How do our individual actions affect the world? From the Caldecott Honor author Molly Bang, author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed Sunlight Series, this is a simple story of our planet's…
Kindergarten-Grade 3-These books describe the history and work of groups that offer assistance with some of society's challenging problems. ASPCA tells about the history and functions of the organi…
Introduces the International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, providing information about their history, goals and campaigns, and the people who work and volunteer for the group.
Amnesty International promotes and protects the rights of people around the world. Discover how this organization is working toward a world in which every adult enjoys a basic human right to food a…
This reader takes a look at an average school day in the lives of children from seven countries, showing how they are all different and yet all the same. Full color.
Throughout history, there have been criminals notorious for their crimes and judges famous for upholding the law. This fantastic collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how these cri…
An introduction to get readers to faraway countries and people, as each organization dedicates itself to issues such as poverty, pollution, human rights, and world peace.
Save the Children is an international relief and development organization that was founded in 1919 and now operates in more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about how this organizati…
Highlights the history, membership, mission, goals, and achievements of Greenpeace. Includes human interest stories, maps, timelines, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.
Peace Corps workers are called volunteers because they do not work for money. Instead, they gain valuable life skills while they are away. Many learn foreign languages and important career skills. …