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One Peace celebrates the "Power of One," and specifically the accomplishments of children from around the globe who have worked to promote world peace. Janet Wilson challenges today's children to strive to make a difference in this beautifully illustrated, fact-filled and fascinating volume of portraits of many "heroes for today."
Canadian Craig Kielburger, who started Free the Children to help victims of child labor at the age of twelve, has...

Discusses the various factors involved in peace negotiations and conflict resolution, examining such elements as the living conditions of citizens in peacetime and wartime and the effect of international relations on innocent citizens.

Describes everyday actions, such as being polite, following rules, and being fair, that can help to keep the peace.

Profiles of nine Nobel Peace Prize winners who fought for peaceby resisting violence through words, marches, and protests.

Describes Samantha Smith's historic trip to the Soviet Union atthe invitation of Soviet leader, Yuri Andropov, and her subsequent travels and speeches promoting peace and understanding amongnations.

Presents information about the individuals and organizations whohave been recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize.

"Discusses the creation and execution of the Iroquois Constitution"--