Social Topics - Kids

Do you have a special cause that needs more attention? Get crafting! Craft glitter jars to raise awareness about mental health. Build a pollinator garden to educate about bees. Make buttons to promote a cause you care about. These fun crafts will help you...

The bestselling body book for girls ages 8 and up, now updated for the 25th anniversary! Our best-selling body book for girls just got even better! With all-new illustrations and updated content for girls ages 8 and up, it features tips, how-tos, and facts...

101 tips and strategies to help kids stay positive. Boost positive thoughts and attitudes in kids (and adults!) of all ages with these uplifting reflections, prompts, tips, and quotes. Use the cards as a jumping-off point for conversation and contemplation on positive thinking and...

Gentle prompts to help kids improve concentration, regulate emotions, and live in the moment. Close your eyes . . . Breathe in through your nose . . . And breathe out . . . Kids feel pressure too Helping them through their day-to-day problems...

This collection of essays and articles explores free trade including the effect on the U.S. economy and developing countries. Readers will evaluate human rights issues, such as whether U.S. labor unions interfere with job growth in a free trade economy. They will also explore...

This informative edition explores Walt Whitman's poetry through the lens of democracy. Chapters include an examination of Whitman's life and influences, a look at key ideas related to democracy in Whitman's poetry, and a series of essays that explore topics such as Whitman's views...

Second Place Winner for Best Educational Children's Picture Book in the 2019 International Latino Book Awards NCSS-CBC 2019 Notable Social Science Trade Book for Young People 2018 National Parenting Product Award Winner (NAPPA)Marvelous Maravilloso follows a young girl as she finds joy in the...

Everyone likes to think they started the notebook. Sophie claims she stole the idea from two girls in her math class. Courtney still has a death grip on the theory that the notebook was her invention. Lindsey doesn't really care; she's just along for...

Our Spiritual World is an accessible picture book for children approximately age 7-11. This unique book, with an underlying tone of tolerance and understanding, was designed to gently describe spirituality and introduce kids to the major religions of our world. It also aims to...

Getting a new haircut. Surviving clothes shopping with Mom. Losing a beloved uncle to AIDS. Hearing the band Nirvana for the first time. These are just a few of the experiences that inspired this book's young authors to sit down and write. In thirty-five...

''Make It A Good Day'' offers easy ideas to make each day a good one. Colorful illustrations accompanied by a playful rhyme make this an uplifting book for children, and great for adults too. The useful, twenty-four-hour tips offered can be practiced on both...

This volume focuses on food around the world: its safety, scarcity, security, and significance in the world economy. Chapters address the need for international food safety standards and current efforts and vulnerabilities. Readers will evaluate the dependence on fossil fuels to produce and ship...

People are different. Families are different. What we feel is different. How we look is different. Find out about how we are all different. Paired to the fiction title My Great Body.Author: Pete JenkinsISBN-10: 164156198XISBN-13: 9781641561983Publisher: Ready ReadersLanguage: EnglishPublished: 07/01/2018Pages: 16Format: Library BindingWeight: 0.44lbsSize:...

Lumpi the sausage dog tells the tale of the scissors with a tiny flaw, and shares some tips for young children. Don't miss this beautifully illustrated story!Ideal for boys and girls aged 3 to 7.Author: Thomas Aichner, Alex PlanerISBN-10: 1537223437ISBN-13: 9781537223438Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing...

Dogs are more than just members of our families and faithful companions - they can be heroes too!Not only are dogs incredibly cute, they are also really clever with different breeds having unique traits that can be very helpful in risky situations. This book...

Bo's mission is to sort all Earthlings into groups so he can learn more about them. It's harder than it looks. What can Bo and Zop learn about diversity, as well as what Earthlings have in common?Author: Kirsty HolmesISBN-10: 0778781216ISBN-13: 9780778781219Publisher: Crabtree ClassicsLanguage: EnglishPublished:...

Students will expore thought-provoking questions in the compelling Global Issues series. This series encourages students to examine social, political, and environmental issues using practical examples from around the world. The historical context of each subject is covered, along with possible future developments. Global Issues...

Students will expore thought-provoking questions in the compelling Global Issues series. This series encourages students to examine social, political, and environmental issues using practical examples from around the world. The historical context of each subject is covered, along with possible future developments. Global Issues...

Students will expore thought-provoking questions in the compelling Global Issues series. This series encourages students to examine social, political, and environmental issues using practical examples from around the world. The historical context of each subject is covered, along with possible future developments. Global Issues...

Students will expore thought-provoking questions in the compelling Global Issues series. This series encourages students to examine social, political, and environmental issues using practical examples from around the world. The historical context of each subject is covered, along with possible future developments. Global Issues...

Students will expore thought-provoking questions in the compelling Global Issues series. This series encourages students to examine social, political, and environmental issues using practical examples from around the world. The historical context of each subject is covered, along with possible future developments. Global Issues...

Learn all about opposites in a book that's indestructible. Do you see the doggie? So big Do you see the ladybug? So little Happy, sad, wet, dry--can you tell the difference? Indestructibles is the trusted series for easing little ones into story time. Beloved...

Imagine if kids had a few simple phrases that helped them build self-confidence, control their impulses, make good choices, show empathy, and work well with others: "I love and accept who I am on the inside. I know my emotions are nothing to hide."...

Most people have used money online, whether it's buying something from a website or checking their bank account. But some people have gone a step further, using a type of money that exists only online: virtual currency. Explore what virtual currency is, how it...

Computers hold all kinds of important information for individuals, businesses, and beyond. Cybersecurity is needed to keep that information safe. As computer technology advances, cybersecurity must keep up. Explore how cybersecurity works, what threatens cybersecurity, and how this technology helps people. Dyslexic-friendly font and...

