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Willow Connection Resources for Parents & Teachers of Gifted and Special Needs Kids Anxiety-Free Kids An Interactive Guidef or Parents and Children Zucker, Bonnie Prufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633431 PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50 Anxiety-Free Kids offers parents strategies that help children become happy and worry free, methods that relieve a child’s excessive anxieties and phobias, and tools f or f ostering interaction and family-oriented solutions. Using a unique companion approach that offers two books in one—a practical, reader-friendly book f or parents and a fun workbook for kids—this solutions-oriented guide utilizes the cognitive-behav ioural approach to therapy by integrating the parent in the child’s self-help process. Cov ers the six most commonly occurring anxiety disorders in childhood— generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, social phobias, panic disorder, and obsessive-compulsive disorder. Raising a Gifted Child A Parenting Success Handbook Fertig, Carol Prufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633448 PB AU $29.95 NZ$35.99 This book offers a large menu of strategies, resources, organisations, tips, and suggestions for parents tof ind optimal learning opportunities f or their kids, covering the gamut of talent areas, including academics, the arts, technology, creativity, music, and thinking skills. The focus of this definitive resource is on empowering parents by giving them the tools needed to ensure that their gifted kids are happy and successful both in and out of school. Additional topics covered include volunteering at their child’s school; different school options and specialty programs; tips for handling special circumstances; specific suggestions for each core content area; and strategies f or f inding the best resources for parents on the Web. Leadership for Students 2nd Edition: A Guide for Young Leaders Karnes Frances A.; Bean, Suzanne M. Prufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633981 PB AUD $33.95 NZD $40.99 Feb 10 The second edition explodes with positive ideas and activities that will help your students discov er their leadership abilities. The activ ities throughout this book stimulate the exploration of ideas and encourage critical thinking about leadership. Students will f ind guidance and advice that emphasize leadership skills in a variety of settings, including leadership in the classroom, school activ ities, and the community. Including real-life stories on how students took on leadership positions, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to make a difference. The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education NEW Prufrock Press PB AUD $23.95 NZD $28.99 Jan 10 The series offers 25 timesaving books on critical topics for educating gifted learners. Filled with practical information and adv ice, these books are ideal for classroom teachers, preserv ice teachers, and graduate students. In preparing this series, the authors have kept the busy classroom teacher in mind. Advanced Placement Programs and Gifted Students ISBN: 9781593633783 This book explores those characteristics of Advanced Placement courses that provide educational benef it to gifted students Developing Leadership Potential in Gifted Students ISBN: 9781593634001 Offers practical adv ice for helping gifted students dev elop their leadership potential. Gifted Adolescents ISBN: 9781593634018 Focuses on talent development in adolescence, critical issues facing adolescents, and implications f or educational practice and parenting. Science Dictionary for Kids: The Essential Guide to Science Terms, Concepts, and Strategies Laurie E. Westphal Prufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633790 PB AU$23.95 NZ$28.99Oct 09 This book provides hundreds of science terms with kid-friendly definitions and illustrations, perf ect f or any teacher of science or parent helping a child with science homework. From the basic science equipment, to the physical sciences, to the Earth sciences, kids can flip to one of eight science categories to f ind the def initions they need. The book also includes a handy reference section, complete with: commonly used formulas, measurement conversions, charts detailing household chemicals and acids and bases, instructions f or using science equipment saf ely, tips onf ollowing the scientif ic process, and inf ormation on graphing results and data. Willow Connection C/o-Independent Distribution Solutions Unit 9, 147 Marshalltown Road Grovedale VIC 3216 PO Box 519, Belmont VIC 3216 , A ustra lia [T] 03 5241 1478 • [F] 03 5241 3290 • [E] [email protected] ABN 52 050 048 630 New and Best-selling titles

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Willow ConnectionResources for Parents & Teachersof Gifted and Special Needs Kids

Anxiety-Free KidsAn Interactive Guidef or Parents and ChildrenZucker, BonniePrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633431PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50Anxiety-Free Kids offers parents strategies thathelp children become happy and worry f ree,methods that relieve a child’s excessiveanxieties and phobias, and tools f or f osteringinteraction and family-oriented solutions. Usinga unique companion approach that offers twobooks in one—a practical, reader-f riendly book

f or parents and a fun workbook for kids—this solutions-orientedguide utilizes the cognitive-behav ioural approach to therapy byintegrating the parent in the child’s self -help process. Cov ers thesix most commonly occurring anxiety disorders in childhood—generalized anxiety, separation anxiety, specific phobias, socialphobias, panic disorder, and obsessiv e-compulsiv e disorder.

