{"product_id":"9780063220874_the-twenty-one","title":"The Twenty-One","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompelling and timely, award-winning author Elizabeth Rusch’s The Twenty-One tells the gripping inside story of the ongoing landmark federal climate change lawsuit, Juliana vs. United States of America. The Twenty-One is for readers of Christina Soontornvat’s All Thirteen, fans of Steve Sheinkin’s books, and anyone interested in the environment and climate change, as well as youth activism, politics and government, and the law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom severe flooding in Louisiana to wildfires in the Pacific Northwest to melting permafrost in Alaska, catastrophic climate events are occurring more frequently—and severely—than ever. And these events are having a direct impact on the lives (and futures) of young people and their families.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the ongoing landmark case Juliana vs. United States, twenty-one young plaintiffs claim that the government’s support of the fossil-fuel industry is actively contributing to climate change, and that all citizens have a constitutional right to a stable climate—especially children and young adults, because they cannot vote and will inherit the problems of the future.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eElizabeth Rusch’s The Twenty-One is a gripping legal and environmental thriller that tells the story of twenty-one young people and their ongoing case against the U.S. government for denying their constitutional right to life and liberty. A rich, informative, and multifaceted read, The Twenty-One stars the young plaintiffs and their attorneys; illuminates the workings of the United States’s judicial system and the relationship between government, citizens’ rights, and the environment; and asks readers to think deeply about the future of our planet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeatures extensive backmatter, including a timeline, glossary, call to action, additional resources, and photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat happens when a group of kids and teens takes on the most powerful government in the world to save their future?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Landmark Court Case:\u003c\/b\u003e Go inside \u003ci\u003eJuliana vs. United States\u003c\/i\u003e, the groundbreaking federal lawsuit where twenty-one young plaintiffs argue for their constitutional right to a stable climate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe Power of Youth Activism:\u003c\/b\u003e Meet the 21 courageous kids and teens from across America who stood up to their own government, from a Louisiana girl whose home was flooded to an Alaskan teen witnessing the permafrost melt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eConstitutional Law in Action:\u003c\/b\u003e Witness the twists and turns of a high-stakes legal battle, explained in a clear, fast-paced style that makes complex civics and the workings of the judicial system accessible and exciting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eSocial Justice for a New Generation:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover how the fight for a healthy planet is a fundamental issue of citizens’ rights, intergenerational equity, and justice for all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Elizabeth Rusch","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46905612861589,"sku":"9780063220874","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0484\/3175\/9509\/files\/9780063220874.jpg?v=1776889929","url":"https:\/\/harpercollins.com.au\/products\/9780063220874_the-twenty-one","provider":"HarperCollins AU","version":"1.0","type":"link"}