We Move the World
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- $7.99
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- $7.99
Publisher Description
An inspiring and empowering picture book about the small things kids do that have the potential to change the world!
Meet some of the world’s most beloved movers, shakers, scientists, activists, dreamers, and doers from the past and present who model what every childhood first can lead to! Neil Armstrong, Misty Copeland, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, and more were once kids—they grew up to lead us to the moon, dance in the ballet, and break barriers.
From first steps to solving puzzles and learning the alphabet, all the small things are only the beginning: they can lead to future activism and innovation that just might change the world!
Featuring fresh and accessible text paired with vibrant illustrations, We Move the World gives young readers a chance to see how much is possible just because of the things they already do. Includes robust backmatter that gives further context on each figure and historical moment, including the most recent COVID-19 pandemic.
How can stacking blocks lead to building landmarks, and first words lead to changing laws?
Books About Historical Figures: Meet inspiring people like Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Neil Armstrong, and Malala Yousafzai and see how their childhoods shaped their world-changing futures.Social Justice For Kids: Introduces important moments and movements in an accessible way, from Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s dream to Colin Kaepernick taking a knee.Women's History For Kids: Celebrate the incredible achievements of women and girls, including ballerina Misty Copeland, scientist Sylvia Earle, and the female justices of the Supreme Court.Empowering Books for Children: A powerful message that connects everyday play—like jumping in puddles and sharing with friends—to groundbreaking accomplishments.
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In this empowering nonfiction picture book, children's everyday actions are presented alongside significant historical figures and events, showing how every achievement starts small. Employing brief free verse couplets relayed in a collective first-person voice, debut author Lavelle parallels actions including first steps and writing the alphabet alongside walking on the moon and writing the president for change, respectively. "We solve puzzles," for example, is attended by facts on the following page: "Native American code talkers where critical in both World Wars, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War." Digital illustrations by Ali have a warm, painterly feel, with animation-style kids and historical figures of varying abilities, ages, religions, and skin tones. Dual voices vary tonally, historical figures appear out of logical order, and some events are insufficiently detailed—the Covid-19 pandemic, for example, is discussed in the past tense—making for a variable introduction to a range of historical luminaries. Back matter includes a timeline, notes about the events, and further resources. Ages 4–8.
