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Wichtiger denn je: Demokratie anschaulich vermittelt. Illustriert vom renommierten Graphic-Novel Künstler Simon SchwartzWenn es um Demokratie geht, haben alle eine Meinung - und doch fällt es gar nicht so leicht zu sagen, was zur Demokratie alles gehört. Eines ist aber klar: Demokratie wird für und von Menschen gemacht. 100 solcher Menschen stellt dieses Buch vor. Es sind Frauen und Männer aus über zwei Jahrhunderten, unter ihnen Politikerinnen und Widerstandskämpfer, Frauenrechtlerinnen und Wissenschaftler, Aktivistinnen und couragierte Privatpersonen. Was sie eint: der Kampf um gesellschaftliche Teilhabe und ein gerechteres Miteinander. Von Georg Forster über Walther Rathenau und Marion Gräfin Dönhoff bis May Ayim - 100 spannende Lebensläufe, die eines verdeutlichen: Schon ein einzelner Mensch kann einen großen Unterschied machen.

Raised on a peanut farm in rural Georgia, Jimmy Carter didn't expect to get involved in politics. He joined the US Navy after high school and intended to have a military career. But everything changed after his father died in 1953. Carter left his life in the Navy to return to Plains, Georgia. While working on the family farm there, he got involved in local political issues, including school integration. Little did he know that his small-town activism would lead him to the White House. Carter was inaugurated as the 39th US president in 1977. As president, he helped establish the US Department of Energy and the US Department of Education, and he negotiated a landmark peace agreement between Israel and Egypt. Although his presidency ended after one term, Carter never stopped fighting for the causes he believed in. Learn about Carter's humble beginnings, political career, and advocacy work after his presidency.

Say the name William Howard Taft, and those who recall him at all will say he was the fat president who got stuck in a tub. But did that even happen? More importantly, how did his need for approval and pleasing others propel him first into a legal career, and then, despite hating politics, pull him into the White House and beyond? Find out, too, about the three most influential people in his life: his strict, legal-minded father Alphonso, ambitious wife Nellie, determined to one day be First Lady, and closest friend of all, Theodore Roosevelt, who ultimately mocked and betrayed him.At its heart, Out of the Tub is a story of great love, conflict, sacrifice, and service, a personal, behind-the-scenes look at "Big Bill" whose goodwill, hearty laugh, and good humor endeared him to the public, the many events and choices that shaped his life. Both progressive and conservative in his thinking, he stood firmly behind the Constitution and the rule of law, earning him both applause and criticism. Admittedly thin-skinned, the many harsh words hurled his way, hurt deeply but didn't stop him. No wonder, then that, in the end, The New York Times described him as "the most human President who ever sat in the White House."

Meet the Man Who Changed the World"Gandhi: Freedom Fighter and Global Icon" is a fascinating exploration of the life and legacy of one of the most influential figures of the 20th century. Through his remarkable story, this book reveals the power of non-violent resistance, the importance of self-discipline and self-sacrifice, and the ongoing relevance of Gandhi's philosophy to contemporary social and political issues. With its engaging narrative, detailed breakdowns, and inspiring examples, this book is perfect for teen readers looking to learn more about Gandhi and his impact on the world. Join us on a journey to explore the life and legacy of Mahatma Gandhi, and discover how his principles and ideals continue to inspire change-makers around the world.

