Homework is one of those things with which kids invariably need our help. One of the major goals of schools is to teach kids how to locate information independently. By building a good reference library for your children, you can help them to become independent learners. The very act of supplying your kids with reference materials delivers a very powerful message to your children: you care about their education and about their ability to learn independently.
Don't be surprised if you catch them reading some of these books just for fun. Kids love to learn. It's our job to give them the tools to do so.
The books below will be a valuable edition to any student's home library. Some of these books will make great gifts, too.
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It's amazing how many science terms are not found in dictionaries. This book is a welcome complement to any standard student dictionary. Click here to order this book now.
This book is sort of a cross between a dictionary and an encyclopedia. It is highly illustrated and contains topics related to all areas of the life sciences. Suitable for students up to about high school level.
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Kids love this book. You probably even remember reading through it yourself as a young adolescent. Fascinating facts galore are found within.
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Essentials for students in a special gift set version. Burgundy leather-look books in a slipcase. Would make a really nice gift for graduating seniors who are headed off to college.
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Loaded with information to satisfy curious minds. This book covers all topics in all subject areas. Would be of particular interest for students ages 9-15, but highly illustrated and fascinating to all.
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A Guide To Writing, Thinking, and Learning. Clearly gives common writing guidelines that every student over fifth grade absolutely needs. Do you have a middle school student? Get him/her this book.
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The "little red book" for college students - contains comprehensive guide to writing and language basics that everyone needs to know.
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(more coming in the future)
Pssst! Have you visited the Education Station Superlibrary? It has links to online books, reference materials, plays, poetry, magazines and newspapers. While it cannot replace the excellent books below, it certainly is complementary.
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