Las Animas - Bent County Library District

Learn about the importance of citizenship and find out how you can be a better citizen.

"Responsibility is important for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what being responsible is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience." -- Publisher's website.

"Respect is an important concept for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what respect is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience." -- Publisher's website.

"Forgiveness is important for children to learn and understand at an early age. This title will introduce readers to what forgiveness is through everyday and relatable examples that they are sure to experience." -- Publisher's website.

This book explains the virtue of sportsmanship and describes ways to practice sportsmanship at home, with friends, at school, and on the playing field.

""Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces humility to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher

""Developed by literacy experts for students in kindergarten through grade three, this book introduces resourcefulness to young readers through leveled text and related photos"--Provided by publisher"--

Empathy can be a different concept to grasp but there are simple ways that young people can show empathy to their friends and family every day. This title presents realistic, everyday situations in which kids can show empathy with colorful images that support the text.

"Dealing with Bullying" takes a new look at this age-old problem, describing what bullying is and the harmful effects it can have on the bullied, the bully, and bystanders. The pervasive cultural problem of bullying - in school, the media, politics, and more - is explored, as are practical tips for dealing with it and helping to create a caring social climate. Through stories from history and current events, readers will be inspired to take action...

When Josh finds a nest of blue snakes and decides to bring one into school for science class, his friend Andy is not sure this is a good idea--when the snake gets loose in the school hallway, Andy and the reader have to choose how the incident will end.