Raising a Gifted ChildA Parenting Success HandbookFertig, CarolPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633448PB AU $29.95 NZ$35.99This book offers a large menu of strategies,resources, organisations, tips, andsuggestions for parents to f ind optimal learningopportunities f or their kids, covering the gamutof talent areas, including academics, the arts,

technology, creativity, music, and thinking skills. The f ocus of thisdef initiv e resource is on empowering parents by giv ing them thetools needed to ensure that their gifted kids are happy andsuccessful both in and out of school.Additional topics covered include volunteering at their child’sschool; different school options and specialty programs; tips forhandling special circumstances; specific suggestions for each corecontent area; and strategies f or f inding the best resources forparents on the Web.

Leadership for Students 2nd Edition: AGuide for Young LeadersKarnes Frances A.; Bean, Suzanne M.Prufrock PressISBN: 9781593633981PB AUD $33.95 NZD $40.99 Feb 10The second edition explodes with positiveideas and activities that will help your studentsdiscov er their leadership abilities. Theactiv ities throughout this book stimulate theexploration of ideas and encourage critical

thinking about leadership. Students will f ind guidance and advicethat emphasize leadership skills in a variety of settings, includingleadership in the classroom, school activ ities, and the community.Including real-life stories on how students took on leadershippositions, this book is a must-read for anyone wanting to make adifference.

The Practical Strategies Series in Gifted Education NEWPrufrock PressPB AUD $23.95 NZD $28.99 Jan 10The series offers 25 timesaving books on critical topics for educating gifted learners. Filled with practical informationand adv ice, these books are ideal for classroom teachers, preserv ice teachers, and graduate students. In preparingthis series, the authors hav e kept the busy classroom teacher in mind.

Advanced Placement Programs and Gifted StudentsISBN: 9781593633783This book explores those characteristics of Advanced Placement courses that provide educationalbenef it to gifted students

Developing Leadership Potential in Gifted StudentsISBN: 9781593634001Offers practical adv ice for helping gifted students dev elop their leadership potential.

Gifted AdolescentsISBN: 9781593634018Focuses on talent development in adolescence, critical issues facing adolescents, and implications f or educationalpractice and parenting.

Science Dictionary for Kids:The Essential Guide to Science Terms,Concepts, and StrategiesLaurie E. WestphalPrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633790PB AU$23.95 NZ$28.99Oct 09This book provides hundreds of scienceterms with kid-f riendly definitions andillustrations, perf ect f or any teacher ofscience or parent helping a child withscience homework. From the basic scienceequipment, to the physical sciences, to the

Earth sciences, kids can flip to one of eight science categories tof ind the def initions they need.The book also includes a handy ref erence section, complete with:commonly used formulas, measurement conv ersions, chartsdetailing household chemicals and acids and bases, instructionsf or using science equipment saf ely, tips onf ollowing the scientif icprocess, and inf ormation on graphing results and data.

Willow Connection C/o- Indepe nde nt Dist ribut ion S olutionsUnit 9, 147 Marshalltown Road Grovedale VIC 3216 • PO Box 519, Belmont VIC 3216 , Austra lia

[T] 03 5241 1478 • [ F] 03 5241 3290 • [E] orde rs @idsocea nia .com ABN 52 050 048 630

New and Best-selling titles

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Success Strategies for Teaching Kids WithAutismWendy Ashcroft, Sue Agriro, Joyce KeohanePrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633820 PB AU$36.95 NZ$44.50 Nov 09Although an abundance of research exists on working with students with autism, teachers need the practicalstrategies in this book to build successful programs and serv ices f or kids with autism.The authors, look at way s teachers can apply best practices f or teaching special needs students. They offerf ield-tested ideas for teachers to implement, covering topics such as managing difficult behaviors, teaching socialskills, addressing communication difficulties, creating schedules, and organizing the classroom.

