Taking a stand

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The Standing Rock Sioux challenge the Dakota Access Pipeline

2019
"Explores the history, events, and aftermath of the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe's protest of the Dakota Access Pipeline"--Provided by publisher.

Larry Itliong leads the way for farmworkers' rights

"Explores the history, events, and aftermath of Larry Itliong's fight for farmworkers' rights"--Provided by publisher.

Parkland students challenge the National Rifle Association

Discusses the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, and how select students decided to take a stand against the NRA and government officials for their complacency on gun violence. Examines the debate from both sides and highlights individuals who are making an impact on the controversial topic. Includes color photographs, critical thinking questions, a glossary, sources for further information, and an index.
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United in cause

the Sons of Liberty
2010
Discusses the formation and activity of the Sons of Liberty in response to taxes imposed on colonists by the British in the eighteenth century, and examines the efforts of people such as Alexander McDougall, Samuel Adams, and Abraham Whipple.

Refusing to crumble

the Danish resistance in World War II
2010
Examines the German invasion of Denmark during World War II and the efforts of a resistance movement to save Jews from Nazi death camps and expel the Germans.
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