This book explores the frontiers of research on animal cognition and emotion, offering a surprising examination into the hearts and minds of wild and domesticated animals. Have you ever wondered what it is like to be a fish? Or a parrot, dolphin, or an elephant? Do they experience thoughts that are similar to ours, or have feelings of grief and love? These are tough questions, but scientists are answering them. They know that ants teach and rats...

When he was growing up, Brad started making funny noises - all the time. Only Brad and his supportive mother knew he could not control it. He was teased, misunderstood and punished for disrupting class. By the time he is diagnosed with Tourette's Syndrome, Brad had learned to hate school. When an understanding school principal offers encouragement, Brad decides to become a teacher. After 24 schools turn him down, he discovers a school that will finally...