toleration

Rebecca Rubin, the daughter of Russian Jewish immigrants living in New York in 1914, does not know what to do when her teacher assigns the class to make Christmas decorations which she is sure will upset her family, but she gets some good advice from an unexpected place.

Having lost their home, a fox and her daughter move in with a badger and his three children, but when the youngsters throw a big party hoping to prove that they are incompatible, their plan backfires.

Zak has autism, so he sometimes responds to the world around him in unconventional ways. As he describes his point of view, young readers gain a better understanding of his behaviors and learn valuable lessons about patience, tolerance, and understanding"--Provided by publisher.

An old red oak tree tells how he and his crow friend, Bongo, help their human neighbors get along after a threat against an immigrant family is carved into the tree's trunk.

"Sixteen-year-old Jimi Corcoran and Del, her genetically altered best friend, fight for survival in a near-future society that is redefining what it means to be human"--Provided by publisher.

"Listening to and respecting others' viewpoints is a key element to fair and honest debate. Readers learn how respecting opposing viewpoints is active in today's society, how it shapes the legal process, and how people can apply this perspective to everyday conversations"--Publisher.

An old red oak tree tells how he and his crow friend, Bongo, help their human neighbors get along after a threat against an immigrant family is carved into the tree's trunk.

Told entirely in text messages, emails, and notes, best friends Prianka, Gabby, and Cecily find their friendship tested by busily planning a spring fair, bullying, and boys.

"Seven strategies that children can use to make an impact in their communities and promote peace and tolerance"--Provided by publisher.

Examines the foundations, causes, and types of prejudices as well as specific case studies on prejudice in action in the modern world. Includes information on key activists, politicians, religious leaders, as well as ordinary citizens that have played important roles in cases of prejudice in the world. Uses documents, speeches, letters and other sources to explain events related to prejudice.