Autism EncyclopediaThe Compl ete Guide To Autism SpectrumDisordersPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633608 PB AU$45.95 NZ$55.50Serv ing and advocating for children with autismspectrum disorders (ASD) requires parents,teachers, and other caretakers to gather andunderstand a massive amount of inf ormation.The Autism Encyclopedia offers concise,reader-f riendly articles that prov ide answers to

the most pertinent questions related to educating and parentingchildren with autism. Each entry contains a glossary of key termsand suggested resources for more information. Parents andteachers will empowered with the inf ormation and best practicesthey need to help ensure success for children with ASD.

Autism Handbook for ParentsFacts and Strategies for Parenting SuccessPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633615 PB AU$33.95 NZ$40.99This book is written for parents of childrenrecently diagnosed with autism. Although it is arelief to know there is a namef or their child’sproblems, many parents are unsure what stepsto take after a child is diagnosed with autism.This book offers concrete answers to parents’questions and concerns and can be used as a

guide f or navigating the journey ahead. This book providesparents with the inf ormation needed to help them advocate fortheir child and make decisions on various treatments andeducational interv entions av ailable.

Educational Strategies forChildren With AutismSpectrum DisorderISBN: 9781593633714This book profiles the most current,research-based interventions that can beimplemented by teachers in a classroomsetting.

Gifted Children with Autism SpectrumDisordersISBN: 9781593633738This book explores the array of issues thatsurround this dual exceptionality.

The Practical Strategies Series In Autism EducationPrufrock PressPB AU$25.95 NZ$31.50The Practical Strategies Series in Autism Education, which offers timesaving books on critical topics for educatingstudents with autism spectrum disorders. The four books in this series aref illed with practical information and adv ice,thus making them an ideal resourcef or classroom teachers, preservice teachers, and graduate students.

School Success for Kids with Asperger'sRich WeinfeldPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593632151 PB AU$29.95 NZ$35.99Hundreds of thousands of children face lif e withAsperger's syndrome, a mild f orm of autismspectrum disorder that affects a child's languageand social skills. This book covers topics such asrecognising Asperger's sy ndrome, addressingthe needs of students with Asperger's,

implementing successful practices in the classroom, working withthe school system, and providing interv entions in the home tohelp dev elop necessary skills.Also Avail: School Success for Kids with ADHDISBN: 9781593633585 PB$33.95

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of Special Needs KidsFocus on Autism

An Introduction To Children With AutismISBN: 9781593633707This introductory text in the series prov ides anov erview of the characteristics, symptoms andgeneral nature of autism in children. Anexplanation of the autism spectrum and the cultureof autism also are presented.

Diagnosis and Treatment Of Children WithAutism Spectrum Disorder

ISBN: 9781593633721This book provides an overv iew of the screening proceduresand diagnostic criteria f or students with autism spectrumdisorders. The most current, research-based treatment therapiesf or students with this diagnosis also are presented.

Teaching Children With Autism in theGeneral ClassroomVicky Spencer; Cy nthia G. SimpsonISBN: 9781593633646 PB AU$79.95 NZ$95.99This book provides an introduction toinclusionary practices that serve children withautism, giving teachers the practical advice theyneed to ensure each student receiv es the qualityeducation he or she deserv es.

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The Gifted Kids Survival GuideFor Ages 10 & Under (3rd Edition)Galbraith, JudyFree Spirit ISBN: 9781575423227 PB AU $22.95 NZ$27.99Help gifted children in the elementary grades realize they’re not alone, they ’re not “weird,” andbeing smart is a bonus, not a burden. First published in 1984, this book has become theclassic introduction to growing up gifted. The third edition of the Surv ival Guide is f ully revised andupdated f or today’s bright, creative, talented kids. Based on 1,000 new surveys of gifted kids, itspeaks directly to all gifted kids, in their language.

