Social Activism & Volunteering - Kids

Great Lives in Graphics: Mandela is a graphic retelling of Mandela's story which giveschildren a visual snapshot of his life and long fight for freedom, whileeducating them on everything from the history of racial segregation to theimportance of equality. You may already know that...

A clear explanation of what failure is, helping to turn negative feelings from it into important life lessons.Failure is something that everyone encounters at some point in their lives, no matter how much you try to avoid it. Whether that's in school, in a...

A clear explanation of what immigration is, and the reasons people immigrate.How do we convey to kids what immigration really means? How do we explain all the difficult decisions people make when they choose to leave their home country to start over somewhere new?...

A clear explanation of what the online world can be like, helping to navigate life in a world surrounded by technology.Kids today are growing up with social media and life online, which may have differed from how their grownups grew up! Life online isn't...

In this vital and accessible survey, a prominent activist for racial justice answers questions from real children, giving them the tools and the confidence to shape a more just society. Using questions canvassed from children around the United Kingdom as her framework, writer, activist,...

A clear explanation of what gender is, and how to explore your own.This is a kids book about gender. This book isn't meant to answer all the questions or tell you how you identify. It's meant to help kids and grownups understand gender and...

This witty, nonpartisan book helps explain the concept of voting to the youngest readers. Now in paperback! I Voted explains the concept of choosing, individually, and as a group, from making a simple choice: "Which do you like better, apples or oranges?", to selecting...

Join me in a fun-filled learning experience about loving animals! This alphabet book teaches about compassion, love, empathy and healthy eating through brilliant images and thought-provoking words. As Veganism is getting more and more popular, this beautiful book will be a great addition to...

While I Still Am is a children's book about endangered animals. Delightfully illustrated in watercolor, with fascinating details about each of the 12 featured animals and why they are endangered is designed to teach compassion. Reference sites are included to provide additional information about...

Inspires young learners to explore America's government institutions through the nation's history and the experience of modern Americans Part of an inspiring series of books that will support students to understand government and civics in modern America through the historical events and people that...

A clear explanation of what belonging is, and how to accept and understand who you are.This is a kids book about belonging. It tackles what it's like when you feel like you belong to a group or family or team, and what it's like...

A clear explanation of what being grateful is and the benefits that come from expressing it.What is gratitude? It's not just used for the big things, like birthday parties and iPhones. It's also important to be grateful for small things, like a cozy bed...

A clear explanation of what empathy is, and understanding the emotions of those around you.This is a book about empathy. Feelings aren't always easy, especially when they are other people's. This book teaches kids (and grownups) how to feel "with" someone, and not just...

The life of visionary folk artist and labor organizer Ralph Fasanella stunningly illustrated for picture book readers. Winner of the Silver Medal at the Society of Illustrators' Original Art ShowA Bologna Children's Book Fair 2024 Illustration Winner When dared to jump, Ralph always took...

"A brilliant, powerful, must-read for anyone and everyone on planet earth." --Hannah Gold, author of The Last BearThe climate crisis is reaching a critical tipping point--and you might have heard of the countless amazing young people who are taking action and speaking up for...

★"Captures the sympathy of readers and holds their attention...An age-appropriate telling by an Indigenous creative team of a tragic historical period."--School Library Journal, starred review The true story of how Indigenous girls at a residential school sewed secret pockets into their dresses to hide...

In this book from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling Little People, BIG DREAMS series, discover the incredible life of Vanessa Nakate, the Ugandan climate-justice activist. As a kid, when little Vanessa heard about climate change, she thought it was something that happened on the...

This story helps children understand that being intersex is natural and completely ok. By exploring the natural world, the reader discovers that variations in sexual development are normal.Author: McCumstieISBN-10: 0645608106ISBN-13: 9780645608106Publisher: Margie McCumstieLanguage: EnglishPublished: 10/01/2022Pages: 30Format: HardcoverWeight: 0.60lbsSize: 8.00h x 8.00w x 0.25d

Helping out is lots of fun. Let's see who we meet! Communities can change the world. Come on, let's hit the street! Community Spirit illustrates the richness that comes from making friends and establishing communities. From community gardens and shopping locally to helping a...

We all have to live together and get along. Leaders can help us do that. We can help each other too! Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

We all have to live together and get along. Leaders can help us do that. We can help each other too! Let's explore how! This nonfiction book explores how citizens and the government work to accomplish this. Fun Storybook Features: This children's book supports...

Listening is a first step towards reconciliation. It's never too early to start."Every child matters, including you and me. With our orange hearts, we walk in harmony." As a young child, your little world can be full of big feelings. In this book, I,...

Race in America has been avoided in children's education for too long. How Can I Be an Ally? explores the idea of how people can use their privilege to advance the culture of inclusion in a comprehensive, honest, and age-appropriate way. Developed in conjunction...

Learn more about how Seattle's Gas Works Park went from unused brownfield land to vibrant urban park and art space. Explore the logistics of repurposing the land and meet the people who made it happen. The book showcases a range of 21st century skills...

