Hinton, KaaVonia

"Explains the Missouri Compromise and its impact"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and photographs provide a basic biography of Martin Luther King, Jr. Describes the contributions King made to America and includes a chronology, glossary, and sources of additional information.

An introduction to the Iroquois of the Northeast that explores their culture, beliefs, daily life, and other related topics.

Presents a history on the underground railroad that helped slaves reach freedom. Includes photographs, drawings, maps, and a time-line.

A short biography on African-American author Jacqueline Woodson that discusses her early interest in writing, inspirations, works, and accomplishments.

Offers a comprehensive overview of the life and career of award-winning author Angela Johnson, offering detailed literary analysis of her major works, focusing on the cultural insights and connections to African-American literary history found in her work.

Provides strategies and lesson plans for using multicultural literature in middle and secondary classrooms; discussing the cultivation of readers, race and ethnicity, gender and sexuality, religion, socioeconomics, geographic orientation, language and country of origin, popular culture, and advocacy. Includes book list and suggestions for classroom use.

Traces the history of efforts to desegregate public schools in the United States, and features information on important milestones and documents in the struggle.