Learn about the creative ways Americans help their communities. This nonfiction book includes a short fiction piece related to the topic, fun activity, glossary, and other helpful tools. With this fun and informative book, students will see all the wonderful things that can happen when communities create together! This 32-page full-color book describes the importance of community involvement while giving examples of creative leaders across the country. It also explores concepts such as creative problem-solving and volunteerism and includes an extension activity for grade 3. Perfect for the classroom, at-home learning, or homeschool to explore working together, civic responsibility, and ways to improve one s community.

In this multicultural picture book, Darri is learning about Australian Aboriginal art by working with her grandmother as she makes a dot painting for an art show. Surprises are in store for Darri on the day of the show. Children will love the colorful illustrations and heartfelt story in this culturally authentic book as they learn about diversity and cultural traditions of indigenous people. With pre-reading questions, this book is ideal for guided reading and builds early literacy skills.

In twenty-six short topical chapters, teens and young adults share their questions and real-life experiences about sexual relationships. Their questions range from How far is too far? to What's wrong with cohabitation? Two questions posed by many people of all ages both within and outside the Church are also treated: Chastity sounds nice, but is it practical? and What do the Bible and celibate men know about sex anyway? Great Sex Through Chastity promises substance, and the reader is not disappointed. The responses to these and other questions include practical advice given by both single and married, people, and reflect the Church's understanding of sexuality and the value of chastity. Hope also given to those who may want to reaffirm their virginity. Teens will find Great Sex Through Chastity: A Teen Guide to Real Love and Deep Passion a readable and informative book, and their parents and teachers, particularly catechists and DREs, will find it an invaluable resource.