New Releases by Professional Books

Reassuring and thought-provoking reflections for everyday reading.

With so much neuroscience research now informing therapy and treatment options, and an increasingly complicated lexicon to go along with it, a four-dimensional model that explains it in plain sight is the perfect way to better understand it all. An ideal tool for helping your clients to visualize the complexities of the brain and mental health disorders—and a useful refresher for practitioners who find brain anatomy overwhelming—this color-coded brain puzzle puts it all in perspective, allowing users to deconstruct the major functional areas of the cerebral cortex to see exactly how and where they fit together. Each section of the brain is a removable piece. All the major cortex areas are represented, in a parietal view—visual, associative, motor, auditory, emotional, sensory association, olfactory, somatosensory, Wernicke’s area, areas governing higher mental functions, and the cerebellum. A legend is included indicating what each of the functional areas is responsible for, from short-term memory and hunger, to language comprehension and creativity, and the ability to concentrate. Fun as well as educational, this hands-on model will help you engage your clients—and brush up on your own knowledge of brain anatomy.

A concise, ready-to-use collection of assessments that are meaningful, ongoing, and systematic so you can track your kindergartners' progress in reading, writing, speaking, listening, and viewing throughout the year. Includes observational and anecdotal record sheets, reading and writing interviews, a family survey, and diagnostic placement tests that record children's levels on a variety of tasks, including concepts about print and book handling, oral language development, letter recognition, and phonological awareness and portfolio suggestions. For use with Grade K.

"Reproducible outline maps of the 50 states for teaching geography, map skills, history, and more!"--Cover.

Set against a backdrop of life in a medieval manor, a 14-year-old girl feels trapped because her father is determined to marry her off to a rich man. She manages to send several would-be husbands packing, but then comes a man from the north--the oldest, the ugliest, and the richest.

Comprehensive guidebook for teachers with in-depth background information and learning-rich activities to get kids reading, writing, and thinking about the Lewis and Clark Expedition. Includes a removable poster at the back of the book.