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020842
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New York, Free Press, 2005.
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390pGreen spine
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The ultimate answer for anyone who has ever asked "how can I make a difference?", this ingenious handbook shows how the smallest actions can impact on your local community and the wider world.
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9780743297783 Pb.
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012383
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Florida, Health communications, 2002.
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xx, 361pWhite spine
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First person accounts of volunteer work with stories to celebrate the spirit of comunity, caring and courage.
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9780757300146 Pb.
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ID:
019779
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
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32pBlack Spine
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I can make a difference
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There are animals that need help both in your local area and in other parts of the world. Learn how you can volunteer to look after animals or the habitats they live in, and how you can raise money so that other people can do these things.
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9781406234398 Hb.
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019777
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
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32pBlack Spine
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I can make a difference
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Provides information and steps to help family and friends, including doing chores, babysitting, and visiting.
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9781406234404 Hb.
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019780
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
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32pBlack Spine
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I can make a difference
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Learn about ways in which you can help to make their community better.
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9781406234411 Hb.
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018615 | 302.14/PAR | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
019775
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London, Raintree Publishers, 2012.
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32pBlack Spine
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I can make a difference
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Explains what volunteering is, why it is important, and how we can volunteer to help the environment.
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9781406234428 Hb.
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009614
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2002
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USA, Sunburst, 1993.
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x, 166pOcre Spine
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A collection of essays about children who have made notable achievements, arranged in the categories "Taking a Stand," "Reaching Out to Others," "Healing the Earth," and "Creating a Safer Future," accompanied by a handbook for young activists.
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Preface
A History: Young Activists Who Went Before You
Part One Young People Who Are Making a Difference
TAKING A STAND
Neto Villareal and Andy Percifield : A young football star and a student leader work together to stand up to racist fans.
Sarah Rosen : An Indiana sixth-grader fights sexism in her school.
Norvell Smith : A girl stands up to gangs in Chicago.
John DeMarco : A thirteen-year-old Philadelphian risks his own safety and happiness to report a neighborhood crime.
REACHING OUT TO OTHERS
Justin Lebo : A New Jersey boy rebuilds bikes and gives them away to kids without wheels. Dwaina Brooks : A fifth-grader feeds the homeless people of Dallas, Texas.
Beni Seballos : A California teenager conquers her fear and learns to help elderly patients with serious diseases.
James Ale : After seeing his friend hit by a car, a nine-year-old Florida boy persuades city officials to build a park in a crowded neighborhood.
HEALING THE EARTH
Andrew Holleman : A twelve-year-old boy outhustles a developer to save a precious place. Founders of the Children's Rain Forest : Gradeschoolers from Sweden start a multimillion-dollar fund drive to preserve rain forest land in Costa Rica.
Joel Rubin : A Maine teenager takes on a giant corporation to save dolphins.
CREATING A SAFER FUTURE
Arn Chorn : A Cambodian boy who was taken from his family and turned into a soldier uses the story of his life to build hope for children.
Linda Warsaw and Kids Against Crime : A California girl turns her nightmare into a national support group for young people.
The Children's Statue for Peace : Hundreds of New Mexico kids set out to build a statue for peace in the birthplace of the atom bomb.
Part Two: How They're Doing It: A Handbook for Young Activists
Section One: Why Get Involved?
Section Two: How to Get Started
Choose a Project You Really Care About
Find Others to Work With
Write a Vision Statement
Don't Let Adults Take Over
Research Before You Plunge
Develop Your Own Information
Create a Work Plan
Section Three: Ten Tools for Change
Write a Letter
Use a Petition to Build Support
Speak Out
Use the Media
Ask for Money and Other Support
Boycott
Lobby
Help Elect Whom You Want
Protest and Demonstrate
Negotiate
Section Four: Using the Tools Together
Section Five: Resources
Thank-You and Photo Credits
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9780374336226 Pb.
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010024 | 361.37083/HOO | Main | On Shelf | Teacher Resources | Teacher Resource |
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ID:
003524
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Great Britain, Hodder Wayland, 2003.
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48pBlack and Orange Spine
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World Watch
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The global organizations at the centre of the books in this series attempt to confront critical quality-of-life issues for all of humanity. They raise awareness and challenge conplacency, fight for causes and influence political and social decisions. This book describes the history and structure of the Red Cross Movement and examines its neutral humanitarian values and activities. Also describes the impact of the movement's International work and the challenges it faces in future.
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The Red Cross Takes Action
The History of the Movement
How the Movement Works
Challenges for the Movement
Action in Wartime
The Movement in the Communitity
The Future
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0750243325 Hb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
002772 | 361.7/BIN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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