Ein wichtiges Buch gegen das Vergessen - so berührend wie "Das Tagebuch der Anne Frank", aber schon für jüngere Kinder geeignet."So ein Quatsch, dass ihr nicht in den Zoo dürft!", hatte Lies gesagt. "Ich gehe mit Rosa dahin, wenn sie Geburtstag hat. Davon hält mich keiner ab!" Rosa liebt den Zoo. Die Giraffen mit ihrem weichen Fell und den schönen Augen mag sie besonders gern. Und Jules will eigentlich bloß mit der Straßenbahn zu seinem besten Freund fahren, so wie immer. Doch auf einmal dürfen sie das nicht mehr. Denn es ist 1940 und nach dem Überfall der Deutschen auf die Niederlande wird das Leben jüdischer Kinder und ihrer Familien von Tag zu Tag schwieriger. Aber Rosa und Jules, Klaartje, Leo, Ruth und Bennie, von denen in diesem Buch erzählt wird, erleben nicht nur Schrecken und Leid, sondern trotz allem auch Momente voller Glück und Zusammenhalt.   Darf das Thema Holocaust in einem Kinderbuch vorkommen? Ja, wenn man es so aufbereitet wie die preisgekrönte Autorin Martine Letterie, die überzeugend aus der Sicht ihrer kindlichen Protagonisten erzählt. Eindrücklich und unsentimental lässt sie die Zeit der Judenverfolgung wieder aufleben und gibt den Kindern eine authentische, ungeheuer glaubwürdige Stimme.Mit feinfühligen farbigen Illustrationenvon Julie Völk und drei Originalzeichnungen von einem der Kinder, von denen in diesem Buch erzählt wird. Ein wichtiges Buch für Kinder, Jugendliche und Eltern, gerade in der heutigen Zeit wieder aktuell. Für Leser und Leserinnen von "Maikäfer flieg" und "Als Hitler das rosa Kaninchen stahl".

Penguin Readers is an ELT graded reader series for learners of English as a foreign language. With carefully adapted text, new illustrations and language learning exercises, the print edition also includes instructions to access supporting material online.<BR><BR>Titles include popular classics, exciting contemporary fiction, and thought-provoking non-fiction, introducing language learners to bestselling authors and compelling content.<BR><BR>The eight levels of Penguin Readers follow the Common European Framework of Reference for language learning (CEFR). Exercises at the back of each Reader help language learners to practise grammar, vocabulary, and key exam skills. Before, during and after-reading questions test readers' story comprehension and develop vocabulary.<BR><BR>The Extraordinary Life of Nelson Mandela, a Level 2 Reader, is A1+ in the CEFR framework. Sentences contain a maximum of two clauses, introducing the future tenses will and going to, present continuous for future meaning, and comparatives and superlatives. It is well supported by illustrations, which appear on most pages.<BR><BR>Nelson Mandela wanted freedom for black people from apartheid in South Africa. He fought hard for freedom and equality and became the first black president of South Africa.<BR><BR>Visit the Penguin Readers website<BR>Exclusively with the print edition, readers can unlock online resources including a digital book, audio edition, lesson plans and answer keys.

Die Lebensgeschichte eines begnadeten Erzählers'Heute weiß ich, dass ich damals an einem Scheideweg stand und mir darüber klar werden musste, wer ich sein wollte.'Barack ObamaDie fesselnde Auseinandersetzung Barack Obamas mit seiner Herkunft und zugleich das beeindruckende Porträt eines jungen Schwarzen Mannes, der sich und der Welt Fragen nach Selbstfindung, Menschlichkeit und Zugehörigkeit stellt. Obama wächst in bescheidenen Verhältnissen auf, doch er ist entschlossen, ein Leben voller Sinn und Wahrhaftigkeit zu führen. Als er in der Schule wegen seiner Hautfarbe diskriminiert wird, weckt das seinen Ehrgeiz. Er studiert, engagiert sich in gemeinnütziger Arbeit und entwickelt Bewusstsein für Gerechtigkeit und Führung. Eine inspirierende Lebensgeschichte, die nicht nur jungen Leserinnen und Lesern die Augen dafür öffnen wird, wer sie in der Welt sein wollen und welchen Beitrag sie leisten können.

