Children's Books on Communities

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Each book comes with background information and discussion prompts and is correlated with guided reading levels I, J, and K. Set includes a family guide..Age group 6-8 years.Author Katrina Ardiente Alonso.9781338837216.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Supports cultural responsiveness.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Contains a digital companion.Compelling stories expand kids' understanding and build connections across cultural experiences

Explore what makes a community happy and safe with the 36 wordless cards in the Barefoot Books Build-a-Story Cards: Community Helpers deck. Kids aged 3-10 will love piecing together stories with firefighters, kid superheroes and more, using the color-coded character, setting, and object cards. Created and kid-tested by an early childhood development expert, the Community Helpers deck not only helps children develop storytelling and writing skills, but also highlights the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and kindness in making a community a better place for everyone..Explore what makes a community happy and safe with the 36 wordless cards.Illustrated by Sophie Fatus.This deck of 36 cards helps children develop storytelling and writing skills, highlights the importance of teamwork, responsibility, and kindness in making community a better place for everyone.ISBN: 9781782857402.For ages 3-10.Contains 36 cards and one eight-page booklet.Dimensions: 4.4" x 5.4" (box); 4.1" x 5.1" (each card)

People live together all around the world. This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make different communities..Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656353.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book explores the people and places that make up different communities around the world, featuring fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, and a photo glossary to support social studies curriculum.

Featuring themes of cultivating community and making new friends. These titles include QR codes to access online audio and animation to get kids moving and grooving. Lyrical words and fun tunes keep kids engaged while learning. Includes an online access link to audio and video animation. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. This bundle includes: The More We Get Together (9781646865123); Twice as Many Friends (9781646868469); Rooftop Garden (9781646864966); A Farmer's Life for Me (9781646865024)..Age group 6-7 years.SINGALONG FORMAT.9798888593363.This bundle includes: The More We Get Together (9781646865123); Twice as Many Friends (9781646868469); Rooftop Garden (9781646864966); A Farmer's Life for Me (9781646865024)..AUDIO & VISUAL: Includes an online access link to audio and video animation.ENDNOTES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered..SERIES: Part of the Barefoot Singalongs series.Sing, dance and learn with our bestselling Barefoot Singalongs series

Each book in this set focuses on friendship and how important it is to get along with others. Whether you are playing, working, or having a bad day, your mood can resonate how you are feeling. These books relate with children as they become connected with each story. This set includes 4 titles: Bea By The Sea, Errol's Garden, Big Dance, and Best Friends, Busy Friends..This set focuses on optimism, friendship, sharing, playing, success, respect, resilience.These titles open this door with subtle stories about friendship and building community.Good lessons for all children on how to be a good citizen of the world is important.4 Book set, 32 pages each

Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities. The 10 charming stories feature characters from different cultural backgrounds who learn about the people and places around them—and their own place in the world. Books include background information and discussion prompts, and are correlated with guided reading levels I, J, & K. Set includes a teaching guide with reproducible activity pages. Each set includes 40 books..Age group 6-8 years.Published by Scholastic Teaching Solutions.9781338837209.40 books.Supports cultural responsiveness.Build community by building cultural awareness and appreciation.Provide representation with books written and illustrated by creators from the featured cultural background.Contains a digital companion.Supports Family and Community Engagement.Foster a feeling of belonging while building key reading skills with these colorful storybooks that spotlight a variety of neighborhoods and communities

Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country. It also explores concepts such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, civic responsibility, and ways to improve one's community..Describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country who can serve as role models.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country..ISBN: 9781087605098.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to get students invested.Connects key topics such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that empowers students to improve their communities.With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together!

Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySelf's I Am a Responsible Community Member inspires kids to take a more active role in being a part of their comminty and give back..Social-Emotional Learning.Newmark Learning.Recommended age 6-10 years.Paperback.English.144 pages.6 books.9781478878087.Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction.

We are all part of one world. This nonfiction book introduces life around the globe while pointing out things we all have in common. Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum. After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content. Includes photo glossary and index.Fact- and photo-filled text for young readers supports social studies curriculum.For ages 5-8..Page Count: 24 pages.ISBN: 9781731656322.After-reading activity helps reader further engage with book content.Includes photo glossary and index.This nonfiction book introduces young readers to life around the world, highlighting commonalities across cultures, with fact-filled text, photos, an after-reading activity, a photo glossary, and an index to enhance engagement and support social studies curriculum.

