aggressiveness

When Sam begins picking on other children in her school, she doesn't think she is being mean until others approach her and try to get her to stop.

Simple text and color photographs describe how to be caring, not a bully. Includes a glossary and further resources.

Presents students with steps to take to respond to bullying.

When a mixed martial arts (MMA) gym moves in across the street from his office, Jonathan Gottschall sees a challenge, and an opportunity. Pushing forty, out of shape, and disenchanted with his job as an adjunct English professor, part of him yearns to cross the street and join up. The other part is terrified. Gottschall eventually works up his nerve, and starts training for a real cage fight. He's fighting not only as a personal test but also to answer questions that have intrigued him for years: Why do men fight? And why do so many seemingly decent people like to watch?.

Simple text and photographs explain to young readers what bullying is and encourages them to stand up to bullies and report bullying whenever they see it.

Sixth-graders Mac and Vince operate a business charging schoolmates for protection from bullies and for help to negotiate conflicts peacefully, with amazing challenges and results.

Offers examples of several tough problems related to bullying and what you might do in each situation.

After almost getting kicked out of the hockey league because of his aggression, Jason Briggs has a second chance on an elite team, but his vow to play clean becomes difficult to keep when his new coach pressures him to roughen up his game.

"A discussion of bullying by boys, what causes bullying, how bullying affects bullies and their targets; contains advice and useful strategies for targets of bullies"--.

Examines the harmful effects of bullying and verbal abuse in schools, and offers suggestions to help students develop confidence and strength to overcome.