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2) Messenger
Author
Series
Giver quartet volume 3
Pub. Date
2004.
Language
English
Description
In this novel that unites characters from "The Giver" and "Gathering Blue," Matty, a young member of a utopian community that values honesty, conceals an emerging healing power that he cannot explain or understand.
Author
Pub. Date
[2012]
Language
English
Description
"Are you a producer or consumer? Do you have a role in your community? This series is filled with real world examples that will teach you about everything from how you might be a producer or a consumer to what it means to be a good citizen in your community"--P. [4] of cover.
6) Cold snap
Author
Pub. Date
2012.
Language
English
Description
A cold snap has everyone in the town of Toby Mills feeling down, until the mayor's wife thinks of a way to warm things up again.
Author
Language
English
Description
Whether you're way up north in Alaska, in sunny southern Florida, or in the western Hawaiian Islands, you are part of a state community. With colorful photographs and accessible language, this engaging and educational book is designed to teach young readers about what it means to be part of a state community.
Author
Language
English
Description
In this book, five young friends -- Nick, Yulee, Pedro, Sally and Martin -- spend the day traveling around their neighborhood and participating in activities designed to raise money for their local library. Along the way, they learn about the people and places that make up their community and what it means to be a part of one.
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Series
Language
English
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Description
"Most young people are familiar with superheroes, but in real life, it's the ordinary heroes that walk among us that really make a difference. Readers of this engaging volume learn that there's more to being a hero than being able to fly or having other superpowers. Being kind, helping others, or doing what's right even when it's tough are all things that make for pretty good, real-life heroes. Relatable characters are truly engaging through colorful...
Author
Pub. Date
[2024]
Language
English
Description
"Many communities are large, diverse places that support a mix of people. These citizens require a wide variety of services. Small and large businesses, shops, public and private organizations, places of learning, health facilities, places of worship, and more all serve the citizens of a community. A variety of sidebars add valuable information to the topic. Readers will embark on a journey of discovery about the places where community members can...
15) All of us
Author
Pub. Date
[2018]
Language
English
Description
Simple text and collage illustrations remind the reader that we are stronger together than alone.
Author
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
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Description
One hundred years ago, a little boy watched his family and community come together to build a grand red barn. This barn become his refuge and home-a place to play with friends and farm animals alike. As seasons passed, the barn weathered many storms. The boy left and returned a young man, to help on the farm and to care for the barn again. The barn has stood for one hundred years, and it will stand for a hundred more: a symbol of peace, stability,...
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Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
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Description
"In a story inspired by her own family's desire to help others, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor takes young readers on a journey through a neighborhood where kids and adults, activists and bus drivers, friends and strangers all help one another to build a better world for themselves and their community"--
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Series
Language
English
Description
"Despite differences in size, location, and/or interests, all communities, from urban to rural, share certain characteristics. Through a question-answer format and easily relatable photos, young readers learn about community cooperation, responsibility, respect, and the importance of inclusion of all citizens. A simple activity tasks kids with creating their own 3-D community map"--
19) Destiny's gift
Author
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Destiny's favorite place in the world is Mrs. Wade's bookstore, so when she finds out it may close she stirs the community to help out, then works on a special gift of her own to encourage Mrs. Wade.
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