This Is the Behavioral Scientist features 15 of our favorite articles and interviews, and our most popular cartoons from our start as a publication (80+ pages). Authors include leading behavioral scientists—best-selling authors, industry and government experts, and interdisciplinary scholars at the forefront of the field. It is full of Insights and ideas about human behavior that stand the test of time. Great for all knowledge levels.

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Demonstrates that "hands are not for hitting" by suggesting many positive uses for them, such as saying hello, playing, creating, and helping.

Encourages toddlers and preschoolers to express themselves using helpful, not hurtful, words. Includes a note for parents and caregivers on language development.

Sneezes, coughs, runny noses, spills, and messes are facts of everyday life with children. And that's why it's never too soon to teach little ones about germs and ways to stay clean and healthy. This book is a short course for kids on what germs are, what they do, and why it's so important to cover them up, block them from spreading, and wash them down the drain. Simple words complement warm, inviting, full-color illustrations that show real-life

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Modeled after The Wizard of Oz, this enchanting story describes a young giraffe who suffers from a fear of heights. On his way to the doctor, he befriends a monkey who is afraid of climbing and a hippo who is a afraid of water. What causes the three new friends to face and overcome their fears? The "For Creative Minds" section includes fun facts and animal adaptation information, as well as a "Match the Feet" game and a mix-and-match activity. Encourages...

Suis l'aventure du dauphin Delfina alors qu'elle s'imagine dans la peau d'un autre animal marin : un poisson avec des branchies, une tortue de mer qui pond des oeufs, un pélican avec des plumes, un requin renifleur, et même un lamantin végétarien. Les dessins illustrant ces métamorphoses imaginaires feront rire les enfants tout en leur enseignant des différences bien réelles entre les animaux!

Via a story involving a contest entitled The World's Most Dangerous, predatory and deadly animals are introduced.

Go along on the exciting dream journey from morning to night, using hands and feet just like squirrels, monkeys, rats, spiders, frogs, penguins, elephants, lions, kangaroos, pandas, and eagles. Travel to the lush jungle, the African savannah, Australian outback, and to the frozen Antarctic. Finally, as the sun sets, snuggle beneath the covers and snooze, with recollections of animals at play, inspired by the imaginative illustrations of Sherry Rogers....