For Every Child

For Every Child
Caroline Castle (Adapter), John Burningham (Illustrator), Desmond M Tutu (Foreword)
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Government

In 1989 the United Nations formally adopted fifty-four principles that make up the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. For this breathtaking picture book the fourteen declarations that are most relevant to children's everyday lives have been retold by Caroline Castle in a simple, evocative text, each one interpreted in a stunning double-page illustration by a different artist from around the world. These well-known contributors include two Americans, both major award-winners: Jerry Pinkney and Rachel Isadora.

UNICEF has declared that the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child "stands alone as the single most comprehensive instrument of human rights law." However, not nearly enough people know of this important document's existence, and the new Millennium has presented the opportunity to draw attention to these rights.

Contributing Artists:

John Burningham
Babette Cole
Philippe Dumas
Shirley Hughes
Rachel Isadora
Satoshi Kitamura
P. J. Lynch
Claudio Muñoz
Jerry Pinkney
Henriette Sauvant
Amrit & Rabindra K. D. Kaur Singh
Peter Weevers
Ken Wilson-Max
Yang Tswei-yu

• Rank: #50163 in Books
• Published on: 2001-01-01
• Released on: 2001-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 40 pages

Ask Me Anything About the Presidents (Avon Camelot Books)

Ask Me Anything About the Presidents (Avon Camelot Books)
Louis Phillips (Author)
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Government

Which President killed a man in a duel? Who was arrested while holding office? What did Lincoln dream the night before his assassination. A fun and fascinating guide to the U.S. Presidents from Washington to Clinton-with a portrait of each one and a description of each man's life and accomplishments.

• Rank: #859137 in Books
• Published on: 1992-02-01
• Released on: 1992-02-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .40" h x 5.00" w x 7.40" l, .20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 144 pages

Election Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)

Election Day (Rookie Read-About Holidays)
Patricia J. Murphy (Author)
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Government

The popular Rookie Books expand their horizons - to all corners of the globe! With this series all about geography, emergent readers will take off on adventures to cities, nations, waterways, and habitats around the world…and right in their own backyards.

• Rank: #361574 in Books
• Brand: Childrens Pr
• Published on: 2002-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 7.01" h x 5.98" w x .9" l, .13 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 31 pages

Rules and Laws (First Step Nonfiction)

Rules and Laws (First Step Nonfiction)
Ann-Marie Kishel (Author)
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Government

Book by Kishel, Ann-Marie

• Rank: #263315 in Books
• Brand: Brand: Lerner Classroom
• Published on: 2007-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 6.69" h x 5.83" w x .20" l, .13 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 24 pages

• Used Book in Good Condition

Snow Falling in Spring: Coming of Age in China During the Cultural Revolution

Snow Falling in Spring: Coming of Age in China During the Cultural Revolution
Moying Li (Author)
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Most people cannot remember when their childhood ended. I, on the other hand, have a crystal-clear memory of that moment. It happened at night in the summer of 1966, when my elementary school headmaster hanged himself.

In 1966 Moying, a student at a prestigious language school in Beijing, seems destined for a promising future. Everything changes when student Red Guards begin to orchestrate brutal assaults, violent public humiliations, and forced confessions. After watching her teachers and headmasters beaten in public, Moying flees school for the safety of home, only to witness her beloved grandmother denounced, her home ransacked, her father’s precious books flung onto the back of a truck, and Baba himself taken away. From labor camp, Baba entrusts a friend to deliver a reading list of banned books to Moying so that she can continue to learn. Now, with so much of her life at risk, she finds sanctuary in the world of imagination and learning.

This inspiring memoir follows Moying Li from age twelve to twenty-two, illuminating a complex, dark time in China’s history as it tells the compelling story of one girl’s difficult but determined coming-of-age during the Cultural Revolution.

• Rank: #33367 in Books
• Brand: Square Fish
• Published on: 2010-03-16
• Released on: 2010-03-16
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.27" h x 5.51" w x .51" l, .38 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 192 pages

Our Freedom Amendments: Understanding How the Bill Of Rights Limits Government Powers and Protects Liberty and Personal Freedom in America

Our Freedom Amendments: Understanding How the Bill Of Rights Limits Government Powers and Protects Liberty and Personal Freedom in America
Ron Taylor (Author)

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Government

An introduction to the Bill of Rights.

This book presents a concise discussion of the U.S. Constitution and the Bill of Rights. It is ideally suited for young readers, aged 9 and up.

America works best where government respects the rule of law, and the people of America demand government representatives conduct themselves in accordance with the Constitution. Short of that, the Bill of Rights, also known as our freedom amendments, is merely a piece of paper with pretty words.

