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Resist : 35 profiles of ordinary people who rose up against tyranny and injustice, Veronica Chambers ; foreword by Senator Cory Booker ; illustrated by Paul Ryding

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Before they were activists, they were just like you and me. From Frederick Douglass to Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc to John Lewis, Susan B. Anthony to Janet Mock--these thirty-five profiles of remarkable figures show us what it means to take a stand and say no to injustice. This inspiring collection profiles men and women who resisted tyranny, fought the odds, and stood up to bullies that threatened to harm their communities. Along with their portraits and most memorable quotes, their stories will inspire you--every single day--to speak out and rise up
Language
eng
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Publication
Edition
First edition.
Extent
209 pages
Contents
  • Joan of Arc
  • Martin Luther
  • Galileo Galilie
  • Samuel Adams
  • Frederick Douglass
  • Sojourner Truth
  • Susan B. Anthony
  • Lozen the Apache warrior
  • Sitting Bull
  • Queen Liliuokalani
  • Lucretia Mott
  • Ida B. Wells
  • Mohandas Ghandi
  • Emiliano Zapata
  • Dietrich Bonhoeffer
  • Chiune Sugihara
  • Hedy Lamarr
  • Nelson Mandela
  • Oskar Schindler
  • The Dalai Lama
  • Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez
  • Fannie Lou Hamer
  • Rachel Carson
  • John Lewis
  • Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X
  • Miriam Makeba
  • Harvey Milk
  • Wangari Maathai
  • Archbishop Óscar Romero
  • Malala Yousafzai
  • Janet Mock
  • Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II
  • Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi
  • Anastasia Somoza
  • The million women of the Women's March
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9780062796257
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Resist : 35 profiles of ordinary people who rose up against tyranny and injustice
Title
Resist
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35 profiles of ordinary people who rose up against tyranny and injustice
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Veronica Chambers ; foreword by Senator Cory Booker ; illustrated by Paul Ryding
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Language
eng
Summary
Before they were activists, they were just like you and me. From Frederick Douglass to Malala Yousafzai, Joan of Arc to John Lewis, Susan B. Anthony to Janet Mock--these thirty-five profiles of remarkable figures show us what it means to take a stand and say no to injustice. This inspiring collection profiles men and women who resisted tyranny, fought the odds, and stood up to bullies that threatened to harm their communities. Along with their portraits and most memorable quotes, their stories will inspire you--every single day--to speak out and rise up
Biography type
collective biography
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Chambers, Veronica
Illustrations
illustrations
Index
no index present
Literary form
non fiction
Nature of contents
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Ryding, Paul
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  • Social reformers
  • Political activists
  • Revolutionaries
  • Social change
Target audience
juvenile
Label
Resist : 35 profiles of ordinary people who rose up against tyranny and injustice, Veronica Chambers ; foreword by Senator Cory Booker ; illustrated by Paul Ryding
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Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Contents
Joan of Arc -- Martin Luther -- Galileo Galilie -- Samuel Adams -- Frederick Douglass -- Sojourner Truth -- Susan B. Anthony -- Lozen the Apache warrior -- Sitting Bull -- Queen Liliuokalani -- Lucretia Mott -- Ida B. Wells -- Mohandas Ghandi -- Emiliano Zapata -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer -- Chiune Sugihara -- Hedy Lamarr -- Nelson Mandela -- Oskar Schindler -- The Dalai Lama -- Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez -- Fannie Lou Hamer -- Rachel Carson -- John Lewis -- Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X -- Miriam Makeba -- Harvey Milk -- Wangari Maathai -- Archbishop Óscar Romero -- Malala Yousafzai -- Janet Mock -- Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II -- Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi -- Anastasia Somoza -- The million women of the Women's March
Control code
on1030446781
Dimensions
22 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
209 pages
Isbn
9780062796257
Lccn
2017057335
Other physical details
illustrations
Label
Resist : 35 profiles of ordinary people who rose up against tyranny and injustice, Veronica Chambers ; foreword by Senator Cory Booker ; illustrated by Paul Ryding
Publication
Bibliography note
Includes bibliographical references
Contents
Joan of Arc -- Martin Luther -- Galileo Galilie -- Samuel Adams -- Frederick Douglass -- Sojourner Truth -- Susan B. Anthony -- Lozen the Apache warrior -- Sitting Bull -- Queen Liliuokalani -- Lucretia Mott -- Ida B. Wells -- Mohandas Ghandi -- Emiliano Zapata -- Dietrich Bonhoeffer -- Chiune Sugihara -- Hedy Lamarr -- Nelson Mandela -- Oskar Schindler -- The Dalai Lama -- Dolores Huerta and Cesar Chavez -- Fannie Lou Hamer -- Rachel Carson -- John Lewis -- Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcom X -- Miriam Makeba -- Harvey Milk -- Wangari Maathai -- Archbishop Óscar Romero -- Malala Yousafzai -- Janet Mock -- Rev. Dr. William J. Barber II -- Alicia Garza, Patrisse Cullors and Opal Tometi -- Anastasia Somoza -- The million women of the Women's March
Control code
on1030446781
Dimensions
22 cm
Edition
First edition.
Extent
209 pages
Isbn
9780062796257
Lccn
2017057335
Other physical details
illustrations

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