Middle School Students

Can a Particle Be in Two Places at Once? Welcome to the Strangest Science in the Universe. Does your child ask questions you can’t answer? At the smallest scale, the universe is strange, surprising — and completely real. Quantum physics sounds impossible. Most adults struggle to explain it. This book changes that. Quantum Physics for Kids turns complex ideas into a clear, structured journey for curious readers ages 8–12. No oversimplified cartoons. No confusing jargon. Just real science explained with clarity and respect. If you’ve been searching for the right way to explain reality...

Embark on an epic journey to ancient Greece with "The Trojan War for Middle Schoo Students" an engaging and accessible book tailored specifically for middle school students. This immersive guide brings the legendary Trojan War to life, blending captivating storytelling with interactive elements to make history come alive. This book contains 48 pages in10 short chapters covering Trojan War.

Teaching middle school is always evolving—and so is your toolkit. In Middle School 201, Paul Rallion builds on his earlier work with a fresh collection of practical, real-world strategies designed to make teaching more effective, efficient, and enjoyable. Inside, you'll find adaptable guidance on: Designing instruction and systems that keep students engaged. Strengthening partnerships with parents for better support. Collaborating effectively with fellow teachers to elevate learning across teams. Managing classroom life beyond academics—with tips on procedures, routines, and teacher ...

Rediscover one of America’s greatest adventures — now told in clear, modern language that captures all the wit, humor, and heart of Mark Twain’s classic masterpiece. Join young Huck Finn as he escapes his troubled home life and journeys down the Mississippi River with Jim, a runaway slave seeking freedom. Their daring voyage is filled with danger, laughter, and moral awakening — a timeless story about friendship, courage, and the fight for what’s right.

Elliott attends his third-grade class like any other boy, except that Elliott isn’t like any other boy. Endowed with magical powers, Elliott belongs to a secret world called Moonstone—and trouble is brewing. When the evil witch Noir steals The Halloween Crystal, it’s up to Elliott and his third-grade teacher, Mr. Moonbeam, to stop Noir from invading the non-magical world on Halloween night. But can Elliott learn to master his powers in time?

Human history is not a collection of isolated civilizations. It is one connected story. Long before modern globalization, people were already crossing deserts, sailing oceans, exchanging goods, spreading religions, building empires, transmitting technologies, and carrying diseases across continents. From the first human migrations out of Africa to the digital networks of the twenty-first century, connection has shaped nearly every major turning point in world history. World History: The Connected Story offers a clear, engaging, and comprehensive introduction to the development of human ...

Instant New York Times Bestseller! Teachers deserve recognition every day, especially on National Teacher’s Day! This Teacher Appreciation Week and end of school year, express your gratitude with these heroic stories from the classroom trenches from the world’s #1 bestselling author, James...

"Marisa Calin's delivery of this audiobook is superbly executed...The enticing voice she gives Alosa will enrapture listeners and draw them deeper into the story's twists and turns." — AudioFile Magazine The capable, confident, and occasionally ruthless heroine of Daughter of the Pirate King...

Something Is Missing. Something Enormous. You are made of almost nothing. Not in a philosophical sense. In a literal, measurable, scientific one. Every atom in your body, every star you have ever seen, every planet, moon, and galaxy that astronomers have ever cataloged in the entire history of human observation. All of it, every single piece of matter in the known universe, amounts to less than five percent of what exists. The rest is dark. Silent. Invisible. Unknown. Stop for a moment and let that land. Ninety-five percent of the universe is missing, and no one knows what it is. This is ...

Unleash the quiz bowl champion inside you and uncover a geographical world you never knew existed with this fantastic Quiz Bowl Primer study guide! Are you preparing for a quiz bowl competition and looking for the perfect, spot-on guide to walk you through all you need to do to ace your performance? Do you want to impress your friends or family during random geography trivia games? Or are you just bored and want to give your mind a well-deserved challenge and learn while having fun in the process? Either way, this Quiz Bowl Primer has got you covered! We are encircled by geography, and ...

