Social Issues category: 20415 books

En un mundo poblado de gregarios satisfechos de su precaria individualidad, los personajes de estas 26 historias intentan sobrevivir convencidos de que las ilusiones de hoy son simplemente desencantos de mañana. Respiran, se confunden, sufren, se arrastran y sueñan, defendiendo su a veces mezquina...

‘100 Things to Learn before you’re 10’ was written to help parents. It draws on 40 years teaching experience to explain why every child would benefit from the little extra help that it provides during their formation years. This book is packed with examples, activities, insights and stories...

Entrañable y divertido cuento que nos desvela la riqueza que suponen esas personas especiales, diferentes, aquellas que mas nos necesitan y que son juzgadas por no ajustarse al patron de la normalidad. In these times of social bullying in school, a book like Dorothy will help children to defend themselves and others against people who hate differences. Lexile Level: 570L

Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that "separate but equal" was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Here he helped change unfair laws for African Americans. He is known as "Mr. Civil Rights". Colorful...

Thurgood Marshall was an incredible man. He believed that "separate but equal" was not fair. He fought for people and their civil rights. He became a justice for the Supreme Court. Here he helped change unfair laws for African Americans. He is known as "Mr. Civil Rights". Colorful...

**A Children’s Book Review Seven Middle Grade Books for African American History Month Pick Fans of Elijah of Buxton, Trouble Don’t Last, and Stealing Freedom will be drawn to this tale of the incredible journey of an abused twelve-year-old white girl and an escaped slave girl who run away...

Anche un Falò, che va progressivamente spegnendosi, e una Luna pur essa prossima al tramonto condividono un sentimento di amicizia. I due amici filosofi Ferraris/Falò e Varzi/Luna passano in rassegna definizioni classiche senza ritrarsi davanti a complicate questioni metafisiche, ma anche concordando...

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. Muhammad Ali explores the way the G.O.A.T. boxer served to bring Americans together. Includes ties to 21st Century themes, as well as infographics, timelines, glossary, and index.

Most of the time sports are seen as the height of competition, but often they also bring people together in times of cultural, social, and political upheaval. U.S. Women's National Soccer Team explores the way the celebrated team served to bring Americans--and American women--together across the years....

Twelve-year-old Mya Parsons could save the world and organize her family, if only she had her own cell phone. A Dork Diaries for today's socially conscious young readers. Mya Parsons runs her school's social justice club with her best friend, Cleo. Her lifelong desire is to work for the United...

Meet David - a boy with Down syndrome. David invites readers to learn about Down syndrome from his perspective, helping them to understand what Down syndrome is and how it affects his daily life. He explains that he sometimes needs extra help at home and school and suggests ways that those around...

Do you know a child that is moody? Mood toolbox is a practical intervention for parents, teachers and practitioners that will positively  support children with learning how to effectively regulate their moods and emotions. This program was developed by Natalie Clarke with the assistance...

This book was inspired by and created for my own little princess. At the age of fifteen months my Alexa was a very social child who loved waving and talking to everyone. Like all parents I wanted to warn her of the dangers of going off with strangers without scaring her. At the time I started reading...

„Kubańskie kłamstewko” Joanny Masiubańskiej to książka oparta na relacjach kubańskich emigrantów, którzy uciekli spod bezwzględnej dyktatury Fidela Castro. Autorka publikacji, choć na Kubie przebywała tylko tydzień, poruszona sytuacją jej mieszkańców długo nosiła się z...