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Chapter 13: Roundheads and CavaliersChapter 14: The Restoration and the Not-So-Glorious Revolution; Chapter 15: The Age of the Sun King; Chapter 16: The Turkish Threat; Chapter 17: The Jacobites; Chapter 18: Light and Darkness; Chapter 19: A World at War; Chapter 20: The French Revolution; Chapter 21: The Rise and Fall of Napoleon; Chapter 22: Peace Returns; Chapter 23: Reforms and Revolutions; Chapter 24: The Unification of Italy and Germany; Chapter 25: The Popes Against the World; Chapter 26: Europe Conquers the Globe; Chapter 27: The Great War; Chapter 28: The Rise of the Dictators

"Empathy-a sincere, personal understanding of how another person feels-is essential to healthy relationships. This book builds empathy in children. In child-friendly words and supporting illustrations, it helps them to understand that other people have feelings like theirs- and different from theirs. It guides them to show they care by listening to others and respecting their feelings. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions to share, ideas to explore, and empathy games to play"--

"Even very young children can do their part to make the world a better place. This book begins with the concept of gratitude, because feeling grateful is a powerful motivator for giving back. Simple words and inspiring illustrations show boys and girls contributing in meaningful ways. Children learn that they can share their things, their time, and their talents-and that giving is like a circle, bringing goodness back to them. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions to share, generosity games to play, and ideas for service projects appropriate for young children"--

"A picture book inspired by the Long Friday-a real event in Iceland that inspired women around the world to stand up, walk out, and march together for women's rightsVera and Mamma are headed out for a march, but it's not just any march: It's October 24 in Reykjavík, and on this day in 1975, the women of Iceland took the day off, walked out of their homes and away from their jobs-as farmworkers, butchers, and fisherwomen; wives, daughters, and children-and marched to demand equality and change, chanting: "I dare! I can! I will!" And they did, inspiring and empowering girls and women to make change, not just in their country, but all around the world"--

" We can all be heroes. That's the inspiring message of this New York Times Bestselling picture book biography series from historian and author Brad Meltzer When Helen Keller was very young, she got a rare disease that made her deaf and blind. Suddenly, she couldn't see or hear at all, and it was hard for her to communicate with anyone. But when she was six years old, she met someone who would change her life forever: her teacher, Annie Sullivan. With Miss Sullivan's help, Helen learned how to speak sign language and read Braille. Armed with the ability to express herself, Helen grew up to be come a social activist, leading the fight for people with disabilities and so many other causes. "--

Cover Page -- Half Title Page -- Title Page -- Copyright Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Introduction -- Chapter 1: Recognizing and Defining Genocide -- 1. The International Definitions of Genocide Are Being Challenged -- 2. The United States Defines Genocide in a Way That Suits Its Interests -- 3. Israel Should Encourage a Greater Understanding of the Universality of Genocide -- 4. England Should Recognize the Armenian Genocide -- 5. Germany Has Not Recognized Armenian Genocide Because of the Political Implications -- 6. Turkey's Denial of Armenian Genocide Is Holding It Back -- 7. The Srebrenica Massacre Fits the Definition of Genocide -- 8. Lithuania's Push for a Genocide Law Is Appalling -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 2: Contemporary Accounts of Genocide -- 1. The Democratic Republic of the Congo Is Devastated by Chronic Genocide -- 2. Western Sahara Genocide Is Being Ignored by the European Union -- 3. Sri Lanka Committed Genocide of Its Tamil Minority -- 4. Sudan's South Kordofan Province Is Devastated by a Renewed Genocide -- 5. Israel Is Committing an Ongoing Genocide of the Palestinian People -- 6. Uganda Is Sanctioning a Gay Genocide -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 3: Preventing and Prosecuting Genocide -- 1. Rwanda: Mixed Legacy for Community-Based Genocide Courts -- 2. Rwanda's "Genocidal Ideology" Law Is Too Restrictive -- 3. Cambodian Trials of Former Khmer Rouge Soldiers Stir Up Controversy -- 4. Iran Must Face the Consequences of Its Attempts to Incite Genocide -- 5. Canada Should Support the UN in Preventing Mass Violence -- Periodical and Internet Sources Bibliography -- Chapter 4: The Legacy of Genocide -- 1. Rwanda Is Moving Forward from the 1994 Genocide -- 2. The Rwanda Genocide Led to More Aggressive International Justice Efforts

Frontmatter -- Contents -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- 1. Slavery: Overcoming Fear -- 2. Freed Women : How They Survived -- 3. Education : The Road to a Better Life -- 4. Community Building: Women United! -- 5. Fighting Oppression : For the Vote and Against Violence -- 6. Work : Women of Achievement -- 7. World War II: Serving Their Country -- 8. The Civil Rights Movement: Equal Justice for All -- 9. The Arts and Sports : Creating and Performing -- 10. Law and Politics : Women of Power -- 11. Barbara Jordan : Defender of the Constitution -- Barbara Jordan Chronology -- Sources of Quotations by Barbara Jordan -- Reading List -- Credits -- Index

Every day, firefighters, doctors, police officers, and other first responders are on full alert, ready to rescue people and animal friends in need. They work on land, go underground, and even parachute down from the sky. No emergency is too big for them! Buckle up and watch as these heroes go the distance to keep everyone safe

"It's hard to try new things-for adults as well as children. It's hard to stick with it when something is more difficult than we thought, or doesn't work out the way we planned. In simple words and realistic illustrations, this book teaches children about flexibility and perseverance-skills essential to success in all areas of life, at all ages and stages. Made to be read aloud, this book also includes a special section for adults, with discussion questions to share, perseverance games to play, and other suggestions for helping children persevere"--