social action

"Through much of human history, only a small, elite group escaped the hardships of poverty. Industrialization helped reverse that trend, and world poverty has been steadily decreasing for 200 years. However, is the total eradication of poverty possible? This book traces the history and understanding of poverty, explores the realities of those living in poverty around the world, and examines innovations designed to eliminate extreme poverty on a global level. Helpful graphics, photographs, and clear language break down this important issue for young readers"--Provided by publisher.

"Kids have always been on the front lines of the fights for justice. From marches protesting child labor to the student strike that helped build the case for Brown v. Board of Education to modern-day March for Our Lives and the Climate Strike, [this book] tells the . . . story of children and teens throughout the twentieth and early twenty-first century rallying to fight for liberty, justice, and equality"--Provided by publisher.

In 1990s Portland, Oregon, seventeen-year-old Iph, aided by George, a modern-day Robin Hood, seeks her sensitive fifteen-year-old brother, Orr, while Orr has escaped wilderness boot camp and is residing with The Furies, an all-girl punk band.

"Stories about . . . activists who have accidentally changed the world. The activists profiled are a variety of ages and come from around the world"--Provided by publisher.

Told from alternating points of view, Chanel and Eleanor's rocky start to senior year gets more complex when the cheerleading team kneels for the national anthem and each girl grapples with the consequences.

Just like humans, animals experience pleasure and pain. Animals can be intelligent, curious, and social, but they can't speak for themselves. So, activists speak out for those that lack basic necessities and suffer mistreatment.

Countless teenagers around the world are organizing, marching, and raising their voices to draw attention to the climate crisis. According to a 2019 Washington Post-Kaiser Family Foundation poll, one in four American teenagers were taking action against climate change.

"Education helps kids have a bright future. All around the world, there are kids without access to a good education. How can we help? By speaking out! In Kids Speak Out About Education, you'll learn about some incredible kids who have worked to make sure every child has access to a good education, and what you can do to join them!"--From the publisher's web site.

A quiet girl makes a powerful impression through her artwork in this story of introversion and peaceful protest.

"Learn about fifty . . . kids who changed the world in this . . . illustrated collection of . . . short biographies sure to empower and motivate in equal measure. This volume is [an] . . . introduction to just some of the . . . young people from all over the world who have influenced a cultural, political, or social change throughout history. From Louis Braille to Greta Thunberg, Pel? to Malala Yousafzai, these activists, inventors, artists, and athletes broke new ground with their passion, courage, and creativity. Each . . . illustrated spread features inspiring words from all of these young people and the true stories behind how their actions and achievements that shook up the world"--Provided by publisher.