[PDF] Heroes Of Conscience eBook

Author : Various
Publisher :
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 17,78 MB
Release : 2018-01-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781508177777

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In the face of tyranny, certain heroes of conscience stand out for having adopted a moral stance and taken action despite great risk of imprisonment, physical harm, or even death. The biographies in this series shine a spotlight on civic courage. Each book presents the life of a different subject known for his or her peaceful resistance to political or social oppression, contextualizing the struggle in language accessible to readers at any level. These examples are sure to resonate with today's motivated and socially conscious readers, inspiring a new generation of heroes of conscience. Features include: Interactive eBook editions will engage readers with additional facts, mini biographies of important related figures, timelines, and vocabulary features. Encourages activism and empathy through inspiring accounts of courageous lives. Covers subjects included in state and national social studies and history curricular standards.

Author : Various
Publisher : Rosen Young Adult
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 12,14 MB
Release : 2018-01-15
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ISBN : 9781508177944

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In the face of tyranny, certain heroes of conscience stand out for having adopted a moral stance and taken action despite great risk of imprisonment, physical harm, or even death. The biographies in this series shine a spotlight on civic courage. Each book presents the life of a different subject known for his or her peaceful resistance to political or social oppression, contextualizing the struggle in language accessible to readers at any level. These examples are sure to resonate with today's motivated and socially conscious readers, inspiring a new generation of heroes of conscience. Features include: Interactive eBook editions will engage readers with additional facts, mini biographies of important related figures, timelines, and vocabulary features. Encourages activism and empathy through inspiring accounts of courageous lives. Covers subjects included in state and national social studies and history curricular standards.

Author : Ann Wright
Publisher :
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 26,45 MB
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781608465842

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Stories of men and women, who risked careers, reputations, and even freedom for truth.

Author : Barbara Gottfried Hollander
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 50 pages
File Size : 36,34 MB
Release : 2017-12-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 153838096X

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Harvey Milk dreamed of a better tomorrow filled with love and equal rights for all. In 1977, Milk was elected to San Francisco's Board of Supervisors, only to be assassinated less than a year after he took office. Through his personal and professional life, Harvey Milk became a role model and beacon of hope for many members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender (LGBT) community. Readers will examine the life of this civic hero, including his struggles as a young man, who inspired the first National March on Washington for Lesbian and Gay Rights.

Author : Kathlyn Gay
Publisher : ABC-CLIO
Page : 504 pages
File Size : 44,43 MB
Release : 1996-11-30
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN :

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A response to the bemoaned dearth of heroism in the 20th century redefining the criteria for heroic status to include private and public acts of selflessness. The biographical dictionary includes succinct life stories of people as varied as Chicago Bears defensive tackle Chris Zorich, homeless advocate Mitch Snyder, Gray Panther Margaret Kuhn, Mahatma Ghandi, and the Dalai Lama. The cumulative effect demonstrates contemporary values in a difficult modern world, underlining the sacrifices individuals make to further ideas, ideals, and ideologies in order to benefit society as a whole. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR