Theme: democracy

The Organization of American States (Global Organizations)

By Book Importer | Published: April 28, 2011

The Organization of American States is an international organization headquartered in Washington, D.C., whose members are the 35 nation-states of the Americas. Its historic goals are to strengthen peace and security, to consolidate representative democracy, to provide for collective defense, to eradicate poverty, and to promote economic, social, and cultural development. The organization is currently [...]

Descriptors: Intermediate (ages 9-14), International, Nonfiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , » Leave a comment

Nelson Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

By Book Importer | Published: February 8, 2010

Nelson Mandela’s autobiography, LONG WALK TO FREEDOM, offers a glimpse into the mind of a great leader, admired across the globe for his dedication to the struggles against apartheid in South Africa. Now the youngest readers can discover the remarkable story of Mandela’s long walk from ordinary village boy, to his dynamic leadership of the [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Biography, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9), South Africa » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Democracy

By auraenid | Published: December 1, 2008

This book gives an overview of democracy as a political system, including an historical discussion of democracies throughout the world.

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