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Books with title YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

  • You Were Made to Make a Difference

    Max Lucado, Jenna Lucado Bishop

    Paperback (Thomas Nelson, Sept. 12, 2010)
    Want to change theworld? Did you know You Were Made to Makea Difference?This adaptation of OutliveYour Life for teens offers practical tips youth can take out into theircommunity to make a difference, plus real-life stories about those who havedone just that. Teens learn that God can use them to make a difference rightnow. He wants to use them today, without waiting for them to be older,stronger, richer, or even more “together.” God can use their minds, theirspirits, and their hands and feet to make permanent change for His kingdom.Also included are valuable resources, interesting factsabout the needy in the world and how little it takes to make a big difference, andother interactive elements such as journaling opportunities for writingpersonal ideas and service goals. Teens will learn that their role in life is bigger thanthemselves, and that they’re not too young to make a difference for God.Meets national education standards.
  • Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference

    Chelsea Clinton

    Hardcover (Philomel Books, Oct. 2, 2018)
    For the youngest activists among us, a book geared just for them full of facts, stories, and tips on how to change the world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Clinton.What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can I eat healthy? Why do I need to cover my mouth when I cough? What do I do if I'm being bullied?With information on problems both large and small, Chelsea Clinton breaks down the concepts of health, hunger, climate change, endangered species and bullying, so that readers can understand the world around them, and how they can make a difference in their own lives, as well as in their communities and the world at large. With comic drawings to illustrate Clinton's words, photographs of real live kids who are making a difference today, and lists of ways to get involved, this book is the perfect introduction to young activists who want to make the world a better place.A book equally important and welcome for any elementary school kid, the Cub Scout and Girl Scout set, and for moms who want to raise socially active children.Praise for Start Now!:* "A must-have title for school and public libraries as well as young activists' home collections." --Kirkus Reviews"There's a lot of interesting information here, and teachers may want to use this to spark class discussions." --Booklist
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  • You Were Made to Make a Difference

    Jenna Lucado Bishop, Max Lucado, Natalie Gillespie, Thomas Nelson

    Audiobook (Thomas Nelson, Oct. 1, 2019)
    Want to change the world? Did you know You Were Made to Make a Difference? This adaptation of Outlive Your Life for teens offers practical tips youth can take out into their community to make a difference, plus real-life stories about those who have done just that. Teens learn that God can use them to make a difference right now. He wants to use them today, without waiting for them to be older, stronger, richer, or even more "together". God can use their minds, their spirits, and their hands and feet to make permanent change for his kingdom. Also included are valuable resources, interesting facts about the needy in the world and how little it takes to make a big difference, and other interactive elements such as journaling opportunities for writing personal ideas and service goals. Teens will learn that their role in life is bigger than themselves, and that they're not too young to make a difference for God. Meets national education standards.
  • Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference

    Chelsea Clinton

    Paperback (Puffin Books, Jan. 14, 2020)
    For the youngest activists among us, a book geared just for them full of facts, stories, and tips on how to change the world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Clinton.What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can I eat healthy? Why do I need to cover my mouth when I cough? What do I do if I'm being bullied?With information on problems both large and small, Chelsea Clinton breaks down the concepts of health, hunger, climate change, endangered species and bullying, so that readers can understand the world around them, and how they can make a difference in their own lives, as well as in their communities and the world at large. With comic drawings to illustrate Clinton's words, photographs of real live kids who are making a difference today, and lists of ways to get involved, this book is the perfect introduction to young activists who want to make the world a better place.A book equally important and welcome for any elementary school kid, the Cub Scout and Girl Scout set, and for moms who want to raise socially active children.Praise for Start Now!:* "A must-have title for school and public libraries as well as young activists' home collections." --Kirkus Reviews"There's a lot of interesting information here, and teachers may want to use this to spark class discussions." --Booklist
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  • Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference

    Chelsea Clinton, Listening Library

    Audiobook (Listening Library, Oct. 2, 2018)
    For the youngest activists among us, a book geared just for them full of facts, stories, and tips on how to change the world, from number one New York Times best-selling author Chelsea Clinton. What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can I eat healthy? Why do I need to cover my mouth when I cough? What do I do if I'm being bullied? With information on problems both large and small, Chelsea Clinton breaks down the concepts of health, hunger, climate change, endangered species, and bullying so that listeners can understand the world around them and how they can make a difference in their own lives, as well as in their communities and the world at large. This book is the perfect introduction to young activists who want to make the world a better place. An audiobook equally important and welcome for any elementary school kid, the Cub Scout and Girl Scout set, and for moms who want to raise socially active children.
  • YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

    Edward Packard

    Paperback (Skylark, Jan. 1, 1990)
    As young readers follow the story of Martin Luther King, Jr.'s life they learn about his fight for civil rights for all citizens, and his significance in their own lives.
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  • You Can Make a Difference