'An all die LGBTQIA+ Kids da draußen: Ich sehe euch. Ich höre euch. Und ich werde für euch kämpfen, mit jedem Atemzug.'Megan Rapinoe: Fußballstar, Weltmeisterin, Olympia-Gold-Siegerin und furchtlose Kämpferin für die Rechte der LGBTQ-Community und für die Black Lives Matter-Bewegung. Ihr solidarischer Kniefall für den Schwarzen Football-Spieler Colin Kaepernik in 2016 ist unvergessen, ebenso ihre Kampfansage gegen Donald Trump. Für ihre Vision von einer gerechteren Welt erhebt Rapinoe ihre Stimme unermüdlich gegen Rassismus und Ausgrenzung, gegen Unrecht und Ungerechtigkeit. Nahbar und lebendig erzählt sie, wie sehr ihr Leben immer schon von mutigen Entscheidungen und dem Verteidigen ihrer Werte geprägt war. Und sie inspiriert ihre Leser*innen, wie alt sie auch sein mögen, in diesem einen Leben im eigenen Umfeld etwas zu bewirken und die Welt zu einem besseren Ort zu machen. Fesselnd, inspirierend und auf Augenhöhe, erzählt von der Fußball-Ausnahmesportlerin Megan Rapinoe. Mit über 30 persönlichen Schwarzweißfotos.

"Bachchon ke Chacha Nehru" [Nehru, the Uncle of Kids] is a short life history of Jawaharlal Nehru written specifically for young adults in a simple and fluent language by Laxman Prasad Bhardwaj.¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿ ¿¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿ ¿¿¿

From award-winning author Tonya Bolden comes a biography of the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives and the first Black woman to run for president with a major political party: Shirley Chisholm.<BR><BR>Before there was Barack Obama, before there was Kamala Harris, there was Fighting Shirley Chisholm. A daughter of Barbadian immigrants, Chisholm developed her political chops in Brooklyn in the 1950s and went on to become the first Black woman elected to the U.S. House of Representatives. This "pepper pot," as she was known, was not afraid to speak up for what she thought was right. While fighting for a better life for her constituents in New York's 12th Congressional District, Chisholm routinely fought against sexism and racism in her own life and defied the norms of the time. As the first Black woman in the House and the first Black woman to seek the presidential nomination from a major political party, Shirley Chisholm laid the groundwork for those who would come after her.<BR><BR>Extensively researched and reviewed by experts, this inspiring biography traces Chisholm's journey from her childhood in a small flat in Brooklyn where she read books with her sisters to Brooklyn College where she got her first taste of politics. Readers will cheer Chisholm on to victory from the campaign trail to the hallowed halls of the U.S. Capitol, where she fought for fair wages, equal rights, and an end to the Vietnam War.<BR><BR>And while the presidential campaign trail in 1972 did not end in victory, Shirley Chisholm shows us how you can change a country when you speak up and speak out.

This is the story of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. Overshadowed by the titanic personalities of his predecessor, his successor and his own son, TidalWave comics takes an insightful look at the incredibly rich and impactful life of this public servant, war hero, and entrepreneur.The biography comic format allows TidalWave's writers to delve into the history of newsworthy figures and explore what shaped them. Several media outlets, including CNN, FOX News, The Today Show, Time, and People, have featured the company's line of biographical comic books.

Wife. Mother. Professor. Clerk. Judge. Few people are as accomplished as Amy Coney Barrett. A law professor and protege of Antonin Scalia, Amy Coney Barrett's controversial nomination to replace Ruth Bader Ginsberg on the Supreme Court put religion's effect on public policy in the spotlight. The glare of the spotlight revealed Judge Barrett to be a principled woman of deep faith who is sworn to uphold the Constitution. As only the fifth woman to be confirmed on the Court, what role will she play? The "Female Force" imprint features prominent and influential authors, business executives, entertainers, journalists, politicians, and activists. The biographical comic series has drawn a firestorm of media attention, including features on "The Today Show" CNN, MSNBC and FOX News, and in Time and People magazines.

