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HANDS-ON ECOLOGY
Real Life Activities for Kids
By Colleen Kessler
 Hands-On Ecology develops children’s fascination with their world by giving them a front-row seat in the exploration of various ecological habitats. This book gives teachers the tools they need to create an extensive, in-depth study of ecology, including background information on ecosystems, how to set up a hands-on study of their local ecosystem, a look at how human populations affect the environment, and viable ways classrooms can contribute to conservationism.
(AL 558) 168 pages $19.95
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The Teen Guide To Global Action
How to Connect with Others (Near & Far) to Create Social Change
By Barbara A. Lewis
 Kids everywhere are deciding they can’t wait to become adults to change the world. They’re acting right now to fight hunger and poverty, promote health and human rights, save the environment, and work for peace. This book includes real-life stories to inspire young readers, plus a rich menu of opportunities for service, activities, resources and userfriendly tools to help put their own volunteer spirit into practice.
(AL 544) 144 pages $12.95
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A Kids’ Guide To Helping Others Read And Succeed
How to Take Action
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.
 Kids learn about literacy—the ability to read, write, and comprehend. They explore ways to improve the literacy of others and learn what others (including young people) are doing to help. Includes write-on pages, resources, and more. A hands-on, get-involved student workbook to use as a stand-alone, or in conjunction with The Complete Guide to Service Learning.
AL 545 48 page $6.95
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SERVICE LEARNING: Proven Practical Ways to Engage Students in Civic Responsibility, Academic Curriculum, & Social Action
By Cathryn Berger Kaye, M.A.
AL 477; 176 PAGES; $32.99
 A treasury of activities, ideas, quotes, reflections, resources, hundreds of annotated “Bookshelf” recommendations, and author interviews, presented within a curricular context and organized by theme. This eloquent, exhilarating guide can help teachers and youth workers engage young hearts and minds in reaching out and giving back. Be sure to include the companion CD-ROM.
THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO SERVICE LEARNING CD-ROM
AL 478; $17.95
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The Kid's Guide To Service Projects: Over 500 Service Ideas for Young People Who Want To Make A Difference
Barbara A. Lewis
 The Kid's Guide To Service Projects will inspire young people of all ages to get involved and make a difference. Kids can choose from a variety of topics--animals, community development, crime fighting, the environment, friendship, hunger, literacy, politics and government, safety, transportation, and more--our use the suggestions to brainstorm their own ideas. One section provides instructions for each step.
AL 271; 176 pages; $13.99
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The Kid's Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose & Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action
Barbara A. Lewis
Newly revised, expanded, and updated, this award-winning guide includes everything kids need to make a difference in the world, from inspiring true stories to fill-out forms and up-to-date resources.
AL 223; 208 pages; $18.95
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