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1) Making a Difference With Cell Phones for Soldiers

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Earliest Publication Date

2024

Description

When soldiers and other military personnel are far from home, Cell Phones for Soldiers keeps them connected. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it has been keeping families connected over the last twenty years.

2) Making a difference with Easterseals

Author

Finke, Beth, 1958

Earliest Publication Date

2024

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"Easterseals makes a difference for people with disabilities and their families. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it has been changing lives across the country for over a hundred years. They will learn how staff and volunteers work together to uplift communities by promoting access and equality for all. Developed in parternship with Easterseals, part of the proceeds from this title go directly back to supporting...

3) Making a difference with the American Red Cross

Author

Marsico, Katie, 1980

Earliest Publication Date

2024

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"The American Red Cross's volunteers and staff work year-round to provide disaster relief, run blood drives, and supply medicine and food to those in need. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it brings communities together in times of crisis"-- Provided by publisher.

4) Making a difference with the humane society

Author

Marsico, Katie, 1980

Earliest Publication Date

2024

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"The Humane Society asks each of us to be a hero for all animals. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how staff and volunteers work tirelessly to ensure no animals are left suffering in our communities"-- Provided by publisher.

5) Making a difference with the World Wildlife Fund

Author

Marsico, Katie, 1980

Earliest Publication Date

2024

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"The World Wildlife Fund is dedicated to conserving nature and making the world safer for wildlife and wild places around the world. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how it works with local communities and volunteers to make a global difference"-- Provided by publisher.

6) Making a Difference With the YMCA

Author

Marsico, Katie

Earliest Publication Date

2024

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The YMCA is dedicated to supporting communities and bringing people together. Readers will explore the history and impact of this organization and how its services help community members learn, grow, and thrive together.

7) Roly the hedgehog

Author

Rodgers, Frances

Earliest Publication Date

2022

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"Meet Roly. She's a curious, prickly hedgehog who loves to explore yards, including yours! The yard can often be a dangerous place, and Roly needs your help to face these challenges. Are you in? This illustrated children's book about nature is perfect for gently introducing young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Join Roly on a garden adventure of a lifetime! Bursting with fun trivia and colorful illustrations, this sweet...

8) Rory the garden bird

Author

Rodgers, Frances

Earliest Publication Date

2022

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"Meet Rory. He's a small, inquisitive bird who loves to visit yards and gardens, including yours! From stinky rubbish to hungry cats, the yard can sometimes be a dangerous place. Will you volunteer to help keep him safe?"--Amazon.com.

9) Rosy the bumblebee

Author

Rodgers, Frances

Earliest Publication Date

2022

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"Little ones will love following Rosy the Bumblebee as she flies around outside, finding wonderfully colorful flowers to feed on and a cozy corner to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring--and more importantly, collecting pollen! But with bumps along the way, she'll need your help. Will you volunteer as her little helper? This sweet picture book gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with...

10) Roxy the butterfly

Author

Rodgers, Frances

Earliest Publication Date

2022

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"Little ones will love following Roxy the Butterfly as she sets off burrowing around your backyard garden, finding wonderfully colorful flowers to feed on and a cozy bug hotel to rest in after a long, hard day of exploring. But with bumps along the way, she'll need your help, will you volunteer as her little helper? This sweet picture book gently introduces young readers to the idea of animal conservation and protection. Bursting with fun trivia,...