[PDF] Real Kids Real Stories Real Change eBook

Author : Garth Sundem
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 177 pages
File Size : 44,71 MB
Release : 2014-11-17
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 157542763X

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Eleven-year-old Tilly saved lives in Thailand by warning people that a tsunami was coming. Fifteen-year-old Malika fought against segregation in her Alabama town. Ten-year-old Jean-Dominic won a battle against pesticides—and the cancer they caused in his body. Six-year-old Ryan raised $800,000 to drill water wells in Africa. And twelve-year-old Haruka invented a new environmentally friendly way to scoop dog poop. With the right role models, any child can be a hero. Thirty true stories profile kids who used their heads, their hearts, their courage, and sometimes their stubbornness to help others and do extraordinary things. As young readers meet these boys and girls from around the world, they may wonder, “What kind of hero lives inside of me?”

Author : Garth Sundem
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 32,68 MB
Release : 2017-01-10
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1631981269

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A follow-up to the popular Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Change, this inspiring sequel spans the globe again with true accounts of ordinary kids showing extraordinary character. Thirty short inspirational stories are divided into six character traits (courage, creativity, kindness, persistence, resilience, and responsibility), and feature kids facing adversity from bullying in an American middle school to surviving persecution in the war-torn streets of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Readers will see how every choice they make is a chance to build character and show the world who they really are. Available online: Free Leader’s Guide at freespirit.com/leader

Author : Garth Sundem
Publisher : Free Spirit Publishing
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 34,25 MB
Release : 2020-02-14
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1631982788

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Inspiring true stories of kids from around the world of kids who have overcome obstacles to create success for themselves. The third installment in the Real Kids, Real Stories collection again travels the world with inspirational short stories of young people who overcame adversity and persevered in the face of extreme challenges. Soosan Firooz broke barriers to become Afghanistan’s first female rapper and speaks out about the oppression and hardships women in her country must overcome. David Omondi in Kenya built his own radio station despite a lack of resources. And Kevin Breel speaks out about his own depression to help save lives. The thirty short stories in Real Kids, Real Stories, Real Challenges will inspire readers to believe in themselves, strive for success, overcome obstacles, and create change in the world—even when faced with a challenge. Note: Several stories in this book address intense and serious situations, which some readers may find unsettling.

Author : Cecilia Minden
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 19,61 MB
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 160279930X

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Level 3 guided reader that helps kids understand the importance of consuming less and the impact that has on keeping the earth healthy.

Author : Cecilia Minden
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 42,84 MB
Release : 2010-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1602799288

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Level 3 guided reader that helps educate young readers on the importance of recycling and what they can do to help protect the earth's resources.

Author : Anne Jankeliowitch
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 146 pages
File Size : 48,82 MB
Release : 2014-09-02
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1402295340

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The inspiring stories of 45 young heroes who have made an impact on our planet. Forty-five young people from around the world (including twelve from the U.S. and four from Canada) are doing something every day to make the world a better place. They discovered issues that concerned them and did something about it. With skills ranging from singing, drawing, and painting to fund-raising, public demonstrations, and events, they have fought climate change and pollution, and worked to protect animals and their natural habitats. This inspiring book also includes reference materials and suggestions on how readers can get involved.

Author : Andreas Schroeder
Publisher : Annick Press
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 34,19 MB
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1554515874

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As long as there have been people willing to believe the unbelievable, people have been duped. In the best storytelling tradition, readers can follow the tales of: • How the Nazis planned to destroy the British economy during World War II by flooding the world with millions of fake British banknotes • How an infamous radio broadcast had American citizens convinced that Martians were invading the country • How one of the 20th century’s most elaborate scams — conducting tours to the lost Tasaday tribe in the Philippines — fooled the world’s media and top scientists for nearly a decade. The author’s fascination with the boldness and inventiveness of the swindlers, as well as their motives, makes for a compelling read. The stories instill a sense of disbelief, amusement and even grudging admiration for these ingenious scam artists who often (but not always) meet a bad end. Accompanied by graphic-style artwork, each tale offers a great escape for readers drawn to true stories presented in a lively fashion.

Author : Heidi Poelman
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 17 pages
File Size : 25,45 MB
Release : 2018-10-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1641707585

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From the ranging curiosity of Leonardo da Vinci to the dedication and sacrifice of Marie Curie, Inventors Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brilliant people who taught us the meaning of perseverance and innovation. Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of nine renowned inventors from around the world: Cai Lun, Leonardo da Vinci, Marie Curie, Thomas Edison, Orville and Wilbur Wright, Grace Hopper, Johannes Gutenberg, and Louis Pasteur. Inspire your own little inventor with the words of these inventive heroes who changed the world.

Author : Sharon Salzberg
Publisher : Flatiron Books
Page : 120 pages
File Size : 34,92 MB
Release : 2020-09-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 125031058X

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From one of most prominent figures in the field of meditation comes a guidebook for how to use mindfulness to build our inner strength, find balance, and help create a better world. In today’s fractured world, we’re constantly flooded with breaking news that causes anger, grief, and pain. People are feeling more stressed out than ever, and in the face of this fear and anxiety they can feel so burnt out and overwhelmed that they end up frozen in their tracks and unable to do anything. In Real Change, Sharon Salzberg, a leading expert in lovingkindness meditation, shares sage advice and indispensable techniques to help free ourselves from these negative feelings and actions. She teaches us that meditation is not a replacement for action, but rather a way to practice generosity with ourselves and summon the courage to break through boundaries, reconnect to a movement that’s bigger than ourselves, and have the energy to stay active. Consulting with veteran activists and social-change agents in a variety of fields, Salzberg collects and shares their wisdom and offers the best practical advice to foster transformation in both ourselves and in society. To help tame our inner landscape or chaos, Salzberg offers mindfulness practices that will help readers cultivate a sense of agency and stay engaged in the long-term struggle for social change. Whether you’re resolving conflicts with a crotchety neighbor or combating global warming, Real Change will provide the fundamental principles and mindfulness practices to help guide you to the clarity and confidence to lift a foot and take the next step into a better world.

Author : Natascha Biebow
Publisher : HMH Books For Young Readers
Page : 45 pages
File Size : 46,5 MB
Release : 2019
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 132886684X

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Celebrating the inventor of the Crayola crayon! This gloriously illustrated picture book biography tells the inspiring story of Edwin Binney, the inventor of one of the world's most beloved toys. A perfect fit among favorites like The Day the Crayons QuitandBalloons Over Broadway. purple mountains' majesty, mauvelous, jungle green, razzmatazz... What child doesn't love to hold a crayon in their hands? But children didn't always have such magical boxes of crayons. Before Edwin Binney set out to change things, children couldn't really even draw in color. Here's the true story of an inventor who so loved nature's vibrant colors that he found a way to bring the outside world to children - in a bright green box for only a nickel! With experimentation, and a special knack for listening, Edwin Binney and his dynamic team at Crayola created one of the world's most enduring, best-loved childhood toys - empowering children to dream in COLOR!