Over the years, millions of kids have been dragged to Washington to see the grand edifices and historic monuments of our country's capital, and most of those millions have returned home without the desire to ever see a statue, senator, or Supreme anything ever again. But it doesn't have to be like that. Beth Rubin not only knows Washington D.C. backwards and forwards, she knows kids, too, and that makes for a very good guidebook.
Ireland is one of the most ancient and modern countries in Europe. Our London-based writers of Irish ancestry lead you to the best of the old and new on their beloved Emerald Isle. Under their guidance, you'll experience the cosmopolitan luxuries of Ireland's cities, learn the secrets of its ancient ruins, and figure out the smartest ways to navigate all that green in between.
Graphic Design America 3: Portfolios from the Best and Brightest Design Firms from Across the U.S.
The latest installment in Rockport's Graphic Design America series is sure to top the previous two best-selling volumes. Like its predecessors, Graphic Design America 3 profiles more than 35 of the graphic designers and graphic design firms in the United States. The work being produced in America is wonderful, varied, and influential around the globe, which is the reason for the success of the first two books.
The Upside of Irrationality: The Unexpected Benefits of Defying Logic at Work and at Home
The provocative follow-up to the New York Times bestseller Predictably Irrational •Why can large bonuses make CEOs less productive? •How can confusing directions actually help us? •Why is revenge so important to us?
Learning and Teaching Early Math: The Learning Trajectories Approach
In this important new book for pre- and in-service teachers, early math experts Douglas Clements and Julie Sarama show how 'learning trajectories' help teachers become more effective professionals. By opening up new windows to seeing young children and the inherent delight and curiosity behind their mathematical reasoning, learning trajectories ultimately make teaching more joyous. They help teachers understand the varying level of knowledge and thinking of their classes and the individuals within them as key ...
