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Emmy Noether : the most important mathematician you've never heard of / by Becker, Helaine,author.(CARDINAL)663496; Rust, Kari,illustrator.(CARDINAL)676858;
Includes bibliographic references (page 40)."When Emmy Noether is born in 1882, no one knows she's going to become a visionary mathematician. Back then, girls were expected to be gentle and quiet -- definitely not geniuses. But Emmy is a genius! And she's much more interested in math than in learning to cook and sew. Though she faces sexism and anti-Semitism, she perseveres to earn her mathematics degree and teach at a university. And when Einstein's famous Theory of Relativity has a problem that no one can solve, Emmy gets the chance of a lifetime to prove herself. That's just the first of her lasting contributions to the fields of computer science and theoretical physics. Emmy's extraordinary story is finally shared in this charming picture book biography by bestselling, award-winning children's author Helaine Becker and illustrator Kari Rust. Becker's spirited text and Rust's warm illustrations bring Emmy's lively personality to life with an appealing touch of humour. Emmy faces down every challenge with steadfast belief in her own abilities and a true love of math -- a growth mindset that will inspire young readers. With kid-friendly explanations of advanced math and physics concepts, the book provides tons of STEM curriculum links, along with a thoroughly researched biographical note about Emmy's life and sources for further reading."--850L
Subjects: Biographies.; Picture books.; Noether, Emmy, 1882-1935; Women mathematicians; Mathematicians; Algebra;
Available copies: 9 / Total copies: 9
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Limitless mind : learn, lead, and live without barriers / by Boaler, Jo,1964-author.(CARDINAL)641508;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 232-238) and index.Introduction: The six keys -- How neuroplasticity changes... everything -- Why we should love mistakes, struggle, and even failure -- Changing your mind, changing your reality -- The connected brain -- Why speed is out and flexibility is in! -- A limitless approach to collaboration -- Conclusion: Living without limits.From the moment we enter school as children, we are made to feel as if our brains are fixed entities, capable of learning certain things and not others, influenced exclusively by genetics. This notion follows us into adulthood, where we tend to simply accept these established beliefs about our skillsets (i.e. that we don't have "a math brain" or that we aren't "the creative type"). These damaging--and as new science has revealed, false--assumptions have influenced all of us at some time, affecting our confidence and willingness to try new things and limiting our choices, and, ultimately, our futures. Stanford University professor, bestselling author, and acclaimed educator Jo Boaler has spent decades studying the impact of beliefs and bias on education. In Limitless Mind, she explodes these myths and reveals the six keys to unlocking our boundless learning potential. Her research proves that those who achieve at the highest levels do not do so because of a genetic inclination toward any one skill but because of the keys that she reveals in the book. Our brains are not "fixed," but entirely capable of change, growth, adaptability, and rewiring. Want to be fluent in mathematics? Learn a foreign language? Play the guitar? Write a book? The truth is not only that anyone at any age can learn anything, but the act of learning itself fundamentally changes who we are, and as Boaler argues so elegantly in the pages of this book, what we go on to achieve.We tend to accept established beliefs about our skillsets-- you don't have "a math brain" or your friend is "the creative type". Accepting these labels can be damaging, affecting our confidence and willingness to try new things, limiting our choices, and, ultimately, our futures. Boaler reveals the six keys to unlocking our boundless learning potential. She shows how our brains are capable of change, growth, adaptability, and rewiring. The act of learning itself fundamentally changes who we are... and what we can go on to achieve.
