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Author
Publisher
Random House
Pub. Date
[2001]
Language
English
Description
"This is the story of Eleanor Roosevelt's proudest achievement, one that both she and generations of historians came to see as her greatest contribution to world history." "One of FDR's most cherished dreams as the war drew to a close was that all of the nations dragged into this conflagration would come together to form an international organization whose purpose would be to ensure that such a war would never happen again. The president died a few...
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's Books in association with Amnesty International
Pub. Date
2008.
Language
English
Description
A commemorative edition of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as adopted in 1948 by the United Nations General Assembly offers insight into the world's shared views about the rights of all people, with illustrations by artists from around the world.
Author
Publisher
Mason Crest Publishers
Pub. Date
[2016]
Language
English
Description
"In this volume, the importance of human rights in the mission of the UN and the approach it takes to protecting human rights are explored, as are the principles of international law, including the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Students will gain a deep appreciation for the ways the UN addresses this critical issue in Human Rights and Protecting Individuals"--Provided by the publisher.
Author
Publisher
Balzer + Bray
Pub. Date
[2023]
Language
English
Description
In the wake of two devastating world wars, Eleanor Roosevelt, former first lady and U.S. delegate to the newly formed United Nations, drafted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights. Signed on December 10, 1948, the declaration marked the first time that countries agreed on a comprehensive statement of inalienable human rights. Created in honor of the seventy-fifth anniversary of that historic agreement, this moving adaptation for children, reminds...
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2009]
Language
English
Description
This photographic essay offers kids an accessibly written list of the thirty rights set down in 1948 by the United Nations with commentary by other kids and richly evocative photographs illustrating each right. At the end of this deceptively simple book, kids will know that regardless of individual differences and circumstances, each person is valuable and worthy of respect.
Publisher
Frances Lincoln Children's
Pub. Date
2011.
Language
English
Description
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights was signed on 10th December 1948. It was compiled after World War Two to declare and protect the rights of all people from all countries. This beautiful collection, published 60 years on, celebrates each declaration with an illustration by an internationally-renowned artist or illustrator and is the perfect gift for children and adults alike.
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