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Superbrain : the insider's guide to getting smart / Toronto Public Library ; art by Dave Whamond.
The earlier you start building the essential skills required to learn, the more benefits you'll see down the road. Superbrain challenges young students to develop the skills they need to become "lifelong super-learners." Written in a kid-friendly style, this book encourages elementary students to develop learning habits that will help them inside and outside of the classroom. Each of the four chapters focuses on specific skills: preparation organization and leadership values research and critical thinking navigating the online world. Also included in each chapter are profiles of inspirational, real-life super-learners, a quiz for readers to evaluate various skills, and a full-page comic-strip style illustration that highlights the chapter themes. Researched and written by two librarians at The Toronto Public Library, Superbrain comes with a superhero theme woven throughout, and features wacky and exuberant art by seasoned illustrator Dave Whamond. With its bright and energetic design, Superbrain is a go-to resource for elementary students and their teachers.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781554517343
- ISBN: 1554517346
- ISBN: 9781554517350
- ISBN: 1554517354
- Physical Description: 70 pages : colour illustrations ; 23 cm
- Publisher: Toronto ; Annick Press, [2015]
- Copyright: ©2015
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 68-69). |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic format. |
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| Subject: | Study skills > Juvenile literature. Learning > Juvenile literature. Étude > Méthodes > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Apprentissage > Ouvrages pour la jeunesse. Learning. Study skills. |
| Genre: | Juvenile works. |
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Evergreen Indiana.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hussey-Mayfield Mem. PL - Zionsville | j 371.3 SUPERBRAIN (Text) | 33946003136228 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
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The earlier you start building the essential skills required to learn, the more benefits you'll see down the road.Superbrain challenges young students to develop the skills they need to become "lifelong super-learners." Written in a kid-friendly style, this book encourages elementary students to develop learning habits that will help them inside and outside of the classroom.
Each of the four chapters focuses on specific skills:
- preparation
- organization and leadership values
- research and critical thinking
- navigating the online world.
Also included in each chapter are profiles of inspirational, real-life super-learners, a quiz for readers to evaluate various skills, and a full-page comic-strip style illustration that highlights the chapter themes.
Researched and written by two librarians at The Toronto Public Library, Superbrain comes with a superhero theme woven throughout, and features wacky and exuberant art by seasoned illustrator Dave Whamond. With its bright and energetic design,Superbrain is a go-to resource for elementary students and their teachers.
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