marginality, social

Looks at bullying in the founding history of the United States, explores how that history may still be impacting children and families, and describes ways to use creativity and self-respect in the face of negative messages for marginalized communities. Presented in English and Spanish.

An account of the lives of six individuals who lived during the Middle Ages: a Frankish peasant; Marco Polo; Madame Eglentyne; a middle class Parisian housewife; and, two English merchants.

Explores the dark side of Manhattan from approximately 1840 to 1919, covering such topics as popular entertainments, the plight of workers, prostitution, crooked cops, and street children.

"Snap's town has a witch. At least, that's the rumor. In reality, Jacks is just a Crocs-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells the skeletons of roadkill online. It's creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it's kind of cool, too. Snap needs a favor from this old woman, though, so she begins helping Jacks with her strange work. Snap gets to know her and realizes that Jacks may in fact have real magic--and an unlikely connection to Snap's family's past"--Back cover.

"Snap's town has a witch. At least, that's the rumor. In reality, Jacks is just a Crocs-wearing, internet-savvy old lady who sells the skeletons of roadkill online. It's creepy, sure, but Snap thinks it's kind of cool, too. Snap needs a favor from this old woman, though, so she begins helping Jacks with her strange work. Snap gets to know her and realizes that Jacks may in fact have real magic--and an unlikely connection to Snap's family's past"--Back cover.

Presents a collection of twelve articles and essays that provide various points of view related to equality in America.

Professor Jeff Ferrell shares details about his eight-month experience as a dumpster diver and trash picker and explores the consumption and wasteful behavior of Americans.

Looks at bullying in the founding history of the United States, explores how that history may still be impacting children and families, and describes ways to use creativity and self-respect in the face of negative messages for marginalized communities. Presented in English and Spanish.

Three generations of men from Watega County, Illinois, find themslves haunted by the memories of the battles they fought and struggle to come to terms with the impact war has had on themselves and their family.

Lyddie, the wife of successful whaler Edward Berry, finds her life turned upside down after her husband is lost at sea, forcing her to rebuild her identity and adapt to life as a widow, while struggling to keep her property out of the hands of her closest male relative.