gifted children

Claudia gets stuck baby-sitting for Rosie, an obnoxious child with an I.Q. so high it is off the scale, and must figure out how to deal with the child.

Examines the problems of gifted and talented teenagers and explains how they can make the best use of their educational opportunities, get along better with parents and friends, and understand themselves better. Includes a section in which gifted individuals speak out.

Examines the problems of gifted and talented students, ages 11-18, and explains how they can make the best use of their educational opportunities.

A Korean American teenager tries to please her parents by getting into an Ivy League college, but a new guy in school and her love of the violin tempt her in new directions.

Examines the state of gifted education in the United States, argues that thousands of children who are highly gifted or of above average intelligence are being overlooked due to lack of funds or indifference, and offers advice to parents and educators on how to reach and challenge gifted students.

Local genius Buzz Beaker needs to help the new super genius in school when her new cosmic copy machine releases lots of bats instead of one duplicate of Bobo.

Fourth grader Mal, a super-genius, and Chad, his talking dog, embark on a grand adventure as they travel through time and try to get the attention of Mal's crush Megan.

Recommends books for gifted readers that provide insights and coping skills for issues they may face from preschool through high school, featuring more than three hundred titles with brief summaries, organized by reading levels; and includes an index arranged by theme.

Examines the lives and accomplishments of nine child prodigies from throughout history, including poet Phillis Wheatley, actor Buster Keaton, and musician Stevie Wonder, and discusses some of the challenges they encountered in pursuit of their talents.