in school. Sylvan has been a trusted partner for parents for thirty years, and has based their supplemental education success on programs developed through a focus on the highest educational standards and detailed research. Sylvan’s line of educational products equips families with fun, effective, and grade-appropriate learning tools. Our workbooks and learning kits feature activities, stories, and games to reinforce the skills children need to develop and achieve their academic potential. Students will reap the rewards of improved confidence and a newfound love of learning.


This Morning Sam Went to Mars

This Morning Sam Went to Mars

Author: Nancy Carlson

Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing

Published: 2013-04-01

Total Pages: 33

ISBN-13: 1575426382

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Eight-year-old Sam is always daydreaming about exploring space and the deepest seas, which is awesome—except when he’s supposed to be focusing on schoolwork or stuff at home. It seems like all he hears is, “Focus, Sam!” and “Pay attention!” The doctor says Sam is lucky: He has a very powerful brain! But he does need some help focusing. She gives Sam and his dad lots of strategies to try, like staying organized, eating better food, and asking for help when he needs it. Sam’s favorite strategy? Make time for imagination! A note to adults gives extra tips for helping kids with attention struggles.


Everything You Need to Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook

Everything You Need to Ace Geometry in One Big Fat Notebook

Author: Workman Publishing

Publisher: Workman Publishing Company

Published: 2020-09-29

Total Pages: 631

ISBN-13: 1523512024

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Geometry? No problem! This Big Fat Notebook covers everything you need to know during a year of high school geometry class, breaking down one big bad subject into accessible units. Learn to study better and get better grades using mnemonic devices, definitions, diagrams, educational doodles, and quizzes to recap it all. Featuring: Logic and reasoning Parallel lines Triangles and congruence Trapezoids and kites Ratio and proportion The pythagorean theorem The fundamentals of circles Area Volume of prisms and cylinders And more


Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts

Sam Wu Is Not Afraid of Ghosts

Author: Katie Tsang

Publisher: Union Square & Co.

Published: 2018-10-29

Total Pages: 182

ISBN-13: 1454932570

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“Reluctant readers and fans of the Wimpy Kid series and its ilk will appreciate the book’s dynamic type, graphics galore, cartoonish illustrations, and ironic footnotes.”—Kirkus Don’t call him scaredy-cat Sam, because Sam Wu IS NOT AFRAID of ghosts! Except . . . he totally is. Can he conquer his fear by facing the ghost that lives in the walls of his house? After an unfortunate (and very embarrassing) incident in the Space Museum, Sam goes on a mission to prove to the school bully, and all his friends, that he’s not afraid of anything—just like the heroes on his favorite show, Space Blasters. And when it looks like his house is haunted, Sam gets the chance to prove how brave he can be. A funny, touching, and charming story of ghost hunting, escaped pet snakes, and cats with attitude!


Sam's Chance, and How He Improved It

Sam's Chance, and How He Improved It

Author: Horatio Jr. Alger

Publisher: Good Press

Published: 2019-11-26

Total Pages: 145

ISBN-13:

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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century New York, "Sam's Chance, and How He Improved It" tells the story of Sam, an orphan striving to find his place in the world. Written by Horatio Jr. Alger, this novel explores themes of resilience, morality, and the pursuit of a better life. As Sam faces challenges and makes crucial decisions, readers witness his growth and determination to improve his circumstances. A heartwarming tale of hope and redemption.


Sam Houston, the Great Designer

Sam Houston, the Great Designer

Author: Llerena Friend

Publisher: University of Texas Press

Published: 2010-06-28

Total Pages: 425

ISBN-13: 0292789114

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This biography of Sam Houston goes beyond the romantic frontier life of the "buckskin hero from Tennessee" to examine seriously his role as an American statesman.