Childhood Studies

Note: This is a summary and analysis of the book and not the original book. With 1962's Centuries of Childhood: A Social History of Family Life, Philippe Ariès didn't just produce the first history of childhood. He also helped popularize the idea that history should focus on ordinary people. Studying the demographic and cultural evolution of modern society was his life's work, and this book was his most significant contribution.

The experience of riding a yellow school bus has undergone significant changes in the past few decades. With the advent of technology and the increasing use of smartphones and other electronic devices, drivers now face a multitude of distractions. Additionally, the behavior of students on the bus has also evolved, with students often engaging in loud conversations, playing music, or even watching videos without headphones, which can be a significant distraction for the driver.

50 Things to Know About Being an Elementary Teacher by author McKenna Johnsen offers an approach to the secrets behind elementary teaching. Most books on being a teacher tell you to pursue the career because of the positive aspects such as getting to work with kids all day, or having summer months off. Although there's nothing wrong with that, before pursuing an elementary teaching license you also need to examine the field through the honest lens of a public school teacher, and determine for yourself whether a teaching career is the best fit for you.

Russ the Taxi Guy is a story about a cab driver going about his daily duties driving a cab and a bit more. He is carefree and enjoys his job. He is the kind of guy you would love to know. He is kind and enjoys what he does. This book is the first of my occupations and careers series. Hope your child enjoys this book.

Does what it says on the tin. Top 10 tips for hitting the ground running for trainee teachers, newly qualified teachers, and teachers everywhere.

In this profoundly significant book, author Michael Gurian synthesizes current knowledge and clearly demonstrates how this distinction in hard-wiring and socialized gender differences affects how boys and girls learn. Gurian presents a new way to educate our children based on brain science, neurological development, and chemical and hormonal disparities.

The inspiring stories of six people who changed history. Contents: Mayer Amschel Rothschild, who started a bank which made his family rich; Cornelius Vanderbilt, who became one of the richest people in the USA; W. K. Kellogg, who started the world's biggest cereal company; Elizabeth Arden, who built the Elizabeth Arden cosmetics company; Walt Disney, who started the famous entertainment company; Soichiro Honda, who started the Honda motorbike and car company.