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2) Volunteering
Author
Series
Publisher
Jump!
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
"In this book, readers will learn about one of the important duties of active citizens. Why should we volunteer? What are organizations you can support? Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text will engage young readers as they learn more. Compelling questions encourage further inquiry"--
4) Labyrinth
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2006
Language
English
Formats
Description
In the heart of the Pyrenees mountains lies a hidden secret, waiting to be uncovered.
In July 2005, in the Pyrenees mountains near Carcassonne, Alice, a volunteer at an archaeological dig, stumbles into a cave and makes a startling discovery-two crumbling skeletons, strange writings on the walls, and the pattern of a labyrinth.
Eight hundred years earlier, on the eve of a brutal crusade that will rip apart southern France, a young woman...
In July 2005, in the Pyrenees mountains near Carcassonne, Alice, a volunteer at an archaeological dig, stumbles into a cave and makes a startling discovery-two crumbling skeletons, strange writings on the walls, and the pattern of a labyrinth.
Eight hundred years earlier, on the eve of a brutal crusade that will rip apart southern France, a young woman...
Author
Series
Furry Friends Animal Shelter volume 1
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
[2013]
Language
English
Description
Gaby enjoys working at the local animal shelter and wants to adopt a cat but is unsure of her own living situation when her mother is deported back to Honduras.
8) The hospital
Author
Series
Publisher
AV² by Weigl
Pub. Date
[2014]
Language
English
Description
Simple text and photographs introduce young readers to a hospital.
Author
Publisher
Teacher Created Materials
Pub. Date
[2022]
Language
English
Description
"Our worldwide community is facing numerous challenges. However, there are many ways we can help out! As global citizens, we can start by learning more about our world. We can also fight for issues affecting people around the globe. Let's look at some of our global challenges-and learn how we can each lend a hand"--
Author
Series
Publisher
American Girl Publishing
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
Girls have the power to make a difference, whether that's in their own lives, their community, or even the world! But it can be confusing to know where to start. From protecting our planet to helping animals to saying hello to someone who seems lonely, this book offers young readers lots of ideas -- big and small -- on how to spark change. The quizzes, tips, and inspiration from other girls will help her identify her talents, skills, and the causes...
11) Lety out loud
Author
Series
Furry Friends Animal Shelter volume 2
Publisher
Scholastic Press
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Appears on list
Description
Can Lety find her voice before it's too late? Lety Muñoz's first language is Spanish, and she likes to take her time putting her words together. She loves volunteering at the Furry Friends Animal Shelter because the dogs and cats there don't care if she can't always find the right word. When the shelter needs a volunteer to write animal profiles, Lety jumps at the chance. But grumpy classmate Hunter also wants to write profiles--so now they have...
Author
Publisher
ReferencePoint Press
Pub. Date
[2020]
Language
English
Description
"One of those benefits is that volunteers make peoples' lives better. And a second benefit is self-directed: people who help others help themselves. Volunteers feel personal satisfaction when they see how their efforts are making the world a better place. This is a powerful tool for reducing stress, combating depression, and providing a sense of purpose. Volunteer work can be challenging but those who tackle problems or aid strangers meet like-minded...
14) Habitat hints
Author
Series
Publisher
Jolly Fish Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help prepare a new exhibit. Katy and Micah want to find out what animal will live there. The keeper knows, of course, but he isn't telling. Instead, he gives them a challenge: to see if they can figure it out themselves, based on the habitat's features. But they only get one guess! Can Katy and Micah figure out what animal will be arriving at its new habitat?"--Page [4] of cover.
Author
Series
Big Chance Dog Rescue volume 2
Publisher
Sourcebooks Casablanca
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
"Marcus Talbott is a soldier through and through, and he's not going to let an injury keep him from his Army unit. Sure, his last mission nearly broke his back, but that's nothing his positive attitude and work ethic can't fix, right? In the meantime, he's got a place on the board at the Big Chance Dog Rescue, and flirting with his friend's sassy sister, Emma, is a welcome distraction. Emma Stern is barely scraping by while working and caring for...
Author
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Formats
Description
When an obscure charity recruits Josh Hagarty to manage their activities in a war-torn region of Africa, he's eager to sign on and atone for a past he regrets. Someone is finally giving him a chance. All he has to do is not blow it. Josh tries to lose himself in the job, but soon the precariousness of his situation becomes clear. And when the life of his young sister in the United States is threatened, Josh faces the fact that his employer is not...
Author
Series
Publisher
ORCA Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2019.
Language
English
Description
Picture a busy avenue. Now plant trees along the boulevard, paint a mural by the empty lot, and add a community garden. Set up benches along the sidewalks and make space for kids' chalk drawings, and you've set the scene for a thriving community. Placemaking--personalizing public and semi-private spaces like front yards--is a growing trend in cities and suburbs around the world, drawing people out of their homes and into conversation with one another....
18) Tiger twins
Author
Series
Publisher
Jolly Fish Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help out at the nursery. Caring for cuddly baby animals is a dream assignment! They learn that one of the zoo's tigers is expected to give birth any day. But they'll get to care for the babies only if the tiger mom cannot. On the one hand, it would be so fun to hold and feed baby tigers! On the other hand, it would be sad if the tiger mom couldn't care for her babies. Kathy and Micah aren't...
19) Antelope hope
Author
Series
Publisher
Jolly Fish Press
Pub. Date
2022.
Language
English
Description
"This weekend at Mountain Bluff Zoo, Katy and Micah get to help the bongo keeper. The kids have never heard of a bongo before, but they are quickly smitten with the gentle, striped antelope. Sadly, they also learn that the species is almost extinct in the wild. In fact, there are more bongos in zoos than there are in all the forests of Africa. The kids want to help protect these animals. Can Katy and Micah find a way to raise awareness about the endangered...
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