Mightier than the sword : rebels, reformers, and revolutionaries who changed the world through writing / by Rochelle Melander ; illustrations by Melina Ontiveros.
Material type:
TextPublisher: Minneapolis, MN : Beaming Books, an imprint of 1517 Media, 2021Description: 207 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cmContent type: - text
- still image
- unmediated
- volume
- 9781506466408
- 1506466400
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 920 M517 | Available | 33111010667018 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 920 M517 | Available | 33111010543375 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
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 Swordconnects 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.
Mightier Than the Swordis a 2021 Indie Book Awards Finalist Children's Nonfiction, a 2021 Cybils Award Winner for Middle Grade Nonfiction, and a 2021 Council for Wisconsin Writers Tofte/Wright Children's Literary Award.
Includes bibliographical references.
"Interactive and inspiring, Mightier Than the Sword celebrates the stories of over forty diverse, trailblazing people whose writing transformed history"-- Provided by publisher.
Ages 9-13 Beaming Books.