{"product_id":"the-reading-mind-a-cognitive-approach-to-understanding-how-the-mind-reads-9781119301370","title":"The Reading Mind: A Cognitive Approach to Understanding How the Mind Reads","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA Map to the Magic of Reading\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStop for a moment and wonder: what's happening in your brain right now--as you read this paragraph? How much do you know about the innumerable and amazing connections that your mind is making as you, in a flash, make sense of this request? \u003ci\u003eWhy does it matter\u003c\/i\u003e?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Reading Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is a brilliant, beautifully crafted, and accessible exploration of arguably life's most important skill: reading. Daniel T. Willingham, the bestselling author of \u003ci\u003eWhy Don't Students Like School\u003c\/i\u003e?, offers a perspective that is rooted in contemporary cognitive research. He deftly describes the incredibly complex and nearly instantaneous series of events that occur from the moment a child sees a single letter to the time they finish reading. \u003ci\u003eThe Reading Mind\u003c\/i\u003e explains the fascinating journey from seeing letters, then words, sentences, and so on, with the author highlighting each step along the way. This resource covers every aspect of reading, starting with two fundamental processes: reading by sight and reading by sound. It also addresses reading comprehension at all levels, from reading for understanding at early levels to inferring deeper meaning from texts and novels in high school. The author also considers the undeniable connection between reading and writing, as well as the important role of motivation as it relates to reading. Finally, as a cutting-edge researcher, Willingham tackles the intersection of our rapidly changing technology and its effects on learning to read and reading.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEvery teacher, reading specialist, literacy coach, and school administrator will find this book invaluable. Understanding the fascinating science behind the magic of reading is essential for every educator. Indeed, every \"reader\" will be captivated by the dynamic but invisible workings of their own minds.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDANIEL T. WILLINGHAM, PHD, \u003c\/b\u003e is professor of psychology at the University of Virginia. His bestselling first book, \u003ci\u003eWhy Don't Students Like School\u003c\/i\u003e?, was hailed as \"brilliant analysis\" by \u003ci\u003eThe Wall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e and \"a triumph\" by \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, recommended by scores of education-related magazines and blogs, and translated into many languages. His second book, \u003ci\u003eWhen Can You Trust the Experts? How to Tell Good Science from Bad in Education\u003c\/i\u003e, was named recommended reading by \u003ci\u003eNature\u003c\/i\u003e and\u003ci\u003e Scientific American\u003c\/i\u003e, and made \u003ci\u003eChoice's\u003c\/i\u003e list of outstanding academic titles for 2013. His companion to this book, \u003ci\u003eRaising Kids Who Read\u003c\/i\u003e, garnered recognition from \u003ci\u003eNPR\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eLearning \u0026amp; the Brain\u003c\/i\u003e. Willingham writes a regular column called \u003ci\u003eAsk the Cognitive Scientist\u003c\/i\u003e for the American Federation of Teachers' magazine, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Educator\u003c\/i\u003e. In 2017, Willingham was named by President Obama to the National Board for Education Sciences. He received a BA from Duke University and a PhD from Harvard University.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Jossey-Bass","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50717799973138,"sku":"9781119301370","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f69c85d8-2b23-4efd-9618-af961225c641.jpg?v=1734626811","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-reading-mind-a-cognitive-approach-to-understanding-how-the-mind-reads-9781119301370","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}