From the founder of The Cramm, a news outlet by and for the incredible Gen Z activists who are already shaping our global future (really!), this book is a dive into the history that's made the world what it is today. You can take a stand for justice. You can raise your voice to make a difference. You can find your way to make a mark and change the world. But first—you need to know what the actual F is going on in it. Today’s world can feel like a seriously confusing mess. Headlines and newsca...
Packed with facts, kids will love learning about elected leaders from around the world, from Barack Obama to Nelson Mandela, and how they came to power. With this nonfiction politics book, children will learn about where and how democracy began and how it has developed over the years. What is an Election? is a new Level 2 title in the engaging four-level DK Readers series, aimed at children who are beginning to learn to read. Developing a lifelong love of reading, DK Readers cover a vast range...
Historically, theocracy has been a fairly rare form of government. Still, theocracies have appeared all over the globe, and they have taken a variety of forms. This book examines theocratic governments, from ancient Egypt to present-day Iran. It explores how different theocracies arose, how their leaders maintained authority, and what it was like for ordinary people living under religious rule. Theocracy will provide students with a wealth of fascinating and thought-provoking information.
Gun Control (USA Today's Debate: Voices & Perspectives)
by Matt Doeden
Democracy (Political Systems of the World) (Global Viewpoints)
by Professor Tom Lansford
Several articles discuss issues surrounding democracy.
We Are Here to Stay: Voices of Undocumented Young Adults
by Kuklin Susan
The Stonewall Honor–winning author of Beyond Magenta shares the intimate, eye-opening stories of nine undocumented young adults living in America. “Maybe next time they hear someone railing about how terrible immigrants are, they'll think about me. I’m a real person.” Meet nine courageous young adults who have lived in the United States with a secret for much of their lives: they are not U.S. citizens. They came from Colombia, Mexico, Ghana, Independent Samoa, and Korea. They came seeking edu...
Every Vote Matters: The Power of Your Voice, from Student Elections to the Supre (Teens & the Law)
by Thomas A Jacobs
Napol�on Bonaparte (Significant Figures in World History)
by Joshua Meeks
Troublemaker for Justice
by Jacqueline Houtman, Walter Naegle, and Michael G Long
Chosen a Best Children's Book of the Year by the Bank Street Center! Voted a Best Book of the Year by School Library Journal and Kirkus Reviews! A biography for younger readers about one of the most influential activists of our time, who was an early advocate for African Americans and for gay rights. "Bayard had an unshakable optimism, nerves of steel, and, most importantly, a faith that if the cause is just and people are organized, nothing can stand in our way."—President Barack Obama "Bay...
The House of Representatives (Know Your Government)
by Justine Rubinstein
What Is a Democracy? Us Government Textbook Children's Government Books
by Baby Professor
Humanitarian Relief and Lending a Hand (The United Nations)
by Heather Docalavich, Sheila Nelson, Ida Walker, and Roger Smith
Key Social Safety Net Laws (Laws That Changed History)
by Alex Acks