Our values
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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.
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"A government is a group of people who provide rules and authority for the society they serve. Examples of different kinds of governments around the world help show why it is important that citizens have a say in who governs them and the decisions that get made. Activities encourage further discussion"--Back of book.
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Values are the things we believe in, that make us active and positive parts of our communities. Helping people in need is an important value that teaches us to be respectful, to empathize with others, and problem-solve. Readers will learn the value of helping others and asking for help when they need it at home, at school, and in their communities.
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As people, we are all born with certain rights, called human rights, that are not given to us by laws. This book explains that no matter where we live in the world or under what government, our human rights protect our claim to live with freedom, equality, justice, and peace. Case studies discuss what happens when human rights are blocked and our liberty - the right to live the way we want to - is taken away. An activity encourages further discussion....
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This empowering book talks about how family, culture, and values shape our identities and that it is important to be happy with who you are. Identities are the ways that people think about and see themselves. Gender often makes up a large part of our identity. Whether male or female, a person's gender is more about which sex they strongly identify themselves as being. An activity encourages further discussion.
6) My choices
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What makes a choice a good one? Usually, the choices we make show the things we think are important. These are our values. Children will learn how to make positive choices by thinking about different outcomes and respecting themselves and others.
7) My community
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There are communities all over the world. A person might be part of many communities - at school, in their neighborhood, or even one big world community! Young readers will learn how communities help us learn to respect others, celebrate diversity, and work together.
8) My family
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"Young readers will learn that a family is made up of the people we are related to, as well as other people we care about and people who serve as our role models"--Back of book.
9) My friends
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"Respect and consideration make us good friends. Young readers will learn that friends are people you care about and want to spend time with"--Back of book.
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"Our culture and what we see in the media heavily influence our views and opinions. They can even shape how we see ourselves. Using relatable examples, this timely title explores the body image messages we receive from movies, television, advertising, and social media, and how they affect our self-esteem. Helpful tips on how to boost self-esteem and combat the negative effects of body image messages are also included"--
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Examines terrorism in its different forms, from cyber attacks to bombings and state terrorism. Extremism and the ways in which people are convinced to believe extreme points of view are explained, balanced with information on how to combat radicalization. Includes historic and contemporary examples of terrorism and discussion questions.