Better Together: Creating Community in an Uncertain World
(Orca Footprints)

Author

Nikki Tate

Publication Date

April 03, 2018

Genre / Grade Band

- / 4^th − 5^th

Better Together: Creating Community in an Uncertain World (Orca Footprints)

Hardcover

Description

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.

Publication date

April 03, 2018

Classification

Page Count

ISBN-13

9781459813007

Lexile Measure

1160

Guided Reading Level

Publisher

Orca Book Publishers

Series

Orca Footprints

BISAC categories

Library of Congress categories

Community life
SOCIAL SCIENCE / Sociology / General
Communities
Belonging (Social psychology)
Social groups
Social participation
Fellowship

Kirkus

Most useful for adults who want to encourage youth groups to engage in social action.

ALA/Booklist

Students looking for a broad introduction to the wide-ranging topic of cultures and communities will find a good launching point in this photo-rich volume, and the closing list of resources might help steer further research.

School Library Journal

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