In its first two decades, much of cognitive science focused on such mental functions as memory, learning, symbolic thought, and language acquisition-the functions in which the human mind most closely resembles a computer. But humans are more than computers, and the cutting-edge research in cognitive science is increasingly focused on the more mysterious, creative aspects of the mind. “The Way We Think” is a landmark synthesis that exemplifies...

"This Level 1 guided reader illustrates examples of "hard and soft" found in the animal kingdom. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about opposites and animal habits."--

"This Level 1 guided reader illustrates examples of "up and down" found in the animal kingdom. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about opposites and animal habits."--

The now-classic Metaphors We Live By changed our understanding of metaphor and its role in language and the mind. Metaphor, the authors explain, is a fundamental mechanism of mind, one that allows us to use what we know about our physical and social experience to provide understanding of countless other subjects. Because such metaphors structure our most basic understandings of our experience, they are "metaphors we live by"--Metaphors that can shape...

"This Level 1 guided reader illustrates examples of "hot and cold" found in the animal kingdom. Students will develop word recognition and reading skills while learning about opposites and animal habits."--

A wonderful blend of facts and humor makes learning about vegetable gardening fun and easy. Learn about fiddleheads, munchkin pumpkins, snow peas, walla wallas, and more! Beautiful color illustrations lead children through a brief introduction to soil preparation and seed planting, as well as through a discovery of both common and exotic vegetables.

Describes the autumn activities and traditions that November's cooling temperatures bring.

When Squirrel sees snow for the first time, Bird helps him adjust, but just as Squirrel starts to enjoy it, the snow disappears, leaving Squirrel convinced a thief is on the loose.

Readers use the alphabet to learn about some of the more unusual mammals of the world.

Finding similarities and differences is an important early math skill to master. It is a building block for understanding more complex concepts such as patterns and shapes, and readers are given a helpful introduction to this topic through clear and concise text that provides relatable examples of objects that are the same and those that are different. Early learners are guided in this enjoyable math journey by interactive questions that challenge...