responsibility

Sally tries hard to do what her parents want her to do, such as eating her carrots, taking care of her bike, brushing her teeth, and not sucking her thumb. Includes a vocabulary list, discussion questions, and a note to grownups.

Presents a biography, stressing the value of responsibility, of the Afro-American who was instrumental in the establishment of the United Nations.

Emma tries to help her parents understand that, although their beloved new nanny has made a few mistakes, no one can behave perfectly responsibly all the time.

Explains what good work habits are and tells how to foster them on the job.

After learning about the American Revolution on a family trip to Boston, Judy Moody makes her own Declaration of Independence and tries to prove that she is responsible enough to have more freedoms, such as a larger allowance and her own bathroom.

Explains the virtue of responsibility and how readers can practice it at home, in school, in the community, and with each other.

When he and the other volunteers at Dr. Mac's veterinary clinic go to help out at Quinn's Stables, David makes several serious mistakes and must prove he can be trusted before Mr. Quinn will let him even be around the spirited horse that David wants to ride.

Estrella is a filly, daughter of the lead mare, one of a shipment of horses bound for the new world, but when the ship is becalmed and the horses are dropped overboard to lighten the load, Estrella finds that it is up to her to lead the herd to land and safety.

When a boy who does not like continually being asked to keep an eye on his younger sister is sent to his room for leaving her alone one too many times, she helps him realize that being a big brother has its rewards.

Defines responsibility as a character trait and discusses how to show respect at home, with friends, at school, in the community, and toward oneself.