How to be a Global Citizen: Be Informed. Get Involved.

by DK

Overview

Be the change in your community! This illustrated guide takes you through challenges the world is facing and how you and your kids can help overcome them. 

Aspiring activists and young community leaders need information and tools to be responsible citizens and changemakers in their communities. This activism book is packed with content that will both educate and challenge young children aged 11+ years to make a difference.

How to be a Global Citizen covers topics such as politics and voting, how to be responsible with online communication, preventing unfair discrimination, and protecting our environment. You’ll find: 

   • Creative illustrations and clear text simplify challenging topics
   • Advice for parents and teachers on explaining tricky social and environmental issues to children
   • Steps to contribute to society at an individual level
   • Features on inspirational young role models leading the charge on different causes around the world

Inspire youth with tales of their peers

Young people are leading movements around the world, influencing their communities, and illuminating issues that have plagued our societies for far too long. Each chapter of How to be a Global Citizen provides information and ideas on how children can have important conversations amongst friends, family, and the wider community to affect change. 
 
Children are inspired by the stories of young leaders such as LGBTQ+ rights activist, Jazz Jennings, and environmentalist, Greta Thunberg. And each of their stories serves to be an example of what it means to be a responsible citizen, how to make the world a better place, and how to care for our societies and environment.  
 
Other titles to Help Your Kids

DK’s Help Your Kids series is aimed at young readers ages 11 + years, parents, and teachers. These books are an excellent resource to help children understand complex topics. Other books in this series include Help Your Kids with English, Help Your Kids with Study Skills, and Help Your Kids with Dyslexia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780744029956
Publisher:	DK
Publication date:	09/21/2021
Pages:	160
Product dimensions:	7.60(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	10 - 17 Years

About the Author

We believe in the power of discovery. That's why we create books for everyone that explore ideas and nurture curiosity about the world we live in.
 
From first words to the Big Bang, from the wonders of nature to city adventures, you will find expert knowledge, hours of fun and endless inspiration in the pages of our books. 

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Table of Contents

1 Our World

Knowing yourself 10

Relationships and feelings 12

Living in a community 14

Who is a citizen? 16

Are we global citizens? 18

2 Our Society

What is culture? 22

Is everyone equal? 24

Change makers: Inclusion champions 26

Discrimination 28

What is ableism? 30

Women's rights 32

Change makers: Champions for women 34

Beliefs and faiths 36

Racism 38

Sexual identity 42

Gender identity 44

Change makers: LGBTQ+ champions 46

What is marginalization? 48

Celebrating differences 50

Power to the people 52

Case study: #BlackLivesMatter 54

Be an ally 56

3 People and Politics

What is politics? 60

Political systems 62

Parties and elections 64

Voting 66

What is a government? 68

The economy 70

Why do we pay taxes? 72

Laws of the land 74

Healthcare 76

Education 77

Change makers: Resource champions 78

Political representation 80

Case study: The fight for Waorani land 82

Recognizing wrongs 84

On the move 86

Case study: The Rohingya crisis 88

International law 90

Change makers: Rights champions 92

4 Our Environment

Our changing world 96

Change makers: Climate champions 98

The carbon problem 100

Pollution 102

Plants and animals 104

Change makers: Nature champions 106

Impact on humans 108

Case study: Fires in Australia 110

Living sustainably 112

Environmental policies 114

Protecting the planet 116

Change makers: Green champions 118

Be a green champion 120

5 Our Digital Lives

Media 126

Fake news 128

Communicating online 130

Change makers: Online champions 132

Being an online citizen 134

6 Calling All Global Citizens

Find your cause 138

Plan and prepare 140

Make a difference 142

7 The Us

Politics and government 145

The United States Congress 148

Citizens of the US 149

Agents of change 150

Find out more 151

Glossary 152

Index 156

Acknowledgments 160

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2021

Gr 5–8—This offering is packed with photos, text boxes, time lines, and a plethora of information. While enabling the presentation of a great deal of content, this layout is busy and sometimes challenging to follow. The editors begin by helping students understand the various components that make each person unique--cultural backgrounds, gender and sexual identity, goals, ambitions, and interests, among others. Despite the differences people may have, everyone should strive to be a global citizen. The text excellently presents the responsibilities each person needs to fulfill in order to achieve that status. Covering big topics like psychology, sociology, ecology, and civics, the editors show just how connected our world has become. An action in one of the large umbrella areas (e.g., ecology) possibly impacts others around the globe. Many of these ideas may be new to the intended audience. Of special interest to readers might be the "champions" sections highlighting children and teen activists who work hard to better their world. They are concrete examples of what global citizens look like. This book is well done and packed with information. The question remains whether the intended audience will consume the information. Few students would choose this on their own. In the hands of a social studies teacher, the ideas might stir some imaginations and inspire some action. VERDICT Purchase for classroom education or where youth activism is blossoming.—Lisa Crandall, formerly at the Capital Area Dist. Lib., Holt, MI

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