The Earth is in need of a big favour from you. Spread kindness; it's so simple and easy to do.Each unique creature in ocean or on land needs love and for you to lend a helping hand.No matter the size of a creature, large...

2024 Green Earth Book Award Longlist Climate change affects all of us, but by working together, we can help make the world safer for ourselves and future generations. From the smallest piece of plastic in the oceans to the largest glacier at the north...

2024 Green Earth Book Award Longlist Climate change affects all of us, but by working together, we can help make the world safer for ourselves and future generations. From the smallest piece of plastic in the oceans to the largest glacier at the north...

Before Greta Thunberg there was Severn Cullis-Suzuki, whose 1992 Earth Summit speech made her known as "the girl who silenced the world for five minutes." Severn Cullis-Suzuki was only twelve years old when she addressed the whole world and asked: What are you doing...

From A to Z, explore our amazing planet and how you can help care for it in this introduction to going green! With inspiring language and vibrant illustrations, this alphabet board book introduces little ones to the exciting world of environmental activism and the...

This book focuses on the slave trade that took more than 12 million captured Africans to the Americas to be owned and worked in cruel and inhuman conditions. Stories of resistance and rebellion by enslaved peoples include the Haitian rebellion and the Amistad Revolt....

A splash of paint, a place to sit, a popup park or playground bring life and a sense of fun to our cities. Neighborhoods where people look out for each other, eat together, make art and build community are healthier, happier, greener and cleaner....

This engaging book shares with readers how they can live green and make a difference by saving energy. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and...

Come explore The Brain Forest, which follows a mother and her son down the path of understanding the different ways brains can be.Brains that go fast, brains that go slow, brains that do what they're told, brains that say NO! A heart-warming read that...

A beautiful story of a mother's hopes, as she ponders her toddler's days ahead while he enjoys the simple things in life. The colorful illustrations will draw in both the parent and child! It's definitely a bonding - time book. Author: Fatmata JallohISBN-10: 8985288539ISBN-13:...

Introducing the third title in Terra Babies at Home, a board book series that presents plants, animals, and the environment to early readers from the intimacy of their home and helps them connect to the natural world.My First Book of Reduce, Reuse, and Recycle...

One vote can change the world. With examples from nature and the arts, this powerful book shows children just how large of an impact we can have when we work together. Even though our individual actions may seem small, by working together, we can...

Introduce your child to entrepreneurship with the children's book Be an Entrepreneur. What does it take to turn a creative idea into a new and successful business? Learn about different business fields and the process of starting a company. Book Features: This children's book...

Introduce your child to volunteering and grassroots activism with the children's book Organize and Volunteer. Are you interested in helping your school or community become a better place? Learn about the best ways to get involved with volunteering, and read tips on how to...

Introduce your child to the benefits of running for a public position with the children's book Run For Office. Do you see problems in your school or community that you want to help solve? Learn about the different types of public offices you can...

Introduce your child to entrepreneurship with the children's book Be an Entrepreneur. What does it take to turn a creative idea into a new and successful business? Learn about different business fields and the process of starting a company. Book Features: This children's book...

Introduce your child to volunteering and grassroots activism with the children's book Organize and Volunteer. Are you interested in helping your school or community become a better place? Learn about the best ways to get involved with volunteering, and read tips on how to...

Introduce your child to the benefits of running for a public position with the children's book Run For Office. Do you see problems in your school or community that you want to help solve? Learn about the different types of public offices you can...

What does it take to change the world? Whether it was the rule that forced Muslim women athletes like Ibtihaj Muhammad to choose between competition and wearing hijab or Indigenous women like Mary Two-Axe Earley to lose their official Indigenous status when they married...

From the poorest neighborhoods in Kenya to the halls of the Canadian Supreme Court, the Jewish women found in these pages have accomplished remarkable feats. Some survived the horrors of the Holocaust while others had more peaceful childhoods, but all of them saw unfairness...

Dive deeper into the world of Little People, BIG DREAMS with this beautifully packaged and highly giftable keepsake treasury featuring 40 great American dreamers from the critically acclaimed, multimillion-copy best-selling series. *2024 Notable Social Studies Trade Book*Learn more about each of your favorite dreamers...

This engaging book shares with readers how they can live green and make a difference by saving energy. The book includes easy-to-read text and vibrant photos, making it a great choice for beginning readers. It also includes a table of contents, picture glossary, and...

Approaching others is not always easy, especially for those without a background familiar with differences--differences of race, culture, ability, and more. To operate successfully and in the spirit of social justice, readers need to relate to all people in a spirit of open-mindedness. This...

The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led organization fighting the climate crisis and building a fairer future. Climate change is harming our planet and could cause food and water scarcity, severe weather, and more. The Sunrise Movement is working to stop climate change by protesting,...

The Sunrise Movement is a youth-led organization fighting the climate crisis and building a fairer future. Climate change is harming our planet and could cause food and water scarcity, severe weather, and more. The Sunrise Movement is working to stop climate change by protesting,...

Who do you think of when you imagine a climate scientist? Maybe a biologist? Or a chemist? But economists study the climate too! Meet fourteen different scientists who are working to solve the climate crisis and the surprising ways they are doing it. Along...