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"Allies are a vital part of social justice work that can shape history. However, young readers may not fully understand what an ally is, or that they have the potential to become one. This engaging title is here to help. It features an overview of inspiring allies who have achieved important milestones for social justice movements. It also offers specific ways readers can stand with marginalized individuals and groups to change the status quo of oppressing systems to celebrate diversity and create a more just world"--

"On a spring day in 1851, a meeting between two women would later shape U.S. history. Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton met in Seneca Falls, New York, and soon kindled a friendship. This engaging volume reveals how Stanton and Anthony's teamwork played a principal role in advancing the women's rights movement in the United States. Primary sources, intriguing fact boxes, and eye-catching historical images cast light on these two important figures of American history with a special focus on their influential friendship"--

Rising populations, disappearing species -- Earth's changing atmosphere -- A domino affect -- Earth's cycles at risk -- Examining the greenhouse effect -- The Keeling curve -- The dice are loaded -- International efforts -- Political hurdles -- Dangers of climate change -- What's being done? -- Taking a stand.

Power to the people -- The winning proposal -- Liberty for all -making it real -- Who can vote today? -- Deciding on the day -- Time to vote! How to register -- The important primary process -- The power of the polling place -- A (mostly) painless process -- Laws of the land -- E-voting on the way? -- The electoral college debate -- Boost the rate: Participate! -- Glossary -- Index -- Websites.