Social Activism & Volunteering - Kids

No one expected the girl from a small town in Alaska to make history, but Elizabeth Peratrovich saw discrimination and refused to stay silent. Fairness became the driving force of her life. She helped change Alaska so everyone, no matter what race, would be...

Help America Heal: A story of hope for young people addresses the upsetting hurt and anger in our country. It offers hope and solutions for helping us to heal. This includes learning new ideas and trying to understand how other people think and feel,...

Step into the wild and discover the powerful wisdom of the pack.The Wolf Code Book for Kids is an exciting illustrated adventure filled with 75 unforgettable stories and life lessons about courage, confidence, leadership, teamwork, kindness, resilience, and inner strength.Young readers will journey with...

Meet thirty-five remarkable heroes whose courageous choices changed the world--and discover how your choices can make a difference, too. In 35 Brave Choices That Changed the World, young readers meet extraordinary people from across history who faced important moments--and chose courage, compassion, curiosity, and...

Birds can fly over borders, fish can swim across them, and the internet can reach beyond them, yet people cannot cross them without permission.Take a journey and explore how borders look around the world! From desert fences and mountain passes, to rivers, bridges, and...

A Little Book is a bold, beautiful series of small books about big ideas. Perfect for kids aged 0-4, these books tackle important topics--like empathy and gratitude--with clarity, care, and creativity. Each title is written by an author with lived experience and deep expertise,...

Not Just What You See The Super Power in Me encourages children battling cancer, embracing deformity and experiencing life challenges with inspiring poetry and affirmations Childhood cancer survivor, Ryan Williams wrote this book as an interactive teaching tool for youth deformity awareness and discussions...

Some bullies might not even think they're bullies. Instead, they might believe they're fighting back against someone who has hurt them. They also might be acting out because of a difficult situation in another part of their lives. With this indispensable book, readers learn...

Discover how conservationists used their curiosity to change the world!Our planet is losing animals and plants...but is everything really lost? Jane Goodall and David Attenborough are just a couple of the many people, scientists, and conservationists who have worked every day to protect nature...

The Indian Ocean covers an area of about 28,360,000 square miles (73,440,000 square kilometers). Its widest section extends more than 6,200 miles (10,000 km). Find out more in Indian Ocean, one of the titles in the Our Five Oceans series.Author: Helen Lepp FriesenISBN-10: 1510543740ISBN-13:...

The Atlantic Ocean is the second largest of the five oceans. It is about half the size of the world's largest ocean, the Pacific Ocean. Find out more in Atlantic Ocean, one of the titles in the Our Five Oceans series.Author: Joy GregoryISBN-10: 1510543716ISBN-13:...

Finding ways to help in our communities is one of the basic pillars of good citizenship. Readers are invited to explore what this could mean for them in this inspiring introduction to civics and the concept of social responsibility. The at-level text introduces young...

How can you be a good global citizen? By understanding the world we live in and how we can effect change. This volume explores the issues surrounding diversity in modern life, including prejudice, racism, and discrimination, as well as the benefits of multiculturalism. It...

Does your child sometimes struggle to understand feelings, make new friends, express emotions, or know what someone is really trying to say?Communication is one of the most important skills children will ever learn, but many young readers do not realize that people communicate with...

Big feelings happen-but heroes learn how to handle them.In A Hero's Big Feelings, young readers follow Bennett as he experiences frustration, disappointment, and overwhelming emotions-and learns how to pause, breathe, and respond with calm and courage.Through gentle rhymes, relatable moments, and warm illustrations, this...

Author: Vicki ConradISBN-10: 080757984XISBN-13: 9780807579848Publisher: Albert Whitman & CompanyLanguage: EnglishPublished: 06/04/2026Pages: 40Format: Paperback

"Perfect both for a lap-sit to pore over the details and for community-garden or farmers'-market storytimes." --The Horn Book In this companion to the bestselling nonfiction picture book Harlem Grown about the real-life urban community farm featured on Humans of New York, it's harvest...

A Little Book is a bold, beautiful series of small books about big ideas. Perfect for kids aged 0-4, these books tackle important topics with clarity, care, and creativity. Each title is written by an author with lived experience and deep expertise, using vibrant...

Racism happens when people are treated unjustly or differently by other people because of their race. In one survey of young people, 89 percent had witnessed or experienced racism. Find out more in Racism, a title in the Global Concerns series.Author: Harriet BrundleISBN-10: 1510544496ISBN-13:...

Author: Sheryl M. RobinsonISBN-10: 1972135058ISBN-13: 9781972135051Publisher: Grow and Share Network, LLCLanguage: EnglishPublished: 05/19/2026Pages: 140Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.43lbsSize: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.30d

What happens when the refusal to be a bystander turns into a global movement for belonging?This book captures the extraordinary journeys of young leaders who refused to accept the "deafening silence" surrounding social barriers and the "taboo" subjects often ignored by their peers. From...

