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Asha and Baz Meet Elizebeth Friedman (Asha and Baz)
by Caroline FernandezIn the third book in the Asha and Baz series, readers learn about secret codes and how to break them from World War II codebreaker Elizebeth Friedman! A secret code and a mysterious prize up for grabs at school prompts Asha and Baz to once more use their magic stick to travel to the past. This time they land in 1942, where they meet Elizebeth Friedman, a codebreaker working with the US Navy. She&’s the perfect person to help the kids with their codebreaking challenge, but she&’s hard at work decoding secret messages from Nazi spies! With a navy officer pressuring Elizebeth to work quickly and the Allied war efforts at risk, the kids could be in for more than they expected in Asha and Baz Meet Elizebeth Friedman!
Asha and Baz Meet Gladys West (Asha and Baz)
by Caroline FernandezAsha and Baz face a class challenge about cardinal directions (North, East, South, West). They travel back in time to meet Gladys West whose math helped to create modern-day GPS.While visiting the community garden with their class, their teacher assigns a challenge: use a compass rose and a map to uncover parts of a secret message hidden around the garden.When trying to follow the instructions on the map leaves the best friends feeling lost, they look to the past for guidance. Together, they magically travel to 1978, to meet mathematician Gladys West.Gladys is working on her own important project using a satellite to map the ocean, and with her help, Asha and Baz might just find their way.
Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr (Asha and Baz)
by Caroline FernandezStarred review in The Canadian Children's Book Centre's Best Books For Kids and Teens 2023 Fall edition! In the second book of Caroline Fernandez&’s Asha and Baz series, readers once more dive into the past—this time to learn about famous actor and inventor Hedy Lamarr! Computer class is off to a rocky start for Asha and Baz! They&’ve been given a Coding Challenge and must correctly code instructions to send a digital frog across a computer screen. But they can&’t seem to figure it out. With their reputation as the smartest kids in their class at stake, the pair turn to their magic stick for answers. They use it to draw their coding problem in the sand and are transported back in time to 1941 Hollywood to meet Hedy Lamarr, leaving them even more confused: How can an actor help them solve the Coding Challenge? But when they learn there&’s a war happening and that Hedy Lamar has been hard at work inventing a device to help with war efforts, the kids realize her problem-solving skills may be just what they need. Coding, frequency hopping, and more await in Asha and Baz Meet Hedy Lamarr!
Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan (Asha and Baz)
by Caroline FernandezJoin Asha and Baz on an out-of-this-world adventure as they compete to win a chance to meet astronaut Chris Hadfield with their paper rocket launch. The only catch? They don't know how to power their rocket! Watch as they travel back in time to meet the pioneering rocket scientist Mary Sherman Morgan for help.Asha and Baz Meet Mary Sherman Morgan is an exciting and educational tale that introduces young readers to the world of science and space exploration in a fun and engaging way. With vibrant illustrations and a captivating storyline, this book about rockets is perfect for kids who love adventure, history, and learning about real-life heroes in STEM fields. Get ready for a rocket-fueled journey that will inspire young minds to reach for the stars!A TD Summer Reading Club selectionA Top Grade Books Fall 2022 selection for Early ReadersA 2022 Globe & Mail Kids' Gift Guide selectionA 2023 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist - Children&’s/Juvenile Early Readers/Chapter Books (Fiction)
Asha and the Jewel Thief (Fountas & Pinnell Classroom, Guided Reading)
by Marcos Calo Hg YinNIMAC-sourced textbook. Robbed! Asha knew she could solve the crime. But then, unexpectedly, there were too many suspects.
Asi Se Dice! Level 1 (Asi Se Dice)
by Conrad J. SchmittThis is the textbook for level 1 of the popular Spanish language learning series
Asi se dice! (Level 4)
by Schmitt McGraw Hill¡Así se dice! helps you teach Spanish your way with manageable content and easy-to-use technology. Cultural and interactive experiences blend learning opportunities to transport students to the exciting diverse world of Hispanic culture.
