communities

A little boy promises his beloved friend, an elderly lady, that one day he will fix up her old house--and his words inspire the other people in the neighborhood to pitch in and get it done.

"Our communities are stronger when we come together and take time to understand, support, and celebrate one another. In [this book], readers will learn the importance of acceptance and empathy as they relate to cultures and how to practice these in their daily lives. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support growth mindset throughout, while Grow with Goals activities and Writing Exercises at the end of the book further reinforce the content. Color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn more about cultures"--Provided by publisher.

"Encompassing vast oceans, seven continents, and 195 countries, the world is a very big place. It is also a community! In this . . . book, readers will learn how every person on Earth is part of the world community and what that means. Using age-appropriate language to communicate complex concepts and relatable, real-life examples of active citizenship, this text is designed to motivate children to embrace their role as members of the world community"--Provided by publisher.

"A neighborhood is more than a group of people living in the same area; it is a living, breathing community. What does it mean to be part of a neighborhood community? This book will help young readers learn the answer to this question and more"--Provided by publisher.

"A community is a group of people living or working together, and a family is a group of people who take care of each other. Through this . . . book, readers will understand what it means to be part of a family community. The age-appropriate language imparts the principles of community while engaging readers by providing . . . real-world examples of how children can participate and contribute to their family community"--Provided by publisher.

"Get to know the everyday heroes in your community! From firefighters to teachers, mail carriers to crossing guards, neighbood helpers are all around. Young readers learn about the importance of cooperation and the people who lead the way in our communities"--Publisher.

Photographs and simple text describe different aspects of communities and helps readers identify the ways in which the communities they live in are unique.

Photographs and easy-to-follow text introduce children to how people lived in the past and how various aspects of their community might differ from communities in the past.

There are many different jobs in a community and the people who do these jobs help the community they work in.

Simple text and illustrations introduce young readers to museums, discussing the people who work there, why they are important and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.