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Autism is a developmental disorder that affects a child's communication, behavior, and social skills. This new edition has been updated to reflect current trends and technologies used in diagnosing and treating autism. Parents will find balanced and up-to-date information on therapy, education, health care, and other areas. Books in Barron's easy-to-read series of Parenting Keys contain advice and information on a wide range of child-related subjects, written by experts in psychology, physical health, education, and social and personal development. Parenting Keys help parents raise healthy, happy, productive, and well-adjusted children in the demanding contemporary environment.
So, you wanna turn Junior into a smarty-pants? What parent doesn't? Thing is, kids nowadays are more independent than ever and aren't always receptive to what parents want. In fact, if you tell your kids that studying is "good for them," they're more than likely to mumble, "Yeah, sure," in your general direction and head off to do something "fun." Sharpening the minds of your youngsters presents more challenges than climbing Mt. Everest, and the responsibility of making your kids use more of their brain cells can be overwhelming – even when you don't encounter resistance. Raising smart kids requires long-term commitment, sacrifice, and diligence – not to mention the patience of a saint. ...
Describes how Mattie Knight developed her first invention, a stop-motion device to make looms safer for workers.
Biography of Barack Obama, the 44th President of the United States, covers events from his early career to the White House.
Outlines the important social, political, economic, cultural, and technological events that happened in the United States from 1990 to 1999.
Allen Jay's family farm is a stop on the Underground Railroad. Allen's parents give food and shelter to slaves escaping from the South. One day in 1842, Allen's father asks him to help a runaway slave. Is Allen brave enough? This exciting true story takes you along as Allen meets Henry James, an African American man struggling to find freedom.
Outlines the important social, political, economic, cultural, and technological events that happened in the United States from 1980 to 1989.
Discusses autism and its effects on people and society.
A biography of the outspoken, decisive man who served the United States in many ways, including as its President.
A simple retelling of the Old Testament story of Noah, who followed God's orders to build a great ark in preparation for the coming flood.