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Download or read book The Sloppy Okapi written by Keith Bosco and published by Yellow Light Publishing. This book was released on 2017-10-11 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Charlie is a young okapi who wants to be a detective, but his one big flaw causes a big, big problem...he's a very sloppy okapi! Join Charlie as he learns the importance of being neat while discovering that his weakness doesn't determine his destiny.
Book Synopsis Children Who Changed the World: Incredible True Stories about Children'sRights! by : Marcia Williams
Download or read book Children Who Changed the World: Incredible True Stories about Children'sRights! written by Marcia Williams and published by . This book was released on 2020-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrate the 30th anniversary of the Rights of the Child and the amazing children who have stood up for them all over the world.From the heroes familiar to everyone, such as Malala Yousafzai, to the amazing activists you might not have heard of, like Baruani Ndume, the teenager who gave a voice to fellow refugee children in Tanzania, discover the incredible true stories of child activists. An inspirational and moving book from beloved author-illustrator Marcia Williams, providing the perfect introduction to an important subject and marking 30 years since the Convention on the Rights of the Child was signed by the United Nations General Assembly.
Book Synopsis Kids Who Are Changing the World by : Anne Jankeliowitch
Download or read book Kids Who Are Changing the World written by Anne Jankeliowitch and published by Sourcebooks, Inc.. This book was released on 2014-09-02 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The inspiring stories of 45 young heroes who have made an impact on our planet. Forty-five young people from around the world (including twelve from the U.S. and four from Canada) are doing something every day to make the world a better place. They discovered issues that concerned them and did something about it. With skills ranging from singing, drawing, and painting to fund-raising, public demonstrations, and events, they have fought climate change and pollution, and worked to protect animals and their natural habitats. This inspiring book also includes reference materials and suggestions on how readers can get involved.
Book Synopsis Giant Steps to Change the World by : Spike Lee
Download or read book Giant Steps to Change the World written by Spike Lee and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 40 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “On some days your dreams may seem too far away to realize… Listen to the whispers of those that came before...” People throughout history have taken giant steps toward improving the world—but even the smallest step makes a difference. A wonderful and inspiring gift, Giant Steps to Change the World encourages readers to follow in the footsteps of those who came before, to reject fears of inadequacy, and to ponder what they can contribute to society.
Book Synopsis The Boy Who Changed the World by : Andy Andrews
Download or read book The Boy Who Changed the World written by Andy Andrews and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2010-08-29 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know that what you do today can change the world forever? The Boy Who Changed the World opens with a young Norman Borlaug playing in his family’s cornfields with his sisters. One day, Norman would grow up and use his knowledge of agriculture to save the lives of two billion people. Two billion! Norman changed the world! Or was it Henry Wallace who changed the world? Or maybe it was George Washington Carver? This engaging story reveals the incredible truth that everything we do matters! Based on The Butterfly Effect, Andy’s timeless tale shows children that even the smallest of our actions can affect all of humanity. The book is beautifully illustrated and shares the stories of Nobel Laureate Norman Borlaug, Vice President Henry Wallace, Inventor George Washington Carver, and Farmer Moses Carver. Through the stories of each, a different butterfly will appear. The book will end with a flourish of butterflies and a charge to the child that they, too, can be the boy or girl who changes the world.
Book Synopsis Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change by : Garth Sundem
Download or read book Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change written by Garth Sundem and published by Free Spirit Publishing. This book was released on 2014-11-17 with total page 177 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eleven-year-old Tilly saved lives in Thailand by warning people that a tsunami was coming. Fifteen-year-old Malika fought against segregation in her Alabama town. Ten-year-old Jean-Dominic won a battle against pesticides—and the cancer they caused in his body. Six-year-old Ryan raised $800,000 to drill water wells in Africa. And twelve-year-old Haruka invented a new environmentally friendly way to scoop dog poop. With the right role models, any child can be a hero. Thirty true stories profile kids who used their heads, their hearts, their courage, and sometimes their stubbornness to help others and do extraordinary things. As young readers meet these boys and girls from around the world, they may wonder, “What kind of hero lives inside of me?”
Book Synopsis Learning from the Children by : Jacqueline Waldren
Download or read book Learning from the Children written by Jacqueline Waldren and published by . This book was released on 2014-09 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Children and youth, regardless of their ethnic backgrounds, are experiencing lifestyle choices their parents never imagined and contributing to the transformation of ideals, traditions, education and adult-child power dynamics. As a result of the advances in technology and media as well as the effects of globalization, the transmission of social and cultural practices from parents to children is changing. Based on a number of qualitative studies, this book offers insights into the lives of children and youth in Britain, Japan, Spain, Israel/Palestine, and Pakistan. Attention is focused on the child's perspective within the social-power dynamics involved in adult-child relations, which reveals the dilemmas of policy, planning and parenting in a changing world.
Book Synopsis Roots of Empathy: Changing the World Child by Child by : Mary Gordon
Download or read book Roots of Empathy: Changing the World Child by Child written by Mary Gordon and published by The Experiment, LLC. This book was released on 2009-09-15 with total page 310 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The acclaimed program for fostering empathy and emotional literacy in children—with the goal of creating a more civil society, one child at a time Roots of Empathy—an evidence-based program developed in 1996 by longtime educator and social entrepreneur Mary Gordon—has already reached more than a million children in 14 countries, including Canada, the US, Japan, Australia, and the UK. Now, as The New York Times reports that “empathy lessons are spreading everywhere amid concerns over the pressure on students from high-stakes tests and a race to college that starts in kindergarten,” Mary Gordon explains the value of and how best to nurture empathy and social and emotional literacy in all children—and thereby reduce aggression, antisocial behavior, and bullying.
