social action

Presents essays from a variety of perspectives on activism, discussing such topics as whether or not activism should be taught in schools, the effectiveness of celebrity activists, and whether nonviolent activism can be successful.

Margaret Rose, a twelve year-old girl, is rescued from a summer camp by her two great uncles, who are creating a controversy with three giant towers built from scrap metal and glass in their back yard.

A collection of stories that demonstrate how people can make a difference by performing random acts of kindness.

Norman, his fellow seventh graders, and their home economics teacher campaign to save Fortuna Middle School, which has been slated for closure by the school board.

Discusses the concept of service learning in which young people gain knowledge and skills through volunteer work; and looks at how the concept applies to neighborhood chores.

Contains a collection of stories about real people who want to change the world for the better and are compassionate about things such as the homeless, human rights, the poor, and the sick.

Describes what social justice activism is and serves as a guide explaining how youth can make change in their world.

Little Critter gathers his friends to do volunteer work for neighbors in need and learns the community service can be both rewarding and fun.

Resource guide for children for learning political action skills that can help them make a difference in solving social problems at the community, state, and national levels.

Describes the many different types of volunteering available to girls and suggests how to participate, from babysitting and first aid to painting murals and keeping the environment clean.