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In a future totalitarian state where books are banned and destroyed by the government, Guy Montag, a fireman in charge of burning books, meets a revolutionary schoolteacher who dares to read and a girl who tells him of a past when people did not live in fear ... This sixtieth-anniversary edition commemorates Ray Bradbury's masterpiece with a new introduction by Neil Gaiman ; personal essays on the genesis of the novel by the author; a wealth of critical...
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Teenagers Jamie and Maya who are from Jewish and Muslim backgrounds, respectively, begin canvassing together for a local politician at the behest of their parents. Jamie who is desperately shy, and Maya, who is reeling from her parents separation, discover friendship and attraction as they work together on a discriminatory bill against Muslims.
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Infographic presentation that describes ways to be a global citizen, discussing what it means to be a citizen in the world, various aspects of society, assorted liberal social issues of concern, ways to communicate in the world, and how to take up a cause in order to make a difference.
4) The campaign
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Twelve-year-old Maddie runs her babysitter Janet's campaign to become mayor of their city and protect arts funding.
7) Thunderhead
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Rowan and Citra take opposite stances on the morality of the Scythedom, putting them at odds, and the Thunderhead is not pleased.
A year has passed since Rowan had gone off grid, becoming an urban legend, a vigilante snuffing out corrupt scythes in a trial by fire. As Scythe Anastasia, Citra gleans with compassion and openly challenges the ideals of the 'new order.' But it is clear that not everyone is open to the change. Will the Thunderhead intervene...
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Sharing candid interviews with 13 top children's and young adult authors who discuss why their books have faced censorship, a historian and critic puts First Amendment challenges into historical context and examines the support network that protects and defends young people's rights.
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This guidebook offers instruction and guidance to spark creativity and inspire action in your local communities. First learn how to get inspired and how to inspire others, as well as the importance of embracing diverse perspectives and how to handle conflict diplomatically. Then discover how to channel your inspiration into creative outlets, such as organizing community events or meetings, using social media to affect change, and contacting your government...
16) Dictatorship
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Presents an overview of the history of the world's dictatorships, in simple text with illustrations, including information on authoritarian dictators, totalitarian dictators, Cold War dictators, with definitions of each and a discussion of it future as a form of government.
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This new series is a great resource for introducing readers to key aspects of our government - just in time for the 28 election. Readers will learn about the importance of laws, the duties of our leaders, the election process, and the rights and responsibilities shared by all Americans. The series uses easy-to-understand language to explain important concepts that are closely tied to the social studies curriculum.