Social Activism & Volunteering - Kids

Book Features: - Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 620L- 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Features vibrant, full-color photographs- Includes a vocabulary list, review questions, glossary, index, and extension activity included- Reading/teaching tips includedSpeaking Up: In Kids Speak...

Social justice lies in the intersection between morality and politics in the modern world. At its core, the idea of social justice refers to the way wealth, opportunities, and resources are distributed across a society. Fairness, justice, and equality are more than philosophical ideals....

Charlotte and Evan can't wait for the Independence Day picnic. But a storm blows down branches that block their grandparents' road, and they can't go until it's cleared. Would you pitch in and help clean up? In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending picture book, Charlotte and...

This book explores how people use boycotts, strikes, and other forms of collective action to call for change, highlighting examples from historic protests and the movements they helped fuel as well as the systems and policies people continue to challenge today. The book also...

What makes a protest and why are protests important to democracies? This timely book examines the phenomena of protests historically and discusses the different ways people voice their opinion to effect change.Author: Heather C. HudakISBN-10: 1427150923ISBN-13: 9781427150929Publisher: Crabtree Publishing CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2021Pages: 48Format: PaperbackWeight:...

This book examines how human use of water affects the environment, as well as how people can use less water in their own lives and communities. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing!" special feature, quiz questions, a...

This book examines how the food that people eat affects the environment, as well as how people can engage in more Earth-friendly eating. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing " special feature, quiz questions, a glossary, additional...

From former Planned Parenthood president and activist Cecile Richards comes the young readers edition of her New York Times bestselling memoir, which Hillary Rodham Clinton called an "inspiration for aspiring leaders everywhere." To make change, you have to make trouble. Cecile Richards has been...

This book shows how people have stepped up to volunteer to do necessary work, often without pay, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers do shopping for seniors and care for the pets of people in the hospital. Businesses have switched over to making things in...

"I am an Activist " is a coloring book made to inspire and engage kids toward civic engagement from an early age (target range ages 5-10). Kiddos can have fun coloring the illustrated scenes of activism while learning what words like solidarity, empathy, advocate,...

Sylvie's excitement for the upcoming Earth Day Extravaganza fizzles when her cousin, the non-recycler, visits, and she worries about not only saving the entire world, but the extravaganza itself. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is an imprint of...

This book examines how the energy that people use affects the environment, as well as what people are doing to make energy more Earth-friendly. This book also includes a table of contents, fun facts, a "That's Amazing " special feature, quiz questions, a glossary,...

Learn all about peace activism, from anti-war protests to fighting for world peace. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids...

This book shows how people have stepped up to volunteer to do necessary work, often without pay, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Volunteers do shopping for seniors and care for the pets of people in the hospital. Businesses have switched over to making things in...

Millions of Americans have marched and protested to fight inequality and to bring about social change. These large gatherings, filled with powerful and courageous voices, have shined a light on important issues and resulted in new laws. This book covers some of the most...

When faced with the possible closing of her favorite beach, Sylvie first attempts a one-person coastal cleanup march on city hall, but thanks to the town clown, she realizes it will take more than one person to save the beach. Aligned to Common Core...

Sylvie can't wait to raise money for the animal shelter for her Make a Difference Day project, but with her frenemy, Camilla, and Sylvie's foster puppy creating obstacles along the way, she discovers there is more than one way to make a difference. Aligned...

The COVID-19 pandemic changed life as we know it for our families. As we grapple to keep up with current events and explain daily changes to our children, educational resources are more important than ever. As the world prepares to enter next chapter in...

Today's world poses many challenges for its inhabitants. Social injustice and environmental issues are at the forefront in the news and in the minds of young people. Your readers will explore a difficulty that many people around the world face: the lack of access...

In this title, readers learn about the #IAmAWitness movement, from early research and attempts to stop bullying, Cyberbullying, and bullying's effects such as school shootings and suicides. Also examined are efforts to prevent bullying from Melania Trump's Be Best campaign and The Megan Meier...

This title introduces readers to the holiday of Earth Day. Simple text, engaging photos, and a photo glossary make this title the perfect introduction to the topic.Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 164493020XISBN-13: 9781644930205Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 9.30h x 7.30w x 0.20d

Social justice lies in the intersection between morality and politics in the modern world. At its core, the idea of social justice refers to the way wealth, opportunities, and resources are distributed across a society. Fairness, justice, and equality are more than philosophical ideals....

This book takes a stand on equality and how to explain the Black Lives Matter movement to children in an uplifting and empathetic manner. Taking a stand on injustices and knowing that you are never too young to learn about how to make the...

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2018 March for our Lives. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues concerning gun violence. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index,...

Book Features: - Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 680L- 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Features vibrant, full-color photographs- Includes a vocabulary list, review questions, glossary, index, and extension activity included- Reading/teaching tips includedSpeaking Up: In Kids Speak...

Show students how they can help others in their communities! This nonfiction reader explores how volunteers make a difference and encourages students to give back. Includes an extension activity a related fiction piece discussion questions and more.Author: Monika DaviesISBN-10: 1087605679ISBN-13: 9781087605678Publisher: Teacher Created MaterialsLanguage:...

