Cranston Public Library

"Blending cutting-edge research with engaging storytelling, The Breakthrough Years offers readers a paradigm-shifting comprehensive understanding of adolescence. Almost every adolescent has said to parents, "You JUST don't understand." In The Breakthrough Years, child development expert Ellen Galinsky explains why that is so often true. Galinsky's seven-year inquiry into the adolescent brain and behavior, including conducting original studies--uniquely...

"Part of the nonfiction Orca Footprints series for middle-grade readers, this book examines the importance of seeds to all living things, the threats they face and why we have to preserve and conserve seeds for the future. Illustrated with photographs throughout. Learning about the importance of seeds and how to save and conserve them for the future is imperative to sustaining healthy life on the planet. Introduces young readers to STEM concepts,...

""Engaging images accompany information about the Hopi people. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"The Backyard Homestead Guide to Growing Organic Food is a one-stop reference for all the key information food gardeners need to grow a healthy, bountiful garden. The book features a comprehensive companion planting guide and an in-depth review of the most effective organic pest control practices, including recipes for how to make your own pest deterrent sprays"--

"Information accompanies instructions for various mythical-creature-themed activities that demonstrate skills needed for coding. The text level and subject matter are intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

"Aimed at anyone who wants to learn the skills necessary to fix, repair or improve household items – whether for sentimental reasons or to turn a profit – the book covers more than a dozen common case studies for you to follow. Ranging from simple to more complex repairs, Brenton tackles re-plating silver, correctly securing metal to glass, polishing, soldering, re-finishing and more on a variety of antique items including table lamps, inkwells,...

Neurofeedback is a form of biofeedback that improves your brain's timing which, in turn, improves its functioning. When your brain works better, you feel better. Neurofeedback 101 explains how you change your brain in clear, simple terms, potentially reducing symptoms of mental illnesses, migraines, learning disorders, and other brain issues. Includes case studies of how training has helped children and adults with symptoms of various conditions,...

"¿Sabías que practicar pilates no solo ayuda a mejorar la flexibilidad y tonificar el cuerpo sino que además reduce los niveles de ansiedad y mejora la postura corporal? Descubre toda la información sobre esta disciplina y aprende a ejercitarte correctamente con explicaciones y consejos avalados por la ciencia."--Publisher's description.

"Anyone with a smartphone or computer uses cloud technology every day, but they may have a limited understanding of how it works. This accessibly written book traces the evolution of cloud computing in relation to other technologies, such as telecommunications devices and the internet. Readers will gain awareness of the mechanisms of data storage and the increasing information available to them through the cloud. They will also learn about recent...

"This visually astonishing story takes children on a journey into and through the brain. Simple but beautifully illustrated metaphors explain the different jobs that our brains do, and how they use brain cells to accomplish them. From the senses to sleep, memories to making decisions, this book brings the wonder of brains and brain science to life"--Publisher's description.