The World in My Neighborhood

What makes a neighborhood? How can people improve their neighborhoods? 

Students will answer these important questions and more with this nonfiction reader. 

• Explores life in one neighborhood using the five senses 
• Provides a short fiction piece related to the topic to keep students invested 
• Connects key ideas such as community and culture to students’ daily lives 
• Includes bright pages, interactive discussion questions, and a “Civics in Action” activity designed to inspire students to appreciate their neighbors 

Each and every neighborhood is an original mix of people, sights, sounds, and smells.