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Our Future: How Kids Are Taking Action

Written by Janet Wilson

Young people from across the globe are raising awareness about what issues matter to them most and...

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I Choose to Be a Helper

Written by Elizabeth Estrada

"I Choose to Be a Helper" is a story with social emotional learning (SEL) in mind. It has been...

K - 3rd
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The Giving Book: Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving

Written by Ellen Sabin

Open the Door to a Lifetime of Giving is a gift book for children ages 6 to 11 – inspiring, teaching...

Pre-K - 6th
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How to Make a Better World: For Every Kid Who Wants to Make a Difference

Written by Keilly Swift and Illustrated by Rhys Jefferys

If you are a kid with big dreams and a passion for what is right, you just might be a world-changer...

2nd - 4th
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Food for Hope: How John van Hengel Invented Food Banks for the Hungry

Written by Jeff Gottesfeld and Illustrated by Michelle Laurentia Agatha

Hunger continues to be an international problem. This true story of how one ordinary person did...

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Making a Difference: An Inspirational Book About Kids Changing the World!

Written by Stacy C. Bauer and Illustrated by Emanuela Ntamack

Making a Difference is the first book in the inspirational nonfiction children's book series Young...

2nd - 5th
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Make a Stand: When Life Gives You Lemons, Change the World!

Written by Vivienne Harr

Make a Stand is a beautiful and inspiring book about how big things have small beginnings... Learn...

Pre-K - 3rd
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All the Way to the Top

Written by Annette Bay Pimentel and Illustrated by Nabi Ali

This is the story of a little girl who just wanted to go, even when others tried to stop her.

Jenni...

K - 4th
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Be Kind: You Can Make the World a Happier Place!

Written by Naomi Shulman and Illustrated by Hsinping Pan

In a world where people spend more time engaging through screens than in real-life interaction...

K - 12th
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I Like Helping People…What Jobs Are There?

Written by Amanda Learmonth and Illustrated by Elise Gaignet

Children who enjoy helping others can explore careers from mechanic to politician, from paramedic to...

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Communication is More Than Words

Written by Caylin N. Hunault and Illustrated by Sarah C. Dane

Not everyone communicates with their voice. Some people use AAC devices, PECS, sign language, and...

Pre-K - 6th
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A-Z for Me!: Life Skills for Kids

Written by Mitzi Adams and Illustrated by Lindsey Jaeger

This book is full of life skills to help develop empathy, kindness, integrity, respect and inspires...

2nd - 6th
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Life Skills

Written by Keilly Swift

Discover how you can become the awesome person you want to be with this guide to essential life...

K - 4th
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The Big Book of Jobs

Written by Hana Mokrosova and Helena Harastova and Illustrated by Elena Pokaleva

After answering questions provided on the content page that offers a variety of different interests...

1st - 4th
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Computer Programmer (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Computer programmers code new apps, games, and more! This low-level title explores the jobs of...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Climate Scientist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Climate scientists do important work. They study weather patterns and look at the impact of climate...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Chemist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Chemistry is all around us! In this title, young readers will explore how chemists study this...

Pre-K - 2nd
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Botanist (Careers in STEM: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Botanists are scientists who study plants. They look at how plants grow best and how people can use...

K - 2nd
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Astronomer (Careers in Stem: Blastoff! Readers, Level 3)

Written by Elizabeth Noll

Astronomers study the planets, stars, and other objects of space. They peer into galaxies and track...

K - 2nd
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Architect (Careers in STEM: Blastoff Readers, Level 3)

Written by Kate Moening

Architects design houses, bridges, and more. They make buildings beautiful and safe! But what...

K - 2nd
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111 Trees: How One Village Celebrates the Birth of Every Girl

Written by Rina Singh and Illustrated by Marianne Ferrer

In a small village in India, a boy grows up to make a huge difference in his community by planting...

K - 3rd
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The Book Itch: Freedom, Truth & Harlem's Greatest Bookstore

Written by Vaunda Micheaux Nelson and Illustrated by R. Gregory Christie

In the 1930s, Lewis's dad, Lewis Michaux Sr., had an itch he needed to scratch―a book itch. How to...

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The Seed of Compassion: Lessons from the Life and Teachings of His Holiness the Dalai Lama

Written by His Holiness The Dalai Lama and Illustrated by Bao Luu

One of today's most inspiring world leaders was once an ordinary child named Lhamo Thondup. In a...

Pre-K - 3rd
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Drumbeat In Our Feet

Written by Patricia A. Keeler & Júlio Leitão and Illustrated by Patricia A. Keeler

A journey into the deep-rooted traditions, artistry, and energetic spirit that make up the world of...

1st - 6th

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