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1) Unstoppable
Author
Publisher
Chronicle Books LLC
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
When a bird and a crab team up to combine the advantages of flight and claws, it gives them an idea: why not expand the team to include other animals who have a special trait -- and soon they all set out to rescue their lake from development, because united together they are unstoppable.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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"From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place. The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something! In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day,...
Author
Publisher
Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House LLC
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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"As a young girl leads a cast of characters on a musical journey, they learn that they have the power to make changes--big or small--in the world, in their communities, and in most importantly, in themselves"--
Author
Publisher
Feiwel and Friends
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
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"Every person, no matter how small, can do something to change the world for us all! In her picture book debut, Taimani Emerald, has created a gentle introduction for young readers on what being an ally looks like. Whether it's sharing, saving, joining, or creating--there are many ways to pledge support to those in need."--
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
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Description
Essays, profiles, and interviews about issues in social and political action, including climate change, immigration, gender and sexual orientation, racism, women's rights, religious freedom, and intersectionality. Also includes practical information about tools for effecting change.
Styron's stirring call for resistance and citizen activism will be clearly heard by young people who want to make sure everybody gets an equal piece of the American pie,...
Author
Language
English
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When three very different girls find a mysterious invitation to a lavish mansion, the promise of adventure and mischief is too intriguing to pass up. Ofelia Castillo (a budding journalist), Aster Douglas (a bookish foodie), and Cat Garcia (a rule-abiding birdwatcher) meet the kid behind the invite, Lane DiSanti, and it isn't love at first sight. But they soon bond over a shared mission to get the Floras, their local Scouts, to ditch an outdated tradition....
Author
Publisher
Running Press Kids
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
English
Description
"I Am Somebody takes the reader on a journey over the course of a day, as our main character notices various forms of neglect and injustice-from trash on the sidewalk and students butting in line waiting for the bus, to not sharing on the playground and bullying about food. In each instance, the young child remarks that SOMEBODY should do something to remedy the situation(s) until, eventually, they realize that they are the person that can effect...
Author
Series
Simon B. Rhymin' volume 2
Publisher
Little, Brown and Company
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
When Simon B. Rhymin' and his crew notice inequality in their school and neighborhoood, they use rhymes to help bring their community together.--
10) No good deed
Author
Publisher
Point
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Gregor Maravilla doesn't want much. Just to feed all the starving children. That's why he goes to Camp Save the World, a summer program for teen activists who care about making a difference. What could be better? It's almost perfect. Except some of these causes are kind of...strange. Like Eat Dirt--a campaign started by up-and-coming actress Ashley Woodstone. Gregor wasn't a fan of her work before, and he's certain she's only there now because of...
Author
Publisher
Versify, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
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Description
What is racism? What is antiracism? Why are both important to learn about? The Antiracist Kid answers your questions about these words (and the big ideas behind them) and give you the tools to practice antiracism in your everday life! This must-have guide explains: IDENTITY: What is is and what it means for you. JUSTICE: What it is, what racism has to do with it, and how to fight injustice. ACTIVISM: How to be the best antiracist kid you can be! This...
Author
Publisher
Free Spirit Publishing Inc
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Practical, low-pressure step-by-step guide to help young people harness their passion for service while understanding that they don't need to fix all of the world's problems to make an impact on their community"--
13) Why we fly
Author
Publisher
Sourcebooks Fire
Pub. Date
[2021]
Language
English
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Description
Told from alternating points of view, Chanel and Eleanor's rocky start to senior year gets more complex when the cheerleading team kneels for the national anthem and each girl grapples with the consequences.
Author
Publisher
Candlewick Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"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 through making carbon-saving changes in all aspects of their lives, from gardening to gadgets--even a DIY water-saving device for their toilet tank! Aided by lively illustrations,...
Author
Publisher
Dorling Kindersley Limited, parte de Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
2023.
Language
Español
Description
"Explora el trabajo que hemos realizado los estadounidenses para cambiar nuestra sociedad a lot largo de la historia del país: Desde lost moveimientos locales comunitarios hasta las campañas por el voto y los derechos civiles." --
"Explores the institutions and systems of American government as a constitutional republic, and the reasons for them, including roles of President, Congress, Supreme Court, state government and other national and international...
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