Educational: Citizenship and social education

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Book SynopsisMaasai tribal members, after hearing the story of the September 11 attacks from a young Maasai, who was in New York on that day, decide to present the American people with 14 sacred cows as a healing gift.

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Book SynopsisThe best firsthand account of the slavery experience, this autobiographical story, originally published in 1853, has been rewritten to make it accessible to younger readers. Northup, a family man and hack driver in upstate New York, was kidnapped, whisked away from his home, and sold into slavery.

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Book SynopsisYoung people need guidance from caring adults to build strong, positive character traits--but they can also build their own. This book by the best-selling author of The Kid's Guide to Social Action invites children and teens to explore and practice honesty, kindness, empathy, integrity, tolerance, patience, respect, and more. Quotations and background information set the stage. Dilemmas challenge readers to think about, discuss, and debate positive traits. Activities invite them to explore what they stand for at school, at home, and in their communities. True stories profile real kids who exemplify positive traits; resources point the way toward character-building books, organizations, programs, and Web sites.Trade ReviewParent Council(R) SelectionParent Council(R) Selection

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Book SynopsisIt s never too soon to learn the difference between what s true and what isn t. Words and pictures help young children discover that being honest in words and actions builds trust and self-confidence. They also learn that telling the truth sometimes takes courage and tact. Includes discussion questions, skits, scenarios, and games that reinforce the ideas being taught.

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Book SynopsisQuetzalcóatl tales are ancient legends from Mexico and Central America that have been passed down through the ages, primarily by oral tradition. The Quetzalcóatl Tales Series, aimed at K-5 students, particularly in first and fifth grade, introduces young children to these wonderful stories with their sensitive portrayal of this rich and significant culture. These vividly illustrated texts are available in English and Spanish and are accompanied by teacher's guides that provide the archaeological and historical background of each story, as well as a wide range of engaging and educational activities for students. A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Corn tells how Quetzalcóatl followed a trail of ants to the Mountain of Sustenance and stole maize from the gods to feed his people, while A Quetzalcóatl Tale of Chocolate tells the story of Two Wind Deer, the boy who brought chocolate to the people of the earth. In A Quetzalcóatl Tale of the Ball Game, Quetzalcóatl saves his people from war by playing a game with a rubber ball against the Rain God and is rewarded for winning with jade and quetzal feathers.

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Book SynopsisInspired by internationally acclaimed environmental activist, humanitarian, and adventurer Robin Greenfield, Zero Waste Kids features fun and easy illustrated projects and activities that will help your family reduce, reuse, and recycle at home, at school, and in your community. While most kids probably aren’t going to grow all their own food for a year like Robin has, Zero Waste Kids features fun and practical projects for growing some of your own food, with advice and encouragement for why doing so is important. And, instead of wearing all their trash for a week like Robin did, with Zero Waste Kids, they’ll learn how to audit their trash, to really understand how much waste they’re personally contributing to the earth’s landfills.Zero Waste Kids helps children to understand the world they live in and inspire them to start living in a more sustainable way. Of all the environmental problems we face, “trash” is one that is easiest to understand because it is very visual, whereas many other problems are more abstract. Zero-waste isn’t the solution to the world’s problems, but a very good place to start. Zero-Waste projects include: Conduct a household trash audit to discover who throws away what and why. Swap disposable shopping bags and lunch boxes for reusable, zero-waste options. Compost your food scraps and grow your own food. Make natural-dye play dough, leaf prints, and more. Zero Waste Kids is every kid’s go-to guide for making a difference. This book is printed on FSC-certified paper using soy inks. And, leading by example, Robin is donating all of his proceeds from the book to environmental nonprofit organizations. Activities contributed by April Hepokoski, Zion Lights, Heidi Rose, Alyssa Binns Gunderson, and Michelle Cassar.Trade Review‘From conducting a household trash audit to growing your own food, inspiring activities and achievable projects to help children become earth activists.’ * The Bookseller *Table of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1: Crafts Make Your Own Recycled Paper at Home Make Natural Playdough Create Napkins Out of T-Shirts Make a Nature Buddy Make Your Own Cloth Wrap Using Furoshiki Make a Papier-Mâché Piñata Make Zero Waste Confetti Make Paper Seed Cards Make Your Own 3-D Tree with Fruit Peel Decorations Make a Bag—and Use It for Anything Chapter 2: Food Make Your Own Granola Bars at Home Make Wax Food Wraps Pack a Zero Waste Lunch Go Zero Waste Grocery Shopping Chapter 3: Gardening & Composting Make a Windowsill Garden Grow Your Own Sprouts Make a Raised Garden with Repurposed Materials Build Your Own Compost Bin Build a Bee Hotel Build a Bird House for Your Garden Make Your Own Seed Balls Chapter 4: Nature Sit and Observe Activity Make Pressed Flowers Make a Bird’s Nest Build A Shelter/Home in Nature Go “Plogging” and Pick Up Litter Plant a Community Fruit Tree Chapter 5: Zero Waste Activities Conduct a Trash Audit Create a Zero Waste Home Trash Sorting Exercise Make a Reusable Zero Waste Travel Kit Declutter and Donate Have a Zero Waste Party Chapter 6: Activism and Making a Difference in Your Community Reuse School Supplies Project Food Waste Fiasco Create Signs to Make Recycling and Composting Simple There is No Away: Hold on to Your Trash for a Week Garbage Art Project Have a Clothing Swap 50 Changes About the AuthorAbout the ContributorsAcknowledgments Index

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Book SynopsisKnowing how to listen is essential to learning, growing, and getting along with others. This gentle, encouraging book introduces and explains what listening means, why it s important, and how to listen well. Realistic examples and inviting full-color illustrations bring the concepts to life. The focus throughout is on the positive results of being a good listener. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with ways to reinforce the skills being taught, questions to invite lively discussion, and listening games to play. Now children and adults can enjoy our most popular Learning to Get Along books in English and Spanish. The series helps children learn, understand, and practice basic emotional and social skills. Real-life situations, lots of diversity, and concrete examples make these read-aloud books appropriate for all homes, childcare settings, and primary classrooms as well as special education, including settings with children on the autism spectrum. Presented in a social story format, each of the bilingual Learning to Get Along books includes a special bilingual section for adults, with discussion questions, games, activities, and tips that reinforce improving social skills.

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Book SynopsisThe toddler years are full of growth and smiles-but also tantrums. Toddlers don't yet have the words to express strong feelings, and they're still learning social skills. This bilingual English-Spanish board book helps little ones understand why it's better to use an indoor voice and how to calm down and ask for help. Includes tips f

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Book SynopsisExplore the communities of India, as well as its landmarks like the Taj Mahal and facts about its language, food, and religion.

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