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From multiple perspectives, tells of a time capsule project and the middle schoolers who contribute, including future journalist Nora Tucker and newcomer Elidee Jones, whose brother is in the local prison.

Shortly after Mike the heavy equipment operator agrees to repair Mrs. Harper's leaky pipe, he gets an offer to work on a major construction project, and he is torn between keeping his promise and working on the big job.

Ranger Woods wants Mighty Mike to build a nature trail up Mount Impossible, but Mike doesn't think he can do it until he remembers what his grandfather taught him about trying.

Mighty Mike is the mightiest heavy equipment operator of them all! When the town has to stop plans to build a library, he knows he has to help get it built. Will a few calls to his construction friends get mighty Mike the help he needs to bring a new library to the town?

"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.

When his family moves to tiny Petersville, eleven-year-old Tris stops focusing on his perfect sister, Jeanine, by using his cooking expertise to revive a town tradition of chocolate cream doughnuts.

"A young graffiti artist learns to fight smart against the gentrification threatening her neighborhood"--

A young boy and his family celebrate his favorite day, Independence Day, by seeing a parade, having a picnic, watching a talent show, and enjoying fireworks.

A girl and her community celebrate the arrival of the water man when he comes on his weekly visit to distribute water to a Cuban village. Includes author's note.

"When one child reaches out in friendship to a classmate who seems lonely, she begins a chain reaction of kindness that ripples throughout her school and her community"--