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Childhood's EndThe inspiration for the Syfy miniseries. Childhood's End is one of the defining legacies of Arthur C. Clarke, the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey and many other groundbreaking works. Since its publication in 1953, this prescient novel about first contact gone wrong has come to be regarded not only as a science fiction classic but as a literary thriller of the highest order. Spaceships have suddenly appeared in the skies above every city on the planet.
The inspiration for the Syfy miniseries. Childhood's End is one of the defining legacies of Arthur C. Clarke, the author of 2001: A Space Odyssey and many other groundbreaking works. Since its publication in 1953, this prescient novel about first contact gone wrong has come to be regarded not only as a science fiction classic but as a literary thriller of the highest order. Spaceships have suddenly appeared in the skies above every city on the planet. Inside is an intellectually, technologically, and militarily superior alien race known as the Overlords. At first, their demands seem benevolent: unify Earth, eliminate poverty, end war. But at what cost? To those who resist, it's clear that the Overlords have an agenda of their own. Has their arrival marked the end of humankind . . . or the beginning? Praise for Childhood's End"A first-rate tour de force."--The New York Times "Frighteningly logical, believable, and grimly prophetic . . . Clarke is a master."--Los Angeles Times "There has been nothing like it for years; partly for the actual invention, but partly because here we meet a modern author who understands that there may be things that have a higher claim on humanity than its own 'survival.' "--C. S. Lewis "As a science fiction writer, Clarke has all the essentials."--Jeremy Bernstein, The New Yorker
Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Published: 07/03/2001
ISBN: 9780345444059
Pages: 256
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.10h x 5.40w x 0.80d
Accelerated Reader Quiz #/Name: 65272 / Childhood's End
Reading Level: 7.7 / Interest Level: Upper Grade / Point Value: 12
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★★★★★ 5
ESSENTIAL for all parents and educators to read
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
As an elementary educator for the last fifteen years, I finally found a book that put all the frustration and wondering of why kids come to school struggling, drained, and overwhelmed. Borba states, "We are creating strivers, not thinkers, produced to be test-takers while missing the opportunity to be people."
She points out that we are all running on empty. In her book, she discusses the 7 core strengths that kids need in order to shine. Thrivers not only provides readers with current research, but it has practical and easy tips that both parents and educators can do to help foster a new generation of thrivers and not strivers.
If you are worried about your children's mental health, depression, anxiety, and stress, you must read this book. This book comes at a time when we all must work together to move the pendulum of what achievement looks like in 2021 and reimagine education for our youth, tweens, teens, and young adults.
Truly, this book has been life-changing.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2021
★★★★★ 5
More Secrets to Healthy Child Rearing in These Times by Dr. Borba!
Format: Hardcover, Format: Hardcover
Thrivers by Dr. Michelle Borba is a must have book. As a practicing licensed psychotherapist, this book is a must have for working with families and children to integrate into sessions. Dr. Borba has perfected the art of simplifying the complexity of child rearing into steps and formulas for the best outcomes and challenging behaviors. If you are a parent/guardian, grandparent, work with children/adolescents/families or have kids you love in your life, order Thrivers to increase your skill and education. You won't be sorry you did.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 21, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Insightful, wise and practical!
Format: Hardcover
A highly readable mix of practical strategies, engaging anecdotes and research-based insights, Thrivers underscores the importance of our kids' innate character strengths for their success and happiness. I found this book perfectly timed, given all the pandemic-related stress our teens have had on top of everything else! Borba’s advice on recognizing and nurturing what really matters makes this book a parenting must-have (and I’ve read plenty of them).
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Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2021
★★★★★ 3
Helpful pinpointing which traits to focus on
Format: Hardcover
I loved the format of the book, how are you take a diagnostic test and then read the sections that pertain to the character traits that you want to strengthen in your child. But when I read the chapters, I was disappointed. I was hoping for new information. If I had never read a book on how to support my child’s development and education, I would have been delighted.
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Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Great Tool
Format: Cards
My kid loves practicing her Spanish sounds and learning new animal names with these cards. I like the phonetic sounds sheet as well
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Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2026
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