Kids can help save planet Earth with these positive, climate-focused missions from best-selling author and eco-warrior Martin Dorey. Our planet is in trouble! But with the help of this book, every kid can be a superhero making a difference. Sixty engaging missions guide readers...

The first picture book about the inspiring life of humanitarian Jimmy Carter, the thirty-ninth president of the United States and a Nobel Prize winner--from Alabama Spitfire author Bethany Hegedus. This nonfiction picture book is an excellent choice to share during homeschooling, in particular for...

A picture book edition of the bestselling board book about gender, offering adults the opportunity to begin important conversations with young children in an informed, safe, and supported way. Developed by experts in the fields of early childhood and activism against injustice, this topic-driven...

Rebel girls, young activists, and other trailblazing tweens and teens will be inspired by the stories of 40 women who have changed the world for the better. Mini-biographies of unstoppable women activists--from Malala Yousafzai to Susan B. Anthony, Emma Gonzalez to Gloria Steinem, Wangari...

Book Features: - Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 650L- 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Features vibrant, full-color photographs- Includes a vocabulary list, review questions, glossary, index, and extension activity included- Reading/teaching tips includedSpeaking Up: In Kids Speak...

Book Features: - Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 650L- 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Features vibrant, full-color photographs- Includes a vocabulary list, review questions, glossary, index, and extension activity included- Reading/teaching tips includedSpeaking Up: In Kids Speak...

Sylvie wants to win her school's talent show so she can be featured in the local newspaper to garner buzz for her coat drive, but she struggles to figure out her talent. Aligned to Common Core standards and correlated to state standards. Calico is...

The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving is a gift book for children ages 6 to 11 - inspiring, teaching and engaging them to give back to the world as it teaches them the joys of community, charity, and volunteering....

What are moral and legal rights and how are they recognized in our society? This engaging title explores what having "rights" means, while pointing out that we can't have rights without also having responsibilities. A discussion about standing up for your rights will help...

The Racial Justice in America: AAPI Histories series explores moments and eras in America's history that have been ignored or misrepresented in education due to racial bias. Developed in conjunction with educator, advocate, and author Virginia Loh-Hagan to reach children of all races and...

2022 INDIES Winner Silver, Juvenile Nonfiction (Children's) Many young people aren't aware that determined individuals created the rights we now take for granted. The idea of human rights is relatively recent, coming out of a post-World War II effort to draw nations together and...

This newly updated and extended version of Step Into Your Power, filled with insights, stories, and activities, teaches you how to discover your own inner strength and mental resilience, and to learn how to harness your own power. You've heard about heroes and read...

*INTERNATIONAL LITERACY ASSOCIATION AWARD-WINNER - 2023 Social Justice Literature Award Honor Book - Nonfiction Book Category* A rousing and radical investigation into the climate crisis, its causes, and how to fight for the most vulnerable people affected by it, This Book Will Save the...

Readers will learn about the fourth UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to ensuring quality education and learning opportunities for all. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness,...

A is for Activism, B is for Ballots, C is for Country.An ABC of Democracy introduces complicated concepts surrounding politics and government to the youngest of children. *2023 Notable Social Studies Trade Book* Everyone has the right to be treated fairly, no matter who...

How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explores what human rights are, what happens when they are respected and when they are limited, for example losing your right...

Kindness is the single most powerful thing that we can teach our children. Inspire your child to play KIND with all of the activities included in this book. From creating a postcard for a senior to running a lemonade stand for a good cause,...

This engaging book introduces readers to ways they can help their communities, such as distributing food or cleaning up. Vibrant photos and simple text reflect diverse experiences to help all readers feel empowered.Author: Brienna RossiterISBN-10: 1644938154ISBN-13: 9781644938157Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2021Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.30lbsSize:...

A stirring look at nonviolent activism, from American suffragists to Civil Rights to the Climate Change Movement We Are Power brings to light the incredible individuals who have used nonviolent activism to change the world. The book explores questions such as what is nonviolent...

Book Features: - Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level P, Lexile 650L- 24 pages, 7 1/2 inches x 10 inches- Features vibrant, full-color photographs- Includes a vocabulary list, review questions, glossary, index, and extension activity included- Reading/teaching tips includedSpeaking Up: In Kids Speak...

Poverty affects millions of people throughout the world. Today, 736 million people live in extreme poverty, surviving on less than 2 dollars a day. Fortunately, over the past 200 years, world poverty has been decreasing. This book explores the realities of those living in...

There are many major health crises facing our world today. Preventable physical diseases persist globally, although our understanding of disease and medicine has advanced with innovations in science and technology. Your readers will learn about health topics such as communicable diseases, environmental threats, and...

The world is full of many challenges. One of the greatest obstacles young people around the world face today is the lack of access to quality education. Your readers will take a close look at the issue of education and what it could mean...

Today's world poses many challenges for its inhabitants. Social injustice and environmental issues are at the forefront in the news and in the minds of young people. Your readers will explore a difficulty that many people around the world face: the lack of access...