Also Av ailable: The Gifted Kids Survival Guide: Handbook for TeensISBN: 9781575420035 AU$28.95 NZ$34.99

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Letting Go Of PerfectPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633622 PB AU$29.95 NZ$35.99Letting Go of Perfect pinpoints a crippling stateof mentality among many kids today —the needto be absolutely perfect—and gives parents andteachers the guidance and support they need tohelp children break free of the anxieties andbehav iors related to perfectionism. For childrenwho believ e their best is never good enough,

perf ectionism can lead to excessive guilt, lack of motivation, lowself -esteem, depression, pessimism, obsessive and compulsivebehav ior, and a sense of rigidity. This engaging, practical book isa must-hav ef or parents, teachers, and counsellors wanting tohelp children overcome perfectionism, raise self-confidence,lessen guilt, increase motivation, and offer af uture free of rigidity.

The Social and Emotional Lives of GiftedKidsUnderstanding and Guiding Their DevelopmentTracy CrossPrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593631574PB AUD $35.95 NZD $43.50Raising happy, successful children is a goal ofev ery parent of gifted children. The author offersan in-depth look at the complex social andemotional issues faced by gifted children today.The book contains practical suggestions and

ideas f or guiding and supporting the development of giftedchildren. This concise, sensitiv e look at gifted children and theirsocial and emotional world offers unique insights f or bothteachers and parents who support these special children.Completely revised and updated.

Parenting Gifted KidsTips for Raising Happy and Successful ChildrenJames R DelislePrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593631796PB AU$29.95 NZ$35.99Parenting Gifted Kids provides a humorous,engaging, and encouraging look at raising giftedchildren today. Delisle offers practical, down-to-earth adv ice that will cause parents to reexam-ine the ways they perceive and relate to their

children. 10 tips are put f orward to parents of gifted children—ideas that reflect attitude and approach and allow for introspec-tion and change, rather than quick, do-it-tonight solutions. Sometopics of interest include understanding a child's giftedness,working with the school system, dealing with perf ectionism ingifted kids, and being adult role models for children. Along theway , stories f rom gifted children and their parents prov ide insightinto the liv es of these indiv iduals.

Social-Emotional Curriculum with Gifted andTalented StudentsVan Tassel-Baska, J; Cross, T.; Olenchak, FPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633493PB AU$62.95 NZ$75.99This book provides a thorough introduction tomethods f or dev eloping social-emotionalcurricula for use with gifted and talentedlearners in the school setting. It covers theories to

guide aff ective curricula, the needs of minority students, models todev elop social-emotional curricula, tips f or counseling giftedstudents, and strategies to promote the social-emotional needs ofgifted students, along with discussions of suicide prev ention amongthis population, the use of bibliotherapy and discussion groups, andthe teacher-counsellor connection in affectiv e curricula. This handyguide to developing social-emotional curricula for gifted students isa necessity for anyone serv ing and working with this population.

Essential Guide to Talking with GiftedTeensReady-to-Use Discussions about Identity, Stress,RelationshipsJean Sunde Peterson Free SpiritISBN: 9781575422602PB&CD-Rom AU$71.95 NZ$86.50Like other kids their age, highly capableadolescents experience dev elopmental

challenges. They ’re forging identity, f inding direction, exploringrelationships, and learning to resolv e conflicts. These are difficulttasks to do alone, no matter how smart one may be. The 70guided discussions in this book are an affective curriculum forgifted teens. For adv ising teachers, counselors, andy outhworkers in all kinds of school and group settings working withgifted kids in grades 6–12.

Surv ival Guide for Teachers of GiftedKidsHow to Plan, Manage, and Evaluate Programsf or Gifted Youth K-12Free SpiritISBN: 9781575421162 PB AU$51.95 NZ$59.99Being a gifted education teacher has alwaysposed special challenges. This book giv esteachers of gifted and talented childreninf ormation, advice, and encouragement.

Chapters cover why and how to network and build support amongparents, other teachers, and students, and how to develop surv ivalskills needed at a time when gifted education is questioned,threatened, and underfunded. Recommended for any teacher whoworks with gifted kids in any setting. Includes reproducible handoutmasters.

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Best Practices in Gifted Education:An Evidence-Based GuideAnn Robinson, Bruce Shore, Donna Enersen,Prufrock PressISBN: 9781593632106PB AU$71.95 NZ$86.50The 29 practices included in this book are theresult of an extensive examination of educationresearch on what works with talented youth. Thisbook is a must-hav ef or those who want a guide

that makes a connection between research and practical action ingifted education.

