Search Results: Returned 11 Results, Displaying Titles 1 - 11
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-- One hundred and eleven trees[2020]., Juvenile, Kids Can Press Call No: 305.42 0954 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKid.Summary Note: "Based on a true story, this book celebrates environmental sustainability, community activism and ecofeminism. This is the story of Sundar Paliwal, who is from a small Indian village ruled by ancient customs. As he grows to be a man, Sundar suffers much heartbreak and decides it is time for change to come to his village. Sundar is determined to live in a place where girls are valued as much as boys and where the land is not devastated by irresponsible mining. Sundar's plan? To celebrate the birth of every girl with the planting of 111 trees. Though many villagers resist at first, Sundar slowly gains their support. And today, there are over a quarter of a million trees in his village, providing food, water and opportunities for women to earn a living. His efforts have turned a once barren and deforested landscape into a fertile and prosperous one where girls can thrive"--Provided by the publisher.
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Juvenile Call No: 355 HUMPHREYS Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKid.Summary Note: Presents the first-hand account of Michel Chikwanine, about his experiences as a five-year-old boy in the Democratic Republic of Congo in 1993, when soldiers forced him and his friends to train to be child soldiers in their war. Explores how Michel escaped the rebel militia and how he has made a new life for himself and his family in Canada.
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[2015]., Pre-adolescent, Kids Can Press Call No: B Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKidSummary Note: In 1993, Congolese guerrillas kidnapped five-year-old Michel Chikwanine and made him a soldier. Michel eventually escaped, but his struggles weren't over.
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[2017], Primary, Kids Can Press Call No: 639.97 96713 92 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKid.Summary Note: Inspired by the real-life Aaron and Zambezi at the Lilayi Elephant Nursery in Zambia, this moving story is about an unlikely friendship between a boy and the orphaned elephant he saved.
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c2009., Primary, Kids Can Press Call No: 320.4 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKidSummary Note: This book teaches readers the basics of building a nation and highlights events that have shaped countries throughout history.
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c2009., Pre-adolescent, Kids Can Press Call No: 304.60973 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKidSummary Note: Shrinks America down to a village of 100 people and then provides a statistical analysis of American ethnic origins, religion, occupations, wealth, and more.
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c2009., Juvenile, Kids Can Press Call No: 304.6 SMI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKid.
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c2011., Primary, Kids Can Press Call No: 304.6 Edition: 2nd ed. Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKidSummary Note: Takes a look at the whole world of more than 6 billion people put in a village of 100 to observe the people, how they live, and the problems that they face.
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c2011., Pre-adolescent, Kids Can Press Call No: 305.23 Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKidSummary Note: Meet the children of the world and see how they are the same and how they are different.
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c2011., Pre-adolescent, Kids Can Press Call No: 305.23 SMI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKidSummary Note: Looks at how children live in countries around the world, discusses whether their basic needs for clean air and water, adequate food, health care, and education are being met, and shares stories of individual children.
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[2019]., Juvenile, Kids Can Press Call No: 599.7 BEAR OLI Availability:1 of 1 At Location(s) Series Title: CitizenKid.Summary Note: "As a child, Simon Jackson found navigating the world of the school playground difficult. He felt most at home in the woodlands, learning about and photographing wildlife. As a teenager, he became fascinated with spirit bears, a rare subspecies of black bear with creamy white fur. These elusive creatures were losing their habitat to deforestation, and Simon knew he had to do something to protect them. He decided he would become the voice for the spirit bears. But first, he would have to find his own. Carmen Oliver's inspiring true story is based on the early life of Simon Jackson, who founded the Spirit Bear Youth Coalition. On his remarkable journey to protect the spirit bears, he met Dr. Jane Goodall and eventually hiked the Great Bear Rainforest--the home of these elusive animals. Katy Dockrill's captivating art adds depth and beauty to the story. Photos and additional details about Simon Jackson's life and about spirit bears are included in the end matter. Part of the CitizenKid collection, this book demonstrates how one child can be a voice for change. Simon's story is an excellent example of growth mindset at work, highlighting personal growth and overcoming obstacles through activism"--Provided by the publisher.
