This textbook is a reader that introduces the child by very easy steps to the delights of readings. Many of the stories are original, others are children's classics or from folklore, but retold from the original sources so that the book presents them in fresh and unhackneyed form. Some of the stories included are correlated with the great modern…

According to transfer index testing, chimpanzees who had been reared in restricted laboratory environments for the first two years of life were inferior in cognitive skills to wild born control subjects. Findings are discussed in terms of the role of early experience in cognitive development. (DP)

Animal foods are not only rich in nutrition but also are a source of many by-products which otherwise would not be used for human food. (PS)

Discusses how snakes can be used for a science project thus helping students better understand snakes. (NQ)

Discussed is the confusion of the human perceptual world with the perceptual environment of other organisms and possible effects of anthropomorphism on ecological principles. (CP)

Examines possibilities of extinction of the human species as well as responsibility for promoting the continuance of evolution. Continuation will involve restoration, communication, creativity, population growth, prostheses, interdependence, and environmental design. (BL)

Describes experiments in conditioning, sensory processes, social behavior, imprinting, innate preferences for color and form, and discrimination learning suitable for secondary school students. Mealworms, crickets, and chicks are used as subjects. (AL)

A new dimension and challenge in Extension activities is emerging as some phases of agriculture evolve from small operations to multimillion dollar agribusiness ventures; the beef cattle commercial feedlot industry in the Southwest is a good example. (EB)