Subjects: Learning ability.; Learning, Psychology of.;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 6
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The dyslexia empowerment plan : a blueprint for renewing your child's confidence and love of learning / by Foss, Ben,author.(CARDINAL)404442;
Includes bibliographical references and index."Finally, a groundbreaking book that reveals what your dyslexic child is experiencing--and what you can do so that he or she can thrive. More than thirty million people in the United States are dyslexic--a brain-based genetic trait, often labeled as a "learning disability" or "learning difference," that makes interpreting text and reading difficult. Yet even though children with dyslexia may have trouble reading, they don't have any problems learning; dyslexia has nothing to do with a lack of intellect. While other books tell you what dyslexia is, this book tells you what to do. Dyslexics' innate skills, which may include verbal, social, spatial, kinesthetic, visual, mathematical, or musical abilities, are their unique key to acquiring knowledge. Figuring out where their individual strengths lie, and then harnessing these skills, offers an entree into learning and excelling. And by keeping the focus on learning, not on standard reading the same way everyone else does, a child with dyslexia can and will develop the self-confidence to flourish in the classroom and beyond. After years of battling with a school system that did not understand his dyslexia and the shame that accompanied it, renowned activist and entrepreneur Ben Foss is not only open about his dyslexia, he is proud of it. In The Dyslexia Empowerment Plan he shares his personal triumphs and failures so that you can learn from his experiences, and provides a three-step approach for success: Identify your child's profile: By mapping your child's strengths and weaknesses and assisting her to better understand who she is, you can help your child move away from shame and feelings of inadequacy and move toward creating a powerful program for learning. Help your child help himself: Coach your child to become his own best advocate by developing resiliency, confidence, and self-awareness, and focusing on achievable goals in areas that matter most to him. Create community: Dyslexic children are not broken, but too often the system designed to educate them is. Dare to change your school so that your child has the resources to thrive. Understanding your rights and finding allies will make you and your child feel connected and no longer alone. Packed with practical ideas and strategies dyslexic children need for excelling in school and in life, this empowering guide provides the framework for charting a future for your child that is bright with hope and unlimited potential." --
Subjects: Dyslexia.; Dyslexic children; Parents of children with disabilities.;
Available copies: 21 / Total copies: 27
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Music theory for dummies / by Pilhofer, Michael,author.(CARDINAL)350959; Day, Holly,author.(CARDINAL)292970;
Getting started with music theory. What is music theory anyway? ; Determining what notes are worth ; Giving it a rest ; Introducing time signatures ; Playing with beat -- Putting notes together. Music notes (and where to find them) ; Mastering the major and minor scales ; Key signatures and the circle of fifths ; Intervals : the distance between pitches ; Chord building ; Chord progressions -- Musical expression through tempo and dynamics. Creating varied sound through tempo and dynamics ; Instrument tone color and acoustics -- Musical expression through form. The building blocks of music : rhythm, melody, harmony, and song form ; Relying on classical forms ; Tapping into popular genres and forms -- The part of tens. Ten frequently asked questions about music theory ; Ten keys to reading a musical score ; Ten music theorists you should know about -- Appendixes. A, Audio tracks ; B, Chord chart ; C, Glossary.Music Theory For Dummies makes music theory easy to understand, with a friendly, unintimidating overview of everything you need to know to become fluent at knocking out beats, reading musical scores, and learning to anticipate where a song should go whether you're reading someone else's music or writing your own. Whether you're a music student or a music lover, you'll learn to read, write, and understand music with this informative guide. With expert instruction, you'll put it all together as you compose, arrange, and create original melodies, harmonies, and chords of your own, with helpful tips for performing your pieces in front of an audience. This new third edition presents the most current teaching techniques, the newest music genres and examples, and updated information on all aspects of understanding, creating, and performing music. Studies have shown that music training improves children's' verbal and spatial abilities, and it's been associated with cognitive and mathematical benefits in adults. The music job market is expected to increase over the coming years, and music theory is becoming an increasingly common part of education at all levels. Music Theory For Dummies provides the instruction you need to get more out of music than you ever thought possible. * Master major and minor scales, intervals, pitches, and clefs * Understand basic notation, time signals, tempo, dynamics, and navigation * Employ melodies, chords, progressions, and phrases to form music * Compose harmonies and accompanying melodies for voice and instruments Whether you intend to pursue a degree or career in music, or just enjoy listening to it, understanding the theory behind it gives you a whole new appreciation for the artistry and craftsmanship behind the pieces that give you goose bumps. It's a mix of technical skill, inborn talent, and plenty of practice and now you can try your hand at it, with Music Theory For Dummies.
