Social Topics - Kids

In a world where information is power, empowering our children with the knowledge and tools to navigate their bodies and personal boundaries becomes paramount. "My Body, My Safe Space" is not just a book; it's a comprehensive guide designed to instill a sense of...

Including headline news on North Korean politics and policies, this biography provides a sweeping biography of one of the world's most important, provocative, and potentially dangerous leaders. As a political and cultural history, this is a resource for current events, carefully considered history, and...

Readers bored with seeing the same information on renewable energy will love the focus on relevant contemporary examples in this book. How does solar power give energy to medical clinics in Ghana or cut fossil fuel use in Australia? Infographics make finding detailed information...

This book provides historical background on Stalin's purges and explores controversies surrounding the purges. It offers first hand accounts from those who experienced the effects of Stalin's purges. One account describes a Ukrainian childhood during the famine while another essayist recalls childhood under Stalin's...

You get only one life...Make it one you'll never regret Every young person, including you, lives with pressures that really are like ticking time bombs. But you don't have to be a victim--if you know how to defuse the most explosive pressures young people...

On the universal quest for personal independence and for fulfillment of growing-up dreams, a small-town Minnesota boy turns to raising runt piglets as a way to earn spending money of his own. Then a series of mysterious and unexpected postcards from a school called...

Wars have written history. Kings, lords and commanders destroyed and plundered lands, slaughtered people in order to glorify and celebrate themselves, gain lands or accomplish some exclusive ideas. Children were born and grew up in turmoil and devastation that was caused by their forefathers....

Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1622434277ISBN-13: 9781622434275Publisher: Amicus InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 04/02/2024Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.40lbsSize: 7.80h x 5.50w x 0.40dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.5Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 196639 / Henry Goes to School: A Book about School Community

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 rules are for, who makes the rules and how governments and power works in society. It helps children understand...

How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This book explores the issues around the environment from climate change to biodiversity and pollution. It features a case study on Wangari Maathai...

This is a story of a fourteen-year-old boy that found himself in a brutal civil war. He and his schoolmates had no choice other than joining the military to fight in the war to save his people from being wiped out from the face...

Many people around the world face discrimination and even violence just because of their sexuality or their gender identity. LGBTQ+ people are treated unfairly in schools and colleges, at work, and in healthcare and housing. Activists for LBGTQ+ rights campaign for everyone to be...

Equality starts early, and it begins at home. As soon as girls are big enough to flip through a board book, they can understand the concept that girls are equal to boys. This book underscores that important idea with clear, simple illustrations and clever...

Sexism is something you learn, not something you are born with. It's at school, at work and even at home sometimes. Movies, books, TV and social media are full of sexist content. It's important to learn how to identify sexism. That way you can...

Have you ever struggled to explain the concept of gerrymandering to your kids? Well, look no further This book will teach your children what gerrymandering is, how it can effect them and what positive steps can be taken today to help their future vote...

The right to be paid for work, to have time off, and to work in a safe environment might seem to us as guaranteed, but throughout history people worldwide have had to campaign and fight for these rights. This book looks at actions such...

Author: Justice Bell BeyISBN-10: 8218360824ISBN-13: 9798218360825Publisher: Craig BellLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/27/2024Pages: 46Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.98lbsSize: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.25d

My very special thanks to Steve Harrison and the staff at RTIR Magazine, Annie Jennings PR and Orca Communications. If not for you all I wouldn't be where I am today To all those wonderful achievers out there, friends and colleagues; Thank you. Stacey...

Provides 12 informative questions and answers about your digital footprint. Exciting, full-color spreads present related facts and tips and tricks you need to know to stay smart with technology.Author: Jill RoeslerISBN-10: 1632352516ISBN-13: 9781632352514Publisher: 12-Story LibraryLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/01/2016Pages: 32Format: PaperbackAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 5.3Point Value: 1Interest...

Author: Mary M. Jefferson, Mylia Tiye Mal JazaISBN-10: 1425717187ISBN-13: 9781425717186Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/11/2006Pages: 112Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.71lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.44d

Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1622434285ISBN-13: 9781622434282Publisher: Amicus InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 03/19/2024Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.15lbsSize: 7.80h x 7.50w x 0.10dAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.7Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 196640 / Jade's Trip Around Town: A Book about Community Helpers

Have you ever been asked, "Where are you from?", simply because you look or dress differently? Although Amina was born and raised in America, she is constantly asked the same question because she doesn't look "American". Being American means being different. So, join Amina...

Body art, including tattooing and body piercing, is ubiquitous today, but many teens do not understand what is involved in these two forms of body modification. While not condoning the practices, this expert-reviewed book offers informed answers to the most important questions regarding body...

This new edition of Free Spirit's best-selling youth service guide includes a refreshed ''Ten Steps to Successful Service Projects'' plus hundreds of up-to-date ideas for projects-from simple to large-scale. At a time when U.S. President Barack Obama has called for increased participation in community...

