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Books in Character Education series

  • Superman Is a Good Citizen

    Christopher Harbo, Otis Frampton

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Feb. 1, 2018)
    With everything he does, Superman works to make Metropolis a better community. He respects the city's mayor and police and fire departments, working alongside them to fight against super villains like Lex Luthor. And as his alter ego, reporter Clark Kent, he's one of the city's most informed residents. Superman is a good citizen! Readers can learn more about what it takes to be a good citizen with DC Super Heroes and terminology from the Six Pillars of Character Education framework.
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  • Caring

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Paperback (Capstone Press, May 13, 2016)
    Describes caring as a virtue and suggests ways in which caring can be shown, such as recycling, donating to charity, helping others, and listening.
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  • Wonder Woman Is Respectful

    Christopher Harbo, Otis Frampton

    Paperback (Picture Window Books, Feb. 1, 2018)
    Wonder Woman is grateful for her Lasso of Truth, which helps her defeat her enemies. When she works to stop the villain Circe, she tries to find a peaceful solution, putting safety first. And when she partners with Batgirl and Supergirl, she appreciates their ideas and talents. Wonder Woman is respectful! DC Super Heroes and bright illustrations bring the terms and ideas from the Six Pillars of Character Education to life in this picture book all about respect.
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  • Character Education: Grades K-6 Year 2

    John Heidel, Marion Lyman-Mersereau, Jennifer Streams, Marta Drayton

    Paperback (Incentive Publications, Jan. 1, 1999)
    Book two in a four book series which encompases a complete two year program of character education. Each year encompasses nine universal values - one value for each month of the school year. These values are taught through lessons from a variuety of cultures. As students learn about and practice a value each day by reading stories, participating in class discussions, and planning community service projects, that value will find a place in and have a positive influence on their daily decisions and actions.
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  • Courage

    Lucia Raatma

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Describes the virtue of courage, or the strength to take risks and complete hard jobs such as trying new things, saying no, or performing in front of a group.
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  • Responsibility

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes responsibility as the virtue of being honest and suggests ways in which responsibility can be shown such as taking care of a pet, and completing homework and other school assignments.
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  • Patriotism

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2000)
    Describes patriotism as the virtue of being proud and loyal to the country and suggests ways in which patriotism can be shown such as learning the Pledge of Allegiance, flying the flag, and learning about how the government works.
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  • Friendliness

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 1999)
    Describes friendliness as the virtue of being kind and helpful and suggests ways in which friendliness can be shown such as playing with others, helping other people, and greeting one another.
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  • Generosity

    Lucia Raatma

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2002)
    Describes the virtue of generosity and suggests ways in which generosity can be shown such as giving and sharing with others, helping out, and volunteering.
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  • Forgiveness

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Library Binding (Capstone Press, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Describes the virtue of forgiveness and suggests ways in which forgiveness can be shown such as listening to others, apologizing, and learning from mistakes.
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  • Honesty

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes honesty as the virtue of being truthful and suggests ways in which honesty can be shown such as following rules, asking for help, and telling others how you feel.
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  • Friendliness

    Lucia Tarbox Raatma

    Paperback (Capstone Press, Sept. 1, 2001)
    Describes friendliness as the virtue of being kind and helpful and suggests ways in which friendliness can be shown such as playing with others, helping other people, and greeting one another.
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