The best defense against tyranny is an informed citizenry, and it is up to each of us to understand the Constitution, and how the Founding Fathers designed the Bill of Rights to limit the powers of government, and ensure the personal freedoms of all Americans.

"Our Freedom Amendments" helps lay the foundation of knowledge necessary to ensure personal liberty and freedom in America. This book is based on the Constitution, common historical knowledge, and the author's opinions. Many of our rights spelled out in the Bill of Rights are under siege, as special interest groups and short-sighted politicians clamor for change. This book presents a detailed discussion of the Bill of Rights, with comments and examples relevant to each of the amendments.

Book length: 66 pages.

• Rank: #181081 in eBooks
• Published on: 2013-08-17
• Released on: 2013-08-17
• Format: Kindle eBook
• Number of items: 1

September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right

September 12th: We Knew Everything Would Be All Right
Masterson Elementary Students (Author), Masterson Elementary Student (Illustrator)
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Government

Heartfelt and touching book by 1st graders at Masterson Elementary School in Kennet, Missouri, about the day after the tragic events of September 11th. These students were given a commemorative Sept

On September 11th horrific events occurred, yet through the simple text and vibrant art of first graders, we are reminded that the world continued the next day. On each page, children experience the comforts of ordinary routines, such as their teacher reading books to them, having homework and recess, and knowing that 2 + 2 still equals 4. This is a poignant message of hope that reassures us all that even after bad things happen, tomorrow always brings a new day.

• Rank: #107733 in Books
• Published on: 2002-09-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 32 pages

The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World's Most Notorious Nazi

The Nazi Hunters: How a Team of Spies and Survivors Captured the World's Most Notorious Nazi
Neal Bascomb (Author)

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Government

A thrilling spy mission, a moving Holocaust story, and a first-class work of narrative nonfiction.

In 1945, at the end of World War II, Adolf Eichmann, the head of operations for the Nazis' Final Solution, walked into the mountains of Germany and vanished from view. Sixteen years later, an elite team of spies captured him at a bus stop in Argentina and smuggled him to Israel, resulting in one of the century's most important trials -- one that cemented the Holocaust in the public imagination.

THE NAZI HUNTERS is the thrilling and fascinating story of what happened between these two events. Survivor Simon Wiesenthal opened Eichmann's case; a blind Argentinean and his teenage daughter provided crucial information. Finally, the Israeli spies -- many of whom lost family in the Holocaust -- embarked on their daring mission, recounted here in full. Based on the adult bestseller HUNTING EICHMANN, which is now in development as a major film, and illustrated with powerful photos throughout, THE NAZI HUNTERS is a can't-miss work of narrative nonfiction for middle-grade and YA readers.

• Rank: #133435 in Books
• Published on: 2013-08-27
• Released on: 2013-08-27
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, 1.10 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 256 pages

Detective Science: 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids

Detective Science: 40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids
Jim Wiese (Author)
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Government

Children/Science

Become a super science sleuth with . . .

Detective Science

40 Crime-Solving, Case-Breaking, Crook-Catching Activities for Kids

Search for evidence, gather clues, and discover how science can help solve a mystery. From dusting for fingerprints to analyzing handwriting, these easy, fun-filled activities give you a firsthand look at how detectives and forensic scientists use science to solve real-life crimes.

Make a plaster cast of a shoe. Identify lip prints left on a glass. Examine hair and clothing fibers. Practice chemistry to identify mystery substances, and much more.

In no time at all, you'll be thinking like a detective and performing experiments like a real forensic scientist!

• Rank: #68655 in Books
• Brand: Wiley
• Published on: 1996-02-us.html
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.00" h x 7.24" w x .39" l, .52 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Basic Debate, Student Edition

Basic Debate, Student Edition
McGraw-Hill (Author)
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Government

Ideal for beginning debaters

Basic Debate teaches the fundamentals of debate, from the skills of analysis and research to techniques of cross-examination and logical reasoning. Students using this program naturally develop the confidence to move with ease through many academic pursuits. In-depth coverage of the role of ethics in research, preparation of evidence, and debate competition promotes critical thinking, while an expanded chapter on Lincoln-Douglas debate brings historical perspective.

• Rank: #42779 in Books
• Published on: 2005-05-12
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 9.02" h x 7.44" w x 1.06" l, 1.56 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 327 pages

The Election Book: The People Pick a President

The Election Book: The People Pick a President
Carolyn Jackson (Author)
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Government

The U.S. Presidential Election is the toughest race in the world to win. Find out what it takes to become the Commander in Chief1

Since we have a government of the people, by the people, and for the people, it's important the people--including you--know what goes on during an election year and how the people pick a president.

Every four years, Americans elect a new president. The election is the top story on television shows and in the news nearly every day for the year leading up to the election. Yet most people don't know very much about how the election really works. Who votes? Who can run? What happens on election day? What does it take to win? Young readers will learn all this and more in this updated edition of THE ELECTION BOOK--just in time for the 2012 election.

