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Book

Your freedom, your power : a kid's guide to the First Amendment

Call Number

  • J 342.085 MATU (CEN, EAS, OSH)

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Edition

First edition.

Publication Information

Philadelphia : RP Kids, an imprint of Perseus Books, LLC, a subsidiary of Hachette Book Group, Inc., 2023.

Physical Description

x, 178 pages : color illustrations ; 25 cm

Summary

"The First Amendment grants kids and every other citizen five monster privileges: freedom of religion, freedom of speech, freedom of the press, freedom of assembly, and the right to petition the government. If the First Amendment is everywhere in their lives, shouldn't kids know more about it? Yes! In Your Freedom, Your Power, middle grade readers get a focused look at their freedoms and rights through the lens of this all-powerful First Amendment. The book engages children in learning more about their country and their rights and responsibilities. Each section will answer key questions readers may have thought about like: Do I have the right to protest at school? Can I be punished at school for something I say on social media? Why can't I wear whatever I want? Can I text whatever I want? While answering these questions and explaining fundamental legal concepts every kid should know, Your Freedom, Your Power shares the fascinating stories behind some of the most important legal cases and social movements that have affected kids' lives and rights" --

Contents

  • The Constitution and the Bill of Rights
  • Before we dive in: the U.S. federal court system
  • Freedom of religion
  • Freedom of speech
  • Freedom of the press
  • Freedom of assembly
  • The right to petition.

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