Timely, factual, sensitive information for children about America's response to terrorism. Includes: What is War? Why Do We Fight Them? A Brief History of Terrorism in the World Why Do They Hate Us? Afghans, Turbans, and Beards: Who is Who and How Do We Tell Them Apart? Who is Osama Bin Laden? Fighting War Today? Electronic Hot Pursuit': Computers and War What's All This Talk About chemical and Germ Warfare? Keeping a Cool Head: Separating Fact from Rumor and Guesses What Should I Really Be Afraid Of? Normalsville: When Will the End Be in Sight? Why the World is Determined to Fight Terrorism Turning Point: September 11, 2001 Resolve vs. Revenge Seeking Justice The Religion of Islam and the Muslims Who Practice It Tolerance and Understanding Diplomacy vs. War Afghanistan and the Middle East War Yesterday and Today How Good Can Come From Bad The Only Thing We Have to Fear... Pride and Patriotism Faith and Hope Glossary Further Resources, and more! Who's keeping our kids updated on the War on Terrorism? We are! Click on the links below to download. War on Terrorism--what's happened since September 11 What's happening in Iraq today? How has life changed for America? Vocabulary activity (Glossary) Diary worksheet Shoes Make News--coloring puzzle activity Who's on our side?--fill in the blanks puzzle Flag Find--Find the American flags and color them and the rest of the picture

Discusses the events of September 11, 2001, what the World Trade Center and the Pentagon are, what terrorism is, how people worked together after the tragedy, and how America and the American government have been affected.

Provides brief biographical information on Americans who served during our nation's history.

Hands-On Projects and Activities to Teach Kids About Patriotism

In this invaluable book, kids will learn about thee troublesome current events that plague our world today in a way that these young readers can understand and learn to express their questions and opinions. This knowledge and the ability to become part of the dialogue of what is going on today is extremely reassuring to young minds. Who? And why? That's what all kids want to know. Carole Marsh makes it easy to not only make sense of the madness, but also benefit from being able to use this information as a base for further learning.

Join the call for a better world with this New York Times bestselling picture book about a school where diversity and inclusion are celebrated. The perfect back-to-school read for every kid, family and classroom! In our classroom safe and sound. Fears are lost and hope is found. Discover a school where all young children have a place, have a space, and are loved and appreciated. Readers will follow a group of children through a day in their school, where everyone is welcomed with open arms. A school where students from all backgrounds learn from and celebrate each other's traditions. A school that shows the world as we will make it to be. “An important book that celebrates diversity and inclusion in a beautiful, age-appropriate way.” – Trudy Ludwig, author of The Invisible Boy

There's nothing like it out there! Kids love germs, and it's a good thing--they certainly encounter their share of them in their young lives! A fascination look at all things germy and gross is what this book is all about. A wonder accoutrement to the two adult germ books, The Official Guide to Germs and 505 Flabbergasting Facts About Germs.

Where is Afghanistan? A the crossroads of ancient trade routes, once a place of peace, beauty, and prosperity, and today, ground zero of the war against terrorism. Afghanistan is a nation worth knowing more about. The facts in Afghanistan--A Country at the Crossroads of War and Peace are presented in a tactful and clear manner, the kind of reading which will help all kids understand such a misunderstood nation. 48 pp, Ages 9 and up.