"Get Involved!" explores the world of social activism. Each fascinating book will inspire children to learn about the rights all humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its peoples, and animals. 'Special Field Notes' sections bring the words of prominent activists to life. 'Get Active!' boxes encourage exploration and research, and offer everyday ways to become a positive force for peacefully changing the world. In many countries, people do not receive basic rights, such as the right to freedom of expression or the right to equality. This clearly written book examines the history of human rights. Learn how activists have fought for a human rights declaration at the United Nations, and how activists often suffer for their beliefs....

"Get Involved!" explores the world of social activism. Each fascinating book will inspire children to learn about the rights all humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its people, and animals. 'Special Field Notes' sections bring the words of prominent activists to life. 'Get Active!' boxes encourage exploration and research, and offer everyday ways to become a positive force for peacefully changing the world. Social Justice goes beyond individual human rights. It means a society where justice is achieved in every aspect of life. This title takes a look at what a just society is by examining such topics as poverty, racism, homelessness, and inequality. Young enthusiasts will learn how the words of activists such as Nelson Mandela and Marian Wright Edelman inspired others to do what was right....

"Get Involved!" explores the world of social activism. Each fascinating book will inspire children to learn about the rights all humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its people, and animals. 'Special Field Notes' sections bring the words of prominent activists to life. 'Get Active!' boxes encourage exploration and research, and offer everyday ways to become a positive force for peacefully changing the world. Social Justice goes beyond individual human rights. It means a society where justice is achieved in every aspect of life. This title takes a look at what a just society is by examining such topics as poverty, racism, homelessness, and inequality. Young enthusiasts will learn how the words of activists such as Nelson Mandela and Marian Wright Edelman inspired others to do what was right....

This title is suitable for children of ages 7 to 12 years. 'Green living' means changing the way we live and use resources so that the environment is able to produce indefinitely the things we need to live. "Building a Green Community" walks young readers through a model community identifying green living practices at work, at home, on our highways, and at the store. This fascinating book also includes case studies of 'green' communities around the world....

Ages 8 to 14 years. In 1804, on their famous expedition to explore the uncharted American West, Lewis and Clark promised the Missouri Indians peace and prosperity if they didn't make war. This fascinating new book follows Lewis and Clark and the members of their Corps of Discovery expedition describing the effects of their encounters with various Native nations along the way. Features include: full-colour maps of their routes; Sacagawea, the expedition's Native interpreter, and York, Clark's slave and childhood companion; the customs and cultures of the Shoshone, Teton Sioux, and Minitari nations; the many exotic plants and animals the explorers discovered; what daily life was like on an expedition, including how they cured illness and punishment used to keep discipline; an authentic recipe from life on the trail; America's social and economic state after the expedition....

"Get Involved!" explores the world of social activism. Each fascinating book will inspire children to learn about the rights all humans have as well as their responsibilities for the world, its peoples, and animals. 'Special Field Notes' sections bring the words of prominent activists to life. 'Get Active!' boxes encourage exploration and research, and offer everyday ways to become a positive force for peacefully changing the world. In many countries, people do not receive basic rights, such as the right to freedom of expression or the right to equality. This clearly written book examines the history of human rights. Learn how activists have fought for a human rights declaration at the United Nations, and how activists often suffer for their beliefs....