Author Howard Zinn is a World War II veteran known for his passionate belief that "just war" is impossible because civilians ultimately suffer the most. A Young People's History of the United States is Zinn's compendium offering young people a different point of view on history - from the young laborers who stood up for their rights with the National Child Labor Committee's Declaration of Dependence to John Tinker a high school student who took his case for free speech all the way to the Supreme Court and won to Anyokah a child who assisted in bringing written language to her Cherokee people. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs A Young People's History of the United States delivers an empowering message about the American principle of standing up for what's right even if it makes one a dissident voice in the crowd. A Young People's History of the United States makes oft-overlooked sides of history come alive with direct relevance for young people and is highly recommended as a supplement for school libraries.
