The author advocates that students of all ages take action, even if only in small ways, to respect and celebrate differences, rather than discriminate on the basis of differences. Included are a table of contents, a list of resources, and an index. This is a visually appealing view of the events surrounding the French Revolution and the Napoleanic era. The book describes the inequalities in pre-revolutionary France, the birth and spread of the revolution, establishment of a republic, and the results of Napoleon s defeat. Included are a table of contents, primary source material, colour photographs, review questions, and an index.
Rights First provides materials designed to involve students in the study of human rights.
The journal, activity cards, and teacher s guide provide ideas for discussion and projects focussing on the history of the United Nations, the rights and freedoms enshrined in the Declaration of Human Rights , and the continuing need for equality of rights worldwide. The video contains a history of the United Nations, a review of people s struggles through the past century to attain equality of rights and opportunities, and a survey of the efforts of individual people and organizations in Canada to create a more equitable world. Bell, William and Campbell, Ken. Set in an Asian fishing village, this picture book explores changing values. Only after searching vainly for silver coins in the river does Gang-gang notice the silver gleaming on his father s catch of fish and understand how important the river itself is to his family.