Subjects: Music theory.; Music theory;
Available copies: 6 / Total copies: 8
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Teacher's pet. by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268;
Alphabet animals: animals from A to Z: Join young host Marisa as she takes you on a fun-filled adventure through the alphabet with both familiar and exotic animals from A to Z! Each upper-case letter of the alphabet gets presented slowly, several times with large, easy-to-read graphics.Cat trouble: About 8 miles north of Windhoek, the capital of Namibia, is Marlice van Vuuren's wildlife rehabilitation sanctuary. In partnership with the Shiloh Jolie-Pitt Foundation, founded by Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt, this fabulous reserve and sanctuary is where Marlice and her extraordinary family care for orphaned wild animals, which they one day hope to release back into the wild.CC kindergarten math: counting to 100: Common Core Mathematics is a set of high-quality, nationally-accepted, academic standards in math. These learning goals outline what a student should know and be able to do at the end of each grade. This program covers several key mathematical concepts that a kindergarten student should grasp before entering 1st grade. A plethora of enthusiastic counting squirrels make learning how to count to 100 a breeze. Easy to understand, step-by-step instruction gives kids the proper tools and ways of thinking to facilitate their ability to count in sequence, by 10's, and even pick up counting without having to begin from the number 1.Counting around the house: Join 8-year-old Timmy and his trusty bloodhound, Sherlock, as they sniff out and count objects "around the house." From 1 doorbell to 10 windows, kids will learn to count to 10 and understand that numbers can be used to determine the quantity of a particular group of objects. On-screen graphics reinforce learning, and beautiful animation from professional animator Gene Hamm make this a program to "count on."Creating with crayons: simple tips to amaze: In this program, young viewers will learn how to draw their favorite animals like dogs, cats and horses with professional animator Gene Hamm, who provides simple, fun instruction to create more advanced artwork and great tips on how to color that art appropriately.Hide & seek math: With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors.Ulata treasure hunt: With the help of exciting math fairy tales, children are introduced to abstract mathematical concepts such as counting, categorizing, shapes and colors.Will it rain or will it snow: Little Scientist helps children develop scientific reasoning by exploring the world of science that surrounds them. The weather changes every day. Wet, dry, cold, hot. Storms bring strong winds, uh oh. The weather changes with the seasons too.Ages 3-5.Grades Pre-K-K.
Subjects: Educational films.; Children's films.; Alphabet; Counting; Numeracy; Art; Imagination in children; Weather; Wildlife rehabilitation; Common Core State Standards (Education);
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Testing for kindergarten : simple strategies to help your child ace the tests for: public school placement, private school admissions, gifted program qualification / by Quinn, Karen,1955-(CARDINAL)466196;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Pt. 1: The secret world of kindergarten testing. What educators know and parents don't ; This is not about kinder-cramming ; The scoop on intelligence testing ; The 7 abilities of highly successful kindergarteners ; What is on the test? -- Pt. 2: Prepare your child to succeed--at tests and in life. Milestones that matter for school success ; Sneak learning into the moments you already spend with your child ; Reading to build all 7 abilities ; Instruments to strengthen all 7 abilities ; Conversing to support 6 abilities ; Language and more ; Knowledge/comprehension ; Memory: you must remember this-- ; Mathematics ; Visual-spatial reasoning ; Cognitive skills ; Fine-motor skills ; Beyond testing success ; How to get started -- Pt. 3: What these tests really mean : how your child's test scores will affect the options available to her. Your best public school options : gifted programs, magnet and charter schools ; Getting past the velvet rope : private school admissions ; How public schools use testing ; Testing for support services for children with delays.Whether your child is going to a private kindergarten or a public school, he or she will most likely be tested--and placed in classrooms according to those results. But information about intelligence tests is closely guarded, and it can be difficult to understand what your kids need to know. As an expert who has successfully taught hundreds of parents how to work with their own children, Karen Quinn has written this guide to activities for preparing your child for kindergarten testing. They are about having fun while teaching to the underlying abilities every test assesses. From the "right" way to have a conversation to natural ways to bring out your child's inner math geek, Quinn shares techniques that every parent can use to give their kids the best chance to succeed in school and beyond.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Child development; Educational tests and measurements; Kindergarten;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 3
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Send me to school! [video-enabled device] . by Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
Children will enjoy learning about all the bees in the hive! Offering a fun, interactive, and educational experience designed to spark a child's curiosity about nature.With Hidden Pictures Puzzle Town, your child can spot, match, solve, and explore, all while building important early literacy, math and problem-solving skills!An all-in one app for preschool and kindergarten kids! Featuring 10 different categories to learn and practice from alphabet and letter recognition to colors, shapes, memory match and more!Do you know the name for each day of the week? Dance along and learn the different days of the week with Miss Brushes and her art class!A variety of educational and fun puzzle-style games that teach young children the alphabet, simple words, counting and basic addition and subtraction.8 fun and original games to help your preschoolers learn basic skills. Keep them entertained while they learn sorting, shapes, colors, differences, numbers, memory, and more!Created by parents and teachers, "Shapes Match" is the perfect teaching tool for shape identification and color recognition skills combining exciting card matching game play with professional narration. Children can match and discover shapes and colors in a fun way!Illustrated and narrated classic fable with two entertaining games.This unique app builds early literacy skills, phonics, and vocabulary by creating a great foundation for language skills and learning! Use the built-in word lists, which includes: words for beginners, dolch words and 1,000 most frequently used words, to hone your child's skills.Play hide and seek with Xander and learn basic prepositions in a fun way!These activities, storybooks and puzzles provide exciting opportunities for kids to prepare for kindergarten by exploring numbers, letters, and more! Identify shapes and colors, Foster creativity, discover early math and literacy skills, develop a strong vocabulary--Ages 3+.Pre-K to K.
