Better Together: Creating Community in an Uncertain World (Orca Footprints, 13) - Hardcover

Tate, Nikki

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1459813006 ISBN 13: 9781459813007

Publisher: Orca Book Publishers, 2018

Synopsis

Better Together explores how people gather in groups of all kinds to fulfill the basic human need for companionship.

From the smallest units of parents, siblings and friends to global organizations that try to build on a foundation of common human experience to meet their goals, people working together are a powerful force for change. Too often, we look at someone and see all the ways we are different. People all around the world come together to build things, teach and entertain each other, and provide everything from better health care to good food to security and education. Better Together examines the many ways we are the same, no matter where we live.

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About this title

About the Author

Nikki Tate is the author of more than 30 books, most of which are for children and teens. Her Footprints title, Deep Roots: How Trees Sustain Our Planet, received several award nominations and was named by the New York Public Library as one of 2016’s Best 100 Books for Kids. She lives in Canmore, Alberta.

From the Back Cover

making community, activism, safety, food, shelter, love and belonging, companionship

Reviews

Gr 4–9—Tate focuses on a collection of groups and initiatives that work to make the world a better place on a daily basis. The book reflects on different types of families, communities, organizations, and causes, both historical and modern. The photographs are inclusive of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, and nationality. There are a number of spotlight sections called "Love This!" that spotlight encouraging stories around the world, and "Community Facts" provide a short snippet of trivia surrounding some aspect of community. A number of print and online resources are provided, along with a sizable glossary. Readers will find this book helpful in understanding different types of communities and organizations and in finding new ways to get involved in making the world a better place to live. VERDICT A good purchase for libraries looking to expand their collection of titles surrounding community and becoming active in organizations.—Kristin Unruh, Siersma Elementary School, Warren, MI

Edition details

• Publisher: Orca Book Publishers
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1459813006
• ISBN 13: 9781459813007
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48