Launch Your First Business, Make Real Money, and Lead Before You’re Old Enough to Drive What if you didn’t have to wait until high school—or adulthood—to start your first business? What if you could earn real money, solve real problems, and become a leader in your school or community—right now? Written by veteran Marine turned middle school educator and entrepreneurship coach Jeffrey Sabins, Middle School CEO is the no-fluff, real-world playbook for kids who want to think bigger and do more. Inside, you’ll learn: How to turn everyday frustrations into money-making ideas What you...

What happens if you fall into a black hole? Nobody gets out. Not light. Not radio signals. Not information. Not you. BLACK HOLES: A Journey to the Edge of Reality is the story of the strangest objects in the universe, and the century-long scientific argument about whether they were real at all. For decades, even Einstein refused to believe they could actually exist. He was wrong. Black holes are not only real, they turned out to be among the most powerful tools in modern physics, and one the deepest unsolved problem in theoretical science. This book takes you from Einstein's field equations...

New and Expanded Edition! Whether you’re a teacher, club leader, homeschool parent, or a teen looking to build confidence, Speech Class for Teens, Revised offers a flexible, easy-to-use curriculum that makes public speaking engaging and approachable. This newly revised edition includes 24 complete lessons designed to develop students’ skills in clear, confident communication. Each lesson features simple instruction, classroom-tested activities, and a practical speaking project that reinforces real-world skills like storytelling, persuasion, interviewing, and digital presentations. Who ...

There will be plenty of time for me to beat him soundly once I've gotten what I came for. Sent on a mission to retrieve an ancient hidden map—the key to a legendary treasure trove—seventeen-year-old pirate captain Alosa deliberately allows herself to be captured by her enemies, giving her...

Some things will go wrong. This book is about what to do next. Every teenager hits the moment when the plan stops working — the bombed test, the friend group that drifts, the confidence that vanishes right when they need it. Murphy's Laws Every Teen Will Face Before 18 is the self-help book for teens that finally tells the truth about growing up: things go wrong, and what matters is what you do next. 75 honest, real-life laws meet your teen exactly where they are. No lectures. No empty "just believe in yourself." Just straight talk about what actually happens in middle school and high ...

Is your teen constantly procrastinating, forgetting assignments, losing track of time, getting distracted, or struggling to finish what they start? You know they can do it. They know they can do it. But somewhere between knowing what needs to happen and actually making it happen… things fall apart. That gap is where executive functioning skills come in. The Executive Functioning Skills Playbook for Teens turns these essential life skills into an engaging, gamified system of Levels, Missions, Side Quests, Brain Hacks, XPs, Power-Up Toolkits, and real-world challenges so your teen can learn...

A licensed psychologist and authority on dyslexia (who is also dyslexic herself) offers a practical guide to help parents and others support dyslexic learners throughout their school years. Fifteen million children in the United States have been diagnosed with dyslexia. This learning disability...

Philosophy Essentials is a chronological introduction to the history of philosophy for serious readers ages 11-19. It begins with the first Greek attempts to explain the world through reason rather than myth and follows the long argument forward through Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Epicurus, the Stoics, Augustine, Aquinas, Descartes, Locke, Kant, Marx, Nietzsche, Beauvoir, Arendt, Rawls, Singer, and current debates about consciousness, identity, and artificial intelligence. The book explains the central problems of philosophy in clear language without exaggeration or slogans. Readers move ...

Why do some students thrive while others struggle with organization, focus, and follow-through? The answer lies in executive functioning—the set of brain-based skills that helps us plan, initiate, and complete tasks. In There’s a Strategy for That!, educator and learning specialist Mary Miele introduces the Integrated Executive Functioning (IEF) Model, a research-based, practical, and adaptable framework designed to strengthen executive functioning in students from grade four through adulthood. This book is a guide for parents, teachers, tutors, and executive function coaches who want ...

Most new teachers lose control of their classroom during the first week—and spend the rest of the year trying to get it back. It doesn't have to be that way. The difference between teachers who thrive and those who struggle isn't talent or experience. It's having a proven plan before the first bell rings. The First 5 Days is a practical, step-by-step playbook created specifically for new teachers. Instead of educational theory, you'll get ready-to-use strategies, checklists, scripts, and routines you can put into action immediately. Inside you'll discover: ✔ The mindset that builds ...