The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids

The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids

Help gifted children realize they're not alone, they're not "weird," and being smart is a bonus, not a burden. Based on a survey of 1,000 gifted kids, this retitled edition of the classic Gifted Kids' Survival Guide is fully updated with the latest research. Readers learn how to cope with high expectations, perfectionism, labels, bullying, friendships, and more. Upbeat, informative, friendly, and compact, The Survival Guide for Gifted Kids is a must for young gifted children. At a time when many school gifted programs are scaling back, it's more important than ever for kids to have this essential guide to growing up gifted.

Survival Guides for Kids
Helping Kids Help Themselves(R)
Straightforward, friendly, and loaded with practical advice, the Free Spirit Survival Guides for Kids give kids the tools they need to not only survive, but thrive. With plenty of realistic examples and bright illustrations, they are accessible, encouraging, kid-friendly, and even life-changing.

  • For ages: 12-17
  • Format: Paperback | 128 pages
  • Dimensions: 150 x 230 x 10.16mm | 181.44g
  • Publication date: 06 Aug 2013
  • Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing Inc.,U.S.
  • Publication City/Country: United States
  • Language: English
  • Edition: Revised
  • Edition Statement: 3rd edition
  • Illustrations note: with spot cartoons, tables & quotes
  • ISBN10: 1575424487
  • ISBN13: 9781575424484
  • Bestsellers rank: 48,644

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