Do the Work! No Poverty

by Julie Knutson

Overview

The 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) adopted by the United Nations are a call to action to create a more sustainable future by 2030. Young citizens of the world will learn how they can take informed action in their schools and communities to help achieve these goals. Aligned to curriculum standards, these books also highlight key 21st Century content: Global Awareness, Public Policy, Health and Wellness, Civics Literacy, and Environmental Stewardship.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781534199231
Publisher:	Cherry Lake Publishing
Publication date:	01/01/2022
Series:	21st Century Skills Library: Committing to the Un's Sustainable Development Goals
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.20(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.30(d)
Lexile:	960L (what's this?)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Meet the SDGs 4

Chapter 2 Why Do We Have Goals? 12

Chapter 3 Do the Work! Contribute to the Goals at Home 18

Chapter 4 Do the Work! Contribute to the Goals at School 22

Chapter 5 Do the Work! Contribute to the Goals in Your Community 26

Extend Your Learning 29

Further Research 30

Glossary 31

Index 32

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2022

Gr 6–8—This series summarizes the Sustainable Development Goals or SDGs from the United Nations. Each title has about five chapters, always starting with an explanation about what SDGs are and why accessibility to fundamental human rights around the world is important. The next chapters cover how we can do the work at home, school, and in our communities to make sure the Sustainable Development Goals are met, such as raising awareness of the UN's 17 SDGs or starting a book club to explore each goal (Do the Work Quality Education). The series shows a diverse group of people from multiple countries, participating in the topic covered for each title and highlights people around the world raising awareness. While the amount of information could be overwhelming for younger readers, the format of the text is varied, using lists, infographics, real-world examples, and "Stop and Think" discussion questions to break up the details. Each title ends with suggestions on how readers can extend their learning, further research, a glossary, and index. VERDICT A thorough explanation of the UN's Sustainable Development Goals for upper middle grades.

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