politics and government

Presents the argument that since the passage of the Thirteenth Amendment, when African Americans make advances toward full participation in our democracy, white reaction feeds deliberate and relentless rollback of their progress.

A biography of Mahatma Gandhi that focuses on his years after leaving South Africa and his struggle to deliver India from British rule.

"... is a bottom-up history told from the viewpoint of African American and Latinx activists and revealing the radically different ways people of the diaspora addressed issues still plaguing the United States today"--Amazon.com.

Discusses the one hundred-year history of the Israel-Palestine conflict.

"Who were the leaders of the ancient Maya? How did their political system work? Readers will learn the answers to these questions and more as they explore the evidence left behind by the ancient Maya. Primary sources, such as artifacts, ruins, and ancient artwork, will give readers a strong grasp on the political system that governed the ancient Maya"--Amazon.com.

"When the Spanish arrived in Peru in the 1500s, they found a highly organized and developed society: the Incas. At the head of the Inca Empire was a sophisticated government that ruled more than 10 million citizens. Written to support elementary social studies curriculum, this title covers the structure of the Inca society's government, including dynasties from 1200 to 1572, important rulers, viceroys, high priests, and governors. Readers also learn about ayllu, laws, and taxes and labor practices. Age-appropriate information and colorful images help readers connect with the material"--Amazon.com.

"How was the ancient Aztec government different from other ancient governments, as well as modern forms of government? The answer to this question and more is waiting for readers to discover as they learn the details of ancient Aztec government"--Amazon.com.

Looks at the history of outstanding African Americans in their careers, focusing on politicians.

"By the late 1960s, the slow pace of progress brought about by the civil rights movement caused growing dissatisfaction for some. The assassinations of civil rights leaders during this time convinced many activists that white supremacy could not be countered with silence. The Black Power movement arose to address these concerns by holding a philosophy that black Americans could obtain basic human needs through self-reliance and self-determination. Readers will learn about the movement's ideals, the methods used to achieve them, and the people who led the campaign for improved social conditions for all African-Americans"--OCLC.

Reveals how white supremacist and nationalist groups rose in influence to achieve political support at the highest levels of government, examining the transformation of once-small groups into threatening mainstream organizations.