| Descript |
207 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
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Includes bibliographical references. |
| Summary |
"Interactive and inspiring, Mightier Than the Sword celebrates the stories of over forty diverse, trailblazing people whose writing transformed history"-- Provided by publisher. |
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"Throughout history, people have picked up their pens and wielded their words--transforming their lives, their communities, and beyond. Now it's your turn! Representing a diverse range of backgrounds and experiences, Mightier Than the Sword connects over forty inspiring biographies with life-changing writing activities and tips, showing readers just how much their own words can make a difference. Readers will explore nature with Rachel Carson, experience the beginning of the Reformation with Martin Luther, champion women's rights with Sojourner Truth, and many more. These richly illustrated stories of inspiring speechmakers, scientists, explorers, authors, poets, activists, and even other kids and young adults will engage and encourage young people to pay attention to their world, to honor their own ideas and dreams, and to embrace the transformative power of words to bring good to the world." -- Amazon.com. |
| Audience |
Ages 9-13 Beaming Books. |
| Subject |
Authors -- Juvenile literature.
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Reformers -- Juvenile literature.
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Revolutionaries -- Juvenile literature.
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Biography -- Juvenile literature.
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| Genre |
Biographies.
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Illustrated works.
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Ontiveros, Melina, illustrator.
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| Related To |
Online version: Melander, Rochelle. Mightier than the sword Minneapolis, MN : Beaming Books, an imprint of 1517 Media, 2021. 9781506468914 (DLC) 2020056543 |
| ISBN |
9781506466408 (hardcover) |
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1506466400 (hardcover) |
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