Methods and Materials for Teaching the Gifted(3rd ed.)Frances A. Karnes, Suzanne M. BeanISBN: 9781593633479 PB AU$199.00 NZ$238.99This new edition offers strategies andresources f or differentiating instructionf or giftedlearners. The book acts as an excellent introductionto gifted education curricular planning, instructionalunit design, evaluation, and teaching methods. Thethird edition includes a brand-new chapter on

educational technology for the gifted, as well as updated informationon books, teaching materials, Web sites, and other resources fordifferentiating instruction and planning gifted education curriculum.

Critical Issues and Practices in GiftedEducationWhat the Research SaysCarolyn M. Callahan, Jonathan PluckerPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593632953PB AU$179.95 NZ$215.99This is the definitive reference book f or thosesearching for a summary and ev aluation of theliterature on giftedness and gifted education.

The book presents almost 50 summaries of important topics in thef ield, providing relevant research and a guide to how the researchapplies to gifted education. Sample topics addressed includealternativ e assessment, counseling, early childhood, highly giftedstudents, homeschooling, parenting, and policy and advocacy.Each chapter adopts a rigorous, empirically grounded approach toinf orm the reader’s understanding of the research in giftededucation.

Leading Change in Gifted EducationTamra Stambaugh, Bronwyn MacFarlanePrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633769 PB AU$159.95 NZ$191.99Honoring the leadership of Dr. Joyce Van Tassel-Baska, this book includes major strands of work central to defining thef ield of gifted education and discusses relevant trends and issues that have shaped or will shape thef ield. Thiscomprehensive resource outlines three major sections: conceptions in gifted education such as intelligence,creativ ity, and eminence; linkage of theory to practice through curriculum and instruction, prof essional dev elopment, andassessment; and the infrastructure of gifted education that relies on research, policy, and leadership directions within andoutside the field. Showcasing contributions from leading senior scholars in gifted education, this book is sure to be an

inv aluable resource for policymakers, scholars, researchers, and practitioners who are interested in research-based practices to betterserv e gifted students.

Expert Approaches to Support GiftedLearnersMargaret Wayne GosfieldFree SpiritISBN: 9781575422800 PB AU$53.95 NZ$64.99Educators and parents need practical informationthey can use now to help them best understandand support the gifted earners in their liv es.Because of the unique social and emotional needsf aced by gifted learners—not to mention the

unique academic needs—teaching and parenting them can be asdemanding as it is rewarding. These 36 articles provide much-neededhelp. With contributions f rom respected scholars as well as newexperts in the field, this book is sensitiv e, positive, and packed withideas and up-to-datef acts.

Strategies for Great TeachingMaximize Learning MomentsReardon, Mark; Derner, SethPrufrock PressISBN: 9781593633424PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50This exciting, practical guide offers teacherseasy -to-implement strategies that helpstudents draw personal meaning from thecurriculum. Filled with great tips for engaging

learners, this book is a must for any teacher. The authors showhow a v ariety of strategies—cooperative learning, directinstruction, inquiry, reflectiv e writing, and experimentation—canbe used to help learners bond with the content. Each strategyexplored in this book prov ides a unique ty pe of e-moment(engaging moment) that connects with students through theirlearning pref erences and sty les. Across the curriculum, teacherswill learn how to better engage students and increasecomprehension by adapting these strategies to their own specif icneeds.

Content Based Curriculum for High Ability Learn-ers 2nd EditionVanTassel-Baska, Joyce; Little Catherine A.Prufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633998PB AUD $175.95 NZD $211.50 Feb 10The newly updated edition provides a solidintroduction to curriculum dev elopment in gifted andtalented education. In addition to a rev ision of theoriginal chapters, the second edition contains newchapters on topics such as teaching research skills to

gifted students, second language learning, leadership, arts curriculum,and technology.

Models of CounselingGifted Children Adolescents and Young AdultsSalvatore MendaglioPrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593632069PB AUD $71.95 NZD $86.50Models of Counseling Gifted Children is a uniqueresource for practitioners and educators interested incounseling gifted and talented indiv iduals. In thisgroundbreaking book, contributing authors steeped inthe disciplines of both gifted education and

counseling share in detail their approaches to counseling clients whoare gif ted and talented.

