Middle School Students

High grades and extracurriculars aren't enough. Most families assume that if their teen works hard, gets good grades, and stays involved in extracurriculars, they'll have a great shot at a top college, but the reality is that's not true. Each year, thousands of amazingly smart, talented students are rejected by selective colleges—not because they aren't good enough, but because their application doesn't stand out. Top colleges look for self-awareness, passion, purpose, and impact—qualities that take years to develop. Because standing out starts now. Middle School Top College Prep Path ...

Are you struggling to be an effective teacher? Do your kids walk all over you, turning your classroom into a chaotic whirlwind of chatter? The truth is, the majority of new educators have faced similar challenges with classroom disruption and low student motivation. You'd like to be friendly with your class, but you can't let the kids walk all over you. There must be some way to harmonize such tensions, some way to lead your class with the conviction of a general but the gentleness of a scholar. This audiobook will teach you how to be an effective teacher.

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...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

"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...

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...

Worried about the Catholic high school admissions process? You’re not alone. With five challenging sections and high stakes, preparing for the HSPT can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re struggling with verbal analogies, math problems, or time management, this book is designed to make studying simpler and more effective. The HSPT Prep Book takes the stress out of studying by breaking complex topics into easy-to-understand lessons. Created by education experts, this guide helps you build not just your scores—but your confidence.

A New York Times Bestseller In the tradition of Out of My Mind, Wonder, and Mockingbird, this is an intensely moving middle grade novel about being an outsider, coping with loss, and discovering the true meaning of family. Willow Chance is a twelve-year-old genius, obsessed with nature and...

Winner of 2025 Moonbeam Children's Book Award Gold-Medal in Pre-Teen Fiction Tom Aloy returns with another vivid, heart-stirring adventure ---------------- No cap, Captain Cyber! Serena and Jason Murray never expected a tablet to suck Jason into a living world of moody apps, corrupted code, and homework that fights back. Now it’s up to both siblings, on both sides of the screen, to unlock the secrets of learning, identity, and what it means to help each other grow. Their only help? A sarcastic parrot, a surprisingly heroic cat, and a couple of Captain Cyber figurines that have ...

Help Your Students Develop Critical Skills Through Field Studies Field studies are considered by many to be the most powerful tool to teach the Critical Skills. A field study is a project conducted by a team of students to address a problem or issue in the “real world” under faculty supervision. They provide rigorous and learning rich experiences where students can practice and master their skills while working productively with an educational partner. Given the opportunity, virtually any student can participate and contribute as a field study team member. Field studies offer an ...

The Hound of the Baskervilles by Arthur Conan Doyle, Abridged for Schools by KJ O’Hara A school-friendly abridgement of one of the most famous detective novels in English literature, ideal for schools, teachers, parents and young readers. When Sir Charles Baskerville dies in mysterious circumstances on Dartmoor, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson are drawn into a case involving fear, secrecy and the terrifying legend of a supernatural hound. Specially prepared for readers in KS2 and KS3 in the UK, and for the equivalent age range in Grades 5 to 8 elsewhere, this edition preserves much of ...

Two kids break out of the tablet and land in Jason's bedroom. His sister Serena faces a challenge: get them back to AppWorld before their parents come home—using only a piece of wall art, two talking action figures, and zero explanations for how this happened. Meanwhile, the storm in AppWorld intensifies and Jason needs to help its inhabitants and still get out of there.

Poison in Plain Sight A man bites a pen and dies in seconds. A city drinks from a well that looks perfectly clean. A chef slices a fish knowing one wrong cut ends the meal, and possibly a life. Every chapter in Invisible Poisons: The Chemistry of History's Most Dangerous Substances begins with a real event. Every event is a chemistry problem that someone had to solve — usually after the damage was already done. This book follows the story of toxicology from its messiest beginnings to its modern frontiers. A poisoned cup of coffee helped invent forensic science. A Soviet spy's pen ...

"An immersive tale that's equal parts clever and pulse-pounding..." - The Prairies Book Review 🐾 A new maze. A deadly secret. A race against time. ✨ Legends whisper of treasures in the Paris Catacombs, but the kittens of Caylor Academy get more than they bargained for when an ancient mummy pulls them into a dangerous game of riddles and clues. To survive, Sheba, Buckley, Tank, and their new ally Ruby must solve puzzles carved in stone, survive traps that spring without warning, navigate eerie passageways, and face a mummy who will stop at nothing to free himself from his ghostly world....

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 ...

Serena and Jason Murray never expected a tablet to suck Jason into a living world of moody apps, corrupted code, and homework that fights back. Book II: Sounds of Smartness. Battery: 60% Jason is pulled into his tablet and dropped into the world, where rivers sing, numbers twist, and Master Homework waits with an army of endless assignments. To win, Jason must solve puzzles, climb waterfalls made of music, and help other kids who feel proud for being “bad at math.” Serena has her own challenge. She hates singing in front of anyone, but her brother needs her voice. If she cannot find it,...

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...

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 ...