civil rights

"A biography for younger readers about [Bayard Rustin,] one of the most influential activists of our time, who was an early advocate for African Americans and for gay rights"--Provided by publisher.

A collection for students of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s most well-known and frequently taught works writings and speeches.

"Rights are things that make life fair for everyone. But sometimes people are treated unfairly. When this happens, we have to stand up for what is right."--Back cover.

Provides a short introduction to American civil rights and the freedoms and responsibilities these rights provide, the amendments to the constitution that compose the Bill of Rights, and various civil rights movements in American history.

Explains the history of the Bill of Rights, the first ten amendments of the U.S. Constitution.

"The first ten amendments to the U.S. Constitution were written to safeguard individual liberties and limit government power. Was the Bill of Rights necessary, or did it open up a can of worms the framers didn't intend? Throughout the course of U.S. history, amendments have been subject to various interpretations, often to the point of contention. In this . . . anthology, readers will be exposed to the complex issues of interpreting a document that was created more than two hundred years ago"--Amazon.

Bill O'Reilly teaches children to respect the constitutional rights of others while showing them how to understand and protect their civil rights.

Discusses the laws surrounding schools, including bullying, discrimination, privacy, and fair discipline.