Open the door to conversations about similarities and differences as you meet people from a wide variety of countries, cultures, abilities and lifestyles. Ensure that your classroom reflects the wider world -- and that all the children in your care see themselves in the books you read. Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. Expands kids global perspectives. This bundle includes: To Carnival! [Kirkus Best Picture Books of the Year 2021 (9781646861620)]; Ganesha Goes Green [Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection (9781646869985)]; A Gift for Amma [Bank Street's Best Children's Book of the Year 2021 (9781646860623)]; Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs [New York Public Library Fall 2022 Picks for Kids, Children's Book Council Hot Off the Press Reading List 2022 (9781646866212)]..Age group 6-7 years.DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.9798888593387.This bundle includes: To Carnival! (9781646861620); Ganesha Goes Green (9781646869985); A Gift for Amma (9781646860623); Hana's Hundreds of Hijabs (9781646866212)..AUTHENTIC VOICES: Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories.ENDNOTES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered..GLOBAL AWARENESS: Expands kids global perspectives.Introduce children to the beautiful diversity of our world

Open the door to conversations about similarities and differences as you meet people from a wide variety of countries, cultures, abilities and lifestyles. Ensure that your classroom reflects the wider world -- and that all the children in your care see themselves in the books you read. Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds. Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered. Expands kids global perspectives. This bundle includes: Benita and the Night Creatures [Pura Belpré Author Honor (9798888590034)]; Run, Little Chaski [Bank Street Children's Book Committe's Best Books of 2023 (9781646861651)]; My Cousin's Mermaid (9798888590058); Stranded! [Junior Library Guild Gold Standard Selection, ALA Notable Children's Books 2024 (9781646869923)]..Age group 6-7 years.DIVERSITY & INCLUSION.9798888593370.This bundle includes: Benita and the Night Creatures (9798888590034); Run, Little Chaski (9781646861651); My Cousin's Mermaid (9798888590058); Stranded! (9781646869923)..AUTHENTIC VOICES: Contributors have lived experiences connected to the content of the stories.ENDNOTES: Information at the back of the books dive deeper into concepts covered..GLOBAL AWARENESS: Expands kids global perspectives.Introduce children to the beautiful diversity of our world

Learn about American Indian tradition and the important part it has on American culture. This nonfiction book shows how American Indian changemakers work to preserve their cultures and promote fairness. Students will learn about and appreciate the dedication of American Indian leaders. This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government. It also explores essential topics such as leadership and fairness and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to discover tribal Nations, American Indian culture, and the relationship between communities and government..Explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book explains the important work of American Indian leaders and their interactions with government..ISBN: 9781087605111.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students interested.Describes both the traditions and struggles of various American Indian Nations.Explores important themes such as fairness and leadership.Includes a glossary, interactive discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity to show how individuals can work with government to make change.The book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, a glossary, a meaningful activity, and other great tools.

This nonfiction book gives students a close-up look at Congressman and activist John Lewis, who inspired important change in America with his fight for equal justice. Perfect for young readers, the book also includes a glossary and a short fiction piece related to the topic. Explore the life of John Lewis with easy-to-read text and exciting pictures. This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore the civil rights movement, American leaders, and U.S. history..Explores John Lewis's story, including his unique childhood, participation in the civil rights movement, and time in Congress.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book covers important ideas like civic duty and responsibilities and includes an extension activity for grade 3..ISBN: 9781087643014.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested.Connects Lewis's life to significant change in local government and America as a whole.Includes a glossary, essential discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity designed to get students excited about pursuing change.With an extension activity and other helpful features, this book teaches students that one person can make a difference in their community—and their country.

Grow connections while fostering English and Spanish reading skills with these eight vibrant bilingual stories that spotlight Latine characters at home, in school, and in their communities. Each story reflects the characters' different cultural traditions and lifestyles, celebrating diversity while supporting multilingual learning. A teaching guide for families and educators helps build children's reading comprehension skills and deepen their understanding of various Hispanic heritages. Includes 8 books..Build reading skills in two languages, meeting the needs of multilingual learners..For ages 6-7 years.2 Workbooks.Support in-class and at-home learning with text-specific cultural notes and discussion prompts for each book.Grow cultural awareness, empathy, and social connections

Learn about geography, the solar system, animals, facts and tales about water and much more, in this bundle of large hardcover books to keep STEAM learning fun! Teaches concepts about science, nature, engineering and sustainability. Empowers and teaches kids how to make change in their communities. Expands kids global perspectives. These big books with bright illustrations make beautiful additions to the classroom library. This bundle includes: Barefoot Books World Atlas (9781846863332); Barefoot Books Water [Nautilus Gold Winner 2022, UN Sustainable Development Goals Reading List 2021 (9781646862801)]; Barefoot Books Solar System (9781782858232); Barefoot Books Incredible Animals (9781646860661)..Age group 8-9 years.Barefoot Books.9798888593400.This bundle includes: Barefoot Books World Atlas (9781846863332); Barefoot Books Water (9781646862801); Barefoot Books Solar System (9781782858232); Barefoot Books Incredible Animals (9781646860661)..ENVIROMENTAL ACTIVISM: Empowers and teaches kids how to make change in their communities.GLOBAL AWARENESS: Expands kids global perspectives.LARGE HARDCOVER FORMAT: These big books with bright illustrations make beautiful additions to the classroom library.Learn about geography, the solar system, animals, facts and tales about water and much more, in this bundle of large hardcover books to keep STEAM learning fun