    Tony Campolo

    eBook (Thomas Nelson, Oct. 21, 2008)
    Graduates are looking for a challenge. Filled with superb stories that are inspiring, funny, even sad, this passionate book issues such a challenge. Master-communicator Tony Campolo wants every young Christian to know, "You Can Make a Difference." In four hard-hitting, humorous presentations he galvanizes high school and college students to live lives of total commitment to Christ, to move beyond warm fuzzies and good intentions, and to set a course for a lifetime of spiritual adventure. The perfect gift for any Christian who is finishing school.
  • Start Now!: You Can Make a Difference

    Chelsea Clinton

    eBook (Philomel Books, Oct. 2, 2018)
    For the youngest activists among us, a book geared just for them full of facts, stories, and tips on how to change the world, from #1 New York Times bestselling author Chelsea Clinton.What can I do to help save endangered animals? How can I eat healthy? Why do I need to cover my mouth when I cough? What do I do if I'm being bullied?With information on problems both large and small, Chelsea Clinton breaks down the concepts of health, hunger, climate change, endangered species and bullying, so that readers can understand the world around them, and how they can make a difference in their own lives, as well as in their communities and the world at large. With comic drawings to illustrate Clinton's words, photographs of real live kids who are making a difference today, and lists of ways to get involved, this book is the perfect introduction to young activists who want to make the world a better place.A book equally important and welcome for any elementary school kid, the Cub Scout and Girl Scout set, and for moms who want to raise socially active children.Praise for Start Now!:* "A must-have title for school and public libraries as well as young activists' home collections." --Kirkus Reviews"There's a lot of interesting information here, and teachers may want to use this to spark class discussions." --Booklist
  • You Were Made to Make a Difference

    Max Lucado, Jenna Lucado Bishop

    eBook (Thomas Nelson, Sept. 12, 2010)
    Want to change the world? Did you know You Were Made to Make a Difference? This adaptation of Outlive Your Life for teens offers practical tips youth can take out into their community to make a difference, plus real-life stories about those who have done just that. Teens learn that God can use them to make a difference right now. He wants to use them today, without waiting for them to be older, stronger, richer, or even more “together.” God can use their minds, their spirits, and their hands and feet to make permanent change for His kingdom. Also included are valuable resources, interesting facts about the needy in the world and how little it takes to make a big difference, and other interactive elements such as journaling opportunities for writing personal ideas and service goals. Teens will learn that their role in life is bigger than themselves, and that they’re not too young to make a difference for God.Meets national education standards.
  • I CAN Make a Difference

    Miriam Laundry, Jenniffer Julich

    Hardcover (Laundry Books, Nov. 29, 2014)
    Alex cannot believe it! He and his classmates are going to be given ten dollars each! Finally, Alex can buy that brand new basketball he's been wanting! But his fun gets fouled when he discovers that he must spend his gift to make a difference in someone else's life. And, to make matters even worse, Alex loses his money! How is he ever going to make a difference now?
  • Plastic Sucks! You Can Make A Difference

    Dougie Poynter

    eBook (Macmillan Children's Books, Sept. 5, 2019)
    How can YOU help save our planet? This awesome and inspiring guide, written by McFly bassist and environmental activist Dougie Poynter, will show you how to get involved in the mission to cut out single-use plastic.Plastic is everywhere and it sucks. It fills up our oceans, endangers our wildlife and never goes away. So it's time to take action, find ways to cut down our plastic use and help protect our environment. Together we can make a difference!As a lifelong supporter of environmental causes and a key player in the campaign to ban microbeads in the UK, Dougie is always on the hunt for ways to reduce and replace plastic. This campaigning book, his first solo authored project, draws on his own experiences in the fight against plastic waste – the problems he's encountered and the solutions he's found. It covers the history of plastic, introduces us to some key campaigners and eco entrepreneurs and is full of top tips and infographics. The clear and easy steps in Plastic Sucks! You Can Make a Difference show us how we can all make small changes and become champions for our planet.Includes contributions from:- Adam Lowry, founder of Method- Amanda Keetley, founder of Less Plastic UK- Anna Cummins and Marcus Eriksen, founders of 5 Gyres- Blue Ollis- Dara McAnulty- Edwin Broni-Mensah, founder of GiveMeTap- Emily Penn- James Robson and Andy Bool, Sea Life and Sea Life Trust- Jonathon Porritt- Josh White and Perry Fielding, co-founders of CanO Water- Kate Arnell- Lauren St John- Lucy Woodall- Will Travers, president of Born Free
  • I Can Make a Difference!

    Jessica Pegis

    Paperback (Crabtree Publishing Company, Sept. 26, 2016)
    Motivating text and real-world examples introduce readers to the concept of community service. Readers will discover ways that people in communities can work together to solve problems and create positive change. Inspiring stories that show children participating in civic action will empower and encourage young readers to believe in their own abilities to make a difference.
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