Books in Life Skills series

Help students strengthen practical life skills and build self-esteem needed to live successfully beyond the school environment. Written at an accessible third-grade reading level, these high-interest texts teach students the practical skills they will need for such things as reading schedules, shopping for food, using an ATM machine, taking public transportation, and more. These eight softcover texts emphasize reading, writing, and critical thinking with end-of-chapter reviews. Reading Level: 3Interest Level: 6-12

This is a revolutionary phonics system for teaching children to read. It will also be effective in teaching reading to illiterate or semi-literate adults. The author is a reading expert who home-schooled her own seven children. She used every available phonics system, and found them all wanting. She realised that 30 per cent of children are left behind by traditional phonics systems. She found that children are quick to use number clues to identify the different sounds of each letter. By tagging the letters with a number, she prompts the student to recall the specific sound of this letter. And she applies this system to all the 84 major sounds in English. Who should use "Number Phonics"? Home-schoolers, parents who want to give their children a jump start, parents whose children are struggling, and classroom teachers and reading specialists.

Is babysitting for you What is the Heimlich manoeuvre What are the "terrible twos" 'Be a Great Babysitter!' is perfect for anyone who wants to broaden their knowledge of babies and young children, may be considering a future career in childcare, or wants to learn some basic business skills. As well as explaining the duties and responsibilities of a babysitter, this book also offers practical advice about common behaviour patterns, gaining trust, and potential safety issues. It also suggests some great games and activities to ensure there are smiles all around!

"A healthy lifestyle entails not just the absence of disease but a physical and psychological state that keeps each person feeling fit and well and able to bounce back quickly from illness or injury. It is a general state of wellbeing and one that for teens can have a major lifelong impact. Real-world examples, relevant facts, and fully documented quotes from teens and experts bring concepts to life"--Provided by publisher.