bullying in schools

Developmental psychologists Michelle Anthony and Reyna Lindert discusses social struggles faced by elementary-aged girls and offer advice on how to help them effectively confront and deal with difficult situations.

"Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc's life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn't swim. But what was most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who calls himself the 'King of the Jungle.' When Marc's mother tells him that his Uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan. He's going to turn Marc into a warrior"--Provided by publisher.

Fifth grade was the worst year of Marc?s life. He stunk at gym class, math was too hard for him, the school lunch was horrible, and his class field trip was ruined because he couldn?t swim. But what was most awful thing about fifth grade? Kenny Williamson, the class bully, who calls himself the "King of the Jungle." When Marc's mother tells him that his Uncle Jake is coming to stay for the whole summer, Marc can't wait. Uncle Jake is a for real, super-cool Navy SEAL. And Uncle Jake has a plan. He's going to turn Marc into a warrior. Becoming a warrior isn?t easy. It means a lot of pull ups, sit ups, pushups, squats, swimming, eating right, and studying harder than ever before! Can Marc transform himself into a warrior before school starts in the fall and finally stand up to the King of the Jungle himself?.

Examines the culture of fear created by media, parents, schools, and the legal profession surrounding bullying and childhood aggression. Discusses how the language used to describe social dynamics between children affect adults' and students' ability to deal with bullying. Offers suggestions for better school practices and policies.

A teenage girl struggles to regain control of her life after being raped.

Explores pros and cons of several issues related to bullying including; who s to blame, prevention programs, and punishments. Aligns with Common Core Language Arts Anchor Standards for Reading Informational Text and Speaking and Listening. Text contains critical thinking components and argumentative techniques for social issues and history. Includes bibliography, glossary, index, additional resources and instructions for writing an opinion-based essay.

Maddy wants to keep the fact that she was attacked a secret, but finds this intention difficult when one of her perpetrators is placed in her English class and they must complete a group assignment together.

Willow finds a way to stand up to Kristabelle, the boss of the class who bullies everyone.

Informed that a bully she does not know is determined to beat her up because of her pale skin, good grades and lack of accent, Latin American teen Piddy struggles to stay on top of a busy work schedule and learn more about the father she has never met until the bully's gang forces her to confront more difficutl challenges.