Citizens of Planet Earth

Explore Earth’s challenges and teach students how they can help! This interesting Grade 4 nonfiction reader describes problems facing the worldwide community.

Citizens of Planet Earth

• Analyzes major issues that affect communities around the world
• Provides a short fiction piece connected to the topic to keep students engaged
• Covers important concepts such as global citizenship and discrimination in an easy-to-follow way
• Includes a glossary, useful discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to get students excited about creating change

From unequal access to food and water to climate change, there are many global challenges that people are working to combat. This teacher-approved product provides students with a close-up look at these issues as well as steps individuals can take to help. With an illustrated fiction story, index, relevant images, and other essential features, this reader shows fourth grade students that they can make a difference as active global citizens.