dyslexia

"In 1985 Massachusetts, fifth-grader Annie wants to shape herown future but as the youngest of nine, she is held back by her hand-me-down clothing, a crippling case of dyslexia, and a dark family secret."--Provided by publisher.

Discusses how people with dyslexia not only see words differently but also conceive space more intuitively, see relationships between unrelated objects, and are able to make creative connections that others do not.

Adam, a dyslexic fourth-grader, is artistically talented, but he has a lot of trouble with the writing--unfortunately the upcoming test involves writing an essay, so he turns to his three friends, the Worry Warriors, to help him conquer his anxiety and prepare for the test.

When Veronica joins the second grade Drama Club, she meets Liv, who needs the Fix-It Friends' help to prepare for opening night.

"Tim's a dyslexic black kid on the mean streets of Newark. He wants to do what is right, but anger boils deep inside him. Despite everything, Tim wants his life to matter"--Provided by publisher.

"Learn all about dyslexia, from what causes it and how it affects people to how it is diagnosed and treated."--Provided by publisher.

A resource for parents, teachers and struggling reader that brings together and synthesizes all the relevant elements that can help solve the dyslexia puzzle---science, education, and public policy.

After surviving a snowboarding accident, eighteen-year-old Sovern Briggs, still grieving over the death of her mother, experiences uncanny insights into new realms of perception.

"Ally's greatest fear is that everyone will find out she is as dumb as they think she is because she still doesn't know how to read"--Provided by publisher.