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Presents an overview of the research that suggests the presence of at least seven primary intelligences in the human mind; features individual discussion of each of these areas; and discusses how individuals can develop their personal strengths and apply them to their lives.

The first grade is distressed by an intelligence test which fails to measure true aptitude.

Presents biographies of eleven women known for leadership in the fields of government, environmentalism, and human rights.

Keisha Ann is proud of all the things she can do during her day at school.

Although she is too small to roller-skate backwards or ride a bike with no hands, Katie surprises her older brother and sister when she teaches their dog a new trick.

Sixteen-year-old math prodigy Jerrica discovers she has the ability to predict outcomes in blackjack and roulette, and joins forces with Sanjay and Kat to develop her theories while helping them get the money they desperately need.

Little D goes to school every morning just like every other child, enjoying her neighbors, her pet dog, and her hobbies, and when her grandfather encourages her to sing by herself in front of an audience, she realizes that her special talent is singing. Includes audio CD.

A novel in verse that follows the school year of Australian students in classroom 6C, as their unconventional teacher encourages them to discover their own strengths and talents and perform in a memorable concert.

Fifteen-year-old fast-talking Shreve is thriving in juvenile detention until he is assigned a strangely silent and vulnerable new cellmate, Jack, who just might have superpowers and who attracts the attention both of the cellblock bullies and sinister Mr. Quincrux.

Examines the nature of competitiveness and demonstrates how sports offer powerful and often overlooked tools with which to explore fundamental subjects, including biology, morality, the relationship between mind and matter, globalization, culture, gender, race, and economics.