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Exploring Social Injustice introduces readers to different types of injustice present in today’s society. The series examines the history of each kind of injustice, examples of the injustice today, key moments in fighting the injustice, and what can be done to end it in the future. Each book includes a graphic that presents key information visually, source notes, and resources to aid in further research.
Examine the struggle for justice for Black Americans, from voter suppression and the controversy over Confederate monuments to the protests against police brutality and racially motivated violence. Gain historical and current context to understand why the fight for Black rights continues today.
English teacher Victorya Rouse has assembled a collection of true stories told by teens who know firsthand it means to leave a beloved but unsafe homeland for a distant place where everyone speaks another language.
Have you ever heard that there are two sides to every story? This series teaches about empathy using perspectives of characters from some of your favorite fairy tales.
Frankie and her sister are unicorn crazy! Today, they're playing their favourite unicorn game, but when their bossy friend Ada arrives with her brother to play, she takes over the gameÑand takes over Frankie's wheelchairÑputting them all in unicorn prison. There is only one thing to doÑit's time to be bad unicorns! The author deftly handles the subject of childhood play and disability from her own personal experience of growing up with a sister with a disability.
Sixteen-year-old Nate has spent most of his life hiding in The Withers-the destitute, quarantined slum across the river from the cosmopolitan Gathos City-dodging slave catchers and corrupt peacekeepers, avoiding chem fiends, and scavenging tech to sell at the market. But when his body begins rapidly degenerating, he must choose between working for a shadowy terrorist organization that has the means to keep him alive, or staying-and dying-with the boy he loves.
Discover the human side of key newsworthy and historical figures. Each biography in this easy-reading series is peppered with quotes and childhood stories, accounts of successes and failures, and descriptions of the inspirational sources and experiences that influenced the person's achievements. Detailed timelines and indexes make these valuable reference resources.
Forty years ago, US president Richard Nixon signed Title IX into law, making it illegal for federally funded education programs to discriminate based on sex. The law set into motion a massive boom in girls and women’s sports teams, from kindergarten to the collegiate level. Professional women’s sports grew in turn. Title IX became a massive touchstone in the fight for gender equality. So why do girls and women-including trans and intersex women-continue to face sexist attitudes and unfair rules
This informative and visually engaging series takes a look at genetically inherited diseases that are well known, but are not widely understood. Each book addresses a different disease, including its causes, and how those who have it cope with day-to-day life and treatment. These essential volumes examine the genetic cause of each condition, explaining the role of genetics in disease inheritance and outlining the history of gene research. This series also looks at cutting-edge new treatments and