Marching for Change
Movements Across America
Millions of Americans have marched and protested to fight inequality and to bring about social change. These large gatherings, filled with powerful and courageous voices, have shined a light on important issues and resulted in new laws. This book covers some of the most famous marches in U.S. history--and encourages readers to stand up for the things they believe in.
| Interest Level | Grade 2 - Grade 4 |
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| Reading Level | Grade 3 |
| Dewey | 303.48/40973 |
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| Language | English |
| Publisher | Sleeping Bear Press |
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| Available Formats | Hardcover (9781534186774), PDF (9781534186200), Hosted ebook (9781534186187) |
| Copyright | 2021 |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Dimensions | 9 x 11 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |
Midwest Book Reviews - Marching for Change: Movements Across America
“[This title] documents famous marches in US history, their impact on effecting change, and considers connections between action and change that reinforce the ideals of American values while drawing important connections between marches and decisions made to support freedom.”
Author: Joyce Markovics
Joyce Markovics has written more than 500 nonfiction children's books (or at least two giraffe-sized stacks) on topics ranging from killer plants and marvelous mummies to protest marches and Black filmmakers. She recently started her own book development company, Bowerbird Books. Joyce is passionate about telling stories that captivate and inspire young readers. In her free time, she cleans old gravestones, collects oddities, and volunteers at an animal sanctuary.
- 1963 March on Washington
- 2017 Women’s March
- 2020 Black Lives Matter Marches
| Full-color photographs, Historical photographs |