Download or read book A Single Shard written by Linda Sue Park and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2001-04-23 with total page 165 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Newbery Medal-winning tale of an orphan boy whose dream of becoming a master potter leads to unforeseen adventure in ancient Korea. Tree-ear is an orphan boy in a 12th-century Korean village renowned for its ceramics. When he accidentally breaks a delicate piece of pottery, he volunteers to work to pay for the damage. Putting aside his own dreams, Tree-ear resolves to serve the master potter by embarking on a difficult and dangerous journey, little knowing that it will change his life forever. "Despite the odds against him, Tree-ear becomes courageous, brave and selfless, a hero as enduring as the porcelain Park so lovingly describes." (New York Times) “Intrigues, danger, and a strong focus on doing what is right turn a simple story into a compelling read. A timeless jewel.” (Kirkus starred review) *A broken piece of pottery sets events in motion as an orphan struggles to pay off his debt to a master potter. This finely crafted novel brings 12th-century Korea and these indelible characters to life." (School Library Journal starred review) "Tree-ear's determination and bravery in pursuing his dream of becoming a potter takes readers on a literary journey that demonstrates how courage, honor and perseverance can overcome great odds and bring great happiness. Park effectively conveys 12th century Korea in this masterful piece of historical fiction." (Kathleen Odean, chair of the Newbery Award Selection Committee)
Book Synopsis Environment: A World of Change 6-Pack by :
Download or read book Environment: A World of Change 6-Pack written by and published by Teacher Created Materials. This book was released on 2014-11-15 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The land, water, and air on our planet are always changing! Learn about the water cycle, the rock cycle, volcanoes and earthquakes, fires and floods, adaptation, and more. The earth is always changing, but it is just a part of life. Vibrant images pair with easy-to-read text to keep students engaged from cover to cover. This reader also includes instructions for an engaging science activity where students can plant some seeds to see how living things change. A helpful glossary and index are also included for additional support. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.
Book Synopsis Inventors Who Changed the World by : Heidi Poelman
Download or read book Inventors Who Changed the World written by Heidi Poelman and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2018-10-01 with total page 17 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.
Book Synopsis The Kid Who Changed the World by : Andy Andrews
Download or read book The Kid Who Changed the World written by Andy Andrews and published by Thomas Nelson Inc. This book was released on 2014-04-29 with total page 41 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beginning with Norman Borlaug and going back to those who influenced him directly or indirectly, shows how one ordinary boy came to develop "super plants" that helped save billions of people from starvation.
Book Synopsis A Bowl Full of Peace by : Caren Stelson
Download or read book A Bowl Full of Peace written by Caren Stelson and published by Carolrhoda Books. This book was released on 2020 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A powerful picture book about finding hope and peace after the atomic bombing of Nagasaki
Book Synopsis Cool Kids Changing the World by : Laura Hamilton Waxman
Download or read book Cool Kids Changing the World written by Laura Hamilton Waxman and published by Lerner Publications (Tm). This book was released on 2020 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This series motivates kids to take charge of their interests, talents, and goals!
Book Synopsis 12 Children Who Changed the World by : Kenya McCullum
Download or read book 12 Children Who Changed the World written by Kenya McCullum and published by . This book was released on 2024-07-16 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Showcases the work and achievements of 12 children who, despite their age, have had a great impact on the world. Each spread contains fascinating facts about each child and how their accomplishments helped change the world"--
Book Synopsis The Tantrum That Saved the World by : Megan Herbert
Download or read book The Tantrum That Saved the World written by Megan Herbert and published by North Atlantic Books. This book was released on 2022-03-15 with total page 65 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Illustrated in a cartoon-like style in watercolor paint and mixed media on paper, this picture book is an invitation for teachers and students to learn about the climate crisis and to be part of the solution." —School Library Journal An environmental picture book about finding your voice, taking collective action, and saving the planet for kids ages 5 - 9. Tantrums are bad--except when they save the world! Sophia’s minding her own business when--bing bong!--the doorbell announces an unexpected guest: a polar bear. Despite Sophia’s protests, he walks right in, making himself at home. His ice cap is melting--where else is he supposed to go? Soon, more visitors arrive: a dispirited sea turtle and farmers whose lands have gone dry are joined by confused bees, more climate refugees, and a grumpy Bengal tiger. Sophia is frustrated and confused. She doesn’t understand why they showed up at her house...or what any of this has to do with her. But as Sophia hears their stories, she learns that this is her fight, too...and discovers the power of collective action, the strength of her own voice, and how all of us are stronger together. They head to City Hall only to wait around for hours before being dismissed, and Sophia just can’t hold it in anymore: Sophia’s strong feelings smouldered once more, And this time they’d gotten too big to ignore. Raging with purpose, with banners unfurled, She kicked off a tantrum to save the whole world! And she does--and so can you. An inspirational, beautifully illustrated picture book for kids aged 5 to 9, The Tantrum that Saved the World is part environmental story, part ode to community action, and part blueprint for building a better world--together, for all of us.
Book Synopsis I Am That Child by : Elizabeth Rankin Geitz
Download or read book I Am That Child written by Elizabeth Rankin Geitz and published by Church Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2012-02-01 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when three American women put their faith into action in a developing nation? In I Am That Child, Episcopal priest Elizabeth Geitz proves that cross-cultural relationships among people of faith can change our world...one person at a time. Geitz welcomes readers to join her pilgrimage to an orphanage in Cameroon, sharing both humorous and gut-wrenching wisdom from leaders and children who struggle against AIDS, global poverty and sexism. Along the way, Geitz and readers take a hard look at race and cultural privilege and find hope for reconciliation back home. The book concludes with study and resource guides to help readers engage global poverty efforts and build community across continents or across the street.
