textbook bias

A collection of articles that study how children view American Indians in history, literature, and everyday life.

Analyses book from which American children get their first and most lasting idea of what the U.S. is all about.

"In Tyranny of the Textbook, a retired educational director, gives a fascinating look behind-the-scenes of how K-12 textbooks are developed, written, adopted, and sold. Readers will come to understand why all the reform efforts have failed. Most importantly, the author clearly spells out how the system can change so that reforms and standards have a shot at finally being effective"--Provided by publisher.