Paperbacks For Educators

 
  About Us Privacy Policy Contact Us
A-Z List of Books Therapeutic Games Gift Books Teaching Savvy Working with Teachers Pass-Alongs

ORDER ONLINE...(Secure)
        (Or Call: 800-227-2591)


PRICE QUOTES: Quick & Free
  FEATURED PAGES:
  International Orders
  Misc. Stuff...A-Z
  A-Z: Books by Title
  Desk Signs (Humor)
  Discounts (21%)
  Free Shipping
  Pass-Alongs
  School Cartoon Series
  Therapeutic Cartoons
  Therapeutic Games
  Videos (VHS & DVD)

       Bestsellers, Grades 6-8
       New Books, Grades 6-8
       Series, Grades 6-8

  Book Series We Stock
  Gifts That Impact
  Special Ordering
  Teaching Savvy
  Working with Teachers


Thursday Middle School
Pass-Along!

Most every Thursday we send a brief "Pass-Along" that makes sense for most anyone working at a middle school.

It is always brief. We always include a bit of humor; and all kinds of other stuff.

 

 

 

 

Middle School Guides...


Be Confident in Who You Are
: Middle School Confidential #1

by Annie Fox (2008, Free Spirit, 9.95)
     [Check/Credit Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]

In a contemporary, graphic-novel format, the book offers insider information on common middle school concerns and practical advice for being healthy, feeling good about who you are, and staying in control of your feelings and actions - even when the pressure is on. In addition to the character stories, quizzes, quotes from real kids, tips, tools, and resources add to the fun and make this book a timely and engaging survival guide that will draw in even reluctant. Grades 5-8. [6.5” x 8”...92 pages]


Middle School
: The Real Deal, From Cafeteria Food to Combination Locks, Revised

by Juliana Farrell & Beth Mayall (2007, HarperCollins, 7.99)
     [Check/Credit Card Price...Less 21% = 6.31]

From cliques to class schedules, first jobs to foreign language, this accessible guide is a "must have" compendium of information for kids about to take the middle school plunge. Now revised, this new edition is packed with updated information, interactive quizzes, and more. Grades 4-9. [6” x 9”...138 pages]


A Smart Girl's Guide to Starting Middle School
: Everything You Need to Know About Making the Grade, Staying Cool at a New School, and Juggling More Homework

by Julie Williams (2004, Pleasant Company, 9.95)
      [Check/Credit Card Price...Less 21% = 7.86]

Middle school is all about change. In the opening section, girls take a quiz to determine how they respond to change, then receive tips on how to cope with the big changes that they're getting ready to face as they start middle school: switching classes, getting up earlier, and having their own lockers, all while learning to manage a new school, new teachers, new friends, and LOTS more homework and activities! [5.5” x 9.5”...96 pages]


Making the Most of Middle School
: A Field Guide for Parents and Others

by Anthony Jackson, et al. (2004, Pleasant Company, 15.95)
      [Check/Credit Card Price...Less 21% = 12.60]

The middle-school years mark a critical transition period for young adolescents and their parents. This breakthrough volume empowers parents to advocate for the very best education for their children by clearly explaining what adolescents need—and what makes them tick. [6” x 9”...149 pages]


School Smarts
: All the Right Answers to Homework, Teachers, Popularity, and More!

by Brooks Whitney (2000, Pleasant Company, 8.95)
     [Check/Credit Card Price...Less 21% = 7.07]

From pop quizzes to popularity, this book is packed with smart advice and ideas for girls. Your students will get tips on great presentations, sharpen their test-taking skills, and discover their study style. It discusses getting along with teachers, doing homework, being popular, and more. Grades 4-8. [6.5” x 8.5”... 96 pages]


Order by 1:00 P.M. (Central Time)...
We'll send a confirming e-mail, and normally ship the same day!

Tracking information ... We'll have the U.S. Postal Service or UPS send you tracking information each time your package is scanned.

We're best known for two things... The way we pack (very carefully); and the way we ship (very quickly).

We take book safety seriously... Your books will be shrink-wrapped on a heavy piece of cardboard, and placed in a heavy-duty box or a padded mailing bag (depending on the size of your order). We also pack around the books with plenty of clean paper to keep the books from moving. And, when the order is ready to ship, we'll stamp the box with our traditional red "HANDLE WITH ENTHUSIASM" stamp.

Our customers tell us... That we are pretty good at what we do. And we ought to be! We've been dispatching books to all corners of the planet since 1978. We're one of those old-fashioned companies with real toll-free telephones—and real people to answer them. It will not be an accident that your books will arrive in perfect condition. We make sure they will.

Standard Shipping... 3.50 for orders under 50.00; free shipping for any order over 50.00 (including Purchase Orders).

Expedited Shipping... 5.00 for one book; 9.95 for two or more books. We normally use First Class Mail for home addresses; UPS for school addresses.

Can't find what you're looking for?
Just send us an e-mail (paperbacks@usmo.com), or call (800-227-2591). We'll give you pricing information, and availability. If we don't have a particular book in stock, or can't get it to you rather quickly, we'll help find a source.

Paperbacks For Educators
426 West Front St.
Washington, Missouri 63090
800-227-2591; Fax 800-514-7323

paperbacks@usmo.com

 
Home Price_Quote Place an Order Pass-Alongs Discounts
Home Sweet Home Working with Elementary-Age Students Working with Middle School Students Working with High School Students K-12 Counseling Resources Bibliotherapy for Students in Grades K-12 Special Problems Demand Special Attention