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Author
Publisher
Napoleon Pub
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
A collection of seven stories about six children who are in the same class at school, two white boys, a black girl, a Chinese girl, an Indian girl, and a Pakistani boy. They are not friends, but they all come together in one community at the end of the stories. Each story in the collection centers on a different celebration within the faith of that child, and in the appendix at the back of the book, each of the celebrations is explained in more depth,...
Author
Series
Publisher
Crabtree Publishing Company
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Language
English
Description
Equality is having the same rights, opportunities, and status as everyone else. Diversity is about recognizing the importance of different cultures in society, while still protecting their equality. This timely book discusses why the acceptance of diversity is important in society to prevent discrimination based on race, religion, and sex. Case studies of real-world events help readers understand the consequences of inequality.
Author
Publisher
Orchard Books, an imprint of Scholastic Inc
Language
English
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Description
"From the creator of the New York Times bestseller The Word Collector comes an empowering story about finding your voice, and using it to make the world a better place. The world needs your voice. If you have a brilliant idea... say something! If you see an injustice... say something! In this empowering new picture book, beloved author Peter H. Reynolds explores the many ways that a single voice can make a difference. Each of us, each and every day,...
Author
Publisher
John Wiley & Sons
Pub. Date
c2005
Language
English
Formats
Description
Both highly informative and entertaining, Multicultural Manners gives readers the understanding they need, the perfect words to say, and the correct behavior to use in a wide range of cross-cultural situations. This incisive and award-winning guide to etiquette features completely updated etiquette guidelines with special emphasis on postSeptember 11 culture clashes as well as a brand-new section that demystifies unfamiliar cultures in the news. Norine...
Author
Language
English
Description
When Dewayne, a soon to be kindergartner rushes in the house after going shopping for school supplies his sister Banicia and mother help him understand what's about to happen. An entertaining story of the wonder and excitement of going to kindergarten. Join Banaica as she recalls The First Day of School in Mr. Shipman's classroom. Mr. Shipman is their kindergarten teacher, and he makes The First Day of School an experience his students will never...
14) All of us
Author
Publisher
Philomel Books
Pub. Date
2021.
Language
English
Description
"Shows young readers how the whole world is a community made up of people who are more similar than we are different"--
Author
Pub. Date
2016
Language
English
Description
Equips you with the training and tools to be an effective public speaker and listener in a world of constant cultural, political, and technological changes. This book combines 2,500-year-old principles with research into concepts, skills, theories, applications, and critical-thinking proficiencies essential for successful listening and speaking.