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independent learning

Books about independent learning for readers of all ages.

Cover of Reader's Handbook

Reader's Handbook

Ages 12–15reading strategieslearning skills

Cover of Genius Deck Number Puzzles (Genius Decks for Kids)

Genius Deck Number Puzzles (Genius Decks for Kids)

Ages 8–12problem-solvinglogic

Cover of Amazing Crosswords for Kids

Amazing Crosswords for Kids

Trip Payne

Ages 6–12wordplayproblem-solving

Cover of The 100+ Series Crosswords and Wordsearches, Grades 5-8 (100+)

The 100+ Series Crosswords and Wordsearches, Grades 5-8 (100+)

Barbara Glickstein, Jan Kennedy

Ages 10–13word skillsvocabulary building

Cover of Challenge Mazes grade 2

Challenge Mazes grade 2

School Specialty Publishing, Vincent Douglas

Ages 7–9problem-solvingpersistence

Cover of Find it! write it! done!

Find it! write it! done!

Marvin Terban

Ages 8–14research skillsdigital literacy

Cover of Challenge Puzzles & Mazes

Challenge Puzzles & Mazes

School Specialty Publishing, Vincent Douglas

Ages 7–10problem-solvinglogic