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For a quarter century in more than ninety countries, Habitat for Humanity has built homes with and for the people who are most in need of them, aided by more than a million volunteers - two of the most devoted of whom are former president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.
In this captivating look at Habitat from the inside out:

• listen to personal accounts from volunteers and homeowners about building Habitat homes
• learn of the physical challenges Habitat faces due to climate, available building materials, and resources at building sites around the world
• understand how Habitat ...

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Overview

For a quarter century in more than ninety countries, Habitat for Humanity has built homes with and for the people who are most in need of them, aided by more than a million volunteers - two of the most devoted of whom are former president Jimmy Carter and his wife, Rosalynn.
In this captivating look at Habitat from the inside out:

• listen to personal accounts from volunteers and homeowners about building Habitat homes
• learn of the physical challenges Habitat faces due to climate, available building materials, and resources at building sites around the world
• understand how Habitat for Humanity offers a “hand up, not a hand out” to people in need

“This is an inspiring book, telling how ideas starting on a little farm in Georgia have grown to a worldwide movement bringing people together.” — Pete Seeger, songwriter

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Publishers Weekly
In a foreword, former president Carter, who became a hands-on participant in Habitat for Humanity after leaving office, notes that in Habitat's homebuilding work he and his wife, Rosalynn, have found a way “to put our faith into practice.” Personal insights from the Carters, other volunteers, Habitat homeowners and several celebrities who have worked with the organization (Jamie Lee Curtis, Garth Brooks) add diverse voices to Rubel's (Scholastic Encyclopedia of the Presidents and Their Times) uplifting account of the group's mission and accomplishments. The book offers many intriguing nuts and bolts, as Rubel offers a chronicle of Habitat's origins and detailed rundowns of construction processes. Especially eye-opening are vignettes about projects in developing countries, where Habitat strives to reconcile modern building methods with local customs (as when “outdoor toilets are the cultural norm and indoor toilets are considered bizarre”). Copious photos of substandard housing in the U.S. and around the world, the Habitat homes that replaced them and the gratified residents who helped build them underscore both the physical and emotional benefits of the group's work. Ages 9–13. (Oct.)
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This in-depth and inspirational look at Habitat for Humanity begins with a foreword by President Jimmy Carter, a long-time champion of Habitat. Carter explains how he and his wife got involved with the organization, whose goal is to rid the world of substandard housing. Throughout each chapter, the dedication and support of the Carters is woven into every story. The exhaustive examination of Habitat tells of what led to its formation in 1976, how the Carters got involved in 1984, and discusses Habitat's projects. Moving personal stories of both volunteers and housing recipients are offered in every chapter, illustrating how much passionate work goes into every project and the life-altering changes building and receiving a home offers. A chapter examines how Habitat designs and builds its homes, including the unique considerations and challenges each project faces. It also details the step-by-step work and on the job training that takes place. Chapters on the international work Habitat does and volunteers worldwide offer a global perspective on substandard housing. The key message throughout is that decent housing is a basic human right. The personal stories, from President Carter and other volunteers, convey just how important this organization is. Filled with photographs from building sites around the world, this informative book's main strength is its powerful stories from those who are forever changed by their work with Habitat for Humanity. This is an excellent resource for classrooms, providing opportunities for discussions on charity, poverty, volunteerism, and communities. Reviewer: Amanda MacGregor

Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780763647018
  • Publisher: Candlewick Press
  • Publication date: 10/13/2009
  • Pages: 160
  • Sales rank: 765,792
  • Age range: 10 - 18 Years
  • Lexile: 1150L (what's this?)
  • Product dimensions: 7.60 (w) x 9.10 (h) x 0.80 (d)

Meet the Author

David Rubel is the author of the SCHOLASTIC ENCYCLOPEDIA OF THE PRESIDENTS AND THEIR TIMES and the SCHOLASTIC ATLAS OF THE UNITED STATES. He lives in Chatham, New York.

Jimmy Carter served as the thirty-ninth president of the United States from 1977 to 1981 and was the recipient of the 2002 Nobel Peace Prize. A prolific author, Jimmy Carter has published more than twenty books. He lives with his wife, Rosalynn, in Plains, Georgia.

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  • Posted April 20, 2010

    Great overview of work that Habitat does around the world

    This book does a very good job of explaining the world of Habitat For Humanity. Since the target audience is the younger set, it is written in a manner that is easy for all to understand. As a person who has built on a number of HFH projects around the world, including the Carter Builds, I can attest that it is a true representation of how things are done. I also know a number of the people profiled in the book personally and can say that their stories are not embellished. Habitat DOES change lives and I think the author does a remarkable job of conveying that in an interesting and motivating way. There is just the right balance of emotion, moving without being sappy. While I had heard many snippets of the history of the organization over the years, I particularly enjoyed how this book filled in some of the gaps for me. There is some misinformation out there about Habitat, such as that it was founded by Jimmy Carter which is not true, and this book gives a definitive factual reference for all who are interested in the subject. It is very well researched. The photos are beautiful and draw you into the story. You can't help but fall in love with the homeowners, the volunteers and the mission itself. I believe that an entire generation of volunteers will emerge as a result of this book, as many youngsters will be exposed to it. The Smithsonian has named it a 2009 Notable Book for Children, while the Children's Book Council and the National Council for the Social Studies have named it a 2010 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People. The Michigan Reading Association has also chosen to include 'If I Had a Hammer' in its 2010-2011 Great Lakes Great Books program. If you weren't a convert to the goal of ridding the world of substandard housing by a hand up instead of a handout before, you will be after reading this book. I highly recommend it.

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