Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Dyslexia, Speech and Language Dyslexia, Speech and Language Margaret J Snowling This authoritative handbook presents current ideas on the relationship between spoken and written language difficulties. It provides clinical and educational perspectives on the assessment and manage… OL15176045W
Overcoming Dyslexia For Dummies Overcoming Dyslexia For Dummies Tracey, MEd Wood Includes tips and strategies for kids, teens, and adults with dyslexia Understand what dyslexia is, assess schools and programs, and help your child succeed Does your child mix up d's and b's? … OL15188496W
The wild book The wild book Margarita Engle In early twentieth-century Cuba, bandits terrorize the countryside as a young farm girl struggles with dyslexia. Based on the life of the author's grandmother. OL16167346W
Back to front and upside down Back to front and upside down Claire Alexander While the rest of the class makes birthday cards for the principal, Stanley struggles with his words and letters. OL16506037W
Aunt Morbelia and the screaming skulls Aunt Morbelia and the screaming skulls Joan Davenport Carris The peaceful life of a boy with dyslexia is interrupted when his great-aunt, who has a morbid fascination with ghosts and death omens, moves in. OL1814265W
Dyslexia at college Dyslexia at college Miles, T. R. Offers useful and practical advice to students about how to get the most from their college experience and from the kind of support which is available. It also provides teachers with the information… OL1916847W
Dyslexia Dyslexia Wendy Moragne Explains the nature of dyslexia, the various forms of treatment, and the many challenges faced by those living with this condition. Includes case studies and interviews. OL1977425W
Understanding dyslexia Understanding dyslexia Denis Lawrence Dyslexia affects at least ten per cent of children and is the most common special educational need that teachers encounter. However, the characteristics of dyslexia can mean that it is often confused… OL20886505W
Day of the iguana Day of the iguana Henry Winkler Hank has never been fond of his sister's pet iguana, and their relationship worsens when she lays her eggs inside his science project. Inspired by the true life experiences of Henry Winkler, aka The… OL20984373W
Specific learning difficulties Specific learning difficulties Amanda Kirby,Bonnie J. Kaplan "As more and more children present to family physicians with learning and attention problems, the overlap between the concerns of health and education professionals can become confused. Furthermore, … OL24679227W
Two-Minute Drill Two-Minute Drill Mike Lupica Chris Conlan is the coolest kid in sixth gradethe golden-armed quarterback of the football team, and the boy all the others look up to. Scott Parry is the new kid, the boy with the huge brain, but wi… OL2727953W
Egg-Drop Blues Egg-Drop Blues Jacqueline Turner Banks Twelve-year-old Judge Jenkins has a low science grade because of his dyslexia, so he convinces his twin brother Jury to work with him in a science competition in order to earn extra credit. OL3460503W
The best fight The best fight Anne Schlieper Fifth-grader Jamie, who goes to a special class because he has difficulty reading, thinks he's dumb until the school principal helps him realize that he also has many talents. OL3465916W
Dyslexia Dyslexia Savage, John F.,F. John Savage Describes the characteristics of dyslexia, its causes, how it affects children, and how these children can learn to read. OL8262916W