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After Gandhi

one hundred years of nonviolent resistance
2018
Profiles fifteen activists and groups who were inspired by the life and work of Mohandas Gandhi to use nonviolent protest as a means of bringing about social change.

Roses and radicals

the epic story of how American women won the right to vote
2018
"A history of the women's movement and the fight to ratify the 19th Amendment-giving women the right to vote in 1920"--Provided by publisher.

What is the Constitution?

Provides a behind-the-scenes look at the United States Constitution.
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What is the Declaration of Independence?

"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War"--Provided by publisher.
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A is for activist

2013
An alphabet book that introduces ideas related to activism, including environment justice, feminism, human rights, and more.

What is the Declaration of Independence?

2016
"Step back in time to the birth of America and meet the real-life rebels who made this country free! On a hot summer day near Philadelphia in 1776, Thomas Jefferson sat at his desk and wrote furiously until early the next morning. He was drafting the Declaration of Independence, a document that would sever this country's ties with Britain and announce a new nation--The United States of America. Colonists were willing to risk their lives for freedom, and the Declaration of Independence made that official. Discover the true story of one of the most radical and uplifting documents in history and follow the action that fueled the Revolutionary War"--Provided by publisher.

Domestic terrorism

2015
A collection of essays that provides varying perspectives on issues related to domestic terrorism and national security.

The Democratic Party

2015
Contains a collection of articles, with varied viewpoints, that address topics related to the Democratic Party.

The Republican Party

2015
Contains a collection of articles, with varied viewpoints, that address topics related to the Republican Party.

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