Janet Wilson
Author
Publisher
Second Story Press
Pub. Date
[2010]
Language
English
Description
Profiles twelve children who have had an impact on the environment, from a Canadian girl who gave a major speech to a Malawian boy who brought electicity to his village and a Chinese boy who works to keep endangered animals from the market.
4) One peace
Author
Publisher
Orca Book Publishers
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Formats
Description
One Peace celebrates the "Power of One," and specifically the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace. Janet Wilson challenges today's children to strive to make a difference in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled and fascinating volume of portraits of many "heroes for today."
Canadian Craig Kielburger, who started Free the Children to help victims of child labor at the age of twelve, has...
Canadian Craig Kielburger, who started Free the Children to help victims of child labor at the age of twelve, has...
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
1992.
Language
English
Description
Patsy is the youngest in her family, and her siblings don't always appreciate what she does for them.
Patsy Small is the youngest in her family. Her brothers and sisters call her "the kindergarten baby" and "the lowly infant". Then Patsy discovers a unique way to get respect using the model town she's building. And her brothers and sisters begin to really appreciate Patsy for the first time. ... Full color.
14) Tiger flowers
Author
Publisher
Dial Books for Young Readers
Pub. Date
[1994]
Language
English
Description
When his uncle, Michael, dies of AIDS, Joel's dreams and thoughts of Michael keep his memory alive.
15) The math wiz
Author
Publisher
Viking
Pub. Date
1990.
Language
English
Description
Marty Malone is great at math, but finds out that he needs more than just math to tackle third grade problems like PE and making friends.
