Discusses the causes of hunger and famine in both developed and developing countries and some of the ways of dealing with these problems
How do our individual actions affect the world? From the Caldecott Honor author Molly Bang, author-illustrator of the critically acclaimed Sunlight Series, this is a simple story of our planet's natural resources. Through the example of a shared village green and the growing needs of the townspeople who share it, Molly Bang presents the challenge of handling our planet's natural resources. W…
Kindergarten-Grade 3-These books describe the history and work of groups that offer assistance with some of society's challenging problems. ASPCA tells about the history and functions of the organization and discusses classes that the group offers. Doctors describes the work of volunteer doctors and other medical personnel who travel the world to offer medical care during disasters, wars, and o…
Introduces the International Red Cross and Red Crescent societies, providing information about their history, goals and campaigns, and the people who work and volunteer for the group.
Amnesty International promotes and protects the rights of people around the world. Discover how this organization is working toward a world in which every adult enjoys a basic human right to food and shelter, and every child is protected, educated, and receives medical treatment.
This reader takes a look at an average school day in the lives of children from seven countries, showing how they are all different and yet all the same. Full color.
Throughout history, there have been criminals notorious for their crimes and judges famous for upholding the law. This fantastic collection of specially commissioned photographs shows how these crimes were committed, detected and judged. Since Cain murdered Abel societies have developed laws that dictate the ways people should behave. However, every land has its lawbreakers from the assassin…
An introduction to get readers to faraway countries and people, as each organization dedicates itself to issues such as poverty, pollution, human rights, and world peace.
Save the Children is an international relief and development organization that was founded in 1919 and now operates in more than 100 countries around the world. Learn more about how this organization is working to ensure the rights of children to lead safe and healthy lives.
Highlights the history, membership, mission, goals, and achievements of Greenpeace. Includes human interest stories, maps, timelines, Web sites, and suggestions for further reading.