Asian Art
by Dorinda Neave Lara C. W. Blanchard Marika Sardar Miranda Bruce-MitfordAsian Art provides students with an accessible introduction to the history of Asian Art. Students will gain an understanding of the emergence and evolution of Asian art in all its diversity. Using a range of analytical skills, readers will learn to recognize patterns of continuity and change between the arts and cultures of various regions comprising Asia. Images set within their broader cultural and religious backgrounds provides students with important contextual information to understand and decode artworks.
Asian Philosophies (6th Edition)
by John M. KollerWith an inside view from an expert in the field, solid scholarship, and a clear and engaging writing style, 'Asian Philosophies' invites students and professors to think along with the great thinkers of the Asian traditions.
Asian Reader (3rd Edition)
by Jennifer Taylor Ed FrameOne of the most important aspects of teaching is having accessible a textbook, in one volume, reflecting the subject matter being taught. In an attempt to provide such a work, this volume is an anthology of writings that are appropriate to the needs of a course in Asian humanities.
Aspects Of Western Civilization: Problems And Sources In History, Volume 2
by Perry RogersAspects of Western Civilization : Problems and Sources in History, Volume 1, 7/e, challenges students with basic questions regarding historical development, human nature, moral action, and practical necessity. This collection of diverse primary sources explores a wide variety of issues and is organized around seven major themes: the Power Structure, Social and Spiritual Values, the Institution and the Individual, Imperialism, Revolution and Historical Transition, the Varieties of Truth, and Women in History.
Aspekte neu: Mittelstufe Deutsch, Arbeitsbuch 1
by Ute Koithan Helen Schmitz Annerose Bergmann Tanja Sieber Ralf Sonntag Cornelia RademacherNIMAC-sourced textbook
Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers: A Practical Reference
by Deborah E. BouchouxThe Aspen Handbook for Legal Writers is the concise reference students turn to again and again. <p><p> Deborah E. Bouchoux’s straightforward exposition, examples, and exercises cover every stage of the writing process. Practical tips and strategies clarify gray areas and shed light on important details that are frequently overlooked. Numerous examples throughout the text highlight the differences between ineffective and effective legal writing. , and the ethical implications of using social media New sample documents, including a demand letter, an email letter, and an email memo Coverage of Zoom-type conferences, as part of electronic communications.
Assess Yourself Activities For Access To Health (Thirteenth Edition)
by Rebecca J. DonatelleLong available online, now these popular self assessments also come in print. This supplement allows instructors who don't assign the popular Assess Yourself activities online to still assign them as traditional homework. Assess Yourself questionnaires and activities help students evaluate their health habits and facilitate behavior change.
Assessing Learners With Special Needs: An Applied Approach
by Terry OvertonAssessing Learners with Special Needs: An Applied Approach, 8/e provides readers with a practical, step-by-step approach to learning about the complex procedures of the assessment process. This new edition provides a new presentation format and a new format for assessing student mastery of material through interactive learning activities.
