Projects, constructions, games, puzzles, and other activities for children organized according to the spaces where they play.

A project book for the would-be inventor with activities, a list of "contraptions" in need of invention, and the stories behind thirty-six existing inventions.

Exploring the rationale and basic tenets of Piaget's theory, the authors define physical-knowledge activities, consider reasons for their use and discuss principles of teaching rooted in theory-based objectives.

Preserve the past, and send a message to the future. Make Your Own Time Capsule is the kit that brings history to life. Custom-designed and manufactured out of shatterproof silver plastic, the screw-top time capsule is roomy enough for dozens of artifacts. The instruction and idea book tells how to prepare materials; shows how to mark, map, and commemorate a time capsule; and gives suggestions on what to put inside-snapshots, letters, ticket stubs, a favorite lucky charm. The book also includes a log, map grids, and forms to fill in. Bury it in the backyard or hid it in the closet until your next birthday. A time capsule tells a lot about where you've been, and a more than a little about where you're going. Selection of the Book-of-the-Month Club. Suitable for ages 7-11. 88,000 copies in print.

In this controversial and provocative book, Dr. Thomas Armstrong confronts America's obsession with Attention Deficit Disorder. With more than one million children diagnosed with ADD, the condition has gained national attention on talk shows, magazine covers and The New York Times bestseller list. Dr. Armstrong, well-known for his writings on parenting and education, presents the very real argument that ADD may, in fact, not exist. He believes that many behaviors labeled as ADD are simply a child's active response to complex social, emotional, and educational influences, and that by tackling the root causes of a child's attention and behavior problems—rather than masking the symptoms with medication and behavior-modification programs—parents can help their children begin to experience fundamentally positive changes in their lives. This groundbreaking book provides parents and professionals with 50 innovative and proven strategies they can use to help children overcome their attention and behavior problems. His checklist helps parents decide which strategies are most appropriate, and hundreds of resources, including books and organizations are included. The Myth of the A.D.D. Child offers much needed practical help to both parents and professionals.