Books About Community Development

The Best Community Development Books for Kids

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Looking for excellent children's books about community development? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table
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Chapter Book · Ages 6–+ · 2013

Farmer Will Allen and the Growing Table

By Jacqueline Briggs Martin, Shabazz Larkin (Illustrator) · Book #1 in the Food Heroes series

A visionary farmer transforms urban wastelands into thriving gardens.

32 pages· 1,096 words· Est. 19 min read
4.2/5 Goodreads · 606 ratings
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Summary: Will Allen, a towering former basketball star, sees potential where others see decay. In Milwaukee's abandoned lots, he envisions gardens that could feed the world. With innovative methods like aquaponics, he tackles poor soil and limited space, turning urban farming into a movement. As challenges arise, Will's genius for problem-solving shines, inspiring communities and earning him recognition. Can his vision of sustainable urban agriculture change the way we feed our cities? Discover the story of a man who sees beyond the concrete and into a future of abundance.
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