Child Behavior

If animals gave thanks . . .what would they do? Raccoon would chir-chirrrr thanks for her cub. Crow would loop and swoop in the sky. And Bear would invite his friends to a bountiful feast. Across the animal kingdom, every creature would be grateful for food, family, and being together. This is another winner from Ann Whitford Paul and David Walker, perfect for Thanksgiving and the fall season.

Who loves Little Lemur? Mama snuggles him near the tamarind tree. Papa feeds him a nighttime snack. Brother and cousins chase and play with him. All day long, no matter what happens, Little Lemur is surrounded by love!

From Aspie to Behavior Analyst is a perspective of behavior analysis written from someone with Asperger's Syndrome who is very articulate and can explain what autism feels like in an in-depth perspective. This book was written from someone on the spectrum who believes applied behavior analysis has potential to change not only his life, but the life of many of his peers. Travis gives insight into autism and how he sees applying the principles of behavior analysis to his life.

Have you ever wondered how birds know when to fly south for the winter? This introduction to bird behavior explores how and why woodpeckers peck, how pelicans fly without flapping their wings, why birds sing, and more.

When Lisa walks home from school with two new girls, they break an elderly couple's window. Lisa feels bad about the act of vandalism and takes steps to remedy the situation. Window Pains is a short story that was originally published in WINNER, a scholastic magazine endorsed by former Presidents and First Ladies. The aim of the periodical was to teach children preventative measures and instill positive behaviors that contribute to success in life.

This audiobook is about the stuff you learn when you've worked for a boss you'd swear jumped out of a Dilbert cartoon; worked in a business whose performance careened up and down like a runaway clown car; faced legal or ethical problems that needed the wisdom of Solomon to sort out while they roiled your guts at night; or sat on the stand across from some third-rate Perry Mason or tried to be one yourself.

Having a pet dragon is very fun! He can sit, roll over, and play. He can candle a birthday cake, light a campfire, or so many other cool things. But what if your dragon doesn’t know what integrity means and shows no positive moral behaviors? What if he says he would do something but does the opposite when you’re not looking? What if he cheats on his math test? What if he steals? What if he lies? What if he never keeps his promises? And more?

How does a robin know when to feed her chicks? Who teaches young otters how to swim? Join Ms. McLean's class on a field trip to the zoo to find out! They're keeping track of patterns in animal behavior by observing different species and recording what they see. Learn to watch for the behavior patterns of wildlife in your backyard!

Angry words screamed or shouted at someone can be harmful and cause damage to a person, just as much as if they’d been punched in the face. But words can be soothing, especially when sung aloud with music. Join Nick, and learn how singing and music are healing forces in the world.