social psychology

Explores the role a person has as an individual and as a part of society, describing how personality and intelligence allow people to communicate and relate to each other and society as a whole, and discussing different types of social interaction and the rules of social engagement. Includes teacher notes.

"Sophy is a shy girl who struggles to fit in in the outside world. She is happiest at home, playing in her wolf suit in her den. It makes her feel strong like a wolf, fierce like a wolf, and maybe even a little bit brave like a wolf. But one day, an extraordinary thing happens . . . Sophy is whisked away to a magical snowy land where she meets a wolf and her cub. The unlikely trio roll, run and howl together, playing happily in the snow. Sophy has found friends and nothing can ruin her day . . . until a big, angry bear appears. But Sophy finally finds her voice and finds the courage she's been looking for all along"--Provided by publisher.

"A history of American white male identity imagines a merit-based, non-discriminating model while exposing the actual costs of successes defined by racial and sexual dominance"--OCLC.

"First Amendment expert Greg Lukianoff and social psychologist Jonathan Haidt show how the new problems on campus have their origins in three terrible ideas that have become increasingly woven into American childhood and education: What doesn't kill you makes you weaker; always trust your feelings; and life is a battle between good people and evil people. These three Great Untruths contradict basic psychological principles about well-being and ancient wisdom from many cultures"--Provided by publisher.

A poetically told immigration story that fosters understanding and beautifully articulates how the desire to belong and the need for human connection are universal highlights the character education traits of resilience, kindness, and empathy.

Toma and Malek, two thirteen-year-old Syrian children living in Beirut, struggle to provide for their families in a country that can be hostile against refugees like them, but they maintain hope that there is a way out of their seemingly impossible situation.

"This title explores the excitement and heartache of young love. From first crushes to long-term commitment, it offers helpful suggestions to keep a romance healthy"--Google Books.

Two dogs learn the importance of listening to others when they disagree over what they see in a tree.

"Shows how anyone can build more meaningful and productive relationships based on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and network analytics . . . explains that the quality and structure of our relationships has the greatest impact on our personal and professional lives . . . High-quality connections in your social network strongly predict cognitive functioning, emotional resilience, and satisfaction at work . . Beyond the office, social connections are the lifeblood of our health and happiness"--Provided by publisher.

"A sweeping psychological history of human goodness--from the foundations of evolution to the modern political and social challenges humanity is now facing"--Amazon.