Shadow Jumper is winner of the Gold Award in the Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2014 . A thrilling mystery adventure with contemporary themes, for children aged 10 and above. The truth is out there somewhere . . . but how far will Jack jump to find it? Jack Phillips's allergy to sunshine confines him to the shadows, leaving him lonely and at risk of life-threatening burns every time he steps into the light. Shadow jumping on the rooftops at dusk makes him feel alive. And free. But Jack's condition is suddenly worse than ever and only his missing scientist dad can save him. As Jack and his new friend, Beth, begin their frantic search and delve into his dad's past for clues, they have no idea what they are about to uncover. Shocking rumours and dark secrets bombard them at every turn. Shadow Jumping takes courage. But when it comes to the truth, will Jack be brave enough to face it?
Parent Effectiveness Training: The Proven Program for Raising Responsible Children (英语) 平装 内容简介 P.E.T., or Parent Effectiveness Training, began almost forty years ago as the first national parent-training program to teach parents how to communicate more effectively with kids and offer step-by-step advice to resolving family conflicts so everybody wins. This beloved classic is the most studied, highly praised, and proven parenting program in the world -- and it will work for you. Now revised for the first time since its initial publication, this groundbreaking guide will show you: How to avoid being a permissive parent How to listen so kids will talk to you and talk so kids will listen to you How to teach your children to "own" their problems and to solve them How to use the "No-Lose" method to resolve conflicts Using the timeless methods of P.E.T. will have immediate results: less fighting, fewer tantrums and lies, no need for punishment. Whethe
Nature didn’t finish your child’s brain at birth. It’s up toyou to maximize your child’s mental skills without causingadditional stress. Acclaimed neurologist David Perlmutter, MD,offers these valuable tools: Simple games to reinforce memory pathways in the brain Information on common household products and children’s toys thatcontain brain-damaging neurotoxins The right foods and supplements to boost intelligence and turn onyour child’s smart genes How to turn the television, the computer, and video games intoeducational tools Proven ways to reduce the risk of your child developing ADD andADHD Between birth and age five, your child has up to thirty IQ pointsat stake. Scientists now know that the human brain is undergoing aconstant and dramatic transformation in the first years of life.During this peak time of development, every activity and experienceleaves an indelible mark on your baby’s brain, for better or worse.The right kind of stimulation and nu
What is it about four-year-olds that makes them solovable? What problems do four-year-olds have? What canthey do now that they couldn't do at three? Drs. Amesand Ilg, recognized authorities on child behavior anddevelopment, discuss these and scores of other questionsunique to four-year-old girls and boys, and they offerparents practical advice and enlightening psychologicalinsights.
Turn Your Child into a Great Reader! Are you concerned about your child's reading ability? Does yourchild hate to read? If so, you are not alone. In fact, 38 percentof American fourth graders are unable to read at a basic level. Butnow you can turn your nonreader child into a reading star—in just afew short weeks. Based on research done at Yale, this simple yet revolutionary guidemerges the three essential elements of reading instruction:auditory training, phonics, and whole language. Inside, teachersand parents will find easy-to-read cartoons, games, and fun phonicsheets that will help almost any child read at or above gradelevel. Reading expert Peggy Wilber will show you how to help yourchild develop better fluency, language skills, and comprehension.You'll learn how to: Determine your child's specific reading needs Help your childdevelop comprehension strategies Enhance your child's phonic skillsChoose great reading selections at the right level for your childAnd much more! "This is an effec
