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Link to K-5 Missouri Learning Standards for Social Studies

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Link to K-5 Missouri Learning Standards for Social Studies

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Scot Ritchie, the author and illustrator of this book, currently lives in Vancouver, Canada. He specializes in children's literature and has written over fifty books.

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Scot Ritchie is an award-winning author and illustrator. He has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and been a judge for the Governor General's Award for Illustration.

Scot grew up with one creative parent and one encouraging parent. He is convinced this is a recipe for success because he's spent his life creating things, being fairly sure he knows what he's doing --- but never entirely sure. When you're not entirely sure, you're probably learning or trying harder.

Growing up in the port city of Vancouver, Scot had a curiosity about the world. He has been able to marry his passion for bookmaking with his passion for travel. Even before the internet, Scot would pack up his mini office and work from places as far afield as Chania in Crete, Berlin, Honolulu and a seventeenth-century stable in Amsterdam. Scot has been told this gives his work a wider appeal. Scot currently lives in Vancouver, British Columbia.

Scot's books have been translated into many languages, including Arabic, Chinese, Dutch, French, Korean and Russian.

He draws on paper then scans the ink line into his computer where the coloring is done. He is especially proud of his Exploring Our Community series with Kids Can Press.

2020 - Children's Science Picture Book Award, AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize, Finalist

2019 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Starred Selection, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner

2010 - Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People, NCSS-CBC, Winner

2010 - Norma Fleck Award, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Short-listed

2010 - Information Book Award, Children's Literature Roundtables of Canada, Short-listed

2010 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner

2020 - Green Earth Book Award, The Nature Generation, Long-listed

2020 - Skipping Stones Honor List, Skipping Stones Magazine, Winner

2012 - Best Books for Kids & Teens, Starred Selection, Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner

2019 - Best Children's Books of the Year, Bank Street College, Listed

2018 - Best Books for Kids and Teens, The Canadian Children's Book Centre, Winner

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Scot Ritchie is an award-winning author and illustrator. He has worked with the National Film Board of Canada and been a judge for the Governor General's Award for Illustration. Scot grew up with one creative parent and one encouraging parent.

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The use of this book during a social studies lesson can help to incorporate various learning standards into classroom teaching. One example of a relevant Missouri Learning Standard:
Grade 1

1. Knowledge of the principles expressed in documents shaping constitutional

democracy in the United States

D. Role of citizens and governments in carrying out constitutional principles

a. Give examples of being an active and informed citizen in your classroom or

community.

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This book can be used to teach elementary school students about social studies. It can also be used to start a discussion about the importance of community involvement and being informed about the activities and programs that are available in the community. In addition, this book could spark interest about what makes a community and how the students could get involved in their own community.

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This book is about a group of friends who learn about what makes a community and how they can positively impact others in the community. Throughout the book, Yulee, Martin, Sally, Nick, and Pedro visit various places in the community to try to raise money for the library. This experience helps them learn how to make an impact and help others

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Look Where We Live!: A First Book of Community Building

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The Hardcover of the Look Where We Live!: A First Book of Community Building by Scot Ritchie at Barnes & Noble. FREE Shipping on $25 or more!

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Look Where We Live! A First Book of Community Building 

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Look Where We Live! A First Book of Community Building 