Books in Be the Change! Shaping Your Community series

No one should take for granted the fact that Americans have the opportunity to say what we feel about issues. Young readers are taught in the social studies curriculum to engage in their community and be an active citizen, but how can they when they can't yet vote? This book teaches both the history of and necessity for activism in our society through easy-to-understand language. Each spread is complemented with a sidebar, many of which are directed right at young readers.

"Citizen science--when scientists need observations from ordinary people to build a database and complete research--is hot right now in many science fields. Climate change, migration patterns, plant growth, population changes, and more require an all-hands-on-deck approach to data gathering that allows even young readers to participate in scientific pursuits. But how? This book, written by a veteran teacher, answers all the questions children have about how, where, and why it's so important to engage in citizen science. Accessible language and web resources throughout the text point young readers in the right direction!"--

The planet needs help now more than ever. Habitats are at risk across the globe, and need our help to sustain the plant and animal life that depend on them. So many books for young readers talk about species that need conservation help, but there's little in the way of showing readers how they can actually help at their age. This book will not only inspire, but also direct young readers on how to act, helping the species they care about in their community. Students are called to action with Your Turn! sidebars throughout the text.

Mentorship is an informal building block of modern civilization. For society to remain viable, it is essential that people help others and pass on skills and lessons. But how can young readers participate in this process? This book explains through the use of many examples just how easy it is for students to begin mentoring at any age. The work further engages through the use of Your Turn! sidebars directed at the reader and by connecting common experiences they've had to the act of mentoring.

Mentorship is an informal building block of modern civilization. For society to remain viable, it is essential that people help others and pass on skills and lessons. But how can young readers participate in this process? This book explains through the use of many examples just how easy it is for students to begin mentoring at any age. The work further engages through the use of Your Turn! sidebars directed at the reader and by connecting common experiences they've had to the act of mentoring.

The planet needs help now more than ever. Habitats are at risk across the globe, and need our help to sustain the plant and animal life that depend on them. So many books for young readers talk about species that need conservation help, but there's little in the way of showing readers how they can actually help at their age. This book will not only inspire, but also direct young readers on how to act, helping the species they care about in their community. Students are called to action with Your Turn! sidebars throughout the text.

No one should take for granted the fact that Americans have the opportunity to say what we feel about issues. Young readers are taught in the social studies curriculum to engage in their community and be an active citizen, but how can they when they can't yet vote? This book teaches both the history of and necessity for activism in our society through easy-to-understand language. Each spread is complemented with a sidebar, many of which are directed right at young readers.