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High-Tech Teaching SuccessA Step-by -Step Guide to Using Innov ativ eTechnology in Your ClassroomBesnoy, Kevin D; Clarke, Lane W.Prufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633844PB AUD $36.95 NZD $44.50 Jan 10Focused on implementing technology in thef our core areas of learning - maths, science,language arts, and social studies - this bookcov ers topics like podcasting, blogging anddigital diaries, building Web sites and Wikis,

using Google Earth, using online programs likeYouTube andsocial networking sites to connect to other classrooms, creatingvideos, and more. Geared for teachers in grades 4-8, thisessential book offers practical tools, tips for implementation, step-by -step instructions, and handy screen shots to give educatorsev erything they need to create interesting, technology -basedlearning experiences in their classroom.

Visual-Spatial LearnersAlexandra GolonPrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633240PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50Looking f or way s to differentiate yourinstruction to meet the needs of gifted visual-spatial learners? Visual-spatial learners arestudents who show adv anced abilities withcomputers, maps, construction toys, andpuzzles. By incorporatingv isual-spatialstrategies to help students learn, you can more

effectiv ely reach every student.

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A Teen's Guide to Creating Web Pagesand BlogsSelfridge, B; Osburn, J; Selfridge, PPrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633455PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50This is the definitive teen’s guide to publish-ing exciting Web pages and blogs on theWeb. This easy-to-follow guide shows teen-agers how to: create great My Space andFacebook pages; build their own unique,

personalised Web site; share the latest news with exciting blog-ging ideas; and protect themselv es online with cy ber-saf ety tips.Written in a conversational style with contributions by a teenageWeb site designer, this book leads readers step-by-step throughthe basics of HTML and Web design, with an inquisitiv e ap-proach that encourages experimentation andf un. Years 7–12

Strategies for the Tech-Savvy ClassroomWitt, DianePrufrock Press ISBN: 9781593633561PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50Technology is opening doors for students of allability levels—but especially for gifted kids. Forteachers, the opportunities to integratetechnology solutions into the classroom arevirtually limitless. This exciting book featurestools such as: classroom podcasts and blogs;

wikis and WebQuests; telementoring, and Internet researchstrategies.Adaptable to any grade level and helpf ul to general educatorsand specialists alike, this comprehensiv e snapshot oftechnology f or today and tomorrow will highlight well-knowntools and tactics such as blogs and online journals, as well asintroduce innovations new to many classrooms, includingdistance learning andv irtual mentoring programs. Years 3–12

Advanced Placement Classroom: MacbethDaniel G. Lipowitz, James M. ConleyISBN: 9781593633752 PB AU$44.95 NZ$53.99Macbeth is a teacher-friendly resource for using one ofShakespeare’s greatest tragedies. Students will examine the playcritically and analytically to understand aspects such as thenature of v illainy and the history of the ev ents that inspired theplay. An extended section provides teachers with information onsocietal implications that impacted the play ’s creation. Teachersalso will be able to implement exciting hands-on projects such asputting Macbeth on trial f or the murder of Banquo and dev eloping

a soundtrack f or the play. Also available:

Romeo and JulietISBN: 9781593633226HamletISBN: 9781593633233A Midsummer NightsDreamISBN: 9781593633547

Enriching the YoungNaturalist: The Natureof a Science ClassroomJeff DanielianISBN: 9781593633776PB AU$39.95 NZ$47.99This book offers teachersa guidebook for teachingnaturalism in the scienceclassroom, allowing theirstudents to discover the

beauty and wonder of the natural world.Through in-depth study, research, field-work, and discussion, students will bechallenged to think creatively, solv eproblems, and present their work to a realaudience. Several lessons tie in withlanguage arts and social studies subjectareas, making them ideal f or multicurricularconnections.

