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Describes the accomplishments of eleven teenagers who are self-taught or home schooled and presents a case for home schooling.

"The founder of the Khan Academy, the world's most popular free online learning site, tells the story of his school's astonishing success, and shares his revolutionary vision for the future of education"--Provided by the publisher.

Contains 360 readings that provide core knowledge in American history, economics, art history, physical science, classics, English and comparative literature, world history, math and engineering, religion, social sciences, and philosophy.

Contains 360 readings that provide core knowledge in American history, economics, art history, physical science, classics, English and comparative literature, world history, math and engineering, religion, social sciences, and philosophy.

The author offers advice for aspiring readers, emphasizing his point that readers should gravitate toward whatever pulls their interest, whether it be novels by Stephen King or the King James Version of the Bible, and read without shame for their preferences, and discusses silent reading, the pleasures of rereading, electronic reading, and other related topics.

The Scallywags, a family of lazy, shiftless, mischief-making wolves, annoy all the other animals to the point where they quit getting invited to eat, play, or join in other activities, but when the wolves decide to improve themselves, they go too far in the other direction--until a full moon appears.

Provides a road map for adult readers who want to gain enjoyment and self-improvement from the time they spend reading, discussing how different genres should be read to get the most out of them.

A young writer's quest to remain true to bedrock values as she makes the complicated journey of growing up in an unusual family.

Donated by JF.

Provides strategies for improving the classroom environment to help students become more independent learners.

"To succeed in school, students need more than subject area knowledge--they must learn how to learn.

Presents self-regulation tools for educators to ensure emotional wellness in the classroom, including strategies for detecting and supporting anxiety and depression.