We designed this book with you in mind. Whether you are enrolled in introduction to sociology, an elective course, or you are a sociology major with some courses completed, this opportunity is a chance for you to explore in depth some of the most important ideas in the discipline. Your instructors are giving time in their courses for you to do these hands-on exercises in and out of class. Research shows that any time you actually get to do something, you understand it better.
One of a series of picture information books aimed at toddlers and pre-school children, this book presents information about baby animals. Through a combination of "storyboard" spreads it shows a sequence of events together with large labelled picture spreads.
Using popular children's literature such as Alice in Wonderland and Winnie-the-Pooh to illustrate key points, this accessible introduction to psychologist Jean Piaget's unique and groundbreaking ideas guides readers through the fascinating world of a growing child's mind and shows adults how to create an environment that will enhance and accelerate a child's intellectual development.
Galloping Across the U.S.A. - Horses in American Life
Galloping Across America shows how Mustangs, Arabians, Palominos, Morgans, and other kinds of horses played a central role in the development of the United States as a nation. From transportation within cities -- the omnibus, fire wagons, delivery of goods -- to mail delivery from coast to coast to tilling soil and herding cattle, Martin Sandler shows how essential the horse was for the survival of four million citizens stretched across 800,000 square miles. As roads improved, stagecoaches became popular for crossing the country. Covered wagons delivered pioneers into the western regions for homesteading.
Spelling, Handwriting and Dyslexa - Overcoming Barriers to Learning
This ground-breaking book argues that spelling and writing need to be given more consideration in teaching and remedial settings especially if dyslexic pupils are to be helped back up to grade level, and other pupils are to make more effective, quicker progress. Helping teachers and student-teachers to understand the valuable contribution spelling and handwriting makes to literacy development in primary and secondary schools, this book shows them how to overcome existing barriers to learning.
