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Author:

Brown, Laurene Krasny, author.

Title:

Democracy for dinosaurs : a guide for young citizens / written by Laurie Krasny Brown ; illustrated by Marc Brown.

Publisher:

LittleBrown and Company,

Copyright Date:

2020

Description:

34 pages : color illustrations ; 23 x 25 cm

Subject:

Democracy--Juvenile literature.
Civics--Juvenile literature.
Dinosaurs--Juvenile literature.
Dinosaurs--Juvenile fiction.

Other Authors:

Brown, Marc Tolon, illustrator.
Little, Brown and Company.

Contents:

Introduction -- Share equal rights -- Be fair -- Vote -- Hold an election -- Be honest -- Look for truth -- Respect free speech -- Understand democracy -- Stand up for democracy -- Words for kid citizens to know -- A word from the author.

Summary:

"Using accessible dinosaur characters and clear language, Democracy for Dinosaurs explores key civic values on every adult's mind and helps show young readers how the things they do every single day can be guided by principles we must share in a democratic society: freedom, fairness, the rule of law, equality, respect for free speech, and respect for the truth. By modeling accessible ways to practice being a good citizen, children will understand they are part of their country and that they have an important role to play."--Provided by publisher.

ISBN:

0316534528
9780316534529

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1113293880

LCCN:

2019020131

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