The Kids Guide to Social Action (EasyRead Large Bold Edition): How to Solve the Social Problems You Chooseand Turn Creative Thinking into Positive Action - Tapa blanda

You can get involved, get noticed, and get results! In THE KIDS'S GUIDE TO SOCIAL ACTION, you'll find: Real stories about real kids and teens who are making a difference at home and around the world; Step-by-step guides to social action Power Skills: letter-writing, faxing, emailing, Internet research, interviewing speechmaking, surveying, fundraising, getting and handling media coverage, and more; Ideas for working with government, including tips for lobbying local, state, and federal lawmakers, and for using your social action skills with the courts; Real social action tools, ready to copy and use, including petitions, proclamations, letters, and news releases; An up-to-date resource guide with addresses, phone numbers, and Web sites for other social action groups, federal and state government offices, and awards and recognitions for kids. Designed for kids to use on their own and at their own pace, THE KID'S GUIDE TO SOCIAL ACTION is also ideal for schools, clubs, groups, troops, and other youth organizations.

BARBARA A. LEWIS is a national award-winning author and educator who teaches kids how to think and solve real problems. She is also the author of The Kid's Guide to Service Projects, Kids With Courage, What Do You Stand For? For Kids: A Guide to Building Character, and What Do You Stand For? For Teens: A Guide to Building Character. SELF-HELP FOR TEENS ''Best of the Best for Children'' American Library Association ''Outstanding Children's Book'' Parenting Magazine Reading Magic Awards ''This book is the most thorough handbook for citizen action we've seen in a long time.'' National Audubon Society ''A tremendously useful, well-organized and inspiring book!'' Children's Television Workshop