The Foxfire Book
Hog Dressing, Log Cabin Building, Mountain Crafts and Foods, Planting by the Signs, Snake Lore, Hunting Tales, Faith Healing, Moonshining
Written by Foxfire Fund, Inc.
Edited by Eliot Wigginton

Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: February 17, 1972
Price: $19.95

In the late 1960s, Eliot Wigginton and his students created the magazine Foxfire in an effort to record and preserve the traditional folk culture of the Southern Appalachians. This is the original book compilation of Foxfire material which introduces Aunt Arie and her contemporaries and includes log cabin building, hog dressing... Read more >

Teaching Hope
Stories from the Freedom Writer Teachers and Erin Gruwell
Written by The Freedom Writers and Erin Gruwell
Foreword by Anna Quindlen

Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: August 18, 2009
Price: $14.99

“There are lives lost in this book, and there are lives saved, too, if salvation means a young man or woman begins to feel deserving of a place on the planet. . . . What could be more soul-satisfying? These are the most influential professionals most of us will ever meet. The... Read more >

What Your Second Grader Needs to Know
Fundamentals of a Good Second Grade Education
Written by E.D. Hirsch, Jr.

Format: Trade Paperback, 384 pages
On Sale: July 13, 1999
Price: $18.00

Help your child exceed the Common Core standards with What Your Second Grader Needs to Know
 
What will your child be expected to learn in the second grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers these all-important questions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that... Read more >

Conquering the College Admissions Essay in 10 Steps
Crafting a Winning Personal Statement
Written by Alan Gelb

Format: Trade Paperback, 208 pages
On Sale: March 1, 2008
Price: $11.99

Writing a memorable personal statement can seem like an overwhelming project for a young college applicant, but college essay coach Alan Gelb's holistic strategy and reassuring voice takes out the intimidation factor. Students will identify an engaging topic and use creative writing techniques to compose a vivid statement that will reflect... Read more >

Overcoming Dyslexia
A New and Complete Science-Based Program for Reading Problems at Any Level
Written by Sally Shaywitz, M.D.

Format: eBook, 432 pages
On Sale: December 24, 2008
Price: $15.99

FOR EVERYONE WHO STRUGGLES TO READ!
Clear, practical, science-based information and advice for successful results

One in five American children has trouble reading. But they are not stupid or lazy. In Overcoming Dyslexia, Dr. Sally Shaywitz, codirector of the Yale Center for the Study of Learning and Attention and a leader in the... Read more >

College Rules!, 3rd Edition
How to Study, Survive, and Succeed in College
Written by Sherrie Nist-Olejnik and Jodi Patrick Holschuh

Format: Trade Paperback, 352 pages
On Sale: April 26, 2011
Price: $14.99

And You Thought Getting into College Was Hard . . .

Students who assume they can figure out college on the fly often learn things the hard way—they look back and think, “If only I’d known this from the start!” College Rules! will save you the time and trouble, setting you up... Read more >

Montessori from the Start
The Child at Home, from Birth to Age Three
Written by Paula Polk Lillard and Lynn Lillard Jessen

Format: Trade Paperback, 304 pages
On Sale: July 22, 2003
Price: $16.00

What can parents do to help their youngest children in their task of self-formation? How does the Montessori method of hands-on learning and self-discovery relate to the youngest infants? This authoritative and accessible book answers these and many other questions. Based on Dr. Maria Montessori's instructions for raising infants, its comprehensive... Read more >

Savage Inequalities
Children in America's Schools
Written by Jonathan Kozol

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: July 24, 2012
Price: $15.00

For two years, beginning in 1988, Jonathan Kozol visited schools in neighborhoods across the country, from Illinois to Washington D.C., and from New York to San Antonio. He spoke with teachers, principals, superintendents, and, most important, children. What he found was devastating. Not only were schools for rich and poor blatantly... Read more >

Study Smart, Study Less
Earn Better Grades and Higher Test Scores, Learn Study Habits That Get Fast Results, and Discover Your Study Persona
Written by Anne Crossman

Format: Trade Paperback, 128 pages
On Sale: July 5, 2011
Price: $10.99

Reap the rewards of a higher GPA without sacrificing your sanity or your social life!
 
If “I studied all night and I still didn’t ace the test” is your mantra, this witty study guide will help you pinpoint your personal learning style, prevent study mishaps, and work to your strengths. Using...

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What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know
Fundamentals of A Good Fourth-Grade Education
Written by E.D. Hirsch, Jr.

Format: Trade Paperback, 336 pages
On Sale: May 31, 2005
Price: $18.00

Help your child exceed the Common Core standards with What Your Fourth Grader Needs to Know
 
What should your child learn in the fourth grade? How can you help him or her at home? This book answers these important questions and more, offering the specific shared knowledge that thousands of parents... Read more >