communities

Join the pups of PAW Patrol to meet the different kinds of people working to make your community a great, safe place to be.

"Explores how people gather in groups of all kinds to fulfill the basic human need for companionship . . . [and] examines the many ways we are the same, no matter where we live"--Provided by publisher.

Introduces the reader to all sides of contemporary controversies about police training and excessive force in an objective and comprehensive way.

Simple text and photographs describe what it is like to live in a rural community.

"Counting up from one stuffed pi?ata to ten hefty hens--and always counting on each other--children are encouraged to recognize the value of their community, the joys inherent in healthy eco-friendly activities, and the agency they possess to make change. A broad and inspiring vision of diversity is told through stories in words and pictures. And of course, there is a duck to find on every page!"--OCLC.

"Life at Flint Hill Elementary School may seem normal, but seven friends soon find themselves on a path to crack the code for an epic life. Whether they're chasing their dreams on stage, searching for an elusive monster fish, or running a makeshift business out of a tree house, can these heroes find a way to work together to change their community?"--Back cover.

Text and color illustrations explore different kinds of communities, including suburban life and relationships with neighbors and other people who work and live there.

"Provides several practical examples of ways young readers can demonstrate that they care about their communities. From helping to care for community gardens to participating in community clean-up events, readers will learn the value of becoming active citizens in their communities."--Publisher.

Introduces man-made resources--such as dams, bridges, roads, and buildings--as well as renewable and non-renewable natural resources--including soil, water, forests, and energy--and discusses how such resources affect a community's health and the the prosperity and opportunities of its members.

"Walking his dog at dusk, one boy catches glimpses of the lives around him in this lovely ode to autumn evenings, exploring your neighborhood, and coming home"--OCLC.