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We the People!
Big Ideas that Changed the World #4
Series: BIG IDEAS That Changed the World
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Ideal for middle grade readers and young adults interested in history and civics, as well as educators seeking an engaging, visually rich introduction to democracy and its global roots.
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Award-winning author Don Brown explores the history of democracy in the United States in this installment of the Big Ideas That Changed the World series.
The Greek word democracy comes from demos (people) and kratos (rule)—meaning “the people hold power.” In this timely graphic novel, acclaimed author-illustrator Don Brown explores the history of democracy—from civilization’s beginnings as hunter-gatherers to the birth of monarchies and vast empires, and from the earliest republics to our present-day government.
Narrated by Abigail Adams, We the People! explores how Athenian and Greek assemblies inspired our legislative and judiciary branches; how Enlightenment ideals of reason, toleration, and human progress shaped our founding fathers’ thinking; how Mali’s Manden Charter and England’s Magna Carta influenced our Bill of Rights; and how the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy directly shaped the US Constitution. Explaining the fundamentals of democracy—liberty, equality, and justice for all—in a kid-friendly way, We the People! is a powerful reminder that power rests in the people’s hands.
Big Ideas That Changed the World is a graphic novel series that celebrates the hard-won succession of ideas that ultimately changed the world. Humor, drama, and art unite to tell the story of events, discoveries, and ingenuity over time that led humans to come up with a big idea and then make it come true.
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Kirkus Reviews gave a starred review, calling the book "engagingly informal, more cogent than ever, and rich in rare facts and insights." Booklist also starred the book, praising Brown as the "graphic novel gold standard in fact-driven, deeply humane middle grade history," noting his inclusion of nuanced perspectives on women and diverse peoples. The art is described as loose and jaunty, reminiscent of Schoolhouse Rock. School Library Journal highlights the clear, watercolor-like illustrations that guide readers smoothly, recommending it as a must-have for public and school libraries.
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ISBN: 9781419757389
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 08 December 2022
Country: United States
Imprint: Amulet Books
Illustration: Full-color illustrations throughout
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 203.0mm
Weight: 300g
Pages: 128
About the Author
Don Brown is the award-winning author and illustrator of many nonfiction graphic novels and picture books. His books have been called “masterful” and “a must for youth graphic collections.” Brown has received an Eisner nomination, two Sibert Honors, a Horn Book Best Book honor, a YALSA award, and multiple starred reviews, among other awards and notices. He lives in Hudson Valley, New York, with his family.
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