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Human Rights: Issues for a New Millennium

Author: Altman, Linda Jacobs

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 8.8
Points 4.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 20152
Points per Word 0.000198
Page Count 128
Points per Page 0.03125

Description

"Human Rights: Issues for a New Millennium" examines the history of human rights concerns globally, with particular attention to the rise of internationalism in the latter part of the twentieth century. The book analyzes how international cooperation and global agreements have shaped human rights issues and policies. Written at a middle grades reading level, it provides an accessible overview of human rights as a contemporary global topic.

Quick Summary

Through gripping stories of courage across different countries and decades, kids discover how ordinary people challenged injustice and built a fairer world. If your kid loves learning about history makers and want-to-make-a-difference stories, they'll devour this book just like they would with Alan Gratz historical fiction. Perfect for curious middle graders in grades 5 through 7 who are ready to see how they can impact the world around them.