Ex actor y comediante, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy es actualmente el sexto presidente de Ucrania. En el apogeo de su popularidad en la televisión nacional, cuando interpretó a un presidente en "El Servidor del Pueblo", derrocó al presidente en funciones presentándose en una plataforma anti-corrupción ante una atenta Rusia. Durante años, las tensiones entre Ucrania y Rusia se gestaron cuando la nación más grande anexó agresivamente la península de Crimea mientras los ucranianos realizaban cambios sociales que los distanciaban de las normas rusas.Lea la historia de un hombre asediado mientras la guerra con Rusia se desata y su pueblo se mantiene firme contra un enemigo más prominente y mejor armado. ¡Por primera vez en español!A former actor and comedian, Volodymyr Oleksandrovych Zelenskyy serves as the sixth president of Ukraine. At the height of his popularity on national television, playing the president in The Servant of the People, he unseated the incumbent president by running on an anti-corruption platform - and Russia watched. For years, tensions between Ukraine and Russia brewed as the larger nation aggressively annexed the Crimean peninsula while Ukrainians made social changes that distanced themselves from Russian norms. Read the story of a man under siege as war with Russia rages and his people stand their ground against a more prominent, well-armed foe. The biography comic format allows TidalWave's writers to delve into the history of newsworthy figures and explore what shaped them. Several media outlets, including CNN, FOX News, The Today Show, Time, and People, have featured the company's line of biographical comic books.

This is the story of George H.W. Bush, the 41st President of the United States. Overshadowed by the titanic personalities of his predecessor, his successor and his own son, TidalWave comics takes an insightful look at the incredibly rich and impactful life of this public servant, war hero, and entrepreneur.The biography comic format allows TidalWave's writers to delve into the history of newsworthy figures and explore what shaped them. Several media outlets, including CNN, FOX News, The Today Show, Time, and People, have featured the company's line of biographical comic books.

Wife. Mother. Professor. Clerk. Judge. Few people are as accomplished as Amy Coney Barrett. A law professor and protege of Antonin Scalia, Amy Coney Barrett's controversial nomination to replace Ruth Bader Ginsberg on the Supreme Court put religion's effect on public policy in the spotlight. The glare of the spotlight revealed Judge Barrett to be a principled woman of deep faith who is sworn to uphold the Constitution. As only the fifth woman to be confirmed on the Court, what role will she play? The "Female Force" imprint features prominent and influential authors, business executives, entertainers, journalists, politicians, and activists. The biographical comic series has drawn a firestorm of media attention, including features on "The Today Show" CNN, MSNBC and FOX News, and in Time and People magazines.

From the bestselling author of the Don't Know Much About® books comes a dramatic account of the origins of democracy, the history of authoritarianism, and the reigns of five of history's deadliest dictators. <BR><BR>A Washington Post Best Book of the Year! A Bank Street College of Education Best Book of the Year! A YALSA 2021 Nonfiction Award Nominee!<BR><BR>What makes a country fall to a dictator? How do authoritarian leaders-strongmen-capable of killing millions acquire their power? How are they able to defeat the ideal of democracy? And what can we do to make sure it doesn't happen again?<BR><BR>By profiling five of the most notoriously ruthless dictators in history-Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, Joseph Stalin, Mao Zedong, and Saddam Hussein-Kenneth C. Davis seeks to answer these questions, examining the forces in these strongmen's personal lives and historical periods that shaped the leaders they'd become.<BR><BR>Meticulously researched and complete with photographs, Strongman provides insight into the lives of five leaders who callously transformed the world and serves as an invaluable resource in an era when democracy itself seems in peril.<BR><BR>* "A fascinating, highly readable portrayal of infamous men that provides urgent lessons for democracy now." -Publishers Weekly, starred review<BR> <BR>"Strongman is a book that is both deeply researched and deeply felt, both an alarming warning and a galvanizing call to action, both daunting and necessary to read and discuss." -Cynthia Levinson, author of Fault Lines in the Constitution

