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ID:
014457
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New York, Sunburst, 1976.
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Description |
32pGreen Spine
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Reading Rainbow Book
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Summary/Abstract |
On her way home from school, Pearl finds an unusual bone that has unexpected powers.
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9780374403584 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014191 | FIC/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
014434
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New York, Sunburst, 1977.
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Description |
28pWhite Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
When Caleb finds himself transformed into a dog and is unable to tell his wife his true identity, he decides to become her companion.
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9780374410384 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014203 | FIC/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
017572
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Massachusetts, Sunburst, 1993.
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Description |
180pGreen Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
While on an expedition with his uncle in the jungles of Borneo in 1920, fifteen-year-old Harry Windsor is captured by Bayang, a young Iban tribesman, who believes that Harry has some power to help him and an outcast Iban girl on their dream quest.
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9780374417024 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
016887 | FIC/BOS | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
009614
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Edition |
2002
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Publication |
USA, Sunburst, 1993.
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Description |
x, 166pOcre Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
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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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
010024 | 361.37083/HOO | Main | On Shelf | Teacher Resources | Teacher Resource |
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ID:
014410
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New York, Sunburst, 1997.
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42pBeige Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
In her determination to prove that an American can win the contest for the war effort, Nim does something which leaves her Chinese grandfather both bewildered and proud.
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9780374455064 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
014158 | FIC/LEE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
019229
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Real thief
/ Steig, William; Steig, William (ill.)
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1973
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Toronto, Sunburst, 1973.
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Description |
58pBeige Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
When Gawain the goose is deserted by his friends after being unjustly convicted of stealing from his beloved king, the real thief is tortured by his conscience.
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0374462089 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
018205 | FIC/STE | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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ID:
007401
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Publication |
USA, Sunburst, 1973.
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Description |
30pWhite Spine
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Summary/Abstract |
As each animal boasts of the qualities he feels make him especially worthy to go on Noah’s ark, Noah takes a particular liking to the dove.
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0374483825 Pb.
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Accession# | Call# | Current Location | Status | Policy | Location |
007796 | FIC/SIN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
011725 | FIC/SIN | Main | On Shelf | General | |
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