Getting Our Voices Heard: How Can Americans Change Our Society?

By D.K. Publishing

Book Overview

Inspires young learners to explore how Americans campaigned for change through history and the experience of modern Americans

Part of an inspiring series of books that will support students to understand government and civics in modern America through the historical events and people that have shaped them, Getting our Voices Heard will interweave historical context, events and personalities with the experiences of modern Americans to help students understand key social studies topics including the origins of American institutions and values and their relevance to young people's lives today.

The book explores civic participation from local community movements to campaigns for voting and civil rights through the history of the US. Historical topics / events covered include the American Revolution, campaigns against slavery, votes for women, workers', and civil rights.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0744077710
• ISBN13: 9780744077711
• Release Date: October 2023
• Publisher: DK Publishing (Dorling Kindersley)
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.95 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.5" x 11.8"
• Age Range: 7 to 9 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 4