Annie’s Plan: Taking Charge of Schoolwork and Homework. Jeanne Kraus, illustrated by Charles Beyl, $10.95

Annie knows that to do her best at school, she needs a plan for focusing on her work and for getting her homework completed and turned in on time. Annie's Plan presents a 10-Point Schoolwork Plan and a 10-Point Homework Plan that will help her—and her readers—master the organizational and study skills that spell school success.

Exam Stress? No Worries! Su Dorland, $23.95 (Includes audio CD)

Psychologist Su Dorland gives frazzled high school and college/university students insights into  the causes of exam anxiety, why some people get anxious about exams and why others  don’t, steps for coping with the two Ps (perfectionism and procrastination) and ways to finally free oneself from exam stress.

• Includes a free CD with centering exercises, visualization techniques, and relaxation tracks
•  Offers advice for students mixing work or other commitments with study, as well as off-campus students, mature students, international students, or students from migrant worker families

An important guide not simply for test-takers but anyone facing a stressful situation such as a job interview, a driving test, or a public speaking engagement.

Math Doesn’t Suck: How to Survive Middle School Math Without Losing Your Mind or Breaking a Nail. Danica McKellar, $16.50

From a well-known actress and math genius—a groundbreaking guide to mathematics for middle school girls, their parents, and educators.

Danica McKellar’s mission is to be a math role model and demonstrate on a large scale that math doesn’t suck. In this fun and accessible guide, McKellar—dubbed a “math superstar” by The New York Times—gives girls and their parents the tools they need to master the math concepts that confuse middle-schoolers most, including fractions, percentages, pre-algebra, and more … ultimately revealing why math is easier and cooler than readers think.

My First Day at a New School. Charlotte Guillain, $7.95

Pictures and simple text help young children understand what to expect when they begin school.

New Kid, New Scene: a Guide to Moving and Switching Schools. Debbie Glasser & Emily Schenk, $10.95 (ages 8-13)

This book gives kids the ins and outs of navigating new surroundings, making new friends (as well as staying in touch with old ones), and finding a place that feels like your own. You'll learn ways to get adjusted and ease into your new school and surroundings. Every chapter is packed with stories from other kids like you, useful advice for when you are worried or upset, and quizzes to help you learn more about who you are. With a little help, you can be comfortable as the star in your new scene!

Off to Class: Incredible and Unusual Schools around the World. Susan Hughes, $13.95

When you think about going to school, what do you imagine? Did you know there are schools in caves and on boats and in caves? There are green schools and mobile schools and even schools that un-school. There's a whole world of incredible and unusual schools out there and these stories will help you think about school and the world in a whole new way.

Too Old for This, Too Young for That! Your Survival Guide for the Middle-School Years, 2nd Edition. Harriet Mosatche & Karen Unger, $17.50 (ages 11-15)

The transition to middle school can be difficult. Most tweens are excited about getting older, but they’re often not prepared for some of the challenges that come with growing up. Physical and emotional changes, evolving relationships, and increased expectations at school can all make for some major adjustments.  Too Old for This, Too Young for That is a friendly, reassuring guide that lets readers know they’re not alone and gives them practical tips, tools, and resources for all kinds of situations.