Understanding Your Civil Rights

by Emma Bernay, Emma Carlson Berne

Overview

What are our civil rights, and how are they different from our legal rights? What do gender, age, discrimination, and the U.S. Constitution have to do with our civil rights? Using engaging, age-appropriate language and colorful photos, readers decipher our nation's civil rights laws and learn how they protect our citizens.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781543503234
Publisher:	Capstone
Publication date:	02/01/2018
Series:	Kids' Guide to Government
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	32
Product dimensions:	7.75(w) x 8.75(h) x 0.25(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

About the Author

Emma Carlson Berne has written more than a dozen books for children and young adults, including teen romance novels, biographies, and history books. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Aaron, her son, Henry, and her dog, Holly.

Emma Carlson Berne has written numerous historical and biographical books for children and young adults, as well as young adult fiction. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two sons.

Emma Carlson Berne has written more than a dozen books for children and young adults, including teen romance novels, biographies, and history books. She lives in Cincinnati, Ohio with her husband, Aaron, her son, Henry, and her dog, Holly.

Emma Carlson Berne has written numerous historical and biographical books for children and young adults, as well as young adult fiction. She lives in Cincinnati with her husband and two sons.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Civil Rights Mean Equal Rights 4

Chapter 2 The 14th Amendment: Civil Rights Superstar 8

Chapter 3 Civil Rights Protests: Then and Now 16

Chapter 4 You Have Rights Too 20

Glossary 30

Critical Thinking Questions 31

Read More 31

Internet Sites 31

Index 32

Interviews

• Explains the complex topic of civic duty to readers using easy-to-understand language and graphics • Discusses how readers can get involved in their government and community • Infographics and sidebars keep the content engaging • Meets the National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (civic ideals and practices) • Perfect timing for 2018 midterm elections

Editorial Reviews

04/01/2018
Gr 6–8—This series not only provides insight into U.S. political processes, but also acts as a guide to getting involved in government. The history behind U.S. legal rights and the documents ensuring their endurance are explored, as are the branches of government and how they coexist. The voting and election processes, civil rights violations, and organizations that work to protect citizens' rights are also highlighted. The differences between civic duty and civic responsibility are thoroughly explored with concrete examples. Finally, each volume stresses the importance of youth involvement and provides ideas for readers looking to make a difference. VERDICT For the civic-minded, this is a useful tool for promoting thoughtful citizenship among youth.

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