Social Activism & Volunteering - Kids

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...

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...

Bo and Zop wonder if Earth is a good place to set up a camp. It doesn't look like Earthlings are taking good care of the planet. What can Bo and Zop learn about protecting the planet by watching Earthlings?Author: Kirsty HolmesISBN-10: 0778781208ISBN-13: 9780778781202Publisher:...

Bo is cleaning his room on the spaceship, but it doesn't seem to be getting any tidier. What can Bo and Zop learn about asking for help by watching Earthlings?Author: Kirsty HolmesISBN-10: 0778781194ISBN-13: 9780778781196Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/31/2020Pages: 24Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.55lbsSize: 7.40h x...

Women make up about half the world's population, but women worldwide have had to fight for equal rights - to be able to vote, do the same jobs as men for the same rate of pay, own property, and have the same opportunities in...

People often associate civil rights with the campaign in the late 1950s and 1960s to achieve social and political equality and freedom for black Americans in the United States. Civil rights campaigners have also fought to gain rights for Chicanos and Indigenous peoples. Worldwide,...

Sesame Street friends know it's important to care for Earth. Super Grover is water-wise, Cookie Monster learns about Earth Day, Big Bird fights pollution . . . how can you be kind to Earth?Author: Jennifer Boothroyd, Mary LindeenISBN-10: 1728403413ISBN-13: 9781728403410Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Learn more about how Madison's Children's Museum went from unwanted city block to dynamic children's museum. Explore the logistics of renovating the space and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from "Flexibility &...

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: 1644930994ISBN-13: 9781644930991Publisher: Focus ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2020Pages: 16Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 3.30h x 4.20w x 0.10d

Young children enjoy being a help, and this book explores a young girl's excitement as she volunteers throughout the neighborhood. This book shows the youth how they too can get involved in their community and help those around them.Author: Sandra AsanteISBN-10: 1643005464ISBN-13: 9781643005461Publisher: Covenant...

Stories of real teens creating change show readers how they too can make the world a better place. GENERATION FIX is the only kid's book that features real life stories of kids doing incredible things to make the world a better place. Capturing kids...

This book captures all that Tim has seen in his years working on the street with the homeless in a form children can easily understand. Homelessness has been called one of the greatest tragedies of our time. In an age of prosperity and plenty,...

Aspiring activists will see how young people just like them worked for change. Inspiring stories fill these pages Back matter includes tips for readers to get ready to be the change they wish to see.Author: Laura Hamilton WaxmanISBN-10: 1541589157ISBN-13: 9781541589155Publisher: Lerner Publications (Tm)Language: EnglishPublished:...

Plastic seems like a miraculous invention. You can make it into any shape, color or size, and it can be flexible or sturdy. Plastic also lasts forever--and that's a big problem. It's estimated that by 2050 there'll be more pounds of plastic in our...

In this illustrated choose-your-own-ending book, Yusra must choose between asking for help rebuilding her neighborhood park or ignoring the problem. Readers make choices for Yusra and read what happens next, with each story path leading to different consequences. Includes four different endings and discussion...

In this title, readers learn about the #WomensMarch, movement from the campaign for women's suffrage, to legislation safeguarding reproductive rights and protecting them from sexual harassment, to the 2017 and 2018 Women's Marches and the continued fight for gender equality and social justice. Aligned...

In this title, readers learn about the #Pride movement, from its beginnings at the Stonewall Riots to the LGBTQ rights movement, the first Pride Parade, the creation of the Rainbow flag, and legislation such as the Matthew Shephard Act and the 2015 Supreme Court...

In this title, readers learn about the #MeToo movement, from early legislation to prevent sexual harassment to the movement's expansion in the aftermath of accusations against Harvey Weinstein, the Silence Breakers, #Time'sUp, and the individuals behind the movement such as Tarana Burke and Alyssa...

Ordinary kids can become superheroes, along with their friends, by learning what's important in life! The new and revised second edition features 8 additional pages that include a space to draw a self-portrait, make your own superhero cape activity, and suggestions for how children...

Take the first steps into activism with this comprehensive middle grade guide that empowers readers to choose and become knowledgeable in a cause they are most passionate to reform, and to create meaningful change through learning what's already been accomplished--and what can still be...