Featured on Literary Hub's Most Anticipated Children's Books of 2025 list! "Brilliant colors and dramatic contrast burst from the pages of this age-appropriate primer on the history and power of protests in the United States." - Foreword Reviews Throughout our long history, when something's...

Have you ever noticed that not everyone has equal access to food? Kids are fighting to make it easier for people to get the food they need. This title is filled with real stories of civics in action with kids using the power of...

Have you ever wondered how we can make the food system better? Kids are already doing just that. This title is filled with real stories of civics in action with kids using the power of research, collaboration, and public voice to improve our food...

Have you ever wondered where our food comes from? Kids are exploring and finding out. This title is filled with real stories of civics in action with kids using the power of research, collaboration, and public voice to find the sources of our food....

Have you ever hoped for better school lunches? Kids are fighting to have their voices heard in the cafeteria. This title is filled with real stories of civics in action with kids using the power of research, collaboration, and public voice to take charge...

Have you ever noticed how food brings people together? Kids are helping to build community with food. This title is filled with real stories of civics in action with kids using the power of research, collaboration, and public voice to build belonging with food.Author:...

Once upon a time in China, there lived a legendary magistrate who was known as Justice Bao! Also known as Bao Zheng, Bao Gong or Bao Qingtian, he was a wise and fearless man who disliked injustice and dishonesty, and he would never stand...

A childhood illness inspired the boy who was not big for his age and not from a wealthy family to grow up to make an important difference in the lives of every child and adult in Canada. Here is the little-known story of Tommy...

A moving story of protest and determination, Nutau's Cap tells of a young Innu girl, Nanas. The low-level flying of NATO supersonic jets disrupts her family's traditional way of life, and endangers both them and the wildlife they depend upon, so Nanas' father and...

Did you know that the water on Earth now is all that we will ever have? The water we use comes from places such as oceans, lakes, and rivers. Discover these and other interesting facts in The Water Cycle. The Water Cycle is part...

Book Features: - Ages 6-9, Grades 1-4, Guided Reading Level S, Lexile 660L- 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 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...

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,...

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2014 Peoples Climate March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important environmental issues. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography, sidebars,...

Learn more about how Philadelphia's Rittenhouse SoundWorks went from abandoned historic building to vibrant recording studio. Explore the logistics of renovating the building and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from "Flexibility and...

The Historical Heroes series introduces young readers to some of the most important individuals in U.S. history. Each book features easy-to-read text based on sight words, along with exciting photos to help inspire beginning readers.Author: Pamela McDowellISBN-10: 1510545271ISBN-13: 9781510545274Publisher: LightboxLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/01/2019Pages: 24Format: Library...

This book for elementary readers outlines key dates throughout this change maker's life. Engaging photographs and a timeline depict each step in the road to change, from Susan B. Anthony's early life as a Quaker through her friendship with Elizabeth Stanton and her work...

The Social Justice Standards from Learning for Justice are a proven framework for developing anti-bias in students. In Taking Action, students learn to speak up in the face of bias. Readers will see the domain of action in real life and learn best practices...

This narrative nonfiction title introduces young readers to the 2017 Women's March. This large protest, filled with powerful and courageous voices, shined a light on important issues relating to women. Each book includes a table of contents, glossary of key words, index, author biography,...

Learn more about how Illinois's Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep school went from vacant big-box store to bustling prep school. Explore the logistics of repurposing the space and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century...

Learn more about how Houston's Project Row Houses went from abandoned historic housing to vibrant art center and studio space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and buildings and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st...

Learn more about how Alabama's Newbern Library went from empty bank building to vibrant library and community space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the building and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from...

Learn more about how Philadelphia's Rittenhouse SoundWorks went from abandoned historic building to vibrant recording studio. Explore the logistics of renovating the building and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from "Flexibility and...

Learn more about how Houston's Project Row Houses went from abandoned historic housing to vibrant art center and studio space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and buildings and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st...

Learn more about how Illinois's Cristo Rey St. Martin College Prep school went from vacant big-box store to bustling prep school. Explore the logistics of repurposing the space and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century...

Learn more about how Alabama's Newbern Library went from empty bank building to vibrant library and community space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the building and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills -- from...

African slaves were first brought to what is now the United States by British colonists. When the United States became independent, some states continued to have slaves until the end of the Civil War. Find out more in Slavery, a title in the Black...

Squirrel babies cannot see when they are born. Adult squirrels can run more than 10 miles (16 kilometers) per hour. Discover more facts about these interesting animals in Squirrels. Each World Languages title includes access to ten eBooks in ten languages! Our language toggle...

Did you know that the cheetah is the fastest animal that lives on land? The cheetah's tail helps it make quick turns. Learn these and other interesting facts in A Cheetah's World. A Cheetah's World is part of the new EYEDISCOVER collection of AV2...