One be one Max's classmates turn in their finished papers before the timer rings. Not Max, as soon as the teacher starts the timer, "it" happens! His heart begins to pound, his hands begin to sweat and his brain freezes! Math must not be his thing....
Professional Reviews
Dr. Brian Nosek, University of Virginia, Professor of Psychology
"The Mainstream Connections book series teaches that challenges and differences are part of the spice of life, not something to hide or fear. Each child in the series faces a challenge that makes him or her feel different and maybe not as good as other kids. Young readers will learn the value of facing challenges directly, and to respect everyone's unique challenges. Success comes from practice and improvement, especially on the things that are hardest to do."
Dr. Brian Nosek, University of Virginia
Professor of Psychology Dr. Nosek serves as project manager for Project Implicit, a virtual laboratory for research and education in the social and behavioral sciences. Project Implicit is a colaboration of research laboratories at Harvard, The University of Washington and the University of Virginia.
Dr. Jeremy Gray, Yale University, Professor of Psychology
"It is hard to overstate how much better children
are served if they believe, rightly, that their efforts to improve academically actually make a difference. Research by Dr. Carol Dweck and colleagues has shown, in impressive detail, that children's beliefs about the nature of intelligence--as being either malleable or fixed--can greatly impact both their attitude towards learning and their academic achievement. It is far better to believe in a malleable rather than a fixed notion of intelligence. Thus it is a delight to see books like the present one put much needed, and scientifically credible, tools in the hands of educators, parents, and children. "
Dr. Jeremy Gray, Yale University
Professor of Psychology Dr. Gray’s research focuses on emotion and cognitive/executive control, and how they interact--particularly the effects of emotional states on higher cognitive functions, such as working memory and attentional systems.
Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard University, Professor of Psychology
“I applaud Barbara Esham for finding a way to teach young children how to be more mindful. In so doing, she sets the stage for their greater well-being as adults.”
Dr. Ellen Langer, Harvard University
Professor of Psychology author of Mindfulness,
The Power of Mindful Learning, and Becoming an Artist:Reinventing Yourself through Mindful Creativity.
Admiral Robert Sheppard and his starship, the Phoenix, are back for their latest interplanetary adventure. Mysteries, new alien civilizations, and danger await the intrepid Star Knight and his loyal allies.
Book 3 continues the Commander and the Chief's adventures in political intrigue, superstition, old feuds, and the search of Nikola Tesla's missing papers in this Close Encounter of the Weird Kind.
