The Kid's Guide to Social Action: How to Solve the Social Problems You Choose-And Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action

Boring 2009-12-30

Reviewer: Shannyn Bishop Snyder

I am an activist, and I love that my homeschooled teen is getting into it as well. However, this book was boring and poorly written. You are better off getting some of the Scholastic magazines and books instead.

Great books for showing kids what kids can do! 2008-09-08

Reviewer: Teacher Friend

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 I would love to see a newer version of this book published.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?

Great for empowering children to make a difference!! 2007-09-28

Reviewer: K. Johnson

I am a middle school teacher and this book works well to incorporate social action into a curriculum. Book provides templates about how to write proposals, grants, make phone calls, petition... It's a great resource! Great tool for empowering kids to make a difference in the community.

Kids Guide to Social Action 2005-07-26

Reviewer: S. Sohm

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.

Superb 2000-07-09

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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 time as they begin helping others in their communities. Many specific ideas and even templates to help the first-time volunteer feel comfortable reaching out, giving, and maybe even changing the world a little.