Assessing Reading Multiple Measures
by Linda Diamond B. J. ThorsnesThe 2008 revised 2nd edition provides a collection of tests for the comprehensive assessment of skills related to reading. These assessments can help you, as a teacher, identify why a student is having reading difficulty and determine what the next step in instruction should be to remediate that difficulty. The assessments are intended to assist the teacher in determining the instructional needs of all students and in monitoring progress throughout the course of instruction
Assessing and Treating Trauma and PTSD (Second Edition)
by Linda J. SchuppAssessing and Treating Trauma and PTSD, 2nd Edition, masterfully explores the nature of traumatic stress and provides spot-on assessment tools for various trauma-related criteria. The second edition updates include all trauma-related DSM-5 diagnoses, as well as new theories, research and therapeutic techniques. This collection of physiological and psychological techniques provides professions with a practical, eclectic approach to a variety of treatments. * "High-Risk" Indicators for PTSD * Changes from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5 * DSM-5 Predictors for PTSD * Dissociation and Treatments * Attachment Theory and Neurobiology of Broken Attachment Bonds * Nutritional Supplement Update for the Prevention and Treatment of PTSD * Current Psychopharmacological Studies for PTSD * The Relationship as Therapy * Complex Posttraumatic Stress Disorder Criteria and Treatment
Assessment In Early Childhood Education (Sixth Edition)
by Sue C. WorthamWritten for preschool and primary school teachers involved in preparing for, administering, interpreting, and moving forward with the results of informal and standardized testing, Wortham's Assessment in Early Childhood Education, Sixth Edition, is one of the most accessible and practical books available in measurement and evaluation examines both standardized and informal assessment tools from a developmental perspective, focusing entirely on children between birth and age eight. Key changes to this edition include: a new emphasis on building partnerships with families with the inclusion of a diverse array of parents and families as examples; revised and expanded information on children from diverse cultures and languages and children with disabilities; updated and streamlined figures, examples, and models of assessment are found throughout the text; activities at the end of the chapters provide opportunities for students to apply their own performance activities and demonstrate understanding of chapter content; updated content on the effects of No Child Left Behind; and new information on current trends toward accountability and the impact of high-stakes testing.
Assessment In Rehabilitation And Mental Health Counseling
by Fong Chan David R. Strauser Timothy N. TanseyThis graduate-level text on rehabilitation and mental health counseling disseminates foundational knowledge of assessment principles and processes with a focus on clinical application. Written by recognized leaders in rehabilitation and mental health, it is the only book to use the World Health Organization's International Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health (ICF) framework to integrate assessment tools and techniques addressing practice with varied populations and settings. <p><p> Written by leading practitioners with specialized knowledge, chapters focus on specific populations and service delivery settings. The book features a variety of learning tools to foster critical thinking, including learning objectives and case examples highlighting important principles and applications. Sample reports and templates further reinforce understanding of specific applications.
Assessment Of Children: Cognitive Foundations And Applications
by Jerome M. SattlerThis volume provides extensive tables to help in interpreting the WISC-V, WPPSI-IV, SB5, DAS-II, and WJ IV COG. It also contains appendixes focusing on laws pertaining to children with special needs (IDEA, Section 504, and ADA), testifying as an expert witness, and test reviews.
Assessment Procedures For Counselors And Helping Professionals
by Karyn Jones Robert Drummond Carl SheperisSince its first publication in 1988, Assessment Procedures for Counselors and Helping Professionals has become a classic among assessment textbooks designed specifically for aspiring counselors. Now in its 9th Edition, the text includes extensive changes to content and updating throughout, while maintaining its popular, easy-to-read format and continuing emphasis on assessment information that is most useful and relevant for school counselors, marriage and family therapists, mental health counselors, and other helping professionals. Throughout the text, readers get invaluable information and examples about widely used assessment instruments in order to become familiar with these well-known tests.
Assessment and Student Success in a Differentiated Classroom
by Carol Ann Tomlinson Tonya R. MoonCarol Ann Tomlinson and Tonya R. Moon take an in-depth look at assessment and show how differentiation can improve the process in all grade levels and subject areas. <p><p> After discussing differentiation in general, the authors focus on how differentiation applies to various forms of assessment—pre-assessment, formative assessment, and summative assessment—and to grading and report cards.
Assessment for Counselors
by Bradley T. ErfordErford's book presents a broad overview of basic issues in psychological and educational assessment. The book familiarizes students with the essentials of testing, covering such concepts as ethical, legal, and diversity issues; reliability, validity, and test construction; and the pertinent tests needed by professional counselors to conduct thorough and effective assessments. Erford's guidance on basic procedures such as test selection, as well as the book's examples and applications relevant to a range of practices and clientele, help students learn how and when to use the correct assessment tools with diverse clients. In addition, the author and other contributors focus on the importance of counselor identity and the essentials of this complex field.