Learn how the power of a petition can give Americans the ability to create real change! This nonfiction book includes a related short fiction piece, glossary, an exciting bonus activity, and other useful tools. This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference. It also explores important topics such as laws and democracy and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, First Amendment rights, and ways to create change..Explains the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to improve communities.For ages 7-12 years..This 32-page full-color book describes the purpose of petitions and how they can be used to make a difference..ISBN: 9781087605081.Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic that will keep students engaged.Connects essential ideas such as laws and democracy to students' daily lives.Includes a glossary, thought-provoking discussion questions, and a "Civics in Action" activity that will empower students to make change.The fun images and meaningful text will teach students how to be responsible citizens who can improve their communities by writing petitions.

Introduce readers to the life of author and community outreach leader Pura Belpré, the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, in this inspirational biography—part of the Leaders Like Us series. Pura believed the library was for everyone. Using her skills in storytelling, she encouraged Hispanic children to visit the library by creating bilingual story hour. Her community outreach helped to make the Hispanic people in New York City feel included. This 24-page biographical children's book features post-reading questions, an extension activity, and a time line to practice reading comprehension skills while learning all about how Pura impacted her community, resulting in the annual Pura Belpré Award..Engaging biography that tells the inspiring life story of a Latin American leader.For ages 6-10..24 pages.ISBN: 9781731657299.Vivid illustrations.Includes a time line, after-reading questions, and an activity to encourage further learning.The Leaders Like Us: Pura Belpré biography introduces young readers to the life of the first Puerto Rican librarian in New York City, who used bilingual storytelling to engage Hispanic children and foster inclusivity, with vivid illustrations, a timeline, post-reading questions, and an activity to enhance comprehension.

Build classroom community and honor the identities of everyone in your class with thoughtfully chosen multicultural mentors texts, such as Alma and How She Got Her Name, Amy Wu and the Perfect Bao, In My Mosque, and more. Companion mini-lessons offer reading strategies, discussion questions, and carry-over coaching prompts designed to hone students' comprehension skills, including character analysis, determining themes, and exploring perspectives. A must-have resource in primary classrooms!.Age group 5-7 years.Written by Dana Clark, Keisha Smith-Carrington, and Jigisha Vyas, Published by Scholastic.ISBN: 9781338861907.144 pages.1 book.Carefully chosen mentor texts bring stories of celebration, hardship, love, and loss.Aligned to core reading standards, social justice standards, and SEL competencies..Build students' cultural competence through literacy.

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction. Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's I Have Feelings books help children recognize and understand feelings, while also building empathy. The inside front cover of each book offers teaching tips to ease conversations about behavior while building reading skills to meet Common Core Standards. The inside back cover offers post-reading questions and real world connection opportunities. Four theme sets emphasize the abilities and character traits that enable people to work with others, learn effectively, and play important roles in their families and communities..Improve reading skills while encouraging discussions about emotions, social interactions, and diverse relationships..Promote mindfulness and positive behavior through valuable lessons on managing moods and expressing emotions effectively..Empower children to make thoughtful decisions and navigate social interactions with confidence and empathy..This captivating collection of six books is crafted to foster essential social skills in young readers.

Spread joy and compassion with this heartwarming Love One Another set. This bundle includes: The Boy Who Grew Flowers (978184686749), Family Reunion (9781646862184), Lola's Fandango (9781782853985), Old Clothes for Dinner (9798888590683), The Last Hazelnut (9781646860555)..Teaches important skills for social-emotional learning.Best suited for children ages 6-8..5 Book Set: The Boy Who Grew Flowers, Family Reunion, Lola's Fandango, Old Clothes For Dinner, The Last Hazelnut.Features stories and main characters from diverse backgrounds.Models positive intergenerational relationships.Features engaging animal main characters.Each story encourages young readers to embrace kindness and share love with others, whether through passing on family traditions, nurturing friendships, or sharing delicious meals.

Develop positive behavior through reading and discussions about emotions and social interaction. Stories told from the perspectives of diverse children enable students to learn about relationships and feelings! MySELF's I Believe in Myself books inspire self-motivation, goal-setting, and optimism. The inside front cover of each book offers teaching tips to ease conversations about behavior while building reading skills to meet Common Core Standards. The inside back cover offers post-reading questions and real world connection opportunities.Four theme sets emphasize the abilities and character traits that enable people to work with others, learn effectively, and play important roles in their families and communities..Self Awareness/Diversity.Grades PK - 2.Ellen Garcia.Pack of 6.7 5/8"H x 6"W