Think Tank Library

Think Tank Library, 1st Edition, by Mary Boyd Ratzer and Paige Jaeger, provides middle and high school educators with practical strategies to convert school library spaces into active learning environments. This guide demonstrates how brain-based instruction assists students in developing analytical thinking skills across secondary grade levels.

Instructional framework design centers on applying cognitive concepts to everyday classroom practice. By linking brain research with active educational methods, the material demonstrates how structured inquiries encourage deeper student engagement.

The text supplies field-tested lesson plans structured around Common Core State Standards. It is intended for school librarians and teachers in grades 6 through 12 seeking to integrate research-grounded learning models into their institutions.