peace

Discusses how the present nuclear arms buildup came about,0compares the military strengths of the United States and the Soviet Union, and examines attempts to control the uses of the destructive weapons.

Presents the text of former U.S. vice-president Al Gore's acceptance speech upon receiving the Nobel Peace Prize in 2007 for his work to focus the world's attention on the problem of global warming.

Describes peace as making new friends, sharing a meal, feeling good about yourself, and more.

Describes peace as making new friends, sharing a meal, feeling good about yourself, and more.

Through letters to his little sister, who is living in a different foster home, sixth-grader Lonnie, also known as "Locomotion," keeps a record of their lives while they are apart, describing his own foster family, including his foster brother who returns home after losing a leg in the Iraq War.

Presents seventeen stories and poems with the theme of peace by outstanding authors of today such as Jean Fritz, Milton Meltzer, and Nancy Willard, illustrated by famous illustrators such as Paul Zelinsky, the Dillons, and Maurice Sendak.

Juxtaposes photographs from around the world with a simple message about our responsibilities for making and keeping peace on the planet.

Explains, in simple terms, the concept of peace, why conflicts occur, how they can be resolved in positive ways, and how to protect peace.

Profiles the work of children activists who are working for peace, including Craig Kielburger from Free the Children, Farlis Calle from the Colombian Children's Movement for Peace, and Kimmie Weeks from Voices of the Future.