Becoming an Active Citizen

By Mary Ratzer

Book Overview

What does it mean to be an active citizen, and what does it take to become one? Active citizens recognize negative issues in their community and work to improve them. They come together with others who have similar aspirations, and they work affect positive change in the community and around the world. This guide introduces readers to the idea of being and active citizen, defines what the means, gives real-world examples of positive change, and offers advice for pursuing and achieving equity in society. Photographs of teens engaging in community and political endeavors will help readers gain a fresh understanding of activisms and how they can stand up for the rights of all people.

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499477260
• ISBN13: 9781499477269
• Release Date: July 2024
• Publisher: Rosen Young Adult
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.30 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.1" x 8.6"
• Age Range: 11 to 15 years
• Grade Range: Grades 6 to 10