Teaching Kids withLearning Difficulties inthe Regular ClassroomISBN: 9781575423425PB BK&CDAU$71.95 NZ$86.50

Teaching Gifted Kids in theRegular ClassroomISBN: 9781575423296PB BK&CDAU $72.95 NZ$87.99

Teaching Young Gifted Kidsin the Regular ClassroomAges 4-9ISBN: 9781575423272PB BK&CDAU$72.95 NZ$87.99

Now available inBook & CD-Rom

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Willow Connection C/o- Indepe nde nt Dist ribut ion S olutionsUnit 9, 147 Marshalltown Road Grovedale VIC 3216 • PO Box 519, Belmont VIC 3216 , Aust ralia

[T] 03 5241 1478 • [ F] 03 5241 3290 • [E] orde rs @idsocea nia .com ABN 52 050 048 630

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Mythology for Teens: Classic My ths in Today 's WorldISBN: 9781593633639 PB AU$39.95 NZ$47.99Mythology for Teens takes classical mythology to a new level by relating ancient stories to the culture, history,art, and literature of today. By looking at topics instrumental to both mythology and modern culture, teens areencouraged to question topics such as the repercussions of war, v anity and greed, theworkings of f ate, the nature of lov e, the roles of women in society, revenge andf orgiveness,the meaning of lif e, and national identity.

The Old Testament for Teens: A Guide to Critical Issues and Perspectiv esISBN: 9781593633530 PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50The Old Testament for Teens looks at the stories and concepts contained in the Old Testament, through aneducational perspectiv e. Based on courses teaching Bible literacy to teens, this book discusses the literary,philosophical, historical, and cultural references that arisef rom the Old Testament. Years 7–12

Philosophy for Kids40 Fun Activiti es that H elp YouWonder about Ever ything!ISBN: 9781882664702PB AU$49.95 NZ$59.99

Philosophy for TeensQuestioning Life's Big IdeasISBN: 9781593632021PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50

More Philosophy forTeensISBN: 9781593632922PB AU$35.95 NZ$43.50

The Examined LifeAdv anced PhilosophyISBN: 9781593630089PB AU$49.95 NZ$59.99

Award-Winning Curriculum ideas from the Center For Gifted EducationPrufrock PressEach of the books in this series offers curriculum that focuses on advanced content and higher lev el processes. The science unitscontain simulations of real-word problems, and students experience the work of real science by using data-handling skills, analysinginf ormation, and ev aluating results. The mathematics units prov ide sophisticated ideas and concepts, challenging extensions, higherorder thinking skills, and opportunities f or student exploration based on interest. These materials are a must f or any teacher seekingto challenge and engage learners and increase achievement.

Survive and ThriveA Lif e Science Unit for Grades K-1ISBN: 9781593633936PB AUD $73.95 NZD $88.99 Feb 10Survive and Thrive provides students anopportunity to study animals, theircharacteristics, and their naturalenv ironments. The ov erarching concept ofchange guides students as they usewebcams to distinguish the features of

animals, determine their basic needs to surviv e, and observeanimals in their habitats.

Moving Through Dimensions:A Mathematics Unit for High-AbilityLearners in Grades 6-8ISBN: 9781593633905PB AUD $73.95 NZD $88.99 Nov 09Moving Through Dimensions approachesspatial reasoning through one-dimensional,two-dimensional, and three-dimensionaltasks designed for students in the middleschool grades. The unit also asks students

to explore the transition between dimensions and representa-tions of three-dimensional objects in two dimensions. This bookincludes pre- and postassessments, multiple reproducible mate-rials, and lessons based on NCTM standards. Grades 6–8

Dig It!: A Third-Grade Earth Science UnitISBN: 9781593633950PB AUD $73.95 NZD $88.99 Jan 10Dig It! encourages students to inv estigatehumanity's effects on the environment andthe importance of natural resources andconserv ation. The unit builds upon priorknowledge and the ov erarching concept ofchange by prov iding opportunities to relatelocal examples of env ironmental pollution

and conservation with hands-on scientif ic experiments anddemonstrations.

Weather Reporter: A Second-GradeEarth Science UnitISBN: 9781593633943PB AUD $73.95 NZD $88.99 Jan 10Weather Reporter prov ides students withopportunities in a scenario-based approachto observe, measure, and analyse weatherphenomena. The overarching concept ofchange reinf orces students' decisions asthey learn about the changes in the Earth'sweather and observe, measure, and

f orecast the weather. Grade 2