Can We Help?: Kids Volunteering to Help Their Communities

by George Ancona

Other authorsGeorge Ancona (Illustrator)
Hardcover, 2015

Library's review

Looking to launch a service-learning project? This informational book has real world examples of kids working to make a difference in their communities.

Tags

NCSS Standards Theme--Individuals-Groups-Institutions, NCSS Standards Theme--Civic Ideals and Practices, Contemporary Issues, Reading Level-Primary (K-2)Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5), Reading Level-Primary (K-2), Reading Level-Intermediate (3-5)

Genres

Collection

Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People

Publication

Candlewick (2015), 48 pages

Description

Describes how children can help their communities in different ways, from tending a community garden and training service dogs to volunteering to help people with disabilities and mentoring younger students.

Awards

NCSS/CBC Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (2016)
Best Children's Picture Books of the Year in Spanish (2020)

Language

English

Original language

English

Pages

48

Physical description

48 p.; 11.06 inches

ISBN

9780763673673

DDC/MDS

361.37

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