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Key Phrases: social action skills, barrel yard, teen courts, New York, United States, Salt Lake City (more...)
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Grade 4-8-A useful and inspirational update to the 1991 edition of the same title. Students often feel the need to better their world, but may be overwhelmed when they begin their campaigns. With this simple-to-follow guide, young people, teachers, and parents can plan their course of social action and expect to see results. Earlier entries have been updated to see what has been accomplished by motivated students since the first edition was published. Projects range from instigating cleanup of toxic waste to youth-rights campaigns. New material includes Internet searching, an expanded section on lobbying, and in-depth judicial information. A section of reproducible pages including proclamations, survey forms, and a grant application checklist further guide the efforts of young activists. This is a definite purchase for all collections, including those that have the earlier version. Be sure to share this dynamic title with your teachers and homeschoolers.
Mary B. McCarthy, Windsor Severance Library District, CO
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.


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“This book is the most thorough handbook for citizen action we’ve seen in a long time.” —National Audubon Society


“The liveliest practical civics book for young students in print.”
—Ralph Nader


“A tremendously useful, well-organized, and inspiring book.”
—Children’s Television Workshop
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Product Details

  • Reading level: Young Adult
  • Paperback: 211 pages
  • Publisher: Free Spirit Publishing; Revised edition (February 1, 1998)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1575420384
  • ISBN-13: 978-1575420387
  • Product Dimensions: 11 x 8.5 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #38,697 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars how kids can practice their idealism, June 6, 2000
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This upbeat, engaging book tells young adults --say, 10 and up-- specific ways they can make a difference. Even those vaguely wanting to "do something" may get inspired by the book's stories of caring kids, their ideas, and what skills they developed to get results. My 12-year-old glued herself to the book for several days, then organized a neighborhood campaign to help the homeless in our town. The book helped with ideas for letters, interviews, speeches, surveys, and many resources and contact info. Now I'm reading it!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Kids Guide to Social Action, July 26, 2005
Barbara Lewis cares about kids! Her books highlight ways in which students can make a difference in the world. Students are taught to identify problems and seek creative solutions in order to improve their community. "Kids Guide to Social Action," as well as Barbara's other publications, promote character education and service learning by providing authentic examples and educatinal tools for both the teacher and student.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great books for showing kids what kids can do! , September 8, 2008
This review is from: The Kid's Guide to Social Action : How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose - (Paperback)
I used this text to show my students how they can make a difference in the community around them. I would love to see a newer version of this book published. The book also shows social action that was not successful, but isn't that part of life too?
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great for empowering children to make a difference!!
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I can't imagine a better way to help young people put their"if only's" into action. Kids can choose from small orlarger time involvements, but this book will help them not WASTE... Read more
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