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Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This Spanish nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32-page full-color Spanish book describes the importance...
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Learn that everyone has the power to show kindness with this fun and meaningful nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, this book includes colorful images and words, a short fiction piece related to the topic, a connected project, and more great features. This 20-page full-color book describes various ways that people are kind to one another and to animals. It also covers key topics such as sharing and helping others, and includes an extension...
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Students will learn how fundraising can make a difference with this nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a related fiction story, an exciting project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color book describes the process of fundraising for a good cause or charity. It also covers key civics topics such as community and giving back, and includes an extension activity for grade 2. Perfect...
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Students will learn that small actions can make a big difference! This nonfiction book explains why civic duties are important and how to fulfill them. The book includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. With examples of heroes like Jackie Robinson and Sandra Day O'Connor, this book and the accompanying project will help students see what it means to be leaders. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of civic...
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Learn how to help others in your community. This exciting nonfiction book describes the many ways that volunteers make a difference, from cleaning up parks to helping in food banks. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a short fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and more useful features. This 24-page full-color book explores the various ways people volunteer and encourages students to give back....
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SPEAK OUT ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT: Learn about some incredible kids who had the courage to speak out about protecting Earth and its resources and what you can do to join them!
SOCIAL STUDIES READER FOR CHILDREN: Pollution. Dirty drinking water. Climate change. What can we do about such big problems? We can speak out! This book provides an introduction to environmentalism and highlights youth advocates around the world.
INCLUDES: This 24-page book...
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SPEAK OUT ABOUT BULLYING: Learn about some incredible kids who had the courage to speak out about bullying and what you can do to join them!
SOCIAL STUDIES READER FOR CHILDREN: Bullying hurts people around the world every single day. How can we help stop it? By speaking out! This book provides an introduction to the problem of bullying and highlights youth advocates around the world.
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades 1 to 4 includes a glossary,...
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Encompassing vast oceans, seven continents, and 195 countries, the world is a very big place. It is also a community! With this interesting and educational book, readers will learn how every person on Earth is part of the world community and what that means. Using age-appropriate language to communicate complex concepts and relatable, real-life examples of active citizenship, this book is designed to motivate children to embrace their role as members...
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Español
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Students will learn how fundraising can make a difference with this Spanish nonfiction book. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a related fiction story, an exciting project, a glossary, useful text features, and engaging sidebars. This 28-page full-color Spanish book describes the process of fundraising for a good cause or charity. It also covers key civics topics such as community and giving back, and includes an extension activity for...
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Whether you're way up north in Alaska, in sunny southern Florida, or in the western Hawaiian Islands, you are part of a state community. With colorful photographs and accessible language, this engaging and educational book is designed to teach young readers about what it means to be part of a state community. Through real-life examples of active citizenship and cooperative efforts to achieve common goals, children will understand how they each have...
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School administrators, teachers, staff members are all part of a school community. So are students, parents, school boards, and city officials. Through this relatable and informative book, readers will discover how their school community is at work every day. They'll learn about the importance of active engagement and working together to achieve common goals. With relevant, real-life examples to guide them, readers will be empowered by the knowledge...
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SPEAK OUT ABOUT IMMIGRATION: Learn about some incredible kids who had the courage to speak out about the rights of immigrants and what you can do to join them!
SOCIAL STUDIES READER FOR CHILDREN: Immigrants around the world move to new places seeking peace and opportunity. How can we support them? We can speak out! This book provides an introduction to immigration and highlights youth advocates around the world.
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for grades...
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Encompassing vast oceans, seven continents, and 195 countries, the world is a very big place. It is also a community! With this interesting and educational book, readers will learn how every person on Earth is part of the world community and what that means. Using age-appropriate language to communicate complex concepts and relatable, real-life examples of active citizenship, this book is designed to motivate children to embrace their role as members...
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What does it mean to be a part of a national community? This eye-opening and informative book is designed to help children learn about the values of democracy and community through an age-appropriate lens. Drawing on the fundamental principles of diversity, equality, civic participation, and working together for the common good, the narrative communicates abstract concepts in a relatable way. Readers will gain a feeling of empowerment to take action...
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SPEAK OUT ABOUT VIOLENCE: Learn about some incredible kids who had the courage to speak out about the problems of violence and abuse and what you can do to join them!
SOCIAL STUDIES READER FOR CHILDREN: Some people live with violence and abuse every day. What can we do to help? We can speak out! This book provides an introduction to the problems of violence and abuse and highlights youth advocates around the world.
INCLUDES: This 24-page book for...
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Más allá de la pantalla: Conectados con el alma Mateo y Sofía, dos jóvenes que viven en ciudades lejanas, se conocen en un chat de fans de una película. Su conexión es inesperada, pero pronto descubren que tienen mucho en común. A medida que profundizan en su amistad virtual, surgen sentimientos y dudas. ¿Es posible una conexión verdadera a distancia? ¿O es solo una ilusión? La conexión inesperada es una historia de amor, amistad y auto-descubrimiento...
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Volunteering fosters valuable community connections and has been a unique part of America's culture from the nation's founding. Students will learn how they can take part in volunteering opportunities and how volunteering can directly help their communities. This engaging and approachable narrative is written especially for young readers. Colorful photographs help students fully grasp reasons to give their time to causes they care about. Glossary...
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El libro busca poner a niños como los protagonistas de la historia que les toca. Para ello, el libro enfatiza en que para entender el hoy y proyectarnos al futuro hay que rastrear el pasado. Así, busca fomentar el cuestionamiento en los lectores más que dar respuestas, al mismo tiempo que fortalece el espíritu democrático al reflexionar sobre las historias y no sobre una historia única centrada en los grandes personajes. Empodera a niños y...
19) On Society
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Trying to have a positive impact on society might feel daunting, but at its essence, it's fairly simple. It's not about changing the world through something big and dramatic. It's about the small actions, habits, and choices we make every day to make our part of the world a better place. Readers dive deeper into this empowering mindset as they explore text that focuses on achievable, age-appropriate ways they can engage in social activism and other...
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School administrators, teachers, staff members are all part of a school community. So are students, parents, school boards, and city officials. Through this relatable and informative book, readers will discover how their school community is at work every day. They'll learn about the importance of active engagement and working together to achieve common goals. With relevant, real-life examples to guide them, readers will be empowered by the knowledge...
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