community life

A seven-year-old boy who lives on a farm in upstate New York describes life in that rural community including the various kinds of work to be done during each season.

"Sixth-grader Wes Henderson sets out to save the Oaks, the neighborhood where he's lived his whole life, from being sold to a real estate developer"--Provided by publisher.

Knowing that the Village will soon be closed to all outsiders, Matty must make the trek through the dangerous forest to find Seer's daughter and convince her to return with him before it is too late and he loses her forever.

"When a very hot, dry summer causes dangerous fires in the neighborhood, a group of animals are desperate to find water and shelter. It'll take the quiet heroism of a neighbor to provide resources and a cozy, cool, and safe burrow--a reluctant wombat who demonstrates the true importance of community"--Provided by publisher.

In this book, students learn more about America's Asian communities from Little Manila during the 1940s to Chinatowns and Koreatowns and other Asian American enclaves scattered across the country.

"Introduces beginning readers to community centers through . . . text and related photos"--Provided by publisher.

The townspeople of Bad G?odsburg are up in arms, because their wishing well is no longer granting wishes! When the kind-hearted Newsboy goes to investigate, he realizes there is more than one problem in this town!.

A little boy is excited to work alongside his Papa as they collect eggs, plums, peppers and pumpkins to sell at their stand in the farmer's market, but when Papa cannot make it to the stand, his community gathers around him, with dishes made of his own produce.

"One Cherokee child celebrates the family tradition of gathering wild onions for a big community meal, a significant tradition among several southeastern tribes"--Provided by publisher.

"With a countdown from one to ten and back woven in, this celebration of music and community brings to life a shared moment in a diverse neighborhood where everyone comes together to make one sweet song"--Provided by publisher.