With one foot still in the childish, fun-loving, game-playing stage and the other foot cautiously stepping into a world of more choices and greater responsibilities, fourth-sixth grade students will light up at this creative collection. The sixty-one activities blend the guidance, wisdom, and the practical skills of building assets in their changing lives with engaging fun. Sampling of Activities: Creative Kindness, Where Does the Time Go? Manners Marathon, 'Cape'-Abilities, Take Me to Your Reader.

This book is the first to focus on the African origins of human language. It explores the origins of language and culture 250,000-150,000 years ago when modern humans evolved in Africa. Scholars from around the world address the fossil, genetic, and archaeological evidence and critically examine the ways it has been interpreted. The book also considers parellel developments among Europe's Neanderthals and the contrasting outcomes for the two species.

Archaeologists Lesley and Roy Adkins offer a sweeping overview of the Roman world in Handbook to Life in Ancient Rome. The authors, whose previous books include Dictionary of Roman Religion, An Introduction to Archaeology, and Handbook to Life in Ancient Greece, draw upon both archaeological and historical evidence to provide an authoritative and engaging look at an empire that lasted some 1,200 years and formed the basis for the development of Western jurisprudence and governmental systems.

This exciting book considers the nature of young children's lives and how this can, and should, inform early childhood education in practical ways. It examines:

• What is it like for young children to learn in the 21st century?
• How can we link this to new and innovative ways of providing relevant and engaging learning contexts for young children?
• What it means to be multiliterate in the 21st century

There is a wonderful balance and clarity in coverage of complex and contentious issues. Throughout, the tone is amiable…the writing engaging and clear."
--Dr. Robbie Sutton, University of Kent
Nick Haslam’s highly-anticipated new text is a thoroughly engaging introduction to the psychology of personality.
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