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If you and your family have been participating in our Summer Reading programs and challenges, thank you for joining us! Remember to record and report your reading if you want to earn prizes. For more information, visit the detailed web page here, or talk with one of our librarians during your next visit. The library district continues to have plenty of physical and digital reading resources available. Browse the library catalog here, or find additional online reading resources here. The rest of this newsletter highlights a variety of resources that can help you, or the kids in your life, with school and lifelong learning.
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Libraries Linking Idaho Access any of the 150 academic research and learning databases available to Idaho residents for free! |
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EBSCO Learning This database provides a collection of resources for you to prepare for your tests, college education, and career. |
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Explora by EBSCO This database provides articles and eBooks to answer all of your historical questions. This database provides articles and eBooks to answer all of your literary questions. |
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The ancient art of thinking for yourself : the power of rhetoric in polarized times
by Robin Reames
"For most of the 2,000-plus years since its foundation as a discipline by ancient Greek thinkers, rhetoric-the art of using language to persuade-was a keystone of a Western education. But in the early 20th century, studying rhetoric fell out of fashion. In The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself, Robin Reames, one of the world's leading scholars of rhetoric, argues that it's high time to bring it back. Drawing on examples ranging from the Sophist Alcibiades, whose speeches in favor of war led ancient Athens to destruction and defeat, to modern-day conspiracists like Alex Jones, Reames breaks down the major techniques of rhetoric, pulling back the curtain on how politicians, journalists, and "journalists" convince us to believe what we believe-and to vote and act accordingly. Understanding these techniques helps us avoid being manipulated by modern-day sophists who don't have our best interests at heart. But it also grants us rare insight into our own beliefs, and the values that shape them. Learning rhetoric, she argues, doesn't teach what to think but how to think - allowing us to understand our ideological commitments, and those of others, in a completely new way. Thoughtful, nuanced, and leavened with dry humor, The Ancient Art of Thinking for Yourself offers an antidote to our polarized, post-truth world"--.
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The magical place we call school : creating a safe space for learning and happiness in a challenging world [digital sound recording, unabridged]
by Kathleen Corley
There is no shortage of challenges in schools today--from bullying to gun violence and beyond--yet The Magical Place We Call School reminds us of the extraordinary things that still happen in classrooms all across America and that school truly can be a safe and happy place for learning. At a time when public discourse rages on about what students should or should not be taught, when books are being banned, when school shootings fill the news, and when families are still reeling from the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic--here comes The Magical Place We Call School. With its fresh focus on the power and perils of education, its an intentional way of thinking that will intrigue readers everywhere. In her literary debut, school principal Dr. Kathleen Corley, a forty-year veteran in elementary education, writes knowingly and with unique humor and insight about the value of education, how kids think and learn, what they need to succeed in and out of school, and how their home life affects their performance. Plus, she tackles some of the most daunting societal issues impacting children today, from bullying to gun violence and beyond. Dr. Corley reminds us that something extraordinary still occurs in classrooms across America--not just miraculously, but by design and with tenacity. In The Magical Place We Call School, Corley shares human interest stories that shed light on what is and isn't working and provides a calm hand and a much-needed perspective from the front lines of learning. Her deep caring for the children, educators, and parents in her midst shines through, providing a true sense of what she calls "the magic of schools." It's a book not to be missed.
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Reclaiming education : teach your child to be a confident learner
by Cynthia Ulrich Tobias
In a world where traditional education systems make little or no accommodation for individual learning styles (such as auditory or visual learning), and they're failing to teach even the basics, it's time for parents to take charge of their children's education. In Reclaiming Education, parents are equipped with practical and immediately useful tools to work in partnership with their children to identify and develop their learning styles and strengths. If you want to help learners build the kind of confidence that inspires lifelong learning, get them involved in the solutions for their own success. In this book, both parents and children can learn how to Identify learning style strengths Develop strategies for adapting to less than ideal circumstances Design an effective study space environment that's tailored to your child's needs Motivate even the most resistant learners. A great faith-based parenting resource for anyone who feels like the traditional education system has failed their children, and foranyone interested in homeschooling or simply helping their children to succeed in any type of school setting.--Amazon
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