Non-Fiction > Social Issues
The Skin I'm In (A First Look at Racism) by Pat Thomas
20.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues | Series: A First Look At
This book spells out in simple terms why people may feel threatened by racial differences, what it feels like to be bullied because your skin is a different colour and why it hurts everyone to judge people by their skin or culture. It will encourage positive acceptance and openess about differences and ...Show more
Plastic: Past, Present and Future by Eun-Ju Kim
35.00 NZD
Category: Science
The world consumes over 300 million tonnes of plastic each year. But when did we start using plastic? And why? Where does all the plastic waste go? Journey through the life cycle of plastic - how plastics are produced, the many uses of plastics throughout the last century, how our plastic use has spiral ...Show more
Hope on the Horizon: A children's handbook on empathy, kindness and making a better world by Onjali Q. Rauf
25.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues
"Miss, do you really think we can all help? Even me?" - Tammy, 8 years old. Growing up, there is so much out of our control, so much we can feel helpless about, and so many terrible things we have to watch grown-ups doing to our world. But when it comes to understanding and righting wrongs - it's always ...Show more
Find Your Confidence by Claire Philip; Katie O'Connell; Steff Murphy
17.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues
Do you sometimes feel nervous or shy? Do you wish you were better at Facing your Fears? This book is Filled with activities that you can do alone, or with Friends and Family, to help you understand and manage these emotions. Book jacket.
Do Something for Someone Else by Loll Kirby
19.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues | Series: Changemakers
Meet kids - just like you - whose small acts of kindness are changing the lives of others. Learn about the work they do and discover how the future of our world starts here... with you. Features a how-to-help section, with simple steps to inspire young readers to take action at home and at school.
Boying Up by Mayim Bialik
23.00 NZD
Category: Teenage Issues
Why does my voice crack like that? What should I eat to build muscle? How do I talk to someone I have a crush on? What do I do if someone calls me names or bullies me? Growing from a boy to a man is no easy task. Bodies are changing, social circles are evolving, hair is appearing in places it never ...Show more
Find Your Girl Squad by Angharad Rudkin; Ruth Fitzgerald
20.00 NZD
Category: Teenage Issues
Getting friendships right isn't easy. It's hard to find great friends, and even harder to hold on to them when rumours swirl or dramas unfold. But don't worry; psychologist and friendship expert Dr Angharad Rudkin and fabulous children's author Ruth Fitzgerald are here to show you how to find - and keep ...Show more
Confidence Cards for Kids by Summersdale Publishers
35.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues
Every child should know just how awesome they areThis deck of 52 cards is a powerful and positive tool to help your child s confidence bloom! With kind statements and mood-boosting mantras that can be displayed anywhere, this collection of bright and inspiring pick-me-ups will empower young people to fe ...Show more
Planet Under Pressure by Nancy Dickmann
23.00 NZD
Category: Environmental Issues
A concise and easy-to-follow introduction to topics such as population growth, migration and refugees, free movement, globalisation, food miles and international cooperation.
Shine From Within by Amanda Rootsey
24.00 NZD
Category: Teenage Issues
Shine from Within is the go-to guide to help girls navigate their teen years with a positive, fresh take on self-image and overall wellbeing.Amanda Rootsey brings a wealth of experience not only from her own teenage years but also from her work with teenage girls through her Shine from Within programs.A ...Show more
Far from Home: Refugees and Migrants Fleeing War, Persecution and Poverty by Cath Senker
22.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues
A sensitive and accessible account of the refugee crisis facing millions around the world. What if you had to leave your home and you could never go back? What do you think that would be like? For millions of Syrian and Iraqi citizens (and for people from many other nations around the world), these ar ...Show more
Prejudice (Stand Against) by Izzi Howell
24.00 NZD
Category: Social Issues | Series: Stand Against
A young activist's guide filled with real ways to make a difference Get excited to stand against prejudice in your community and the world with this introduction to non-violent activism. Young activists: follow the practical and effective methods in this book, and help mobilise others to raise awarenes ...Show more