civil rights

Examines the people and events behind the creation of the Bill of Rights. Discusses how the document influenced the founding of the United States of America, and how it impacts the country still today. Includes color photographs, a glossary, critical thinking questions, and further resources.

"Interconnected stories present a picture of racial inequality in America, showing systemic discrimination in all areas of society and showing the unbroken line of Black resistance to this inequality"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of Civil Rights activist Miss Mary Hamilton, discussing her childhood, education, involvement with the Freedom Riders, her multiple arrests, and how she fought for respect of all citizens in a case decided before the U.S. Supreme Court. Includes a timeline and further resources.

Tells the story of Black Panther Party and its place in the civil rights movement.

"Martin Luther King Jr. is an iconic figure of the civil rights movement. His influence during the 1950s and 1960s led to key moments that defined the era, including impassioned speeches and marches through dangerous territory. Readers explore his life story, from birth to death, examining the ways he worked for social justice and civil equality in America, as well as his legacy today. Through the use of historical photographs, sidebars, fact boxes, and critical thinking questions, readers come to more fully comprehend the civil rights era as witnessed through the eyes of one of its most beloved leaders"--Provided by publisher.

Learn all about racial justice, from the Black Lives Matter movement to criminal justice reform. Get a global look at the history of the movement, meet the activists involved, and celebrate some of the legal victories! Each chapters end with a call to action, so kids can feel inspired to get involved in their own communities. This high-interest book is written at a lower reading level for struggling readers. Considerate text and engaging art and photographs are sure to grab even the most reluctant readers. Series includes a table of contents, sidebars, bibliography, glossary, index, and author biography.

In Stillwater, Missippi, in 1955, thirteen-year-old African American Rose Lee Carter looks to her family and friends to understand her place in the burgeoning Civil Rights Movement.

"A bold and original argument that upends the myth of the Fifties as a decade of conformity to celebrate the solitary, brave, and stubborn individuals who pioneered the radical gay rights, feminist, civil rights, and environmental movements"--Provided by publisher.

"Hailed as a masterwork of reporting and analysis, and based on decades of research within China, [this book] . . . offers a groundbreaking look at how the internet and high tech have allowed China to create the largest and most effective surveillance state in history. A terrifying portrait of life under unprecedented government surveillance--and a dire warning about what could happen anywhere under the pretense of national security"--OCLC.

Fairness, justice, and equality are more than philosophical ideals-- around the world, many are taking action.