EXCLUSIVE 3 BONUS Included: Author: Luna WolfISBN-10: 8871426967ISBN-13: 9798871426968Publisher: Independently PublishedLanguage: EnglishPublished: 12/10/2023Pages: 106Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.34lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.22d

A food editor befriends a chicken in his Queens backyard. A ten-year-old child prodigy learns quantum physics. A thief in Rome steals 1,000 euros-from the bottom of an outdoor fountain. These are the stories that make us smile, wonder, and think. They are real-life...

The richness and vibrancy of Vietnamese spirituality are vividly portrayed in these twelve essays that shed light on the remarkable reflorescence of religion in this communist country. Ancestor worship, mediumship, sacrifices, and communal rituals have not only survived Vietnam's reintegration into the capitalist world;...

Apologize is Book II in a series of storybooks sub-titled "The Tales of Blake & Blair" written by Melissa Knowles-Hughes: Follow the Bradley Twins; Blake & Blair, through their childhood as they ironically teach some valuable lessons in life. Each tale is dedicated to...

This book is for every pre-teen girl who wants to know what REALLY happens in middle school. These small bits of advice come with thought-provoking questions that will equip and empower young ladies to succeed at this pivotal time of their lives.Author: Stefanie Stephens...

This book offers a collection of essays presenting opposing viewpoints on problems of population growth and overpopulation. Readers will examine its causes, its possible effect on the earth, and whether it should be controlled. Each essay is supported by a counter point essay, so...

The famous Leonardo Da Vinci said, "The smallest feline is a masterpiece." And you are also a masterpiece If you think this book is a lot like the girl book "When I Grow Up, I Am Going To Be . . ." then you...

WARNING: Learning all there is to know about successful jobs and careers for boys and girls starts here!Are you looking for a great way to get kids thinking creatively about career paths and excited about their futures?Who says working can't be fun? This book...

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is something that affects kids and families all over the world. This book can kickstart the journey to a better understanding of autism and those who live with it. It dives into what it's like to live with autism while...

Author: Meg GaertnerISBN-10: 1622434293ISBN-13: 9781622434299Publisher: Amicus InkLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/09/2024Pages: 24Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.25lbsAccelerated Reader:Reading Level: 1.2Point Value: 0.5Interest Level: Lower GradeQuiz #/Name: 196642 / Kim Takes a Trip: A Book about Transportation

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help after disasters, from holding food drives to giving blood, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help at school, from helping in the classroom to watching over students in the parking lot. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help with sports and games, from coaching teams to helping at concessions, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?"...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help with animals, from assisting at animal shelters to keeping nature clean, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?"...

All Kinds of Festivals features festivals that take place around the world: The Mexican Day of the Dead, Chinese Lantern Festival, Japanese Kite Flying Festival, Indian Holi Festival, Sri Lankan Tooth Festival, African Dogon and Camel Festivals, American and Japanese Cherry Blossom festivals. There...

Allow children to explore the oneness of mankind through this poetic and soul-stirring picture book that takes them on a journey around the world.It is an undeniable fact thatWe breathe the same air, We are nourished by the same land, We are nurtured by...

This book tells the story of Milo, a boy who has a genetic condition called Muscular Dystrophy, and how having Muscular Dystrophy is a lot like being a Rockstar. Muscular Dystrophy affects approximately 1 in every 3,500 people worldwide. This book is intended to...

All kids can be a helper at home. Kids can clean their bedrooms or feed the dog. Learn about how you can be a great helper at home. Paired to the fiction title Cleaning Day.Author: Pete JenkinsISBN-10: 164156234XISBN-13: 9781641562348Publisher: Ready ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2018Pages: 16Format:...

What causes pollution? How does pollution affect the environment? Why should we care about pollution? Read this book to find out more about the social, environmental, and economic issues related to pollution and what you can do about it.Author: Robert GreenISBN-10: 1602791309ISBN-13: 9781602791305Publisher: Cherry...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help after disasters, from holding food drives to giving blood, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help at school, from helping in the classroom to watching over students in the parking lot. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?" facts, a table of...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help with animals, from assisting at animal shelters to keeping nature clean, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?"...

This engaging book introduces readers to several ways that volunteers can help with sports and games, from coaching teams to helping at concessions, and describes how these actions help the community. The book also includes a "That's Amazing!" special feature, several "Did You Know?"...

Every person on the planet has needs, There are so many ways we can get our needs met. Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

Every person on the planet has needs, There are so many ways we can get our needs met. Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores the basic needs of people and how we get our needs met. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

Media consumers rely on objectivity from their news sources, but that's not always a realistic expectation. Uncovering Bias in the News looks at the ways in which multiple media outlets can cover the same story in vastly different ways, the reasons for these differences,...