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1) Holes
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Pub. Date
[2003]
Language
English
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An ancient family curse sends Young Stanley Yelnats to Camp Green Lake, now sans lake or anything green, where digging a hole a day keeps the warden at bay and "builds character." Stanley and his campmates forge friendships and attempt to unearth the mystery of what's really going on at Camp Green Lake.
El joven Stanley Yelnats se encuentra en el campamiento Lago Verde, donde se sumerge de cabeza en la aventura de su vida debido a una antigua maldición...
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Will (Ben Foster) and his teenage daughter, Tom (Thomasin Harcourt McKenzie), have lived off the grid for years in the forests of Portland, Oregon. When their idyllic life is shattered, both are put into social services. After clashing with their new surroundings, Will and Tom set off on a harrowing journey back to their wild homeland. Nominated for Best Feature, Best Supporting Female, and Best Director at the **Film Independent Spirit Awards.**...
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The only comprehensive account of American social welfare history from the colonial era to the present, the new sixth edition has been updated to include the latest developments in our society as well as trends in social welfare.
Trattner provides in-depth examination of developments in child welfare, public health, and the evolution of social work as a profession, showing how all these changes affected the treatment of the poor and needy in America....
4) Heat
Author
Series
Heat volume 01
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 5.3 - AR Pts: 9
Lexile measure
940L
Language
English
Description
Pitching prodigy Michael Arroyo is on the run from social services after being banned from playing Little League baseball because rival coaches doubt he is only twelve years old and he has no parents to offer them proof.
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Christmas hope series volume 10
Language
English
Description
Amy Denison volunteers at Glory's Place, an after school program where she meets seven-year-old Maddie, a precocious young girl who has spent her childhood in foster care. Unbeknownst to Amy, Maddie is a mini-matchmaker, with her eye on just the right man for Amy at her school, Grandon Elementary. As Christmas nears and the town is blanketed in snow and beautiful decorations, Maddie and the staff at Glory's Place help Amy to see that romance can be...
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English
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"Compassionate Careers is filled with examples of people who have meaningful jobs in cause-focused organizations. These stories capture their spirit, intelligence, imagination, and heart. The book is an inspirational guide to finding purpose-driven work and offers advice to anyone who feels that sitting on the sidelines is just not enough"-- Provided by publisher.
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English
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Adam Braun began working summers at hedge funds when he was just sixteen years old, sprinting down the path to a successful Wall Street career. But while traveling as a college student, he met a young boy begging on the streets of India. When Braun asked the boy what he wanted most in the world, he simply answered, A pencil. This small request became the inspiration for Pencils of Promise, the organization Braun would leave a prestigious job at Bain...
12) Social worker
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English
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"In Social Worker, early fluent readers will learn about social workers' job responsibilities, necessary training and qualifications, and how they support members of their community in a variety of situations. Social and emotional learning (SEL) concepts support a growth mindset throughout, while Try This! and Grow with Goals activities at the end of the book reinforce the content. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young...
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Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.8 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
510L
Language
English
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Whether it's raising money for a charity, spending time with a senior citizen, or cleaning up a park, getting involved in your community is a great way to help others and feel good about yourself. Includes fun facts.
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English
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In the summer of 2012, Sister Simone Campbell and a group of fellow Roman Catholic nuns toured parts of the country to rally support against Congressman Paul Ryan's budget, a plan that cut vital social programs for the hurting poor and the struggling middle class. Prayer groups turned into rallies, and small town meetings became national media events. Sister Simone became a galvanizing force for progressives of all stripes and remains a driving force...
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"One of those benefits is that volunteers make peoples' lives better. And a second benefit is self-directed: people who help others help themselves. Volunteers feel personal satisfaction when they see how their efforts are making the world a better place. This is a powerful tool for reducing stress, combating depression, and providing a sense of purpose. Volunteer work can be challenging but those who tackle problems or aid strangers meet like-minded...
19) Helping victims
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English
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"The Careers Making A Difference series provides information on nine important and interesting careers that make a difference in and improve the whole of society and each title describes the careers available in the field, plus valuable information on education, training, salaries, job outlook, and job satisfaction"--
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Series
Lexile measure
610L
Language
English
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"Motivating text and real-world examples introduce readers to the concept of community service. Readers will discover ways that people in communities can work together to solve problems and create positive change. Inspiring stories that show children participating in civic action will empower and encourage young readers to believe in their own abilities to make a difference."--
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