Subjects: Educational games.; Video games.; Counting; English language; Shapes; Colors; Creative ability; Mathematics; Literacy; Vocabulary;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The sound of smart! [video-enabled device] by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268;
Care Bears & amigos in NYC -- Dino Tim: preschool basic math -- Heavy or light -- Kids fun animal piano pro -- Lucky's which go together -- Numbers and counting match games -- PlayDoh: seek and squish -- Science games for kids: space exploration jigsaw -- Sid the science kid: reused robot -- STEM storiez -countdown zoo."Kids will count, sort, weigh, explore, and play their way through these activities designed to help them improve their understanding of science, technology, engineering, art, and math. Ideal for keeping kids between kindergarten and second grade interested and learning over the summer months. Develop basic math skills; Discover new language; Learn about reusing materials to save the environment; Explore the world of animals and their habitats."--Ages 3+.
Subjects: Educational games.; Animals; Creative ability; Mathematics; Problem solving; Science;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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STEAM-Powered! [video-enabled device]. by Playaway Products, LLC,issuing body.(CARDINAL)868990;
Sid the Science Kid: The Rolie Polies -- Money Addition -- Charting Art -- Heart Box -- physics puzzle -- Tommy the Turtle Learn to Code -- Dentist Bird -- Arty Mouse Numbers -- Fox Factory -- Pango Kaboom -- Puzzlink.This fun animated app for boys and girls has 12 exciting, interactive number activities to choose from, each with mini play-again games to discover. Children can learn and recognize numbers, with tracing, counting, matching, adding, sorting, and more!Join Tickles, Furnace and Ruby as they lead children through four fun and engaging cross-curricular lessons designed to enhance a child's critical thinking skills while unlocking their creativity and problem solving! Using art as a compass to explore history and math, children will develop hands-on knowledge!Discover an interactive folktale with gameplay! Enter Liberia's rainforest and help one clever bird cure a crocodile of his toothache. An interactive story for children to read along with word highlighting, learn about geography and science, and play to help make medicine for crocodile.Help rebuild the city by creating a production line...tap, rotate and move the shapes to rebuild!Use the physical properties of 16 physical objects to take Robby the Robot through all of the experimental rooms and release him from his charger. Children will apply physics to solve puzzles to advance through over 100 levels.Learn and practice whole number and decimal addition by adding money in different denominations (US dollars).Enjoy this cube building game for small (and large) builders! Slide blocks and colored cubes to build incredible structures. Use explosive blocks to knock them down!A relaxing, fun and dynamic puzzle game to challenge your mind!Sid the Science Kid wants to find out how rolie polies move! Speakaboos' parent app, HOMER, is a proven early learning program that builds personalized learning plans for children ages 2-8 - complete with stories like this!Learn the basics of coding in a fun, interactive way. Great for people of all ages and abilities. Learn To Code covers basic commands, sequences and loops, and combines audio, visual, and touch inputs to enhance multi-sensory learning.Innovation and creativity come together to help kids learn about coding, build new things, and explore the world around them.Grades K - 2.
Subjects: Educational games.; Money; Mathematics; Animals; Arithmetic; Video games.; Mobile apps.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 4
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Water your world! [video-enabled device] : popular kids' characters.- Ages 3+ by Findaway World, LLC.(CARDINAL)345268; Playaway Launchpad (Firm),publisher.;
A Day With Caillou -- Anytime Foods-The Feelingwells -- Arthur's Teacher Trouble -- Berenstain Bears Get in a Fight -- Miffy's World -- My Little Pony: Cutie Pox -- Octonauts and the Whale Shark -- The Sound Song -- Tonka: Trucks Around Town."Kids will eat up all sorts of new knowledge about math, reading, creativity, memory, music, and more." --Publisher description."Ages 3+" --Back of case.
Subjects: Educational games.; Video games.; Mobile apps.; Caillou (Fictitious character); Miffy (Fictitious character); Berenstain Bears(Fictitious characters); Mathematics; Reading(Primary); Literacy; Memory; Critical thinking; Creative ability;
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