Before a bill is voted into law, U.S. senators are allowed to talk about it as much as they want--with no time limit. They can delay the vote by talking without stopping because of filibuster. Explore how senators filibuster, why they filibuster, and why...

This book tells the story of a grandmother who has Huntington's disease, a genetic condition, from the perspective of her grandson, Leo. Huntington's Disease affects 5 to 7 people in every 100,000 people of European ancestry, and also affects people of some other ancestries...

Readers will learn about the seventh UN Sustainable Development Goal and what it takes to commit to ensuring access to affordable and clean energy by 2030. Aligned to curriculum standards, this book also highlights key 21st Century Content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and...

Written for parents and children to enjoy together, You Can Do Anything is a heartwarming story featuring the power of words and their effect on self-esteem. The story shows ongoing encouragement at a young age, instills confidence, and encourages self-reliance that lasts a lifetime....

This exciting collection of monologues, dialogs and short skits gives teenagers a chance to laugh at themselves and still feel good about it. It also provides them a tool to explore issues important to them: drunk driving, elderly grandparents, parties, smoking, broken homes, alcoholic...

Oliver's story is a nonfiction children's book. The main character, Oliver, was diagnosed with Goldenhar syndrome at just two days old. Read along to find out about some of Oliver's characteristics that make him so unique and how he excitedly shares them with readers.Author:...

Teens and parents will find this teen-guide useful at and beyond teenage years. It's informative, fun, serious, actionable, and helpful. The book contains 24 chapters containing different topics about relationships, social media, health, depression, first job, college prep, suicide, happiness, cold/flu, risky behaviors, sports,...

A Secret or A Surprise? explains the difference between a secret and a surprise from a child's perspective and is accompanied with simplistic illustrations. It explains what children should do if someone asks them to keep a secret; especially if an adult asks them...

Welcome to the world of Ma'at! This book is designed to introduce children to Ma'at and her laws. Ma'at is an Ancient Egyptian Goddess who is the personification of truth, justice, and harmony. She is often depicted with an ostrich feather on her head,...

Senseless Acts of Beauty offers an organized and thoughtful approach to sharing the joy, play, and health of yoga with children. Step-by-step instruction for basic poses and beautiful illustrations provide guidance for children, families, and those who would like to incorporate children's yoga into...

This is the true story of an interaction between Mimi the caregiver/teacher and six-year-old Dara as it relates to race and ethnicity. While Mimi thought it was easier to describe a child based on her race and ethnicity, Dara focused on the colors they...

This is the true story of an interaction between Mimi the caregiver/teacher and six-year-old Dara as it relates to race and ethnicity. While Mimi thought it was easier to describe a child based on her race and ethnicity, Dara focused on the colors they...

"Adults squirm when the big questions come up, especially the big spiritual ones. They don't want their kids to worry, so they give answers that all say one thing: 'Don't worry. It's all okay.' "And yet the big questions still keep coming up. At...

This book is a poem written by a Montessori teacher and her students. We often hear what peace is not. Not war, not fight. But what is it? This book explains what peace is as understood by children of a preschool age. Perfect for...

Princess Affirmations is one of the first books that targets girls as young as 4 years old when it comes to self-love and using affirmations to manifest the future every little princess deserves. Author: Tempestt AishaISBN-10: 1087801788ISBN-13: 9781087801780Publisher: Tempestt AishaLanguage: EnglishPublished: 09/24/2019Pages: 66Format: PaperbackWeight:...

Many individuals start relationships without quite understanding what they are getting into. They are ill-prepared for the challenges that present themselves later. This is true for young people, as well as for older individuals. If you think about it, we got to school for...

A Secret or A Surprise? explains the difference between a secret and a surprise from a child's perspective and is accompanied with simplistic illustrations. It explains what children should do if someone asks them to keep a secret; especially if an adult asks them...

An interactive book filled with humor, poetry and photographs, and designed to help children adjust to change, develop strong character and ethics, and navigate the challenges of middle school.Author: Ray SarconeISBN-10: 1500600474ISBN-13: 9781500600471Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing PlatformLanguage: EnglishPublished: 08/27/2014Pages: 42Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.20lbsSize: 10.80h x...

Author: Karine WongISBN-10: 1479769126ISBN-13: 9781479769124Publisher: XlibrisLanguage: EnglishPublished: 01/07/2013Pages: 44Format: PaperbackWeight: 0.21lbsSize: 8.50h x 8.50w x 0.11d

It's an exciting story full of fun, learning, and friendship on the first day of school. For kids ages 1-5Mya is a bright little girl. She loves to learn and explore, but most of all, she loves meeting new friends. Could the school be...

"Self-care is about being as kind to yourself as you would be to others..." Becoming a mum made psychologist Dr Alex Barnett realize something: the self-care skills she was teaching her clients to help them thrive in their day-to-day lives could easily be taught...

Miyah Takes Action takes a journey through a typical school day, highlighting several opportunities to promote positive behaviors among daily activities. Readers are encouraged to be helpful when possible, lift others up, challenge norms and be the best version of themselves, even when others...

I am kind! I am happy! I am a lot of things - what are you?I aakoi! I kukurei! Ngngai boni bwaai aika a mwaiti - Teraa ngkoe?Your purchase of this book supports Library For All in its mission to make knowledge available to...

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...

I Am in Foster Care seeks to answer the myriad of questions a child has when entering the foster care system. By plainly and truthfully answering a foster child's questions, we take one step toward decreasing their fear and establishing trust during a scary...