problem solving

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The book of lost things

2013
"When Max's parents leave the country without him, he must rely on his wits to get by, and before long he is running his own--rather unusual--business"--Provided by publisher.

The case of the loose-toothed shark

2012
Jack and his friend Elizabeth try to find the thief responsible for stealing a giant sharks tooth fossil that Jack has been accuse of stealing and he must use his ability to talk to animals.

The case of the green guinea pig

2011
Jack and his friend Elizabeth try to determine who is responsible for a series of pranks at school after the principle threatens to cancel the class trip in response to someone dying the class guinea pig green.

Math mini-mysteries

1993
Presents challenging problems which can be solved by using suggested problem-solving techniques and basic math.

The creative imperative

school librarians and teachers cultivating curiosity together
2013
"Provides a solid, foundational understanding of creativity that enables readers to elicit creative performance from their students"--Provided by publisher.

Anno's hat tricks

1985
Three children, Tom, Hannah, and Shadowchild, who represents the reader, are made to guess, using the concept of binary logic, the color of the hats on their heads. An introduction to logical thinking and mathematical problem-solving.

Squeeze

2010
Byron is looking forward to a weekend caving trip with his older brother Jesse, as well as Jesse's girlfriend Michelle and college roommate Cole, but Cole's odd behavior is starting to put a damper on the adventure, and when temper's fray and disaster strikes, it is up to Byron to save the day.

What should I do?

making good decisions
2009
Helps students understand and learn the steps they should follow in order to make wise decisions.

Seven Blind Mice

2007
One by one, on successive days of the week, six different colored blind mice investigate parts of the strange 'something' near their pond and speculate to the group about its identity. Not until the seventh day, when the seventh mouse examines all of it, however, do they see what it truly is, proving that wisdom comes only from seeing the whole.

Leonardo the Terrible Monster

2007
Leonardo is terrible at being a monster. He can't seem to frighten anyone. Then he comes up with a plan to find the perfect nervous little boy and scare the tuna salad out of him. Will his plan succeed, or will he come up with a better idea?.

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