Start the conversation about inequality early, and empower kids to do something about it! This is a kids book about equality. Equality is worth standing up for because each one of us matters, and when we are all included and represented equally, we all thrive. This book helps kids aged 5-9 to notice when things are unfair, ask why, and do something about it. Find out about gender inequality by one of the greatest tennis players in history, Billie Jean King, and her first hand experience with t...
Grace Banker and Her Hello Girls Answer the Call
by Claudia Friddell
Led by twenty-five-year-old Grace Banker, thirty-two telephone operators — affectionately called "Hello Girls" back in the US — became the first female combatants in World War I. Follow Grace Banker's journey from her busy life as a telephone switchboard trainer in New York to her pioneering role as the Chief Operator of the 1st Unit of World War I telephone operators in the battlefields of France. With expert skill, steady nerves, and steadfast loyalty, the Signal Corps operators transferred o...
The Wild World Handbook: Creatures (The Wild World Handbook, #2)
by Andrea Debbink
We share this beautiful planet we call home with countless living creatures, from monarch butterflies and falcons to koalas and dolphins. And just like us, animals everywhere are faced with the growing threat of climate change. Featuring seven categories of animals, this handbook offers a roadmap for change and an invitation to explore the outdoors with fascinating facts, hope-filled stories, and hands-on STEAM activities. Each section includes biographies of adventurers, scientists, and artist...
Athletes Against War (Sports Illustrated Kids: Activist Athletes)
by Elliott Smith
Join Hiba Noor Khan as she takes you on a glorious journey across the globe to meet eighteen inspiring young activists who are taking a stand against climate change, and find out how you can help protect our beautiful earth. Accompanied by gorgeous illustrations from Rachael Dean, this is a gift that any young environmentalist would treasure.Every person has a right to live on our planet, a right to call somewhere on this earth their home. Across the globe climate change is threatening that righ...
Des histoires motivantes pour des gar�ons formidables
by Adele Arnoux
As a new wave of protests sweeps the nation and the world, young readers will be inspired by these accounts of activists who refused to be ignored. "This book is right on time."--Nikki Grimes, Children's Literature Legacy Medal Winner From music to marches, from sit-ins to walk-outs, activists throughout history have defended the disenfranchised and demanded reform, refusing to back down even in the face of violent oppression and overwhelming opposition. Today, a new generation of activists h...
Help your little one dream big with a Little Golden Book biography about legendary boxer and activist Muhammad Ali. Little Golden Book biographies are the perfect introduction to nonfiction for young readers—as well as fans of all ages! This Little Golden Book about Muhammad Ali--the boxing heavyweight champion, civil rights activist, and the original GOAT (Greatest of All Time)--is an inspiring read-aloud for young readers. Look for more Little Golden Book biographies: Jackie RobinsonMartin L...
Drum Dream Girl: How One Girl's Courage Changed Music
by MS Margarita Engle
Follows a young Cuban girl in the 1930s as she strives to become a drummer, despite being continually reminded that only boys play the drums, and that there's never been a female drummer in Cuba. Includes note about Millo Castro Zaldarriaga, who inspired the story, and Anacaona, the all-girl dance band she formed with her sisters.
Learn how to help others in your community. This exciting nonfiction book describes the many ways that volunteers make a difference, from cleaning up parks to helping in food banks. Perfect for young readers, the book includes a short fiction story related to the topic, discussion questions, a connected activity, and more useful features. This 24-page full-color book explores the various ways people volunteer and encourages students to give back. It also covers important themes such as community...
Indigenous Environmentalism (Native Rights (Alternator Books (R)))
by Katrina M Phillips
This book is about changing the world for the better. It’s about how we all have the power to make a real difference. And it’s also about the many incredible young people, just like you, who are already taking action at a time when change is most needed. This is a book about climate change and the actions we can take in preventing it. From its causes and the effects they have on our beautiful planet to the positive changes we can make, young eco enthusiasts will be empowered to help build a be...
This timely entry into the award-winning DKfindout! Series, explores the past, present, and future of our climate. In 2019 kids around the world went on strike for the future of our planet, and for their own futures. This amazing book on climate change for kids covers what we can do every day as potential activists to help prevent further damaging changes to the climate. The subject matter of this book has become a very hot topic! Find out why climate change is such a big deal. It contains a...
Lonely Planet The Plastic Problem (Lonely Planet Kids)
by Lonely Planet Kids and Aubre Andrus
Look around you - plastic is everywhere! It's in your shoes, pens, toothbrush, car, toys, TV, water bottles, food packaging... It's so popular that it's almost impossible to get through one day without using it. And it's creating major problems for our planet, wildlife and ourselves. With The Plastic Problem, you'll discover loads of brilliant and easy ways to cut plastic out of your life! By becoming a 'plastic patroller' instead of a plastic polluter, your actions will help protect our world,...
Martin's Big Words (A Big Words Book, #1) (Big Words)
by Doreen Rappaport
Bedtime Tales of African Queens who Slayed History
by Ornella Cleone Mogounn
Can a Person Be Illegal? / �Puede Una Persona Ser Ilegal? (21st Century Skills Library: Racial Justice in America: Latinx American)
by Brenda Perez Mendoza
Rights, Responsibilities, and Conflict (Social Studies Connect)
by Shantel Gobin