"Its power to spark important conversations should not be underestimated." —Booklist <BR> <BR>"A powerful series that fills in the cracks and illuminates the shadows of the past." —Sherri L. Smith, award-winning author of Flygirl <BR> <BR>"[Jennifer Sabin] does a concise, coherent job of breaking down complicated material … an important title for students and an immensely useful resource for educators." —School Library Connection <BR> <BR>"With material presented chronologically and in straightforward language (with text-embedded glossaries), brief profiles of key players, numerous quotes and sidebars, and fresh details that help readers grasp nuances and understand consequences...the conversation tone is inviting and...encourages thoughtful reflection." —Booklist <BR><BR>Introducing a new nonfiction series for the next generation of activists, uncovering the hidden history of The United States through an anti-racist lens.<BR><BR> The true story of the men—and women—surrounding the founding of America.<BR> <BR> In the summer of 1776, when Thomas Jefferson arrived in Philadelphia to sign the Declaration of Independence, declaring that “all men are created equal,” he wasn’t alone. With him was Robert Hemings, just one of the many Black people Jefferson enslaved.<BR> But who was Robert Hemings?<BR> Discover his story and the true history of those who really helped build America. Featuring riveting interviews with historians, including Margaret Kimberley, author of Prejudential: Black America and the Presidents, The Founders Unmasked is a quest for the whole truth: the good and the bad.

Joseph R. Biden experienced one of the most challenging journeys in American politics. America's youngest senator faced an emotional rollercoaster that almost derailed his career. His life, riddled with loss, led to a determination to help the working class and a 47-year career capped by his election as the 46th president of the United States. This comic book has been featured in TIME Magazine, Vanity Fair and more!

Rencontrez les 46 présidents des États-Unis d'Amérique - biographies pour les 12 ans et plus.Il s'agit de l'édition étendue, qui comprend les profils complets de chaque président 600 pages au total !Bienvenue dans la série des Dirigeants du monde. Ce livre vous présente les 46 présidents des États-Unis d'Amérique. Lisez les biographies inspirantes de tous ces hommes courageux qui ont osé diriger l'Amérique !Ce livre, factuel et informatif, vous présente les traits les plus importants des présidents américains, leur décision de se présenter aux élections, leurs succès et leurs échecs. Ce livre vous apprendra tout sur les présidents américains, y compris leurs histoires et leurs grandes réalisations, de George Washington à Joe Biden. Vous apprendrez également quelques anecdotes peu connues à leur sujet ! Vous allez adorer apprendre à connaître ces hommes courageux qui ont osé être Président des États-Unis.Ce livre de la série Dirigeants du monde recouvre - Des biographies fascinantes - Découvrez la vie des 46 présidents américains et leurs réalisations.- Des portraits vivants - Faites vivre ou revivre ces présidents américains grâce à des illustrations attrayantes.À propos de la série La série Leaders du monde de Student Press Books présente des perspectives nouvelles sur les présidents américains, qui inviteront les jeunes lecteurs à réfléchir à leur place dans la société, et à s'informer sur la politique et son histoire.Les 46 Présidents des États-Unis va plus loin que les autres livres de biographies et met en lumière des informations que les autres laissent de côté. Quel sera votre président américain préféré ?

#1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Michelle Obama’s worldwide bestselling memoir, Becoming, has been adapted for young readers.<BR><BR>Michelle Robinson was born on the South Side of Chicago. From her modest beginnings, she would become Michelle Obama, the inspiring and powerful First Lady of the United States, when her husband, Barack Obama, was elected the forty-fourth president. They would be the first Black First Family in the White House and serve the country for two terms.<BR><BR>As First Lady, she helped create the most welcoming and inclusive White House in history, while also establishing herself as a powerful advocate for women and girls in America and around the world, encouraging us all to live healthier and more active lifestyles, and standing alongside her husband as he led the U.S. through some of its most difficult moments. At the same time, she also managed to show us a few dance moves, crush Carpool Karaoke, and be there for her daughters’ swim competitions and attend plays at their schools without catching the spotlight.<BR><BR>This volume for young people is an honest and fascinating account of Michelle Obama’s life led by example. She shares her views on how all young people can help themselves as well as help others, no matter their status in life. She asks readers to realize that no one is perfect, and that the process of becoming is what matters, as finding yourself is ever evolving. In telling her story with boldness, she asks young readers: Who are you, and what do you want to become?