instructional and educational works

"Genealogy for Beginners covers everything you need to get started researching your family history or continue a project you've already started. You'll get practical suggestions from an experienced genealogist, and detailed, step-by-step instructions for carrying out a quality family history research."--Amazon.

Offers a hands-on model for creating a curriculum that integrates national standards, instruction, and assessment while still meeting the needs of the students and teachers.

Meet the stars of the gymnastic world in this sports book, from Simone Biles to Max Whitlock, and find out how they train and perfect routines to take to the floor and wow the judging panel. With tons of photos and step-by-step illustrations, this book breaks down the complicated moves that make up a gymnastic routine, covering both simple and high-level gymnastics. Parallel bars, pommel horses, and other key pieces of equipment are profiled alongside how they're used in routines. The differences between rhythmic, acrobatic, and artistic gymnastics are explained with the help of exciting photos of expert gymnasts. Introducing world-champion individuals and international teams, this guide is great for kids that are obsessed with all things gymnastic.

Shows the journey of a spacewalker, from training to EVA day. Includes the story of how Kathy Sullivan became the first American to walk in space.

"Award-winning teacher Chase Mielke draws from his own research, lesson plans, and experiences with burnout to help ... change [one's] outlook strengthen [their] determination to be a ... teacher, and reignite [the] core passion for teaching"--Back of cover.

"Information accompanies instructions for various mythical-creature-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--.

"This book will explore the use of games-based learning and gamification in school libraries. It illustrates how game play can be developed by school librarians through blended theory and practice, exemplified by case studies taken from a variety of international contexts"--OCLC.

"Developing an understanding of the principles of design thinking is key for all educators"--Provided by publisher.

Explains the process of effective literacy instruction by pinpointing common school district patterns' strengths and needs.

"Created by a seasoned educator with three decades of experience, this . . . research-supported guidebook is filled with classroom-tested tips and techniques that help any teacher make SEL [Social emotional learning] an integral part of each school day. You will learn how to design effective classroom environments and lessons with easy-to-implement, inclusive SEL supports for every student, whether they have ongoing behavior and learning challenges or just need a little extra help. With . . . unique strategies and numerous online printable tools and worksheets, you'll help your students reduce acting-out behaviors, strengthen relationships, and develop critical skills like self-discipline and empathy"--Provided by publisher.