• Rank: #675681 in Books
• Published on: 2012-07-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .33" h x 5.33" w x 7.67" l, .18 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 112 pages

Spies Around the World: The Mossad and Other Israeli Spies

Spies Around the World: The Mossad and Other Israeli Spies
Michael E. Goodman (Author)

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Government

• Rank: #511249 in Books
• Published on: 2014-01-28
• Released on: 2014-01-28
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback

Give Me Shelter: Stories About Children Who Seek Asylum

Give Me Shelter: Stories About Children Who Seek Asylum
Tony Bradman (Editor)

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Government

The phrase Aasylum seeker” is one heard in the media all the time. It stimulates fierce and controversial debate in arguments about migration, race, and religion. The movement of people from poor or struggling countries to those where there may be opportunities for a better life has been a constant in human history, but it is something with particular relevance in this time of wide-scale political and social upheaval. Featuring stories from youth based in trouble spots around the world A including Kosovo, Ethiopia, Vietnam, Eritrea, Zaire, Sudan, Somalia, Iraq, Zimbabwe, and Kurdistan A this collection of stories spotlights people who have been forced to leave their homes or families to seek help and shelter elsewhere. This book has no political axe to grind, simply recording the truth of these children’s stories without assigning blame. Some are about young people traveling to other countries; others are concerned with young ones left behind when parents are forced to flee. These are stories about physical and emotional suffering but also about humanity A of both those who endure unimaginable hardship and those who help them.

• Rank: #431679 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-11
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.11" h x 5.43" w x .80" l, .75 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 127 pages

Steck-Vaughn American Government: Student Edition American Government 1997

Steck-Vaughn American Government: Student Edition American Government 1997
STECK-VAUGHN (Author)
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'American Government' tells the story of how our government came to be. You will learn about all the branches of the government and their many jobs. You will see how leaders are elected, and how people like you can make a difference. You will learn about the role our government plays as one nation among many. You will see that your government is "of the people, by the people, for the people." At the end of the book you will find a copy of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States. Along with these great pieces of writing is an explanation that will help you to understand what those papers mean.

• Rank: #53749 in Books
• Published on: 1997-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 10.63" h x 8.07" w x .51" l, 1.05 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 240 pages

Holt United States History: Student Edition Beginnings to 1877 2007

Holt United States History: Student Edition Beginnings to 1877 2007
RINEHART AND WINSTON HOLT (Author)
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Government

• Rank: #140596 in Books
• Published on: 2007-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l, .0 pounds
• Binding: Hardcover
• 728 pages

How States Make Laws (Kaleidoscope)

How States Make Laws (Kaleidoscope)
Suzanne Levert (Author)

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Government

• Rank: #680787 in Books
• Published on: 2003-11-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.27" h x 8.03" w x .37" l, .66 pounds
• Binding: Library Binding
• 48 pages

Al Gore: A Wake-Up Call to Global Warming (Voices for Green Choices)

Al Gore: A Wake-Up Call to Global Warming (Voices for Green Choices)
Dale Anderson (Author)

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Government

• Rank: #12770 in Books
• Published on: 2009-01-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.86" h x 6.89" w x .20" l, .30 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

The Travels of Samuel de Champlain Sb-Ee (Explorers & Exploration)

The Travels of Samuel de Champlain Sb-Ee (Explorers & Exploration)
Joanne Mattern (Other Contributor)

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Government

Travel with Champlain as he settles New France and founds a settlement at Quebec. Recommended in Laura Berquist Syllabus Grade 4Author: Joanne MatternAge: 9-12Pages: 48, PaperbackPublisher: Steck-VaughnISBN: 0-618-15428-0

• Rank: #442016 in Books
• Brand: HARCOURT SCHOOL SUPPLY
• Published on: 2000-06-21
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 8.39" h x 5.77" w x .13" l, .20 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 48 pages

Revolutionary War (Battle Box)

Revolutionary War (Battle Box)
Brown Reference Group (Author)
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Government

Open the Battle Box for a totally interactive experience! Inside you'll find a full-color, sixty-four-page book that focuses on the key battles of the Revolutionary War, along with strategic maps, reproductions of the Declaration of Independence and George Washington's commission as commander-in-chief, copies of the stamps from the Stamp Act, and exact replicas of the earliest currency used by colonies - thirteen pieces of memorabilia in all. Like nothing else before it, Battle Box: Revolutionary War is the complete package, a treasure trove about the birth of our country.

• Rank: #176679 in Books
• Published on: 2009-09-22
• Released on: 2009-09-22
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Dimensions: 1.22 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 64 pages