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Author
Publisher
Avery, an imprint of Penguin Random House
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"...MacAskill and his colleagues developed effective altruism - a practical, data-driven approach to doing good that allows us to make a tremendous difference regardless of our resources. Effective altruists operate by asking certain key questions, which force them to think differently, overcome biases, and use evidence and careful reasoning rather than act on impulse." -- page [4] of cover.
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
This book shows that the positive actions we take in our everyday lives can significantly improve the world around us. The brothers provide their own wisdom and draw from the insights of such noted people as Dr. Jane Goodall, Archbishop Desmond Tutu, and Oprah Winfrey to illustrate that a more fulfilling path is available to anyone willing to work for it.
Author
Series
Publisher
Branches/Scholastic Inc
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
Description
Rainbow Tinseltail and the other students at Sparklegrove School for Unicorns are excited when a brand new unicorn, Sunny Huckleberry, enters the school, but Sunny does not know what his special magical power is, and the thought that he might not have any power at all is making him unhappy; Rainbow (whose power is granting wishes) is eager to help him--even though he does not seem to want her help.
10) No good deed
Author
Series
Publisher
Point
Pub. Date
2017.
Language
English
Description
Publisher Annotation: Gregor Maravilla doesn't want much. Just to feed all the starving children. That's why he goes to Camp Save the World, a summer program for teen activists who care about making a difference. What could be better? It's almost perfect. Except some of these causes are kind of...strange. Like Eat Dirt--a campaign started by up-and-coming actress Ashley Woodstone. Gregor wasn't a fan of her work before, and he's certain she's only...
11) Be kind
Author
Series
Publisher
Roaring Brook Press
Pub. Date
2018.
Language
English
Description
When Tanisha spills grape juice all over her new dress, her classmate contemplates how to make her feel better and what it means to be kind. From asking the new girl to play to standing up for someone being bullied, this moving and thoughtful story explores what a child can do to be kind, and how each act, big or small, can make a difference or at least help a friend.
16) Is Susan here?
Author
Publisher
HarperCollins
Pub. Date
c1993
Language
English
Description
When Susan disappears for the day, different animals appear in her place and help Susan's mother and father with the household chores.
17) A book of love
Author
Publisher
Penguin Workshop
Pub. Date
[2019]
Language
English
Description
Illustrations and easy-to-read, rhyming text show many ways that love can be shared, from giving a hug or a kiss to helping a grandparent, or simply listening when someone feels low.
Author
Series
Roscoe Riley rules volume 1
Publisher
HarperCollinsPublishers
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
When the first-graders' bee antennae would not stay on their heads and the drummers would not stay in their seats for the open house play, Roscoe decides to help by using the "don't-you-dare" glue.
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